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*Ya'll know the drill, and I do not own any of the HP characters!* ~*~*~*Chapter 14~*~*~*      The dirt road was dusty in the morning's growing heat. Everyone's feet were hot and dry by the time they reached the lake. Ron set the picnic basket down on the grass and George dumped the towels and paracels out of his arms.      "Last one in is a rotten egg!" he shouted. He ran towards the clear water, tearing his shirt off and shouting like a mad man. Harry, Ron, and Neville followed suite, and moments later there was a huge splash of water as they dove in. Hermione, Ginny, and Luna were laughi

*Ya'll know the drill, and I don't own any of the HP characters! ^^ * ~*~*~* Chapter 13 ~*~*~*      Neville stumbled drowsily down the stairs early the next morning to get a drink of water. As he went into the living room and looked up, his jaw dropped. He found Ron and Hermione asleep on the couch. Ron wasn't wearing his nightshirt, and Hermione's robe was off, revealing her bare arms and legs since she was wearing a small nightdress. Neville shook his head and hurried back upstairs with an almost bemused grin on his face. He wasn't sure if he should laugh or not. As he passed by the girls' room, he suddenly stoppe

*Ya'll know the drill, and I don't own any of the HP characters!* ~*~*~*Chapter 12~*~*~*     Ron sat on the couch downstairs as he stared into the fireplace. Its flames licked hungrily at the logs and sticks, sending sparks flying every few moments.     As the night began to grow darker and later, Ron finally heaved a sigh and ran his hands through his thick hair. Everyone else was probably asleep. After all, it was nearly midnight.     Almost as though she had sensed Ron's thoughts, Hermione tip-toed down the stairs and found Ron on the couch in deep thought. She walked over to him quietly and layed her hand gently on his shoulder. Ro