Tale As Old As Time

Chapter 4

"Hello?" Hermione asked.

"Hello Hermione. This is Draco."

"Oh hi! How are you?"

"Fine thanks. I just wanted to ask, if you would like to come to Harry's place. I- We want to talk to you 'bout Ron."

"Oh yes, I've wondered what happened yesterday. He stormed in, said that we won't go to Harry's party and went straight to bed. We didn't talk since then. What happened exactly?"

"That's why we want to talk to you. So, can you come to us?"

"Yes, I'm pretty sure that it's possible. When?"

"As soon as you can. When do you have time?"

"Uhm, let me see... In about 15 minutes?"

"Yeah, that would be great!"

"Ok, I'll just leave a message for Ron. Bye!"

"Bye!"

*click*

When Hermione arrived at Harry's place, Harry and Draco were still eating.

"Come in, it's open!" Harry shouted. "We're in the kitchen."

Hermione closed the door and went into the kitchen. "Hi, you two!" she greeted, when she came in.

She kissed both on the cheek and looked at the steaming plates that stood on the table.

"Hm, that chicken looks good," she said.

"You want some?" Draco asked, standing up to get a plate for Hermione.

"Yes, please. I had no time to make myself anything. I just got up, when you called me. I'm on holiday, you know," she smiled.

"Really?" Harry asked, smiling back. "You really do relax sometimes? I'm surprised!" he joked.

"Yes, I do and I'm really enjoying it! Wow, the food tastes awesome! Did you make it, Harry?"

"Yes, he did it. You know, I'm not a great cook," Draco said and winked at Harry.

"Yeah, but you have other great qualities," Harry purred.

Draco blushed and Hermione giggled.

"You two are so sweet!" she smiled.

"Yeah, pity Ron doesn't think that way either... Ouch!" Draco yelped, rubbing his shin. "What was that for?" he said to Harry, who looked glared at him.

Hermione looked surprised. "What did he do this time?" she asked sternly.

Harry stared at his plate and said nothing. He wasn't hungry anymore.

"Your nice, little husband... Ouch! Okay, Ron...he ended his and Harry's friendship yesterday!"

"WHAT?" Hermione bellowed, looking confused and angry.

"But why?"

"Guess!" Draco said, looking in her eyes.

"NO!" she shouted. "I'll kill him!" she hissed through gritted teeth.

"Did you hear that, Harry? Great minds do think alike! Ouch..."

"Don't worry, guys. I'll go talk to him and help him clear his mind. He must have gone mad! I'll leave you now so that I can talk to Ron. He's coming home in half an hour.

"Bye!" she said, standing up. She kissed Harry's and Draco's cheeks and hurried out of the flat.

"I hope she'll control him," Harry said worried.

"I hope we'll hear her shouting!" Draco smirked.

"And I hope she will not hurt him..."

"I hope she will!"

Harry slapped Draco playfully on the arm. "Oh Draco, you're so dreadful!"

"I know! But you still love me, don't you? " he asked, embracing Harry.

"Yeah, I do," Harry answered back, kissing him softly on the lips.

"I really do..."