All Dressed up to Play

    Harry sat in the Common Room, staring at his Astronomy homework. While the staring did little to actually get it done, he couldn't help it. There was just too much going on in his mind. It had been three weeks since he made his startling revelation about Hermione and he had yet to stop marveling over it. While he had long since fallen back into the routine of school, his old routine had encountered some changes. Ron, claiming to be in a serious relationship, had been absent from their little trio for quite a while. At first the news had shocked Harry and he had immediately asked who she was. Ron quite simply said that "their" identity was none of his god damned business and he should just stay out of it. With Ron not only spending excess time with the mystery girl and now mad at Harry, the only company he really had between and during classes was Hermione.

    Harry sighed deeply and decided to go for a walk. It was still early enough that he could wander the halls a bit without getting into trouble. He gathered his stuff together and walked out into the hall, looking behind him he found the Fat Lady gone. He only hoped she returned before he got back. Unsure of where to go, he turned at random intervals and went up of down stairways as he came across them. About ten minutes after leaving Gryffindor Tower, Harry found himself standing in front of the entrance to the Head Boy and Head Girl's Common Room. He still couldn't believe that Hermione was trapped living in those rooms with only Draco Malfoy for company. While he did feel bad for Hermione, he couldn't help but be jealous of Malfoy. The stupid git had no idea how lucky he was.

    Sighing, Harry trudged on, trying to shake the knew line of thoughts that had bombarded him upon seeing the door to her rooms. Once again leaving all navigation to his feet, Harry soon found himself climbing a long spiral staircase. The Astronomy Tower. Perfect, what better place to finish his Astronomy homework. Sounds could be heard coming from the various rooms adjoined to the tower and Harry knew that this was probably his worst plan yet. Al the couples around would prevent his mind from focusing even moreso than it already was. Regardless, he made his way to the top and froze upon walking through the door.

"RON?!?!?"

    The red-headed boy jumped at the sound of his name, making the sandy-haired boy he'd been snoggin a moment earlier visible. Harry felt like his eyes were about to pop out of his head as he stared at the two of them, sputtering. Ron looked caught between embarrassed and furious. He opened his mouth to scream at Harry at the same moment that Seamus spoke up.

"I'm sorry, Harry. This isn't exactly how we wanted you to find out... In fact, we didn't have any intention of letting anyone find out anytime soon. So if you could possibly keep this secret for us..."

    The boy smiled at him as Ron stared at both of them increduously. Harry shook his thoughts back into place and smiled back at Seamus. This was the last thing he had anticipated finding tonight. Though oddly enough, it did make a bit of sense. He finally knew who Ron's new love was. Turning to look at Ron, Harry was thrilled to find that the red-head was only blushing and smiling at him sheepishly, no longer angry. It took a moment for Harry to find his voice again.

"Of course, Seamus. I won't tell anyone. I'm sorry about just walking in on you guys like that, I was just looking for a quiet place to finish my Astronomy homework."

"If you wanna wait a bit, I should be back down in the Common Room by then, I was having a bit of trouble with it meself." The smile on Ron's face was genuine and Harry couldn't help but return it. He had missed his friend.

"Sure thing! I'll see you guys later!"

    The two waved at Harry as he walked out and back down to Gryffindor Tower. The Fat Lady had returned and jovially swung open when Harry gave her the password. Finding a small, out of the way table, Harry sat down and finished the Potions essay that he hadn't been able to conclude the night before. He also finished his Charms work and was starting on Divination when Ron came and sat down next to him. They did their Astronomy homework together just like they always used to and Harry didn't think of Hermione once through the course of the rest of the night.