“I’m going to be tardy yet again for the sixth time this week!” garbled Jessica under her breath while speeding to Transfiguration. She was roving through her bag to
dig up everything she required when she slammed head on into someone.
“Oh my god I’m so s…”she looked up and blushed. “I’m sorry, let me help you with your things.” said Ron.
Jessica noticed his goofy smile. She had been in love with that smile and with Ron since she saw him five years ago while searching for a seat on the train to Hogwarts their first year. “I’m Ron W…”
“Weasley, yeah I know, I’m Jessica T…”
“Thomas, you’re my friend Dean’s cousin.” Jessica could have died. He knew her name. She suddenly noticed that Ron was looking peculiarly at the vague look on her face.
“I’m on my way to Transfiguration so…”
"Wow, me to." Ron cut her off. “Oh, well we could get together at lunch so I could make this up to you, so, do you need help with homework or something? I know McGonagall can be sort of harsh.”
“Oh, I would love you, uh, that, love that.” Ron said and then had to bend down and pretend to scratch his ankle to avoid her noticing that his face was vivid cherry red.
Ron got into the transfiguration classroom with Jessica right behind him. “WEASLEY, THOMAS, ARE YOU AWARE THAT CLASS IS NEARLY HALF OVER!!!!!” snapped McGonagall. “Sorry Professor.” Said Ron and Jessica together. “THAT’S A WEEKS DETENTION AND TEN POINTS AWAY EACH!”
Ron went and sat by Harry and Hermione while Jessica went to sit next to her friend Danielle. “What’s up?” Danielle whispered. “Why are you so late?”
“After class.” Jessica mumbled.
At lunch Jessica and Danielle and their other friend Becca were eating under the Birch tree when Ron walked up and said “We can meet in the common room tonight to do the homework.”
“Aren’t you in Gryffindor, Ron?”
“Aren’t you?” Asked Ron puzzled. “No I’m in Ravenclaw.”
“Oh, well, could we meet here after dinner instead then?” Said Ron after a slight pause. Jessica hesitated then said “Sure, I don’t see why not. By the way these are my friends, Danielle, she’s in Gryffindor, and Becca, Slytherin.”
At this Ron gave a look of total repugnance. “Well I s’pose I should get going, Bye.” And with that Ron left towards the castle turning back once in a while with the same appalled look. At dinner, Jessica couldn’t eat. She was apprehensive about being alone with Ron. But when she got outside, she noticed that Ron was pacing back and forth under the Birch tree, apparently talking down his anxiety. Jessica was thankful she was not the only one uneasy.
“Hello Ron.”
“Hi Jessica.” Said Ron, shocked to see her. “Oh, call me Jess.”
“Right, Jess, ok I can do that. W-Why do you have a friend in Slytherin?”
“Is there something wrong with that Ron? Is my friend a wicked, filthy, putrid, death eater just cuz her house has got a dire reputation, could you be more ignorant.”
“Look don’t go blaming me cuz you can’t pick your friends.”
“I came here to help you. And if all you’re going to do is be a boorish tweak then I can go, so tell me right now, what’s it going to be?” Ron was silent, he had never been so judging, and it didn’t seem like him. “Sorry, I would like you to help me, that is, if you aren’t too irritated.”
“You know, Becca doesn’t want to be in Slytherin that’s just where the Sorting Hat put her and so that’s where she belongs.
Although, I can understand how you don’t think to highly of Slytherin.” Then Jess started to jokingly sing “Weasley is Our King” Ron tenderly pushed her and then smiled his goofy smile. “I’m not sure I think to highly of you either.” Said Ron teasingly. “Well, let’s get this started.” He said motioning to the heap of homework standing near the tree. “Jeez, you really stink at Transfiguration don’t you?” Said Jess. Earning her another shove.
The next day Ron was in his dormitory when Dean Thomas came crashing through the door and bounded towards him like a bat out of hell. “I AM GONNA KILL YOU WEASLEY!!” like greased lightning, Harry, Seamus, and Neville were between the two, wands ready.
“What’s going on? Why are you going to ‘kill him’ Dean? What happened?” shouted Harry. “He’s dating my cousin, that’s what.” Said Dean between breaths. “I am not dating your cousin, she’s tutoring me, and what's more you’re dating my sister you don’t see me going all fanatical.” At this Dean became silent. Yes he was going out with Ginny so he didn’t have much of an argument there.
But Ron was lying to him. “If you’re not dating Jess, then how come she was talking to Danielle about what a great time she had with you last night?” 
“What?” questioned Ron then he got a diminutive smirk “She said that?”
That was a bad idea. Dean lunged at Ron. Harry tried to contain Dean while Seamus tried to cover Ron, and Neville, not knowing what to do just through the pitcher of water on them.
When the fight got resolved the boys went down to breakfast, where Jess came walking up to Ron. “Is there any other subject you need help with Ron?” she asked. Dean glared at him and then looked at her and said “Hey Jess, Ron was just telling us about your little meet last night.” Said Dean unpleasantly. “Well, knowing you Dean, you most likely found out by eavesdropping and then you went and strangled him.” Said Jess with a giggle. All the boys looked at each other. “Well, um, I don’t need help on anything else cuz Hermione is already helping me with potions, but we could meet under the Birch tree at lunch and finish up with Transfiguration.”
“Who’s Hermione?” but she was stopped bye a tap on the shoulder and turned around to see a girl with frizzed brown hair looking at her. “I’m Hermione, nice to meet you.”
“Oh, hi Hermione I’m Jess, I’m tutoring Ron with Transfiguration. Well I should go. See you at lunch Ron. Bye Dean, Hermione, everyone.” And she went to the Slytherin table to talk to Becca.
At lunch Jess was sitting under the birch tree waiting for Ron and thinking about Hermione. “Hi Jess.” Said a voice behind her. She twisted around to see Ron looking at her. “Ron, hi.” She said.
“Is there something wrong Jess? You look sad.” Said Ron sounding concerned. “Oh no, I’m fine, well lets get started.” Said Jess
“Actually, we completed all my homework last night. I just asked if we could finish so your cousin didn’t try to slaughter me again.” Said Ron with a smirk. “Oh my God, Dean is so defensive of me and his sisters when it comes to guys. I can’t believe that he’s not comfortable with you, you’re his pal. It’s not like we are going out.” Said Jess.
“Well to tell the truth that’s why I asked to meet you here. Would well, can you, erm, do you wanna be,”
“Your girlfriend?”
“Yeah, my girlfriend.”
“What would Hermione say to that?” asked Jess. Ron looked perplexed. “I don’t need to have Hermione approve who I date, I’m a big boy. I can think for myself.” He replied.
“So there’s nothing going on between you two?” asked Jess. “She’s my friend. She’s been my friend for six years. She’ll always be my friend never anything more. Now you on the other hand haven’t answered my question.” Said Ron and then he smiled.
Jess smiled as well and replied “I would love to be your girlfriend.” Ron smiled and sat down beside the tree. Jess did the same and laid her head down on his shoulder. For six years she had wanted to go out with Ron Weasley, now she couldn’t be more contented. The next day Jess, Danielle, and Becca were hanging out by the lake doing homework when Danielle said “You know Jess, last night, in the common room, Ron walked up and asked me what kind of chocolate you liked. Mind explaining why he did that?”
Jess looked surprised then Becca said “What’s going on Jess? Are you seeing him now? Come on you can tell us.”
“So what if I am?” said Jess. And then Danielle and Becca started to giggle. “Don’t poke fun at me. I have feelings you know. What’s wrong with Ron anyway?”
“For a start he’s a Weasley, Jess. As in no money. He’ll never be able to support you.” Said Danielle. “I can support myself thanks and besides it’s not like I’m marrying him and don’t poke fun at him either. It’s not his fault the Ministry can’t bestow respectable income.”
Then she saw Ron running out of the castle with Harry and Hermione and sit down underneath the tree a few yards away.
“Hey look Jess, it’s your boyfriend!” said Becca much louder than necessary causing Ron, Harry and Hermione to glance their way. Jess saw Harry start inquiring Ron and felt like smacking Becca. Jess decided this would be a great time to depart so she stood and gathered her belongings when much to her surprise Harry came running up to her.
“Yes, what can I do for you?” said Jess in a hesitant voice. “Well I am under the impression that my buddy Ron there is dating you, who’s cousin is Dean, who is dating Ginny, who looks up to Hermione, who is my friend, Ron is also my friend and you are dating Ron so can you do me a favor?”
Jess was amazed at the lengths to which Harry went just to get a favor but respected that he did not just jump out and ask for it. “What favor?” she asked and then Harry blushed. “Well, you’re in Ravenclaw correct?”
“Last time I checked mmm hmm.” Jess replied. “So can you talk to Cho Chang and find out who she’s attracted to. But don’t tell her I want to know.” Said Harry blushing harder. Jess giggled and decided to help Harry, then started walking towards the castle when Ron came up to her. “Is something wrong? Are you mad at me?”
“No, what would make you say that?” asked Jess “Well, maybe it’s because when I came down here you decided to leave.” Said Ron sounding upset. “I just happened to wanna go indoors right when you came out is all. Just a coincidence, you know. I’m not mad at you.”
“Well I don’t want you to go.” Said Ron mischievously. “Oh really, Well what are you gonna do to stop me?” At this Ron put his arms around her and said “Well that’s easy, I just won’t let go.”
“Your gonna have to sooner or later Ron, we have class and what about when we have to go home for holiday? Did you think about holiday, Ron?”
Jess all of a sudden noticed that Becca, Harry, Danielle, and Hermione were staring at them. She whispered in Ron’s ear “I think we have spectators.” Keeping one hand on Jess’ shoulder he turned around and saw that his friends and Jess’ friends were gawking wide eyed at the two. Becca was giggling hysterically.
“Well maybe I should go back to my homework.” Said Ron, giving her a hug. “I thought you weren’t gonna let go.” Teased Jess with a fake pout. “What about holiday?” said Ron in a mock tone that made Jess slug him on the shoulder.
“Tomorrow we go to Hogsmeade. Meet me at The Three Broomsticks at around noonish. Okay?” Jess said, rocking back and forth on the balls of her feet. “Well I’ll see what I can do. But, I already have arrangements with six other girls. I’m just so enticing.”
“Yeah, sure you are. Well those other girls will just have to wait, wont they? You’re mine.” Replied Jess with a laugh. “Alright I’ll just shatter the hearts of seven girls to spend time with you.”
“You said it was six.”
“It is.”
“Well then why? Never mind. See you tomorrow Ron.” Jess gave him a kiss on the cheek and was off.
Ron looked over at his friends. Harry, he saw, was engaged in conversation with Becca, while Danielle and Hermione were arguing about the homework questions. He went over and sat down with them. “Ron, you should spend more time studying than fraternizing, maybe you’d get better grades.” Said Hermione with her nose still in her book. “What would you know Hermione, the only relationship you’ve ever been in was with Viktor. And that’s not saying much.” Said Ron. “Ron, Hermione, stuff it I’m trying to study. Ron, she’s very glad you’ve found someone as, um, well, unique as Jess. And Hermione how is Viktor anyhow?” Ron slapped Harry on the arm. “Don’t take her side!” He shouted.
“I’m not taking sides. I’m trying to get you two to SHUT UP!” Harry bellowed rubbing his arm where Ron had smacked him.
Ron stood up and put his bag over his shoulder and said under his breath what distinctly sounded like ‘Nice to know who your true friends are.’ Then he left storming up to the castle.
Maybe an hour later Ron was lying in his bed starring up into space when someone pulled his curtains open. “Sorry about earlier. Hermione wants you to come down to lunch.” Ron turned on his side, his back to Harry.
Harry sat on the bed. “You can’t stay mad at me forever.” He said trying to make up with Ron, who in turn just said “Watch me.” And then shoved Harry off his bed and closed the curtains again, only to have them ripped open again by Harry.
“I am making an effort Ron. I am trying real hard. But you, it’s like you don’t even care whether we’re friends or not.”
“I thought you would be happy, Harry I thought you would glad that I was Happy.” Said Ron facing Harry. “I am happy Ron, I just wanted you and Hermione to stop squabbling. I’ll go now.” And Harry pulled the curtains closed and began to walk away when again the curtains opened and Ron came running towards Harry who had the biggest grin on his face.
“I knew you would come through.” Harry said happily. “Well actually I was just hungry.” Ron replied with a smirk.Ron and Harry went down to the common room where Danielle and Hermione were still discussing homework. “Oh great, another one to deal with.” Said Ron only half kidding. “That’s not funny Ron, now there are two of us to whip you and Harry into shape.” Said Hermione in a know-it-all way.
“Oh, my mum. I need to tell her about Jess.” Said Ron just remembering that his family did not know about his relationship. “Can it wait, I’m starving.” Said Harry.
In the Great Hall while eating his lunch. Draco Malfoy over heard Becca talking to another Slytherin about her friend Jess who was dating Ron Weasley. “Which one is Jess again?” asked the Slytherin.
Draco looked towards the Ravenclaw table where Becca had pointed and saw a somewhat tall girl with strawberry-blonde hair about mid back length. He recognized her as the same girl he had asked to go with him to the Yule ball last year, but she sadly turned him down saying he was an arrogant stuck up jerk and she would rather die than be seen dating him.
This gave Draco an idea on how to get her back for turning him down so harshly.
He casually made his way over to where she was sitting. “What, Malfoy. I am busy.” She said irritated. “Well I have just heard something so unimaginable that I had to confirm its truth.” He said with s snigger. “What, I wonder, could that be?” replied Jess getting more and more annoyed.
“You friend Becca was telling someone that you and” Draco pointed to Ron “that, are a couple. Please tell me this is lie.” Draco had to bite his lip to stop him from bursting out laughing.
“Why no, it’s very true. See Ron has a little something I like to call decency, and kindness. But it’s no surprise to me that you have never heard those words.”
“You are so witty and clever. Why I couldn’t top that if my life depended on it.” Draco said sarcastically. “Thank you so much but you are still too repulsive to date if that’s why you’re trying to flatter me.” Returned Jess with the same cold sarcasm.
“Nobody but nobody can treat me the way you treated and get away with it especially if they consider Weasley better than me.” Draco had his hand in his pocket clutching his wand just waiting for her to say the wrong thing, when Ron walked up and put his hand on her shoulder.“Problem ladies.” He said and squeezed Jess’ shoulder to show that he would protect her. “You will not get away with that Weasley. Me, You, Tonight, bye the lake. Bring you’re wand, not that it will help you.”
“I’ll be there.” Replied Ron with both hands on Jess’ shoulder now. Draco turned and went back to his lunch.
“Don’t do it Ron.” Demanded Jess. “He’s just jealous.” Ron looked confused. Jess had not told him about last year. “Jealous, w-why, why is he jealous?”
“I’ll tell you later, when you’re not outside because you’re not going.” She said sternly. “Jess I have to go. He was being a jerk to you. Just like you said earlier ‘You’re mine’ well you’re mine also and will protect you. I want to protect you.”
“You’ll get in trouble.”
“I won’t get caught.”
“What if you do?”
“I’ll get detention.”
“What if you get caught by Snape?”
“I’ll get expelled.”
“And I’ll never see you again.”
“I’ll write 20 times a day.”
“Ron, don’t go.” Ron could see the look in her eyes was a look of deep concern. “I am going for you, I need to do this for you.
Jess was silent for a while. Then she said “If you care about me you will think about what would happen if you had to leave.
If you did, we would stay in contact and keep this relationship going for a while but we would meet other people and we wouldn’t wait forever. Do you get what I’m saying Ron?
The only way we could keep this alive is if we are together. But I am through trying to convince you not to do this. If you want to jeopardize what we have then see ya around.”
Jess’ eyes had started to film over when saying this and now she was inches from giving in to a flood of tears. “I am leaving the ultimate decision up to you. Please don’t let me down.”
She Ran from the Great Hall looking back once to see Ron back at his table staring at his food.
When Jess got back to the common room she saw the Ravenclaw Quidditch team sitting in a group talking about the up coming game and making a practice schedule. Jess suddenly remembered something.
She went up to the team casually and then bent down and asked Cho to come to the fifth year dorm when she was finished. Cho agreed and then got back to her discussion with the rest of the team.
Jess was on her bed petting her owl, Rhuby, when there was a knock at the door. “Come in!” she called the door opened and Cho walked in.
“You, eh, wanted to see me.” She said looking confused. “Oh yeah well my friend H-, well let’s just call him Bob. Bob likes you and he wants me to ask you who you’re attracted to so Bob could try to be more suited for you.”
Said Jess about to burst out laughing as she pictured herself calling Harry, Bob to his face. “Well, Bob should be him self and if Bob and I are ment to be we will. But who I am attracted to is erm, Harry Potter.” Cho answered blushing hysterically.
That night Jess was staring out the window towards the lake. Draco Malfoy was pacing back and forth waiting for Ron to show up when, Jess noticed, he stopped and looked towards the front door of the castle. Then Jess saw a shadow walking towards him. Jess couldn’t watch Ron betray her like that. She turned away and went to bed. She just knew Ron was going to be expelled.
At breakfast Jess was poking at her untouched bacon, remembering her plans with Ron for the day. A single tear fell into her eggs and another was streaming down her face when it was wiped away.
“Ron!” said Jess surprised. “I was certain you would get caught.” Ron laughed and replied “I can’t get caught when I did nothing wrong.”
Jess threw her arms around him and then she remembered the shadow. “But, I saw you go out side.” Ron looked puzzled then Jess added “Well I saw your shadow.” Then Ron started to laugh. “What’s so funny?” demanded Jess.
“You saw McGonagall’s shadow. Malfoy was suspended for a month for declaring, and showing up for a duel. And being out after hours.
If you hadn’t stopped me, I’d be telling you all this via owl.”
“Well are we still on for this after noon?” asked Jess. She was still crying but these were tears of joy from knowing that had cared and listened to her. “No.” said Ron. “W-wh-what?” stammered Jess again looking forlorn. “Well, I figure, why wait till noon? We can spend all day together. And I have a surprise for you tonight.” Ron said with the biggest grin ever. Ron pulled her into a tight embrace. She was sad when he let go, but remembered that they had to leave for Hogsmeade soon.
They quickly gathered the others and headed off.
On the way there Ron and Jess were hand in hand behind the rest. Harry turned around asked “Didja?” Jess immediately knew he was talking about Cho and she gave him a thumbs up to signal that her and Cho’s talk went just as Harry had hoped.
Just then a group of  Hufflepuff girls walked by. One stopped to look at Jess and Ron. “Excuse me, have you ever lived in America?” she asked Jess. “Yes, how did you know?”
“Did you live in New Orleans? And Go to Preschool at Kinder Kids Day Center for Girls?” Jess took a closer look at the girl. “Rikki?”
Jess shrieked so loud that Ron had to let go of her to hold his ear. “Oh sorry honey, Oh wow Rikki you’ve lost weight.” This was an under statement. Rikki was now a toothpick compared to the plump round girl that used to be her best friend.
“What are you doing here?” she asked “I have been here for ages. I never have seen you here.”
“I only just started this year. I transferred from Madame Jones’ Magical Academy. Dad got offered a job in London.”
“Oh, Rikki this is great.” Said Jess with her arm now around Ron. “This is my friend Rikki, Ron, from when I was younger.” Said Jess. “Yeah, I guessed that.” He replied smiling.
“Rikki, these are my friends, Ron Weasley, My boy friend, Danielle Synarski, Becca Evans, Hermione Granger, And Harry Potter.” Each one held out there hands for her to give a hand shake. Harry got the usual glance up at his scar that he got from everyone. Rikki and Becca were talking quietly ahead of the rest of them. Harry whispered in Jess’ ear. “Why’d you use my real name?” Jess giggled and replied.
“Don’t you think that when she hears us call you ‘Harry’ and others call you ‘Potter’ she would have figured it out?” Harry thought for a moment and then stuck out his tongue and walked up to the rest of the group. Ron and Jess both laughed at his behavior.
They got to Hogsmeade and Jess turned to Rikki. “Sorry, I can’t stay and hangout with you. I’ve got plans.” She said looking into Ron’s eyes. Ron said “No, you stay with your friend.” Jess thought for a moment. “I was up all night worried that I would never see you again, you owe me.” She said. “Well, we could all three hang out.” Suggested Rikki.
They agreed on this and spent there day walking around, buying each other things, and just admiring the village.
When they got back to the castle it was dinner and the others went into the Great Hall but when Jess tried to go Ron told her to wait. “Ron I’m starving, can this wait?” she asked while Ron was tying a blind fold over her eyes.
“Just hold on you can eat dinner soon.” Ron took Jess by the hand and carefully guided her outside. They walked to the lake and Ron took the blind fold off. “Oh, Ron it’s beautiful.” There was a midnight blue, velvet blanket, and rose pedals covering it. In the lake was the reflection of the sunset, and along the edge were red and white candles. Near the blanket was a picnic basket that Ron was now getting things out of.
“Your meal will be served in just a moment.” He said smiling. Jess sat down on the blanket just as Ron put down a plate in front of her. On the plate was her favorite dinner, pork chops, potatoes, and apple sauce. Ron handed her a goblet full of grape juice and then sat down next to her with his food.
“Why am I so lucky?” she asked him after taking a sip of her grape juice. “You’re not, I am.” Replied Ron Wiping a dribble of juice off her lip.
When they were finished, Ron cleaned up with a flick of his wand. And they just sat there looking at the stars. “Ron, why’d you do this?” Jess asked looking into his eyes. “Because yesterday I really upset you. I couldn’t live knowing you were holding a grudge against me.”
“Ron look, just knowing that you’re still here and that you listened to and cared about me I am happy. I didn’t need you to go to all this trouble just to prove yourself to me. I knew you cared when I saw you this morning.” Said Jess.
She put her head on Ron’s shoulder and they sat there in silence looking up at the full moon. Then it started to rain lightly at first then it came down fast and hard.
Ron and Jess stood and Jess thought they were gonna go when Ron asked her to dance. “Ronald Weasley, you never cease to amaze.” She said as they danced in the rain listening to it patter against the lake. When they got back in side it was well past midnight and they were soaked. Ron gave her a kiss as they went there separate ways.Jess went straight to the owlery, got her owl, and pulled out a piece of parchment. She scribbled a quick note and told her owl to take it to Ron. Then she went to bed.
Ron was just getting in to his pajamas when there was a gentle rapping on the window. He noticed Jess’ owl and went to open the window.
Tied to the owls leg was a note. He took it and read it. It had three simple words ‘I miss you’.
Ron took the letter and clutched it to his chest. ‘Tomorrow I will tell her.’ He thought. ‘Yes, tomorrow.
Ron got into bed and fell into a peaceful slumber.
Jess was eating her toast when a pair of hands went over her eyes. “Guess who?” Jess smiled. “Um, Brad Pitt?” she said giggling.
“Who?” asked Ron taking his hands off her eyes, and kneeling next to her. “Oh, he is a muggle heart throb. Every guy wants to be him every girl wants to date him.” Ron nodded in understanding and then said “Hey, you’re trying to make me jealous.”
“Maybe, um so what’s up?” she asked. “Huh, oh yeah, well meet me by the staircase at 5:00. I have another surprise.” He kissed Jess on the cheek and went to his table to eat his breakfast.
That night Jess was waiting at the foot of the staircase when Ron came running up to her. “What’s the big surprise?” Jess asked.
“Well, Jess I have been giving this a lot and I mean a lot of thought and I, Jess, I think I’m in love with you.” Jess was speechless. She had never been told that before and it came as quite a shock.
“Ron, we, we’re sixteen. We don’t know what love is. I really like you. I really do. But love? Love is such a big step. It’s not something that you know till you’re old enough to know it.”
“Jess, I wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true. I love you. You don’t have to love me back. I don’t expect you too. But I know what I’m saying. Please don’t hate me for springing this on you. I thought you would react differently. I guess I shouldn’t have said it. But it will always be true.” Ron looked sad that Jess was not happy at what he said.
“Ron I’m sorry.” Said Jess giving him a hug, but Ron pulled away. “No, I’m the one that should be sorry. I am making you feel obligated to act like you care.” He said obviously hurt.
“What is your problem? No, I don’t love you but we have known each other for five days we’ve been going out for four. We hardly no each other!!!!” She yelled. “Why did I even bother telling you this? What difference does it make whether or not we are only sixteen? Why is it so hard for you to believe that someone cares about you?” Ron was about to cry.
“Ron!! There is a difference between care and love. I care about you but Ron, You don’t love me. You can’t love me. You don’t know what love is!!!” Jess was crying, a lot, tears were streaming down her cheeks.
“You know what? You’re right!! You are so right! I don’t love you! I made a mistake asking you out!! Don’t bother trying to do anything! It is SO over.” Ron was also crying. He had been hurt. He confessed his love and lost it.
“Fine! Its over! Good riddance!” exclaimed Jess. She walked up to Ron and slapped him in the face before running off to the Ravenclaw common room.Ron’s tears were flowing freely down his face. His eyes were blurry from crying and he couldn’t see straight. Suddenly he bumped into someone.
“Sorry, oh Rikki it’s you.” He said. “Oh, poor thing, what happened? Was it Jess?” Ron nodded. “Well she always was a heart breaker.” Said Rikki. “What?”
“Jess has always hurts boys. She goes out with them for a day or two of fun and then drops them like a bad habit.”  She said. “Jess wouldn’t do that.” Ron stammered, through sobs. “Well she did. How do you think you to fell out?”
“It was my fault.” Said Ron miserably. “Ron, sweety, that’s what she wants you to think. She is probably laughing that you fell into the ‘Jessica Thomas Trap’.
On the contrary. Jess was lying in bed crying her head off, while her room mates tried to comfort her. “He was so w-won-wonderf-ful!” she said between sobs.
“He was a pig Jess.” Said Madeline. “He broke up with you for telling it like it is.” Agreed Jamie. “Yeah, Jay and Maddy are right. He didn’t deserve you.” Added Chris.
“He was too good for m-me. I will n-nev-ver find anyone as good as him l-lon-long as I li-ve.” Jess cried. “C’mon Jessi, Draco might go out with –OW!!!” said Lydia and Jess hit her with the pillow.
“I don’t want Draco I want Ron!!!” It was no use nothing could make her feel better. They all decided to give up and try to do something in the morning.Mean while Ron and Rikki were out in the hall talking and laughing about their past. “So, Ron, I wasn’t going to ask you this but I think it might be ok now that you’re over her. Think we can go out some time?” Ron was quiet. Then he said “Yeah of course.”
Jess was looking at her porridge, not touching a drop. She was hungry but she was afraid that if she ate anything she would puke it back up.
She had tried to make herself feel better by doing all her favorite things. But everything had brought back a memory of a time she had with Ron.
Then she decided she had to leave and find Dean. He would help her because she was the only person who really knew her.
She looked around and seeing he was not in the Great Hall she chose to leave and find him.
As she was leaving the hall Ron walked by with Rikki. She turned to see that were holding hands. She thought Dean could wait.
She stormed up to where Ron and Rikki were talking and glared at them. “Some friend you are Rikki, You couldn’t wait two seconds to jump on him. Did my feelings not matter or did you just do it without thinking? Either way you are a jerk.”
Jess left to go find Dean only to bump into him on the way out. “I was just trying to find you.” They both said at once. “Good C’mon.” said Jess and she grabbed Deans wrist and took him outside. Once they were under the tree Jess asked “Why did you wanna see me?”“Well, I wanted to know if you wanted me to butcher Weasley.” At the mention of his name Jess started to cry and then uttered a weak ‘yes’ before collapsing on Dean shoulder bawling.
“Don’t worry Jess. I’ll get him. I told him not to hurt you.” Said Dean lovingly. “Thank God, for you Dean. Right now you’re my only friend in the world.” Said Jess
“Jess, I’m family.” They left back to the castle Jess going to the library and Dean going into the great hall to ‘talk’ to Ron.
Later Jess was going to the Ravenclaw common room when Harry stopped her. “Did you see what Dean did to Ron?” He asked
“Was it bad?”
“Yeah.”
“Good.” She said looking pleased.
“Good? Jess that’s not cool.” Harry replied. “No, what’s not cool is Ron dumping me because we didn’t see eye to eye on views of love.” Jess said. “Go see him Jess. Talk to him.”
“Why should I, Harry, he has Rikki now he doesn’t need me.”
“Jess he doesn’t want Rikki. He’s trying to make you want him back.” Said Harry. This was not true but Harry, Becca, Danielle, And Hermione had agreed to do what ever it took to see there friends together again.
“He has a strange technique. Getting another girlfriend is hardly a good way to get your old one back. But I’ll go see him to admire the damage. Where is he, Hospital wing?” said Jess, trying to hide her happiness that Ron might want her back. “No, Dean didn’t do that much damage. He is in the library.” Jess thanked him and went to the library.It didn’t take her long to find Ron since the library wasn’t very crowded and she instantly noticed hi red hair. “Hi Ron.” She murmured sitting down opposite him at the table. “What? I’m busy.” He said angrily looking at her. Jess noticed a small bruise on his cheek bone and immediately hated herself for telling Dean to hurt him.
“I came to apologize.” She said trying not to make eye contact.
“For what?” He asked not looking away from the book he was reading. “For last night for this morning for everything. I am especially sorry for that.” She said rubbing his bruise gently. He pushed her hand away still not looking at her.
“Ron please just look at me.” She said on the verge of tears. Ron looked up and saw that she was miserable. He tried his hardest to hide that he was as well. “I’m sorry too. Is there anything else?” He said sounding annoyed. “No nothing else.” She replied. “Unless there’s something you need to say.”
“N- Yeah there is.” Jess hopes suddenly rose. “Could I borrow a quill, I can’t find mine and I should probably write this down.” He said pointing to a part in the book. “Oh, right. Here.” She said handing him her quill. “Bye.” He said.
Jess started to cry when she walked out of the library. ‘I was so sure we would work it out’ she thought. Then Ron came running out of library towards her. When he got to where she was standing Jess was about to throw her arms around him. Then he held out his hand giving her, her quill back.
“Thanks.” She said taking the quill her smile fading. She turned to leave when she heard a voice behind her say “Don’t be stupid Jess.” She turned around and Ron picked her up, twirled her around and set back down with a big hug.“Are we back together, then?” she asked. “No, what gave you that idea?” Said Ron laughing. “Ronald Weasley, I am gonna kill you.” Jess said smiling.
“No, I can’t take any more ‘Thomas Temper’ today.” He said pointing to his bruise. “Oh, poor baby, let me make it all better.” Jess said and then she kissed his bruise. “How’s that?”
“Well one more couldn’t hurt.” Replied Ron. Jess kissed him once more on his cheek bone.
Then they were interrupted by a small applause. They were being encircled by Harry, Hermione, Danielle, Becca, Dean, and Rikki, all clapping. “What’s going on?” demanded Jess.
“We couldn’t stand to see you two so upset.” Said Hermione. “We had to do something.” Added Danielle. “You two had to see how much you really ment to each other.” Harry chimed in.
“I was on my way down the staircase when I heard you two fighting so I went up to wait for Ron. When I bumped into him I had to make him go out with me so you would get jealous. I told Dean to offer to set Ron straight for hurting you. Then I told Harry to tell you to go see how Ron was doing. I knew that once you two had a decent conversation you would realize you were lost without one another. I thought the whole thing was ruined when I saw you come out of the library alone. But let me tell you that the thing with the quill was a God send. Other wise Ron would never have had a reason to speak to you again.” Said Rikki with a grin.
“You guys are wonderful. I love you.” Said Jess. The last part of the comment was directed at Ron. And when they were alone again. She said “Ron did you notice what I did?”
“No what did you do?” he asked. “I love you Ronald Weasley.” She said looking straight into his eyes. “I love you too Jessica Thomas.” He replied.
Ron and Jess could have sat there, in that one moment for the rest of their lives. Because they had found True friends, True happiness, and True love.The next few weeks had gone by fairly normally. Becca and Harry started spending excessive amounts of time together. Although they wouldn’t tell any one what was going on.
“Becca, we all know something is up. Just tell us what it is.” Danielle insisted. “Dani, nothing is going on with me and Harry.” Replied Becca with a sly grin.
“Ha, Danielle didn’t say any thing about Harry. You brought him up, so that means you are going out with him.” Said Jess.
“Fine! Ok, you win. Nothing is going on with me and Harry. But yes, I like him.” Said Becca and then she added. “Besides he likes Cho Chang.”
“Oh, poor wittle baby. She no has a boyfwend cuz he wikes anoder girl.” Said Rikki teasingly. Becca pushed Rikki over and then they started to play wrestle.
“Ok, ladies that’s enough. No horse play.” Said Danielle laughing. “Well, I have to go meet Dean in the library. We are going to our Nana’s for Christmas, but she will only let us bring one trunk between the two of us. We have to decide what all we can bring.” Said Jess standing to leave.
“So like, you guys have to put his boxers and your bras in the same trunk. Gross.” Said Becca. “Ok, can we please not talk about my cousin’s underwear?” Said Jess with a disgusted look. “Well I gotta go.”
While Jess walked up to the library she ran into Ron. “Hi, Honey.” He said giving her a kiss. “Hi, Ron, I was just going to the library to talk to Dean.” She said returning the kiss.
“You’re not going to make beat me again, are you?” He asked smiling. “Of course not. That’s my job.” She said. “What are you doing for Christmas?” Ron asked. “Going to my nana’s.” she replied.
“Ok, well see you later.” He said giving Jess a hug.
Jess got to the library and found Dean. “Well, we have to pack thick clothes since its winter but we can’t both fit all our sweaters into one trunk and still have room for everything else.” She said.
“Well yesterday I made lists of every thing to bring. Once we have all that in my trunk we can decide what stays what goes and what else we could fit.” Dean said handing her, her list. “Thanks.” She replied taking the list and standing to leave.
“Wait, how are things with you and Weasley?” he asked. “The same as they are every time you ask me that. I have to go Dean. Bye.”Jess left the library in a hurry. Trying to find Becca, Harry, or Cho. She found Harry first. “Hey Harry, can I ask you a question?” she asked. “You just did. Would you like to ask another one?”
“Do you really like Cho?” she asked. “Well I used to but then I met B- someone else.” Jess caught his mistake and grinned. “You were about to say Becca.” She said. “Maybe.” Said Harry.
“Oh, I knew it. You like Becca. Oh, this is great. Harry you have to tell her.”
“What, I can’t tell her. No way.”
“Harry. You like her, she likes you. You and Ron are practically brothers, she and I are practically sisters. If you and she got together then you and I would be like brother and sister.” Jess said.
“Well by that logic you and I already are like brother and sister cuz you are dating my ‘brother’ Ron. So If Becca and I got together it would be like you going out your brother. Cuz your best friend’s boy friend would be your brother there for so would his best friend. In that case Ron would be your brother and your boy friend.” Harry said.
“Ok, gross. Harry just go out with her. What are you doing for Christmas?” she asked. Harry said “Just hagin’ around the castle why?”
“Well so is she. You guys could spend a romantic Christmas together.” Jess said. “Jess, why is it so important to you that I ask her out?” Harry asked. “Because it is. So do it!.” Said Jess. And she walked away not giving him a chance to retort. Jess was sitting on her bed, brushing out her long hair and getting ready for bed, when she heard a tapping on the window.
“Jess its Ron’s owl.” Said Chris. “What? Why is Ron writing me now?” said Jess getting up to get the letter. “Hey Pig, whatcha got for me?” she said stroking the owl and reading the letter. It said ‘Hi Jess meet me out side. Now! You won’t believe it.’.
“I gotta go.” She told her roommates while changing out of her night dress and into some jeans and a sweater. “Jess what’s going on?” asked Lydia.
“I’ll tell you when I know.” She said handing Lydia the note and running out of the dormitory.
She got out side and saw Ron waiting out side the door. “What’s wrong?” asked Jess sounding concerned. “Are you ok?”
“Yeah I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?” replied Ron. Jess smacked him hard on the shoulder. “You idiot, you had me scared to death. Why would you tell me to meet you ‘Now’ at 10 o’clock at night if you were just fine? I swear if there was no real reason for to come down here you’re gonna need urgent help.”
“Shhh!! Just follow me.” He said and then started walking along side the castle wall. When he got to the corner he peered around and then had to shove his fist in his mouth to stifle his laughter. “Come look.” He whispered and then gestured for Jess to look around the corner.
When Jess saw what was going on she too had to try hard to suppress her giggles. She ran back to the door and started laughing uncontrollably. Ron followed her and joined in on the laughter.
“Can you believe it Jess? Becca and Harry were, they were” Ron couldn’t finish his sentence he was laughing so hard. When he finally regained his composure he said “Jess, they were making out.”The next day Jess was sitting in the Great Hall eating breakfast when Becca came through the door. She got up and went over to her. “Hi Becca. Um what time did you go to bed last night?” she asked.
“Oh, I went to bed real early.” Becca replied “Really, uh, do sleep walk?” Jess asked. “Oh my god. You saw us.”
“Nothing going on huh?” Jess said with a smile. “Jess please don’t tell any body.” Becca pleaded. “Ron already knows.” Jess said. “You told him!”
“He showed me.”
“I feel like I’m gonna be sick. Don’t tell any one else.”
Jess gave Becca a hug. “Your secrets safe with me.”
Jess was sitting outside doing homework when Harry walked up. “Hey Jess, do you think Becca likes me?” He asked. “Well from what I saw last night yeah I would say she likes you a lot.” Jess answered.
“Ron didn’t tell me you were there.” Said Harry with surprise. “Yeah he got as found you two.” Said Jess trying really hard not to burst out laughing.
“I can’t believe it. He said He was the only one who knew about it.” Harry said angrily. “Well he didn’t want you to think he was telling the whole world.” Replied Jess. “He was being a good friend.”
“Yeah, you’re right. Hey can you tell me something?” Harry said. “Sure I’m Allergic to grapes.” Said Jess. “Jess I’m serious.”
“So am I. I eat one grape and I puff up like a red balloon.”
“Jess, do you think that I have a chance with Becca?” said Harry. “Well I really hope so after what I saw last night.”
“Jess, all kidding aside. Do you think me and Becca have a chance? I wanna know truthfully.” Harry said. “Harry, I think that you and Becca have a great chance. You were closer than Ron and I have ever been.” Jess responded.
“Thanks Jess. It helps to have a friend’s that are girls.” Said Harry “I’m gonna go to the library bye.”It was Christmas time and Ron, Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Jess, and Dean were waiting for the train. "Jess, write me everyday." Ron said. "I will dont worry." she replied. "I'll miss you. I'll send Pig sometimes so Rhuby doesn't freeze. He is worthless anyway." "Ron, shut up. I'll be fine. Rhuby will be fine. Pig is not worthless. We will only be apart a few weeks." "I know." Just then the train came up to the platform and they all boarded. Once everyone was on the train again set off to take them home for the holidays."Jess! That stupid bird keeps running into the window! Go get your letters!" said Jess' grandmother. Ron had sent Jess a letter every day for the past week. Despite the fact that he was over working Pig to the extreme. "Coming Nan!" Jess shouted and ran to her room to open her window. She opened it, got the letter, and gave Pig some water. She opened the letter and read, My dearest Jessica, Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. Fred tells me constantly that I should not bore him with my love life but I cant stop. Three weeks is an eternity. I look forward to the day that I can see you again. All my love, Ron. Jess giggled in side of her self. Ron was such a dork in his letters. But she, too, wanted nothing more than cuddle up into his arms. She got out a piece of parchment and a quill and wrote. Ron, Stop acting like Shakespear in your letters. I love you but three weeks is not that long. You slave driver. Pig is going to stay here a few days and Rhuby will deliver the letters. I love you with all of my heart. Yours truly, Jess. She rolled up the letter and tied it to Rhuby's leg. Rhuby took off through the window. Jess looked back at the letter. She went over to the bed, sat down, and clutched it to her chest. Then a single tear went down her cheek. "God I miss you." she said under her breath. More tears then fell."Ron, how long are you going to sulk? Have fun. Its Christmas Eve! Play Quidditch, Exploding Snaps, Wizards Chess. Do something that will take your mid off that girl." Harry begged. "Fine. Get the chess board." Ron replied. Then there was a loud pop outside and then banging on the front door. Ron heard the his mum answer the door and then running feet coming up the stairs. His bedroom door burst open revealing the visitor. Ron couldnt beleive his eyes."JESS!!" Ron exclaimed jumping up from the bed and kneeing Harry in the nose. "What are you doing here!?!" But before Jess could answer Ron pulled her into into a tight embrace. "Oh, Ron," Jess said "I got your letter and I started to cry and I just couldnt bare to spend Christmas without you. I packed my things and I apparated here straight away. I left my Grandmother a note and she will give me quite a beating when I back. But I dont care because now I am with you and thats all that matters." Jess was now sobbing hystericly. "Jess" Ron said "You cant stay here.""What do you mean I can't stay here!?! I just came all the way across England to be with you. I needed to be with the one person that means most to me in the world and your saying I can't stay here!" "Jess, I would love to be with you on Christmas but I have my family here to spend it with." Ron said trying to stay calm. "RON!! It's not like I dont have a family to spend Christmas with! I blew off my family so that I could be with you. Doesnt that mean anything to you?" "I did not ask you to come." "You didnt have to! I needed to be with you! Christmas is a time when you should be with those you cherish. And there is no one on this planet that I love more than you!" "Jess! Go Home!!" Jess stood awestruck, until she gathered the strength to walk across the room and smack Ron across the face. "Drop dead." She said before disapparating back to her grandmas house. Ron walked to the bed and sat down. Harry, having watched the whole thing, came over and smacked Ron upside the head. "Way to go you bafoon!" he shouted before walking out of the room.It was a day after Christmas. Ron had sent Jess some chocolate. She just gave it to Dean. Now Pig was at her window. She opened it and told Pig to eat some of Rhuby's food and then take the letter back. Meanwhile at the Burrow, Ron was poking at his breakfast. He was to depressed to eat. Fred and Goerge were fliking there bacon at him, trying to get him to look up from his food. Finally Mrs. Weasley spoke up. "Ron, why don't you just go to her house. You are legally old enough to apparate. Go and then she cant ignore you. You have my permission." Ron looked up from his food, smiled and then with a loud pop, he was gone.*POP* Ron heard a loud grunt in the room. He had ended up in Dean's room. He was still asleep. Ron went to the door and opened it slightly. An old lady with hair to her knees walked past and went down the stairs. Ron left the room and stood in hte hallway. There were three doors. One was open and, as Ron saw, was the bathroom. One was closed so he did not no what was in it. The last was open just enough so that he could see a house elf folding clothes and putting them away. Then he heard a familiar voice say, "Pippy, let me help you. You do too much. Take a rest." Then he saw Jess apear beside the elf. "PPSSSSSTT! Jess!" he whispered. The house elf turned and saw him. "Jessica, you have a visitor." she said tuging on the hem of Jess' dress. Jess turned and saw Ron standing there. "What are you doing here?!? You have no right to be here! You shouldnt be here! LEAVE!!!!" Ron looked startled and said "Jess I just need to talk to you please just-" "LEAVE!!!!!!!!" Ron, with the look of tremendous hurt, decided that if he had really ruined the relationship the he should at least kiss her one last time. And he did just that. He shuffled over to her and placed a warm loving kiss on her lips. When he pulled back she glarred at him with burning eyes. And then..."I cant beleive what you did. I came across England to see you on Christmas. And you kicked me to the curb. You broke my heart. I dont see how I could forgive you." Jess was in tears. "I am sorry. It's just that I wanted to spend Christmas with my family." Ron replied. "Thats no excuse. I love you Ron. I love you more than I have ever loved anyone. I gave my heart to you and threw it down and stomped on it. If you can give me one good reason why I should go on loving you then say it now. Or else go home. I have nothing else to say to you." And for minutes Ron and Jess stood there looking at each other until Ron finally said, "Jess, I cant think of any reason why you should love me. I am scum. And I would give anything to take back what I did to you. I will always love you though. I cant blame you for ending this. I just want you to know that I will always feel bad for this and I never meant to hurt you." And as he turned to go Jess stopped him. "Thanks Ron. You came all this way just to appologize. I forgive you." "So we are back together?" "No.""NO!?!" "No Ron. We are not back together." "Why not?"
"Because I cant do that. I cant be with you knowing how you hurt me. We can be friends." "I dont want to be your friend Jess. I want to be your boyfriend. I cant love you the way I do and be just a friend." "Ron, I just need some time. I dont want to lose you. But I am not ready to take you back. Can you be my friend while I get over this?" "Yeah. I guess. But I will be constantly talking about how much I miss my girlfriend." Jess laughed and gave Ron a hug. "I can handle that."Back at Hogwarts at last. Every one was running every which way, saying hello to friends. For Harry, Hermione, Ron, Jess, Rikki, and Becca it was no different. "Oh, Harry, Ron, good to see you!" Hermione came running up to them. "And Jess, Becca, Rikki, how are you?" "Well I am doing quite well under the circumstances, Hermione." Jess answered. "What do mean, Jess?" asked Rikki. "Nothing!" Ron interjected. A silence fell over the group. They did not need to hear more. They new what happened. "Oh, I'm sorry." Becca said. She gave Jess a hug. "No, it's fine. I'll get over it." Jess replied. Then Draco came over. "Word on the street is, the 'Delightful Duo' has split up. Jess, can I talk to you?" He asked. "Beat it Malfoy!" Harry said. But before he could finish Jess and Draco were walking off.The next morning at breakfast, Ron did not see Jess at the Ravenclaw table. He felt to sick to eat. He had been with Jess for months and now it was all over. He knew that there were alotta guys at Hogwarts that would jump at the fact that Jess was now back on the market and htat made him feel even worse. For all he knew he might never have another girlfriend. (Of course we know otherwise, right girls?) And the thought panged him. He was sixteen now and he had begun to think about his future quite awhile back. And he had always pictured Jess right there with him. Not any more. He looked back at the Ravenclaw table. She was there. Sitting with her friends and laughing. Then he saw her look his way and wave. He meekly waved back and then she waved her hand in a motion to come over to her. He was just about to stand up when Draco walked quickly over to where she sat and the started talking. Ron looked down at his food and then slammed his head on his toast and let out a low moan of both emotional and physical agony."Harry! I will not tell you again!" Becca screamed. She shoved Harry off her. "We can't snog in a situation like this!" "Geez, Bec, what got your knickers in a bunch?" "Harry. I just dont feel right snogging when Jess and Ron arent together." "That doesnt make sense! The only reason you ever kissed me was because Jess had a boyfriend." "Harry. You know thats not it. Its just, what if one of them were to walk over and see us? They would feel bad. You dont want your best friend to feel any worse do you? I know I dont." Harry grunted loudly. He hated that Ron and Jess were screwing up his own relationship. "What if we could find a way to get them back together?" "We have tried that once remember? And besides. It's just us. Last time we had help." "We could get help, Becca." "How? Rikki is to buisy with that new Beauxbaton transfer student. And Dean hates that Ron was dating his cousin." "I guess your right." Harry admitted defeat and leaned back against the tree he and Becca were at. Then, he shot up, slapped Becca on the arm and pointed across the lake."JESSICA!!" Becca shouted across the grounds. Jess was standing talking to Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil. And standing behind her with his hand on her shoulder was none other than Malfoy. Harry and Becca ran up to Jess. "Jess can I see you for a moment over here please?" said Becca.  Jess, Becca, and Harry went about ten yards away from the others. "What were you doing!" yelled Harry. "Harry, let me handle this."Becca said. And then she slapped Jess across the face and shouted "DO YOU REALIZE THAT THAT WAS NOT RON ON YOUR SHOULDER! RON IS THE ONLY MAN THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR SHOULDER! RON! RON! RON!" "Chill out! Me and Ron are over. We accept it. You need to too." Jess said rubbing her cheek. "Way to handle it." Harry muttered under his breath.In potions that afternoon, Harry and Ron were sitting at the table right behind Malfoy. When Snape left the room for something Malfoy turned around in his seat. "Hey, Weasley. Hows Your girlfriend? Oh, wiat, she's my girlfriend now." Crabbe and Goyle guffawed and turned in there seats too. "Shut up Malfoy!" "Better watch your back Potter. I might get your girlfriend next." Harry kicked Malfoy hard in the shin and then went back to mixing his potion. "Touchy. Ay, Potter? Don't worry. Jess'll do fine for now. Me and her make a pretty good couple dont you think? We both have good looks and," he cast a sharp look at Ron ,"Money. More than you could ever say Weasley." Ron flicked a beetle eye at Malfoy making it go right up his nose. Malfoy started snorting and sneezing. Trying in vain to get the eye out. Not to mention making a complete ass of him self. When class was over Ron saw Jess waiting for Malfoy as he left the classroom. He was half way down the corridoor when Jess called to him. She came running over. "Did you do that because he laughed about your finance problem or because you wanted us to be together as opposed to me and him?" "Second one." Ron replied. "Thats sweet." Jess said kissing him one the cheek. "Are we back together?" Ron asked. "I have a boyfriend." Jess answered and walked away."I cant take this anymore!" Ron said. He was in the dormitory with Harry and Seamus. "I say you should knock Malfoys lights out. Scar him for life. He'll be hideous. Jess'll come crawling back." Seamus said. "Thats a good idea." Ron replied. "Ron, think about it. Has Jess ever gotten physical with anyone? She wont even play wrestle. She is passive and unviolent and would not like it if that is what you did to win her over." "Yeah, your right." "She wont play wrestle?!?" said Seamus. Harry and Ron both threw there pillows at him. The next morning was a Saturday. Harry came and woke Ron. "Ron, Hermione says that Jess wants to see you at breakfast." Ron sprang up so fast htat he and Harry knocked heads. He shot outta bed got into his clothes and ran out the door all before Harry could say 'Good Morning'."Jess! How are you, my love?" Ron yelled as he saw her leaving the great hall. "Ron, we need to talk." "Well yea thats why I am here." "C'mon" Jess and Ron went outside and down to the lake. "It's so beautiful in the mornings. With the sun glistening on the dew and reflecting in hte water." Jess said. "Yea real pretty. To the point now please!" "Ron, I have been thinking. Since we broke up you have been wanting me back and I cant for the life of me imagine why. But I discovered that dating Draco was a mistake. He only likes me cuz he says we look good together. But the point is, Ron, darling, I have been so stupid. If you will take me, then I would like for us to be back together." Ron sat silent. He started to fiddle with his shoes. Jess sighed. She knew that he would not forgive her. She had been such a putz. Then Ron looked her in the eye and said, "You are such a dork."Ron ran into the dorm and tackled Seamus. "Hey, guess what?" he said. Seamus said "You and Jess are back together?" "Guess what else?" "I give up." "We play wrestled." Harry and Ron started craking up. Dean and Neville looked dumbstruck, not understanding the joke. Seamus just crawled into a corner saying "Thats not funny. That is really not funny." "Sure it is." said Harry. "Why is it funny exactly?" asked Dean. "The other night Seamus was shocked to find that Jess was so passive that it even bothered her to play wrestle. Something that we immature teens find a very stimulating pass time. And our friend Ron here decided to rub his idiocy in his face. Funny huh?" said Harry and then Neville and Dean shared in the laughter.Three weeks later it was St. Valentines Day. Jess and Ron planed a romantic evening down bye the lake. It was snowing so they were bundled up but that did not stop them from getting close up to eachother and snuggling. They watched sunset shine on the lake and the frost on the ground. Then they went into the library to be warm by the fire and "read". Or there idea of it any way which involved snogging with some books near by. But they were soon shooed out of the library for there "Disgusting Teenage Habits" and sat in the hall with nothing else to do. Ron was just about to fall asleep when Jess pulled a small bag outta her coat. "Whats that?" Ron asked. "I am so sorry Ron." Jess answered giving the bag to Ron. He opened it and dumped out the contents. It was a bag of Valentines from boys. And Ron noticed that about seven were from Malfoy and he even saw one from Seamus. "Jess, why are you sorry." "Because I am your girlfriend. I shouldnt have those if I am your girlfriend." "Jess, they think you are beautiful because you are. Why should I be worried or upset? They want you but they cant have you because your mine. I am glad there jealous. Now Malfoy, he is a little obsessed. But I love having something he doesnt." "Is that the only reason you are going out with me? Because that means that i am all yours and that makes others green with envy?" "Of course not! I am going out with you because I love you. How dare you think that I am doing this just to make others jealous! Jess, I cant beleive you would even say that!" "Ron, baby we just we got over a fight. It is Valentines Day. I dont want to argue. I shouldnt have said what I said. Can we drop it?" "Sorry." "I love you." "I love you too." The next day Jess was no where to be found. Halfway through Herboligy, Prof. Mcgonigal walked in with Rikki. "Could I please collect Mr. Weasley, Ms. Evans, and Ms. Smith, Prof. Sprout?" Ron, Becca, and Danielle stood up and walked to Prof. McGonagal looking scared. Once outside she said, "Children, I am so sorry, but Your friend Jessica is no longer with us. "SHE'S DEAD!?!?!" Ron shouted. "No, she is at St. Mungo's. She fell ill last night. She went straight down to the hospital wing and collapsed before she could tell Madame Pompfrey what was wrong. I have sent an owl to all of your parents asking permission for you to visit her. As soon as we have a response from all we will arange it. Until then you may go back to your classes. Mr. Weasley, I understand that you and she were quite close. You may back to your dormitory for some time alone but I expect you back in your classes tomorrow. I am sorry to have to break the news." "Please Professor, what is wrong with her?" "We dont know. Doctors wont run tests until she wakes up. Good day children." And she left.Three days later all the parents had written back and Ron and Becca were aloud to go visit Jess. So the two of them set off with McGonagal to St. Mungos. It turns out that Jess had suffered a seizure, the cause unknown. She had passed out and went into a coma. She had regained conciosness after two days of being hospitalized. She was able to relate details of her experience which helped the doctors to try to find out what happened though not completely. She was fine by the time Ron and Becca arrived but had to remain hospitalized for another week for more tests. It was all quite confusing that with magic the doctors still did not know what happened. When Ron and Becca walked through the door Jess ran up to them. She ran right past Ron and gave Becca a huge hug. Ron was about to protest when he realized that Jess did this because she wanted Becc to have some time with Jess before she and Ron began there game of tonsil hockey. After watching Jess and Ron snog for about two minutes she spoke up. "Uh, hi. Yeah. I'm Becca. You know, the one you have know since nursery school. Mind paying attention to the fact that I am alive? Please?" Jess laughed and hugged Becca again. Ron went and sat on the bed and Jess sat on his lap while Becca got the spinny wheely chair that the doctor used and had the time of her life. Not paying any mind to the fact that Jess and Ron had gone into triple over time (tonsil hockey remember). Finally they all decided that they should grow up. So they began talking about Jess sezuire. "It was weird. I was walking down to the hospital wing and then I got a chill and I was numb all over. Then I tried to talk but couldnt because my toungue was just hanging there. And then I got hot all over and then it got all dark. I tried to scream but I couldnt. Then I just passed out." "Wow. Sounds like you had a pretty rough time." Becca said. "No really. I thought she would have had a blast. Being near death would have been the time of my life." Ron answered sarcasticaly. Finally it was time to go. If it were up to Ron he would have sat there holding Jess for an etirnity. He even told Becca that she would have to pry her from his cold dead fingers. Then McGonagal walked in and Ron dared not argue. They said there good bye and McGonalgal even gave Jess what might have been mistakin for a hug. Jess lay down. Its not fair, she thought, its just not fair for them to bring them here and then make them leave. She would have rather not seen them at all than to see them leave. But in less than a week she would be back at home in Hogwarts. That very thought is what luled her to sleep and gave her the strength to survive the rest of the stay."Jess, get some rest. You are leaving tomorrow. Go to sleep." said the nurse. She brought in some sleeping pills for Jess so that she would not stay up all night. Jess was soo happy that she was going home tomorrow. She fell right to sleep.

"Doctor it happened again! The patient in room 307 had another seizure! We need you! NOW!"

Jess sat, listening to the doctors hustle back and forth. She was glad she had not went into another seizure. She felt bad for the poor child in the room next to her. But at least the doctors knew what was wrong with him.

"Jess! How are you? I missed you! What was wrong? What did they do to you? Can I borrow a quill?" This was all that Jess was hearing when she got back. She was out of classes for a week. She was sooo bored. Five days with nothing to do but sit and watch the others go about there daily lives. She begged McGonagal to let her go to class. But she did enjoy the attention she was getting. Ron and everyone else were all happy that she was back. They would finish there classes and run for the lake where Jess and they would stay until curfew. Every one wanted to know about it. Jess sorta wished they would drop it. People that she had run into once in the halls were acting like close siblings. It got very annoying. Even Ron got on her nerves. And as if that werent bad enough, the teachers gave her special treatment after she got back in classes. Well all but Snape, of course.Time passed quickly and soon it was May. School would be out soon and they would be free at last. But that would mean leaving friends and loved ones for a long summer holiday. This was a thought that plagued the school like a nasty flu. With about a month left in the year students were spending time with friends excesively trying to squeeze in more fond memories for the break. With our eight friends nothing was different. They had spent most of their time with eachother lauhging and snogging and playing and having a great time. Then the fateful week came. "Jess, I don't wanna go." said Becca. "Yeah, lets all go to Jess' house and never leave until next term." agreed Harry. "No, sorry. Just me. You all can go somewhere else but me and Jess need our time together." responded Ron. Jess turned and said "Excuse me!" Ron blushed. "So, what do you say Jess? Can we run away to your house?" "No! Why my house? Why not Becca's House or Rikki's house? Why mine?" "Well because. We want to go to your house." "Yeah, whats wrong with that, Jess?" "Here's an idea. Lets all go to our own houses and then a week before we have to come back to Hogwarts we can all clean the leaky cauldron out of rooms." suggested Dean. It was decided. In mid August they would all meet up at the Leaky Cauldron. Until then they would enjoy the rest of the year.Where: My room
When: holiday
Who: Me and my new pal Nikki
What: Nothing at all
Ron come and save us from this prison. I have decided that you all can come to my house just to release me from this hell they like to call summer break. You guys would like Nikki. She is in Slytherin. She is cool. She has relatives near my house. That is how I met her. Well, if you really love me you will come see me. Ron, I cant take much more of this. It has only been a week since school let out. I am all ready going psyco. Talk to you later. I love you with all of my heart. If I dont see you again soon Ima gonna die. (it is from a muggle movie called the Godfather. We could watch it if you come by) P.S. Is Harry there? Becca is coming to stay with me. He can visit too.
Love, Your #1 love, Jess

Jess rolled the parchement and tied it to Rhuby's leg. After Rhuby took off Jess turned to Nikki. She was on Jess' bed with her head hangin over the side. "Sorry Nikki. I just had to right a letter to my boyfriend." "Ron? I have seen you too together. What is there to do out here in muggle country?" "Nothing. We could go to the movies. There is this new one out that has like three really hot actors." "You have a boyfriend." "Well I can look cant I?" Jess said. The girls giggled and went to see the movie. It was Dullsville USA but still had some serious hotties. And thats all that matters.Ron folded the letter and put it with the rest of his letters from Jess. He went down stairs to ask his mom if he could go see Jess. "Hey Mom, can I go visit Jess for a while next week? She just wrote and said she wanted to see me. Can I go?" "Arent her parents muggles?" "Since when does that matter?" "Well, Ron, muggles are different. They do things on there own. No magic to help. It would be easier if she came here. Besides we would all like to meet this girl who has made you so happy." This triggerd taunts from the twins who would never pass up a chance to do so. Ron wrote back to Jess.

Dear Dearest,
Mum says you could come over here and stay for a little while. She really wants to meet you. I sure hope you can make it. Say hi to Nikki for me. I think I may have seen her around school.
Love ya, RonJess and Nikki got back from the movie to see three owls perched on the window sill. They quickley got them in side so as to not draw suspicion to the muggle neighbors. Jess recognised large snowy owl and a dark barn owl. But an oddly colored screech owl did seem like one she knew. She took this letter first, wanting to know who it belonged to. The letter said

Hey Jess!
My family owl, Bruno, just passed away. Mum and Dad bought this one for a bargain at a place where they test hair coloring an animals. Hence the undiscribable color. Her name is Corina. Get used to her. Well, anything new? Dean wrote me. He said he is inviting everyone to his parents vacation home. Just us mature seventh years. Thats right, seventh years. Oh, I cant say that enough. Well, right back if you can come. Hugs and Kisses.
Becca

Jess took the letter from the barn owl. It was Deans owl, Davey. She read the letter and it was an invatation to the get away. She wrote back excepting and then read Harry's letter. It was another letter talking about the trip. She wrote to Harry and Becca saying she would be there. She then fed and watered all three owls and went to ask her mother for permission.