What Would You Wish For?

Ron had sent away to his brothers for more blooming seeds and planned to make Pansy a bouquet of a dozen in full bloom. He had a silver sparkly ribbon to tie them with.



The day of the Hogsmeade trip Ron dressed in black trousers, a white shirt and a black blazer. With his new focus in classes he was able to master the spells better now and transfiguring an old jumper to a blazer was easy.



Seamus as mopping around the common room all morning. Dean had already left to meet up with Padma Patil. Seamus was unable to find a date and didn’t want to be the third wheel. Ron, along with most of the young men in the school felt no sympathy.



Susan on the other hand had received overwhelming support from not only her house but girls and boys in other houses as well. Hermione and Ginny made sure she felt no shame over what happened and Neville himself was taking her to the Hogsmeade for Valentine’s Day. She was happy and smiling, no longer thinking the worst of herself. Her gratitude when he saw her was genuine and it touched Ron.



He was openly proud of Susan, as well and Hermione and Ginny for not letting things just go away. They made Seamus pay, and he should have. His sister was a force to be reckoned with and Susan had shown she was just as proud as the next gal.



He gave himself a dash of cologne and gathered the seeds and ribbon, taking a look in the mirror. Demona appeared in the mirror over his shoulder. “How handsome you look.”



“Thank you my lady.” He faced her, bowed, took her hand, and gallantly kissed her knuckles before he left the room, heading down to the common room. Several girls complimented him and several boys complained that again he was making them all look bad. He took the comments with a smile and ignored Seamus’s scowl from the corner.



He approached the fountain where several couples and groups of friends were waiting. Some had dressed up, some had gone casual. He found Pansy right away, sitting on the edge of the fountain waiting. She was in a pleated black skirt, with ballet style shoes and a red sweater. She looked adorable.



Her eyes widened as he approached her. “You look lovely.” He said, taking her had as she stood.



“Thank you,” she said looking at him from head to toe. “You look wonderful.”



“Thank you.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek, smiling at the explosion of giddiness he felt from her. “I have something for you.” He took the seeds from his pocket and dropped them in her hand. Taking out his wand, he said the incantation and a dozen red roses bloomed in her hand.



“Oh Ron,” her eyes flew open, “their beautiful.” She held them steady as he tied the ribbon around the stems. “Thank you.” Ron smiled down at her and she breathed in the scent. He was aware of the looks both from girls and boys but he gave Pansy his full attention.



She was also aware of the looks she was getting, and for a moment let her back in the envy. It meant a lot to her that Ron would go to such trouble for her. He knew that he gave flowers the past few days to the girls in his house, but he gave her a dozen and tied it for her. She thought how lovely that ribbon would look tied in her hair.



Professor McGonagall approached and gathered the students for the trip. She took a moment to smile in obvious appreciation of the flowers her house member had given his date.



Ron offered an arm, and absorbed the shock and appreciation that came from her. He ignored the others who had followed his exampled and offered arms, accepted by some, his focus today was Pansy.



As they entered Hogsmeade Ron let her to a small café tucked off of a pathway. The Astrological Café was named as it was because like Hogwarts, the ceiling was charmed to look like the night sky, how ever this one always showed a clear night and clear constellations. The trio, featuring a cello, viola and violin, were playing a soft melody.



“There’s a table.” He pointed to a small table for two by one of the windows. They walked over and claimed the table, Pansy waited near her chair, and he felt the wonder she gave off. He pulled out her chair and basked in the appreciation and admiration. It made him feel good to know that she thought he was being a gentleman.



A waitress came over and took their order, of sandwiches and juice, as they settled to enjoy the music. “Thank you for coming with me today.” Ron told him.



“Thank you for asking me.” She said, facing him. “You really are tried hard to get into Auror training aren’t you?”



“Yes, the tests alone have been known to cause a lot of stress. I just hope I can make it through.” He took off his blazer and hung it on the back of his chair.



“I’m sure you will. Look how much you’ve improved this year.” She told him.



“I agree, things are looking up.” He leaned on his elbows.



“You know, don’t take this the wrong way, but everyone had you and Granger pegged together.” Ron felt nervousness coming from her and knew she thought she may have said the wrong thing.



“I know, a lot of people have, but honestly, we are just friends.” He told her, grateful that he was now feeling her reassurance. “She helped out a lot with studies, but I want to do it on my own. She’s always going to be there though.”



“I figured as much.” Pansy said with a smile.



“Why didn’t you have plans for Valentine’s Day?” He asked.



A slight sadness then acceptance came from her. “I dated Blaise but he had such high expectations of me that I felt I was a disappointment half the time. Like I wasn’t good enough to be around him. I didn’t want to be seen liked that.” She said.



“I agree with you.” He said. “You are remarkable on your own.” A blush filled her face and fresh shyness came to him.



“Really?” She was asking for another compliment, but he also knew she needed it. After feeling less then the best when she was with Blaise, she needed to know that he wasn’t saying it just to make her feel better.



“Yes, any woman who sees people for what they are is remarkable.” He returned the smile she gave him. When their orders arrived, they talked of after Hogwarts plans, Ron being surprised when she said that in addition to being a novelist she also wanted a family.



“I would have thought you were the career sort, maybe the Ministry.” He said, taking a bite.



“Writing novels is a career, so is having a family. It takes a lot to keep one going.” He sipped her juice. “Just ask your mom.”



Ron chuckled as he took his own drink. “So you want a herd?”



“No, not a heard. One or two I think.” She said. “A little boy a little girl.”



Ron smiled at her. “I think you’d make a wonderful mother.” He felt the pride erupt in her along with longing, and it made him see her in a new way.



Several couples began dancing, turning the small space in front of the trio into a dance floor. He saw Pansy sway to the music. “Would you like to dance?”



She gave a small nod and took his hand. Ron felt her soft warm hand and took her in his arms. She fit perfectly, and as they slowly danced, he felt his own body reacting to her feelings. Her body was warm and an appreciation of his body filled him. She liked dancing with him and she found it stimulating.



Ron tightened his grip on her waist and felt a surge of lust as her hand gently squeezed his arm. He opened his fingers and laced them with hers, leaning down and brushing her temple with his lips. Her heart soared, and the desire he felt from her inflamed his own. He couldn’t control the erection that sprang to life.



He felt her astonishment even as he saw it in her eyes when she looked at him. Shifting his hips a little, he continued the dance, but said nothing.



“Was that because of me?” She asked in a whisper. He nodded and something between lust and longing filled him. Pansy was flattery by his admission and it was obvious to him that she felt the same. He knew it because of the wish, but that look she was giving him was showing it too.



After they danced, they went back to the table, and order truffles and tea. They shared deserts and Pansy let out giggle after giggle as Ron fed her on of the deserts. Her hand on his guiding him, made his erection return but thankfully this time it wasn’t grinding up against her.



They finished up and Ron paid the bill. Together they walked through Hogsmeade hand in hand, watching other couples, and taking in the sights. When they decided to go back to the castle, they remained hand in hand, moving just as slowly.



They continued walking through the corridors toward the Slytherin common room entrance. The hall was deserted so Ron decided to take a chance.



“Thank you for today Ron, I had a wonderful time.” She said facing him.



“So did I.” He took a step closer and leaned down. The excitement she was feeling was overwhelming and as his lips met hers, their feelings combined together.



Ron no longer focused on her emotions, which he knew matched his own. He just concentrated on how she felt in his arms. He slid his arms around her back, pulling her closer. He felt her hands slid up his arms and around his neck. Tilting his head, he deepened the kiss, feeling their mutual lust ignite him. This time he made no move to hide his arousal. She felt it and she knew it was because of her.



As her tongue dueled with his, her own hips pushed against his. She rose on her toes to bring them closer, pressing her breasts against his chest. Her nipples hard and peaked were just too much for him at the moment. He slowly broke the kiss and looked down at her.



“That was wonderful.” He said, still not releasing her.



“Yes, it was.” She let her arms drop and he let her go, waiting until she moved away first. “I’d better get in.”



“I’ll see you later then.” He said, then waited until she entered before turning and heading to Gryffindor tower.



He dropped into an armchair smiling. “What an expression.” He looked over to the other chair as Demona appeared into view. “Although from that kiss, I can see ample reason for it.”



“Spying were you?” He asked, his smile not fading one bit.



“Just since you came home. I thought I’d wait for the rest of the story.” She said.



“Can you give me until tonight, I’ll show you if you want.” He offered.



“No, no, not from you.” She gave him a wink and chuckled as she vanished. She was going to listen to Pansy.