What Would You Wish For?

Over the next four or five months, Ron noticed a marked difference in his grades. His parents were sending letters of praise and his father had sent a small box of treats.



His teachers praised him and he earned points for his house. It fueled his confidence even more to be able to say that he did it on his own. To be able to do it on his own was something he took pride in.



The only bad thing about it all was that Hermione was somewhat irritated with him. Harry had started to avoid her help as well. He thought Ron had a strong point about learning without her help. It forced him to think harder.



He would have thought that depending on her the way he had would have been an annoyance. Wasn’t it a good thing to want friendship for who she was and not because they needed help with homework? She was their friend, she always would be, but her attitude lately was making it very difficult. He didn’t know what to do.



It made Ron think about his next wish. He didn’t want something stupid and he thought about how well his first wish turned out. He needed something like that, an ability, not a thing or an item.



He was on his broom flying about when she appeared on his broom behind him. “Go higher!” She cried, holding on to his waist. Ron lifted the broom and they soared high. Hearing her laughter behind him was a delight to his ears. He circled the lake, dropping low to touch the spray of water, swooping in and out of the trees, flying anywhere she directed him.



Eventually he touched down on the ground and she hoped off, laughing and jumping up and down. “Oh Ron, you are fabulous on that broom.”



“Thanks.” He sat on a huge boulder, and she joined him, leaning against him.



“I just love a good view, don’t you?” She sigh, looping her arm through his.



During her time with Ron she had taken to exploring the castle she had once known. The teacher who had the watch always wanted her around him, so she was stuck in greenhouses and gardens. Ron however let her go wherever she wishes and he rarely called her back. She even ventured into the neighboring villages.



She went to the bottom of the Great Lake and visited the mermaids. As a genie she had no need for spells or gillyweed, since she didn’t actually breathe. She went into the forbidden forest and saw the unicorns. As a genie they were able to sense her intentions and welcomed her. She even snuck into other dorm rooms and spied on student. As a genie, Ron was the only one who could see her. She found out easily who was who and listening in on the young men talking without girls was enlightening. Since she didn’t sleep either, she was able to go anywhere at anytime.



“Yes.” Ron said, bringing her back to the present. The great lake, the forest, even far off Hogsmeade could be seen clearly. “I’ve been thinking about my next wish. I think I know what I want.”



She grinned at him. “And what’s that?”



“Well, I was thinking that since I just needed a little help with studies, I could use a little help with something else.”



“Alright then.” She said.



“Well, my parents have a loving marriage. They compromise and communicate well. My oldest brother and second oldest brother have good marriages too.” He started.



“You want me to find you a wife?” She offered.



“No.” He said looking at her. “No, no. Nothing like that.”



“Then you want sex? Ron you don’t need me to get that. All it takes is a well placed line with the right woman and…..



“I don’t want that either.” He blushed at her smile. “Alright then, maybe I do, but it’s not what I’m asking for.”



“I would think you would, as much as you masturbate.” She said.



“How would you know?” He asked her, shocked and blushing harder.



“I’m connected to you through the watch.” She said. “How do you think I know when to appear and when to make myself scarce?”



“Right. I have noticed that you don’t appear in the shower anymore.” He admitted.



“Well, I thought I might respect your virtue.” She said. “After all you squealed like a girl when I showed up that first time.”



“I did not.” He said grinning.



“Yes you did.” She countered.



“Well, next time you want to show up, you have to be naked.” He teased.



“Is that a wish?” She asked laughing.



“You mean I can wish for that?” His excited smile was fake but it made her laugh even harder.



“You mean you’ve been fantasizing?” She asked.



“No, I haven’t.” He said. Then a thought stuck him. “Can you have sex?”



“Of all the questions to ask, you come up with that?” She was still laughing, and it delighted Ron to hear it. “Enough with the sex chat, go on, explain.”



“Well, all of my brothers, even my friends can understand women and see hints that they supposedly give off. I can’t. I never could. I don’t get them, I seem to make mistakes with them all the time, even with friends who are girls. I guess what I want is the ability to know when I may hurt their feelings. It’s not that I ignore them, I try not to be insensitive, but I end up eating my own words half the time.”



“A lot of men do that.” She said, trying to sound comforting. “Do you want to be able to read minds or something?”



“No, that’s too invasive.” He said, and she was glad. “Besides I may not like what I hear.”



“That’s true.” She told him. She did, after all, have first hand knowledge that that it was true.



“I guess what I want is what I got with my lessons. The ability to understand women, and see the signals they give off. If I could see that, or know that I hurt their feelings, I could fix it right away.” He said. “Harry had a date a few years ago with Cho and it went badly. She mentioned something her ex did and Harry felt she was comparing him to someone else.”



“Girls mention the ex to show you what you’ve done wrong.” Demona explained.



“Right, but Harry didn’t realize it at the time and it started a fight. He didn’t like being compared to someone else. He thought she was trying to make him more like the other guy. He didn’t know until Hermione clued him in later. If he had known he could have reassured her on the spot and who knows, maybe something could have started.” He told her.



“So you want to be able to gain a girlfriend by understanding hints and clues more?” She asked, trying to ascertain what he might need.



“In time yes, I would like a girlfriend, but I also want to understand friends more too. Luna, Hermione, my sister even.” He explained.



“Well, that’s always a good talent to have.” She said.



“Can you do it?” He asked.



“Ron, I can do anything.” She said. “Repeat after me. ‘I wish I had understanding and perception of female incentives and unspoken signals for the rest of my life.”



“Wow.” He worked the words in his head for a moment, then spoke. “I wish I had understanding and perception of female incentives and unspoken signals for the rest of my life.”



She closed her eyes and cupped his jaw in her hand. “Ron, my good man,” she grinned at him, “tomorrow will be a wonderful day indeed.”



“Brilliant.” He said, then grinned again. “So, can you have sex?”



She laughed again. “To be honest, I never tried.”



“What? In how many years, you never tried?” He asked.



“The only people I have contact with are the ones who hold the watch. I’ve never come across another genie before so I don’t know.” She answered him.



“What about anyone who has had the watch?” He asked.



“Are you volunteering?” She teased.



“Well then, what about before?” He asked. “You were 16, surely you would have done something?”



“In an all-girl orphanage?” She asked. “No, I was a virgin when I encased.”



“Well you touch me and I feel it……” Ron blushed strongly……”I mean if you…….just to find out…..I mean……..”



“Ron, don’t feel you have to sacrifice your innocence for me.” She leaned in an kissed his cheek. “Besides if I ever do gain my freedom, the first thing I will do is get thoroughly shagged every which way from Sunday.”



“Good, a virgin is a terrible thing to waste.” Together they laughed and Ron took her on another flight, before he had to return for dinner. He didn’t see her again that night, but knew she was close at hand.