Ron's First Love

The two spent some time settling the matter of the house, then pretended they had only just arrived and quietly appeared on the streets of Hogsmeade.

The third year students visiting Hogsmeade for the first time were like a flock of curious children. Completely unafraid of the cold wind, they wandered all over the village, as though they wanted to take in every inch of Hogsmeade.

After buying sweets at Honeydukes Sweetshop, the two planned to head to the Three Broomsticks for some Butterbeer.

Many students had gathered there to keep warm. The moment Albert entered the pub, he spotted Fred, George, and Lee Jordan among the crowd. The three were huddled in a corner whispering, and when George saw Albert, he gave him an OK gesture.

"Sure enough, pubs are always livelier."

Albert scanned the bar, found an empty table, and had Isobel go claim it. He went to the counter to buy two warmed Butterbeers from Mrs. Rosmerta. The charming and beautiful proprietress was very popular with wizards.

In the novels, Ron seemed to have secretly had a crush on her too. Just thinking about it was rather amusing.

Carrying the two Butterbeers back to the table, Albert saw Hermione and Ron preparing to join them.

"There aren't any other empty tables."

Hermione was a little embarrassed. There really were no vacant seats in the pub. Only when Ron brought her over did she realize that the pretty red-haired girl was Albert's girlfriend.

Albert handed a Butterbeer to Isobel and smiled at them. "It's fine, sit down!"

"I'll get the drinks." Ron got up and headed for the counter.

"I just noticed a little secret."

Isobel took a sip of Butterbeer, leaned close to Albert's ear, and spoke with considerable intimacy. "Percy's younger brother seems to have fallen