Ron
How much for this?
Five Galleons.
Ron
How much for me?
Five Galleons.
Ron
I'm your brother!
Ten Galleons.
Ron
Don't worry. He'll be here in a minute. [starts eating]
Hermione
Will you stop eating? Your best friend is missing!
Ron
Oi. Turn around, you lunatic!
Ginny
He's covered in blood again. Why is it he's always covered in blood?
Ron
Looks like it's his own this time.
McGonagall
Why is it, whenever something happens, it is always you three?
Ron
Believe me, Professor, I’ve been asking myself the same question for six years.
Ron
What is it he sees in her?
Harry
She's smart... funny... attractive...
Ron
Attractive?
Harry
Well you know... she has nice... skin.
Ron
Skin. So you think Dean's dating my sister because of her skin?
Harry
Well, no, I'm just saying it could be a contributing factor.
Ron
Hermione's got nice skin. You know, as skin goes, I mean.
Harry
I-I've never really thought about it. But I suppose, yeah. Very nice. [long pause] ...I think I'll be going to sleep now.
Hermione
Charms spell. I'm just practicing.
Harry
Well, they're really good. [sits down]
Hermione
How does it feel, Harry? When you see Dean with Ginny? I know. I see the way you look at her. You're my best friend.
Lavender
Oops! I think this room's taken! [runs off]
Ron
What's with the birds?
Hermione
Oppugno.
Harry
It feels like this.
Ginny
Open up, you. [Smiling broadly as he looks surprised] Don't you trust me? [she feeds him the mince pie]
Harry
It's good...
Ron
Yeah, I'll just... Get... Yeah. [Offering the platter] Pie?
Harry
Not for me, no.
Ginny
Close your eyes. That way you can’t be tempted. [she hides the Half-Blood Prince's book, then kisses Harry] That can stay hidden up here too, if you like.
Ron
So, did you and Ginny do it, then?
Harry
What?
Ron
You know, hide the book?
Harry
Oh... yeah.
Lavender
What's she doing here!?
Hermione
I might ask you the same question!
Lavender
I happen to be his girlfriend!
Hermione
I happen to be his... friend.
Lavender
Don't make me laugh. You haven't spoken in weeks! I suppose you want to make up now that he's suddenly all interesting!
Hermione
He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And for the record, I've always found him interesting.
Lavender
Ah! See? He senses my presence. [leans down] Don't worry, Won-Won! I'm here. I'm here.
Ron
Uh... Hermione... Her... my... nee. Hermione...
Dumbledore
Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting. Well, come away everyone... Mr. Weasley is well tended.
Ginny
About time, too. Don't you think?
Harry
Thank you.
Hermione
Oh, shut up.
[Harry leaves as Hermione continues to clutch Ron's hand and smiles tenderly at him.]
Harry
Okay, so I'm going to be putting you all through a few drills just to assess your strengths. [everyone is still talking] Quiet, please!
Ginny
SHUT IT!
Harry
Thanks. [to everyone] Alright, um, now then. Remember, just because you made the team last year, that doesn't guarantee you a spot this year, is that clear? [everyone is silent] Good.
No hard feelings, Weasley, alright?
Ron
What do you mean?
I'll be trying out for Keeper as well. It's nothing personal.
Ron
Really? Strapping guy like you. You've got more of a Beater's build, don't you think? Keepers need to be quick, agile.
I like my chances. Say, um, think you could introduce me to your friend Granger? Wouldn't mind, uh...getting on a first-name basis, if you know what I mean. [looks up at Hermione sitting in the stadium and punches Ron on the shoulder]
Ron
It's beautiful, isn't it? The moon.
Harry
Divine. Had ourselves a little late-night snack, did we?
Ron
It was on your bed, the box, I thought I'd try one.
Harry
Or twenty.
Ron
I can't stop thinking about her, Harry.
Harry
Honestly, you know, I reckoned she was starting to annoy you.
Ron
She could never annoy me.
Ron
I think I love her.
Harry
Well, brilliant.
Ron
Do you think she knows I exist?
Harry
I bloody well hope so. She's been snogging you for three months.
Ron
Snogging? Who are you talking about?
Harry
Who are you talking about?
Ron
Romilda, of course. Romilda Vane.
Harry
Okay, very funny.
Harry
Ow, what's that for?!
Ron
It's no joke! I'm in love with her!
Harry
Fine, you're in love with her. Have you ever actually met her?
Ron
No. [smiles] Can you introduce me?
Harry
Come on, Ron. I'm gonna introduce you to Romilda Vane.
Harry
I'm sorry, sir, I wouldn't bother you if it weren't absolutely essential.
Ron
Where's Romilda?
Slughorn
What's the matter with Wembley?
Harry
Very powerful love potion.
Slughorn
Very well, better bring him in. I would've thought you could whip up a remedy for this in no time, Harry.
Harry
Well, I thought this called for more practiced hands, sir.
Ron
Hello, darling. What's your drink?
Slughorn
Perhaps you're right.
Harry
I'm sorry, by the way, professor, about earlier today. Our misunderstanding.
Slughorn
Oh, not at all. All water under the bridge, you know? Correct?
Harry
I expect you're tired a bit after all these years. All the questions about Voldemort.
Slughorn
Don't use that name.
Slughorn
There you are, old boy. Bottoms up.
Ron
What's this?
Slughorn
Tonic for the nerves.
Ron
What happened to me?
Slughorn
Love potion. A bloody strong one at that.
Ron
I feel really bad.
Slughorn
You'll need a pick-me-up, my boy. Got Butterbeer, wine, dazzling oak-matured mead. I had other intentions for this, but I think given the circumstances.
Slughorn
Here we are, Potter. To life!
Harry
Ron. Ron. Professor, do something.
Slughorn
I-I don't understand.
Harry
Come on, Ron, breathe.
Ron
These girls, they're going to kill me.
Dumbledore
Quick thinking on your part, Harry, using the bezoar. You must be very proud of your student, Horace.
Slughorn
Hm? Oh, yes, very proud.
McGonagall
I think we agree. Potter's actions were heroic. The question is: why were they necessary?
Dumbledore
Why indeed? This appears to be a gift, Horace. You don't remember who gave you this bottle? By the way, possesses remarkably subtle hints of licorice and sherry, but not polluted with poison.
Slughorn
Actually, I had intended to give it as a gift myself.
Dumbledore
To whom, I might ask?
Slughorn
To you, Headmaster.
Lavender
Where is he?! Where's my Won-Won?! Has he been asking for me?! [sees Hermione next to Ron's bed] What's she doing here?!
Hermione
I might ask you the same question.
Lavender
I happen to be his girlfriend.
Hermione
I happen to be his. [looks at Ron, then back] Friend.
Lavender
Don't make me laugh. You haven't spoken in weeks. I suppose you want to make up with him now, nobody's suddenly all interesting.
Hermione
He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And for the record, I've always found him interesting.
Lavender
Ah. See? He senses my presence. [leans down] Don't worry, Won-Won. I'm here. I'm here.
Ron
I missed her. Uh... Hermione... Her... my... nee. Hermione.
Dumbledore
Oh, to be young, and to feel love's keen sting. Well, come away everybody. Mr. Weasley is well tended.
Hermione
Stop it, Ron. You're making it snow.
Ron
Tell me how I broke up with Lavender, again.
Hermione
Umm, well, she came to visit you in the hospital. And you talked. I don't believe it was a particularly long conversation.
Ron
Don't get me wrong, I'm bloody thrilled to be shot of hers. She seems a bit put out.
Hermione
Yes, she does, doesn't she? You say, you don't remember anything from that night? Anything at all?
Ron
There is something.
Ron
But it can't be. I was completely boggled, wasn't I?
Hermione
Right. Boggled.
[Harry looks at his book.]
Ron
So, did you and Ginny do it, then?
Harry: [alarmed] What?
Ron
You know, hide the book?
Harry
Oh, yeah.
Slughorn
Ah. Dear, yes.
Ron
Still no luck with Slughorn, then, I take it?
Harry
Luck. That's it. All I need's a bit of luck.
Hermione
Well, how do you feel?
Harry
Excellent. Really excellent.
Hermione
Remember, Slughorn usually eats early, takes a walk, and then returns to his office.
Harry
Right. I'm going down to Hagrid's.
Hermione
What? No. Harry, you've got to go speak to Slughorn. We have a plan.
Harry
I know, but I've got a really good feeling about Hagrid's. I feel it's the place to be tonight. Do you know what I mean?
No.
Harry
Well, Trust me. I know what I'm doing, or Felix does. [walks past two people and he leaves]
