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Ronald Weasley's Strategies	By : AidaLily Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 19723 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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A/N: This was a super long time between updates, but on a good note I did actually write more than one chapter. I will update it either Sat. or Sun. next week. Life just got in the way of writing and updating. I am thankful for everyone reading this story new and old. Characters are OOC in some aspects or it wouldn't be fanfiction. :) Enjoy.

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Warnings: Minus a kiss, I think you are pretty safe this chapter.

The next morning had Draco thinking that the fates secretly wanted to drive him mad. After a rather confusing day of being kissed not only by Harry, but his ex as well, he was not prepared for Hermione to approach him first thing.  He watched as she seemed to be trying to get some sort of wording out, but it was as if she couldn’t form the right words.
“Please tell me that you don’t want to kiss me randomly too.” Draco said with apprehension and a slight bit of fear to his voice.
Hermione closed her mouth blinking at Draco.  “I’m sorry Draco, but you aren’t my type.”
“Oh thank Merlin.” Draco said  sighing in relief.  He was truly afraid he was going to get kissed by yet another Gryffindor in less than 24 hours.
The brown haired muggleborn just shook her head considering that maybe Draco didn’t sleep much the night before.  “I wanted to ask you a question about Blaise actually.”, she said finally finding her stereotypical Gryffindor courage to ask him about it.
It was years of practice that allowed Draco to keep his near infamous blank look. “I suppose it would depend on what you decide to ask.  After all, Blaise is my best friend and contrary to very popular beliefs of my past, I will not give up his secrets for any price that you may wish to offer.” he stated feeling that it was the most acceptable Slytherin-like answer to give her.
Of course, the witch in front of him would have to believe that.  Draco didn’t think that Hermione was here to ask about Blaise’s work ethic nor was she here to gain dirt on Blaise so to speak.  He knew that she was crushing on Blaise, and he also knew that she could never give Blaise what he wanted.  It was amusing really.  If Blaise had been any other type of guy, he would have probably dated, taken, and broken up with the girl by now.  After all, she had asked him out a while ago and Blaise had declined the offer of her company.
“I understand and I would never betray a friend’s secrets either, but I am curious about a couple things.  I wanted to know if Blaise is still single and perhaps his favorite color or something.  Pansy said that Blaise has never shown interest in much, but I realize that sometimes people show interest without meaning to. I am curious to know if he is actually interested in someone as well.  Could you tell me any of that and maybe something that I can work with please, Draco?” she asked using her classmate’s name in order to perhaps gain a bit more sympathy.
Draco almost shook his head, but instead he gave what he hoped was a thoughtful look. A soft sigh left his lips as if he decided to help the girl figure out his best friend.  “Blaise, as far as I know, is in fact single.  I don’t tend to pry into my friend’s lives or ask me to tell them things.  As far as his interest, Pansy was correct in stating that Blaise doesn’t hold interest in much.  I suppose you’d have to ask him if he held any interest in someone, unless of course… he had already told you that.”
Hermione bit her lip and looked away.  “He said he had his sights set on someone, yes.  However, if he is still single then obviously that person doesn’t realize what a catch Blaise is and I could perhaps try to change whatever it is that made him turn down my offer.  Do you think it is because he is worried about having to teach me what to do in a more intimate sense? I do have some idea of how to please someone.”
Her words were almost enough to make Draco want to hex her.  If Blaise wasn’t interested, then she was not going to change his mind.  Adding insult to injury, she just assumed that Blaise was only thinking about or worried about sex.  “Blaise isn’t someone who will just jump into a relationship.  He thinks things through completely before he is comfortable even making a first move.  As for you not believing him, I can’t tell you to do much except maybe try to see if anything catches his attention at meal times and class times.  Since I am simply thankful that you did not try to kiss me… I would guess that Blaise’s favorite color is red.  Now that is all I am telling you.” he said and walked off.
Perhaps it had been a bit cruel of him to tell her that Blaise’s favorite color was red.  It  hadn’t been before, but Draco was sure Blaise was still hoping Ron would give him a chance.  Draco was a bit worried for his friend, and scarily enough a bit worried for Harry’s best friend.  Blaise was not known for letting the things he wanted slip through his fingers once he had decided on them.  If Ron ever wanted something different, the chances of it happening were slim to never going to happen.
Oh well, he’d support his friend in any way he had to.  Until then, he would once again be happy that he wasn’t kissed by yet another Gryffindor.
~In Dumbledore’s Office~
“Well, I think this is a fantastic way to promote inner house unity and muggle relations, boys.”, said Albus Dumbledore as he looked over the rules for the muggle style cooking contest.  “I shall announce it at breakfast this morning.  I am quite pleased to see that you two aren’t letting the ugliness of war continue to dictate your actions.  I have noticed that you two worked together rather well.  Now, if I may impart some wisdom on you both, sometimes it is better to speak what we want for we may be surprised by how it turns out.”
If Dumbledore hoped to gain information about the nature of their relationship, he could not discern even a bit of it from the pleasantly smiling Ronald Weasley and the almost stone faced Blaise Zabini sitting next to him.  Instead, the boys seemed to be off in their own world and yet present at the same time.  Apparently, they had learned particular traits from having to work together in two different classes.  Perhaps he should have had made it a rule to have different house partners in classes years ago.
Ron gave Dumbledore a bit of a smile. “I am just happy that you like the idea, sir.  It was just something I was thinking about, having Harry and Hermione as my best friends. I think it could be fun to try something different.  After all, people have to be tired of the constant use for magic and it could allow them to feel some sort of sense of accomplishment.”
Dumbledore nodded and then gave them a smile.  “Yes. It is quite a good idea indeed. Now I believe it would be time for you two to go to breakfast.  I wouldn’t want your friends worried about the fact that you two are missing from the meal.  It might start a school wide search and I am quite positive that it would be too much excitement for this morning gentleman.” Blaise and Ron both stood up with the Slytherin leaving the room first.  Ron left the office second not exactly sure when Dumbledore would be down to breakfast.  All he was thinking about was how easy it had been to get the Headmaster to agree to the plan.  It would take a bit of convincing to get Draco to agree to enter it with Harry though, or maybe he only thought it would.
They didn’t walk next to each other until they were a good distance away from Dumbledore’s office.  Blaise looked around a moment and then pulled Ron into a kiss in the middle of the hallway.  The kiss was returned with little to no fuss until Ron seemed to remember exactly where they were standing and that anyone could walk by.
Ron pushed Blaise away from him, panting slightly.  “Blaise, what are you doing?”, he asked searching the Slytherin’s face.  It wasn’t that he was ashamed of being with the Slytherin, but all of the planning. What would happen to it if someone caught him and Blaise together?
The dark skinned Slytherin took a deep breath and shook his head.
“What I am doing is giving my boyfriend a quick kiss on the lips before having to pretend that we aren’t dating for our friends.  Or is that not acceptable anymore? I mean, I could totally not touch you at all and wait until you start squirming, panting, and begging for even just a peck on the lips.”
The redhead’s eyebrows shot up into his hair at that comment almost as fast as the blush spread over his face.  “Oh really?” he asked with a bit of a grin.  “You think you could handle not pulling me into some secluded alcove for a kiss, Blaise?  I think that might be an interesting challenge to see you try, but then again I doubt either of us would like that very much.   It would be quite boring discussing my newest plan without having you kiss me and give me those little rewards I seem to crave thanks to you.”  Ron said but then heard someone coming down the corridor and sighed.  “I suppose we better continue on to breakfast.”
“I suppose so.” Blaise stated and they walked off to the Great Hall.
~In the Great Hall~
Professor Dumbledore had somehow made it to the Great Hall before them, but that is not what was currently on Ron’s mind.  Harry seemed distracted and distractions didn’t bode well for his plans, but he could come up with something if it was too distracting.  A covert glance over to the Slytherin table showed that Blaise was talking with Draco and Dumbledore seemed to be preparing for the announcements now that breakfast was close to done.
“I would like to propose a competition that was brought to me by two students wishing to promote house unity after the troubling times the wizarding world has been through. One thing I had noticed in the deceased Tom Riddle and many of our fallen friends was a misunderstanding of those who live differently than us.  Therefore, I would like to announce a muggle cooking contest that will be held here in the Great Hall in two weeks.  This should give students time to study and prepare a small menu to be judged by our staff.  Professor Snape has stated he will have food poisoning potions on hand for both practice and during the actual competition.” Dumbledore stated eyes shining at the idea.

“The rules are quite simple.  You must choose a partner from another house.  This may be a perfect time for those who grew up in the wizarding world to speak with those who have not grown up in the wizarding world.  Our esteemed professor of muggle studies has materials for students to use during meal times and an hour and a half before curfew.” he said with a smile.  “You are to create an appetizer, entrée, and dessert to be judged by myself as well as Professors McGonagall, Snape, Sprout, Lupin, and Flitwick.  We will be judging you on your presentation, taste, teamwork, and how well your menu goes together.  During non-meal times, the Great Hall will be open with stations of muggle ovens.  The house elves will provide ingredients.  In order to prevent any pranks, each station will only allow the two students who are working together and have chosen that station to access it.”
“What are the prizes?” A student from Slytherin called out.
“When would we be allowed to practice?” Another student called out, this time from Ravenclaw.
The headmaster looked at all the students.  “The Great Hall would be available to practice in most of the day barring thirty minutes before and after meal times to allow the house elves time to set up for meals and to take down the meals and allow adequate practicing room and time.  You may come during your study periods, free periods, Hogsmeade weekends, and more to work on your culinary masterpieces.  This contest is open to the 5^th through 8^th year students as we do not want our younger ones getting hurt in the process. You are not to use magic for the preparation of any food.  The appropriate cutlery and equipment is available at each station.  You may use magic to keep yourself cool, heal any minor injuries if you know the appropriate spell, or clean yourself and/or your partner up.”
“The prizes will be 200 galleons, two free trips to Hogsmeade at any time, two get out of detention free cards, and two trophies that will be created by Professors McGonagall and Flitwick for the first place winners.  For second place, the prizes will be 100 galleons, a free trip to Hogsmeade at any time, and two trophies denoting the place.  For those who get third place, they will get 50 galleons and two trophies denoting their place in the contest.  I shall also add in a prize of my own and allow for the two students in 1^st and 2^nd place to go out to an all-expense paid dinner with their friend to get to know them better. There is no reason that friendship only needs to last for the contest, though I may be a bit worried about my Gringotts account if Mr. Weasley wins the contest.” Dumbledore said followed by a few chuckles around the hall.  Ron’s appetite was almost as legendary as Harry’s scar in some instances.
Ron blushed a bit but chuckled along with everyone else.  His blush intensified only a bit when he met Blaise’s eyes and the momentary look of fondness he saw in them.  He looked back down at his food and without an ounce of embarrassment finished the large stack of food in front of him.
-On the way to Potions-
Draco had pulled Blaise aside before his best friend and the second to youngest Weasley ended up walking to the class together.  “I just realized that this is perfect for you Blaise.” the blonde said to him.
“Oh? Why would you think that?” Blaise said, barely showing any interest in the contest at all, though he already planned to enter it with Ron.
“Just think about it, you could use the contest to spend more time with Weasley.” Draco said resisting the urge to roll his eyes from the obviousness of his statement.  “If you spend enough time with him, then he can learn more about you.  It is something and you can entice him to join by mentioning the prizes again.”
Blaise glanced at Draco. “You think I should ask him to enter the contest and if he says no, then bring up the prize money.  Oh I think that would go over swimmingly.  Hey, I would love to spend more time with you Ron and if you need an incentive then first prize is 200 galleons.” he said with an amused look on his face.
Draco internally winced.  “I suppose it would not be in your best interest to state it as such to Weasley.  You could merely ask him to participate in the contest with you.  If he asks why, then point out that you two seem to work quite well together and you would not want to mess with that dynamic.”
Blaise hummed softly in thought. “It might work.  Do you plan to enter the contest?”
“Yes.  I feel as though it would be important to learn some more survival skills and since I would need a partner from another house, I might as well ask Potter for his assistance in the contest.” Draco said before they walked into the classroom.
Blaise just glanced at Ron and gave him a small smile.  His partner’s plan had worked perfectly.
-In the Potion’s Classroom-
Ron couldn’t be more proud of the situation currently.  Everything that he has managed so far has been able to bring both Harry and Draco together.  His best friend was no longer dating his sister, which was great for both of them.  Those two finally shared a kiss even though Harry may have scared off Draco a bit.  It could be fixed as long as the two continued to work together on various projects.  Ron wouldn’t say that everything was perfect, but it was working and it was all he could hope for at this stage.
He glanced at the spelled notes in his book.  There were parts of this plan that he hadn’t wanted Blaise to know.  Ron wasn’t an idiot.  He could see now that there would be problems with the relationship between Harry and Draco if they got together.  This potion would need to be made then, and now that he had the exact potion written down it would be much easier.
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