That night, in the Great Hall, Justin sat with Harry and Hermione awaiting his introduction. Ron hadchosen to sit at the other end of the table with his sister, Ginny and her friends. Hermione had said she thought that it was strange behavior for Ron. She told Justin that he had never done anything like this before.
"When do you think he'll get over whatever it is?" asked Verity, who was also sitting with them.
"When Justin leaves, is my guess," responded Harry.
"What makes you say that?" asked Hermione.
"The fact that apparently Justin is what's causing it."
"But he didn't do anything!"
"Yes I did."
What's that?" asked Harry.
"Showed up!"
"Oh come now baby, you don't mean that. Besides if you hadn't shown up, we never would've met, and I never would've known Nsync was alright to listen to."
"Yeah, that's true. I also would've never have known Hogwarts and all the cool characters from Harry Potter were real. I guess it was a good idea to kidnap me. I'm having a blast here already."
"Well, well, well, it looks like Mr. Hot Celebrity doesn't have a brain afterall," said a voice, coming up behind Justin. "Maybe I could help you out. You see, the cool kids are all sitting over there." He pointed to a table full of students in green and silver robes.
"Leave him alone, Malfoy!" Harry shouted.
"Well, Potter, trying to stand up for Timberlake are you? How pathetic, just like you."
"The only person I see around here that's pathetic, is you!" shouted Justin.
"Oh, another girl. Well, in that case, keep him Potter." Malfoy laughed.
"Back off," said Justin, "I'm warning you. I could be your best friend or your worst nightmare. the way this is going, I'm sure not gonna be your best friend. Now I advise you to go back to your table before I do something drastic!"
"Ooooooooooohhhhhhhh. What are you gonna do? Freeze my arm like Professor Snape?" Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle all laughed. "Help, help, he's gonna freeze my arm! Ha ha ha!"
"You asked for it!" Justin stood up and the whole school gathered around to watch as this time, flames shot out of his hand and set alight Malfoy's perfect blonde hair.
"Ahhhhhh!" he screamed, frantically running in circles. the whole school started laughing. "Puti it out, put it out!"
"SILENCE!" a voice boomed from up front. They all turned to look at Professor Dumbledore, who had risen to his feet in all the commotion. Malfoy was the only flit of movement in the crowd as he was still running in circles and screaming wildly. "Mr. Timberlake, would you kindly put out the flames you have set atop Mr. Malfoy's head?"
"Sure professor, whatever you say." He demolished the flames and Malfoy dropped to the floor.
"Thank you."
"No problem sir."
"Now, will everyone please return to their seats, I have an announcement to make." Everyone did as they were told. "As you may have realized, we have a special guest with us. Mr. Justin Timberlake from the popular boy group Nsync has kindly graced us with his presence. Would you please stand so that we all may acknowledge you?" Justin stood. "Thank you, you may sit now. And now, let the feast begin." As always, the food magically appeared on the table and everyone began to eat.
"He, where's Professor Snape?" asked hermione, looking up at the staff table.
"My guess is that Dumbledore's got him in his office until he figures out what to do with him," said Justin.
"Why is that?" asked Hermione.
"Because he's getting in serious trouble for sexual harassment."
"Huh? Baby?" came Harry's voice suddenly.
"What are you talking about Harry?" asked Hermione.
"She called him baby and I wanna know why."
"Oh that," saaid Justin. "We're dating now."
"What?!" shouted Hermione. "Just like that? She's the first actual person that you met. How could you not even give anyone else a chance?! That's wrong, that's just wrong!" and she got up and stormed out of the Great Hall. A few moments later, she was followed by Ron.
"What did I do?" Justin asked.
"I think she's majorly crushing on you and it really hurt her when she found out she didn't even have a chance at you," replied Harry.
"Hey, it's not my fault I found someone I'm really interested in. You're not mad at me now are you?"
"No, of course I'm not mad. But now it seems that not only is Ron mad at you but so is Hermione. I don't know what to do now. I can try and go talk to them for you, if you want."
"Would you please?"
"Certainly." He got up and left the room. Justin quickly followed him out. "What are you doing?"
"I wanna know what happens."
"Well, okay, but stay out of sight."
"Alright, I will."
"Try to be as quiet as you can." He soon could hear Hermione's sobs and Ron's voice coming from around the corner.
"He just didn't even give me a chance. He was already dating her when we met him, I just know it!" sobbed Hermione.
"Calm down. You know those big stars only believe that who they deserve is always the best. And if you're not best enough for him, than he's not worth it."
"I'm not best enough for anybody am I?"
"Yes you are. I know some people you're best enough for."
"Oh yeah, name one!"
"Okay," he said, taking a deep breath. "You're best enough for me." At this Hermione looked up at him and Ron blushed a bright red.
"What are you waiting for?" Justin whispered.
"Quiet! I'm waiting for the right moment!" Harry whispered back.
"Ron, are you hiding something from me?" asked Hermione.
"Just that I...um...I...I like you, a lot."
"You do?"
"Yes, I do."
"Wow! That's something I didn't expect. I'm flattered Ron but you're really not my type. You're more of a best friend type. I'm sorry, but I just don't see myself dating you. Besides, you deserve way better than silly old me."
"Oh, I...uh, yeah, you're probably right."
"Hey guys! What's up?" said Harry, coming around the corner.
"Hi Harry," responded Hermione. "Where did you come from?"
"The Great Hall. Actually, I wanted to talk to you two about something."
"Sure, anything," said Ron.
"Well, I wanted to talk to you about Justin."
"You mean that dirty little girl stealing superstar of a freak?!"
"RONALD! That is no way to talk about a star as great as Justin!"
"You're mad at him too!"
"Yeah, well at least I have the decency not to insult him! Meaning I still have respect for him!"
"Oh yeah! I forgot! You're too in love with him to care that he hurt you!" Ron shouted sarcastically.
"Well, it's not exactly a piece of cake to be so close to a big hot star and not go ga-ga over him. Furthermore, at least I like someone who's got a strong mind and heart!"
"What? And you don't?!"
"I don't what?!"
"Have a strong mind and heart! You know, I used to think you were brilliant Hermione, brilliant! But now, I just think you're a good-for-nothing, cold-hearted, bitch who thinks that celebrities and people who have a strong mind and heart are the only ones worth dating her!" and he turned and stormed off down the corridor.
"Gee, that was bad," said Harry as Hermione thrust herself into his arms.
"Oh Harry! Why do Ron and I always fight?" Hermione sobbed.
"Well, that's just the way friends are. Just some friends fight more than others. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can really do about it."
"You mean Ron and I will always be getting into fights?"
"Well, maybe not always but often enough. Most of the time, they'll probably just be little arguments. Occasionally, you'll have bigass fights like this one. That's how everyone is Hermione, it's just nature. Big, huge fights like the one you and Ron just had, are normal. You can bet you'll make up because friends are forever and that's what counts."
":Thanks Harry, that makes me feel much better," Hermione said as she dried her tears.
"No problem! What are friends for? Hey, you're not still mad at Justin are you?"
"No, it's kinda stupid to stay mad at him, I guess. I was wrong to be mad in the first place. He has a right to date whomever he wants and I have no control over it so why should I stay mad at him for it?"
"That's a good point. Well, that's one down and one to go. If you don't mind, I have to go find Ron and somehow get him to forgive Justin and start being friends with him." Harry then turned and walked down the corridor which Ron had so furiously stormed down moments before. Justin quietly followed.
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