I know you hate her. I don't have as much reason to do so because I remember so little about her contribution in the books, but what I can say is that Harry kissing her at random had to be one of the moments where I questioned J.K.'s decision. It might have been a way for her to show that infatuation is spontaneous, but boy did it not translate well for me when I first read it. It did nothing for me. Harry and Ginny shippers probably went nuts. 

Ron's development might have tanked because I believe J.K had thought about killing him off multiple times, but don't quote me on that. I'm not really amped about the new film. I'd need to go back to the books to find my love for the series again. It's been too long. 

Don't skip. We can extend the dinner a little bit with the new lovers informing Shiori. Or, instead of that, they just drop little hints here and there to allow Shiori to pick up on it herself. Botan's the far more affectionate one out of the two of them, at least in front of others, but this allows you and I to have them adjust themselves to their new roles in each others lives. Not just friends anymore. 

Btw, any chance you'll be hitting the pm's tonight, or is it bad?