This is set during Half-Blood Prince and about what would have happened if Hermione acted as if she was fine that Ron and Lavender were going out and pretended she didn't like Ron, was happy for him. I wrote this because a lot of people these days, when a person (we're going to call her Suzy) they like, is a friend (Bob) is dating someone, they don't usually freak out on them and get mad at them. If they did, then Bob would wonder why Suzy was acting like this way and ask her. The Suzy would have to admit to Bob that she jealous because she likes him. Poor, poor Suzy. So usually people just tell their friends that they think it's great that you and Lucy are going out, and cry on the inside... or when they're alone. So this story starts where Hermione starts to get mad at Ron, when Lavender and him first kiss. Here's the story! :D
"Ron seems to be enjoying the celebration."
"Er... does he?" said Harry.
Hermione grimaced but before she could let Harry notice, she smile brightly, "Yeah, but I can blame him, you guys did play brilliantly!"
Harry had a look of pure confusion on is face, but before he could say anything, the door behind them burst open. Ron came in laughing, pulling Lavender by the hand.
"Oh," was all Ron said when he saw Hermione and Harry, "Hey guys..." he added with a hopeful smile.
Lavender giggled and softly said, "Oops!" and snuck back out the door.
"Hi Ron!" Hermione said brightly, "You played wonderfully!" she walked forward and pulled him in for a hug.
Hermione was pissed but she wanted to make Ron think that she didn't care about him and Lavender; she wanted to make him regret ever snogging Lavender Brown.
"Er, thanks 'Mione." Ron said uncertainly, looking relieved but his eyes had disappointment in them.
Hermione pulled away, still smiling joyfully, "So, you and Lavender huh?" she said with a wink.
This confused Ron further, "Uh, yeah... I guess."
Realization seemed to dawn on Hermione and she put on a fake sad face, pouting her bottom lip. "Does this mean you're not going to be my guest for Slughorn's party?" Hermione asked sadly, though it was obvious she was joking, from her eye.
Ron eyes grew wide and just stared at her, all he could think of is how cute she looked when she pouted... fake pouted.
"Cause y'know," she continued, not really letting Ron have a chance to respond, "I doubt Lavender would be very happy about you going with another girl to a party she's not invited to... even if I am just a friend." She waited a second for Ron to say something but his words were caught in his throat, so Hermione kept talking.
"You know what the funny thing is? I knew about you and Lavender before you did!" she laughed making it quite obvious to Harry that she didn't find anything funny, "Before the game Lavender came up to me and asked me if I like you!" A shrill of laughter went through her whole body.
Ron looked like he was going to puke but managed a small smile. "So anyways, I laughed and obviously told her no and that we're just friends and that's all we'll ever be. I don't know why she suspected it, no offence but you'd be the last person I'd ever date! Now that made Lavender happy!" she said then laughed.
Ron couldn't hear what Hermione was saying anymore. All he could hear was what Hermione said being repeated over, and over again in his head, "no offense but you'd be the last person I'd ever date!"... And then he vaguely heard her said, "And then she told me that she likes you, isn't that sweet?" All Ron could do was swallow and nod.
Hermione smiled even bigger, pleased at what she just said worked, and then she said with deep satisfaction, "Okay well I'm exhausted, it's been a late night," she smiled warmly and looked at Harry and said, "Goodnight!" then she looked over at Ron who had pain in his eyes, "Sleep well..." she added sweetly, and Harry could have swore she said just for Ron.
She started to walk towards the girl's dormitory and Ron ran after her, "Hermione wait!"
Hermione rolled her eyes in irritation but put on a charming face and turned around, "Yes?"
"Uh, I was just wondering... are we okay? You're not mad or anything at all?" he said hoping she would just be the tiny bit jealous.
"No! Of course not! Why would I be?" she looked at him pleasantly, hoping what would be enough for him because she was just about to break down.
"Oh, no reason... you just seem odd..."
Hermione laughed at this, "Wow, you're always the charmer," she said. She was about to turn around and go upstairs when she remembered something, "Oh yeah by the way! About Slughorn's party, don't worry about it! I'll just go with Cormac like you suggested
before!" and with that she was gone.
Harry walked up behind Ron and said, "Er, Ron?" Harry said worried, waving his hand in front of Ron's face.
"Harry..." Ron swallowed, "what just happened?"
"Uh, what did you except? For her to fall all over you and say, 'No Ron, please! Take me! I love you!'" Harry said in a high-pitched voice, holding on in his laughter.
"No, not exactly..." he said seriously, seeming not to notice, "I just wasn't expecting that! She seemed perfectly fine about it! I think she was actually encouraging it! Well I guess I should be happy about it... at least I didn't get hexed or something."
"The night's still young," the voice came from Ginny when walking by, "And she won't be the one hexing you!" she yelled over her shoulder.
"Ginny!" Ron yelled.
"Don't talk to me," she said simply in a bored voice.
Ron didn't listen, he ran after her, Harry following behind, "Have you seen Hermione? Does she seem fine?"
Ginny turned around and breathed in and was about to say something when she noticed Harry was behind Ron, "Oh, hi Harry," she said kindly.
Harry swallowed, "Hi Ginny..."
Ron started to tap his foot and Ginny sigh, "What kind of dumb question was that? No I haven't seen her, when would I have? I was just about to go up there now. But don't worry, as soon as I find out how she is, I'll tell you!" she said sarcastically and annoyed, rolling her eyes and walk away again, this time not being stopped.
Ginny dashed up the stairs knowing what she was going to find. When she made it to Hermione's and her's room she knocked to make sure Hermione wanted company.
Ginny heard a small voice crack when she asked, "Who is it?"
"It's Ginny, can I come in?" she said softly.
She heard a sniffle then Hermione say, "Okay."
She opened the door slowly and saw Hermione sitting on her bed with a weak smile and tears in her eyes.
"Oh 'Mione!" Ginny said sympathetically and ran over to her and hugged her. Hermione didn't let go. After Hermione cried until she could cry no more, Ginny asked if she wanted to talk about it, because that's what people seem to do in these situations.
Hermione didn't answer but took a deep breath in and said, "He, He- Ron and Lav-" *sniff* "-ender, after the game, he... and she and I pretended I was okay with it, but..." she broke down and shed new tears.
"Shhh, Shhh, its okay," Ginny soothed "you don't have to tell me now; you don't have to tell me ever actually. Ron's stupid anyways, he's not worth your tears."
Hermione laughed weakly, "Yeah, I'm just really tired. Can I tell you in the morning?"
"Of course, anything you want," Ginny said relieved, she got off the bed after she was sure Hermione wasn't going to break down again. She changed in her pajamas and climbed in her bed, knowing sleep would do well for Hermione.
Please review if you like! ;) And I know this is short but they'll get longer! :D