DISCLAIMER

The story is mine, but the characters belong to J.K. Rowling

Chapter 1

Hermione's POV

"Ron, I'm sorry. It just isn't working," I tell him. "I don't want this either, but it's for the best."

Ron looks almost like he's going to cry, but then his eyes harden. "Fine," he says. "If you really think so. You are the smart one after all. He turns on his heel and walks away.

I sit down on a bench to think. I don't know why I did it. Ron and I just weren't working out. Sadly, I can't avoid him. Unlike Muggle school, all Gryffindors in our year have class together.

Suddenly, the clock strikes 10. Shoot! I'm going to be late for class. I gather my books and run through the halls.

When I get there I slide into my seat next to Luna. "Hello," she whispers cheerily. "Why are you late?" "I got lost in thought," I tell her.

"Miss Granger! There are you," Professor Flitwick says. He smiles at me. "Now class, today we will be learning more complicated jinxes..." For the first time, my my mind wanders, thinking about Ron.

When class is over Ron hurries out, avoiding me. I let him go.

Ron's POV

I couldn't believe it! I thought we were fine. But I guess Hermione thought otherwise.

When Charms was over, I hurried out, trying to avoid her. She saw me but let me pass.

"Hey,Ron! Slow down!" Harry called from behind me. I slowed to a stop to let him catch up.

"Hey, what's up with you and Hermione?" I told him what had happened.

"Don't worry, you've still got me," Harry said, jostling my shoulder. I smiled and jostled him back. We walked back to the common room together and dropped off our stuff before heading to the courtyard and later lunch.

Hermione's POV

I slowly walked towards the common room, but I wasn't watching where I was going. Suddenly, I bumped into someone. "I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was..." I trailed off as I looked up to see Draco Malfoy.

"What's wrong?" he asked. "Nothing, nothin-" "No, really," he cut me off. "What's wrong?"

I told him. He was being so nice. Draco watched me the whole time I spoke. When I was done he was silent for a while. Then he surprised me.