Chapter 1: Talking

Hermione Granger sat in a chair beside the bed Ron Weasley was sleeping in. She had been waiting to talk to him for hours but didn't want to wake him up. Hermione replayed the moment when they had shared a kiss only two days ago. Of course a lot had happened since then.

A bunch of injured fighters from the battle had to be sent to St. Mungo's because there wasn't enough room in the hospital wing and many fighters were seriously injured. The survivors of the battle had gotten re-assurance that none of the injured fighters were going to die. This was a relief to Hermione. She had cried when she saw the bodies in the Great Hall. Fred Weasley, Lupin, Tonks and more than fifty other people were killed in battle.

There was just as much to celebrate. Lord Voldemort was dead. Harry Potter had finished him for good. Many of his Death Eaters were caught and sent to Azkaban, although some of them escaped. Harry had told only the survivors of the Battle of Hogwarts the truth. He thought they deserved the truth. Hermione and Ron both agreed.

Hermione looked over at the two beds surrounding Ron. Harry had been asleep longer than anyone else. Ginny Weasley, Ron's sister and Harry's girlfriend, was asleep in the other bed. All of their injuries healed, although they were still scarred with the deaths of the people who died in the battle.

Hermione looked back at Ron's face. She really wanted to tell him how she felt about him. She wasn't sure how he felt about her but he had kissed her back. Someone put an arm on her shoulder. She looked up to see Ginny with a small smile on her face. She waved her wand and a chair moved over to Hermione. Ginny sat down and faced Hermione.

"Thank you, Hermione." Ginny smiled.

"For what?" asked Hermione.

"For keeping my brother and Harry safe for months. I thought I was never gonna see them again and when all three of you showed up…I-I was so relieved. First I was sad and angry that Harry hadn't said good-bye but…but when Harry told everyone what had happened…I was so proud of all of you. You risked all of your lives to destroy Voldemort." Ginny sighed.

Hermione smiled. "It wasn't just us that helped destroy Voldemort. Everyone who participated in the Battle played their part in bringing down Voldemort. Your own mother killed Bellatrix. I am also so very sorry that you lost your brother. I'll miss him a lot." Hermione looked over at Ginny. She was smiling but tears were falling down her face. Hermione hugged her and also started to cry.

They broke apart and wiped their tears away.

"I'm gonna go get some breakfast. Let me know when Ron wakes up, okay? Mum's getting very worried about him and Harry." Hermione nodded and Ginny walked out of the door.

Hermione smiled to herself. The first person Harry had spoken to, after they had come back from the Headmaster's office, was Ginny. They were going out again. That was one of the many happy things that had happened since the end of the Battle.

Hermione was removed from thought when Ron woke up. He stared into her brown eyes and smiled. Hermione smiled back.

"How long did I sleep?" asked Ron.

"Almost twenty hours. I-I've been wanting to talk to you. I need to tell you something important so make sure you listen. I-I fancy you, Ron as more than a friend. I've felt this way for years and I just didn't know how to tell you." Hermione blushed furiously.

"How long have you fancied me?" Ron said extremely surprised.

"Since fourth year. I really wanted you to ask me to that bloody Ball…"

Ron interrupted her. "I fancy you to." Hermione gasped. "And that kiss…it was the best feeling ever. I never told you because I was a prat. I was jealous of you and Krum. That's why I went out with Lavender. I never meant to hurt you. And when I left you out in the rain months ago…I hated myself for leaving. It was the stupid horcrux…"

This time it was Hermione's turn to interrupt. "Just kiss me Ron." Hermione moved off her chair and sat on the Ron's bed. Ron sat up and kissed her. They broke apart after a few minutes and smiled.

"Er…Hermione…would you be my girlfriend?" Ron was even redder than Hermione.

"YES! I thought you'd never ask." Hermione kissed him again.

They broke apart when they saw Harry was awake and laughing. "Do you two always have to snog in my presence?" Hermione and Ron laughed.

They turned around to see Ginny and the rest of the Weasleys running into the room.

Mrs. Weasley completely broke down. "Harry, Ron I was so worried."

"Mrs. Weasley we're both fine. We just really needed some rest." Harry said as Ginny hugged him.

"I know that but after Fred…passed away I've just been so worried about everyone..." said Mrs. Weasley.

"Mrs. Weasley we're all here for you and the family. I am just as sad as you are. We're going to get through this if we stay together."

George spoke for the first time in days. "Hermione's right mum." Mrs. Weasley nodded as she blew her nose.

"You three should come down for breakfast now. We'll see you down there." said Mr. Weasley.

Harry and Ginny walked with the others and headed downstairs. Hermione and Ron were still there.

"Ready for breakfast?" asked Hermione.

Ron nodded. "Hermione…will you stay with me during Fred's funeral in the afternoon?"

"Of course I will Ron." Hermione kissed him softly and they walked down to breakfast together.

I hope my readers enjoy this new story. I will try to update this asap. This story is now my priority story so I apologize if I don't update my other stories as often. Thx for reading!

-HarryPotterfan1234