Author's note: This came to me on camp. I wrote it when I got back. R/H with much angst! It set 5 years after they have finished at Hogwarts. That makes Ron and Hermione 22, and Victor 26. This is the first part of a three-part story. The next part will be up soon. And this has actually happened to someone I know, so don't mock it. Oh review, and Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. It belongs to JK Rowling, and O-Town. All I own are the three new tops I bought today. (One says 'Brain Dead But Body Better Than Ever, another says 'You're Ugly, I'm Busy', and the last says 'Evil') So really, I'm sure I have nothing you want.
All or Nothing
"And now we have a request, by Ron Weasley, for his girlfriend Hermione." Announced the DJ, as the song ended. "It's O-Town with All or Nothing"
The song began, and Ron reached out his hand for Hermione to take. He led her on to the dance floor and wrapped his arms around her. She stretched her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder, shutting her brown eyes.
"I love you Herm." He whispered softly, as he squeezed her tight against him.
I know when he's been on your mind
That distant look is in your eyes
Anyone watching would have thought they had been a couple forever, but in actual fact they were a new couple. They had known each other for years, but Hermione had been dating Victor Krum for 4 years, almost since she had left Hogwarts.
Recently, she came to realise that, although she did care for Victor a lot, she wasn't in love with him. She never had been. She had always loved her best friend - Ron. Luckily Ron had been harbouring the same feelings for years. So Hermione had left Victor.
I thought in time you'd realise
It's over, over
But Ron knew that she wouldn't be able to forget Victor. You don't just forget someone who you spent four years of your life with. Ron knew that Hermione would still have feelings for Victor, for many years to come. And Ron knew that nothing he could do would change it.
It's not the way I choose to lie
And something somewhere's got to give
Ron could see that Hermione was unhappy. Something was wrong. She looked constantly worried, and wasn't eating properly. And she never smiled. Sometimes her mouth would smile, but her eyes gave away her true feelings.
As sharing this relationship
Gets older, older
Hermione loved Ron with all her heart, but Ron was certain that she still missed Victor. He knew that she would never cheat on him, but there would always be the shadow of Victor looming over him, reminding Ron that Hermione hadn't always been his.
You know I'd fight for you
But how can I fight
Someone who is even there
Hermione hadn't spoken to Victor since the break-up, when he had so violently thrown her out of the apartment they shared together. There were still a number of bruises that she had to hide from sight. But Ron still felt as if Victor was there, mocking him, challenging him.
I've had the rest of you,
Now I want the best of you
I don't care if that's not fair
Victor was still present in Hermione's life. There was still a part of her, that Victor had kept, so that it would be harder to live without him. He still had the part of her that smiled, and laughed, and was fun to be with. The part of Hermione that made her be more than just a friend, but a lover. The part that Ron wanted the most.
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this where it ends
With a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
So Ron had come to a decision. It was impossible to start building a relationship, when one person was still in another one. Because a relationship is never over until both people have stopped feeling things for the other.
There are times it seems to me
I'm sharing you with memories
"Hermione," said Ron, lifting up her head, "You know I love you, but it's obvious you are still thinking about Victor."
I feel it in my heart
But I don't show it, show it
"He will always have a part of you that I don't have." He continued.
Then there's times you look at me
As though I'm all that you can see
"I know that you have feelings for me…."
Those times I don't believe it's right
I know it, know it
"But I feel as if I'm always being compared to him." Ron looked at her, with tears starting to form in his eyes.
Don't make me promises
Baby you never did
Know how to keep them well
"Ron, I promise that I never once wished it were him, instead of you." Hermione's brown eyes met Ron's gaze, but he shook her head.
I've had the rest of you
But I want the best of you
It's time to show and tell
"I don't want you to make any promises. You never know what might happen in the future to change them." He smiled softly, although his heart was breaking in two.
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
"I know you care for me, but I'm not sure how much, so I've come to a decision. I want you to choose. Me or him. I know you still care for him, and I know you care for me. I'm going to go away for a bit, so that you have time to get your head straight. But when I get back, I want an answer. If you choose him, then I will walk away from your life for good."
Hermione gasped. Ron knew he shouldn't have given her an ultimatum, but he also knew that if she chose Victor, he wouldn't be able to stay friends. It would be too painful. So he had left her with the only possible choice.
Cos you and I
Could lose it all if you've got no more room
Girl look inside for me in your life
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
It's now or never
"If you see us having any future together, then please tell me before I lose you completely." He begged. Tears ran silently down his face, and they were matched in hers.
Is it all, or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
"I will always love you Herm, but I can't live my life in the shadow of another. These past two months have been the best months of my life." He raised his hand and gently stroked her face. "I just hope you feel the same."
There's nowhere left to run
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
He bent down and gave Hermione one last kiss on the lips. It was soft and gentle, nothing like the kind of kisses Victor would give her. It was the kind of kiss that you will remember when you are old and grey. As their salty tears mixed, Hermione wished that he would change his mind, but he didn't.
"I love you Hermione." He whispered, before turning his back on her and leaving the dance floor. He strode out of the party and didn't look back. But once he had reached the safety of his flat, which he shared with Harry, he let the tears flow.
Hermione's eyes followed him as he left, silently filling with more and more tears. She left shortly after, and rushed back to her flat. She collapsed on the bed and fell asleep in a flood of tears.
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Nervously, Ron knocked on the door. He prayed that the flowers in his pocket hadn't been squashed in the journey over, and that he could remember the spell to enlarge them again. He hoped that he had given her enough time to decide. It had been a month, and it had been the worst month of his life.
The door opened, and there stood his love, Hermione. She was holding something in her hand, but when she saw Ron, she hid it from view quickly.
"Hi Hermione," he said nervously, "Can I come in?"
"Sure!" she replied just as nervously. "But it's quite messy." She held open the door and Ron stepped over the thresh hold into…. A tip! It was literally the messiest place he had ever seen (and Ron had 5 brothers and a sister). It looked as if a bomb had hit it.
There were clothes thrown about the place, dirty dishes and plates everywhere and it looked as if it hadn't been clean for a month. A magazine on the coffee table caught his eye 'Mother and Baby' . He was going to ask about it, but thought better of it. Hermione pushed him towards the sofa (which was piled with clothes, and stacks of papers) and they both sat down.
"Hermione I…"
"Ron, You've…." They started at the same time. They both giggled nervously. Ron started to speak again, but Hermione silenced him by placing a finger on his lips.
"No, let me go first." She said. "Ron, I don't know what you've been thinking but you've got it all wrong. Yes I was thinking about Victor, but no, I wasn't considering getting back together with him. I love you. You should know that. So if you want me to choose, it would be you. It could only be you." She smiled at him.
"Oh Herm!" Ron exclaimed. "I love you too. I'm so sorry." He bent over to kiss her but she pulled away before he could.
"No! Wait!" She smiled again, and Ron realised that it wasn't a happy smile. "Before we kiss and make up, there's something you need to know. Something important."
"What is it?" He asked gently. She placed a hand on her stomach, and looked directly in to his eyes. Shakily, she announced the news :
"I'm pregnant!"
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Ooooo! A cliff-hanger! Do not worry. I am already writing the next part. Any suggestions are welcome. And I don't mind flames, as they keep us Brits warm during the cold winter months.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. It belongs to JK Rowling, and O-Town. All I own are the three new tops I bought today. (One says 'Brain Dead But Body Better Than Ever, another says 'You're Ugly, I'm Busy', and the last says 'Evil') So really, I'm sure I have nothing you want.
All or Nothing
"And now we have a request, by Ron Weasley, for his girlfriend Hermione." Announced the DJ, as the song ended. "It's O-Town with All or Nothing"
The song began, and Ron reached out his hand for Hermione to take. He led her on to the dance floor and wrapped his arms around her. She stretched her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder, shutting her brown eyes.
"I love you Herm." He whispered softly, as he squeezed her tight against him.
I know when he's been on your mind
That distant look is in your eyes
Anyone watching would have thought they had been a couple forever, but in actual fact they were a new couple. They had known each other for years, but Hermione had been dating Victor Krum for 4 years, almost since she had left Hogwarts.
Recently, she came to realise that, although she did care for Victor a lot, she wasn't in love with him. She never had been. She had always loved her best friend - Ron. Luckily Ron had been harbouring the same feelings for years. So Hermione had left Victor.
I thought in time you'd realise
It's over, over
But Ron knew that she wouldn't be able to forget Victor. You don't just forget someone who you spent four years of your life with. Ron knew that Hermione would still have feelings for Victor, for many years to come. And Ron knew that nothing he could do would change it.
It's not the way I choose to lie
And something somewhere's got to give
Ron could see that Hermione was unhappy. Something was wrong. She looked constantly worried, and wasn't eating properly. And she never smiled. Sometimes her mouth would smile, but her eyes gave away her true feelings.
As sharing this relationship
Gets older, older
Hermione loved Ron with all her heart, but Ron was certain that she still missed Victor. He knew that she would never cheat on him, but there would always be the shadow of Victor looming over him, reminding Ron that Hermione hadn't always been his.
You know I'd fight for you
But how can I fight
Someone who is even there
Hermione hadn't spoken to Victor since the break-up, when he had so violently thrown her out of the apartment they shared together. There were still a number of bruises that she had to hide from sight. But Ron still felt as if Victor was there, mocking him, challenging him.
I've had the rest of you,
Now I want the best of you
I don't care if that's not fair
Victor was still present in Hermione's life. There was still a part of her, that Victor had kept, so that it would be harder to live without him. He still had the part of her that smiled, and laughed, and was fun to be with. The part of Hermione that made her be more than just a friend, but a lover. The part that Ron wanted the most.
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this where it ends
With a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
So Ron had come to a decision. It was impossible to start building a relationship, when one person was still in another one. Because a relationship is never over until both people have stopped feeling things for the other.
There are times it seems to me
I'm sharing you with memories
"Hermione," said Ron, lifting up her head, "You know I love you, but it's obvious you are still thinking about Victor."
I feel it in my heart
But I don't show it, show it
"He will always have a part of you that I don't have." He continued.
Then there's times you look at me
As though I'm all that you can see
"I know that you have feelings for me…."
Those times I don't believe it's right
I know it, know it
"But I feel as if I'm always being compared to him." Ron looked at her, with tears starting to form in his eyes.
Don't make me promises
Baby you never did
Know how to keep them well
"Ron, I promise that I never once wished it were him, instead of you." Hermione's brown eyes met Ron's gaze, but he shook her head.
I've had the rest of you
But I want the best of you
It's time to show and tell
"I don't want you to make any promises. You never know what might happen in the future to change them." He smiled softly, although his heart was breaking in two.
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
"I know you care for me, but I'm not sure how much, so I've come to a decision. I want you to choose. Me or him. I know you still care for him, and I know you care for me. I'm going to go away for a bit, so that you have time to get your head straight. But when I get back, I want an answer. If you choose him, then I will walk away from your life for good."
Hermione gasped. Ron knew he shouldn't have given her an ultimatum, but he also knew that if she chose Victor, he wouldn't be able to stay friends. It would be too painful. So he had left her with the only possible choice.
Cos you and I
Could lose it all if you've got no more room
Girl look inside for me in your life
Cos I want it all or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
It's now or never
"If you see us having any future together, then please tell me before I lose you completely." He begged. Tears ran silently down his face, and they were matched in hers.
Is it all, or nothing at all
There's nowhere left to fall
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
"I will always love you Herm, but I can't live my life in the shadow of another. These past two months have been the best months of my life." He raised his hand and gently stroked her face. "I just hope you feel the same."
There's nowhere left to run
When you reach the bottom it's now or never
Is it all, or are we just friends
Is this how it ends with a simple telephone call
You leave me here with nothing at all
He bent down and gave Hermione one last kiss on the lips. It was soft and gentle, nothing like the kind of kisses Victor would give her. It was the kind of kiss that you will remember when you are old and grey. As their salty tears mixed, Hermione wished that he would change his mind, but he didn't.
"I love you Hermione." He whispered, before turning his back on her and leaving the dance floor. He strode out of the party and didn't look back. But once he had reached the safety of his flat, which he shared with Harry, he let the tears flow.
Hermione's eyes followed him as he left, silently filling with more and more tears. She left shortly after, and rushed back to her flat. She collapsed on the bed and fell asleep in a flood of tears.
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Nervously, Ron knocked on the door. He prayed that the flowers in his pocket hadn't been squashed in the journey over, and that he could remember the spell to enlarge them again. He hoped that he had given her enough time to decide. It had been a month, and it had been the worst month of his life.
The door opened, and there stood his love, Hermione. She was holding something in her hand, but when she saw Ron, she hid it from view quickly.
"Hi Hermione," he said nervously, "Can I come in?"
"Sure!" she replied just as nervously. "But it's quite messy." She held open the door and Ron stepped over the thresh hold into…. A tip! It was literally the messiest place he had ever seen (and Ron had 5 brothers and a sister). It looked as if a bomb had hit it.
There were clothes thrown about the place, dirty dishes and plates everywhere and it looked as if it hadn't been clean for a month. A magazine on the coffee table caught his eye 'Mother and Baby' . He was going to ask about it, but thought better of it. Hermione pushed him towards the sofa (which was piled with clothes, and stacks of papers) and they both sat down.
"Hermione I…"
"Ron, You've…." They started at the same time. They both giggled nervously. Ron started to speak again, but Hermione silenced him by placing a finger on his lips.
"No, let me go first." She said. "Ron, I don't know what you've been thinking but you've got it all wrong. Yes I was thinking about Victor, but no, I wasn't considering getting back together with him. I love you. You should know that. So if you want me to choose, it would be you. It could only be you." She smiled at him.
"Oh Herm!" Ron exclaimed. "I love you too. I'm so sorry." He bent over to kiss her but she pulled away before he could.
"No! Wait!" She smiled again, and Ron realised that it wasn't a happy smile. "Before we kiss and make up, there's something you need to know. Something important."
"What is it?" He asked gently. She placed a hand on her stomach, and looked directly in to his eyes. Shakily, she announced the news :
"I'm pregnant!"
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Ooooo! A cliff-hanger! Do not worry. I am already writing the next part. Any suggestions are welcome. And I don't mind flames, as they keep us Brits warm during the cold winter months.