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CHAPTER I

Confusion

It was late July a rainy day. Had been only two months since the war ended, and Hermione was in her bedroom wondering about life and what she will be doing next, she could do everything since she was in every single class in Hogwarts, her friends Harry and Ron were on their trainings to become aurors, their decision was so easy, but she have many options and didn't know where to turn.

She have been dating Ron since the war ended, everything was working fine, were to comfortable with each other, but something was missing, now that everything was clear and settle between them, she begin to think that maybe all that she felt for him was friends love and nothing else, it's strange thinking how many troubles they had to become what they were.

She had been looking for the right moment to talk with Ron because he seemed very happy and excited with the relationship that she didn't had the gut to tell him, so she dad hiding from him with the excuse that she needed to be with her family.

They used to go out with Harry and Ginny, she started to realized that when she saw Harry and Ginny, their relationship seemed so different, well every relationship its different, but she could see where was love and where not, and between Ron and she, well she didn't feel the urge to see him or kiss him like it was supposed to be at least in the beginning, she had imagine that love was different maybe she should stop reading that many novels, but she had much expectations about love, and she wanted to see the options. Maybe she was wrong and Ron was the one but for now she didn't want to rush things like Ron was doing.

For now the first thing she need it to do to put things straight in her life, was to decide what she wanted to do with her life.

She was between a career in the ministry and a potion maker so she could work in Hogwarts as a teacher.

She begin looking for universities, the best university in the wizarding world was in England and of course she apply for that and was accepted, she will begin taken some general courses before she had to decide, Neville was accepted too so she will be sharing some classes with him, besides him she didn't know who else was accepted in Norwalk.

She haven't seen Ron and Harry for a week while, she was staying with her parents but the next week she will be going to the Burrow, was invited by Mrs. Weasley and was a perfect opportunity to see her friends and talk with Ron.

For now she would stop worrying about everything and enjoy the time with her parents.

The next morning she will be going shopping with her mother, she wasn't the kind of person always worrying about her looks, but she actually had a good taste in clothes. She needed to renew her wardrobe before the classes started the next month and was also a perfect opportunity to expend a day with her mom.

When she woke up in the morning she found her mom ready for the day, it was Sunday morning so her mother had the day off; she took a toast and ate it before going shopping, while her father was reading the paper.

She was looking for a dress when she heard a very familiar voice, she turned around and who in the world would guess who was in front of her, Draco Malfoy, what was he doing there?, in a muggle shop, he took a step. Fancy to see you here Granger, Hi Malfoy never in the world I thought that you would be here, well I have good taste you know and the muggle clothes are not that bad, see you around Granger.

Malfoy, looked different, well he had always been not that bad looking, I can accept he was one of the most handsome boys in the school, but still a prick and a selfish little prat, but since the war had ended and his family switch sides she had been hearing good things about his family.

Apparently the Malfoy's had been doing a redemption campaign for their family, like they need to, they still were the most powerful and richest family in the wizarding world, but of course people always need recognition and since the war they haven't been treated like they used to.

You could read on the prophet all the scandal that was surround their family, his father and exdeath-eather, her mother the sister of bellatrix lestrange who tortured many people along Lord Voldemort, but after all of this his father managed to skip prison, I guess his family switched side in the best moment and of course being the most richest and one of the oldest families in wizarding world doesn't hurt much.

I think I never took that much time thinking about him, but you always guess about people like him and I was really surprised to see him here.

I must look for my mom now she must be worried and I have been here looking for a damn dress for more than an hour, losing my time thinking in that prat, Hermione!!, mom sorry I still don't find any dress that I like, don't worry I have the perfect dress for you, you will love it. Lets catch something to eat I'm starving, you just sounded like Ron mom, Oh that little boyfriend of yours eats like there will be no tomorrow, that exactly defines him mom.

Hermione tried the dress, it was perfect, and it wasn't that waste of time like I thought. The dress was black and long was an Yves Saint Laurent silk dress, it was sleeveless with the entire front covered and it showed all the back.

An owl left her a letter; it was from Hogwarts, the invitation for the Suffolk ball that was going to be in Hogwarts. The Suffolk ball was an old tradition of pureblood families, and always took place in Malfoy Manor, but this year after the war many pureblood families that were on the right path announced that this year will be a change, that the ball will be to establish a bond between all the wizards and witches in England and that this year will take place in Hogwarts, in two weeks from now.

The week with her parents had passed and Hermione was arranging all her things to go to the burrow, Ron and Harry were already waiting for her in the living room talking with her parents; Ron was being constantly interrogated by Hermione's dad.

Dad stops that, you don't worry Ron, I must go. I will call you later mom.

So how was your week with your parents, it went really well I really miss them Harry, they had been in Australia for a long time not even noticing about me. I hope I could visit them more often while I'm in school.

So you have decided.

Yes Ron I have, I was accepted in Norwalk and I intend to go. Harry started to feel uncomfortable and left them alone and got into the house. So you were not going to tell me or what were you waiting for? You could have sent me a letter or something. I'm supposed to be your boyfriend you know? I haven't known anything from you in a week, what's up with you?

Ron I don't know I just don't feel the way I supposed with you, I always thought different about love and I don't now I guess I've seen many movies.

I don't know what you want let's better go home now. I think we must talk now. No we better go to burrow now I don't feel like talking anymore.

The burrow was like always very cozy fill with love, it was a very simple house with any luxury, Hermione always remind that house with much love, she had a lot of memories in that house.

In the Burrow Mrs. Weasly was already waiting for them and asked them very worried what took them so long.

Oh mom it was Hermione that she didn't have her things ready.

Oh Hermione dear, it's ok, Ron please wash your face and hands we are getting ready for supper.

Hermione! How are you, long time no see you must see my dress it's gorgeous, Hi Ginny yes of course and you must see mine.

I see girls you have a lot to catch up, but first supper, of course Mrs. Weasley. You're skinny girl if you're thinking in having in the future a bunch of Weasley's you must prepare my dear.

I can't believe what I've just heard she glanced at Ron, but he was avoiding her. He must have told them about his proposal, but I didn't even said yes, we are so young what he was thinking, I don't want a life as a housewife and with a bunch of kids, I want a career too and maybe a couple of kids but not right now. I must talk to Ron immediately, she hated that Ron was playing dumb and refuting to see the reality like he always did. I will talk to him tomorrow I can't even see him right now I'm just too mad.

After dinner Hermione managed to skip Ron in her way to Ginny's bedroom, she was too mad to talk with him right now.

What's up with you and Ron?.

Ginny I don't know I'm confused did he tell you that he proposed?

Well yes he mentioned something like that a week ago. I knew it, I told him not to. What did he told all of you that I answered him? He just told us that you were just playing difficult.

Ginny I don't even think I love him, I'm not sure of what I feel. I know. How do you know Ginny? I just kind of realize it. Because its shows that you don't but he Hermione he really loves you, you don't know how he looks at you, the way he talks about you, he is so proud of you, He talks about you like if you were a goddess, and I supposed you didn't even missed him don't you? And he couldn't stop talking about how he imagined a life with you. You must tell him that, a clean cut. Before it's too late and you don't just loose him as your boyfriend but as your friend too.

Hermione couldn't see Ginny straight, she was right, she had to talk with Ron. Sooner or later he had to know.

When she woke up next morning Ron was sitting there, Hermione I need to talk with you. And what you're going to tell me now? That your mother already has the wedding dress, I thought we were not supposed to tell anyone not even Harry or Ginny how you dare, you just couldn't shut your mouth don't you?, I can't trust you like that. I'm sorry Hermione I was just so excited that we could live together I really care about you. You really care? And what that's supposed to mean? You are supposed to get married when you are in love, no when you just care. So you are saying that you're not in love with me, you're not in love with me don't you Hermione?, I really do love you and I thought you loved me too I guess I've been a fool, you forgive me for being so naive.

I care for you Ron. But you don't love me. Hermione started to cry when Ron left the room, leaving her alone with her thoughts, why love was so difficult? Why she was being so difficult?