A/N: Hi, guys! Here's the second chapter. Thank you so much for the first review. You gave me the inspiration to finish this chapter and move on with the third. :)

Chapter 2

"'Mione", a familiar voice called from the other side of her door. Frantic, Hermione wiped the tears that were falling down her face. She knew all too well who the person is. Of course he'd wonder where she'd been. It's already been three days since she wasn't seen around the Ministry and she's sure there were already talks.

"Just a second, Harry", she answered, surprised that her voice sounded as if she was swallowing buckets of gravel. She cleared her throat and poured herself a glass of water before going to the door and turning it. The moment she opened it, Harry immediately went in and hugged her.

"'Mione…Oh, 'Mione, I'm sorry I wasn't here for you through all this", Harry spoke, giving her another hug. "It's just been too busy at work, with all the dark artifacts that were leaked around and Ron's been trying to avoid me. I reckon the bastard had something to do with it…with you. And then people at the office, they said something about him cheating on you", he looked at her and saw the tears falling down her cheeks, "Oh 'Mione! Just wait 'til I give him a piece of my mind. Just he wait."

"I'm so glad you're here, Harry!" she hugged him tight and closed her eyes, grateful for some human contact after a couple of days being away from the world. "I don't know how to face the world without all of you around me". She pictured the interviews and the scandals that were about to happen. She knew witches and wizards from various newspapers and entertainment brochures would follow her around and pester her about what happened to their relationship.

"Sshhh", Harry shushed her and spoke soothingly, "You don't have to worry about it, 'Mione. After I give that sodding git a talk; he'd come running back to you and all will be back to normal, yeah?"

Her eyes opened wide as she wriggled away. "What?! You expect me to get back with him?!" Hermione snapped at him.

"W-well, yes…" Harry answered, "It's just common decency I think? We ARE the golden trio…and you ARE the golden couple. I think it's inevitable that you would get back together to avoid a lot of publicity and—"

"NO!" Hermione moved back, revolted that her best friend could say such a thing, "Harry…he CHEATED on me!"

"Well…yes, I know that", Harry scratched his head, "But the guy has been suffering too, 'Mione, he was alone here most of the time. You were always away—"

Unbelievable! Hermione couldn't hear any more of what Harry was talking about. "And you think it wasn't hard for me, too? I was as miserable as he was! And I never had the nerve to sneak around with men!"

"Well…Let's face it, 'Mione, Ron's not the brilliant type. He doesn't have the same level of patience…or self-constraint as you do—"

"No, Harry! He doesn't…the bloody man just loves to be adorned by women doesn't he?"

"People make mistakes, Hermione", Harry went near her and held her arms, "Give him another chance. Both of you are perfect for each other. Everyone knows that".

"I'm starting to believe it's not true!" Hermione shot back. She looked up at Harry. Harry, ever willing to forgive no matter what could never see the true meaning of pain, of heartache. Ginny was lucky to have him, wasn't she? She supposed he was lucky to have her as well. How she wished Ron was as sensitive as his sister. But right now, Hermione couldn't face her best friend and tell him that both his closest friends will never get back together. She sighed, "Just give me a little time, okay, Harry?"

He frowned, knowing her little time meant a very long while. But he never really voiced that out. He sighed, "If you say so, 'Mione". There was nothing he could do here. Once she makes a decision, Hermione was as solid as a mountain. He looked around, "If you ever want to get out, just promise me you won't mind the people around". She smiled and promised him. He walked towards the door. "Oh…and 'Mione?"

"Yeah, Harry?" she looked up at him.

"You're still the Maid of Honor…Wedding's on December; six months from now. You'd better be there". He looked at her and smiled slightly.

She went to him and gave him a huge hug before letting him go. "I wouldn't miss it for the world!" She watched as Harry stepped out of her place and closed the door slowly behind him. She leaned on the wall and slid down slowly on the floor. How will she work things out with Ron?