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The week following the funeral seemed to be the slowest Hermione had ever experienced. There was a cloud that seemed to cover everyone's mood. She found herself not wanting to do anything and everyone moved slowly. She also tried to be more careful whenever she was around Ginny but in light of recent events, it had proved difficult. Often times she thought Ginny caught her watching her or refusing Ron's kiss but she never brought it up. That was a good thing because Hermione wouldn't know what to say if she did.
Sitting now at the table eating breakfast, Hermione's mind was not on the conversation that was going on. She was thinking of her parents. Back before the war started, Hermione had erased her parent's memories so that they didn't know they had a daughter. Now that it was over, Hermione really hoped that there was a way to reverse that charm so that they would remember her. Seeing the Weasley's band together in hard times and loss of a loved one really made her feel empty inside. She yearned for the parent's love that was immeasurable. The week following the funeral, Hermione took spare time she had to delve into her favorite pastime… books. She had about fifteen different books now on memory charms and was working her way through all of them. However, things seemed dismal at the moment so she got more frustrated as the days went by.
"Hermione?" A seemingly distant voice asked. Hermione jolted out of her thoughts. I can't be doing this now, I'm with my friends and the Weasley's were even kind enough to let me stay at their place.
She looked over at whoever spoke and realized it was Ginny. The beautiful, elegant Ginny. Her eyes are so beautiful... and he hands too… so long and slender. Hermione looked back at her face and noticed Ginny had been talking to her and she hadn't been listening.
"…okay Hermione?" Ginny finished saying.
"umm… What was that again?" Hermione asked apologetically. She couldn't believe she tuned out Ginny of all people!
"I was saying we should go out and play some Quidditch in the backyard after we eat. It's been too long since we've done something like that." Hermione grimaced. Flying really just wasn't her thing… but it was Ginny that asked her. She would do anything to be around Ginny. "I know you don't like flying Hermione, but would you at least come out and watch?"
What a pleading face she has now. It's much too cute! Clearing her mind, Hermione replied, "Yea, sure, might as well. I just go watch though so I won't bring my broomstick."
"Okay!" Ginny said with a big smile. "I can't wait!" Hermione chuckled at her excitement and Harry and Ron joined in. With that decided, Ginny delved back in her food with fervor. Hermione couldn't help but watch as Ginny ate her ham and eggs. She holds her fork so elegantly even though she's eating really fast. Hermione smiled to herself. She also doesn't forget to chew with her mouth closed and she even wipes her mouth every once in a while with her napkin. Ginny had shoveled through almost half of her eggs. Oh, and look at that, she got a piece of egg on the side of her mouth! What I'd give to just lick that off her face.
Before Hermione could think any further, Ginny wiped the egg cleanly off her face with her napkin. Hermione gave herself a mental slap. You idiot. You can't be thinking those thoughts about Ginny. It's disgusting… Or at least she would find it that way… Despite her mental scolding, Hermione continued to watch Ginny, mesmerized. She wasn't paying attention and didn't realize that Harry and Ron were both staring at Hermione, wondering what was going on because her eyes were practically glued on Ginny. Soon, even Ginny noticed herself. Ginny stopped and put her fork down.
"Is there something on my face, Hermione?" Ginny asked, curious.
"No no," Hermione responded as she looked down at her plate, "Nothing." She felt heat rise up to her face as she blushed, embarrassed. Sigh… Maybe this needs to stop, at least distance myself from her or something.
With a shrug, Ginny seemed to think nothing of it and finished off her food. "Let's go then!" Harry, Ron, and Ginny grabbed their broomsticks and went out to the backyard. Hermione lagged behind, slowly clearing the dishes from the table, giving her time to think. I'm pretty sure Ron and Harry are suspicious… with the way they were staring at me and all. I should probably tell Ron I don't want to be his girlfriend anymore, even if I don't tell him exactly why…
Before she knew it, her pondering had taken her out to where the rest of them were. They were already in the air, yelling at each other, throwing the apples around so Hermione just chose a tree to sit under. She pulled out a book and began to read. There was never a time she went without having a book somewhere on her.
Completely absorbed, she didn't realize that Ginny had landed and was padding towards her. "Hey," Ginny said. "Want a go?"
"Haha, you don't want to see me ride a broomstick. I'm pretty terrible."
"Yea, she can hardly stay on it!" Ron grunted loudly as he dodged for the apple Harry threw. "It would prolly work better if she just rode with someone."
Ginny thought for a moment. "Want to ride with me then?" She asked with her brilliant smile.
Hermione's heart raced. "Are you sure?"
"'Course!" Ginny turned away from her, "come on."
Hermione slowly got to her feet and got on the broomstick behind Ginny. Oh… my… gosh… This is really happening. I get to be right up next to Ginny while flying. Even though I don't like flying, doing it with Ginny will be fun.
"Hug my waist tight, ok? I don't want you falling off." Ginny said as she prepared to kick off from the ground. With shaking hands, Hermione put them around Ginny's waist and held on tight. She was in heaven.
Later that night, for no apparent reason, Ron called Hermione to his room. Harry and Ginny were both downstairs having a late night snack. Ron closed to the lightly behind Hermione as she entered the cluttered room of the boys.
"So," Ron started awkwardly, "there was just something I want to talk to you about." He shifted uncomfortable on his feet. This can't be good. I bet it's about Ginny… "I was wondering about us…" Ron trailed off.
"Wh… What about?" Hermione asked, voice slightly shaking.
"I mean, are we still okay? Seems like you've been distancing yourself lately. From me. Not others." Ron said, "I was wondering if I was doing anything wrong, ya know?" He gave a small smile.
This isn't good... I knew it would happen but I really didn't want it to. Hermione fiddled with her shirt, tugging it down. I've got to tell him I can't be with him anymore; that there's someone else and that there had been this whole time. I won't tell him who though, that'd be too much.
"Ron," Hermione began slowly, "there's someone else. There has been for a while." She carefully gauged his reaction.
"You… You're joking, right?" Ron's voice cracked. "This is all a joke, right?" Hermione shook her head sadly.
"I didn't mean for it to go on for so long, Ron, I really didn't."
He seemed to gain his composure. "Who? Who's this 'oh so wonderful' guy that you're into? Huh?" His voice was getting louder at the moment. It seemed like he was ready to tear this person apart.
In a small, hard to hear voice, Hermione said, "It's not a guy…"
This pushed Ron over the edge. "YOU MEAN IT'S A GIRL! HOW DARE YOU LIKE A GIRL! YOU KNOW HOW DISGUSTING THAT IS? IT'S NOT EVEN NATURAL!"
Hermione backed away from him, "I know… that's why I haven't told anyone."
Ron grabbed her by the shoulders and slammed her into the wall. "WHO?" Hermione trembled from fear. He'll kill me if he finds out. Or he'll take it out on her even though she hasn't done anything. But if he keeps at it like this, I'll have to tell him…I haven't seen him this mad besides the time he left Harry and I when we were searching for the Horcruxes
Ron slammed her against the wall again. "I SAID, WHO DO YOU LIKE?"
Hermione gave in and said in a whisper, "Ginny…"
Shock crossed Ron's face. "No way." Then realization pasted through his eyes. "That's why you watch her like that, that's why you've been avoiding me! CAUSE YOU COULDN'T BEAR LETTING GINNY SEE YOU DOING STUFF LIKE THAT CAUSE YOU LIKE HER!" Ron stormed to the door. "DON'T EVER GET NEAR MY SISTER YOU DISGUSTING CREEP!" With that he yanked the door open, only to run into an open-mouthed Ginny.
Hermione felt as if the world was coming to an end. She lifted a shaking hand, "Ginny," she pleaded, praying she hadn't heard the conversation, but from Ginny's shocked expression and open mouth, it was a prayer in vain. "Ginny…" She said again, softly. Ginny shook her head once slightly, turned, and ran down the stairs.
Here's the next chapter guys! I hope you're enjoying it so far! O.o I wonder what will happen next! Let me know what you think of it so far.
I started working, but I'm still on summer vacation so I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to keep writing.
Look forward to my update next week :)
