A/N:Thanks for all of the support I've recieved lately.It means so much. More would be nice though

During that week a lot of planning and preparation was done between Mr. Malfoy and Zabini.

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The golden trio was in the Great Hall enjoying an exquisite breakfast of pancakes and omelets, especially Ron Weasley.

"Pass the syrup Harry." said Ron while stacking his plate with chocolate chipped pancakes.

"Slow down Ron, we might need you to sign up for an OA meeting pretty soon." joked Harry

Hermione giggled.

Ron looked betrayed.

"Oh calm down Ron, you know we were only joking." said Hermione brightly

Though reassured, Ron still looked a bit sour. But, he continued to eat.

"So what's everyone going to do during half terms?" quizzed Seamus

"I don't know, but I'm glad Dumbledore let us stay at Hogwarts this time." said Hermione

"You're not actually going to stay in the whole time are you?" asked Harry

"Well no, not exactly. But, I was looking forward to having a break from all the chaos around here, what with all the surprise exams Snape has been giving us lately." said Hermione looking rather sad despite her statement of relief

"He's out to get us, if you ask me." stated Ron

"I don't even see why you're worried Ron. You haven't passed one of Snape's quizzes in ages." said Harry

"You haven't passed one of Snape's quizzes in ages." mocked Ron letting out a snort.

"So what are you two up to this break?" asked Hermione seeing Ron's obviously sour face.

"I'm going to stay at Sirius' for the week. He says he's going to take me to where my parents used to stay." Harry said excitedly.

"I have to go home and keep an eye on Ginny. You wouldn't believe the things mum and dad have been hearing about her lately. Fred and George aren't helping a bit, they're probably out there telling mum just so I have to stay home." Stated Ron sounding quite angry

"So I guess that leaves me with my books." Hermione said under her breath smiling.

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Monday morning Hermione found herself alone with no place in particular to go. Harry had gone with Sirius and Ron and Ginny had returned to the Weasleys.

She decided to skip breakfast and stay in her room to finish her novel.

It was 12:37 in the afternoon and Hermione had already finished 'Northanger Abbey'. She had no plans for that day, so she had a snack of maple oatmeal and took a nap.

A piercing noise awoke Hermione as her muggle alarm clock went off. She was surprised to find that it was already 8:50 at night so she quickly dressed and rushed to the Great Hall for a proper dinner.

When Hermione entered the Great Hall she had a sudden spurt of realization. She had forgotten that most had gone home for half terms, so she planned to sit alone on the lengthy Gryffindor table. As soon as she arrived at the table she was joined with fellow Gryffindor Neville Longbottom.

"Hey Hermione." He said glumly

"Hello Neville, staying in this week?" she said cheerily

"Yeah, grandmother is going to a friend's for awhile, so I had to stay."

"Oh that's great, I'm staying too." Hermione stated

Just as Neville was about to protest to Hermione that his staying wasn't great at all an owl came swooping down to where they ate carrying a large bouquet of red and white roses along with a red and white envelope.

"I see Ron's missing you already." Neville teased forgetting his past protest

Hermione was in such amazement. She had never received anything as extravagant as the gift before her. But, she was almost positive it wasn't from Ron.

She noticed a red and white envelope attached to the thorn-less stems. Before opening the envelope she noticed the color scheme and immediately thought of how thoughtful this person was who was trying to show love and truth. She almost squealed at the thought.

Perhaps it was Krum…

Maybe it WAS Ron

Harry? No it couldn't be

Had Viktor really sent these? But it had been quite awhile since their last meeting…

Maybe it was indeed Ron…

"So who is it from?" Neville questioned awaking Hermione from her short reverie

She looked at Neville and cautiously took the envelope in her hands and examined it slightly. Its front was red and its back was white. She had never seen an envelope as well thought out as the one in her hands. Without further examination she opened its flap gently as to not tear it. As expected, there was a message inside it.

My Dearest Hermione,

My desire for you goes unnoticed, do not take this lightly. This is by no means a joke. You are the most beautiful creature I have ever laid eyes on. Your kindness goes beyond words and I would be lucky if you would ever look at me the same way you once did. I hope that you will at least give me a chance, for I have been an ignorant fool. Forgiveness is not easily given, but I hope I will have the chance to win yours. Please, take this small gift and let me show you I have changed. If you decide on anything your response will be waited for outside, where love is formed from the most unlikely object.

Fallaces sunt rerum species