Chapter 7
Another
Hermione walked to the cafeteria. There was a huge misunderstanding. She saw Harry and Ron sitting down. She started walking closer, but noticed Dahlia playing with Ron's hair. She took a deep breath and walked towards them.
"Hey guys..." she said. She was still watching Dahlia. Dahlia looked up apologetically. Ron just looked at her. Harry stood up and gave her a hug.
"Glad you're back. I was getting kind of worried. Especially when Dahlia told me what happened between the two of you." He sat back down. What did she say to them exactly? Hermione's eyes shifted between Ron and Dahlia.
"Umm, so... what have I missed..." She and Ron looked at each other. Ron looked angry with her, but Hermione didn't remember doing anything wrong.
"Will you just decide already!" Ron snapped.
Hermione was shocked. "What?"
"Stop being so confusing! Do you want to be around me or not. After what you did you should at least give the courtesy of a straight answer!"
"Wait, what did I do?" Ron rolled his eyes at her. Hermione flinched. She had never seen Ron this way before except for that time with the locket, but that was because part of Voldemort's evil soul lived in it. Dahlia was watching the arguement.
Ron stood up and leaned over the table at her. "Bloody hell Hermione. Don't you dare play innocent like that. You know what you did. You may not think it a big deal, but I do. GET AWAY FROM ME!"
Hermione backed up slowly. Tears began to flow down her cheeks. "Ron..." She turned and ran out of the room. She was making her way to her room when she ran into Actovious. She wiped at her tears.
"Hermione? Fancy seeing you of all people. What is the matter?" Hermione shook her head. "You can tell me." He smiled warmly at her. "You know, I'm a great listener." He pulled her into his arms.
At first, Hermione just stood there, not knowing what to do. Then she buried her head into his chest and continued to cry. He is so warm. And kind. Nothing like his cousin!
"Do you mind telling me what's wrong?"
Hermione sniffed. "I-I- I think Ron just broke up with me..."
