Performed by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
Somewhere out there
Beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinking of me
And loving me tonight
Somewhere out there
Someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another
In that big somewhere out there
And even though I know how very far
apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing
On the same bright star
And when the night wind starts to sing
a lonesome lullaby
If helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky
Somewhere out there
If love can see us through
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true
And even though I know how very far
apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing
On the same bright star
And when the night winds starts to
sing a lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky
Somewhere out there
If love can see us through (can see us through)
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true
It was the longest summer of their lives. Hermione's parents took her to New York City for a vacation. She spent a large part of it in her hotel room, lying on her bed, crying hysterically. She sent several owls to Ron, but they came back with the letters unopened.
Ron had tried to keep his mind off of Hermione's betrayal during the summer by keeping busy. The problem was that everything he did reminded him of Hermione. Going to Quidditch games reminded him of the games they had watched together. Going shopping in Diagon Alley made him remember the many times he and Hermione had gone shopping for school supplies and other items. He desperately wanted to open the many letters she sent, but fought the urge and sent them back. On top of everything, Ron had been furious with Harry for comforting Hermione when he was supposed to be his best friend. In his anger, he had not said goodbye to Harry when the Hogwarts Express had reached King's Cross, and he refused to write to Harry for most of the summer.
Harry could not stand the fact that he and Ron were fighting. He had sent Ron a letter after a month had gone by, determined to put an end to the argument. Ron had been thrilled when he had spotted Hedwig flying toward his house. Harry was not angry with Ron, and he wanted to fix things. Everything would work out. Ron had written back immediately saying he was sorry for ignoring Harry, and inviting Harry to stay with him for the remainder of the summer. Harry had accepted, and had arrived by way of floo powder shortly after.
Harry and Ron arrived at King's Cross with Ginny, who quickly ran off to find Neville. Ron was nervous. He knew he was going to see Hermione, and he was not sure what he should say when he did. He was still furious with her. Hermione, however, made it easier on Ron, avoiding the car he and Harry were sitting in.
"Hermione!" A familiar voice called. "Hermione, over here!" Hermione thought she was hallucinating for a moment. Ginny Weasley was waving at her from a seat in the car she was in. Hermione cautiously walked over to where Ginny, Neville, and Neville's toad Trevor sat.
"Hermione, I'm so glad to see you," Ginny said.
"You are?" Hermione asked, quite confused at Ginny's warmth toward her.
"Look, I'm sorry about what happened last year. I realized that you would never kiss a Slytherin. I mean, you hate them! And I know that you love Ron. I believe you. I'm sorry I didn't believe you before, but Ron's my brother, and I'm protective of him." Ginny patted the empty seat across from her.
Hermione sat down, relieved. "Thank you so much for saying that, Ginny. I was convinced everyone would still hate me." She paused, and then asked sadly, "How's Ron?"
"Miserable, although he'd never admit it. He missed you like crazy, but unfortunately, my brother knows how to hold a grudge. Give him time, and I know he'll come crawling back to you."
"I hope you're right…" Hermione shook her head and tried to think positively. She changed the subject. "So, how was your summer?"
"Terrible! Nevie was in Egypt with his grandmother all summer and I didn't get to see him once! It was awful. I'm so glad the summer's over so I don't have to be away from my Nevie any more."
"I'm glad you're happy, Ginny. You deserve it."
"So do you, Hermione, and believe me, you'll be happy again soon." Ginny sounded so certain of this that Hermione almost believed her.