A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks for all the great Reviews. I'm really sorry to dissapoint all you R/H fans, but I'm an H/H shipper myself.::gets stuff thrown at her by R/H fans:: I know, I know But don't worry I promise to find a good match for Ron in this story too. I'm not sure how many chapters this is going to be I only have about 3 chapters on paper right now, but there will be way more chapters than that. Keep reviewing
Hermione came down from the girls' dormitories a few moments later, her coat draped over her arms. "Let's go." she said standing at the potrait hole. Hermione walked out and Harry quickly followed her.
They walked through the halls and out of the great oak doors, that led out onto the cold grounds. Harry held out his hand for Hermione in what he hoped looked like a friendly gesture. She took his hand and he led her out towards the lake. Hermione hadn't noticed Harry looking at her out of the corner of his eye.
"Soo.." he said.
"So.." Hermione said. Before either of them could come up with something to talk about, a cold drawling voice came from behind them.
"Oh how sweet. It's Potty and the Mudlblood. Off for an afternoon stroll, are we?"
Harry and Hermione turned around at the same time, and Harry dropped Hermione's hand.
"Do us all a favor and shove off, Malfoy." Hermione said glaring at Draco. Malfoy put his arm around Hermione in a cold way.
"Interrupting your romantic moment with lover boy am I, Granger?" he said. Hermione looked at Malfoy's hand which was draped over her shoulder.
"Get you tentacles off me, Malfoy." Hermione demanded with disgust on her face.
"Who'd want to touch a Mudblood anyway." Draco said cruelly, removing his arm from her shoulder.
"Shut up, Malfoy or you'll have my fist in your face." Harry said coolly. He was clenching his fists at his sides.
"Oh, are you gonna hit me Potter? You think I'm afraid of you? Even if you do hit me Granger is still a filthy Mudblood and you just a skinny prat whose parents died in vain." This had set Harry off. He raised his fist and was about to beat Malfoy's face in, when Hermione grabbed his wrist and pulled his arm down.
"Come on, Harry. Let's go. Come on." she said pulling a fuming Harry away from Malfoy. Harry was still glaring back at Malfoy when they reached the entrance to Hogwarts. "Harry, you can't let Malfoy get to you like that. I mean we've been putting up with him since our first year and we're in our 6th year now. When will you and Ron learn not to get so angry at him. I mean sure he's a prick, but if you hit him it's just going to get worse."
"He deserves to get a good punch once in a while, though. Don't you agree?"
"Well...maybe once in a while." Hermione smirked slightly as they walked up toward Gryffindor tower.
"Plus he doesn't have the right to insult someone as...wonderful as you, Hermione." Harry mentally smacked himself for saying this. 'You're going to give yourself away, Harry.' Harry saw Hermione's cheeks turn pink.
" Um...thanks, Harry." she said quietly. Harry said the password ("Huffinfuffer") and they entered the common room. They didn't realize how long they'd been out. People were allready back from Hogsmeade. Hermione spotted Ron as he brushed by her.
"Ron, we need to talk. Please?" Hermione said.
"Fine." Ron said stiffly. And Hermione and Ron walked out the potrait hole. Harry sat down and played a game of exploding snap with Fred until Ron came bursting in 30 minutes later.
"Ron, whatsa matter? Where's Herm?" Harry asked, but Ron just ignored him and stormed up to the boys' dormitories.
"That doesn't sound good." Fred chimed in. But Harry was allready out the potrait hole.'Where could Hermione be?' He was so lost in thought that he bumped into Neville, nearly knocking him over.
"Oh, sorry Neville."
"It's ok, Harry." and Neville began to walk away.
"Wait Neville!" Neville turned around. "Have you seen Hermione?" Harry asked.
"Actually, I just saw her in the library...she looked kinda upset."
"Thanks Neville." and Harry rushed off toward the library. Madame Pince glared at him as he ran through the door, Harry who noticed this slowed down as he walked further into the library. He searched around for a minute until he came across Hermione, who was sitting at a table behind a large shelf of books. She was sobbing softly. Harry stood infront of her.
"Herm, what happened?" Harry asked in a tender voice. Hermione looked up at him, her face was tears-streaked and tears were still welling up in her eyes and pouring down her cheeks.
"I-I told him...that I was s-sorry I didn't have the same f-feelings....and...he said that... he didn't want to s-see me again." she said in between sobs. "Harry I think I just lost my best friend."
"No. Your best friend is standing right in front of you." he sat down next to her and gently wiped the tears off her cheeks. Harry put an arm around her comfortingly and she buried her face in his shoulder, still crying softly. "Shh...it's ok Hermi. Don't cry." he lifted her chin up, her eyes were red from crying. "Everything's gonna be fine. Let's go back up to the common room, ok?" Harry helped her up and kept his arm around her. She looked so frail when she was upset. Halfway back up to the common room Hermione spoke.
"Do you think he'll ever forgive me?"
"You should be forgiving him. It's not your fault you only like him as a friend." Harry said softly. "I'll talk to him when I get up into the boys' dormitories."
"Thanks Harry." Hermione said as they reached the portrait of the fat lady. Harry said the password and they walked into the common room. "I guess I better get to bed." Hermione said.
"Yeah me too."
"Harry...thanks again" she said tucking a few strands of hair behind her ears and looking up at him.
"Anytime, Herm....anytime." He said, pulling her into a hug.
Harry walked up the the boys' dormitories hoping to talk to Ron, but he was allready asleep.
Harry was allready in Potions the next day and he still hadn't talked to Ron about Hermione. Harry was sitting between the two chopping frogs' legs. Harry whispered to Ron while Snape's back was turned. "I need to talk to you after dinner."
"Why not after class?" Ron asked.
" Because, Ron unless you want everyone knowing you like Hermi, I suggest we go outside after dinner.
So after dinner Rona and Harry went off to chat.
"Do you still want to go outside and talk, Harry?"
"Nah, its all ready dark. Plus it's freezing."
"O.k." said Ron. They walked down the corridor, found an empty class room and stepped in.
"We gotta talk about Herm." Harry said.
"What about her?" Ron said icily.
"She's devastated. She didn't do anything wrong, Ron. She told you the truth and all you did was desert her! You've got to tell her you're sorry!
"O-o.k I'll talk to her tommorow.
"Good."
"You like her don't you, Harry? Why didn't you tell me?"
"Huh?" Harry said, his eyes widening.
"Come off it Harry. I know you like her...even more than I did, it seems."
"I-uh....well...I-I guess...yeah I do...like...I mean love her.
"I knew it! Why don't you tell her? I mean I'm sure she probably feels the same way."
"What if she doesn't?
"I think she likes you just as much. Even if she doesn't you have a better temper than me."
"Ok, but before I go I just wanna make sure you'll make up with Herm. Do you promise to?"
"I promise."
A/N: Did ya like it? Well? R/R! By the way..give me some ideas on who you think should be Ron's perfect match...I was thinking about maybe Lavender? In the next chapter Ron and Hermione will make up so, never fear! I know this chapter was kind of short but chapter 3 will probably be longer. I really want at least 10 reviews on this chapter. Thanks!