A/N: ahh..the ninth chapter to the story. Its interesting how far this story had come! Did you know that this started in a notebook from school that I wrote in a lot while at school? Yeah, that's right. Now, I know that many of you are probably wondering how many chapters there will be total. The truth? I don't know. The characters decide how long this story is going to be. And from what I can tell, it's not over yet. Anyway, finals are over, yes, but I now have to make room for Trig. Yes, Trig. I hate it. Yuck, but alas, here I am. Be patient with me please because I am not able to write as much as I used to. Thanks guys! Oh hey! I just watched Moulin Rouge…that is the BEST movie!
Chapter 9: "Come What May"
Hermione stared at the boys. They had their faces set deep in thought, as if trying to put together the absurdity of the idea. Looking at each other, they both knew that they wanted to know the same thing. Harry spoke first, though.
"Let me get this straight. You want to…pretend…that we didn't get back together, right? Don't you think that it would be more effective to show them that we are happy now…without them around?" Harry asked, his eyebrows furrowed.
Hermione huffed, throwing her hands up.
"No! We want them to think that we are angry with each other still so we can lure them into a false sense of security and then WHAM!" Hermione pounded her fist, making the others jump.
"Wham?" Ron asked, wondering what exactly she meant by wham.
"Yes, Wham!" Hermione repeated, then seeing the looks on their faces she sighed and spoke again. "Wham meaning that we get them back. I don't know exactly what that is yet but it will come in time, right?"
Ron and Harry nodded, finally realizing the whole potential of this plan.
"Alright, so we have to carry this out soon." Hermione said, looking expectantly at them, as they exchanged eye contact with each other. " Meaning now?"
Harry sighed, knowing that she was set on carrying this through, meaning she was not going to talk to Harry, and she would still act as if she were mad. He didn't like the idea, but it made Hermione happy, so he was willing to try. For her. If Hermione had known that Harry felt that way, maybe then she would have suggested something else, but at the moment, Harry face gave way to no sort of emotion, except a forced smile that convinced Hermione that there was no problem.
Ron, however, saw the expression that pained Harry's face.
"I had better go work on my homework now." Hermione said, standing with her bag. " Bye, guys…"
She looked at Ron and smiled, then at Harry, where her smile faltered a little. She held her gaze longer than she had with Ron, because she knew how painful this would be, not to be able to touch any part of Harry until they carried it out. Then, something took over her. She looked around the emptying common room, then leaned down and kissed Harry, passionately as if it were the last time she would be able to. And for her, it felt that way. She smiled, inched away from his face.
"No one was looking.."
Then she caught sight of Ron, a deeper shade of red than usual.
"Except him. But he won't tell." She motioned towards Ron. Ron relaxed a little, enough to act casually. Hermione juts smiled and brushed Harry's cheek with her hand. As she removed her hand from his face, Harry grabbed it and kissed her fingertips.
"When your lonely, just remember that I love you and will always love you, no matter what." He then curled up her fingers and kissed her knuckles. Placing her closed hand on his chest, right above his heart, he held his gaze. " I'm here forever."
Hermione broke the gaze first, trying to control her emotions, but letting them get the better of her. She let a tear run down her cheek. Then she aggressively wiped it and blinked a few times. She squeezed Harry's hand back and took a deep breath. Then she nodded and glanced at Ron.
" You're going to need to help me now." Hermione said as Ron stood, putting an arm around her as she walked away, willing herself not to look back. But she did anyway, and she saw Harry push back his messy hair from his eyes as he stood, going the opposite direction.
"It's just for a little while.." Hermione muttered to herself.
"What?" Ron said, concerned.
"Hm?" Hermione said distractedly," Oh, nothing Ron. Well, here I go…"
Eep. That was fun! Poor Harry and Hermione. A little dramatic but hey, that's what fan fiction is all about! Hope you liked it. This was longer and gave a little more away. You like the plan? Hey, I want you guys to give me some ideas on what you want to happen next! Now, your probably thinking, "She doesn't know what to do???" I DOOO!! I just want to see if your perspective is close to mine. Maybe I'll input some of the ideas…Don't worry, I'll credit those ideas!!