Hello readers,
I'm sooo sorry that this took so long to post, with what the little problem fanfiction.net had with it's hardware. I would've posted it sooner but as you all know it was something that couldn't happen so here it is… FINALLY Chapter 2
Oh and there is something I wanted you guys to know ( just in case )
PRONUNCIATION FOR HERMIONE- { hur- my-'uh-nee } hehehe

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Harry and his little friends because if I did I'd have my fifth book out already!!!


Chapter 2- Is it true?

Harry and Ron walked into the Gryffindor common room to find Hermione lying on the couch reading a book, and petting her ginger cat, Crookshanks.

" I wonder if she even heard us come in, after all, you know how deeply involved she is with her books." Said Ron in a whisper and Hermione quickly retorted

" Yes, I heard you, and I hear you now."
"Oh ok, what's wrong you seem a bit… edgy" asked Harry with a little concern in his voice.

" Nothing it's just …er… my book was getting really good until you guys walked in and started chattering so loudly!" Hermione said this trying to cover up what was really bothering her, but Ron, always quick tempered, said
" Oh come off it Hermione, you lied to me earlier and I brushed it off, but now I can't. I mean two times in less than twenty-four hours? Hermione what's wrong? Did someone hurt you? 'cus if they did I'll hurt them three fold. Just let us know!" Ron said that in one breath, and so many emotions coursed through him at the very thought of someone trying to harm her, that he had to sit on the couch or else he would've stalked out of the room to find a punching bag.

" Ron, I know you care about me, and nothing or no one has tried or will hurt me, it's just…" Hermione stopped herself and thought of what Harry and Ron would say? Did they already know? Was she that obvious?

"It's just," she continued " I see most of the girls fancying some cute guy, but I could never picture myself with anyone" Hermione said this, but she knew she was lying to the two people who mattered the most to her. She trusted them, but she was not ready to trust anyone with her feelings, not even herself.

" Oh Hermione, I'm sure there are plenty of guys who'd love for you to picture him with you, but maybe it's someone outside Hogwarts that'll be the one for you. " Harry said this trying to sound convincing, but Ron was looking very pale now.

" You've got a point Harry. Thank you, now if you two don't mind I'd like to finish my book." And with that she tuned them out and continued to read, or at least pretend to read.

" Fancy a game of Wizard's Chess, Ron?"
"Uh-huh, but this time let's bet on it." Said Ron with enthusiasm because he was sure he'd win, and so was Harry.
" Uh, ok Ron, but not that much."

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" Hey Harry, did you mean that? Could you picture Hermione with anyone outside Hogwarts, because I sure can't." said Ron looking shyly at the chessboard. Harry sat and wondered why Ron looked so hurt that he'd said that.

" Ron " Harry lowered his voice to a whisper. " Why don't you tell her how you feel?"

" ARE YOU INSANE? " Ron said this rather loudly, but Hermione pretended not to notice it, even though Ron lowered his voice so only Harry could hear him " I wouldn't jeopardize our friendship like that. Plus, she said it herself, she doesn't like anyone, so why would I even bother to tell her. I'm not ready Harry"

Harry thought about and finally said, "I guess you're right Ron, but you'd better hurry up before another guy attacks her, you know how beautiful she's become."

" She's always been beautiful to me." Ron said and looked at Hermione and just sighed, Harry couldn't hold in the laughter, but was courteous enough to try and cover it up with a cough.

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Hermione couldn't read, she simply stared at her book. How could she feel such strong feelings towards a man, but keep it to herself? She knew that for sure she would mess up her friendship with Harry and Ron if she told them how she felt. She thought to herself… Why him, couldn't my heart choose anyone else, but why him? How could these feelings be if they shared such a passion for each other and that passion was hatred at times, but he was very sweet in private. She started to drift off to sleep with these thoughts… How did he feel towards her, DID he even feel towards her… She had to find out, without telling him of course.

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That's all for now… OOH who does little Miss Hermione fancy???? HAHAHA just thought I'd leave you hanging for a while. I'll give you all more subtle clues throughout the next chapters. KEEP UP THE REVIEWING I LOVE THEM!! I WILL HAVE CHAPTER 3 UP IN 2DAYS, So keep a lookout!
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Willow