Chapter 10- Who Am I To Argue With That?

The feeling in Harry's chest never went away. The feeling of being broken, the feeling of being smashed to bits the feeling of rejection, the first- hand realization that the person you like likes someone else. Those feelings stayed with him all day, especially at night. Dean never came to the common room anymore. He and Hermione would go to her rooms, and Dean never came back until late, and that was only to sleep. Presumably, they were doing homework, because neither grade's faltered. Harry tried not to think about what must REALLY be happening in there.

Ron and Harry never seemed to be able to catch her alone anymore. She was always with Dean or with some of her friends from her other classes. She never read their notes to meet her somewhere. When Hermione saw Hedwig land in front of her, she would simply take the letter and tear it up. If she was having a particularly bad morning, Hermione would stand up, walk the few feet, and dribble the confetti squares into Ron or Harry's pumpkin juice. Every time that happened, the entire Hall would watch in silence. They too, were tired of watching the trio at odds.

Tired of watching this for the past month, Dean whispered into Hermione's ear as she sat down.

"Hermione, have you at least tried to listen to them? I don't like seeing you so upset."

"Dean, they still haven't tried to talk to me. I'll listen as soon as they try and TALK to me." Harry and Ron struggled to hear what they were saying, without looking like they were. Although Ron tried, Harry actually succeeded.

"Ron, I've got a plan." Harry smirked, as his best friend looked imploringly at him.

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Two mornings later, the Great Hall watched in silence as once again, Head Girl Hermione Granger dumped the confetti into Ron's juice.

As she was about to turn and leave, Harry called out her name. "Hermione, wait."

Excited babble broke out all over. Everyone was hoping they would finally make up.

The girl turned at her name. And just as sweet as anyone could be, she replied. "Yes Harry?"

"Would you meet Ron and I in the common room tonight? We need to talk to you."

Although her face still looked slightly angry, her eyes showed otherwise. Her eyes showed just how happy she was to hear their voices directed at her. "Alright."

Then she walked back to her seat at the table. Anyone who wasn't busily talking to their friends about what just happened could have seen the look of pure elation all three of their faces.

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Yes! Harry and Ron FINALLY got a clue!! I can't help but be proud of them….

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