a/n Hey this is my first shot at a fanfic so please be kind in reviews. Also, it's a slash (containing m/m situations) so if that type of thing ain't your bag, baby, I suggest you turn back. This is only the prelude so i don't consider it a real chapter but i have about 8 of them written out so far but i will not post them till i get some hardcore feedback. at least 10 reviews. i know that's not a lot but with my luck i've learned to aim low. really really low. lol j/k. and please do me a huge favor and r/r my friend Mermaid of the Moon's story Harry Potter and the Enchantress Underwater. it means a lot to her and she won't post till she gets more reviews.

Title: A Fire Within Rating: R Pairing: RW/DM; HP/HG Spoiler: Harry Potter 1-4 Warning: This story is slash (which means there is m/m sichy-ations in case you didn't know). All kiddies, homophobes, close-minded people beware. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, none of these brilliant characters belong to me. Neither does their world. Luckily, the freedom of speech has empowered me to take control of their actions and use them for my own devices, but I'm not getting paid to do so.

Prelude to Passion ________________________________________________________________________

He sat thinking, "Does it have to be like this? Why can't I live a normal life?" He stared into the slowly dying fire that he sat before, hunched in an overgrown armchair. A tear gradually rolled down his cheek. He was glad that his companions had finally fallen asleep. He would have hated if Harry or Hermione had seen him crying. As he glanced over at them he thought of how lucky they were to have each other. "So lucky," he thought. "You don't realize how good you have it, do you, Harry? I'll bet you haven't felt one ounce of loneliness since you met her. She'll always be there for you. But what about me? Am I destined to live the rest of my life as a third wheel?" Once more he glanced at Harry and Hermione, who had fallen asleep in the same chair, before climbing the stairs to his dormitory. Little did he know that his life was about to change, drastically.

a/n yeah i know its short but the next chapters are longer. oh just to let you know that was Ron's pov. i kinda forgot to say that. please review i really need it. And for those of you who are wondering about the rating it will meet (and possibly exceed) that of an R rating.

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