Ch. 3

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The class snickered as Harry presented his potion.

"Mr. Potter. your antidote is supposed to bright green. not deep orange." Ron rested his head in his arms and sighed.

Poor Harry! Ron thought.

Harry's face was ghost-white.

"Sit down, Mr. Potter. or I'll test this on Mr. Weasley." Harry ran to his seat, leaving his potion vial with Snape.

"Ugh.. .Ron. that was so embarrassing." Harry complained quietly. Ron glanced at his potion which was bright green.

"Too bad." Ron said, sarcastically. Harry slapped him playfully. Ron laid his head on Harry's shoulder.

"Ron." Harry warned. "People can see us!"

Ron grinned. "Yeah. so?" Harry pushed him off his shoulder.

"So. I'm OK with this. but Hermione just found out! And I feel horrible about Ginny!"

Ron sat up straight. "OK, Harry. tell me when you are ready. until then, I'll wait EVER SO patiently."

Harry looked at Hermione to make sure she wasn't looking. She had her head over her cauldron. He snuck a quick kiss to Ron.

Ron blushed a deep shade of red. Harry glanced at Malfoy. He was glaring in Ron and Harry's direction.

"Ron." Harry whispered.

"Hm?"

"Look at Malfoy." Ron turned around and noticed Malfoy glaring at them. Ron faced Harry.

"Harry. earlier. Malfoy was. uh. making eyes at you. you know the breathing we heard? And the note. I think that it's Malfoy." Harry burst out laughing.

"Malfoy?! Draco Malfoy?!" Another fit of laughter overtook Harry.

Suddenly, the bell rang. Harry and Ron gathered their supplies and headed, with the mob, for the door.

"Harry." A voice came from behind them. They turned around and Hermione stood behind them.. "May I speak with you?" Then added, "Alone."

Harry looked to Ron. "Ron. I'll meet you back at the dorm before Divination, alright?" Ron nodded and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

"See you, Hermione. Bye-bye, Harry." With that, he headed off to the common room.

Harry faced Hermione. "Now, what?" The look on Hermione's face was pure torture. Pathetic and quiet, Hermione looked like a lost puppy.

"You can't act like you own everyone's heart! You can't act like you own mine. then push it away as though it doesn't exist!" She began to sob.

"Hermione. I never did anything. I didn't toy with anyone's heart! I've been kind to you since we met. and I've never led to on. I'm not like that. the only person I've ever loved is Ron and if you ever look into your heart, you'd know that!" Harry stormed off.



Ron had all his Divination supplies and was sitting in a comfy chair, his back to the door. Harry came up behind him.

"Hey, Ron." Harry said quietly. Ron spun around, a big grin on his face.

"Hi, Harry. how was your chat with Missy Jealous?"

Harry grinned. "Fine. I told her what I thought. And then I left."

"You know. Harry. we have a few minutes until we have to be at Divination." Ron smiled maniacally.

Harry smirked. "No. it'll take us awhile to get there." Ron groaned.

"Get your stuff, Harry. or we'll be late!" Harry ran to the boys' dormitory to grab his Divination stuff.

Ron picked up his bag and headed towards the door. Harry appeared at the top of the stairs and ran to meet Ron.

"Ready?"

"Let's go."



They arrived at the top of the trapdoor just in time. The room was musty as always.

"Mr. Potter. Mr. Weasley. take your seats." Harry and Ron headed, hand-in-hand, to their pillows and low table.

"Today we will continue Tea Leaves." Professor Trelawney said, in her mysterious manner, heading for the cupboard of teacups.

"Hopefully I get the Grim. maybe I'll see Sirius again." Harry pondered aloud. Ron elbowed him and laid his head on the table.

"Everything OK, Ron-hun?" Harry said, concerned by his love's actions. "Harry." Harry glanced at Ron.

"What is it, Ron?"

"What did Hermione say?" Harry looked at Ron.

"Ron."

"No, Harry. just tell me." Harry nodded and thought back.

"Alright. she said I pretended to love her. and that I acted like I owned everyone's heart." Harry looked towards the window.

"Harry. what did you say?"

Harry's eyes met Ron's. "What do you think I said, Ron?! That I love her? That it was all an act? No! I told her that I never led her on. that I never loved her. that I love you!" Ron pulled Harry closer.

"Oh, Harry." Ron muttered.

Ron continued to snuggle with Harry, despite the growing amount of attention from their classmates. Whispers could be heard. Snickers soon followed.

"I don't care anymore, Harry." Ron voice was a whisper.

"Me, neither." Ron kissed Harry on the forehead. They sat quietly together, Professor Trelawney standing in shock.