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Chapter 9 - Crush on Hermione

Draco's POV

I gaped at the Gryffindor table. I couldn't see what had actually happened but I saw Weasley lean in and when he returned to his position, Hermione got a surprised look on her face.

Jealousy and fury boiled inside me. I wanted to walk over, give Weasley a punch, a vicious kick and cast him the Cruciatus Curse. But, I reminded myself miserably. I have no reason to.

Hermione's POV

I looked at Ron, dazed. Wha-What happened? Did Ron Weasley, my best friend since first year, kiss me?

Ron's face turned red under my gaze.

"R-Ron, what was t-that for?" I stammered.

He turned even redder. "Hermione... I'm in love with you."

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I KNOW! DON'T SAY IT! This is an extremely short chapter. But I wanna leave it as a cliffy. Don't like it? So sue me. =P Hehe.

LonelyGer