All these characters in this story belong to J.K. Rowling.
Chapter IV
The next morning as Harry and Ron were meeting Hermione in the Great Hall, Harry saw Cho Chang, the most beautiful 6th year Ravenclaw in Hogwarts. She smiled and waved politely and Harry was really surprised when she came towards him. Ron and Hermione took the hint that they wanted to talk alone so they went over and sat down.
" Hi Harry, how have you been lately?" Cho asked a little embarrassed.
" I've been fine, and you?"
" Fine as well. I was wondering if you want to meet with me in the library on Saturday or something." Cho was staring at the floor.
" Err, sure what time?"
" How is 3:30?" she asked. Harry agreed and they both parted ways. Harry approached the Gryffindor table and could tell that Ron and Hermione were now not in the best of moods with each other. For they were both scowling and not saying a word or even looking at each other.
" That's odd," Harry thought to himself," they are always staring at one another."
" Hey Ron! You never believe what Cho just asked me," Harry said. But Ron didn't seem to be paying that much attention.
" Oh, what Harry?" Ron said sounding a little unconcerned.
" She wanted to meet with me in the library on Saturday. What is up with you two?" Harry asked. Hermione looked up for the first time since Harry had returned and said,
" Oh, Ron is just being nosy again and it's making me angry."
" I was not being nosy! I was making conversation!" Ron yelled angrily.
" He was asking about everything I told Neville last night. Sounds to me like he was asking for a great detailed story about how I refused poor Neville," she said lowering her voice so no one, not even Neville sitting close by could hear.
" Hermione, he came back over to us and told us that you liked someone, " Ron said trying to get her to confess.
" Yes, that is true Ron," She added.
" Please tell us! Who is it??" Ron asked seriously. Harry tried to figure out why Ron was asking so seriously.
" I can't," she murmured.
" Please, you can trust us!" Ron went on trying to convince her.
" Could you please stop asking Ron? I've never met someone who was as nosy as you are. Just leave me alone!" Hermione was almost losing her temper. And Ron had already lost his.
" Fine. If you can't trust us then I'll just leave!" and with that Ron stormed out of the Hall with a look of anger and hurt on his face. After a few minutes Hermione whispered, " Harry, you are so quiet."
" I really don't know what to say. Ron has been acting a little strange lately."
" Yes he has been. Harry, can I confess something?" Hermione looked down at her plate and hid her eyes.
" Yes, I'll listen to you." Harry was really curious about what she would say next. Her face turned red and she smiled anxiously and said,
" The person I like is..." She went quiet.
" Who Hermione?" Harry asked waiting impatiently as she further hid her face from view.
" Ron." Hermione said blushing heavily. After a few minutes when Harry was quiet she added, " Say something, Harry." Harry looked at her and said,
" I'm not sure what to say. I can't say that I am surprised though." Hermione looked up at him suspiciously.
" What do you mean?" She said suddenly turning white, " Am I that obvious? Is it written on my face???"
" No, well.... sorta. But I can tell you right now, Ron doesn't even suspect a thing. He's too thick, remember?" Hermoine let out a little laugh,
" You're right Harry. Thanks for making me feel better. But that's why I didn't want to answer him. Oh Harry, please don't tell him!"
" Your secret is safe with me Hermione," Harry smiled to himself. He thought she liked Ron and now his suspicions had been confirmed
