Harry finds out: part 1
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Ron and Hermione are dating. Harry doesn't know yet. they plan to tell him, but he finds out first........

5th year. Sept. 13.

Ron and Hermione walked down the corridor, hand-in-hand, both content to have some time alone. It was hard for them to get any privacy nowadays. They hadn't told Harry about their relationship just yet.
It wasn't because they didn't want to. They had talked about it and said that they should tell their best friend that they were together. It was that they didn't want Harry to feel left out now that his best friends were now more than just friends.
They went to the common room, said the password(), and sat together on the couch in front of the fire. Ron leaned in and kissed Hermione, wrapping his arms around her. When they had parted, Hermione smiled.
As much as i would like to continue, Ron, we need to stop. Harry could walk in at anytime. she said. Ron sighed and straightened up. Don't look so sad, Hermione told him. Once we tell him, we can do this whenever we want and we won't have to worry about him catching us. She kissed him quickly, then pulled back.
We should tell him, you know. Ron said to her. I feel bad sneaking around like this. And behind Harry's back.
I know, and we will tell him, I promise. They sat like that for a while. Hermione finally stood up. I should go to bed. I'll see you in the morning. She kissed him again, then turned and walked up the stairs to her dormitory.
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Sept. 19th. Hermione's birthday.

Hermione awoke that morning to bright sunlight and turned on her side, trying to block the sun from getting in her eyes. Realizing she wasn't going to get any sleep, she sat up and looked at her calender.
Sept. 19th! It was her 15th birthday, and she had almost completely forgotten about it!
Hermione looked at her bedside table, and gasped. There was a bouquet of flowers and a box of assorted candies on the table. She picked up the card and read it allowed to herself:
Dearest Hermione,
Happy birthday! I know i wasn't supposed to do this, but i just had to. You mean alot to me, Mione.
They say love is like a spell. I guess i was pointed in the right direction!
Love always,
Ron

Hermione, got out of bed, put her robe on and ran down to the common room. She very quickly checked to make sure Harry wasn't around. He wasn't, but Ron was sitting at the fire. Hermione ran up to him and flung her arms around him, planting a kiss on his surprised lips. When she pulled away, he smiled at her.
You got the presents, i take it? he said. Hermione nodded.
Thank you, Ron. Hermione said. She kissed him again. they parted, and not 3 seconds later Harry came down the stairs.
Hey, guys. Harry said. Happy birthday, Hermione. he added, smiling. Hermione hugged him.
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That night, Ron and Hermione sat alone in the common room, sometimes talking, and sometimes kissing a bit. Hermione loved finally being 15. She hated being the baby in her year. Now she felt more equal to the rest of the class.
Hermione had a lot of insecurities, many of which she had told Ron. He always tried his best to cheer her up. Her main ones were not feeling pretty, not really feeling like much of a catch anyway, and not feeling like she really deserved Ron as her boyfriend. She had lamented about this a little tonight.
Hermione, how can you think that? he said, thunderstruck. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever met, the guys don't know what they're missing by not noticing you. Not that I'd want them to, and if either of us doesn't deserve the other, i don't deserve you for a girlfriend.
Hermione smiled and hugged him tightly. Ron hugged her back. God, how he loved her. Ron kissed her lips softly, sighing against her mouth as she kissed him back. They parted, and Ron looked into her eyes.
We can't keep this a secret much longer, Hermione. If we keep snogging like this, Harry's bound to catch us. I want him to know by being told, not by seeing us kissing. Ron said, quietly. Hermione nodded her assent. She was sitting in Ron's lap by now. She quickly moved to sit next to him.
Well.......he's gone to bed now. he won't see us..... Hermione whispered suggestively. Ron got the message and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her. This went on for several minutes before Ron finally broke away. They smiled at one another, then Hermione laid her head on Ron's chest, neither speaking.
Well, this certainly explains a lot. said a voice from the Boy's staircase. Ron and Hermione whipped around to look at who had spoken.
It was Harry. He was staring at them, a combination of anger, sadness, and relief on his face. He felt relieved that they had seen the light, but sad and angry because they had kept this from him. They were supposed to be his best friends. Ron and Hermione were sitting on the couch, looking guilty. Harry walked over and seated himself in an armchair across from the two of them.
How long had this been going on? Harry asked. Ron and Hermione looked at each other quickly, a decision passing between them. They nodded, and turned to Harry.
We've.......technically been together since the beginning of July. Ron told him. Harry's jaw dropped. How had they kept this from him?
Why didn't you two tell me? What happened to being best friends Harry exclaimed.
You are still our best friend, Harry, Hermione cried. We-we...didn't want you to get upset, or feel put out now that we're together, that's all.
Oh, so you decided to hide it from me instead? Gee, thanks, guys. I feel so good now. I wouldn't feel left out. I have other friends. we've actually been waiting for you two to come to your senses.
Ron and Hermione stared at him. Who's We', Harry? Ron asked.
Everyone! Dean, Seamus, Lavender, Parvati, just about every Weasley to pass through this school since we started at it. Everyone knew that you two were completely bonkers for each other, but we didn't want to say anything. Harry almost yelled. Listen, i'm going to bed. I need some time to think. I'll see you two later. And with that, Harry turned around and walked back up the stairs to the boy's dorms.
Ron and Hermione sat silently for a while, still taking in what had just happened. Harry had seemed angry with them. very angry.
Oh, Ron, I'm so sorry. If i hadn't.......then Harry wouldn't have..... Hermione started to say, miserably, but Ron cut her off.
This isn't your fault, Mione. He would've found out anyway, you know that, Ron told her reassuringly, kissing her lightly. Look, we should both go to bed. I'll see you in the morning, Ok? Hermione nodded. They kissed once more, then headed up to the dormitories.

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