I don't own JK's characters, just the plot.

::faints:: I wake up bright and early today, expecting to have nothing new happen, I check my email, and my inbox is filled with reviews! I'm ecstatic, I'm so glad you guys are reading this and really enjoying it! I must thank you all! not telling, muykiay, Roxane, Hermionne, cassgrl087, ronsgurl1313, Luna Lovegood, iLoVeDrAcO15, Julie, mila, the guy, and Wandering-Storyteller!

Also, a special thanks to Luna Lovegood and Roxane, I had no idea Cho and Katie Bell were above them! Cho plays a pretty big part in this story though, so she didn't graduate. =P Same with Katie Bell. Sorry! I really should read the books a bit more in depth. Those two will probably be the only un-realistic thing in this story. Ok? =) I know, I'm horrible. Sorry again!

One more thing, I love hearing from my readers, If you want, you can email me [amaya@the-lair.com] or AIM me [amaya yelled], I love hearing opinions, good or bad!

I'll shut up now, and get to the story!

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"So, now what are you going to do now that you're stuck with Cho?" Harry asked.

Ron's happiness had left him again.

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"I don't have much of a choice." a dissapointed Ron said. "I can't just break up with her..."

"She 'just broke up' with me.." Harry mumbled.

"...Not only would that be hurtful to the poor girl, but people will start to talk, you know?"

Harry seemed puzzled. "No, I don't." He said truthfully.

"You know, everyone will say 'Did you hear he broke it off with Cho and went for that Granger? I don't think he really likes her, practically everyone likes Cho!' All because Hermione doesn't have the same reputation as her." Ron ruffled his hair irritably.

"Good point." Harry said while trying to fix a scratch in his glasses. "Reparo!" Harry announced incorrectly. Another pair of glasses appeared on his head. "But, the answer is obvious. You have to get Cho to break it off with YOU."

"And how do you reckon I do that?"

"Reparo!" Harry shouted again, incorrectly. A third pair of glasses appeared in his free hand. "Make her think you're interested in another girl."

"I AM interested in another girl!" Ron was obviously frustrated.

"Well, that's easier then. Make it very obvious you fancy Hermione." said Harry, who was now confused on how he got three pairs of glasses, all complete with a scratch.

"But then, I'll have the same problem with people, you know, saying rubbish. I don't want Hermione to get the wrong idea."

"But if Cho ends it, it'll look like she changed her mind, not you." Harry was now blowing on the original pair of glasses, as if the scratch would just fly away if he blew hard enough.

"Good point, but then when I ask Hermione, it'll look like she was second choice."

"Reparo!" Harry shouted for the last time, and the scratch disappeared on the original pair of glasses. "Well mate, I gave you my opinion. I don't know what else to say." He put the glasses on.

"Thanks." Ron said sadly.

"Well, I'm going to turn in. It's been a long day." Harry looked out the window. "G'night!" Harry took off his glasses and held up the other two pair. "If you see anyone that needs glasses, bring 'em to me."

Ron nodded, and went into the common room. The first years were still playing Truth or Dare. "Dad would find them most interesting..." He mumbled as he crawled through the portrait hole. Ron started down the Grand Staircase, heading to the Great Hall hoping to find leftover scraps from dinner. He hadn't eaten all day. After about five minutes of walking, he heard a familar voice behind him.

"Hiii Ron!!" Ron stopped walking. It was Cho. She ran onto the left step beside him. "So, how do you want me to style my hair for the Ending Ball?" She asked cheerfully.

Ron saw this as a perfect opportunity. "Like Hermione's hair." He said calmly.

"Granger?" Cho said in a disgusted tone. Ron noticed her pupils go to the left. "Granger!" She said out of breath. She grabbed his shoulders, and swung him onto the step in front of her. Ron was still processing everything that happened, when Cho put her hand on the back of his head and pulled him toward her. Ron finally processed it. Cho was kissing him! She finally broke free of the kiss after a few seconds. Ron was expecting for Cho to look at him afterwards, but she was looking beyond him, with a satisfied smile on her face. Ron turned around.

There stood Hermione, her cheeks shiny from tears that had just dried, looking horrified.

Ron started to talk, to try and explain himself, but he didn't get the chance. Hermione had already run away.

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"Hermione! What on earth..?" Ginny just walked into the Girl's Dormitory. Hermione was on the floor, leaning against her trunk, petting Crookshanks, and crying her eyes out.

"Why are you crying again?" Ginny sat beside her.

Hermione was having trouble breathing again. "I - was - walking - down - the - Grand - Staircase..." Hermione paused. "I - saw - Ron."

"And..?" Ginny was confused about why that would make Hermione cry.

"He - He... was - kissing... - Cho..."

Ginny was obviously surprised by this. "I'm sorry, Hermione." She took out a napkin from her pocket, and wiped the wetness on Hermione's face away.

"I - think - I'm - desperate - enough - for - Draco." Hermione said in a worthless tone.

Ginny put an 'oops' expression on her face. "I heard him today, he only wants pureblood dates. Sorry..."

Hermione burst. "Is this nightmare ever going to end?!" She shouted. "Not even good enough for DRACO?" She buried her face in her hands. Her voice become quiet. "No more..."

Ginny took Hermione's left hand. "Don't worry, Hermione! Everything will work out, I know it!"

"How can you be so sure?" Hermione snapped.

"Trust me." Ginny said cheerfully. She tightened the grip on Hermione's hand, and looked straight into her eyes. "These outbursts arn't helping. You have to be stronger than this, Hermione! You're crying way too much! Take a deep breath, and promise me. Crying too much is for the weak. Sometimes it's good to cry, but not every hour of the day! Nothing works out that way. You've got to learn to take things better. Promise me you'll try to, and as long as you don't break that promise, everything will work out. Trust me!"

Hermione was amazed. Ginny, younger than her, was about ten years more mature. Here she was crying her eyes out, because of a little bump in the road, and Ginny was giving her lessons on life. "I promise." Hermione said. That was about all she could say, as she was still in awe of this girl.

"I think you need to sleep." Ginny let go of Hermione's hand. "It will help." She gave the napkin to Hermione. "Get rid of those tears. For good." Ginny smiled, and left the dormitory.

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The next day went by very fast. Ron barely spoke to Hermione, just a "Hi" and a "Bye" every so often. Cho was not getting the hints Ron was giving. Harry and Ginny had decided to go to the Ending Ball together. Hermione still didn't have a date. She hadn't cried, either. She was hurting, but she learning to take it better. Monday had snuck up on everyone, and first thing in the morning was the Quidditch Match - Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff.

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Hermione and Harry sat together in the front row to watch. The match hadn't even started yet, and half the Gryffindor's were singing the good version of "Weasley is our King". Five minutes later, the match started, and Gryffindor already made one goal. Seconds after, Harry became very pale.

"What's wrong, Harry?!" Hermione shouted over the loud crowd.

"Look by Ron's head!" Harry shouted back.

There was a large bludger circling Ron's skull.

"I don't think he notices!" Harry shouted.

"What on earth is that guy doing?" The announcer shouted. "One of the Gryffindor beaters, I can't make out which one, is heading straight for Weasley!"

The unnamed beater took a swing at the bludger circling Ron's head, in attempt to help Ron. The bludger flew away, and Ron was hit square in the skull. The entire audience gasped. Ron's limp body fell off his broom.

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I think I made that a cliffie. Sorry! Also very sorry about the Cho/Katie Bell thing! =( Wow, this chapter took me all morning to type! Don't forget to review/email/AIM! ::hehe::

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