Falling (out of) Love
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Chapter 5 – Out comes the truth~*
That night, Hermione arrived in the common room late. She hoped no one would make too much of a scene. But all the sixth years were buzzing. Sitting down next to Harry, she said,
"Hi all"
"Have fun today, Hermione?" Ron sneered.
"Why, yes I did. Didn't you?" She said sweetly.
"I lost my appetite when I saw you and Fred snogging."
"Excuse me, Ron, but since when is who I kiss any of your business?"
"It's been my business since who you kiss is my brother!"
"I think he can take care of himself. And besides, he kissed me first!" Hermione spoke, her voice rising. She stared at Ron then turned to her Potions homework.
"But…but why?" Ginny asked from the other side of her.
"It seemed right." Hermione said, shrugging.
"Alright. Whatever." Ginny shrugged as well, turning back to her homework. Hermione had debated whether to tell Ginny the truth – but decided not to. She did sort of like Fred now. But she didn't want Ginny angry with her. Sighing, she turned to Harry.
"Can I talk to you?"
"Sure, 'Mion." He said as they stood and went into the hall.
"What's up?" He asked, moving closer after seeing the worry in her eyes.
"I feel sort of bad bothering you like this, you know, with everything else going on" She began,
"Don't be. I already got a lecture from Ginny." He smiled.
"Oh, right then." Hermione continued, not quite sure what he meant, "Do you, um, you aren't mad at me, right?"
"Why should I be? Because you kissed Fred? No, maybe confused, but not angry. Ron, on the other hand.."
"Ron said no one could ever fancy me. Are you trying to say he does?" Hermione asked, catching on quickly.
"Well, it is a bit unusual. I mean, he gave you perfume for Christmas, he starts a row every time you mention the name 'Viktor Krum',"
"Which I've been doing a lot less often to save the peace." Hermione interrupted. Harry laughed.
"What I'm trying to say is, I'm starting to see a difference, Herm, I don't know about you." He finished as they walked back inside.
Parvati was now sitting rather close to Ron on the couch. They were both whispering. Sighing loudly, Hermione said,
"I think I'm going to turn in."
"Me, too." Ginny added, shooting Ron a dirty look.
"Night guys." Ginny said, winking at Harry. But all Harry could think about was Ron, Lavender and Parvati. He'd never shown interest in them before. He let his guard down a little and let his mind wander.
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The next day
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Because it was still the weekend and there were no classes, everyone was going to Hogsmede again. Everyone was talking about Fred and George. They loved the new store. Hermione, yet again, had plans to visit Fred to "seal the deal" per say.
"So, Hermione." Ginny began asking early that morning while they were dressing in the dormitory.
"Yeah?" She asked.
"Are you – I mean, do you really like Fred? As in, fancy him?" Hermione looked up, one foot halfway in a sock. That question caught her off guard. Ginny laughed but noticed the hesitation in her voice. Hermione sat, biting her lip.
"Well, Gin, I sort of think I do." Ginny nodded.
"Then we
better get ready to leave!" She exclaimed, still confused.
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The boy's Dormitory
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"C'mon, Ron! Wake up!" Harry said sleepily and threw a pillow at his best friend's head.
"Ow, Harry, what?"
"Today you're coming with us to see Fred and George." Harry continued, sitting on the end of Ron's bed. Ron sat up.
"Oh no I'm not. Who ever let Fred snog Hermione anyway?" Harry snorted. "Besides, I have a date with Lav – er, who do I have a date with?" Harry laughed. Fully dressed he headed towards the doors.
"See ya, mate." He called.
"No! wait. Who?"
"Ginny and I will probably be at Three Broomsticks later."
"Hey wait! Are you two…" Ron asked. Harry turned around and grinned.
"Grrreat." Ron said to the empty dormitory. "My sister and my best friend. My former best friend and my brother! Everyone is getting some except m-"
"Oh…Ronnie-poo!" A high and annoying voice rang out. Ron quickly covered himself and lay back on the bed. Miserably, he stared at the ceiling, saying, "what has the world come to?"
