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Ron took Hermione to a relatively quiet corner of Hogsmeade, and decided to tell her here.

"Why did you take me here Ron? I want to take a look at the Shrieking Shack now that they know there's no ghosts in it." Hermione started to walk back.

"Wait wait! Hermione, I want to tell you something. We'll go to the Shrieking Shack when I'm done." Ron pulled her back.

Hermione turned around, "Ok, Ron. Shoot."

"Thanks 'Mione. Ahem.. well, we've known each other for quite some time right?"

"Right."

"Well, remember during 4th year, after the Yule Ball we had a big fight?"

"Yeah, why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?"

"Uh well. I just want to tell you I was mad at you for going with Viktor Krum not only because it was like betraying our school, but also because I was jealous. I mean I wish you went with me. I didn't realize how I felt at the time, I've thought about it a lot lately. So all I'm trying to say is.. well.. I like you!" Ron finished, breathless cuz he spoke so fast.

Hermione was speechless. Of all the things that Ron could have told her, she definitely didn't expect this. She didn't know what to think. Ron in Hermione's mind was always her best friend, she never thought more than that.

"So.. uh.. that's why you took me out here and left Harry in the bar." Hermione managed to say.

"So.. he knew?"

"Well, yeah. He's my best friend. And I needed his help, at least he had some experience with Cho, and I had none. But that's not important here. Hermione, I need to know how you feel about me!" Ron persuaded.

- So Harry knew, and he helped Ron with the whole thing. God, why is THIS bothering me?- Hermione was torn by her thoughts. - Do I like Ron? Would I like Ron? I guess I can give him a chance. But why am I thinking about Harry? Was he expecting me to like Ron back.. or did he want me to reject Ron?- Then at the corner of her eye, she spotted Harry, walking aimlessly.

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Harry's mind was heavy. - How would Hermione reply? I want Ron to be happy, but on the other hand I really hope she doesn't like him back. If they do get together, would I be able to take it? Would I be able to handle seeing them all cuddly and cozy around each other? Why did I get myself into this? But it can't be resolved any other way. I'll have to try to stop liking Hermione. Yes, I'll..-

His thoughts were broken when someone ran full force into him and kissed him full on the mouth. Harry's first reaction was to pull away, but the girl held on to him nonetheless. For a split second Harry thought it was Hermione, but then he recognized the flaming long red hair. It was Ginny. Harry tried to pull away again, and this time she let go.

"Oh my god Harry! I'm soooo happy!" Ginny shouted and hugged him

"Uh. Ginny. What made you so happy?" Harry asked after Ginny pulled away.

"What else can it be? You like me! I thought I'd never see the day! I'd given up a long time ago! When Seamus and Dean told me, I thought I was dreaming!" Ginny's eyes were sparkling.

"They WHAT?" Harry yelled. He looked over Ginny's shoulder and saw Seamus and Dean waving at him, and pretending to wipe away tears.

"Oh Harry, why didn't you tell me? Seamus said you wanted to keep it secret. Why? You know I always liked you!" tears suddenly dropped from Ginny's eyes.

With that, Harry's mind went frantic. He was so afraid of seeing girls cry. All he could do was to hug Ginny and say, "I.. I'm sorry Ginny. Please don't cry." Harry knew he couldn't tell Ginny the truth now, he didn't want to see her cry again.

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Hermione saw everything from afar. - He likes Ginny, I should have guessed. He would never have feelings for me. I must have been real naïve to think he ever would.- She sighed - I guess I can give Ron a chance, maybe I can eventually fall in love with him.-

"Hermione? You didn't speak for a real long time." Ron broke the silence. He didn't see anything cuz he was facing the other way. "You can just say u don't like me, you don't have to hesitate this long. "

"Huh? Oh Ron. Well, I do have feelings for you. But we always fight, I was worried we won't get along as a couple, and.."

"Wow Hermione! You do have feelings for me? That's more than enough for me! I promise you, I'll never fight with you again!" Ron smiled and gave Hermione a huge hug. Hermione gave in and returned his hug.

When they pulled apart, Ron grinned and said, "So Hermione, want to go out sometime?"

"Yea sure, that'd be great!" Hermione replied. -Ron's a great! Maybe it won't be so hard to like him after all. Harry was my fantasy, I should face reality now- Hermione smiled. She took Ron's hand and they walked back into the Hogsmeade village.

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