Some things Happen For a Reason

Disclaimer: Same old stuff!

Author's Note: I'd like to thank all my loyal reviewers. I also want to say that I am starting school tomorrow (Sept. 3rd) and my chapters might suck and be short. But I'll try my best to get this story out! Thirdly, I would like to thank RemusGuurl, SkysTheLimit, and a few other people for helping me out on this and giving me great ideas!

PG-13ish

Chapter 7

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(Hermione's PoV)

I shoved my head back into the compartment. My eyes must be as wide as plates right now. George told me that he loved me! He loves me! Sweet Merlin! In the name of Godric Gryffindor, George confessed his love for me. Okay, now I'm rambling here.

"Hermione, are you okay?" Harry asked concerned.

I chuckled and smiled wildly. "Of course I am okay. I'm more than okay! I'm floating, I'm gloating, I'm in love!"

Harry grinned, but then frowned when he saw Ron glaring at us. "Shove it Ron!" Ginny said.

Ron turned to Ginny and gaped. She smiled sweetly and turned toward me. I couldn't help but smile inwardly. "So tell me! Why are you and I quote floating and gloating?"

I laughed and replied, "George told me," I paused and choked back tears. Don't cry! "that he loves me."

Ginny squealed and gave me a huge hug. I couldn't take it anymore and tears of mirth ran down my cheeks.

"Aww Mione, that is so sweet. Write him a letter!" Ginny suggested eagerly. Hmm, a letter... could be interesting!

"Uh, sure," I said hesitantly. Oh don't get me wrong, I do love George, believe me I do. But I'm just afraid that I will become miserable during the year not seeing him. My heart aches already. I want him here, I need him here! I need to have him close at hand.

I paused for a moment and then took out a piece of parchment and a quill. I bit the tip of my quill and looked up. Everyone was looking at me expectantly. "Stop looking at me!" I whined. They all looked away guiltily.

'Dearest George,' No cross that...too mushy sounding.

'To my love George,' Nope...definitely not!

'Georgie,' Just right!

'Georgie,

Words can not express how I am feeling right now.'

"Hermione, there is a letter for you," Harry said standing over me. I looked up and he handed it to me.

Dearest Hermione, (I guess it's not too mushy.)

You're probably sitting there with a shocked look on your face right now. I'm sorry for that. I had to tell you how I felt, because if I didn't, I probably would have exploded. I miss you believe it or not! This summer was surprisingly good because of you, and I thank-you for that! I'll write you every day...I promise sweetie!"

All My Love,

Georgie

xoxoxo

I smiled and continued to write my letter.

'George,

Words can not express how I am feeling right now. You make me so happy. Your letter was the sweetest thing I've ever read. I am looking forward to more of them! It's getting pretty late, and I have to get changed (you didn't need to know that but...) oh well! Just so you know, you are all I think about!

I Love you too,

Hermione

xoxoxo

I sighed and leaned back into my seat. I attached the letter on Pig and sent him out the window.

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"You told Hermione that you loved her?" Fred asked incredulously.

I looked down and a smile crept onto my face. "Well...I do love her! In fact, I love her so much that I can't stand being this far apart from her."

"How long mate?"

I flushed. "Since the summer going into 7th year."

"You've liked her that long...and you never told me!"

"Sorry Fred," I said frowning.

"It's okay. Just next time you decide to fall in love, tell me on warning."

I grinned and walked out of the room.

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(regular PoV)

Ginny sat back in her chair and frowned. "Where's Jeremy?"

Harry turned his head away from view and clenched his fist. "I'll go find him for you Gin!" Hermione suggested smiling at one of her best friends.

"Would you really? Hermione you're the greatest!"

Hermione got up and strolled out of the compartment. She looked at the letter clutched in her hand and sighed. Not looking where she was going, Hermione fell backward after bumping into someone.

"What's that you got there?" Draco Malfoy sneered. He was alone, no dim- witted cronies in sight.

"None of your business Malfoy!" Hermione spat back. Draco bent down and roughly grabbed her arm. He pulled her up and pulled her close to him.

"You'd better watch your manners Granger if you know whets good for you," he whispered dangerously. Hermione could feel his warm breathe on her face. "Now get out of my sight!" He pushed her into the wall and continued to walk.

Hermione started to tremble and collapsed onto the floor.