Amy: Don't you just love Spring Break? Me too!! I love it not only because I don't have to see Snape's face for a week (hey, I may be a Malfoy, but since my dad married my mom, and also since me and my twin brother Sean ended up in Gryffindor instead of Slytherin, it's safe to say he hates us), but also because we get to relax from all that work. You're probably wondering why I'm doing Jae's fic once again. Sean, answer this for me.

Sean: Well, Jae STILL hasn't forgiven T.J. about breaking her broomstick AND her computer (which is now fixed), that everyone, including Aunt Hermione and Uncle Harry, decided to lock them up in a room and aren't allowed to leave until they settle things once and for all. Hey Remus, doesn't this remind you of something?

Remus: Yes it does actually. This reminds me of the time we all locked Harry and Hermione together in a room because everyone got tired of their bickering (which rarely happens, mind you).

Harry: I remember that time! I couldn't believe you people would do that to Hermione and I!

Hermione: Quit complaining Harry. I remember how you clearly did NOT want to leave that place * smiles mischievously *

Ron: Oh Hermione! Not in front of the children!

*Lavender rolls her eyes and slaps Ron *

Sean: It's okay! We're 16 already! * Gives a goofy grin *

Draco: * slaps Sean's head * Where're your manners boy? Didn't I teach you to ASK FIRST?!

Amy: MUM! MAKE THEM STOP!

Ginny: * slaps Draco on the head * and what did I tell you? DON'T TEACH YOUR SON DIRTY THINGS YOU DOLT!

* Everyone laughs *

Amy: All right guys! Here's chapter 7!


Chapter 7: New goals


Harry:

It was a tiring week for Harry. After that kiss, it seemed as if everything was back to where they started. Hermione hadn't uttered a single word to him all week, and she'd avoid him as much as she can. Harry tried countless times to get her to talk to him, but it's as if Hermione's trying to erase him from his memory. Harry hated to say it, but it felt like they were back in 2nd year again.

Harry sighed. He's been doing that a lot lately, since he's been miserable for a while. It felt like eternity since he last laughed, and the only way he would is if Hermione would talk to him again. He doesn't know how long he could keep up not talking to Hermione, even if she insults him. Just as long as she talks to him, then that's good enough for him!

Harry decided to sit on a rock underneath a tree and faced the lake. The sun was setting, giving the sky an orange mixed with pink and purple glow. The weather felt unusually warm for March. Spring must be coming soon, Harry thought. He loves spending time just sitting on that rock by himself. It puts him at peace when he has a troubled mind. Harry's eyes saddened. It was also on this rock that he had seen Hermione spend her time lying on the grass with her friends many times.

"Harry, what are you doing on my spot?" a voice spoke, shaking Harry from his thoughts. He looked up and saw Ginny, a hand on her hip and an eyebrow raised. Harry smirked.

"Is this your spot? I didn't know you owned it," he drawled. Ginny rolled her eyes and pushed him off the rock, then taking a seat herself. Harry scowled at her.

"The least you could do was say 'Excuse me'," he said. Ginny just smiled sweetly at him. With a grunt, Harry settled himself beside the rock and resumed what he was doing before he was interrupted. They were silent for a moment, until Ginny broke the silence.

"Harry, why don't you leave Hermione alone?" she asked, her voice showing no traces of sarcasm. Harry blinked.

"I don't want to," he explained lately. Ginny raised her eyebrow again.

"I'm not that stupid you know," she said. Harry just shrugged. Ginny sighed.

"You men are stubborn," she said. Then she stared at his brother's best friend.

"Are you in love with her?" she asked. This took Harry off guard. Ginny smirked.

"Don't bother. It's written all over your face," she said.

"You're not going to tell her, are you?" Harry asked. Ginny giggled.

"Of course not! I'm not the one in love with her!" she exclaimed. Harry sighed.

"I can't because she thinks I'm some git who loves to date different women every week," he said. Ginny gave him a weird look.

"But you ARE a git who loves to date different women every week," she replied. Harry gave her a dull look.

"That's only because she won't go out with me," he said. Ginny snorted.

"I wonder why," she muttered, but enough for Harry to hear. He glared at the redhead.

"And what's THAT supposed to mean?!" he cried out. Ginny giggled.

"Nothing, nothing," she said. Once again, they were silent, but this time, it wasn't an awkward silence. Ginny decided to break it once more.

"Do you really love her?" Ginny asked. Harry closed his eyes.

"So much that it's starting to hurt," he replied. Ginny smiled.

"Then you know what you have to do, right?" she asked. Harry looked at her, confusion written in his eyes.

"You've got to convince Hermione that you're not the guy she thought you were," she replied. Harry smiled at Ginny.

"You know, you're better at this than Ron," he said, causing Ginny to laugh.

"As long as it involves my best friend, I'm here to help," she replied. Harry smiled and wrapped an arm around Ginny's shoulder.

"You know, this could start into a beautiful friendship," he said. Ginny scrunched up her nose.

"Not in this lifetime," she replied, causing both of them to laugh,

Hermione:

Hermione turned to her side for the umpteenth time. She hasn't had much sleep since…

Since that kiss, she thought miserably. She must admit it: kissing Harry wasn't bad. And Hermione hated it. Hermione turned once again, facing the ceiling. The reason why she pushed him away since 2nd year was because Harry had hurt her. Hermione could still remember how she couldn't stop crying for days, and then decided to be cold to him from then on. She thought she had locked up all the feelings she had for him away, but ever since that kiss…

Tears welled up in Hermione's eyes. Yes, she knows it and accepts it, but it doesn't mean she likes it.

She's fallen in love with Harry again.

She knows Harry's just going to hurt her again if she lets him know how she feels about him, so she did the only thing she could: avoid him. The thing is, Harry won't give up. He keeps trying to talk to her, and it's beginning to frustrate her. She wanted to yell out, "I'M AVOIDING YOU BECAUSE I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU BUT I KNOW YOU'LL JUST HURT ME AGAIN SO LEAVE ME ALONE!" but she knew that Harry wouldn't listen to her, so she just avoided him. She knew she was being childish, but it's better than talking to him and then suddenly slipping out she was in love with him.

Hermione faced turned once more, closing her eyes. When will I be free from you Harry? When? Was her last thought before letting herself overcome with slumber.

Amy: I know, I know, it's a short chapter, but this is Jae's fic, not mine! Since she's occupied right now * looks over at the room where lots of things are breaking and yelling was heard *, you're going to have to stick to what I put, okay? So be good readers and review! Until then!

* Preview of the Next Chapter *

"Why don't we start over?" Harry asked, stretching out a hand. Hermione bit her lip, then smiles and takes his hand.

"Deal," she replied. At that moment, Cho pulls Hermione away from a scowling Harry.

"Hermione, if you ever date that guy, you'll just end up with a broken heart, so STAY AWAY FROM HIM," she said. Hermione smiled at Cho.

"I know Cho. Don't worry, I don't plan on dating him," Hermione said. Little did she know that Harry heard everything she said.