A/N: I'm glad to see I got more reviews well here is the chapter. : D Note
there would be bold, Italics and stuff but I don't know how to use it. : (
Also this chapter is in Hermione's point of view where you get to read her
thoughts which I put like this '' not "". Ok on to story.
Disclaimer: Oh I am not JK. ; not on your life.
CH 5 Hermione's POV
Hermione woke up that morning excited and nervous at the same time. She went to her closet to find something to wear. She wanted to look her best.
"Now lets see I want something provocative yet conservative, cool yet warm, something that says I've changed but I'm still the same, something that will turn Ron's head but will still look good in Mrs. Weasley's eyes. Oh man I've done it again. I can't think of him like that. AHH!" She sighed as she lay on her bed thinking of him. She couldn't help herself she felt something more for him. His cute faces, toughness, sweetness, and that radiant red hair. But that kiss and his warm ocean blue eyes.
"Oh no Why did I kiss him? This is Ron. And even if I pursue anything I wouldn't be able to. He doesn't feel the same way about me as I do him and our agreement."
Hermione sat on her bed in distraught thinking to herself.
'I don't think Ron would ever go for me. I mean there are so many other girls... prettier girls than me at school. And we can't even be in the same room without fighting over things that are...well...very stupid. He's stubborn and so am I, and we both know how to hold our own with enemies. Maybe we're too alike. People with similar personalities tend to clash. Maybe that's why we fight so much. No! But we're very different too; besides the obvious.' She was getting frustrated now.
"Oh I don't know! Why did I kiss him!" She screamed in frustration. Mrs. Granger heard her and went up the stairs quickly as anxiety filled her. She reaches Hermione's bedroom door.
"Are you ok Cheri?" Hermione looked very embarrassed and covered up the real reason. She didn't think her mom could help her with this problem.
"Yes I'm fine mum."
"Are you sure because I heard you scream-"
"Yes I just saw a bug nothing big." Her mother looked at her unconvinced.
"Are you sure-"
"Yes I'm fine...really."
"Ok Cheri. If you say so, but you would tell me if you weren't right?" "Of course." "Are you all packed?"
"Um yeah. I'm just looking for something to wear."
"Ok, I'll leave you to it then."
"Ok Thanks mum." And she left. "That was close." She said relieved and started searching for an outfit.
She finally found an outfit to her liking and did her hair. She went to the mirror to observe herself.
"Well it looks great; just what I wanted now I'm ready to go. I hope he- they like the new me."
She went downstairs and sat at the table to eat breakfast.
"Hey mum." Her mom turned from the stove.
"Oh Cheri you look lovely. Want some breakfast?"
"Yes, Where's dad? He didn't look or sound to happy about me leaving?"
"He went to work early."
"And does he know I'm leaving today."
"Yes and he sends... his love."
"Are you sure mom? Tell me the truth."
"Well honey I don't know what to tell you. You know he's been a little objective of you going back ever since last year and what happened to you."
"UGHHHH!" Hermione said a little angry. "I thought I told you both that it was ok Ron saved me and I-I got better. I thought you two were ok with this."
"He's just worried about you. We both are and I don't blame he either."
"Mum!!!"
"What?! Now everytime you scream I come running."
"Nevermind." she said going back to eating her food. But she just had to ask a certain question she knew would make them start to argue again and she hated arguing with her mother. "Mum does dad really know that I'm leaving today and where I'm going."
"Well... He thinks you're going to a friends house nearby." She said reluctantly.
"Mum!!! I don't believe this I thought you told him. Now if he doesn't see me at dinner he'll be upset. And I can't cancel on the Weasleys. I told them I'll be there in advance.!"
"Hermione I will talk to you father; he will be alright. You will go to the Weasleys house and then to school. Ok, now eat up before your car arrives."
"Ok mum." She said calming down with anxiety in her voice.
"Are you ok?"
"Err... Yeah." But she wasn't ok she was very worried about how her father would react to this.
They ate in silence. By 11:05 the car arrived.
"Come on Hermione, I'll help you to the car."
"Mum, I'm worried. Dad's been a little sick ever since we came back. I just don't want to upset him. Maybe I should cancel and stay the week before school starts."
"No don't worry Cheri I'll explain things to him. He will understand. You go on your way I will see you next year."
"Ok mum." They went into the hall where all the bags were.
"You planning on spending another year there. What's with all those bags?"
"It's just stuff I need, and no."
"Ok."
They brought all of her bags out of the house and into the car with assistance from the driver.
"Ok mum I'm going now I love you." She said as she went and gave her mom a hug and kiss on each cheek. Her mom did the same.
"I love you too ma petite Cheri.( my little dear/darling in French)Hermione went into the car.
"Au revior maman."
"Au revior, A beintot (see you soon)" With that said the car drove off.
Hermione sat in the car very anxious and happy. When the driver spoke up.
"So... you... uh... going off to college or something." She didn't know how to respond to this.
"You can say that yes."
"Ok good. Education is important."
"Yes." She said awkwardly. They kept driving along. As Hermione watched the scenery her mind drifted off to Ron. She thought of the possibilities of going out with Ron, and as she always does she over analyzed the situations.
'Well I've known Ron for a long time so there will be nothing too surprising, and I won't have to get to know him again. He knows almost everything about me. He's nice, smart, tough, and in my opinion very handsome. Even if he doesn't think so. I mean he's no Draco Malfoy. He's sweet when he tries and makes me laugh. I just love his family. I'll see how things go at the burrow and maybe I will tell him.
'But what if he wants nothing to do with me in that sense? What if he was totally disgusted by the kiss? I mean I didn't even give him a chance to speak come to think of it. Do I even know how he felt afterwards? I just started apologizing profusely and told him not to tell anyone. Oh I don't know! How did I get in this situation? There hasn't been a situation except for last year that I haven't had control over. This is very weird. Why is that? What about my dad; I hope he's alright.'
She kept pondering her questions until she felt the car screech to a stop. She looked all around her and saw lots of cars backed up on all sides of the car she was in.
"Driver?... What's going on, What's the hold up?" "UM... sorry Miss but there seems to be an accident up the road causing the back up. We're going to be stuck here a while longer."
"Oh NO!!! I'm going to be late!"
"Well you don't have a plane or something to catch do you?"
"A no. Nothing like that. I'd just like to be prompt when I say I'm going to be somewhere at a certain time." She said worried and annoyed.
"Oh I'm sorry miss. I'll try the best I can to get you there."
Hermione slouched back in the seat. She looked at her watch every minute it seemed like and cursing the timing. This was adding on to her worrying. She hated to be late or disappointing. She wished she could fix this by magic. Time was going so slow, and it felt like she was sitting there for hours. Soon 12:00 came. She was on edge.
"Urg!!! What's going on? I was supposed to be there by now!"
"It'll only be a few minutes longer miss just hang in there."
"Err!" She sighed.
She sat there very annoyed and the heat and anxiety were getting to her. She didn't even look at her watch. She dosed of for a bit. Suddenly she was awakened.
"Wake up miss wake up!"
"Huh? W-What is it?" She said groggy.
"We're moving along now." Hermione popped up looked all around her and saw all the cars moving. Then she looked at her watch and saw that it was 12:15.
"What? How long did I sleep?" She said to herself quietly.
"About 15 minutes. I didn't want to wake you. Staying up and worrying would just make it seem longer than it was so I decided to let you sleep."
"Uh... thanks." She looked at him. She really wasn't implying him to answer. She grew happier. They were moving along, and soon she arrived at the burrow. The driver looked around at the tall thin house confused and rechecked his directions. Hermione was just looking up at the house out of the window with a dreamy smile.
"Uh... miss... maybe I made a wrong turn or something this doesn't look like-"
"No, it's just the right place." She said with that same dreamy look.
"What kind of place is this?"
"It's like another home."
"Are you sure looks right doggy if you ask me. I can take you back." "No it's perfect." "Ok miss. Whatever you say." He got out of the car and moved her bags to the lawn. She got out of the car and just looked around. When he was done he got back into the car. Hermione paid him.
"That should cover it. Thank you."
"Thanks miss and good luck with your school. You ...uh...have a good day." He said looking at the house with disbelief. He shrugged and drove off. She stood there a while basking in the glow and breathing in the fresh air. She looked up at the tower-like building and slowly walked towards the door.
"This is it." She said quietly to herself. She looked in and didn't see Ron; relief came over her. "Knock, Knock, is anybody home?" Everyone turned around.
"Hermione!!!" Ginny squealed with excitement.
"Ginny!!! It's so nice to see you again. My have you grown." She went over to hug her and thought to herself. 'Ginny has grown up so much since I last saw her; she looks beautiful.' Ginny pulled away.
"Girl you look great. What did you do to your hair?" She said surveying her up and down.
"Well thanks Ginny. I straightened it and got some highlights. You like it?"
"Like it, I love it. It's brilliant!" Said Ginny amazed. Hermione turned to look at Harry.
'Oh look at Harry he certainly looks happier'.
"Harry!" She said going over to him and giving him a hug and a kiss on each cheek. "Sorry I'm still stuck in France mode. So how are you and Sirius?"
"It's ok and we're fine. By the way you look great."
"Thank you." 'I hope Ron feels the same way.' She thought to herself. She looked over to Mrs. Weasley. 'Oh there's Ron's mother. I hope this new change doesn't change her opinion of me'
"Hi Mrs. Weasley." Hermione said and went over to give her a hug.
"Oh Hello dear nice to see you again. How was your trip?"
"Oh it was fabulous! I must tell you all about it. Wait where's Ron?" 'I hope he's not hiding from me.
She thought to herself. She looked around and then spotted a patch of his red hair in the corner. 'Maybe if I can get us alone I can talk to him. She turned around to address the others. "Umm I've got lots of bags and my trunk outside can you help me with them please? I'm really jet lagged and a bit car sick."
"Sure!" said Ginny.
"Of course dear you've traveled so much I'm not surprised if you're tired. You just rest up." said Mrs. Weasley. "Come on kids, lets go then and Hermione when you see Ron tell him to come and help."
"Ok." She said as the others left.
She walked over to Ron and stared at him for a while thinking.
'Oh he's even cuter then when I last saw him. And that hair, it's gorgeous. I wish I could run my fingers through it. His body looks good and well toned probably for Qudditch. Oh Hermione he's just you're friend nothing more ok that's all. You can't think these things about him Get a hold of yourself.'
"You're not going to say hi to me Ron?" She said with a smile.
"Hi Hermione." He said smiling back.
'There's that smile I love. Oh I can't help myself. I have to hug him.' She went over to him and kissed him slowly on both cheeks; refraining the urge to slide towards his pink lips and gave him a big hug.
'Oh he's so muscular and warm. I could stay in his strong arms all day.' She hugged him longer than she did the others for she was enjoying it much more. She finally pulled away reluctantly.
"Ron I've missed you so much." She said looking up at him. Ron just stared back nervously into her eyes. She started rubbing his arm. 'Why is he acting so strangely, but his eyes are breath taking. Hermione what are you doing you're too obvious!'
Realizing what they were doing they got out of their stare and Hermione let go of him. They looked away from each other. Both of them turned a shade pink. Then Ron spoke up.
"Um...Uh... you look different." Hermione looked at him strangely. 'What does he mean by that.' "Um...I mean...uh...gr-gr-great Hermione, really good." Hermione found his rambling cute and smiled back. 'He thinks I look nice! Ok calm down just respond calmly.'
"Thank you Ron. so do you-" She blushed then tuned away and smacked her head softly. 'That was a dumb thing to say' She turned around and smiled. They stood there looking around in awkward silence. 'Let me break this awful silence.' "So what have you been up to this summer?" Hermione asked.
"Oh nothing really. I know you've been busy."
"You wouldn't believe." Just then Harry, Ginny, and Mrs. Weasley came back in with lots of bags and Hermione's Hogworts trunk.
"Hey Ron, Why don't you come and help with the last of the bags." Said Harry struggling.
"Oh ok!" Ron called back to him. He turned to look at her. "I gotta go." he said leaving.
"Oh ok." She said with the smile fading from her face as she watched him leave.
She stood there thinking to herself.
'I've never had problems talking to him before. This is exactly what I didn't want. Our friendship being compromised by my feelings for him. Is this love? If it is then how can I be his friend.... When I love him so much.'
A/N: Ok that was the same event in Hermione's point of view. Hope y'all like it. Please Read and Review.
CH 5 Hermione's POV
Hermione woke up that morning excited and nervous at the same time. She went to her closet to find something to wear. She wanted to look her best.
"Now lets see I want something provocative yet conservative, cool yet warm, something that says I've changed but I'm still the same, something that will turn Ron's head but will still look good in Mrs. Weasley's eyes. Oh man I've done it again. I can't think of him like that. AHH!" She sighed as she lay on her bed thinking of him. She couldn't help herself she felt something more for him. His cute faces, toughness, sweetness, and that radiant red hair. But that kiss and his warm ocean blue eyes.
"Oh no Why did I kiss him? This is Ron. And even if I pursue anything I wouldn't be able to. He doesn't feel the same way about me as I do him and our agreement."
Hermione sat on her bed in distraught thinking to herself.
'I don't think Ron would ever go for me. I mean there are so many other girls... prettier girls than me at school. And we can't even be in the same room without fighting over things that are...well...very stupid. He's stubborn and so am I, and we both know how to hold our own with enemies. Maybe we're too alike. People with similar personalities tend to clash. Maybe that's why we fight so much. No! But we're very different too; besides the obvious.' She was getting frustrated now.
"Oh I don't know! Why did I kiss him!" She screamed in frustration. Mrs. Granger heard her and went up the stairs quickly as anxiety filled her. She reaches Hermione's bedroom door.
"Are you ok Cheri?" Hermione looked very embarrassed and covered up the real reason. She didn't think her mom could help her with this problem.
"Yes I'm fine mum."
"Are you sure because I heard you scream-"
"Yes I just saw a bug nothing big." Her mother looked at her unconvinced.
"Are you sure-"
"Yes I'm fine...really."
"Ok Cheri. If you say so, but you would tell me if you weren't right?" "Of course." "Are you all packed?"
"Um yeah. I'm just looking for something to wear."
"Ok, I'll leave you to it then."
"Ok Thanks mum." And she left. "That was close." She said relieved and started searching for an outfit.
She finally found an outfit to her liking and did her hair. She went to the mirror to observe herself.
"Well it looks great; just what I wanted now I'm ready to go. I hope he- they like the new me."
She went downstairs and sat at the table to eat breakfast.
"Hey mum." Her mom turned from the stove.
"Oh Cheri you look lovely. Want some breakfast?"
"Yes, Where's dad? He didn't look or sound to happy about me leaving?"
"He went to work early."
"And does he know I'm leaving today."
"Yes and he sends... his love."
"Are you sure mom? Tell me the truth."
"Well honey I don't know what to tell you. You know he's been a little objective of you going back ever since last year and what happened to you."
"UGHHHH!" Hermione said a little angry. "I thought I told you both that it was ok Ron saved me and I-I got better. I thought you two were ok with this."
"He's just worried about you. We both are and I don't blame he either."
"Mum!!!"
"What?! Now everytime you scream I come running."
"Nevermind." she said going back to eating her food. But she just had to ask a certain question she knew would make them start to argue again and she hated arguing with her mother. "Mum does dad really know that I'm leaving today and where I'm going."
"Well... He thinks you're going to a friends house nearby." She said reluctantly.
"Mum!!! I don't believe this I thought you told him. Now if he doesn't see me at dinner he'll be upset. And I can't cancel on the Weasleys. I told them I'll be there in advance.!"
"Hermione I will talk to you father; he will be alright. You will go to the Weasleys house and then to school. Ok, now eat up before your car arrives."
"Ok mum." She said calming down with anxiety in her voice.
"Are you ok?"
"Err... Yeah." But she wasn't ok she was very worried about how her father would react to this.
They ate in silence. By 11:05 the car arrived.
"Come on Hermione, I'll help you to the car."
"Mum, I'm worried. Dad's been a little sick ever since we came back. I just don't want to upset him. Maybe I should cancel and stay the week before school starts."
"No don't worry Cheri I'll explain things to him. He will understand. You go on your way I will see you next year."
"Ok mum." They went into the hall where all the bags were.
"You planning on spending another year there. What's with all those bags?"
"It's just stuff I need, and no."
"Ok."
They brought all of her bags out of the house and into the car with assistance from the driver.
"Ok mum I'm going now I love you." She said as she went and gave her mom a hug and kiss on each cheek. Her mom did the same.
"I love you too ma petite Cheri.( my little dear/darling in French)Hermione went into the car.
"Au revior maman."
"Au revior, A beintot (see you soon)" With that said the car drove off.
Hermione sat in the car very anxious and happy. When the driver spoke up.
"So... you... uh... going off to college or something." She didn't know how to respond to this.
"You can say that yes."
"Ok good. Education is important."
"Yes." She said awkwardly. They kept driving along. As Hermione watched the scenery her mind drifted off to Ron. She thought of the possibilities of going out with Ron, and as she always does she over analyzed the situations.
'Well I've known Ron for a long time so there will be nothing too surprising, and I won't have to get to know him again. He knows almost everything about me. He's nice, smart, tough, and in my opinion very handsome. Even if he doesn't think so. I mean he's no Draco Malfoy. He's sweet when he tries and makes me laugh. I just love his family. I'll see how things go at the burrow and maybe I will tell him.
'But what if he wants nothing to do with me in that sense? What if he was totally disgusted by the kiss? I mean I didn't even give him a chance to speak come to think of it. Do I even know how he felt afterwards? I just started apologizing profusely and told him not to tell anyone. Oh I don't know! How did I get in this situation? There hasn't been a situation except for last year that I haven't had control over. This is very weird. Why is that? What about my dad; I hope he's alright.'
She kept pondering her questions until she felt the car screech to a stop. She looked all around her and saw lots of cars backed up on all sides of the car she was in.
"Driver?... What's going on, What's the hold up?" "UM... sorry Miss but there seems to be an accident up the road causing the back up. We're going to be stuck here a while longer."
"Oh NO!!! I'm going to be late!"
"Well you don't have a plane or something to catch do you?"
"A no. Nothing like that. I'd just like to be prompt when I say I'm going to be somewhere at a certain time." She said worried and annoyed.
"Oh I'm sorry miss. I'll try the best I can to get you there."
Hermione slouched back in the seat. She looked at her watch every minute it seemed like and cursing the timing. This was adding on to her worrying. She hated to be late or disappointing. She wished she could fix this by magic. Time was going so slow, and it felt like she was sitting there for hours. Soon 12:00 came. She was on edge.
"Urg!!! What's going on? I was supposed to be there by now!"
"It'll only be a few minutes longer miss just hang in there."
"Err!" She sighed.
She sat there very annoyed and the heat and anxiety were getting to her. She didn't even look at her watch. She dosed of for a bit. Suddenly she was awakened.
"Wake up miss wake up!"
"Huh? W-What is it?" She said groggy.
"We're moving along now." Hermione popped up looked all around her and saw all the cars moving. Then she looked at her watch and saw that it was 12:15.
"What? How long did I sleep?" She said to herself quietly.
"About 15 minutes. I didn't want to wake you. Staying up and worrying would just make it seem longer than it was so I decided to let you sleep."
"Uh... thanks." She looked at him. She really wasn't implying him to answer. She grew happier. They were moving along, and soon she arrived at the burrow. The driver looked around at the tall thin house confused and rechecked his directions. Hermione was just looking up at the house out of the window with a dreamy smile.
"Uh... miss... maybe I made a wrong turn or something this doesn't look like-"
"No, it's just the right place." She said with that same dreamy look.
"What kind of place is this?"
"It's like another home."
"Are you sure looks right doggy if you ask me. I can take you back." "No it's perfect." "Ok miss. Whatever you say." He got out of the car and moved her bags to the lawn. She got out of the car and just looked around. When he was done he got back into the car. Hermione paid him.
"That should cover it. Thank you."
"Thanks miss and good luck with your school. You ...uh...have a good day." He said looking at the house with disbelief. He shrugged and drove off. She stood there a while basking in the glow and breathing in the fresh air. She looked up at the tower-like building and slowly walked towards the door.
"This is it." She said quietly to herself. She looked in and didn't see Ron; relief came over her. "Knock, Knock, is anybody home?" Everyone turned around.
"Hermione!!!" Ginny squealed with excitement.
"Ginny!!! It's so nice to see you again. My have you grown." She went over to hug her and thought to herself. 'Ginny has grown up so much since I last saw her; she looks beautiful.' Ginny pulled away.
"Girl you look great. What did you do to your hair?" She said surveying her up and down.
"Well thanks Ginny. I straightened it and got some highlights. You like it?"
"Like it, I love it. It's brilliant!" Said Ginny amazed. Hermione turned to look at Harry.
'Oh look at Harry he certainly looks happier'.
"Harry!" She said going over to him and giving him a hug and a kiss on each cheek. "Sorry I'm still stuck in France mode. So how are you and Sirius?"
"It's ok and we're fine. By the way you look great."
"Thank you." 'I hope Ron feels the same way.' She thought to herself. She looked over to Mrs. Weasley. 'Oh there's Ron's mother. I hope this new change doesn't change her opinion of me'
"Hi Mrs. Weasley." Hermione said and went over to give her a hug.
"Oh Hello dear nice to see you again. How was your trip?"
"Oh it was fabulous! I must tell you all about it. Wait where's Ron?" 'I hope he's not hiding from me.
She thought to herself. She looked around and then spotted a patch of his red hair in the corner. 'Maybe if I can get us alone I can talk to him. She turned around to address the others. "Umm I've got lots of bags and my trunk outside can you help me with them please? I'm really jet lagged and a bit car sick."
"Sure!" said Ginny.
"Of course dear you've traveled so much I'm not surprised if you're tired. You just rest up." said Mrs. Weasley. "Come on kids, lets go then and Hermione when you see Ron tell him to come and help."
"Ok." She said as the others left.
She walked over to Ron and stared at him for a while thinking.
'Oh he's even cuter then when I last saw him. And that hair, it's gorgeous. I wish I could run my fingers through it. His body looks good and well toned probably for Qudditch. Oh Hermione he's just you're friend nothing more ok that's all. You can't think these things about him Get a hold of yourself.'
"You're not going to say hi to me Ron?" She said with a smile.
"Hi Hermione." He said smiling back.
'There's that smile I love. Oh I can't help myself. I have to hug him.' She went over to him and kissed him slowly on both cheeks; refraining the urge to slide towards his pink lips and gave him a big hug.
'Oh he's so muscular and warm. I could stay in his strong arms all day.' She hugged him longer than she did the others for she was enjoying it much more. She finally pulled away reluctantly.
"Ron I've missed you so much." She said looking up at him. Ron just stared back nervously into her eyes. She started rubbing his arm. 'Why is he acting so strangely, but his eyes are breath taking. Hermione what are you doing you're too obvious!'
Realizing what they were doing they got out of their stare and Hermione let go of him. They looked away from each other. Both of them turned a shade pink. Then Ron spoke up.
"Um...Uh... you look different." Hermione looked at him strangely. 'What does he mean by that.' "Um...I mean...uh...gr-gr-great Hermione, really good." Hermione found his rambling cute and smiled back. 'He thinks I look nice! Ok calm down just respond calmly.'
"Thank you Ron. so do you-" She blushed then tuned away and smacked her head softly. 'That was a dumb thing to say' She turned around and smiled. They stood there looking around in awkward silence. 'Let me break this awful silence.' "So what have you been up to this summer?" Hermione asked.
"Oh nothing really. I know you've been busy."
"You wouldn't believe." Just then Harry, Ginny, and Mrs. Weasley came back in with lots of bags and Hermione's Hogworts trunk.
"Hey Ron, Why don't you come and help with the last of the bags." Said Harry struggling.
"Oh ok!" Ron called back to him. He turned to look at her. "I gotta go." he said leaving.
"Oh ok." She said with the smile fading from her face as she watched him leave.
She stood there thinking to herself.
'I've never had problems talking to him before. This is exactly what I didn't want. Our friendship being compromised by my feelings for him. Is this love? If it is then how can I be his friend.... When I love him so much.'
A/N: Ok that was the same event in Hermione's point of view. Hope y'all like it. Please Read and Review.