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Potter (JKR) who is making billions off of it. I own nothing but the plot.
A/N: Sorry it took so long to post this one up guys! Things have been really crazy around here! Well it's up now and it's a little long so I hope you all like it. Keep on reviewing!
Enjoy!
Ron's POV
Ron awoke very alarmed from a terrible nightmare, late Saturday morning! He dreamt that Seamus and Hermione were snogging senselessly on the couch near the fire in the Gryffindor common room.
After Ron splashed some cold water on his face, he finally was awake, and thought that his dream was rubbish because Hermione hardly ever made small talk with Seamus. For all he knew Hermione probably didn't even like Seamus in that way. Ron knew that Seamus was more of an acquaintance to Hermione and he was very thankful for that.
However, even though Ron knew the dream was silly, the images of Seamus being all over Hermione stuck in his mind which made him cringe with disgust and rage! "There's no way in hell that I'm ever going to let that nightmare come true!" Ron thought.
Ron looked at the clock; it was nearly 10:30 am. Trying to get the horrible images of Seamus and Hermione together like that out of his head; Ron got dressed and headed down to the common room.
As Ron stepped into the common room he saw such a beautiful sight; Hermione was sitting at a table with as usual tons of books surrounding her. For a brief moment he was filled with joy watching her until he felt a rush of anger seeing Hermione being approached by none other than the dirty git Seamus himself.
Ron heard Seamus say to Hermione, "Why hello Hermione! You're looking quite lovely today!" Ron immediately rushed over to where Hermione was sitting to nip this little problem in the bud.
"Hermione! I've been looking all over for you!" Ron said quickly to her.
Hermione looked at him questionably and said, "I've been here since 9:00"
"Yes, well... you know what I'm like in the mornings... always in a daze" said Ron lamely.
Hermione looked at him suspiciously, "Ron, what—"
"Hermione, could I have a word with you?" Ron interrupted abruptly.
"Um okay...?" Hermione looked at Ron like he was insane. "Excuse me, Seamus? Sorry about this."
"Don't worry about a thing, doll! Anything for you babe!" Seamus said coolly with a wink. Hermione blushed and got up and then Ron grabbed her arm and started to drag her toward the portrait hole.
"Ron, have you gone mad? I think I would know perfectly well how to walk out of the common room by now; I've only been at this school for 6 years!" Hermione told him haughtily as she was being dragged by him out of the portrait hole past some giggling 3rd years. They seemed to find it funny that Ron was dragging her like a father would drag his misbehaving child away from a public place. Ron ignored her comment, still not letting go of her arm and led her to an empty classroom and slammed the door shut.
"Ron, what in the world—"
"What did you think you were doing, talking to Seamus?!" Ron yelled; his ears red with anger as they always turned when he was upset.
"What on earth are you on about?" asked Hermione starting to raise her own voice now.
"Seamus, the git! Why was he talking to you?" Ron demanded.
"I'm sorry; I was unaware that people in the same year and house weren't allowed to talk to each other." Hermione spat back at him sarcastically.
"Hermione, I don't think that it's a good idea for you to be talking to guys like that!" Ron said trying to control his temper but failing miserably.
"Guys like that? Ron, what is the matter with you?! It's SEAMUS for heaven's sake! The guy that you've been sharing a dorm with for nearly 6 years now!" Hermione said, shocked at Ron's behavior.
"SO?" said Ron defiantly.
"So... what is your problem?"
"I told you Hermione, you shouldn't be talking to Seamus!" Ron exclaimed.
"But you're not giving me a reason why! You're acting like a lunatic!" Hermione shouted; her patience was wearing very thin.
"Just trust me Hermione, alright? Stay away from him!" said Ron firmly.
"Ron, you may try to run Ginny's life and decide what boys she talks to, but you have no right to dictate to me who I am allowed to be friends with!" Hermione sternly said, getting angrier by the minute.
"Hermione, I'm only looking out for you!"
"Well guess what Ron; I don't NEED you looking out for me! I am not a child!"
"Well you're acting like one! You are so naïve!" Ron spat.
"Naïve? What is there to be naïve about, Ron? A guy from our class just said hello to me. Wait a minute, your right! That's horrible!" she gasped. "I had better watch out before he hexes to the moon and back!" she said sarcastically.
"That's not what I meant! I'm not worried that he'll hex you!" said Ron impatiently.
"Well then what exactly ARE you worried about, Ron?" asked Hermione exasperatedly.
"I... well... uh..." muttered Ron.
Ron tried to think of a good reason that he could tell Hermione to keep her away from Seamus but the only reason why he knew he didn't want her talking to him, Ron could never tell her. Ron figured that confessing his undying love for her probably wasn't such a good idea at that moment. Plus he would never have the guts to actually tell her that.
"That's what I thought. There is no reason why I shouldn't talk to Seamus and unless I see one, I'm sorry but I'm not just going to be rude and not talk to him if he says hello to me." said Hermione flatly.
Ron had no idea what to say. All he knew was that he had to do something to stop her, and quick!
"Hermione, please...just listen to me..." Ron pleaded weakly, with a lot of hurt in his eyes.
Hermione looked at him almost pityingly.
"Ron," she said rather softly, "I really appreciate you trying to look out for me, really I do. You are such a good friend and I always feel safe when I'm with you, but don't worry about me. I'm sure I can look after myself." And with that, she left the room leaving Ron looking very confused and distraught.
Ron sat on a desk just staring at the door Hermione had just walked out of. He was so angry and upset and hurt! He was so frustrated with himself! Why couldn't he just tell her that it killed him to see her with any other guy than him? That he was jealous beyond belief.
"Wait, Hermione already knows that I'm jealous." Ron thought. He was thinking of the conversation they had when they made up from their last argument about Vicky.
"So what is she playing at? Could she possibly know that I fancy her?
If she does, why doesn't she say something? Maybe she's embarrassed that I like her, or worse; disgusted. I would die if she was! But she's my friend, and she did seem sympathetic before she left me here. I don't want her pity either. I want her to like me, no, love me, the way that I love her! What in the world is going on in that brilliant head of hers? Is she trying to make me jealous by talking to Seamus or did she merely say hello to him politely like the kind person she is? Or does she actually like the bloke?! Oh God, why are women so confusing? Things were much easier before Hogwarts when all I thought of was food and my toy broomstick! Okay so things haven't changed much in that area, but Hermione sure does a good job of confusing me! What the hell am I going to do?"
Hermione's POV
Hermione re-entered the common room looking a little flushed after the argument. It was pretty embarrassing and undignified having Ron drag her out of there like she was a child so she decided to be very discreet and just head up to her dormitory. Unfortunately she wasn't able to do that because someone stopped her on her way.
"Hermione love, how have you been lately?" Hermione turned around to see Seamus standing there smiling at her. This was very odd but intriguing all in the same.
"A little tired but I'm alright thank you. How about you?" Hermione said politely.
"I'm great now that I'm talking to you!" said Seamus. He was really lying on all the lines.
Hermione didn't know exactly what to say to that so she just smiled uncomfortably.
"You know Hermione, I've been thinking," Seamus continued, "I'd like to get to know you a little better."
"Seamus, we've known each other since first year." Said Hermione although she was trying not to be rude.
"Yes but we never really talked that much over the years." Seamus stated.
"I guess you're right we haven't but I'm sorry there's somewhere I have to be right now so if you'll excuse me" Said Hermione politely but firmly.
Seamus looked disappointed but said, "Yeah, sure. I understand. I'll catch up with you later, gorgeous!"
"Um bye." Said Hermione blushing yet again and she quickly walked back out of the portrait hole.
Hermione didn't quite know why she lied to Seamus; she just knew that she had to get out of there. Even though she knew that Ron was only being over protective of her and unreasonable with his concerns and accusations about Seamus, it just didn't feel right with him being as forward as he was with her. She just had to go somewhere where she could be alone to clear her mind.
Hermione surprised herself and walked down to the Quidditch pitch. She sat on the bench that she usually sat in when she watched Ron and Harry practice. Thankfully, no one else was using the pitch so it was nice, quiet and peaceful there unlike mostly anywhere else at Hogwarts which was always buzzing with the sounds of teenagers.
She sighed to herself. Things were always so confusing now-a-days for her. So many things were running through her head at that time. There was Ron and his annoying but none the less cute out bursts, Ron confusing her with his and her feelings, Seamus who was all of the sudden so interested in her, Draco and his malicious threats to her, her worrying about Harry as she did more now than ever before, now that Sirius had died and last but not least worrying so much about Voldemort now that he has risen again! Though Hermione was always a strong person, all this happening to her at once was a bit more than she could bear. She just wished that she could find a way to get rid of all the stress she was feeling lately. Hermione just didn't know who to turn to anymore. There were so many people around her yet she never felt more alone. She wanted to just be there for her friends but sometimes she found that quite difficult. She loved Harry and Ron more than anything! Of course she loved them both in different ways. The love she had for Harry was more of a brotherly love but the love that she felt for Ron ran much deeper than that.
"What on earth can I do?" Hermione thought. "I feel like I'm going mad! I wish that he would stop confusing me all of the time! Why is he always so unpredictable? Things would be so much easier if he would just tell me why it bothers him so much to see me with any other guy."
"Maybe he's only acting this way because he feels like he's my big brother or something, like the way he gets with Ginny. Maybe I'm just being stupid and wasting my time and feelings on my best friend. Maybe I shouldn't be so hasty with Seamus; he's a nice enough guy and he seems to really like me. I'm just so tired of waiting for Ron to open his eyes and see what's right in front of him! Why on earth do these predicaments always have to happen to me?! I just need to forget about him while I still have some of my sanity left." A single tear rolled down her cheek.
"Things were a lot easier back when I was more interested in books and school than boys. School problems are a lot easier to fix than broken hearts."
A/N: yes I know that last quote sounds a bit familiar from somewhere but I just found that it just worked really well with the plot... I changed around a quote I found on www.firehotquotes.com (that's a really great site) anyway please r&r!!! thanks!! x0x0z
A/N: Sorry it took so long to post this one up guys! Things have been really crazy around here! Well it's up now and it's a little long so I hope you all like it. Keep on reviewing!
Enjoy!
Ron's POV
Ron awoke very alarmed from a terrible nightmare, late Saturday morning! He dreamt that Seamus and Hermione were snogging senselessly on the couch near the fire in the Gryffindor common room.
After Ron splashed some cold water on his face, he finally was awake, and thought that his dream was rubbish because Hermione hardly ever made small talk with Seamus. For all he knew Hermione probably didn't even like Seamus in that way. Ron knew that Seamus was more of an acquaintance to Hermione and he was very thankful for that.
However, even though Ron knew the dream was silly, the images of Seamus being all over Hermione stuck in his mind which made him cringe with disgust and rage! "There's no way in hell that I'm ever going to let that nightmare come true!" Ron thought.
Ron looked at the clock; it was nearly 10:30 am. Trying to get the horrible images of Seamus and Hermione together like that out of his head; Ron got dressed and headed down to the common room.
As Ron stepped into the common room he saw such a beautiful sight; Hermione was sitting at a table with as usual tons of books surrounding her. For a brief moment he was filled with joy watching her until he felt a rush of anger seeing Hermione being approached by none other than the dirty git Seamus himself.
Ron heard Seamus say to Hermione, "Why hello Hermione! You're looking quite lovely today!" Ron immediately rushed over to where Hermione was sitting to nip this little problem in the bud.
"Hermione! I've been looking all over for you!" Ron said quickly to her.
Hermione looked at him questionably and said, "I've been here since 9:00"
"Yes, well... you know what I'm like in the mornings... always in a daze" said Ron lamely.
Hermione looked at him suspiciously, "Ron, what—"
"Hermione, could I have a word with you?" Ron interrupted abruptly.
"Um okay...?" Hermione looked at Ron like he was insane. "Excuse me, Seamus? Sorry about this."
"Don't worry about a thing, doll! Anything for you babe!" Seamus said coolly with a wink. Hermione blushed and got up and then Ron grabbed her arm and started to drag her toward the portrait hole.
"Ron, have you gone mad? I think I would know perfectly well how to walk out of the common room by now; I've only been at this school for 6 years!" Hermione told him haughtily as she was being dragged by him out of the portrait hole past some giggling 3rd years. They seemed to find it funny that Ron was dragging her like a father would drag his misbehaving child away from a public place. Ron ignored her comment, still not letting go of her arm and led her to an empty classroom and slammed the door shut.
"Ron, what in the world—"
"What did you think you were doing, talking to Seamus?!" Ron yelled; his ears red with anger as they always turned when he was upset.
"What on earth are you on about?" asked Hermione starting to raise her own voice now.
"Seamus, the git! Why was he talking to you?" Ron demanded.
"I'm sorry; I was unaware that people in the same year and house weren't allowed to talk to each other." Hermione spat back at him sarcastically.
"Hermione, I don't think that it's a good idea for you to be talking to guys like that!" Ron said trying to control his temper but failing miserably.
"Guys like that? Ron, what is the matter with you?! It's SEAMUS for heaven's sake! The guy that you've been sharing a dorm with for nearly 6 years now!" Hermione said, shocked at Ron's behavior.
"SO?" said Ron defiantly.
"So... what is your problem?"
"I told you Hermione, you shouldn't be talking to Seamus!" Ron exclaimed.
"But you're not giving me a reason why! You're acting like a lunatic!" Hermione shouted; her patience was wearing very thin.
"Just trust me Hermione, alright? Stay away from him!" said Ron firmly.
"Ron, you may try to run Ginny's life and decide what boys she talks to, but you have no right to dictate to me who I am allowed to be friends with!" Hermione sternly said, getting angrier by the minute.
"Hermione, I'm only looking out for you!"
"Well guess what Ron; I don't NEED you looking out for me! I am not a child!"
"Well you're acting like one! You are so naïve!" Ron spat.
"Naïve? What is there to be naïve about, Ron? A guy from our class just said hello to me. Wait a minute, your right! That's horrible!" she gasped. "I had better watch out before he hexes to the moon and back!" she said sarcastically.
"That's not what I meant! I'm not worried that he'll hex you!" said Ron impatiently.
"Well then what exactly ARE you worried about, Ron?" asked Hermione exasperatedly.
"I... well... uh..." muttered Ron.
Ron tried to think of a good reason that he could tell Hermione to keep her away from Seamus but the only reason why he knew he didn't want her talking to him, Ron could never tell her. Ron figured that confessing his undying love for her probably wasn't such a good idea at that moment. Plus he would never have the guts to actually tell her that.
"That's what I thought. There is no reason why I shouldn't talk to Seamus and unless I see one, I'm sorry but I'm not just going to be rude and not talk to him if he says hello to me." said Hermione flatly.
Ron had no idea what to say. All he knew was that he had to do something to stop her, and quick!
"Hermione, please...just listen to me..." Ron pleaded weakly, with a lot of hurt in his eyes.
Hermione looked at him almost pityingly.
"Ron," she said rather softly, "I really appreciate you trying to look out for me, really I do. You are such a good friend and I always feel safe when I'm with you, but don't worry about me. I'm sure I can look after myself." And with that, she left the room leaving Ron looking very confused and distraught.
Ron sat on a desk just staring at the door Hermione had just walked out of. He was so angry and upset and hurt! He was so frustrated with himself! Why couldn't he just tell her that it killed him to see her with any other guy than him? That he was jealous beyond belief.
"Wait, Hermione already knows that I'm jealous." Ron thought. He was thinking of the conversation they had when they made up from their last argument about Vicky.
"So what is she playing at? Could she possibly know that I fancy her?
If she does, why doesn't she say something? Maybe she's embarrassed that I like her, or worse; disgusted. I would die if she was! But she's my friend, and she did seem sympathetic before she left me here. I don't want her pity either. I want her to like me, no, love me, the way that I love her! What in the world is going on in that brilliant head of hers? Is she trying to make me jealous by talking to Seamus or did she merely say hello to him politely like the kind person she is? Or does she actually like the bloke?! Oh God, why are women so confusing? Things were much easier before Hogwarts when all I thought of was food and my toy broomstick! Okay so things haven't changed much in that area, but Hermione sure does a good job of confusing me! What the hell am I going to do?"
Hermione's POV
Hermione re-entered the common room looking a little flushed after the argument. It was pretty embarrassing and undignified having Ron drag her out of there like she was a child so she decided to be very discreet and just head up to her dormitory. Unfortunately she wasn't able to do that because someone stopped her on her way.
"Hermione love, how have you been lately?" Hermione turned around to see Seamus standing there smiling at her. This was very odd but intriguing all in the same.
"A little tired but I'm alright thank you. How about you?" Hermione said politely.
"I'm great now that I'm talking to you!" said Seamus. He was really lying on all the lines.
Hermione didn't know exactly what to say to that so she just smiled uncomfortably.
"You know Hermione, I've been thinking," Seamus continued, "I'd like to get to know you a little better."
"Seamus, we've known each other since first year." Said Hermione although she was trying not to be rude.
"Yes but we never really talked that much over the years." Seamus stated.
"I guess you're right we haven't but I'm sorry there's somewhere I have to be right now so if you'll excuse me" Said Hermione politely but firmly.
Seamus looked disappointed but said, "Yeah, sure. I understand. I'll catch up with you later, gorgeous!"
"Um bye." Said Hermione blushing yet again and she quickly walked back out of the portrait hole.
Hermione didn't quite know why she lied to Seamus; she just knew that she had to get out of there. Even though she knew that Ron was only being over protective of her and unreasonable with his concerns and accusations about Seamus, it just didn't feel right with him being as forward as he was with her. She just had to go somewhere where she could be alone to clear her mind.
Hermione surprised herself and walked down to the Quidditch pitch. She sat on the bench that she usually sat in when she watched Ron and Harry practice. Thankfully, no one else was using the pitch so it was nice, quiet and peaceful there unlike mostly anywhere else at Hogwarts which was always buzzing with the sounds of teenagers.
She sighed to herself. Things were always so confusing now-a-days for her. So many things were running through her head at that time. There was Ron and his annoying but none the less cute out bursts, Ron confusing her with his and her feelings, Seamus who was all of the sudden so interested in her, Draco and his malicious threats to her, her worrying about Harry as she did more now than ever before, now that Sirius had died and last but not least worrying so much about Voldemort now that he has risen again! Though Hermione was always a strong person, all this happening to her at once was a bit more than she could bear. She just wished that she could find a way to get rid of all the stress she was feeling lately. Hermione just didn't know who to turn to anymore. There were so many people around her yet she never felt more alone. She wanted to just be there for her friends but sometimes she found that quite difficult. She loved Harry and Ron more than anything! Of course she loved them both in different ways. The love she had for Harry was more of a brotherly love but the love that she felt for Ron ran much deeper than that.
"What on earth can I do?" Hermione thought. "I feel like I'm going mad! I wish that he would stop confusing me all of the time! Why is he always so unpredictable? Things would be so much easier if he would just tell me why it bothers him so much to see me with any other guy."
"Maybe he's only acting this way because he feels like he's my big brother or something, like the way he gets with Ginny. Maybe I'm just being stupid and wasting my time and feelings on my best friend. Maybe I shouldn't be so hasty with Seamus; he's a nice enough guy and he seems to really like me. I'm just so tired of waiting for Ron to open his eyes and see what's right in front of him! Why on earth do these predicaments always have to happen to me?! I just need to forget about him while I still have some of my sanity left." A single tear rolled down her cheek.
"Things were a lot easier back when I was more interested in books and school than boys. School problems are a lot easier to fix than broken hearts."
A/N: yes I know that last quote sounds a bit familiar from somewhere but I just found that it just worked really well with the plot... I changed around a quote I found on www.firehotquotes.com (that's a really great site) anyway please r&r!!! thanks!! x0x0z