Chapter 3: Forgive Me?

At breakfast the next morning Ron still wasn't talking to Harry or Hermione and had sat down as far away from them as humanly possible. Harry and Hermione ate their breakfast in silence.

Harry now was back in quidditch and Ginny took the spot of a chaser and Ron was still the keeper. They had practice after breakfast and Harry was afraid of what Ron would say.

Harry couldn't sleep last night because of what Ron had said and he was sure he could hear crying from the girls dormitory last night.

Down at the quidditch pitch Harry was avoiding Ron. Harry was still a little scared about what Ron had said. Do I really think I'm better than everyone else? he thought to himself. No I don't he's just jealous. said a louder voice in the back of his head. He's not jealous. Ron doesn't get jealous. It's just the thought of Malfoy being nice.

"Are you ready Harry? We're all waiting for you." Ron sounded a little sorry.

"Yeah I'm coming'. I was just thinking."

"About what I said last night?"

"Yeah. What got into you?" Harry said desperately hoping that wouldn't set him off again.

"I don't know. Listen, I'm really sorry I said all that. I didn't mean any of it. I hope Hermione isn't too mad."

"I forgive you but I think Hermione cried herself to sleep last night."

"Oh no."

"Hello? Ron are you coming? We do have to practice you know." Ginny blushed at the sight of Harry.

"Hello Ginny. How are you?" Harry hadn't seen his best friends sister for a long time.

"I'm fine Harry. Are you coming?"

"Yeah. Just give me a second." Harry turned to face Ron. "After practice you really need to go apologize to Hermione."

"Yeah, I know."

Practice was great. While Harry was looking for the golden snitch, he could talk to Ron and give him tips on catching the ball. Once practice was over the two boys flew to the locker rooms, quickly changed, and ran up to the castle to find Hermione.