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Chapter 5: Determination and Stubbornness

Time seemed to freeze as Ron sat on the ground, his head in his hands. What did you expect? For her to break down the door and throw herself at you! Maybe now that she knows, and I know how she feels, I can get over her. I wish it were that easy.

Harry wasn't sure what to do or say. "Are you ok?" Stupid question, "You know what you have to do know, right?"

Ron looked up at Harry, his eyes slightly red and bloodshot. "What's that Harry?" he croaked.

"Talk to her, go find her now!" Harry said. "You need to find out how much she heard, how she feels about you!"

Ron scowled "I know how she feels, I saw her run off as if she couldn't get away fast enough. I really don't need to hear her say it to my face. I'm not leaving this room!"

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As Hermione ran down the stairs to the entrance hall she knew she was getting stared at. She didn't care, something's were more important and she was used to being ridiculed. I hope I can find it; I need to see if what I'm feeling is more than what I thought it was. It will be easier to tell Ron if I know that I... that I love him back.

Hermione turned from the stairs and ran towards the Hufflepuff common room. I'm so confused! Everything I know is turned upside-down. Hermione thought as she stopped running and started checking doors.

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Harry sat in silence, not sure what he could do to his friend's discomfort. Suddenly an idea formed. "Want to come down for some lunch?" Harry asked hopefully "We should be able to catch the end of it."

"Not really, I'm not hungry. You go I'll be ok." Ron said flatly.

He never turns down food! Harry thought. Well I'd better go, it was my idea..

As he left Harry couldn't help asking one more question, even though he knew he shouldn't take advantage of his friend. "By the way, how far did you run back earlier? Which common room were you by?" Harry tried to sound innocent as he asked.

"Huh? Oh, not that far, I was by the Hufflepuff room." Ron answered distantly.

Now I feel really guilty. I'd better leave fast. "If you change your mind I'll be downstairs. It'll be ok Ron, just talk to her." Harry said as he left.

Ron didn't answer; he was too caught up in his thoughts. Does he know something I don't? No, you're just being hopeful, just stay up here.

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As Ron was thinking his life was over, Hermione couldn't help wondering how hers was going to change. Ron and me! Together! It's almost too unreal, maybe this is a dream!

Hermione stopped as she saw a door slightly ajar. Well that's the first open one I've found so far. Better have a look.

She pushed the door open and quickly closed it behind her. The first thing she noticed was how dusty the room was. This place looks like it hasn't been used in years! Then she noticed the footprints on the floor. Those look really new, maybe this is the room Ron was in.

Hermione looked all around her and immediately noticed the mirror standing in the corner near the door, unaffected by the dust, with the footprints stopping in front of it.

This is it, the Mirror of Erised! I wonder where it got its name? She thought as she walked towards it. I should look it up in the library later.. Focus Hermione, this is more important than that!

Hermione looked in the mirror. Slowly a smile grew across her face and tears appeared in her eyes.

Probably more obvious than what Ron saw but whatever! Sorry about the delay but those of you who enjoy this story will be happy to know i've written the rest of the story, just need to transfer it to the PC and post it. 8 chapters in total! please be patient, its hard to type at 2 am! i'll finish asap. any suggestions please type in your reviews, but remember i'm just doing this for fun!