Alrighty folks, I realize it's been a long time since I've updated and this is a short chapter, pretty much a filler chapter, but some of my personal life is to blame for that. Lots of hard times so please be patient with me. To all my reviewers who like this story, thanks for you support. You're the reason I keep writing.

To all those who decided to flame my story, I truly appreciate your criticism. However, I have to take what you say with a grain of salt. Everyone has flaws, I don't do this to be some award winning author, I do this for fun. Spelling mistakes and grammar problems are not really of concern to me because of the stated reason above. This ficition is entirely based on my imagination and I think many of you forget the definition of fanfiction, which I am not going to keep repeating. It's really simple, if you hate it that much then don't read it. Again, I do appreciate your criticism and I will try my very best to learn from it. Oh, really quickly, I wanted to comment on the person who asked me about the British exchange student. From personal experience, because I was an American living in Australia at one point, I was in fact treated like a novelty for most of the time I was there. So yes, don't tell me what it's like and what's it's not like. I don't think that my story is a disgrace to the Harry Potter series because it's a fanfiction. Obviously you haven't read many of the stories where Harry and Draco are gay lovers. Not that they are a disgrace by any means, but impratical. Still they are enjoyable to read because they are fictions. So, thanks for your opinions but no thanks. I will continue to write. All I ask is that if you hate it so much, then don't read it. No one is forcing you too.

RedTears85

Ron spent nearly three days going over the ultimatum that Hemione had given him. How the hell was he supposed to accept the notion of her being in a relationship with his arch enemy? The idea totally baffled Ron. The two days that he had spent in voluntary seclusion gave him just the right amount of time that he needed to make a decision. Yes, Hermione was his ex-girlfriend that he could accept. Before that, she had been his friend, one of his best friends and ultimately that was more important to Ron then anything. It was with that in mind that he found Hermione at lunch the third day and sat down across from her at the table. She didn't bother to look up from her book.

"Hermione, I've come to a decision. "His voice was tight with guilt.

"And? "Hermione asked, still not looking up from her book.

"I've decided that your friendship means more to me then anything else. Petty fights and my stubbornness can be overcome. I am willing to accept your relationship with Malfoy. "Ron said hurriedly.

Finally, Hermione looked up from her book, calm and serene smiled crossing her face. "Do you mean it, Ron? You can accept Draco and me? "

Ron nodded faintly. "I can. I care about you to much to lose you as my friend. "

Hermione laughed lightly and grabbed Ron in an awkward hug across the table. How could she ask Ron to step out of her life? It wasn't possible. She, Harry and Ron had been inseparable since their first year of school. It seemed unfathomable that they lose each other now.

"Thank you, Ron. Draco really isn't that bad. Just for me, get to know him and be civil. I promise the results will be to your liking. "Hermione separated from her friend with a broad smile.

Ron nodded tersely. "I will try my best. That's all I can promise. "

Serena smiled faintly to Harry. "I told you they would work things out. You owe me a bag of chocolate frogs. "

Harry groaned faintly. "How are you so sure of things like this? "

"Call it a woman's intuition. "Serena smiled sarcastically before returning to her studying.

"Fine, this weekend when we go into Hogsmeade, I'll give you your payment. "Harry sighed.

Serena sighed softly as she lied in bed that night. She only had two weeks left before she was to return to America, only two more weeks before she finally said goodbye to Harry. Her bands last concert was two days before they left and the tension between everyone was thickening as the days went by. Harry seemed more or less detached from her lately and it was almost painful for Serena when he turned away from her hugs or kisses. Whether people liked to believe it or not, Serena was a realist and knew that once she left Hogwarts, she and Harry might keep in touch for the first month or two, but then their lives would take that fateful turn and they'd be forgotten in the mind of the other.