A/N: Thanks for the reviews Ashley and Jessica.
Chapter 6: Keeping Secrets
Hermione laid in her bed thinking that night. It's just as professor O'Connelle had said. She was destined to be with either Viktor or Ron . However this time there was no doubt about it althoug Hermione always had friendly feelings for Viktor, with Ron it was totally different. She remembered theway he looked at her when Vikctor took her to the Yule Ball. There was hurt in his eyes. She could see it now. Perhaps he felt betrayed. Viktor was one of Ron's favorite quidditch players. Yet Hermione still had the gone to the ball with him. Ron had also asked her to the Ball but he was just a little too late, she had already said yes to Viktor. Not to mention that that the time she felt that he had only asked her because he couldn't get another date. She wasn't about to be his last resort. After many hours of thinking and pondering Hermione finally was able go to sleep.
Everyone definitely knew something was up with Hermione. While they were at breakfast Neville had asked her if she could pass the butter. "what the matter can't seem to get it yourself?" She yelled towering over poor Neville.
Neville looked so scared that he forgot about breakfast ran out of the great hall for Herbology. Harry just looked at Hermione and said, "That was a bit harsh Hermione, don't you think?"
Hermione did not take this well. "do you want to make something of it, potter?"
Ron turned to Hermione. "Is everything ok? Are you feeling sick? Is it girl problems?" He asked in a low whisper.
Hermione turned so red and shook her head, but relaxed since Ron looked so caring. "Look I'm really sorry for blowing up at everybody like that. I really shouldn't have done that. I'm going to go apologize to Neville." She said, now getting up from the table and swinging her bag over her shoulder.
Harry and Ron both watched her go. "That was weird!" Harry said now looking at Ron across the table.
"What's weird?" Ron asked, still looking at Hermione's retreating form.
"That the moment you spoke to Hermione she relaxed. You know I think she really fancies you!" Ron was now looking at Harry. "And you know while we're on the subject, I think you fancy her just as well."
Ron was gaping open mouthed at Harry. "That is ridiculous I do not fancy Hermione. We're just really good friends."
"Did you know that Hermione went to Bulgaria to visit Krum this summer?" Harry asked with a wide grin plastered on his face.
Ron's reaction to this was so fast that he spilled some pumpkin juice while jumping up with fury. "she did what?"
Harry was now laughing so hard. It was hard to keep a straight face. "I just got a full fledged answer out of you! You do fancy her. I knew it. When are you going to tell her?" He asked hopefully.
Ron sat down again wiping the mess away with his wand. "See Harry, the thing is that I'm not going to tell her. I don't want to deal with rejection. That's what I'm scared of."
Sighing Harry said, "Ron when are you going to wake up and smell the cocoa? Hermione fancies you too."
Ron took a deep breath and said, "The thing is, that I don't just like Hermione Araminta Granger...I love her. All those times we've spent together! All those fights we've had. But for me those fights were a sign of affection for her. Harry, she's the most important thing to me. She's even more beautiful than Aphrodite herself. That's how highly I think of her. But, I value our friendship way more than I value the thought of us being together."
Harry stayed silent. He was in complete shock. He knew that Ron has always liked Hermione but, he had no idea that he felt this way about her. This was way too much for Harry. "are you crazy? She feels exactly the same way. I see the way you look at each other, the many fights you have about Krum, the jealousy in both of your voices. Ron if there's one thing I ve learned about girls' from my past experience is that you have to tell them how you feel. You have to take a chance. Because if you don't you will regret it. And I am not kidding you. There may never be another chance. So why don't you take it while you still have it?"
Ron now stood up. "You're right! But I'm not ready to tell he, at least not right nowr. When the time is right that's when I'll do it. Just please don't pressure me!" Just then the bell rang and the two boys headed for their Herbology lessons. "Please do not mention anything about what we were just discussing."
Harry nodded and they shook on it.
A/N: Do I have to curse you?