Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
Author's Note: Okay now this is where the drama begins. Hope you like this chapter... and brilliantauthor16, you might hate me after this, but I have to do what I have to do.
Harry woke up happier then usual. He got dressed and set off to meet Ron and Hermione at the bookstore.
When he got there Hermione was waiting for him by the front desk.
"Where's Ron?" Harry asked Hermione
"He er... couldn't make it." Hermione said
"Oh... okay." Harry said, "Shall we go then?"
"Alright." Hermione said as she followed Harry out of the bookstore
After about an hour of shopping Harry asked Hermione a question, "Hermione... what's the real reason Ron couldn't come?"
"I don't know, Harry..." Hermione said, Harry wasn't convinced
"Hermione, I know you know. Just tell me!" Harry said
"I can't! Okay? I just can't." Hermione said
"Yes you can!" Harry said
Tears began to swell in Hermione's eyes, "I love him, okay? But I just couldn't feel the connection between us anymore."
"You mean... you broke up with him?!" Harry said
"Yes..." Hermione said
"Why? Was it because of me? I bet it was... he's gonna hate me!" Harry said
"No, Harry! This had nothing to do with you. Do not take it out on yourself." Hermione said
"Hermione... if it wasn't for me you probably wouldn't have broke up with him. You know it." Harry said
"You're probably right." Hermione said
"I knew it! Hermione, you can't break up with him! He's gonna hate me! I was enjoying this little friendship I repaired but it's going to end the next time I see Ron." Harry said
"I already did." Hermione said
Just then the most unexpected person to show up came walking by, Malfoy.
"Oh no..." Harry said
"Harry... what are you doing with this Mudblood?" Malfoy said
"Don't call her that, Malfoy." Harry said
"I can call her whatever I want. What are you doing?" Malfoy said
"Well, Malfoy... she's my friend." Harry said
"She is not!" Malfoy said
"Yes, she is, Malfoy! Whether you like it or not. Deal with it." Harry said
"Harry don't. You don't need to lose your best friend because of me." Hermione said
"What are you talking about, Hermione? He's not my best friend. I told you, I hated him well you know when." Harry said
"Harry... I'm not gonna be friends with someone who's friends with her." Malfoy said looking at Hermione
"Fine. Then don't be friends with me." Harry said
"Fine." Malfoy said as he walked away.
"Harry... you... you didn't have to do that. I mean he's your best friend." Hermione said
"Hermione... he's not my best friend, you and Ron are." Harry said, "And you always will be."
Hermione smiled
Hermione and Harry spent the rest of the day together shopping and talking.
Harry was just staring at Hermione as they were eating ice cream.
Hermione noticed and looked at him and Harry looked away quickly. Hermione laughed.
"Harry... do you want to know the real reason I broke up with Ron?" Hermione said
"I don't know... do I?" Harry said
"Because, Harry... I don't love Ron... I love you."
Author's Note: Now you all have to remember Hermione isn't the same person. This is Harry's new life. Hermione has no idea how she acted or how she felt about Harry when he was a Gryffindor. So basically it's like she's meeting him all over again.