I'M SO SORRY FOR THE HOLD-UP!!! I hope you all can forgive me!!!! Well maybe you can, because here it is!!! Chapter 5!

"Hermione?" I asked, already feeling the vibe of rejection.

"Yes Harry?" she answered, still looking at the Christmas picture.

I froze. I didn't know what to do. Should I tell her, because now would be the perfect time. Would it ruin my friendship with Ron? Or worse, Hermione. I had to do it. This was now or never. Well, here it goes....

"I love you," I said, wincing my eyes, and getting ready for rejection.

"That's nice, Harry...." Said Hermione, not noticing what I just said. She too wrapped up in that picture. Does that mean she still has some feelings left over for me? I mean, who couldn't jump up or scream when hearing those words? I just gave up, and let Ron and Hermione be. If she still likes me, she'll tell me. Right?

"Good-bye Hermione," I said while placing a kiss on her cheek and heading out. I headed out . God, my one chance to confess my love, and she didn't even notice! I couldn't believe it. I saw Ron pass by in the halls, and gave him a small nod. He walked to our dorm, and looked shocked. I ran over to him and, where was Hermione? Could she have ran away while my eyes weren't on her?

I ran on over to Ginny to ask her, and she had no idea. My next chance was Parvati and Lavender, which didn't know either. My one and only hope would be the room of requirement. I sprinted over there, and when I got in, I saw here, crying. It broke my heart, hearing her sniffles and wails. Why was she crying? I just needed to know.

"Hermione?" I said, taking a few steps closer to her.

"Yes?" said Hermione, releasing her head from her hands and trying to wipe away the falling tears.

"What's wrong?" I said, while sitting next to her on the couch she was sitting on.

"I don't know what to do, Harry!" She said, while I held her in my arms, tracing lazy circles on her back. What was she so confused about?

"No matter what it is, Hermione, I'm sure you'll get through it. And anyway, you have friends all around you who are willing to help-"

"NO!! They don't know how to help! Listen, Harry!"

"Tell me, what's wrong?" I said, while making her head face mine.

"Ok, Harry, I know you still love me, but, I don't love you anymore! Don't you see? I've already given my heart to Ron! I saw the hurt in you eyes because Ron changed the picture. And I was just looking back at my old life while staring at the picture, It doesn't matter anymore, harry. I don't .......I don't love you, Harry.

I was frozen. I swear to you, I couldn't move. How could she know I loved her? I haven't said a word to anyone!"

It's okay Hermione, You don't have to love me, as long as your happy," I said, while loosening my grip around her body.

"Thank you, Harry," while putting her head on my shoulder.

And there we sat, for about an hour, of undisturbed silence. Of course I was going to miss her, but as long as she's happy. But maybe, there's still a chance...... Who knows?

Hey Everyone!!! I'm so sorry it took me a long time to update!!!!! And don't worry, this isnt the end. Please review!!! I miss you all's reviews.....