It was the day after Hermione found out the truth. Ron and Harry were heading down to the Great Hall for breakfast together. There was a air of silence hovering about them. Neither of them spoke a word to each other.

"Harry, can I ask you something?" Ron, asked, finally breaking the silence.

"Sure, Ron. What is it?" Harry asked, turning to face Ron who looked out of the windows.

"You can never can you?"

"Can never what?" Harry asked, getting confused.

"Love me the way I love you." Ron replied, as though it was the silliest thing in the world to ask. A long silence followed the question. There was no way Harry could love Ron the way he did. Harry walked over to the other side of the windows, watching a few students talking in the yards. That was true. Absolutely right. No way. But could Harry really tell that to Ron? His bestfriend for five years? He had to tell Ron again. Otherwise, he would disappear again only to reappear somewhere with a charm on him. He turned around and was suprised to see Ron's face a few inches away from his. He edged back abit, his back hitting the window ledge.

"Ron, can we get down to the great hall? I'm hungry." Harry stuttered, trying to edge away from Ron but he stuck a hand out and blocked Harry's path to escape. He leaned in closer. So close, he could count the freckles on Ron's cheeks.

"Harry, do you really not love me?" Ron asked, the smell of toothpaste washing over Harry's face. It smelt nice. Harry kept silent. He studied Ron's green eyes. They were beautiful, really. They shone when the light hit them, reflecting the beauty in them. Harry could see himself reflected in his eyes. He then looked at Ron's lips, so soft and kissable. He leaned forward a little, about to kiss Ron. They closed their eyes and a loud cough behind them broke the connection. They turned to see Professor McGonagall coughing and walking towards them. Had she seen them? They doubt so because she just walked past them, leading two first year Gryffindors who stared at Harry and pointed at his forehead. When she walked past them, she turned to them and stopped, so did the first years.

"Potter, Weasley, i need some help here," Professor McGonagall continued, "Follow me." They followed her through the corridor, almost expecting her to turn around at anytime and ask them about the kiss they almost shared. Harry turned to Ron and studied his face. He didn't seem to realize that Harry was about to kiss him too. It was a good thing, Harry decided, smiling to himself.

"What are you smiling at, Harry?" Ron asked, noticing the smile.

"Nothing, Ron." Harry replied, keeping a straight face.

"Really?"

"Yes."

Hermione hurried over to them outside the Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson. Her hair was wild and she was grinning from ear to ear.

"I just found out, there is a cure for this gay rubbish!" She whispered, pulling the two of them close. This brought a cheerful smile on Ron's face but Harry looked down. He had just fallen into Ron's love trap. Now Hermione tells him this! It's a load of rubbish, he couldn't believe it. Now, he would have to take the potion too. By asking Hermione for it, he would have to let Hermione know he was turning gay. No, that is not an option. He would rather die then having to put up with her nagging. But a sip of the potion would drive all the gay nonsense out so she can't nag anymore. Well, time to admit it.

"Hermione, make an extra bit more. I need it to." Harry told them suddenly, his face turning red.

"Harry, you..." Hermione's voice trailed off as she pointed at Harry, "Did the two of you..."

"No, Hermione. Harry didn't tell me he was one." Ron stammered, also shocked at the news.

"If you are all done with your little girl talk, can we please begin with lessons?" A cold voice appeared behidn them.

"Who's gay?" They all cried in unison, turning to face the speaker. Professor Snape turned to the three of them and stared at them, his face twisted in confusion as he studied their faces.

"I never said anything about being gay!" He said coldly, opening the dungeons door. "Get in!"

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