A/N: hey I wrote this chapter the day after I wrote chapter 6. I just waited awhile to post this one because I had a load of homework. For the person who didn't like the monologues you can deal with it. That's just my writing style. Sorry if the rest of you don't like that Hermione is with Lavender. There will be somewhat of a resolution in this chapter. It may not be the way you want it but tough that's life. I find it to make it more realistic. You'll figure out why I put lavender together with Hermione. It has to do with my plot. Anyways just sit back and enjoy. Feedback welcomed whether it be good or bad.
My Best Friend's Sister
Chapter 7: Reactions Good Bad
Hermione and Lavender walked into the common room which was quite empty. "Hey Lav I'm going to find Harry alright. I want to tell him myself. Is it okay if we tell people separately? I would find it a heck of a lot easier if we did."
"No problem. That actually would be easier for me too. I'll go find Parvati. See you later babe." They gave each other a quick peck on the lips and headed their own separate ways.
Hermione found Harry out on the quiditch pitch where he was lazily flying around. He spotted her and dived down and pulled up before he hit the ground. "Hey Mione, what's up?"
"Not much." She lied "actually there is. Can we talk?"
"Sure. Is it just me or do you actually sound happy about this chat. What's going on?"
"You'll find out soon enough. Let's talk somewhere a bit more private. You're not in the middle of quiditch practice are you?"
"Nope, we just finished in fact. I'll go change and put my fire bolt away and meet you in the great hall alright?"
"Sounds good I'll meet you there."
When he came back they headed for the lake. They walked in silence for awhile just enjoying each others company until Harry asked, "So what's got you in such a chipper mood?"
"Well I just got a girlfriend and you're not going to believe who it is."
"Who is it?"
"Come on guess."
"Hermione I despise guessing games, but if you insist then my guess is Ginny."
"Actually it's not. It's Lavender"
Harry stared at her in disbelief for awhile then asked, "Isn't she dating Ron?"
"Well she was but she broke up with him today and told me that she has feelings for me. I have feelings for her as well I'm not sure what they are but it's something good."
"Aren't you forgetting about the cute little red head by the name of Ginny? I thought you still weren't over her yet Hermione."
"Well I can't just sit around here and wait forever. I have to continue living my life. I still love her Harry. Apart of me always will. So don't bite my head off I'm sorry okay. "
"I'm sorry. Have you told her yet?"
"No you're the first person I've told about us. I'll tell her soon I promise."
"You'd better. Have you told Ron yet?"
"We're not going to tell him for awhile since he's still a bit hotheaded right now."
"Naw you think. He's more than likely not going to be thrilled that one of his best friends is dating his ex. He might accuse you of stealing her from him."
"But I didn't she came to me."
"I know that but you know Ron. When he gets his head so far up his ass that he can't see reason. So be careful around him he can cause you some serious problems."
"Alright Harry I'll be careful I promise. Can you back off a bit?"
"Sorry bout that. Guess the overprotective brother instinct is just kicking in. I just don't want to see you get hurt anymore because you've been through enough struggles the past year."
"It's alright I'm just going to sit here and ponder what I'm going to say to Ginny. After I think awhile I'll go find her and tell her alright."
"Alright see you later 'Mione."
"See you."
While Hermione was chatting with Harry Lavender was waiting in her dormitory for Parvati to tell her the news. Parvati finally came in and sat down next to Lavender saying, "What's up? Did you dump Ron yet?"
Lavender smiled, "yes I did break it off and now I'm seeing someone else."
"Oh who is it? Come on tell me Lav."
"Alright oh impatient one, it's Hermione."
"Oh lucky, you get the smart hottie around here. I'm so jealous. You got a great catch."
"Thanks Parvati I'm glad you approve. I know I got a great catch she's amazing and a really great kisser too."
"She'll probably be good in bed too. You know what they say about bookworms" Parvati winked.
"Keep your mind out of the gutter. I'm not going to force her into that. I'm going to take my time in this relationship. I actually care about this one."
"Yeah well you can pretend to be all tender and innocent with me of you want. But the thought had to cross your mind at some point."
"Oh shut up" Lavender said blushing.
"Oh someone's got it bad. Alright I'll quit giving you a hard time. I'm happy for you. I wish I was in a loving relationship like yours but I'm not. I'm still single."
"Don't worry Parvati you'll find someone eventually. And when you do it will be the greatest feeling ever I promise."
"All right happy girl lets get our homework done so you can spend time with your honey. Cause if you don't do it now you'll whine later and I'll have to smother you with a pillow."
"Well since you put it that way I guess your right. Let's do it."
Hermione got off her butt and started off for Ginny's dormitory. She wasn't sure how Ginny was going to react to the news. She knew Ginny had some feelings for her she just didn't know how strong those feelings were. So it may be alright for Ginny but confronting her was the hardest thing for Hermione to do. It took all of her trademark Gryffindor courage to get this far. So she took a deep breath and cleared her head before she knocked on the 5th year girl's dormitory. Ginny answered the door and was quite taken aback by Hermione standing right in front of her. "Hermione what are you doing here?" She asked
"Is that how you now greet your friends? Well we haven't spoken much in the past three months so it's understandable. I have something that I need to tell you and I don't want you to hear it from anyone else. Can I come in?"
"Yeah sure" Ginny said forgetting her own manners. She shut the door behind her. She had led Hermione to her bed and motioned for her to sit down on it next to her. "Before you say what you need to, let me tell you something first. I finally figured out my feelings for you and I'm sorry for putting you through all of this for the past few months. I hope you can forgive me Hermione. The truth is I love you." Right after Ginny said this she captured Hermione's lips with her own.
Hermione kissed her back even though she knew it was wrong and that she was going to end up hurting Ginny more. But as selfish as it sounds she wanted to at least know what it felt like to be with Ginny even if it was only for a minute. When the kiss was ended Hermione said, "Gin I wish you would have done that earlier because then I wouldn't have to say what I'm going to say right now."
"What is it Hermione? You can tell me anything."
"Don't say that because you're not going to want to hear this but I have to tell you. I'm seeing someone else Gin. I'm seeing Lavender."
Ginny was hurt, angry and dumbfounded all at once. "That's impossible. She's with Ron."
"Actually she's not. She broke up with him earlier. Then she told me she had feelings for me and I'm not sure what my feelings are for her but I know that there's something there."
"So what is it? You don't love me anymore. Was it all just an act or a big joke? You told me that you loved me Hermione and I believed you."
"Ginny it wasn't an act. I still have feelings for you; strong ones. But I had to move on with my life. I couldn't wait for you forever. And it's not fair to lavender. We only just got together and leaving her wouldn't be right. I want to see where my relationship with her will go. I know its going to be good. You'll always have a place in my heart and maybe someday we can be together. Right now is just not that time."
Ginny had tears cascading down her face. Even though se was crying Hermione still thought she looked beautiful. She took Ginny into her arms and just held her. Hermione started crying as well but not into hysterics like Ginny was. Her tears were filled with pain that couldn't be vocally expressed. They both cried for awhile. When Ginny cleared up she sat up looked Hermione in the eyes and said, "I'm sorry Hermione your right. I did wait too long and I'm being selfish. I want you to let go of me. The one you're with deserves to have all of you. You and Lavender have my blessing."
"Oh Gin I'm sorry too. I wish this all could have worked out. But I guess god has a different plan for us right now."
"Hermione promise me you'll let me go."
"Gin I Can't..."
"Promise me" she said in an unusually fierce voice.
"Alright" Hermione lied, for she knew that part of her heart could never truly let Ginny go. "Do you want me to leave or stay?"
"Stay please. I want you to stay with me while you still can. Plus we got some catching up to do from when we practically gave each other the silent treatment for 3 months."
"Alright" Hermione agreed smiling. So they chatted away all night gossiping. While they were doing this they were putting what had just happened behind them and went back to being friends.
Meanwhile Lavender was roaming the halls and suddenly someone grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth so she couldn't scream. "Well, well, well look at what I've caught" her eyes went wide as she recognized that the voice belonged to Ron. "Now" he continued, "you're going to tell me who you dumped me for and I might not give you any trouble." Lavender was going to cooperate because she knew how horrible it was when you have Ron extremely pissed off. Ron removed his hand and said "tell me now bitch or you're going to get it."
"It's Hermione."
Ron gave her a furious look then composed himself and said, "I'll let you go for now but mark my words you and that mud blood dyke better watch your backs because you've messed with the wrong guy this time. You best not tell anyone or you'll get it. Get out of my sight now!" lavender took off in fear for her life. She didn't know what he was going to do and didn't want to find out. After lavender was out of ear shot Ron said, "Yeah you better run because I'm going to make sure that you're going to at least suffer the hell that you've put me through and back."
Lavender ran as fast as she could to the 6th year girl's dormitory. Ron's threatening promise was still ringing through her ears. Her only thought was to get to Hermione so they could both be safe. She burst open the door to the dormitory searching for Hermione who wasn't there. Parvati was and asked, "What's wrong Lavender?" "I'll tell you later Parvati. Where's Hermione?
In the 5th year girl's dormitories talking with Ginny I think. Why?
"I need to speak with her" she rushed out of the room fled down a flight of steps into the 5th girl's dormitory. "Come here Lavender, what's wrong?" Hermione asked sensing her girlfriend was distressed. Lavender rushed into her arms and started shaking with sobs.
"I should probably go" Ginny said. She was sensing that they needed to be alone.
"No" Lavender choked out. "Ginny stay you need to hear this too."
"What is it Lav?" Hermione asked concerned.
"It's Ron. He trapped me in a corner when I was wandering the halls and forced me to tell him who I dumped him for or he was going to hurt me. When I told him that it was you Hermione he went violently crazy and told me for the two of us to watch our backs because of the hell we put him through."
"That doesn't sound like Ron" Hermione said. "I mean he can lose his temper but threatening us?"
"Actually it does Ginny said. He generally acts nice but if you piss him off real good he will pursue you until he thinks that you have gotten what you deserved to his standards. If I ever did something to him as a kid he would always abuse me. I never told mom or dad because if I did he would only abuse me worse. So I stayed quiet and just had to wait for the bruises to disappear. It wasn't until I got to Hogwarts where I could look up spells to make them disappear."
"Oh gin I'm so sorry" Hermione said sympathetically
"I'm sorry to gin. I know what that was like. Ron was abusive in our relationship. If he didn't get his way he would hit me or put me under the imperious curse. While under it he would rape me. When I fought it he would hit me. Afterwards he would act as if nothing happened. Like he could forget the cruelty he had just inflicted."
Both Hermione and Ginny wrapped their arms around Lavender and all three girls held each other and cried. "What are we going to do now?' Ginny asked. "We go tell Harry and Parvati, then Dumbledore. Even though Ron said not to tell anyone he'll do something horrible whether or not we tell anyone. So it's best to take precautionary measures before he has a chance to harm us." "Alright" Ginny and Lavender agreed. "Alright we'll tell them first thing tomorrow. Come on we need to get some sleep it's been a long day. Good night Gin." Hermione said as she hugged her.
"Goodnight Mione. Can I talk to Lavender for a minute?" Ginny asked.
"Yeah sure see you in a bit Lav" she said and she walked out leaving Ginny and Lavender to talk.
"Lavender I just wanted to let you know that you and Hermione have my blessing."
"Thanks Gin it means a lot to me. I'm sorry if I hurt you. Hermione should be yours."
"It's alright it's my fault. You got to her first and I waited too long."
"I wouldn't blame you if you took her for yourself. I can tell how much you still love her."
"Yeah I do still love her but we didn't speak to each other for 3 months and we need to learn how to be friends again before we could ever get into a relationship. We came to a crossroad and took different paths. Maybe someday they'll cross like that again but right now is just the wrong timing. Just take care of her alright."
"I promise Ginny. I would never do anything to intentionally hurt her. Thank you for letting me have her" she hugged Ginny. They both said goodnight and lavender headed off to her own dormitory to find Hermione reading something that surprisingly wasn't Hogwarts a history. She sat down waiting for Hermione to put down her book. When she did she asked, "So did Ginny give you her seal of approval and tell you to take good care of me and all that?" She said cheekily
"How did you know?"
"In all of the years that I've known Ginny one thing has never changed and that's that she's very protective of me. Let's go to sleep. It's been a very long rollercoaster day of emotions don't you think?"
"Yeah I would definitely have to agree on that one. Um can we sleep in the same bed?" Lavender asked feeling a bit embarrassed, "I'd just feel safer with Ron being a psychopathic and all."
"Fine by me, I'd actually feel safer too. Climb on in." she gave her a quick chaste kiss on the lips said goodnight and they both fell asleep holding the other close to them feeling at peace after a very wild day.
A/N: hey hope you liked it. I was on a writing frenzy and wrote a lot so I hope you like that it's longer. Don't know when the next update will be so until then I bid you adieu.
My Best Friend's Sister
Chapter 7: Reactions Good Bad
Hermione and Lavender walked into the common room which was quite empty. "Hey Lav I'm going to find Harry alright. I want to tell him myself. Is it okay if we tell people separately? I would find it a heck of a lot easier if we did."
"No problem. That actually would be easier for me too. I'll go find Parvati. See you later babe." They gave each other a quick peck on the lips and headed their own separate ways.
Hermione found Harry out on the quiditch pitch where he was lazily flying around. He spotted her and dived down and pulled up before he hit the ground. "Hey Mione, what's up?"
"Not much." She lied "actually there is. Can we talk?"
"Sure. Is it just me or do you actually sound happy about this chat. What's going on?"
"You'll find out soon enough. Let's talk somewhere a bit more private. You're not in the middle of quiditch practice are you?"
"Nope, we just finished in fact. I'll go change and put my fire bolt away and meet you in the great hall alright?"
"Sounds good I'll meet you there."
When he came back they headed for the lake. They walked in silence for awhile just enjoying each others company until Harry asked, "So what's got you in such a chipper mood?"
"Well I just got a girlfriend and you're not going to believe who it is."
"Who is it?"
"Come on guess."
"Hermione I despise guessing games, but if you insist then my guess is Ginny."
"Actually it's not. It's Lavender"
Harry stared at her in disbelief for awhile then asked, "Isn't she dating Ron?"
"Well she was but she broke up with him today and told me that she has feelings for me. I have feelings for her as well I'm not sure what they are but it's something good."
"Aren't you forgetting about the cute little red head by the name of Ginny? I thought you still weren't over her yet Hermione."
"Well I can't just sit around here and wait forever. I have to continue living my life. I still love her Harry. Apart of me always will. So don't bite my head off I'm sorry okay. "
"I'm sorry. Have you told her yet?"
"No you're the first person I've told about us. I'll tell her soon I promise."
"You'd better. Have you told Ron yet?"
"We're not going to tell him for awhile since he's still a bit hotheaded right now."
"Naw you think. He's more than likely not going to be thrilled that one of his best friends is dating his ex. He might accuse you of stealing her from him."
"But I didn't she came to me."
"I know that but you know Ron. When he gets his head so far up his ass that he can't see reason. So be careful around him he can cause you some serious problems."
"Alright Harry I'll be careful I promise. Can you back off a bit?"
"Sorry bout that. Guess the overprotective brother instinct is just kicking in. I just don't want to see you get hurt anymore because you've been through enough struggles the past year."
"It's alright I'm just going to sit here and ponder what I'm going to say to Ginny. After I think awhile I'll go find her and tell her alright."
"Alright see you later 'Mione."
"See you."
While Hermione was chatting with Harry Lavender was waiting in her dormitory for Parvati to tell her the news. Parvati finally came in and sat down next to Lavender saying, "What's up? Did you dump Ron yet?"
Lavender smiled, "yes I did break it off and now I'm seeing someone else."
"Oh who is it? Come on tell me Lav."
"Alright oh impatient one, it's Hermione."
"Oh lucky, you get the smart hottie around here. I'm so jealous. You got a great catch."
"Thanks Parvati I'm glad you approve. I know I got a great catch she's amazing and a really great kisser too."
"She'll probably be good in bed too. You know what they say about bookworms" Parvati winked.
"Keep your mind out of the gutter. I'm not going to force her into that. I'm going to take my time in this relationship. I actually care about this one."
"Yeah well you can pretend to be all tender and innocent with me of you want. But the thought had to cross your mind at some point."
"Oh shut up" Lavender said blushing.
"Oh someone's got it bad. Alright I'll quit giving you a hard time. I'm happy for you. I wish I was in a loving relationship like yours but I'm not. I'm still single."
"Don't worry Parvati you'll find someone eventually. And when you do it will be the greatest feeling ever I promise."
"All right happy girl lets get our homework done so you can spend time with your honey. Cause if you don't do it now you'll whine later and I'll have to smother you with a pillow."
"Well since you put it that way I guess your right. Let's do it."
Hermione got off her butt and started off for Ginny's dormitory. She wasn't sure how Ginny was going to react to the news. She knew Ginny had some feelings for her she just didn't know how strong those feelings were. So it may be alright for Ginny but confronting her was the hardest thing for Hermione to do. It took all of her trademark Gryffindor courage to get this far. So she took a deep breath and cleared her head before she knocked on the 5th year girl's dormitory. Ginny answered the door and was quite taken aback by Hermione standing right in front of her. "Hermione what are you doing here?" She asked
"Is that how you now greet your friends? Well we haven't spoken much in the past three months so it's understandable. I have something that I need to tell you and I don't want you to hear it from anyone else. Can I come in?"
"Yeah sure" Ginny said forgetting her own manners. She shut the door behind her. She had led Hermione to her bed and motioned for her to sit down on it next to her. "Before you say what you need to, let me tell you something first. I finally figured out my feelings for you and I'm sorry for putting you through all of this for the past few months. I hope you can forgive me Hermione. The truth is I love you." Right after Ginny said this she captured Hermione's lips with her own.
Hermione kissed her back even though she knew it was wrong and that she was going to end up hurting Ginny more. But as selfish as it sounds she wanted to at least know what it felt like to be with Ginny even if it was only for a minute. When the kiss was ended Hermione said, "Gin I wish you would have done that earlier because then I wouldn't have to say what I'm going to say right now."
"What is it Hermione? You can tell me anything."
"Don't say that because you're not going to want to hear this but I have to tell you. I'm seeing someone else Gin. I'm seeing Lavender."
Ginny was hurt, angry and dumbfounded all at once. "That's impossible. She's with Ron."
"Actually she's not. She broke up with him earlier. Then she told me she had feelings for me and I'm not sure what my feelings are for her but I know that there's something there."
"So what is it? You don't love me anymore. Was it all just an act or a big joke? You told me that you loved me Hermione and I believed you."
"Ginny it wasn't an act. I still have feelings for you; strong ones. But I had to move on with my life. I couldn't wait for you forever. And it's not fair to lavender. We only just got together and leaving her wouldn't be right. I want to see where my relationship with her will go. I know its going to be good. You'll always have a place in my heart and maybe someday we can be together. Right now is just not that time."
Ginny had tears cascading down her face. Even though se was crying Hermione still thought she looked beautiful. She took Ginny into her arms and just held her. Hermione started crying as well but not into hysterics like Ginny was. Her tears were filled with pain that couldn't be vocally expressed. They both cried for awhile. When Ginny cleared up she sat up looked Hermione in the eyes and said, "I'm sorry Hermione your right. I did wait too long and I'm being selfish. I want you to let go of me. The one you're with deserves to have all of you. You and Lavender have my blessing."
"Oh Gin I'm sorry too. I wish this all could have worked out. But I guess god has a different plan for us right now."
"Hermione promise me you'll let me go."
"Gin I Can't..."
"Promise me" she said in an unusually fierce voice.
"Alright" Hermione lied, for she knew that part of her heart could never truly let Ginny go. "Do you want me to leave or stay?"
"Stay please. I want you to stay with me while you still can. Plus we got some catching up to do from when we practically gave each other the silent treatment for 3 months."
"Alright" Hermione agreed smiling. So they chatted away all night gossiping. While they were doing this they were putting what had just happened behind them and went back to being friends.
Meanwhile Lavender was roaming the halls and suddenly someone grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth so she couldn't scream. "Well, well, well look at what I've caught" her eyes went wide as she recognized that the voice belonged to Ron. "Now" he continued, "you're going to tell me who you dumped me for and I might not give you any trouble." Lavender was going to cooperate because she knew how horrible it was when you have Ron extremely pissed off. Ron removed his hand and said "tell me now bitch or you're going to get it."
"It's Hermione."
Ron gave her a furious look then composed himself and said, "I'll let you go for now but mark my words you and that mud blood dyke better watch your backs because you've messed with the wrong guy this time. You best not tell anyone or you'll get it. Get out of my sight now!" lavender took off in fear for her life. She didn't know what he was going to do and didn't want to find out. After lavender was out of ear shot Ron said, "Yeah you better run because I'm going to make sure that you're going to at least suffer the hell that you've put me through and back."
Lavender ran as fast as she could to the 6th year girl's dormitory. Ron's threatening promise was still ringing through her ears. Her only thought was to get to Hermione so they could both be safe. She burst open the door to the dormitory searching for Hermione who wasn't there. Parvati was and asked, "What's wrong Lavender?" "I'll tell you later Parvati. Where's Hermione?
In the 5th year girl's dormitories talking with Ginny I think. Why?
"I need to speak with her" she rushed out of the room fled down a flight of steps into the 5th girl's dormitory. "Come here Lavender, what's wrong?" Hermione asked sensing her girlfriend was distressed. Lavender rushed into her arms and started shaking with sobs.
"I should probably go" Ginny said. She was sensing that they needed to be alone.
"No" Lavender choked out. "Ginny stay you need to hear this too."
"What is it Lav?" Hermione asked concerned.
"It's Ron. He trapped me in a corner when I was wandering the halls and forced me to tell him who I dumped him for or he was going to hurt me. When I told him that it was you Hermione he went violently crazy and told me for the two of us to watch our backs because of the hell we put him through."
"That doesn't sound like Ron" Hermione said. "I mean he can lose his temper but threatening us?"
"Actually it does Ginny said. He generally acts nice but if you piss him off real good he will pursue you until he thinks that you have gotten what you deserved to his standards. If I ever did something to him as a kid he would always abuse me. I never told mom or dad because if I did he would only abuse me worse. So I stayed quiet and just had to wait for the bruises to disappear. It wasn't until I got to Hogwarts where I could look up spells to make them disappear."
"Oh gin I'm so sorry" Hermione said sympathetically
"I'm sorry to gin. I know what that was like. Ron was abusive in our relationship. If he didn't get his way he would hit me or put me under the imperious curse. While under it he would rape me. When I fought it he would hit me. Afterwards he would act as if nothing happened. Like he could forget the cruelty he had just inflicted."
Both Hermione and Ginny wrapped their arms around Lavender and all three girls held each other and cried. "What are we going to do now?' Ginny asked. "We go tell Harry and Parvati, then Dumbledore. Even though Ron said not to tell anyone he'll do something horrible whether or not we tell anyone. So it's best to take precautionary measures before he has a chance to harm us." "Alright" Ginny and Lavender agreed. "Alright we'll tell them first thing tomorrow. Come on we need to get some sleep it's been a long day. Good night Gin." Hermione said as she hugged her.
"Goodnight Mione. Can I talk to Lavender for a minute?" Ginny asked.
"Yeah sure see you in a bit Lav" she said and she walked out leaving Ginny and Lavender to talk.
"Lavender I just wanted to let you know that you and Hermione have my blessing."
"Thanks Gin it means a lot to me. I'm sorry if I hurt you. Hermione should be yours."
"It's alright it's my fault. You got to her first and I waited too long."
"I wouldn't blame you if you took her for yourself. I can tell how much you still love her."
"Yeah I do still love her but we didn't speak to each other for 3 months and we need to learn how to be friends again before we could ever get into a relationship. We came to a crossroad and took different paths. Maybe someday they'll cross like that again but right now is just the wrong timing. Just take care of her alright."
"I promise Ginny. I would never do anything to intentionally hurt her. Thank you for letting me have her" she hugged Ginny. They both said goodnight and lavender headed off to her own dormitory to find Hermione reading something that surprisingly wasn't Hogwarts a history. She sat down waiting for Hermione to put down her book. When she did she asked, "So did Ginny give you her seal of approval and tell you to take good care of me and all that?" She said cheekily
"How did you know?"
"In all of the years that I've known Ginny one thing has never changed and that's that she's very protective of me. Let's go to sleep. It's been a very long rollercoaster day of emotions don't you think?"
"Yeah I would definitely have to agree on that one. Um can we sleep in the same bed?" Lavender asked feeling a bit embarrassed, "I'd just feel safer with Ron being a psychopathic and all."
"Fine by me, I'd actually feel safer too. Climb on in." she gave her a quick chaste kiss on the lips said goodnight and they both fell asleep holding the other close to them feeling at peace after a very wild day.
A/N: hey hope you liked it. I was on a writing frenzy and wrote a lot so I hope you like that it's longer. Don't know when the next update will be so until then I bid you adieu.