A/N: First off, I want to thank each and every one of you who reviewed my story. I seriously didn't know where I was going, but here is the final chapter (of this story, anyways…) so, with out further a do, a HUGE "Thank you" to…

Purple Evenleaf, for giving me the criticism I needed because I was being a lazy slacker and didn't add enough detail.

A Reader, whoever you are, thanks a lot for reading my fan fiction.

ak fdl chk, thanks also for reading and giving me a review. Sometimes I don't think that people realize that it is a major moral booster.

MoonyHPgirl, for saying that you liked it. Some people say "good job", but nothing puts "I like your story." like, well, "I like your story."

kel-radcliff, all caps speaks to me. Thanks a bunch for such a positive review. The only question I have for you is, what does "write me in" mean?

I-luv-fan fictions, for your review. It made me feel really great about my story.

(no thanks) to FPC. I like constructive criticism, but what you said was anything but. I really appreciate also the fact that you didn't even leave your real name, to prove that you could do better. I hope that you and all your other flamers are eaten alive by your own flames, and I know that others would agree with me here.

Waterandsky04, for your good advice. I think that I'm taking the short route, though. Vacation for me is almost over, and that means more studies, and I don't want to disappoint anyone by not updating soon enough. I feel bad because it happened last time, and I feel that I disappointed a lot of my good fans.

ezza, thanks.

Autum Thursday, thanks so much for your uplifting review. After FPC's, I really didn't feel like a good writer. But thanks to you and mexflower3, I got right back to my word processor and started typing like a loon. Thanks bunches.

mexflower3, see above. THANKS!!

All right, enough thanks, and onto the last chapter (or second to last, again, I have not decided). Enjoy, and don't forget to read and review! (Unless you are a dirty little flamer!)

Hermione walked up the stairs to Ron's room. Many a time she had traveled up these stairs, but never for this reason. The thought of her and Ron as a couple gave her shivers of excitement, but also a foreboding sense of fear. What if they went out, something terrible happened and they broke up and were never friends again? What if they discovered things that neither person wanted to know about the other? Not paying attention to where she was going, Hermione almost ran into Ron's door. She mentally shook herself, then scolded herself for being so silly. Ron was her best friend, he would understand, right?

Taking a deep breath, Hermione knocked on Ron's door. It was open. As she peered inside, she could see Ron sitting on his bed with his back to her, looking out his window. He began talking, without turning around to see whom it was.

"Harry, I can't do it. She's my best friend, bloody hell, she's your best friend too. I know that you said not to feel guilty about all of this, but what if this ruins our friendship, I mean…"

Hermione just stared at his back. He thought he was talking to Harry, again. Hermione smiled to herself. He was so cute sometimes, in that little, innocent, stupid sort of way.

"… and I know that she and I have been close, but Harry, what if she doesn't like me that way?" Ron finished, taking a deep breath.

Hermione took a deep breath, then walked over to where Ron was sitting. He hadn't noticed. She took another breath, and said, "Well, what if she does like you that way, Ron Weasley?"

Ron whirled abound. "Hermione…" he paled. Then, cursing to himself, put his head in his hands and stared out the window.

Hermione sat down next to him. "Ron, tell me what you think about me, and be honest, because I know when you're laying."

Ron smirked. "I wasn't even thinking about lying to you." He took a deep breath. "Hermione, you and I have been best friends since first year. We've been through a lot together. Fights, hard times, helping Harry, being there for one another, Yule balls, and just going through things that friends go through."

Hermione smiled on the inside. Ron never had been much of a speechmaker.

Ron continued. "Recently, Mio, when I look at you, I see a beautiful, talented, smart girl, who I have loved as a friend, and now well, I feel that I just want you a lot more than a friend. I want to be there for you every time you need something. I want to hold you when you cry and laugh with you when you're happy. I want you to be mine, and I want to be yours. I love you, Hermione Granger, and I want you to be happy, even if it's not with me."

Tears that had started forming in Hermione's eyes trickled down her cheeks. Never had anyone cared this much in this sort of way before. "Oh Ron…" she murmured, then she laid her head on his shoulder.

Instinctively, Ron's arm went around Hermione, and he stroked her hair.

Hermione pulled herself together. "Must be this time of the month." she thought to herself.

"Ron, I've got to tell you something." Hermione said. Ron immediately straightened himself, preparing for the worst.

Hermione let her last tear fall. This was it. She was plunging into something she'd never known, but what better way to go through something than with a friend? She looked up at him.

"I love you too, Ron Weasley, even if you did cause me to pull a shower curtain down onto my head."

Ron blushed again, and they both laughed. This was going to be the best end of summer and beginning of a great school year yet.

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