PheonixJay27: Ron is going through a hell of a lot of emotions and the whole Draco and Harry thing isn't quite as predictable as you assume.
oOWeasleyWizardWheezesOo: Random comment for a second but I love your fics, they're kewl. Thanks for the reviews.
SoulAstray: I will try and make this chapter a fair bit longer given the fact last chapter update for two weeks. Hope ya like the chapter.
Jezebel Malice: The fact that Ron is remorseful now doesn't stop people hating him...well I hope it doesn't anyway. And thanks for the whole numbers thing, I'll try and make sure I write them all out. Cheers for the pointer. :p
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You're Not Alone
Harry slowly opened his heavy eyes and groaned, his head was pounding slightly and yet he felt lightheaded at the same time, if he didn't know better he would have called it a hangover. There was a heavy weight pulling down on his left hand side and he almost couldn't bare to look, not sure why he couldn't recall the previous night's events. He slowly glanced down and froze with shock as he saw Draco cuddled into his side, wearing little more than a contented smile. Harry glanced down at himself only to find himself equally undressed.
"Oh...damn", Harry murmured throwing his head back and staring up at the ceiling is disbelief, at the same time wondering why he couldn't remember last night. He felt Draco move slightly and his heart flipped backwards as he anticipated Draco awakening. Hundreds of different scenarios spun uncontrollably through his mind in a matter of seconds as Draco slowly emerged from his slumber. He lifted himself off the bed and looked up, freezing in the same manner as Harry had when he realized who he was in bed with.
"Did we...", Draco started nervously, Harry indicated at Draco's body and the already nervous blond slowly looked down at himself and then Harry, as is struggle to comprehend what had happened. He slowly knelt up, carefully lifting part of the bed cover in order to save whatever was left of his dignity. Harry tucked his knees up close to his body and wrapped his arms around them, lowering is head onto his knees as he did.
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Ginny awoke with a start, knocking something back with her head as she did. She groaned in annoyance before lowering her head onto the bed again, she hadn't left Hermione's side all night and had drifted in and out of sleep as nightmares plagued her mind. It was cold this morning, a chilling wind was sweeping through the tiny gap in the window and making her tremble under it's tight fingers. On the bed where she had slept there were tear stains, a symbol of the anguish which had a grip on her heart.
"Damn you Ron", Ginny muttered, the rage from the previous night had left her body and she was only left with a small spark of anger which couldn't even muster the energy to be noticeable. A softness gently swept across her hair, gently caressing it with love. She lifted her head and a slim hand slid down and cupped her face, Ginny's eyes snapped open and a smile spread across her face as her eyes met the beautiful brown eyes of Hermione.
"Hey sweetie", Hermione whispered, her voice weak and barely audible. Ginny lifted her hand to take hold of Hermione's before bringing it to her lips and placing feathery kisses across it, her heart had gone from heavy to light in a few seconds as she drifted in a dream world.
"Is this....is this real baby?", Ginny whispered, fearful that she was just stuck in the thoughts which were spinning hopefully through her mind. Hermione nodded tiredly, barely able to keep her eyes open but still sporting a smile that let Ginny know exactly what was going on inside her head.
"I better go tell someone you're awake", Ginny whispered, she stood up and leant in to kiss Hermione, the little contact was masked by the love which radiated from both girls. Ginny smiled slightly and left quickly so she could find someone and return as soon as possible.
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"So...you've decided that you need help? Not a moment too soon I would say", Dumbledore's deep voice echoed around the room and, for a second, Ron had to wonder if an effect had been cast on the room to make him feel more nervous. He had stumbled back into the school in the early hours of the morning and, after stumbling subconsciously towards the office, had almost begged to see the Headmaster.
"I...well...yes", Ron mumbled. Dumbledore nodded and flicked through the paperwork on his desk, pondering what exactly to say next, he cleared his throat and lifted his head again to look Ron in the eyes.
"Is this because of the recent development between Ginny and Hermione?", Dumbledore asked gently, assuming this would be the subject to raise the most severe reaction from the boy. Ron's face clouded over almost immediately and he struggled to stop himself from standing up,
"There is no development...my sister isn't queer", he snarled, tightly gripping the desk's edge. Dumbledore shook his head in reply,
"So you're saying that Hermione has...tricked Ginny?", he inquired, not sure how much trouble was going to result from this session but sure that the young Weasley needed a chance to talk.
"I don't know what that dyke bitch did to her but I want it stopped", Ron spat angrily, beginning to shake. Dumbledore shook his head again and stood up, he slowly approached Ron and towered above him.
"Let me assure you of one thing Ronald...Ginny has not been tricked nor is she under a spell or anything of the sort, this is a display of love between two young people", he explained slowly, lowering his voice slightly as Ron squirmed beneath his eyes, "Now...I can't expect you to accept this straight away but Ginny is your sister and Hermione your friend...you might want to remember that before you say anything more". Dumbledore returned to his place behind his desk, leaving a shamefaced Ron opposite him.
"I will book you in to speak to someone in private...until then I suggest you stay away from any of the people in question", Dumbledore suggested, "Now go". Ron stood up and left the door, a smirk spreading across his face as he slowly shut the door behind himself, he couldn't even have guessed that it would have been so easy to get away with it.
Dumbledore slowly shook his head and laughed an empty and emotionless laugh before beginning to compose his notice for the other members of staff,
"No Ron...you've far from gotten away with it".
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Draco stuck his head around the doorway and gave Hermione a cheeky wink, he spun into the room, feeling somewhat giddy. Hermione laughed weakly, still feeling drained and exhausted but honestly glad to see Draco again. Draco sat on the chair Ginny had occupied the previous night and took hold of Hermione's hand.
"I won't ask the stupid question of how you're feeling...crap I believe would be an adequate word", he smiled, "You missed an interesting development during your sleep". Hermione smiled and cocked her head on one side slightly, Draco stuck his tongue out slightly before speaking,
"How long have you known I'm....well....suspected I was....", Draco trailed off nervously and ducked his head slightly, slightly guilty at asking Hermione this when she was still so weak,
"A few weeks...it's why I gave Yann your number...what's happened?", Hermione whispered, Draco lifted his head again and struggled for a few seconds with the words he wanted to express his feelings with,
"Me...and Harry....had an encounter last night", Draco explained slowly, "But....I don't know if I like him like that Hermione...don't worry about it anyway, we'll sort it out when you're feeling up to it...I just wanted to tell someone I guess". Hermione nodded and gently squeezed Draco's hand in comfort as their covnersation dissolved into light hearted banter.
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Well...no doubt this chapter will leave some of you more than a tad confused for a while. Ron isn't stable at the moment, Draco and Harry have some issues to sort out and Hermione isn't out of the woods just yet. Well I had to say something if I'm not updating for 2 weeks!
The one thing which may be a bit off is the way Dumbledore dealt with Ron, I struggled with that part and, to be honest, I don't know Dumbledore's character particularly well.
Anyway...ciao for now!