Sorry, it took me some time to get this updated because my mum (or mom I think some of you readers may say!) wouldn't let me on the internet for a while and also because I have just went back to school so I have no free time whatsoever! But I hope you all enjoy these chapters that I have added. Thanks to everyone that took the time to review - luv ya's all!

Chapter Three: Bossy Whispers and Inside Help

"Have you spoken to him yet?"

It had been two days since Ron had returned from India with Padma and now Hermione was stood in her hallway having just let Ron and Harry into the flat. She was standing at the bottom of the stairs, speaking in hushed tones to Harry as Ron headed towards the living room.

"No, not yet." Harry whispered back, looking round to make sure Ron was out of ear shot.

When he looked back round at Hermione, she had a very unamused expression on her face.

Harry rolled his eyes and sighed exasperately, "But I'll go and talk to him now."

"Thank you, Harry." Hermione said with an air of happiness after getting her way. She sauntered off into the kitchen so that Harry could speak with Ron alone.

Once in the livingroom, Harry sat in the armchair close to where Ron was sitting on the sofa, reading the Daily Prophet.

"So...." Harry started, chosing his words carefully, "what happened to you in India? Last I saw you, you were in love with...you know," he lowered his voice dramatically, "Hermione."

Ron put the paper down and exhaled deeply, "I know. I know I was. But there was always this voice in my head saying 'it's never gonna happen, mate. Move on'. Do you know whose voice that was?"

Harry shook his head slowly, but he was hoping Ron wouldn't say-

"It was you, mate."

Harry cursed in his head, he hated it when he was right.

"Really?" Harry said, forcing surprise, "Great." he muttered in an undertone.

"I mean, you were right! She looks at me and sees a friend. Always has - always will. And then I met up with Padma and I'm happy. I never would have gone for it with her if it weren't for you!"

Harry forced a smile, but inside he knew that Hermione would kill him if she found out what Ron had just said.

At that moment Hermione walked into the room looking worried.

"Ron, I think there's a Knarl outside, would you go and check please. It is your area of expertise after all."

Ron stood up and headed for the door, "It's probably just a hedgehog, but I'll check anyway, just incase. You don't want it attacking your garden!"

"No, certainly not!" Hermione said seriously, watching him go. As soon as he was a safe distance away she turned to Harry.

"So? What did you find out?" she asked, crouching down to Harry's sitting level.

Harry averted Hermione's eyes, knowing that what he was about to tell her would hurt her.

"He....he..he said. He said Padma and him are having a really good time. I'm sorry."

Hermione stood up slowly, "What?" she whispered in awe.

"But also!" Harry added cheerily, "the good part is that he made the decision all by himself! He decided to go for it with Padma without any inside help whatsoever!"

"How is that good?" Hermione asked, clearly annoyed.

"You have to really think about it." Harry said, trying hard to cover up his guilt.

I have to admit here that I don't really like this chapter, don't know why - it just hasn't grown on me. Review anyway though - tell me what you all think! Promise the next chapter is better!