"Erm, she's right Ron." Said Harry then he frowned.
"Harry what's wrong?" Asked Hermione.
"How are we supposed to be in Divination and muggle studies at the same time?" Asked Harry.
"What do you mean?" Asked Hermione confused.
"You, Draco and Pansy have muggle studies me and Ron have... What do we have?" Asked Harry with a frown. Harry and Ron got out their timetables.
"I've got divination." Said Ron.
"I've got muggle studies... Ron when we had the careers meeting with Magonagol what did you say you wanted to do?" Asked Harry.
"Work in the department of mysteries." Said Ron.
"But... You always said..." Said Hermione.
"I thought long and hard... I can't follow you two around for the rest of my life... I can't have your job... So I chose my own... Doesn't mean we can't stay friends does it?" Asked Ron.
"No... It doesn't." Said Hermione feeling at odds with herself.
"I'll see you in the room, bye guys." Ron left them.
"I feel..."
"Empty." Harry finished Hermione's sentence off. "It's odd I always thought that he'd be there."
"I feel like I have just lost-"
"An arm or leg." Said Harry once again finishing her sentence. "I feel exactly the same way."
The last two lessons – Muggle studies and Potions – passed quickly but slowly. Quickly because there was a lot to do, but slowly because Ron wasn't there. Soon enough it was time for dinner, Ron was already waiting for them. Harry felt awkward now; he guessed it was because he and Ron were growing apart.
When they were all seated the food appeared. They ate in silence then Harry, Ron and Draco snuck food into their bags for later. Together they left the table.
"Any one need to go the library?" Asked Draco. They all shook their heads. "Ok. I guess we had better go to the prefect meeting then."
"Sure." Said Harry. Hermione said a quiet "See you later, Ron." Then followed Harry, Draco and Pansy.