Chapter 2- Time for Change

A/N: Thanks for the reviews. Ok just for the record this is a Ron Hermione fanfic not a Draco Hermione. Draco is just a tiny…ok no a big part of the story. Once again Thanks for the reviews you guys are great. MWAAH! Here's chapter 2.

For the next two days Hermione remained inside her room and only left for classes. News had reached the student body and rumors began to spread. She was sick and tired of hearing each and everyone whispering about her as she passed.

Early one morning plinked herself in front of a large mirror in her room, a pair of scissors, a towel with a box under it and a small bag next to her. She stared into the mirror at herself.

"Was she not good enough for him, not smart enough, not pretty enough…I'll fix that" she thought to herself.

She picked up the scissors and held it, her hand shaking terribly. After her hand steadied she took a handful of her hip length, curly brown bushy curls and cut it. The bunch fell to the floor, then another and another until her hair was to her ears. Hermione laughed softly and grabbed up the towel and ran into to her bathroom. Half an hour later she exited the bathroom, her head fully wrapped in the towel.

She sat back in front of the mirror of the mirror. She breathed deeply then unraveled the towel on top of her head, revealing auburn hair. Hermione exploded with sobs that turned into laughter. She then blew her hair straight so that it fell at her cheekbones. She took the small bag and on her damp eyes she applied liner and shadow on her lips, lip gloss. She put her skirt and blouse and stood in front of her full length mirror. "hmm not bad" thought Hermione to herself examining her shapely legs and hips then her tiny chest. She puffed them out but it was no use to her they were way too small. Hermione pulled on her robe, ran a hand through her hair, and pasted on a smile. She swung open the room door and stepped outside and headed to breakfast.

Meanwhile in the Great Hall Harry and Ron sat eating their breakfast without Hermione which was what they had been doing for the past two days. They didn't expect Hermione to join them anytime soon because they knew how broken she was. Ron was playing in his eggs mindlessly when Harry noticed immediately knowing what it was said

"Still worried about her?"

Ron stopped and looked up at him and shrugged his shoulders then said "She my best mate and I can't help it." There was silence then he said "You have to promise not to tell her that. She would never let me live it down".

He and Harry laughed when the Great Hall doors opened and Hermione walked in.

Hermione scanned the room for Draco and let out a breath when she didn't see him. She continued walking towards Harry and Ron as she felt eyes following her.

She sat next to Ron and watched their eyes widen in shock. "Morning" she said her voice filled with false cheerfulness. It took a few moments for Harry to retort stuttering

"M… m… morning Herm"

Hermione turned to Ron who just stared.

"What's wrong?" she asked innocently.

"Oh…oh nothing it's just different. In fact it's kind of nice" said Harry quickly. He did not want to say anything to make Hermione break down even though she did look great Harry stomped on Ron's foot as he waited for a response. All Ron managed to say was

"Yeah…nice"

Hermione smiled and began to force down a piece of toast which to her tasted like cardboard and a glass of orange juice.

Harry looked over at Ron who looked back over at him with a look that was of pain. Harry shrugged and returned back to his breakfast silently.

"Well" said Hermione, after emptying her glass, "I'm off to Arithmancy" Hermione got up and walked away her auburn hair trailing behind her.

Harry left a few minutes later to walk Ginny to class. Ron sat there deep in thought.

"Hermione's …… No you suppressed these feelings before you can do it again. Ron shook his head slightly, gathered his things and left.

A/N: So what do you think about this chapter. It's a lot longer than the first one. Don't worry about Hermione she's not psychotic she fine just a little…no alota stressed. Well it just gets better next Chapter. The next chapter is a bit more emotional (if that is possible) So you know the drill five or more reviews and another chapter. Thanks in advance!

P.S. My other Story 'She Will Be Loved' will be updated by the end of this month. There is a surprise for everyone who have read and reviewed and asked me for a specific something…BUT the only way to find out is to read (and review) the chapter when the story is updated.

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