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Well, the moment we've all been waiting for... CHAPTER 4!!!!!

(Sorry, I'm feeling a little random today)

WARNING: Chapter May Be A Bit Short!!!

Also, some strong language used.


Chapter 4- Illness, Friendship, and Drama

For about a week after the party, Jana faked a stomach flu and stayed in the hospital wing. Ron constantly tried to visit her, but Madam Pomfrey sent him away. The only visitors allowed were Harry, Ginny, and once Hermione. After Hermione's visit, Madam Pomfrey banned her because she got Jana and herself all in an uproar.

It had been about 4 days since the party. Hermione came in around 6 PM. "Jana..." she said softly. Jana shifted her gaze from out the window to Hermione's curious face. "Are.. are you alright?" Hermione inquired.

There was a moment of undisturbed silence. "Hermione, you can't be THAT thick! You REALLY think I'm alright??" Jana screeched. "I saw my BEST FRIEND and my OTHER BEST FRIEND making out!! And, not to mention, it's kind of obvious that I'm TOTALLY crushing on Ron! And now I've got a stomach flu that makes me retch every hour-and-a-half! You call that alright? I call it TORTURE!!! Now, get out of here, and so help me, if you don't I can't be held responsible for my actions!!" Hermione looked like she was about to start bawling. "But, Jana..." she stammered. "Madam Pomfrey! Please remove this girl!" Jana yelled. Madam Pomfrey rushed in. "Okay, you heard her. Out!" she said, pushing Hermione out the door. "OUT! OUT! OUTOUTOUTOUTOUT!"

Harry came in a few moments later. He went up to Jana. "What's going on? Why is Hermione being kicked out bawling her eyes out and repeating the words 'I didn't know'? Jana?" She picked her head up and Harry saw silent tears streaming down her face. 'Oh, no, not again. What's with women and crying?' Harry thought as he went to console his friend. "Jana, don't worry. Things will work out." he said.

Jana was scheduled to go back to the dormitories for a day of rest before resuming her regular class schedule again. She got to the Gryffindor girls' dormitories and saw on her bed a stack of homework. "Oh no, homework!" She said. But, when she went to complete it, there was a note on top. 'Jana: Don't fret. All your homework is done. Hope you feel better. Love, Hermione, Harry, and Ron, your Best Friends Forever.' Jana smiled. Why had she been so harsh on them? They truly DID care!

"Guys! Guys!" Jana yelled as she ran down to meet them after Potions about 3 weeks later. "Guess what? My mum says that you can all visit over the Winter Holidays!"

Harry smiled and said, "Sure. Anywhere's better than the Dursleys."

Hermione hesitated and said, "Well, I guess I could come for a FEW days."

Ron blushed and said, "I'm not sure. I'll have to owl Mum about it." But Jana knew that Ron's mother wouldn't mind, he was just finding an excuse not to go. "Ron, it's okay if you don't want to come. I won't mind. Really." she said kindly, but was kind of hurt. "It's not that I don't want to come and spend time with you over winter break, Jana, it's just that things are still so tense between us." Ron retorted matter-of-factly. "That's a lie!" Jana yelled. "I've forgiven you. And Hermione too! You just are trying to avoid me!" She felt tears welling up in her eyes.

"Okay, don't become Miss Drama-Queen on me, Jana. You know that we're best friends. I really care about you." Ron said. When she heard that, Hermione's heart sank. She thought he loved her.

"Really? You CARE about me? Ha! What bullshit! You've NEVER cared about ANYONE in your entire life!" Jana yelled. "You know what, Ron? Don't come! I don't want you to come! You're not welcome in my house! Later, guys." By now the tears were streaming down her face. She walked away, and with her went a little piece of Ronald Weasley's, Harry Potter's, and, standing a few feet away, the infamous Draco Malfoy's hearts.

"Bloody Hell." Harry, Ron, Draco, and Hermione said, in unison and sounding quite baffled.


Oooh, the cliffhanger. Tell me what you think! Will Ron and Jana get together? Will Hermione and Jana stay friends through the turmoil? YOU may decide what happens in Chappie 5!