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A/N: Thanx 4 the reviews Southern lil' me, myman-harry526, tamar-shaki, Emily and Alexis.

To those of you who don't like the way my story is laid out, I'm sorry, but that was the best way for it to go.

Chapter 7:

"What's the matter Harry?" Hermione asked looking confused.

"Well, ya see, I'm kinda... sorta... maybe...inlovewithyou." He spat out so fast it took her a minute to decipher the words in his last sentence.

"Excuse me???" She questioned, puzzled by what he had just said. She was in total shock. Did he just say that? She wondered to herself.

"Hermione, I am in love with you, and I have been since 5th year. I truly hope that me telling you this doesn't ruin our wonderful friendship," He told her.

Hermione sat there in shock for another minute, "I love you, too Harry." As she finished her sentence he pulled her to him into a very loving kiss.

"What'd you think Ron will say???" Hermione asked pulling away from the kiss.

"He'll probably want to kill me but, oh well, it's worth it to be able to be with you," Harry replied hugging her close to him as they both dozed of into a peaceful sleep.

The next morning

Harry and Hermione started down to breakfast holding hands and hoping no one would say anything to resentful towards them.

When they reached the kitchen they were relived to see only Ginny and Mrs. Weasley sitting at the table.

"Oh my God... you two aren't!" Ginny squealed looking at their interlocked fingers.

Hermione nodded nervously hoping that Mrs.Weasley wouldn't be to angry with them since Ron was her son.

"Congratulations you guys," Ginny and Mrs. Weasley said in unison.

"Thanks, Where's Ron?" Harry asked nervously looking around.

"He's still in bed dear so don't worry," Mrs. Weasley said to him smiling sweetly.

Harry and Hermione sat down and ate their breakfast and just as they finished eating the heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Both of them tensed up and gripped each other's hand tighter. Here we go they both thought.

"Good morning Mom," Ron said coming into the room and at first he pretended not to notice his sister and his two former best friends. After a few minutes Ron realized that Harry and Hermione were holding hands.

"Wait just minute," He said glaring at the two of them, "Why are you two holding hands?"

"Well Ron, you might want to sit down," Hermione told him. Ron did as she requested.

"Ok, last night Harry and I realized that we were in love with each other..." She continued.

A/N: There y'all go another chapter. I know you hate the cliffhangers but they keep you reading so deal with, I'll try to update soon.

Crysty