Title: She Will Be Loved

Chapter: A Broken Glimmer of Security

Category: HP

Summary: HPHG. Hermione isn't sure if she can wait for Harry to realize her true feelings. Harry is confused about what he feels. Both POVs and takes place during 6th year.

Disclaimer: Lyrics though some are a bit different belong to Maroon5. Plot belongs to moi. Characters belong to the author formally known as Jo Rowling. Anything else you might recognize most likely belongs to her as well.

A/N Wow. I opened my inbox to find that I had received about ten reviews. I would just like to thank all of my reviewers who take the time to write something even if it is short (much like my own story) because I enjoy the fact that at least there are a few people who like my fic. Those people are: LilMisMusical, themysciranprincess, Elephant Wings, dreamergirl86, iluvmy face, and Linn-Loves-PiperLeo. Thanks to all of you and please enjoy this next chapter.

The next few days seemed to have blurred past. Hermione loved being in a relationship with someone who was there for her. She needed someone she could count on now.

Terry fit that description perfectly.

He walked her to classes and sent her secret notes during the day. It gave her a secure feeling.

She knew he cared for her because he wasn't afraid to admit it.

Unlike someone...

The ball had arrived.

Harry didn't have a date but decided to go anyway. Besides he hoped to see a certain someone.

"Hey, Harry!"

Harry quickly looked up and saw Ron walking towards him.

"How come you didn't tell me that you were coming?"

"You never asked," Harry mumbled.

"Oh...er...who are you here with?"

"Myself."

The conversation had gotten awkward.

"Oh...would you look there's Lavender. Bye, Harry."

Even though he knew Lavender wasn't really over there Harry found himself looking in that direction.

He was just about to turn around when a glimmer caught his eye.

"Look for the girl with the broken smile"

Hermione stood among a crowd of people with Terry, their fingers entwined.

The night had been going well.

Suddenly, Hermione sensed something and turned around to see Harry watching her from afar.

She felt a sudden jolt of nerves.

Don't do this to me now, Harry. I waited. I really did.

The brief second in which she had glanced over at him seemed to last for eternity.

Harry could see through her happiness as she turned back to her group.

Her smile was diminished.

It wasn't a true smile.

It was a broken one.

A/N A bit of a cliffie. Sorry. Anyway, I hope you liked it. I promise the last chapter will be great. The way I finished it definately leaves room for a sequel. You'll happy to know I'll be starting that in a few days. I just need to plan an outline. I tried one for this story and it worked. Thanks again to all who reviewed.