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Chapter 3: Happy Valentine's Day

The only things in life you regret,
Are the risks that you didn't take.
Anonymous

Beep, beep, beep. Ron rolled over and stuck his hand out between the maroon colored curtains, slapping his alarm clock. The beeping stopped as he turned over on to his back. He took a deep breath and sighed.

"Today's the day." He whispered to the canopy of his bed. This was it. It was Valentine's Day and he was up early. It was Friday morning and just after 6 o'clock am. He knew he had to get an early start so he could get everything done. He had lots to do to prepare for his romantic reveal, not to mention go to classes. He wasn't sure if a day would be enough for him to get up his nerve to actually do it. While it wouldn't be easy to get his nerve up to begin with, he would try. After all it was his last chance before they left. He had to do it.

Ron threw back the covers and climbed out of bed. He looked at the clock on the night stand and saw it was 6:05. He yawned. It was way too early but he had to do it. He stood up, walked quietly over to his trunk and opened the lid. It creaked slightly and he looked around at the other beds. Nothing moved and he quickly pulled out his white uniform shirt, some worn out black slacks, pair of near holey socks, his falling a part trainers, his Gryffindor tie, and a black robe. He dressed quickly throwing on his robe and tie last then he grabbed his pack and a book from his trunk that he had gotten at a muggle bookshop and headed for the common room. He took a seat at a table in the corner and put is pack on the chair nearby. He opened the book and began to flip the pages of quotes. When he found one he liked, he wrote it on a piece of parchment and put it in a pile.

When the grandfather clock in the common room struck 7:30, Ron heard footsteps on the stairs. He threw the book and parchment into his pack and turned to see who it was.

Hermione stood at the bottom of the stairs dressed in her gray skirt, white shirt, Gryffindor tie and black robe. A shocked look covered her pale face.

"What are you doing up so early?" She asked walking over to the table where he sat.

"I had homework I had to finish. You know that essay for Snape on the love potion." He said nonchalantly, fidgeting with his quill. She eyed him suspiciously. She wasn't sure if he was telling the truth or not.

"I see," she said throwing her bag over her shoulder. "Well I've got a book to return to the library. I'll see you at breakfast." She moved then towards the entrance. He watched her push the door open then turn around. "By the way, happy valentine's day Ron." She gave him a smile.

He smiled back. "Happy valentine's day to you, too, Hermione." He replied watching her face. It lite up for a minute then it faded. That's when she turned and left. As the door closed he heard more steps coming down both stairwells and he knew he had to get out of there. He grabbed his pack throwing the rest of his supplies into it, swung it over her shoulder, and rushed toward the exit. He had things to arrange before the others reached the great hall.