Chapter Eleven – Surrendering

The love potion incident was the final straw for Harry. He was through with it all. If Hermione wanted it to be over, then it was over. There really was no point in trying anymore. It seemed, to Harry, that the more he tried, the angrier she got.

Sighing, Harry stared up at the ceiling. Ron sat beside him, scribbling away on his parchment. Up front, Professor McGonagall was sitting at her desk.

After the lesson, Harry followed Ron up to the common room. He didn't feel like doing anything at all. His head hung low, Harry made his way up to the boys' dormitory.

Shaking his head, Ron sat on the sofa to stare at the fireplace. He looked up as someone walked through the portrait hole. It was Hermione. He gestured for her to sit down with him.

"Haven't talked to you in ages," Ron said quietly. "How've you been?"

Hermione sighed. "Could be better. The only reason you haven't talked to me is because you've been helping Harry with his crazy shenanigans."

Ron laughed. "They were all attempts to win you back. Honestly."

"Yes, well, I think he's lost his mind."

"Funny isn't it? You left him for a silly remark and now he's gone insane. I don't know which one of you wins the prize for over re-acting."

Hermione shook her head. "If he wants to apologize, then he should just apologize." Hermione stood. "Good night Ron."

"G'night then," Ron sighed. Soon, he walked up to the boys' dormitory. Everyone else was sleeping except for Harry who was sitting up in his bed, his eyes peculiarly shiny.

"Harry?"

Harry immediately wiped his eyes. He sniffled and lay down.

"Are you alright?" Ron asked. He got changed and slipped into bed. "Harry?"

"I'm fine," Harry's voice was muffled.

"No, you aren't."

"Fine, I'm not… I just miss her… A lot. Of course, there isn't anything I can do… I've tried everything."

"No, you haven't."

"I haven't?"

"Just say sorry. Harry, it's all she wants."

Without saying a word, Harry went to sleep. Ron sighed. If he didn't want help, he wasn't going to offer it, and with that, he too went to sleep.

Author's Note: Oooh another two chapters up... don't you just love me? Lol, I know you do... Okay maybe not but hey at least I've updated! Lolz, newayz thanks for reading and don't forget to review!

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