Sorry to disappoint guys, but this is a really short chapter. We had to see how Harry would deal with Ginny, and Unfortunately Ron is still kind of Clueless. I hate to do that to the guy, 'coz he's an awesome Wizard. I'll make it up to him later.

Enjoy ---S.K.

St. Mungoes

Several weeks passed as the three began to feel comfortable around each other again. Ron had noticed the tension between Harry and Hermione, but chucked it all up to having to alter their previous plans.

They had prepared themselves to go back to Hogwarts. Remus set off to find the second vanishing cabinet. Their agenda at Hogwarts this year was to find as many Horcruxes as possible, and figure out how to destroy them without causing damage.

Ginny continued to improve; though Harry hadn't gone to see her since the day Ron left the hospital. He didn't want to face her, knowing what would most likely happen soon after he saw her. Not when Hermione kisses seared his skin, and the feel of her skin against his, was still fresh on his skin.

The week before heading back to Hogwarts, The trio went to St. Mungoes to visit Ginny and tell her the news of going back. As they entered the room, Neville sat inside. His lips pressed against hers before he looked up at the others that had just walked in.

"H- Harry," Neville said nervously as he stood quickly, "Ron, Hermione."

"What do you think you're doing?" Ron said to Neville. "Tha's my sister."

"It's all right Ron," Harry said to him biting back a stab of jealousy that he felt towards Neville, "She's a big girl, she can handle herself." His tone was strained. He didn't really understand why since he didn't feel like it was fare to be jealous after what he had been up to this summer.

"Harry," Ginny said, looking only slightly shocked to see him. "May I talk to you... Alone." The latter, she stated looking at her brother and his girlfriend. Then turning to Neville, whom was still standing next to her and squeezing his hand in reassurance.

When the three left, Harry stood there with his hands in his pockets. "So you're doing well."

"So nice of you to notice." Ginny retorted curtly.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Harry asked snapping. He allowed the jealousy to show. Why not? I am jealous. We were supposed to be having another go at it. He thought letting his feelings show.

"It's not like you've come to visit," Ginny responded just as angrily, "I guess sitting in your room and brooding about the dark lord is more important than me."

"So you went and kissed some other wizard instead?" Harry said bringing his face close to Ginny's. "We were supposed to be having another go at it at your request. So because you were asleep when I did come to se you, you cheat on me with Neville."

Ginny looked at him shocked. In the next instance she brought his hand across his face hard. "No one said anything about cheating. Maybe I can stay away from you after all."

"Fine." He said his face still mare inches from hers.

Ginny stared into his eyes; She saw the mixed emotions in them, sensing that this was exactly what he wanted. She saw the stab of hurt her phrase had inflicted then the relief that immediately followed. She was so angered by this that she pulled him forward and kissed him fiercely almost painfully. When she let him go, she said in a low growl, "Fine."

Harry straightened unsure of what to do. "Ginny I..." he started.

"Go to hell Harry," Ginny said dismissing him. "Tell Ron and Hermione they can come in on your way out."

When Harry stepped out of the room, He told his friends that they could go inside now. Hermione saw the look on his face and hung back a bit telling Ron that she would be right in. So both Ron and Neville whom was still around walked back inside.

Hermione reached out and touched the hand mark on Harry's cheek. "I didn't tell her about us, if that's what you're worried about."

"No, not really." She answered stopping herself from placing a kiss on his cheek. "What did you say to her?"

"I don't know... I guess I acted a little like a jealous Neanderthal. But she was right, I hadn't been visiting."

"Oh Harry." Hermione said settling against him in a hug, as much for her comfort as his.

"I thinks she knows I really did want it to end," He whispered into her hair.

Hermione lifted her head looking around them to make sure no one was coming and placed a soft kiss on Harry's lips. "I wish I could have been with you,"

"You were on my mind right before she slapped me," he answered.

She placed a soft kiss on the disappearing hand mark, "She read you like a book." She kissed his lips again "your eyes are so expressive." She ran a finger along his scar and then caressed his burning cheek. "I'll make it all better tonight." She whispered the latter as she finally let go of him.

Just then, Ron opened the door to the room. Hermione and Harry had been standing close, but not too close and were relieved that they didn't look too suspicious when Ron called out to her. "'Mione, are you coming or not?"

Hermione looked at Harry. "I'll be fine. I'll just meet you both at Diagon Alley."

Hermione patted his arm then walked away reaching for Ron's outstretched hand. She looked back at Harry and mouthed tonight before she disappeared into the room.

Harry smiled. She made him feel so good all the time. He didn't know what he would do without her friendship. He put his hands in his pocket and headed out of St Mungoes.