Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Harry Potter and any of its characters and much to my…displeasure…never will. I assure you though, the plot is entirely my own.

Chapter 12 – Did you mean it?

Harry's eyes fluttered open. He was in the hospital wing.

What happened? He thought, closing his eyes again and moving his head. Then it all came flooding back. Lewis…The Cruciatus spell…The kiss…Hermione…Harry's eyes opened again and he panicked.

Hermione. He was about to stand up when he noticed that someone was holding his hand. He looked down at it. Hermione…She had a bandage round her head and another round her wrist. He shook her gently.

"Hermione" he whispered. Her eyes opened slowly and she squeezed his hand.

"Harry you're awake!" Harry spun his head round to find Ron sitting on the chair to his left.

"Where's Lewis?" Harry asked.

"He got away. The teachers searched for him until morning, but he's disappeared" Ron explained.

"What time is it?"

"2:30"

"In the afternoon?" Harry sat up, alarmed. "I had Quidditch practise today-"

"Don't worry, I've taken care of it. I swapped it with Hufflepuff. We have practise next week." Harry smiled.

"Thanks Ron." He nodded.

"How are you feeling?" Hermione asked.

"My chest is killing me, what about you?"

"I'll live" she replied, smiled.

"You look tired" Harry noticed, looking at her.

"She argued with Madam Pomfrey for an hour and a half to let her sleep there you know" Ron said, smiling.

"You shouldn't have Hermione. You look terrible" Harry laughed.

"Thanks" she replied.

"Do you two want anything to eat or drink?" Ron asked.

"Yes please" they both replied together.

"Be right back." He jumped up and walked off. Harry looked at Hermione.

"Hermione?"

"Hmm?" she looked at him.

"Why'd you kiss me?"

"What?"

"Did you do it because you felt sorry for me or…or…because you love me as much as I love you?" Hermione sat up, she looked hurt. Leaning forward she kissed him again.

"Does then answer your question?" she asked as she pulled away and sat back down. He smiled.

"I dunno…you might have to do it again to make sure" he joked. She laughed and sat next to him on the bed. He moved up and put his arm around her. Laying his head on his shoulder she whispered.

"I'm sorry Harry"

"What for?"

"Everything…Harry?"

"Yeah?"

"At the dance…why did you leave?"

"Because you were there with Lewis…not me…I didn't want to upset you"

"You could never upset me Harry." She faced him and kissed him again, he kissed her back.

The most magical moment of his life.

"Ahem" Ron sat down. The two of them pulled away from each other. They sat in silence for a minute or two.

"I-I just want you two to know that, well…I don't mind you two…you know" Harry laughed.

"We know."

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A/N – Many of you may think that, that is the end of the story, but fear not for it is not (haha that rhymed!), anyway there is more to come! Hope you're enjoying the story so far!