A/N : This is the second story that I have written and posted. My first story was called "Things Change, People Change". Anyway, I promise that this new story is carefully planned and plotted. I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I did writing it.

You and Me, and Everyone Else

Chapter 1: Unfair

Hermione stared at the warm flames before her, thinking of what she was about to do. She had been with Ron since the latter part of sixth year. They had been very much in love at that time, but now, almost a year later, many things have changed. The feelings she had a year before were gone, and have been gone for a couple of months now. She knew Ron loved her, but she knew that it wasn't fair to him. She didn't even know why they were still together.

It was almost midnight and everyone had gone to bed. The Gryffindor Common room was silent and only the sound of the crackling fire could be heard. She was waiting for Ron to get back from detention with Professor Sprout.

A few minutes later, she heard the portrait swing open. Ron Weasley climbed in with the usual messy mop of red on his head and clueless expression on his face.

"'Mione, Why are you still up? Its nearly midnight." Ron said coming over to her and giving her a peck on the cheek, which she accepted uneasily.

"Whats wrong, love?" Ron asked confused.

"Umm... Ron, we need to talk." Hermione said slightly nervous.

"Sure. Lets talk." Ron said as he held her hand lovingly and sat beside her on the couch.

"Ron, we've been going out since late last year. Correct?" Hermione began.

"As always." Ron chuckled.

"And we've had our fun. Right?" She raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah. Why do you keep asking questions at the end of each sentence?"

Hermione ignored his question and proceeded to the point.

"We both know that you love me and I love you ―"

"Of course. I adore you." Ron said cutting her off.

"But―"

"But!" Ron said dropping her hand in shock. "'Mione, what's wrong?"

"Ron, I don't think we should be together anymore."