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CHAPTER 6: AN UNLIKELY ROMANCE

Harry ran up to his dormitory in record time and began to undress. Then he stood in front of the mirror in just his underpants and Cedric's necklace, imagining what would look best on him. Jeans or black leather pants….sweater or blouse….he couldn't decide. Harry looked at the heart-shaped locket that was resting on his chest. Should he give it back to Cedric when they went bowling? He couldn't, it would be way to embarrassing.

"Oi, Harry! well done…erm, what are you doing in your knickers…"

"RON! Can't I get any privacy in here? I'm changing!"

"Sorry mate, just wanted to congratulate you. Is that a heart-shaped locket you're wearing?"

"What? This?" Harry said pointing at the necklace.

"Yeah."

"It's nothing, it's just something I bought."

"For yourself?" Ron asked, laughing.

"No…no, I bought it for…for Cho." It could've been any girl really, but it was the first name that popped into his head. Besides, the whole school already thought he liked her.

"But why are you wearing it then?"

Ron would not mind his on business.

"Ron. Look, I—" He couldn't finish.

"Something wrong?" Ron asked more seriously.

He had to tell him. Ron was his best mate!

"Alright. I'm going to tell you something about me that may…well, sort of shock you."

"You mean, like telling me you're gay or something?"

"Uh, well yeah."

"That's ok, you can tell me anything, I won't be shocked." Ron said as he sat down on one of the beds.

"Well, that's it." Harry said looking down at his hands.

"What's what? What were you going to tell me?"

"What you said before. You're right."

"Huh?"

"You know, when I said I had something shocking to tell you and then you said 'like telling me you're—"

"Gay?"

"Yeah."

"Oh, well I already knew that." Ron said as he grabbed a chocolate frog and stuffed it in his mouth.

"What? How long have you known?" Harry asked in disbelief.

"Well, about a year or so. Ever since you tried to kiss me that one night."

"WHAT!" exclaimed Harry. He could not believe what Ron was saying.

"Yeah, you were sleep walking or something. Walked right across the room and tried to plant one on me!"

"W—What did you do?"

Ron turned bright red.

"Well, I asked you to knock it off at first, but you wouldn't so…so I kissed you. But so what? Not a big deal."

"Right." There was an extremely awkward pause.

"Listen Ron, I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable, I didn't mean to."

"Nah, don't worry about it mate."

"Well, now that you know, I can tell you about the necklace."

"Not for Cho then is it?"

"No…it's actually Cedric's necklace. He lost it see, and I found it…it's got my picture in it."

"Has it really?" Ron laughed, "Let me see!"

"It's not funny!" exclaimed Harry, "I think it's rather sweet really…"

"Oh, right, sorry. Yes, very sweet." Ron said sarcastically.

"Ron!" Harry said, slightly hurt but still laughing as he threw a pillow at him.

"Ha ha," Ron laughed and returned the pillow, "Going on a hot date with him then are you?"

"Well, yeah sort of. What do you think I should wear?" Harry asked, now more serious.

"Go casual. Maybe some jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt."

Harry unexpectedly walked over to Ron and hugged him.

"Thanks Ron," Harry said, his voice muffled by Ron's sweater, "Thanks for understanding. You really are my best friend."

Just then Hermione walked into the room.

"HARRY! RON? I—"

"No, Hermione," Harry began, "It's not what it looks like—"

How was he going to explain this? Harry was wearing nothing but tighty whiteys and embracing Ron…on a bed.

"Hermione," Harry began again, "This is nothing, I'm gay!"

Hermione stood their, mouth half open.

Then Harry realized that Ron was in fact a boy, and what he had just said was NOT a good explanation.

"I mean, well, I am gay, but I don't like Ron, I was just hugging him because I just told him I was gay and he accepts me and and I really appreciate that and I'm not dressed because I couldn't decide what to wear for my date with Cedric and Ron was helping me decide and—"

"Ron, I—Wh—Y—" for once in her life Hermione could not speak clearly. She gave one last look at Ron and headed for the door.

"Hermione, he's telling the truth I swear!" Ron exclaimed, "It's not like that between Harry and me, and besides…I LOVE YOU."

Harry cringed.

Ron swore.

Hermione…didn't know what to do.

:Silence:

And then they all started to speak at once.

"Hermione," Ron and Harry said simultaneously.

Ron walked over to Hermione who still had her back turned towards the door, putting his hand on her shoulder.

"I—" Ron began, "Bloody hell."

Hermione slowly turned around and kissed Ron fiercely.

Harry looked away. He could not believe this was happening.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Hellooo? Excuse me, ees Hermyowninny in there?'

"Krum!" breathed Ron pulling away from Hermione.

"Vhat ees going on in their?" he added in a sing-songy voice.

"I—I better go," Hermione said patting her wildy bushy hair down, "I'll see you later…"

She left.

"What just happened?" Ron croaked speaking to no one in particular.

"Um." Harry began, "MERLIN"S BEARD!" he screamed frantically pulling his jeans on. "I'm going to be late! Can I borrow your chapstick Ron?"

"Yeah."

Yeah, I know I digressed, but it's integral to the ending of the story! maybe...ANYWAY, review whether you like it or not. Thanks!