(Sorry about the last chapter being so short…I'll make up for it.)

The four of them walked up to the Gryffindor Common Room. Harry wasn't in that great of a mood so he just went to bed. Instead of going to sleep though, he lay on his bed thinking…It was a new year. He wanted to get back together with Ginny but it was difficult. He didn't want to put her in any kind of danger with what he knew he soon must face. Ginny was something to look forward to every day. Now he woke up and felt miserable. Hermione and Ron were ok as friends but Ginny…she was a different story. Ginny made life fun. She made him laugh when he felt down…she made the day go faster and seem as if there was never enough time in the day. And now…well now was just different in that very way. He heard the door open and pretended to be asleep. It was Ron.

"Harry? You awake? I have to tell you something."

When Harry didn't answer Ron just got dressed for bed and immediately fell asleep.

When Harry awoke, he found Ron rummaging in his trunk for something.

"What are you doing?" said Harry groggily.

"Erm…Harry? I uh- I have to tell you something. Get dressed."

Harry quickly got dressed, sensing that what Ron had to tell him was important.

"So? What is it?" he asked a bit anxiously.

"It's um…"Ron rubbed the back of his neck with his hand and stumbled over his words for a second. "I-I love Hermione." he said quickly, his ears going red.

"Well then, you should tell her…after all, she's your best friend."

"It's not that easy. You see…I don't know HOW to tell her. I keep trying to rehearse it different ways in my head but it's not working." said Ron. He gave a sigh of frustration.

Harry then remembered something that just might work.

"Ron…you could ask her to the Graduate Dance. It's only in 2 weeks."

"But-but-but what if she all ready has a date?"

Harry laughed saying, "Well if you're worried that Krum might come back he's not. So just go for it."

This made Ron perk up considerably. "You know what Harry? I think you're right. I'll give it a try…tonight probably."

And so the boys had a good start to the day but who knows how long that might last.