A/N: Well, here's the next one. I'm finishing this story tonight because there's only five more chapters and an epilogue so enjoy them!
disclaimer: i do not own Harry Potter or any characters
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Harry was flying back to Hogwarts on his broom, Hermione behind him, her arms wrapped tightly around his waist. The two were discussing how they were going to break the news to Ron.
"We don't want to hurt his feelings too badly," Hermione said. "We still want to remain friends."
"I know," Harry agreed. "There's just too much tension right now though. We have to do something."
"But what?" Hermione asked. "And how?" Harry sighed.
"I'll talk to him," Harry answered. Hermione smiled and leaned forward, kissing him on the cheek. The two talk until they spot the Hogwarts castle, where they land. Harry and Hermione walk to the front doors of Hogwarts, and they unexpectedly open, revealing Mr. Filtch.
"Come," Filtch said shortly. The two looked at each other and obeyed. They followed him down the hallway into the Great Hall. "Go." Harry and Hermione entered the room to see the entire school gathered. Upon their entrance, the room roared with applause. Harry and Hermione couldn't help but smile as they walked to the Gryffindor table to take their seats.
"Attention!" Dumbledore called, silencing the Great Hall. "I would like to give a speech." Dumbledore beamed down at Harry who smiled back in return. "I cannot even begin to imagine what kind of experiences these two have had over the course of this event. But I can say that what they went through requires the utmost amount of courage and more House points than I can award. So, this being said, congratulations to Mr. Harry Potter and Miss Hermione Granger, and it is safe to say that Gryffindor will be winning the House Cup this year." Dumbledore returned to his seat and the Hall burst into applause again.
Harry and Hermione spent the rest of dinner sharing stories from their trip and eating their dinner, trying not to think about what they would have to say to Ron.
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A/N: And that's that. I'll write the next chapter now. RR!