A/N: Here's chapter 30. Enjoy!

disclaimer: i do not own Harry Potter or any characters

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Harry and Hermione were sitting in the Gryffindor common room, talking about what Harry was going to say to Ron.

"I don't know, Hermione," Harry sighed, looking down. Hermione, noticing that Harry was obviously troubled with this, placed her left hand on his knee and turned to kiss him softly on the lips.

"Don't worry so much about it," Hermione said. "He'll be ok in a little while. You were." Harry smiled slightly, remembering when he first was told the news of Ron and Hermione being together.

"But I'm different from Ron," Harry stated. Hermione smiled and gently squeezed his leg.

"That's one of the many reasons I love you," she smiled. The two began to kiss, when they heard the portrait hole open and turned to see Ron entering.

"Good luck," Hermione whispered and ran her hand down Harry's arm as she stood and went into the girls' dormitory.

"Hey Ron," Harry said. "Could you come here for a sec?" Ron walked over to the couch and sat beside Harry.

"What's up?" he asked. Harry took a deep breath.

"This isn't easy for me to say," he began.

"Listen," Ron interrupted. "I know you have it bad for Hermione, and I know I've been insensitive. I'm really sorry, Harry. Maybe I should just end it with her."

"Ron," Harry said. "There's something you really need to know. When me and Hermione were at the battle sight, I told her how I felt about her... and she..." Harry trailed off.

"She felt the same, didn't she?" Ron assumed. Harry looked up to meet his eyes and, surprised, only saw a hint of disappointment.

"I'm sorry, Ron, but I love her," Harry replied, truthfully. Ron nodded.

"I know," he said. "I know." There was silence as Ron stared at the floor for a few moments.

"Are you ok?" Harry finally asked. Ron looked up to meet his gaze.

"Yeah, I'm good," Ron replied. He took a deep breath. "Congratulations. No hard feelings."

"Really?" Harry asked.

"Really," Ron replied. "It's stupid to fight like this. Besides, I want Hermione to be happy."

"Well, if there's no hard feelings-" Harry began but was interrupted.

"No hard feelings," Ron assured him, and for the first time in a long time, the two boys hugged.

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A/N: Ok, I'm not gonna finish it right now. I might come back later tonight, but for right now that's it. RR!