A/N: Sorry about the wait. I tried to make this chapter as long as the others have been. I hope you enjoy. Later Munchkins. I am not the one and only J.K Rowling.

Chapter Six

As Ron turned he saw Ginny. "Before you leave, I want you to know that it was my idea to invite Luna. It had nothing to do with you, as bad as that sounds. I know I should have asked you first, but I don't want you to blame anyone else for my mistake." she looked genuinely sorry. He really couldn't stay too mad at her when it was obvious she felt guilty.

"Gin, next time think before you act. Why did you invite her anyways?"

"Mostly because she is like a sister to me and I haven't seen her in almost a year. I thought it would be a good time for the family to catch up. Just because she dumped you, doesn't mean I can't still see her. For a long time we thought we would be sisters. Well, that's not important. Just don't be mad." she started to walk back over to Seamus.

"Thanks, Ginny." he said with a slight smile.

"You're welcome." she shook her head and finished her journey back to Seamus. She took a sip of pumpkin juice just as Harry came outside. She left Seamus' side and stopped Harry in the middle of the yard. No one heard her say anything, but she threw her arms around his neck and tried to kiss him.

"Gin, what the hell are you doing?" he looked absolutely amazed.

"Harry, I love you. I can't deny it any longer." she looked in his eyes longingly. Just as these words left her mouth Seamus walked up behind her and tore her arms from his neck and punched Harry square in the nose.

"I knew the rumors were true. How could you do this to me Gin? You love Harry? What was all that you said in the kitchen then? It's all a game to you isn't it?" He left to go back into the house.

"Gin, do you realize what you just did. Even if this sudden revelation is true, I love Hermione. You know this better then most. So stay away from me and I will pay you the same courtesy. Go get your-" Harry was cut off by Ginny's lips on his once more. He pulled away and just walked off, hoping to find Hermione. This wouldn't help his situation one bit.

Hermione was standing in front of the sink, in the kitchen. She had volunteered to help with dishes. Lost in thought, it barely registered that she had just seen Ginny throw herself at Harry in the yard. It didn't really sink in until Seamus' fist connected with Harry's face.

"Oh my god." she was torn. She wanted to curse Seamus into oblivion, hit Ginny really hard and question Harry all at once. Which would she do first? Well, Seamus was storming through the kitchen at that moment so, it seemed appropriate.

"What just happened out there?" she said as she turned from the window. She just missed the second kiss and Harry turning away.

"Ginny just confessed her undying love for your boyfriend and I hit him. I think I'm done with this whole damn family, for good." he stepped in the fire place and flooed home.

Ron held Ginny as she cried. He didn't know if she was crying because Harry rejected her or that Seamus left. Either way, she needed a talking to and a shoulder to cry on.

"It will be ok. What possessed you to that Gin? Talk about setting yourself up for disappointment and right in front of Seamus. Are you insane? After all the work you just put in to get him back and then you throw it all away." Ginny just cried harder. Ron decided he was doing more harm than good.

"I don't know what came over me Ron. I love Seamus, I really do, but I just felt this overwhelming need to tell Harry how I have been feeling. I didn't even realize that is what it was until a moment ago. It felt like someone hit me with a brick." she said between her silent sobs.

Harry was sitting with Draco at the table everyone had just abandoned due to all the excitement.

"What was all that about?" Draco asked quietly.

"I don't have a clue, but I'm praying Hermione doesn't find out. I just got her back. I don't plan on losing her again." Harry looked determined and confused. He took a sip of pumpkin juice and looked at Draco. He looked sympathetic and understanding, as usual.

"Draco, I-" whatever he tried to say was lost. It felt like it hit him all at once. A rush of feelings like he had never felt before, right there, as he looked into the slate-grey eyes of his best friend. He leaned forward, barely knowing why, and brushed his lips softly against Draco's.

Draco was astonished as the object of his affection for years kissed him. He quickly remembered Ron standing in the middle of the yard and pulled away. "Harry, what the fuck do you think you are doing? I'm with Ron now and you were just ranting about how you never wanted Hermione to leave you."

"I don't know what came over me, but Draco, I'm not sorry I did it. I don't know how I could have missed this before. You are amazing and I think, I think I love you. I know I was just rambling about Hermione, but I have never felt as I do at this very moment." Draco thought this statement over.

Hermione finally got over the shock and walked out the back door. Ron was comforting the traitorous bitch and Harry was sitting with Draco. Slowly, she made her way to Ron. Her mouth was open, ready to scream, when her day got considerably worse. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Harry lean into Draco. She closed her eyes, trying desperately to stop the burning sensation of the tears.

Ron finally noticed Hermione standing behind him and turned to see her crying. Apparently, this would be his purpose today. "Come here Hermione." She ran into his arms to shield her eyes from what her brain refused to comprehend. 'How could Harry do this to me? I thought Draco was really over Harry. He seems so happy with Ron.' Everything was swirling together and she couldn't achieve a coherent thought. Ron held her, not knowing the full extent of her sadness. Not only had she lost a friend, but her love as well. She cried even harder as it sunk in.

As Ron turned to Hermione, Ginny turned to see Harry and Draco talking. Feeling as though nothing else could be done, she went back into the house. She found her mother in the kitchen, looking out the window in to the back yard.

"Ginny dear." she said, turning to face her daughter. She took in the tear marks on her face and immediately moved to coddle. "What happened dear? Why is Hermione crying as well?"

"I did something stupid mum. Of course, you will probably be ecstatic. I told Harry I loved him, in front of everyone and he rejected me in front of everyone. Seamus left, but not before punching Harry. You might want to look at that later. I'm guessing Hermione is crying because she thinks those horrible rumors, that YOU started, are true." her face turned cold and her body froze, resisting the comfort she was being offered. "You know what, let me go. I need to be alone." she crawled out of her mother's grip and flooed to her flat.

Outside, Ron was letting go of Hermione to look at her. "You know that nothing ever happened between them. Ginny, said that it was a sudden revelation, like a brick hit her. Don't be mad at Harry or sad. You haven't lost him. Ginny won't get between the two of you. Just go talk to him and get it all sorted out. Everything will go back to the way it was before, eventually. I know things can't be the same with Ginny, but she did feel bad. She got rejected, so right now I'm more inclined to feel sorry for her." Hermione started to laugh softly. "What is so funny?"

"Nothing is going to be the same. I just can't believe how clueless I have been. It was there the whole time. I knew there was a reason I pushed him, I just didn't know what it was. I guess Harry is bi after all." she was whispering to herself, but Ron could hear her.

"What are you on about? Who is bi?" Hermione's eyes grew wide. Ron wasn't supposed to hear her.

"I wasn't only crying because I lost Ginny's friendship. I saw Harry kiss Draco as I walked out." She whispered the last part, hoping Ron wouldn't understand and drop it. She was, again, unlucky. She looked up to see Ron blanch. Something in his eyes told her to let go.

Draco looked towards Ron, holding Hermione. "Why couldn't you tell me before? Do you know how much you hurt me? That night you said there could never be more than friendship between us. What changed so suddenly?"

"I honestly don't know. Do you thi-" again Harry's thoughts were interrupted, but this time by Ron yelling and stumbling towards them.

"What are you playing at Harry? Are Hermione AND my sister not enough for you? You have to take the one thing-." He stopped abruptly and launched his fist towards Harry's mouth. Harry fell clear off the bench and onto the ground. "Draco, is this what- is he what you want?" Ron's voice was dead calm now. His face was beet red with anger, but his eyes were full of sadness.

"Ron, I don't know. I don't want to hurt you, but I can't say no either." Draco looked at Harry uneasily. "I'm going to need some time from all three of you." he looked down at his hands and realized that all of their friendships depended on how he answered. "Hermione, I know how much this situation affects you as well. I honestly never would have dreamed this could happen. I'm sorry." he got up and walked back into the house. He found Molly as well, looking out the window.

Harry got off the ground and dusted his pants off. "I know I deserved that, but don't be fooled. I have no feelings for your sister, Ron, and I would greatly appreciate it if you left her out of this." he sat back down on the bench and put his head in his hands.

He looked up and his eyes met Hermione's. Her face was nearly expressionless. He looked back down and stared at the table. "Hermione, I don't blame you for hating me. I couldn't hold it back any longer. I love you, but the feelings I have for Draco are overwhelming. I didn't even realize that the admiration and respect I had for him was love until today. I couldn't see it past my love for you, but I can't deny it any more." he raised his eyes slowly, to see fresh tears washing down her cheeks.

"I stand by my previous statement." her chest pulsated with silent sobs. "I want you to be happy." as soon as she finished she ran into the house to floo home.

"I have nothing more to say to you, but I suggest you leave this house." Ron sat on the bench opposite Harry and looked at him coldly. Harry rose from his seat and walked towards the house as well.

A/N: I hope that all didn't go too fast, but the situation kinda called for it. Take it all in (deep breath) and then REVIEW. : LITTLE PURPLE BUTTON : aLtO