A/N: Hello all! I'm glad you enjoyed this! You guys are really REALLY awesome!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. However, in the event I am J.K Rowling's second cousin and she happens to pass away, all rights might go to me…if her husband dies as well… NO BAD WISHES THOUGH!

A Lovely New Change

Chapter Two

Harry pulled up a chair and stayed by Hermione even after Ron and Ginny had left. His best male friend had been most sincere in his affections toward Hermione and gave Harry a pat on the back. Harry could only smile weakly and nod. Weeks earlier he had spoken to Ron about his relationship with his sister and told Ron everything about it ; his feelings. Harry grasped Hermione's hand the whole night, Madame Pomphrey tried to get Harry away but her attempts were in vain. Harry wouldn't allow himself to be taken away so easily, especially when Hermione was unwell, especially when Hermione had been under the Imperious Curse.

Harry felt sweat trickling down his body and his smell wafted through his confined area. Groaning he walked to the washroom, quickly washing himself and ran right back to Hermione. He took her hand again. Sitting down Harry stared contently at her face. She still hadn't awoken and it had been hours. Harry's hair fell about his forehead over his eyes as he rested his head on the pillow Hermione shared. It smelled like her. Harry closed his eyes and imagined himself holding Hermione's hand, laughing under a tree, smiling broadly. Harry's heart swelled with hunger for her, her love.

"Hermione, wake up, please," Harry pleaded. He felt another tear roll off his face, this time hitting the pillow with a soft plop. His emerald eyes were gleaming with the moon light. It enlightened his features brilliantly, what with his growing hair falling delicately into his face and his brilliant orbs shining melancholically.

"Why Harry Potter, are those tears I see?"

Harry quickly snapped up and stared wide-eyed at his best friend Hermione Granger. She looked…a million words popped in to Harry's head but only one stuck in his mind. She looked beautiful…Realizing there were tears on his face Harry quickly proceeded to wipe them away.

"No," he said smiling. "I just had something in my eye is all!"

Hermione giggled and threw her arms around her best friend.

"Oh Harry! I'm so relieved you're alright!"

Harry was taken slightly aback but smiled and wrapped his arms around his best friend. He couldn't say anything but the tears kept flowing down his face. As soon as she had touched him he felt the freedom come back to him. Her warmth surrounded him and caressed him. That feeling of complete happiness was renewed and Harry sighed. Hermione broke away from Harry and the warmth he felt flowing through him went cold.

"This is all my fault…," Harry said somberly.

Hermione laughed.

"Oh hush you," Hermione said smiling. "You say that again and I'll hex you to Beaxbatons."

Harry offered Hermione a laugh.

"Fine, Hermione…"

Hermione smiled and gasped when Harry took her into a strong embrace.

"I'm so glad you're alright…"

Hermione rested her head on Harry's shoulder. A few seconds later Hermione pushed herself out of Harry's embrace again. She looked around smiling. Harry noticed the tint of red to her cheeks.

"Harry! Is Ginny around? We might get a telling off!"

Harry smiled wearily.

"I don't really care…"

"Whatever do you mean…?" Hermione asked slowly her smile still planted on her face.

"I didn't get the chance to tell you before all this… but I too can't keep dating someone I don't fancy…."

Hermione's smiled wavered.

"But Harry, you fancied her for so long…," Hermione said softly. "I can't imagine why you'd not want to be with her."

Harry looked into Hermione's eyes.

"Well…its difficult…"

Hermione suddenly looked worried. She held her hand to her chest and broke eye contact with Harry looking away.

"Please… I hope this has nothing do with me…. I mean, is this my fault?"

Harry gripped Hermione's shoulders tightly and forced her gaze to line with his.

"No, don't say that! Hermione it is not your fault!" he said gently but firmly.

Hermione smiled and nodded.

"Okay, Harry…"

"Potter! What are you- oh my! Miss Granger! You're awake!" Madame Pomphrey said quickly.

Hermione beamed.

"Good evening Madame Pomphrey. Sorry I caused so much trouble."

Harry chuckled. There weren't even words to express his joy in seeing Hermione awake and well.

Morning came and Harry went down to breakfast. It was the last day of the weekend and a Hogsmeade weekend so Harry figured he would spend the day with Hermione. He told Ron that Hermione was awake but asked him not to tell anyone else yet. Ron complied and looked as if he understood; he was smarter than he put on sometimes. Ron finished breakfast quite fast and said he was going back to sleep. Harry knew Ron was going to go visit Hermione. Harry laughed as he watched Ron walk out the Great Hall doors in haste. He piled food onto his plate and began eating it not realizing how hungry he was. Harry smiled. A few seconds later a couple Gryffindors walked up to Harry asking if Hermione was okay.

"She's unconscious still," Harry replied softly. "I hope she'll awaken soon."

The students walked past Harry sad looks of their faces and promises that they would send Hermione gifts. Harry smiled sadly and tried not to laugh. Hermione was awake and no one would know for a few more days. Harry looked at his plate full of food and started thinking of Hermione, again.

"Please… I hope this has nothing do with me…" Hermione's voice drifted through Harry's head.

Harry drove his fork into his plate of eggs and sausage. Chewing, he started to think. Ever since those weeks ago when he told Ron about his feelings, Hermione had been the only thing on his mind. Harry shoved more food into his mouth. "It has everything to do with you," he thought. Harry piled potatoes onto his plate and began to eat them. "…I mean, is this my fault?" Hermione's voice once again spoke. Harry closed his eyes and sighed.

"This is your fault..." Harry whispered. "I think… I've fallen in love with you."

"Harry," Ginny's voice said.

Harry turned around. "Oh bugger," he thought. He didn't mean to, but he instantly thought of how to say goodbye to her.

"Morning Ginny," Harry said softly. Ginny gave Harry a peck on the cheek. Harry felt horrible.

"Can we go to Hogsmeade together?" Ginny asked innocently.

Harry shook his head and tried his greatest to look upset. He felt upset but not because he couldn't go with her.

"I can't Gin. I have loads of work to do and besides I won't feel comfortable having Hermione in the hospital wing and me out having fun."

Ginny pouted.

"But Hermione would have wanted you to come with me!"

Harry nodded.

"You're probably right, but I can't…" Harry got up from his seat shoveling some food into his bag and placing a containment charm on it. "I'll see you later Gin."

Harry walked out of the Great Hall. On the way to the Hospital Wing Harry met Ron. Ron was smiling widely and gave Harry a nice pat on the back.

"I'm going to Hogsmeade man, tell 'Mione I'll bring her a Zonko's product."

Harry laughed and walked to the Hospital Wing and Hermione.

"Hermione! I'm back!" Harry said walking to her and sitting by her bed.

Hermione sat up and smiled

"Are you feeling better?" Harry asked.

Hermione nodded. There was a silence that passed them both. Harry took out the food he gave Hermione and she began eating it. Harry looked out the window nervously. As soon as Hermione had woken up strange things started to break into Harry's mind and filter through his body. He started to get sweaty and his heart beat faster every time he saw Hermione. He couldn't express his feelings because he didn't understand them himself. He wanted very much to tell her everything that was wrong with him, but he didn't understand himself. But he knew he had fallen in love with her.

"Ron said I'm supposed to be unconscious…" Hermione said smiling. "This is really funny."

Harry grinned.

"Sorry, but I'm being selfish," he said. "I want you all to myself for a few days."

Hermione blushed but graced Harry with a smile.

"You're flirting! And you haven't broken up with Ginny yet," Hermione said half with bitter laughter and shame.

Harry smiled softly and kissed Hermione on the cheek.

"I suppose I just have, haven't I?"

Hermione blushed again and held her cheek.

"Harry…"

Suddenly Harry and Hermione heard the door open. Quick as lightning Harry stuffed the food back in his bag and Hermione went back down and acted unconscious again. Ginny walked in looking furious. She stomped over to Harry, in red in the face. Harry held onto Hermione's hand felt the pressure from her hand increase. The feeling warmed him.

"Harry, enough of this! Let's go!" Ginny said loudly.

Harry turned to her and didn't even smile.

"You'd better go. Madame Pomphrey will throw you out if you don't."

There was silence for a while with Ginny growing steadily angrier and Harry ignoring her. He felt the anger radiate on his back but ignored it. Hermione's grip on his hand tightened and Harry knew she felt bad. Harry decided to be a little gentler.

"Look, I'm sorry Ginny but I'm with my best friend." Harry said his voice sounded harsh. Hermione squeezed his hand tighter.

"What I'm trying to say is that I do not… I don't think I can be with you anymore."

"Harry what are you saying? Why are you so close to her? Did you choose her over me!"

Harry smiled.

"Yes, Ginny, I have."

A/N: ALL DONE! YAY! I actually FINISHED a story! yay! I hope you all enjoyed this. Mystery again, I terribly sorry but I hope you like it and HR is soon to be updated! Thanks to all who have read and SPECIAL thanks to those of you who review. Please, PLEASE review, I'd LOVE to know if you like it. Cheers!

So the Golden Trio end Hogwarts with honours. Ron gets married to Luna, whom he had been dating for a few years after Hogwarts and then Harry and Hermione get married and have children. Ginny (because I EXTREMELY dislike her) gets no one and on the point of depression(suicidal depression) Neville comes to the rescue and they get married.

I think I am going nice on her, aren't I?