" Hermione go catch the Snitch " yelled Fred.

" What " cried Hermione as she struggled to stay upright on her broom. " Catch it , I thought I didnt have to do anything."

" Go " shrieked Fred.

Hermione threw out her hand but was over taken by Harry who grabbed the snitch in seconds.

" Nice try Hermione " lied Harry. " You've improved."

Hermione laughed and got off the broom. " Anything would be an improvement Harry. I cant exactly get any worse can I. Where's Ginny when you need her. Its her who should be playing not me."

" So another game " called Fred. " We'll toss for Hermione , loser takes her."

Hermione scowled at Fred who grinned. Hermione smiled back. She knew he wasn't being cruel.

" I'm only kiddng Hermione. You can be on my team if you like."

" No thank you Fred , I'm going inside."

Harry got off his broom. " Hey George , Fred. I'm going in too."

Harry caught up with Hermione as she sat down at the Weasley's kitchen table.

" Is everything okay Hermione?"

" Not really Harry."

"Its Ginny isn't it."

Hermione laughed bitterly. " Who else could it be."

" I never once fought with her Harry. I always defended her , but those things she said to me , they were just cruel. I'v never been so hurt in my life. You could say it was nearly as bad as being called a Mudblood. At least Draco hates me for real. But Ginny and I are friends , well I thought we were , and those accusations Harry , they just arent true. Sure I liked Victor , but Cormac and Cedric. I'd never Harry , you know I wouldn't." Tears flooded Hermione's eyes and she wiped them away with the back of her hand. Harry sat motionless unable to do anything , afraid to make a move incase he worsened the situation. The last time a girl had cried in front of him , he had been very unsympathetic towards her. But Hermione was one of his best friends , he had to do something helpfull. He leant over and wiped her face. She stared into his eyes and moved closer. Her hand touched his face and she kissed him.

Harry pulled away in shock as Hermione let go suddenly. He wasnt sure if that counted as doing something helpfull.