Waiting and Hoping
Chapter 15
Hermione was watching the Quidditch match from the teachers stand; she was sitting in between Neville and Minerva (who was finding it extremely difficult to be unbiased). Ron was umpiring the match and Gryffindor were currently winning 100-90, however the match was turning out to be very dirty. One of the Gryffindor beaters was already in the hospital wing and the match was turning out to be longer than anticipated, to make matters worse the weather was becoming stormy.
One of the Gryffindor chasers, Nikki, had just scored another goal, Hermione screamed and cheered along with Neville and Minerva,
"Oh, I hope they hurry up and win its going to rain" said Hermione
"Quidditch is a very important part of school life Hermione!" said Minerva scandalized.
Hermione had never really understood the importance of Quidditch, although three of her best friends were great players she had never really taken to the sport, mainly due to her fear of heights. She watched as Ron weaved in and out of the players, occasionally blowing his whistle when goals were scored or reprimands were due. Hermione found her mind wondering off the realms of Quidditch and focusing more on the Umpire than the match. He really was an excellent flyer, her mind continued to wonder until it was awoken by several terrified screams, she looked at the pitch and what she saw made her heart spot. Ron was lying on the floor unconscious. She along with Neville and Minerva ran down the stairs and out onto the pitch. He was stirring,
"Mione" he said slowly attempting to sit up
"I'm here Ron don't move, you've had an accident" she replied
"Ok" he said relaxing, and drifting back to sleep
"No, no Ron don't fall asleep" she cried slapping his face
"Aww, Mione that hurt" he said dazed as he was lifted on to a stretcher
"Well it will hurt a lot more if you move" she replied.
They levitate Ron up to the hospital wing and Hermione waited outside while Neville and Minerva went to deal with the students. Hermione was pacing up and down in such a fret that she didn't notice the doors to the hospital wing open and Ron walk out looking filthy but perfectly healthy,
"Err Hermione, your going to wear a hole in the floor" he said raising his eyebrows. Hermione whipped round and threw herself on him, he staggered slightly and winced, but hugged her back all the same,
"Oh sorry, did I hurt you?" she asked stepping back,
"No, I'm fine" he whispered "But, I need to talk to you" he said indicating at a stone set carved into the wall. They sat down.
"Umm…Hermione, I need to tell you something, it's really important" he began and Hermione leant in looking concerned
"When I was falling…I realised something…something important"
"What?" said Hermione intrigued
"Umm…that if I don't tell you that I love you I'll regret it forever…so that's what I'm telling you…I love you" he finished, he turned his face away from her as if excepting her to slap him. But she didn't, she did quite the opposite, she turned his face towards hers and kissed him hard on the lips.
After a few moments they broke apart.
"Oh Ron, I forgot to say…I love you too" and with that he kissed her again, and again.
A/N I know it's a small chapter but it's quite meaty. Hope you like it! This chapter is dedicated to Nikki who is a brilliant reviewer! Please keep reviewing! 3 days till A-Level results, I'm absolutely terrified!
Love you all
Laura
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