A week passed and the only time I'd seen him was during classes and in the Great Hall, which was a good thing.

The incident, as I called it, was something I was afraid to happen again, but was pleased by it all the same, because it proved that he was a jerk out to break my heart.

In the days of peace that followed the attack, I spent most, if not all, my time with Harry and Ron. They were surprised to see me shaken that night, when I went to them- but I didn't offer any answers and just stayed in the common room.

"Hermione, we're going to have our Quidditch practice- do you want to come and watch us?"

I snapped out of my train of thought and looked at my friends.

"Well.." I said a bit hesitantly. I knew Madam Pince had a new collection of books.

"Let me guess- the books you saw Hagrid carrying into the library?" Ginny teased.

I nodded, and Ron laughed.

"We'll see you later then- have fun!" Harry smiled before they exited the Great Hall.

Ten minutes later, I entered the library and started searching for the books I wanted. After a bit of a struggle with the topmost shelves (in the end remembering I was a witch, therefore Summoning the books down), I managed to get all the books I wanted, lugging them to my table.

I opened the first book, and a piece of paper flew out from between the covers.

"How odd," I muttered. It simply read Hermione on it. I tested it for curses before taking it to read.

I want you to know that you are one of the most special girls on earth.

Mystified, I turned the sheet over. Nothing.

Curiosity sparked, and I checked the other books one by one.

I am sorry for causing you so much pain.

I love the way you smile and laugh. Never will I intend to make you cry again.

I wish you a bright future and a lot of happiness.

I wish I were fortunate to be with you in said future.

I give you my heart, and all of me as well.

I dream about you all the time.

I care for you.

I love you. With it fell out a pink rose pressed in it.

Pink.. love and tenderness..

I was blushing as I finished reading the last note. Who could have given these?

I have an inkling..

Who?

Who else?

He wouldn't do this, not after the incident.

Yes he did this! Can't you see? He's trying to make up for what he did to you..

Did he think it would be okay with a few love notes and a flower?

Things weren't okay with you from the start anyways.

I lightly smack my forehead and get to work on the books.

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We stayed at Hogwarts for Christmas. Of course, with our impending doom it would be safest to stay at school. I missed my parents terribly and worried about their safety, but they were adamant about me spending Christmas with Harry and Ron, saying Harry needed the company more than they did. Not that he would notice me- there were a lot of people staying at Hogwarts for Christmas.

Ginny and I were having girl-bonding time together Saturday afternoon, walking around the Quidditch Pitch. We were laughing about Colin Creevey asking her out.

"Wait a minute. He sent you a love letter in a Howler?" I laughed.

"It was so humiliating! I got it in Transfiguration class and then I was going to run out to open it somewhere else, but it burst before I could get to the door!"

"What did it say?" I asked eagerly.

"It was this tinny voice saying, 'Ginevra my darling, I have loved you since I laid eyes on you. I stalk you in the daytime and dream of you at night. Please tell me you love me too, as I know that deep within your heart you do. If you say yes, please meet me in the Astronomy Tower later at dinnertime.'"

We both burst into laughter.

"What did McGonagall say?" I said, wheezing from laughing so hard.

"She looked shocked- and then she gave me a small smile and excused me from class! Can you believe that?" she said, bewildered.

"No I can't, but still.. how'd you know it was Colin?"

"He was blushing like mad, and now he's avoiding me."

"Harry should come around soon," I said, shaking my head.

"We still have the war," Ginny said with a sigh. "Oh well, after the war we'll have all the time in the world!"

"I wish with all my heart none of our loved ones die." I say quietly.

Ginny and I hug, and that's when I hear it.

You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm findin' it hard to do anything

"Ginny, do you hear that?" I ask her.

"It's some song.." she said uncertainly.

You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm goin' through
I just can't smile without you

"Yes, but who.." I turn and my jaw drops.

It's him standing in the bleachers.

You came along just like a song
And brightened my day
Who'da believed that you were part of a dream?
Now it all seems light years away

I just stared at him as he started walking down the bleachers. I turned to Ginny, but she was already gone. Sneaky witch.


And now you know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm findin' it hard to do anything

"Won't he stop?" I wail. "Why is he singing a song, and a Muggle one at that?"


You see, I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm goin' through
I just can't smile without you

He was now on the Pitch, walking across it, eyes on me.


Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well I'm finding it hard leavin' your love behind me

I felt my cheeks heat up. Why won't my feet move? I glared at them.


And you see I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm findin' it hard to do anything

He stopped in front of me and sang the last lines with that intense gaze of his.


You see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad
If you only knew what I'm goin' through
I just can't smile without you...

"Wh- Why'd you-" I sputter.

"I thought you might appreciate it, being a Muggle song and all," he said with a small smile.

I shake my head and start walking away from him.

"What, love? You didn't like it?" he asked with a frown, keeping up with me.

"We both know this is just a game, so quit it," I hissed.

"Why do you keep thinking this is a game when it's so obvious it's not? For the smartest witch of the age, you sure are acting like a dunderhead," he said angrily, stalking away.

I stared after him for a bit, then shrug and walk towards the castle to look for Ginny.

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Good morning sunshine!

I must be really hyperactive about the story to update so quick, haha!XD

First a quick apology for not warning you all about what was going to happenTT

But this is the only bad part in the fic, I'm happy to say:)

To my reviewers:

Un Petit Diable: I don't think he was really going to- seeing Hermione cry woke him up, that's why he just stalked away- cause he was ashamed of himself.:P

Queen of Serpents: Terry Boot left her at the starting point of their patrol, heh. Sorry if I scared you!

Padfoot's Sidekick: He almost did, because.. he snapped.TT