Encumbrance of love
This story is AU starts 7th year! Pureblood HermioneGranger ! Muggleborn RonWeasley! Everyone else is left the same! Rated M
Hermione Granger, Proud Pureblood, loyal to the ravenclaw house, lover of books and knowledge, best friends to Pansy Parkinson, hater of muggleborns, especially if it consist a redhead with the last name Weasley. Ronald Weasley, muggleborn, loyal to the Gryffindor house, lover of food and pranks, best friend to Harry Potter, hater of Intolerant prejudice people. Total opposites, but they eventually have to come together for unknown reasons to both of them.
Author notes: Hey guys, I've decided to finally write a Romione story! I'm ecstatic about it and hopefully you are too! I apologize profoundly for all the spelling errors and grammar ones at that too! If anybody would like to help me out, I wouldn't mind! Okay so this is my first fanfic, and I have a soft spot for Romione even though there not my otp I can't help myself but write something that makes me want to like them together even more! So hopefully you guys enjoy!
Very important Notes! MUST READ!
Also would like to inform you guys that Hermione is Head girl and Ron is a Prefect. Hermione is pureblood and she's very proud of it she always listened to the pureblood propaganda and so she is destined to hate Muggles. I've decided to make the weasley family Muggleborn and only Ron is in Hogwarts being the only one with magic! Harry's parents are still alive and have defeated Voldemort! So he never lived with the Dursleys! Harry is more OOC considering he never was with the Dursleys and had a happy home with his parents so he might seem more confident and playful in my story. The granger family is one of the most powerful Poor Blood Families in the wizarding world and they believe everyone below them are scum. I will try to keep them the least ooc as possible! If you don't like it then don't read! If you have any questions, you can private message me oh and RATED M for a good reason ;)
Major Pairings: Ron/Hermione, Harry/Pansy
Minor pairings: Draco/Hermione, Lavender/Ron Cho/Harry, Ginny/Harry, Luna/Neville, Theodore N/Daphne G, Blaise/Ginny, Hermione/ Theodore N, Dean T/ Lavender
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, obviously.
Chapter 2: upperhand
Ron gaped at Granger.
While Hermione's thought were clouded still by what she just did. Did she really just touch Weasley, 'God what was wrong with her! She wasn't thinking' she thought, agreeing with herself she nodded. But since when did she not think, she was a ravenclaw for a reason. Her face contoured in disgust, thinking how long it would take to wash of all of Weasley's germs.
"What?" Ron looked at her studying her closely; this must be a joke, right? He never ever patrolled with Granger, never wanted to anyways Hermione always made sure she didn't have to talk to him for more than two minutes.
"Are you deaf, besides stupid, Weasley? Hermione asked, her eyes gleaming with dare.
"Why?" Ron was troubled by the thought of her patrolling with him; she could easily demand a hufflepuff to Patrol with him. Unless of course she was doing this for her own amusement, she had something up her sleeve, and he would probably be at the receiving end of Grangers slurs.
"Why?" Hermione stated, "Well I'm not sure why your deaf, but the stupid part is probably because you're a mudblood" Hermione leered, her hands on her hips her face slowly rising to see his expression.
"No, Granger" Ron glowered at Hermione, she was getting on his nerves, with all the prejudice crap, he had to bite down on his tongue for nothing bad to slip. "Why, are you patrolling with me, can't you just ask someone else?"
"Nobody's available since, they will be at after party's of the Quiditch game" Hermione explained looking fiercely at Ron.
"Since when do you let people off that easily" Ron's eyebrows shot up, in surprise.
"Since Im in a good mood, don't ruin it Weasley" she said stiffly and left, heading back to the library. Ron Stared at the leaving figure of Hermione Granger.
"great" Ron murmured under his breath.
Potions class was back on and Hermione was delighted to hear that, since she really missed the first two months without Snape. She was also excited knowing most of her peers were significantly intelligent, and Hermione Granger loved a challenge. Walking to her classroom Hermione wondered what potion they might be brewing.
Potions class with Snape was full, and since all of the ravenclaws were seated with eachother and so were the Gryffindors her only choice was to sit alone. Hermione never really talked to any of the Gryffindors; nor did she want to. Bloody Gryffindor courage was most likely confused with being plain stupid. She had tried to be friendly towards some Gryffindors but they would always refuse seeing Hermione's prejudice towards muggleborn's. She always held a grudge against Potter though, he was influentially stupid. Always making other of his peers do dumb things, such as, breaking the rules. She would always end up giving him and his cronies detention or taking away points, in which case she didn't really mind.
Hermione was pulled out of her thoughts as Professor Snape made his dramatic entrance. Hermione rolled her eyes.
"I will be testing you, to see if you can do the easiest of potions, if you don't succeed, you are brainless and will be no longer in this class" the professor sneered, looking at a couple of gryffindor's in which made them sink in their seats.
"You will all be making the calming draught, you may begin"
Hermione was about to gather her ingredients when Weasley came through the door. Hermione Rolled her eyes once again. Can he ever do anything right? like arriving for class on time is hard. Hermione scoffed.
"Sorry I'm late" Weasley face was red, and on closer inspection sweat was dripping from his eyebrow.
"10 points from gryffindor"
"I had to help two first years who were lost."
"I don't care, and since there are no available seats you can sit by miss Granger, she can explain to you what the assignment is"
Ron looked nerved he fumbled and sat down next to Hermione. Hermione had a killer look in her eyes.
"Great" both of them thought.
"We're brewing the calming draught" and thats all Hermione said before turning back to get her supplies. Ron followed behind her, looking carefully at what Hermione was getting, so he could do the same, since he didn't have time to look in the book.
Sitting back down Hermione started working at her potion, trying her hardest to ignore Weasley besides her.
Weasley though was making a ruckus and that made Hermione glare at him and signaled him to be less obnoxious.
Turning back to her potion Hermione made sure to do everything perfectly, making sure it would be on time. Finishing off Hermione smiled gracefully as she inspected the potion making sure once again the potion was flawless.
Hermione catched Ron from the corner of her eye, he seemed to be having trouble.
Unknowingly Hermione cleared her throat "Weasley, if you don't finish your potion soon Snape will make you drop this class" she said sternly. "not, that I would mind" she added quickly.
"Why don't you mind your own Business Granger" Ron didn't look away from his potion. "why don't you get back to yours"
"I already finished mine" Hermione said triumphantly.
Ron turned his head quickly, his eyes wide.
"Already?"
"Don't act all surprised, Weasley, I am after all the brightest witch of our age." Hermione said pompously.
Ron ignored Hermione's comment. Turning back to his work, he hoped he could figure out this potion.
Hermione looked at Ron, knowing what she was about to say she would regret deeply.
"Need help?"
Ron paused what he was doing, did he hear right? Did Granger, pureblood, Hermione Granger just offer him help?
He turned slowly to see Hermione staring at him, she looked stiff, the look on her face which could be deciphered as hoping he would say no.
Oh this was good Ron thought, she was serious.
"sure" Ron said, knowingly doing it just to annoy her.
Hermione sighed, she didn't know why she offered Weasley help.
Hermione instructed Ron on what to do, and when they both went to grab the same ingredient their hands brushed. Ron got the warm feeling again, and he blushed deep red, looking at Hermione who had a scowl on her face but was just as red as him. Hermione continued with instructing him and minutes later they were finished.
Soon after, Snape passed looking at which potions were on point, no one seemingly had a terrible potion and all were glad taking a deep breath.
"I should inform you all that whomever your are sitting with, is who you are partnered with for the rest of the year."
Most of everybody seemed pleased even two girl's squeaked in excitement.
Hermione and Ron had only one thought in their mind
"Fuck"
Hermione grabbed her bookbag when Snape dismissed them walking down the hall hurrying to her next class.
What was she thinking? Offering help to Weasley, what would her parents say!
She can already imagine the howlers, and letters she would receive, telling her how disappointed they were, and why would she ever even sit next to a muggle, let alone talk to one.
Hermione heard her name being called.
"Hermione" Ron was running towards her with his long legs.
Hermione gaped at Weasley , what was he doing? Did he want to get hexed, or was he just plain stupid coming up to her in front of their peers. Wait, did he just call her Hermione, instead of Granger?
Hermione kept on walking faster, unsure of what she would do if she stopped and listened to what Weasley had to say.
"Hermione!" she heard again but ignoring Weasley's voice she walked even faster until she was in her classroom. slamming the door shut, two students that were already there gave Hermione weird looks and Hermione ignored them sitting down. She wondered what she was going to write to her parents as a excuse over what happened with Weasley. Hermione groaned and slammed her face to her hands.
For the first time Hermione Granger was clueless.
Hermione watched the rushing student go straight to the quiditch game.
With being head girl her duty was to always attend all quiditch games, and support all teams, to promote interhouse relationships.
Hermione Granger didn't really care about which house was better, that was clear to her Ravenclaw was. It was all the students fighting about it that got her annoyed, especially the Gryffindors, there were pompous acting as if they owned the school. Them and their damn bravery were really aggravating.
So here she was walking to the quiditch game as slow as she could, trying to get there as late as possible.
Making her way up the slytherin cheering area, she had promised Pansy she would sit with her.
"Finally" Pansy is smiling at her flicking a piece of her black hair out of her grey eyes.
"sorry, got caught up in a book" Hermione offered sheepishly.
"of course you would, Hermione" Pansy rolls her eyes and raises her eyebrow "Ever think of anything else but studying and reading" she teased.
Hermione gives a jaded smile and before she can answer Pansy is shushing her commenting that the game is about to begin.
Jordan lee presents the slytherins and the slytherin stand goes wild some of the ravenclaws clap excitedly.
The Gryffindors come out next and Potter is waving anxiously at the Gryffindor crowd and most of everybody goes wild, some of the girls seem to be jumping up and down out of their seats chanting "Potter"
Hermione turns to say something to her friend, but Pansy has a hard look on her face as of thinking, and her eyes are glazed.
"Are you okay, Pansy?" Hermione questions, the raven haired beauty seems to pop out of her stage and looks at Hermione.
"Potters an idiot" Pansy gives a scowl, but quickly returns watching Harry.
"he's got a big ego, yeah" Hermione adds
"He thinks he can get any girl he wants" Pansy looks dangerous almost as if about to hex someone, her hands were fisted and her lips were now in a thin line.
"Pansy?" Hermione was now worried about her; she never acted this way towards Harry, only when she confronted him. Hermione new the hatred Pansy had for Harry but she never realized it ran so deeply.
"He's going to get a taste of his own medicine" Pansy's eyes sparkled.
Hermione didn't reply her voice was interrupted by Lee's and she turned glancing one last look at Potter, her eyes caught a glimpse of red and she looked at the figure besides Harry.
Ron Weasley looked well nice in the quiditch uniform, Hermione noted. He was toned and Hermione eyes traveled to his chest, catching herself Hermione blushed. What was she thinking checking out Weasley, the mudblood.
'But he is handsome' a small voice in the back of her head replied. Gods what's wrong with her! First helping out the mudblood, now checking him out. Hermione groans in discomfort. Maybe she just needs a bit of attention; Ever since Malfoy and her broke up she had been feeling more lonely. And well she was a teenage girl, and she were bound to get hormonal. She just needs a distraction. Someone nice, goodlooking, smart, someone Pureblood.
The game is over and Gryffindor wins, Potter found the snitch and won by 150 points.
Hermione stares at the slytherin stand and they all seem disappointed. Hermione noted that Pansy had her eyes on Potter throughout the whole game, but it wasn't in the romantic sort of way, No she was glaring daggers into Potters head.
"C'mon" pansy says in a low voice grabbing Hermione arm and rushing them onto the field where the gryffindors are celebrating their win.
"augh Pansy?" Hermione is uneasy as she is pulled through the crowd.
"Potter!" Pansy voice is sharp but doesn't lack enthusiasm
Harry stares at Pansy, what is Pansy doing is she going to start something now? Hermione unsure of what to do, stands behind Pansy and crosses her arms.
"what?" he answers in the same tone as Pansy's
Hermione looks at pansy her face is contoured into a smile and Hermione wonders if Pansy has lost her mind, Hermione gapes as she see's Pansy bat her long lashes and purrs "Just wanted to say congrats"
And that's it because Pansy has left before Harry can say anything to her, her hips swing in motion and Harry's eyes linger on her, Harry licks his lips and he still looks shocked.
Hermione turns to follow Pansy, but is blocked by a tall figure in front of her. Ron Weasley is looking at Hermione wide eyed but doesn't move. He seems stiff and his cheeks redden in color.
"You ran off before I could say anything to you after class, Granger"
"I didn't hear you" Hermione lied shifting under his stare uncomfortably.
"just wanted to say thanks for helping me" he said stiffly his eyes concentrated on something else.
"well I guess you're welcome, Weasley" Hermione is surprised "see you at patrols, Yeah?" Hermione reminds him.
"ye-yeah" Ron swallows and moves unblocking her way.
She walks as fast as she can out of there. Gods, she never really expected Weasley to thank her. She never expected to have a decent conversation with him without picking a fight, nor did she know why she had accepted Pansy bribe to switch partners for a day. What was Pansy going to do anyway? Slytherin didn't win so maybe she could Patrol with Weasley, instead of her.
She was going to ask.
Hermione didn't even see Pansy that evening after the game, and had to reluctantly patrol with Weasley, making sure she wasn't late she walked towards the great hall waiting for him. Weasley came seconds later, not even changed out of his quiditch uniform, Hermione again didn't know what to do so she spoke up and told him they should begin. At first it was awkward silence and Weasley didn't even dare look at Hermione.
They caught two fifth years in a broom cupboard snogging, and that was the highlight of their patrol. with them, making their way to the next floor, Hermione eyes darted to Ron and she couldn't help but think how nice his red hair was, it was odd seeing people with ginger roots, and she always remembered wishing she had red hair when she was little instead of her light brown mane. She liked how the moon shined down on his hair and brightened it making it look like fire, she wanted to touch it. And before she could catch herself she twirled one of Rons locks in her finger, his hair was soft and was surprised how fine it felt. Instantly regretting it Hermione pulled down her hand and realized how stiff Ron looked. Gods what seriously is wrong with her.
"Does All your family have red hair?" she tried shifting the awkwardness of what she just has done.
"yes" Ron responds awkwardly not looking at her, his face flushed.
"Do you have any sisters? She asks. She should've stopped the conversation but something about Rons Awkwardness, Hermione found endearing and well she was bored, nobody really had to know she was talking to a mudblood.
"only o-one" Ron stutters unsure if he should've answered her instead of ignoring her.
Hermione wonders that too, why he doesn't just ignore her. She has been rude to him since day one and it doesn't make sense for him to act like they haven't been going at it since first year. Actually if she is correct Ronald Weasley is the only Muggle she has kept up with, must of the other mudbloods she ignored.
She only recalls one Mugggle born witch who she had a conversation with. Alice Tolipan.
It was first year and she was getting on the train to go to Hogwarts she couldn't find Pansy and all the compartments were full, She stumbled into one which only had one girl who seemed about her age. She had blonde straight hair and dark almond shaped eyes she smiled politely and welcomed her.
"Hullo, my name is Alice." The blonde girl greeted her with a big smile, she seemed nice and looked enthusiastically at Hermione.
"Hermione" she greeted a small smile playing on her lips.
"well, Hermione, that's a mouthful!" the blonde smiled jokingly. "But please sit down!" she offered, hoping she would stay.
Hermione seated herself across from the blonde, and asked "First year?"
"yeap, you too?" the girl asked hopingly.
"yes" she beamed. The girl across from her smiled even brighter.
"what, house do you want to get sorted in, Hermione?" Alice asked hoping she would say the same as her, Alice already liked Hermione she was hoping they could become friends.
"Ravenclaw, the best!" Hermione said triumphantly as if she won an award.
"that's my second favorite!" Alice smiled "I like Gryffindor, a lot though"
"oh" Hermione replied a little dissapointed.
"Yeah, but my mom says I'll probably end up in Ravenclaw!"
"That's brilliant!" Hermione was now almost jumping up and down her seat, she already made a friend and well she may be a Ravenclaw!
"Hermione, just imagine how much fun it will be if we were in the same house together!" Alice was just as excited as Hermione.
They talked about how the school year would be and what classes they might have, and well it was all fun and games until Pansy opened the compartment door.
"Where were you? I've been looking for you" Pansy seemed a little ticked off, her eyes moved from Hermione to Alice.
"HI" Alice smiled shyly at Pansy.
"Hullo" Pansy said stiffly, before looking at Hermione sternly.
"Let's go Draco wants you to sit with him in his compartment!" Pansy giggled.
"But im with Alice!" Hermione said grabbing onto Alice's hand smiling at her reassuringly.
"Alice, Is it?" Pansy looked at the blonde "never heard of a Alice that's pureblood" Pansy stated.
"That's what?" the blonde looked confused
"Alice whats your surname?" Pansy asked
"Tolipan" Alice stated
"Nope not pureblood, not even halfblood, Hermione dear, your chatting with a mudblood"
Hermione dropped Alice's hand instantly, She was unsure on how to feel.
"that's not nice to say!" a blonde with blue eyes popped up behind Pansy.
"Lovegood" Pansy acknowledged "C'mon Hermione you don't want to talk to the wrong sort"
Pansy grabbed Hermione's hand and lead her out of the compartment, looking back Alice had tears in her eyes and was looking at Hermione with desperation Luna was seated besides her saying something she didn't hear, turning around quickly she followed Pansy to Draco's compartment.
"Her name is Ginny" a male voice stated.
"what?" Hermione questioned
"My sisters name is Ginny" Ron stated once again
"what kind of name is Ginny?" Hermione asked
"what kind of name is Hermione" Ron smiled, as she was hit with a sense of déjà vu.
Hermione tried her best not to smile, but she failed miserably.
"You just looked like lovegood for a second, back there" Ron tried not to laugh.
"Must be all the Nargles" Hermione smiled.
They both shared a look and burst out laughing.
"So you have six brother's and one sister, oh I feel bad for her!" Hermione smiled at Ron
"Don't be, she's pretty headstrong, you know she fancies herself in love with Harry" Ron looked at her seriously.
"Really?" Hermione asked.
"yep" Ron said uncomfortably
"Oh that's gold, Potter can marry himself with that ego!" Hermione laughed, realizing Ron was just staring at her.
Feeling uncomfortable Hermione cleared her throat
"Well I should go we're done Patrolling, see you, Weasley" Hermione stated turning to leave
"wait!" Ron voice made her turn, raising a perfect eyebrow Hermione waited.
"Well" Hermione was growing inpatient
Ron was only just staring at her as if he made a realization.
"Weasley I don't have time for this!" Hermione was now a bit angry, realizing that she had actually had a good time with Weasley, she must have brain damage or something.
"no-nothing" Ron stuttered, his face was red and Hermione was now pissed, everything on her mind was about Weasley.
"Nothing!, Great im going" Hermione turned quickly, she didn't get far before she was turned around abruptly and was pushed against a wall.
She was about to hex whomever did that but before she could say anything lips smashed on to hers.
It felt like she was ignited from head to toe, a heat rising in her chest and all she could feel was how amazing it was, she had never felt that way with Draco, ever.
Warning bells went of on her head, she was kissing Weasley! WEASLEY, idiot Gryffindor, mudblood, Weasley.
She pushed him off. Weasley face looked just as shocked as hers his eyes were wide.
" .You" Hermione was bewildered at what just happened, Ron was frozen, and she had a million emotions running through her mind
She wiped off her lips and ran as fast as she could to the ravenclaw tower.
Answering the riddle she swept past many people making a blonde girl drop her books
"Oi" she heard turning around quickly she glared at Alice.
Running off to her bed closing the curtains, she cried herself to sleep.
Authors note: if you notice Lee Jordan and Luna Lovegood are in the same year as Hermione in this Fanfiction!
Oh and Alice is a real character from Harry Potter!
Err so yeah that happened. What do you think might happen next? What do you think Pansy was doing? Why did Ron kiss Hermione?
Hey guys just wanted to say thanks to my awesome 3 reviewers and amazing followers, im rich hehe.
Anyways this story is not going to be a they kiss now they're together forever Story! Nope this is quite the opposite! Also I am already starting to write the sequel, to this!
Oh and again sorry for all the grammar mistakes, and spelling errors! oops!
I will probably update weekly!
Anyways R&R