I am sooooooo sorry to all those who like this story. I have been years since I even considered writing on this story again. I mean I am in college now.... wow... I just hope that you like this chapter I like it. Draco and Ron kinda come to terms with each other. But before I reveal too much, I will let you get on your way with reading this.

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. The world of Harry Potter does not belong to me.


"Ron!!!!" Draco shouted while laughing, "That food was for Hermione!"

Sunday was relaxing as the day before school starts could be. Ron had gone back to his room after demolishing the food Draco had ordered up for them. So then, he had to re-order the food. After eating, Hermione took the time to set out her priorities, deciding which classes were the hardest and even planning out the time chart for studying. Draco watched this girl in amazement at her organization and determination. No wonder she made perfect grades, she put a lot of herself into them. Hermione still seemed sad, but that is to be expected when one's best friend is no longer in attendance at school while trying to head the war effort at the head quarters and after the tragic death of one's parents. Draco just couldn't wrap his mind around how she was dealing with these dilemmas and he was secretly glad they were not his to bare. Hermione's strength and courage are the necessities for a Gryffindor. Draco just couldn't see himself being able to deal with any of these issues. But that is a Slytherin, conniving and cunning but not capable of dealing with emotions unless they can be easily blocked.

Hermione finally finished her time chart and gave a little sigh. She stood up and walked over to where Draco sat. Since he was sitting in a chair and not on a couch, Hermione sat herself on his lap while Draco held her. He was not surprised by this action as he could see Hermione's sadness written in her body language. She sighed again and curled up into him, and he could begin to feel her sob. Draco held her tightly while she cried out the sadness, anger and helplessness. She cried herself to sleep and Draco continued to hold on to the sad little girl in his arms.

Of course Ron would pick this time to come into the room from the Gryffindor common room. He was about to speak when Draco cast a spell on him quickly disabling him to speak. Ron was confused and pissed to say the very least and then he saw Hermione. Ron sighed without a sound due to the spell. He walked over and sat on a couch right next to them. Draco took the spell off of Ron under the condition that he was quiet.

"Mate, what happened?" Ron questioned him sadly.

"Honestly, she was fin until she was done with her study planner. Then, I think, the stress of all the emotions finally caught up to her. She cried herself to sleep. She is so much stronger than I would be if faced the same situation. I mean seriously, her parents were murdered and Harry is on the path to death as well. I think anyone else would be a nervous wreck," Draco said finishing his little tangent.

"Draco, please take care of her. She is the only girl that is my friend and more of a sister to me. I don't know what I would do if I ever lost her. I know we have never really been able to agree on much but I know that your care for her and I just want you to know that I do too. And that I am glad that she has someone like you to watch out for her through these rough times. I have never been good with emotions, when Ginny cries I want to run away because I have no clue what to do. I can tell that Hermione needs a shoulder to lean upon, but I would be so nervous fearing I would make things worse for her. I just want to say thanks man; you have proved yourself to be a really good guy. I was worried at first, I thought you might be a spy. But Hermione never faltered in your defense. I can see why now. I am glad to call you a friend Draco," Ron spilled his guts out to Draco and for the first time in hundreds of years the Weasleys and the Malfoys had heirs that considered each other to be friends. The guys shook hands and smiled. Hermione stayed peacefully asleep during this exchange, which both guys were thankful for.