Disclaimer: BORING! Oh, I mean, I don't own any thing, at all... well save for Aura... but that's it... doesn't that suck? Well.. I own the plot too...

ALRIGHTY! I'M UBER TIRED! But I'm typing this up just for you, cause I love you wink wink LoL. Thank you all for reviewing, and this chapter is going to be really short! Why, cause I said so. But none the less it highlights some important issues in the story, and sorry to day it, but yes, it is coming to its slow close.

cringes Acknowledgements? ACK! (still lub ya)

Eyes of Forest: NO! Dun Feel Forgotten! I left you out can forgot to put you back in cause I wanted to reply to you only! So, So, So, so sowwy!

Pixieballerina/GEmorySincerity Inkwell/SPider Web/Stella7/Book Lover990/Your Nagging Little.../lanna1186clubbananna/marashi/crazyone18/tigerlily727AdnamaJaid ZiaenGinnyHarry-foreverGabrielle Madden-LovatoHakusho009blonkIce Witch101: I wish I could kill Harry and Ron too, but they aren't my characters... but don't worry, the worst is yet to come, just not in this chapter. Thank you so very much for reviewing!

m1s7ress: I'm glad you enjoyed my story, I made you CRY? Wow... I'm good! smacks into a tree head first ow...

Adnama Glad you think so... unlike a certain person whom which will have a nice little answer in a second... thanks for reviewing .

Now, I would like you all to direct your attention a this little review.

"Aena. 2004-08-26 7

Anonymous

wow. boring, disjointed, horribly written, no plot and not even in an interesting manner."

Well, Aena, I'm sorry you think that. But I must ask, do you have any stories you have written? And if so, have you ever had a little something called writers block? I had put that chapter, and previous ones up when I was suffering from it, because I wanted to update. But of course, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and it you were simply trying to make me feel bad, you succeeded. But please, posting a flame anonymously? Is it because you are trying to hide? Well, doesn't matter, continued Flaming, please, it only makes me want to do better.

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Chapter 12

Denial with Acceptance

Blue Fire KrAzEd

Hermione's two former friends stood before, obviously searching for words to answer their friend's outraged question. Dumbfounded, after not being able to find words of reason, they stared at her, for a long moment, hoping that somehow she would disappear and give them time to think of an answer. But she never went away, and the hot tempered red-head broke out of his stupor first, and he glared at her angrily, like an angry bull ready to charge.

"And you didn't know about the stupid articles? They were only all around the castle! You did nothing to stop them, and six months later you come to us, scorning us for believing it? What is the matter, Hermione? Finally got tired of being the center of attention?" Ron spat angrily, his angry outburst seemingly unheard by his dark haired mate as he, continued to stare at the frizzy brunette.

"Oh, I really was about to know, Ron. What with everyone giving my looks and hiding the magazine. Besides, would you like this kind of attention? Being hated and loathed by the entire school, not knowing why they dislike you so much? Tell me, Ron, does that sound like fun?" Hermione retorted, the her face slowly reddening with every oncoming second, much like Ron's did as soon as she finished speaking.

Finally out of his reverie, Harry stared at Hermione shamefully, and then turned his attention to the floor. Hermione looked at him in an almost sympathetic gesture, but regained herself as she recalled how horrid they had been to her. She spun on her heel and towards the girls dormitories, throwing her hands into the air in frustration. George and Fred stood on either sides of her, as if protecting her from any confused, sympathetic, shameful or angry glances. As she reached the staircase she turned around, to see Fred and George giving her reassuring smiles, sweet and sincere, something rare, coming from the two mischievous Weasleys.

The next morning was nothing short of joyful, comfortable and fun for Hermione Granger. She no longer felt hundreds of pairs of eyes staring her down in the halls, instead, friendly glances came her way, and the occasional smile and wave were directed towards her, signaling to her that the semi-conversation in the Gryffindor common room the night before had gotten around to the ears of other houses. Hermione entered the Great Hall with an almost too-happy grin on her face, she searched the Gryffindor table for the two boys she had finally found an interest in. She spotted them at there usual spot, at the end of the table, a spot saved for her between George and a first year. As she sat down, they began small conversations, mostly of a scheme to avenge the dark haired Golden Boy, and his red headed comrade. To add to Hermione's wonderful day, it was another day closer to Christmas Day, and she had decided to remain at the school for the holidays, considering three other friends were to stay to.

After such a long time of denying it to herself, Hermione finally gave in to her inner thought and accepted the fact that she had become too-found of the two playful Weasleys, but she had a problem, she couldn't choose between the two, no matter how much she thought of it, she couldn't love either of them more, she had fallen for both.

Okay, I'm sorry, but I'm tired. I know its short... sorry.. just wanted to give you a little update...