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Chapter Three: Deceptive Love

Hermione and Ronwalked through Hogsmeade Village together fo ages. But Harry wasn't anywhere to be found. Pavarti and Padma Patil walked past them whispering to each other.

"I can't beleive Lav finally got a date with Harry. She's been fater him for ages." Said one of the twins.

"I saw them kissing when we left Madam Puddifoot's. Isn't that the cutest Pavarti?" said the other.

Hermione and Ron looked at each other with the same expression on their face.

"Hermione, I'm sure they are just making up silly rumours again. Harry wouldn't do that to you".

"If only you knew what he would and wouldn't do."

"What did you say Hermione?"

"Just what i believe what they said. If we walked into Madam Puddifoot's right now, we would see them, kissing like Padma said."

"Hermio-"

"Don't Hermione me. I beleive them Ronald. If you don't then don't come with me."

Ron quietly followed behind Hermione the whole way to madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop. Once the pair were outside the door, Ron opened croweded tea shop had alot of happy couples, kissing laughing, and simply having a good time with their lovers. Hermione heard a familier high pitched giggle that made her shudder.

There they were, Lavender and Harry kissing, just like Padma Patil had said.

"Look what you've done Harry. I won't ruin tour date. But I hope you're happy with yourself now." Ron yelled getting the attention of nearly the whole shop.

"I don't know what you're talking about Ron. Please, go away." Harry replied so calmly, as if he had done nothing wrong.

Hermione's anger turned into pain. She turned for the door and ran. She knew it was going to happen, but she didn't want to beleive it, Her school friends tried stopping her by asking what was wrong. Hermione just ignored them. She didn't care what happened now.

Hermione did't take notice of where she had run to, but she found herself leaning against the leafless tree, where she and Harry had lunch. Hermione watched Harry and Lavender part, kiss each other then go their seperate ways. Hermione thought she was imagining it, but she saw Harry walking towards her.

"Hermione, I know you saw and I'm sorry for how you found out. I was going to tell you, I just didn't know how too. Hermione? Can we just be friends?"

She blinked away the tears, trying to be brave. She pinched herself hoping that this was all just a dream. It wasn't. It was reality.

"It's okay Harry. If it makes you happy, then I'm fine." Lies. It was all lies. She wanted to plea for his love. It wouldn't work, so she didn't bother.

'I'm glad you understand."