Disclaimer : I only own the plot. No characters so far. Except the girl, but I'd rather not take credit for her. Sniff, sniff.

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Cold.

Everything was cold. Sure, it was January, but Hermione was wearing a hat, mits, and a parka. No, she was cold because of what she saw in front of her. Her insides were ice as she met the other girl's eyes. A girl Harry had brought home one night a few weeks ago.

"No!" She whispered in horror. "No, no, no!"

Her small noise caused the girl to surface from her thorough examination on Lee Jordan's mouth. The seventh year whipped around when the girl looked pointedly over his shoulder. His jaw dropped in shock before he realized what he was doing, then his face turned apprehensive.

"Hermione, Love, what a surprise!" Lee's voice was forcibly overjoyed and enthusiastic.

"I can see that. Weren't expecting your girlfriend today, so you thought you could sneak a nice snog with someone else?" Hermoione's voice took on a rare, vicious tone usually reserved for Malfoy. Lee stepped back in surprise, fear flickering through his eyes as he saw the anger slicing in hers.

Hermione's gaze shot to the wretched girl standing smugly behind Lee. "May we have a moment? I need to talk to my lovely boyfriend."

The girl looked terrified at being addressed by an angry Hermione Granger. People seemed to remember the damage she had done to Bellatrix Lestrange for using the Cruciatus Curse on Harry. Let's just say Bella would no longer be a problem. The girl ran from the room faster than a firebolt. Lee looked at her as though she was his only life line.

"Oh, don't worry, I'm sure she'll come back." Hermione hissed with anger. Lee gulped and jumped as though he had been caught in the act. Wait. He had.

"Hermione, cupcake, you know I would never hurt you. You mean the world to me." He pleaded, finding his voice at last. Hermione glared at him in disbelief.

"I think that excuse flew out the window when I caught you feeling up another girl." She told him, voice still low with fury. Lee seemed to gather his courage, putting on an indignant face.

"Well, it's not lik you haven't been sneaking around with Potter and Weasley. I wouldn't be surprised if you three have a triangle going on." He retorted, trying and succeeding to hit a nerve.

SLAP!

Hermione hit him hard across the face, leaving an angry red hand print on his soft brown cheek. It was one of her more impressive slaps, leaving the outline of her hand on his cheek like a stamp.

"Don't you ever talk about Harry and Ron like that! In case you've forgotten, they've both saved you life before! They have done nothing to deserve your insults!" She shouted. Suddenly, the realization that her boyfriend of nearly six months had cheated on her sunk in. Tears rimmed her eyelids and Lee moved in to comfort her. She fell into his arms and cried her heart out.

"Hermione, I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you." He murmured, feeling her sadness in his own heart. He really did love her.

"You told me you loved me." She whimpered softly, Lee's heart broke right alongside hers. "And I actually believed you."

OoOoO

Hermione slammed open the door of the Burrow and looked around wildly. Everyone was at the table eating dinner and when they heard the door open, they all looked to her, noise and movement ceasing immediately when they saw the look on Hermione's face.

"What?" She snapped angrily. The shocked looks on everyone's faces was just too much. She dropped her bag with a soft thump and began to cry again. Harry stood instantly and held her in his arms.

"What happened, 'Mione?" He whispered shivering with the grief he felt coming from her. She buried her head in his chest and he held it there.

"Lee's not…that girl you brought home…I yelled…slapped him…I bloody loved him, Harry!" She yelled into the soft fabric of his robes. "I loved him and her ruined everything!"

"Hermione, it's alright. Let's get you to bed." Harry made soft hushing noises into her hair, but it did no good.

"No! I want everyone to know what a jerk Lee Jordan is!" Hermione ripped herself from Harry's grasp and rounded on the twins. "Do you know what a horrible idea getting us together was? Do you?"

"Well, Hermione, I' sure he didn't mean to break up with you. He was just havin one of those moments." Fred said nervously. George nodded vigorously, backing up his brother.

"Lee did not break up with me! No, he didn't bother with that! He figured if I saw him snogging another girl, I'd get the picture!" She shouted hysterically. Fred and George's eyes darkened with anger. Didn't look as though Lee had twins for best friends anymore.

"Hermione." Harry said softly, picking her up bridal style. He carried her to her room, laying her softly on her bed before wrapping his arms around her shaking body.

"Harry, I can't stay. I need to get away from here. I don't know how far or how long, but I need to go." She said wearily into her pillow. "I need time to forget."

Time. Time, that's it! It's brilliant! She just needed a little more Time. Say, twenty years?

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A/N: Hey readers, sorry it took so long to update. I've been busy, starting high school and all. Next Chapter might (might) come faster.

Review Responses:

Angelic Bladez: Thanks! I just love Remus/Hermione fics. To answer you question, Harry doesn't realize he loves Hermione…yet. He was glancing at Ginny to make sure she didn't wake up because Ginny still loves him, but he doesn't love her. In this fic, Harry's a bit of a player. Sorry for being so confusing! Hope this chapter's better.

monnbeam: Thanks for the positive review. Harry gets hurt emotionally, later on. He get's over it, though.

mrs.r.bloom: Updating now! Sorry it was so delayed!

A/N2: Keep up with the reviews, good or bad! I need to know what needs fixing!

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