Sorry it's been so long since I last updated. I had a personnal loss to deal with. But I think I can get back into the swing of things. Thank you all who have been waiting for the next chapter. I just hope I haven't lost my touch. If I did please let me know.

Chapter 7 Understanding

It was nearly lunch time when Hermione and Ginny headed back to the hospital wing. They smiled at each other as they walked hand in hand. My dreams have come true. Hermione does like me. I can feel her pulse through her hand. Her heart is beating really fast. I wonder if it's me. I can't believe Hermione nearly hit me with that memory charm! Poor Harry, I wonder what he will say to Hermione when he wakes up? Hermione likes me! This is the happiest day of my life. I can't wait to get in bed again tonight with her, if she wants me to. Maybe I'm going to fast. I just want to curl up in her arms and go to sleep smelling her hair and not worry that were stepping over boundaries. Here we are at the hospital wing. Is Hermione going to let go of my hand in case someone sees us? Ginny slowed down as Hermione reached out for the door. But Hermione didn't let go. She kept going towards the doors and held her hand out to push them open. Ginny stopped still before Hermione reached them.

"What's the matter Gin? I thought you wanted to see Harry." Hermione turned back to Ginny stood in front of her and held her chin with her free hand. Ginny started go red as she looked into those gorgeous eyes. I can't breathe! I think I'm going to pass out! That sounds like a plan. Oh I love her touch. I wish she'd hold me and kiss me right now. But what would she say if someone caught us?

"I do want to see him, I was just…er… waiting for you to let go of my hand. And when you didn't I had to stop for a minute. I didn't know if you'd want others to see us like this." Ginny started to look at the floor. She is going to hate me now. Hermione's hand tightened around Ginny's and she pulled Ginny's face up to meet hers. Then all Ginny could see, think and feel was Hermione. Her lips pressed against the older girls. Nothing exciting, just a simple loving kiss, letting Ginny know Hermione wasn't going anywhere.

"Gin, I want the world to know we're together. I am so in love with you, it's all that matters to me now. I don't care what narrow minded people think of me, of us. I am happy, I am with you. You mean the world to me, now and forever. Please don't think I'd ever be embarrassed to be seen with you. Hell right now I'd like nothing more than to stand in the middle of the Great Hall scream my undying love for you and kiss you for all to see! Now come on before Harry wakes up and wants to know why we aren't at his bedside with worried looks! " Ginny didn't move when Hermione pulled her towards the doors. She looked up at her a silent tear gliding down her cheek. I'm in love with the best woman on the planet. My heart is growing in size I swear it. Hermione looked at Ginny again and noticed the tear. She leaned in and kissed her gently where the tear had rested. Ginny gave Hermione a watery smile and allowed herself to be led into the hospital wing.

They walked in to see Ron talking with an already awake Harry. Ginny felt Hermione's thumb gently caressing her hand as the door shut behind them. Harry looked up to see them heading towards them. A grin filled his face as he saw their hands entwined.

"And about time too! I guess it was worth the spell you hit me with if you finally told each other how you feel. Honestly, watching the two of you dance around each other for the past few months has been a nightmare. Me and Ron were close to hexing you both and locking you in a classroom till you confessed everything to each other. Till Ron pointed out that Hermione would get the door open and hex us both to oblivion before our backs were turned!" Hermione smiled and took a seat next to the bed as Ginny sat facing her on the bed.

"So you know everything as well Ron?" Ginny asked him wondering if he was as ok with it all as Harry made it sound.

"Have done for ages. It was really obvious what the two of you felt, but I thought it was funny that you were both blind to it all. What's with the face Gin? Do you think I'm gonna hate you for liking a girl?"

"Woman. And I thought you had a crush on her?" said Ginny without moving her eyes from him.

"Sorry Ginny, woman. Well yes I did have a crush on old Mione here but I have my heart set on someone else. And I love you no matter who your with." Ron said with a wink.

"Hey you watch who you're calling old! Or what I did to Harry will be nothing compared to what I will do to you Mr Ronald Billius Weasley!" Hermione pointed her wand at him menacingly but wasn't convincingly scary enough due to the huge grin plastered on her face still.

"Who is it?" asked Ginny. Ron quizzically looked at her. Then he realized what she meant.

"It's not important. But I'll tell you soon." Ginny shook her head and decided to look at Harry who was silent through most of the conversation.

"How are you doing Harry? All of your memories in tact? Can you leave yet?" Ginny asked as she watched Hermione tense up next to her. She really needs to relax. Maybe I can help her with that a little later. Harry is fine. She didn't do anything permanent. Well she has me to turn to and comfort her and kiss her and run my hands over her… ooops getting carried away and I'm missing what Harry is saying.

"…..so I can go whenever I like. Wow Hermione I honestly never thought I'd see the day I was glad you couldn't get a spell perfect the first time round!" Hermione slapped him on the knee, and then she started to cry.

"Oh Harry I'm really sorry for what I did. I was just so upset and I thought the two of you were going to hate me. I couldn't think of anything else to do. Please forgive me?!" Hermione sat her shoulders shaking with the force of her tears.

"Hey don't cry. I'm fine see and there no permanent harm done. But better still you gave me the perfect excuse to have the person I love by my bed side telling me how worried they are." Hermione and Ginny both had their mouths wide open and shot a look at Ron who sat with a smile on his face and then leaned over to Harry and slapped him upside the head. Laughing Harry motioned a hand to the door as Luna Lovegood walked in with a dreamy expression, carrying drinks and items of food in both arms.

"Hello all. I have the things you wanted Harry. I'm sorry it took so long but there were a nasty group of nargles at the end of the corridor and I had to go all the way round so I didn't disturb them." Luna placed all Harry's things on the table next to him then sat on his lap in bed. She then tried to pin him to the bed as she kissed him over and over again.

"Sorry Ron I couldn't resist the urge to see how they'd react." Harry said in between the kisses he was being covered in.

"Don't worry about it mate. I like you but I just don't see that happening. Especially since you are up to your specky eyes in Lovegood! Besides I have my own love waiting for me. See you all later." Ron got up and began to leave.

"Who is waiting for you?" asked Ginny. But Ron just smiled and turned to Harry and slapped him again.

"That one was for this morning" Harry couldn't hardly even breathe never mind reply. He just waved his fist at Ron's back as he left to find his lover.

"We'll get going to Harry. See you later, maybe. If you get free!" Ginny got up and pulled Hermione up with her. They walked out of the wing and stood for a minute.

"Did you think for a minute Ron and Harry were, you know, together?" asked Ginny. Hermione looked at Ginny with a completely straight face.

"Yes! But it might just be the way Ron walks!" Hermione lost her resolve and began to snort with laughter. I love it when she laughs, even like this. I just want her in my arms and kiss her so deeply that she forgets anything but me exists.

"Hermione don't let him hear you say that he might not take it too well. Do you fancy going for a walk in the grounds? It's nice out, we could sit by the lake" and then I can put my hands all over you!

"Sounds like a plan." They started to head out to the lake, but they got a big shock as they turned a corner and saw a familiar red head being pressed against a wall by another familiar figure. Ron had a look of pure pleasure as his partner began to kneel down and undo his pants.

"Merlin what is he doing? I can't watch this, its wrong!" Hermione covered her eyes and tried to move back into the other corridor. But Ginny wasn't moving. She was paralyzed with horror and amusement. Oh my! I didn't think Ron had it in him! Good for him. He could do with a bit of attention.

"Of all the people in Hogwarts, Ron ends up doing it with…"

"Don't say it. Its bad enough I had to watch it! Come on please Gin lets leave before they see us or they get too much more intimate!" Ginny sighed and walked the other way with Hermione.

"Can't say I'm surprised though, do you think Harry knows?" asked Ginny as they got out on to the grounds.

"Probably, even if Ron hasn't told him. But if you want to go back later and tell him you can." Hermione found a cosy spot under a tree next to the lake and sat down.

"Thanks Mione I just want to see Harry's face when he finds out who Ron is dating!" Ginny sat next to Hermione and snuggled into her.

That was chapter 7, what did you think, honestly? Who is Rons mystery lover? Any guesses, or suggestions? I know who I want it to be, but let me know what you think! I will try and make the updates a little closer together now. Thank you all for still reading.