Chapter 11-

A Mysterious Break-up

By- Anonymous

Harry Potter, the boy who lived, might be the one of the greatest wizards of all time, but his best friend, Ron Weasley, is surely not!

Earlier this year it was reported that the Ron-Hermione wedding was going to be the event to attend. It was to take place in July. Imagine our surprise when we hear that the wedding is off! Apparently, Mr. Weasley had second thoughts!

'This is a very unfortunate thing indeed,' quoted Percy Weasley, brother of Ron Weasley. 'He is obviously not ready. I can't say I am proud of what he's done though.'

However, sources reveal that this might not be the real reason at all! The speculation rose when Ron Weasley fled the country right after the wedding. Apparently, he wanted to "tour the world", a reason not very difficult to buy. But Sally Wilson, tells us the exact opposite.

'Oh all this talk about not being ready for marriage is bollocks. The thing is, he got into deep trouble at a party.' said Sally dismissively.

When we probe further, she tells us the whole story.

'Oh, Ron was at a party in the last week of June, I think. He told me that an incredibly sexy brunette was over there and apparently he just lost control and spent the night with her. However, after that they swore to never contact each other again,' explained Sally. 'He was pretty shocked when his one-night stand got in touch with him, just a week before the wedding, and told him that she was expecting his baby. That's when he decided he couldn't face the truth and left the country,'

If what Sally tells us is the truth, then we can positively declare that this news won't go down well at the Weasley household.

Currently, feckless Ron is said to be vacationing in Australia, which is where he met Sally.

Hermione put down the paper with trembling hands. She couldn't move. Was what she just read true? She quickly got up, grabbed her cloak, and walked to the fireplace. However, before she could toss the floo powder in, someone was already getting ready to step out. It was Harry.

'Hermione, have you seen this?' He gestured to the Daily Prophet, which he held with one finger as though it was a dead rat.

Hermione nodded mutely. Harry realized she was shattered. Until now, they had all believed that Ron had at least been faithful to her. He walked closer to her and pulled her in a tight hug.

'Hermione, I am really sorry,' he said remorsefully.

'It's okay, Harry,' she said quietly. 'I had really stopped caring about him, you know. I just wasn't prepared for this. This wasn't the Ron we knew,'

'I know! I would strangle him if he was in front of me right now,' said Harry angrily.

'Do you know who wrote this?' asked Hermione. 'The byline is 'Anonymous' '

'I don't know. Looks like Rita Skeeter's work,' said Harry thoughtfully.

Their conversation was interrupted by a male voice calling Hermione. 'Hermione! Where are you?'

'I'm here, Draco,' called back Hermione.

Harry looked at her in astonishment. Since when had they started calling each other by their first names?

'Hermione,' he started suspiciously. 'Is something going on between you and Malfoy?'

Hermione blushed. 'Umm…,' she struggled to reply.

'There is something going,' exclaimed Harry. 'How could you not tell me? What exactly is happening? Tell me everything,'

'Well…it all started with a fight,' began Hermione. 'Unknowingly, I had made Draco a huge part of my life. I hated him, so that way he was always on my mind. One day...I don't know how it happened, but amid a crazy fight we ended up kissing and you know…' shrugged Hermione embarrassed.

'You had sex?' asked Harry loudly.

Hermione glared at him.

'Okay, sorry. But seriously, Malfoy?' He asked disgustedly.

'He's not that bad you know. He cares a lot about me,' said Hermione defensively.

Harry rolled his eyes and said, 'Whatever, as long as it's not serious. It isn't right?'

Hermione looked down and mumbled, 'Oh sure. We're not serious at all,'

'What? Are you like in love with him?' cried Harry.

'For your information, Potter; Hermione and I got engaged yesterday,' said Malfoy smugly.

Harry looked at Hermione in disbelief then let his eyes wander to her hand. He spotted a huge diamond ring there glinting in the sunlight.

'Hermione…how could you?' he asked quietly.

'Harry, I'm sorry! I know I should have told you but it happened just last night,' Hermione hung her head in shame.

Harry looked at her in exasperation. 'You knew I would forgive you!'

Hermione looked up and smiled mischievously. Then she ran to him and hugged him tight.

'You are an amazing friend' said Hermione gleefully.

Harry smiled at her and said, 'Congratulations, Hermione. I am glad you got over my ex-best friend,'

'Wait, what was that? Ex-best friend? Potty and Weasel broke up?' asked Malfoy snidely.

Harry didn't say anything. He walked to the table where Hermione had been sitting ten minutes ago, picked up the Prophet and handed it to Malfoy. Harry watched him as he read it. His eyes widened.

'Hermione, are you okay?' he asked concernedly.

'Sort of. I just didn't expect this. I really loved him you know,' said Hermione without thinking. Then, when she realized what she had said, she gasped.

'I'm really sorry, Draco! I just meant that-' She was cut short by Malfoy.

'You told me that you loved me!' he said sounding hurt.

'I do! I just-' She tried to explain desperately.

'Whatever, Granger. Thank you for wasting my time,' said Malfoy and walked out.

Hermione looked at Harry with tears in her eyes.

So…sad, I know. But it will get better, I promise. Anyway, I know I updated after a looooong time. But I have school and assignments and tests and projects and everything else a fifteen year old has to go through. I am truly sorry though. I will try to update sooner the next time. Also, I noticed that in the previous chapter's second question, most you mistook it for what you would want to change in THIS story. I actually meant what you would want to change in the Harry Potter series. LOL. The good thing is that I came to know what you people think. Anyway, thank you for reviewing, putting this fic. on alert and/ favorite! Alright, now before this story gets over, I want to touch one hundred reviews! I have about one or two more chapters left I think…so you think you can do it? I love you all sooo much! : )

Anyway, the questions for today are,

1). Was the DH-2 movie as good as the book? I didn't think so. :/

2). Which is your favorite book out of the seven parts? All are amazing, no doubt, but I don't want such an answer: "I love all the books!" You have to tell me one favorite or even two will do.

Tata.

-EpitomeOfImperfection