Hermione sighed as she looked up into the sky she never could seem to get it right with boys, they all seemed to have the emotional range of a teaspoon but Ron, he was the worst. She truly had thought he loved her, he treated her like he did. Maybe there was a time when he was but then whenever Lavender came into the picture he threw it all away for a hotter girl. "Stop being stupid Hermione, he never loved you. No one ever does" She sighed and looked down into the water, being at the Burrow always meant discovering new places, they place was so large that everyday felt a brand new adventure, but after discovering the secret garden on her first time here, she never forgot it and didn't want to find anywhere better. This was her sanctuary, somewhere no one could find her. Well that's what she hoped at least.

Life shouldn't be about boys she knew that, life was full of challenges and puzzles that needed solving, but she was a girl and she had feelings, she just wanted to be like everyone else with a boyfriend and a happy relationship and maybe she would have had that if she had 'grown up' at Hogwarts, changed her hair and her style. Maybe more people would have been interested in her then. Maybe even Cormac McLaggen would have been a better choice for her than Ron, she should have never allowed herself to fall for Ron, that was one of the biggest mistakes she made. Time after time he hurt but Hermione being so naive and innocent forgave him time and time again, it wasn't fair.

"I just want to be loved"

Charlie opened the doors of the wardrobe softly, pushed the clothes back and stepped inside, shutting them gently again before spotting Hermione sitting by the pond. He smiled, of course she would find it, she was the brightest witch of her age. Usually this would be a place of retreat and peacefullness, but now the peacefullness turned into sadness, the room responded to Hermione's feelings and instead of hearing birds chirping and seeing the sun rise, the birds were sitting silent on the trees and dark clouds blocked the sun. It made Charlie feel gulity for taking the prank so far, he and the twins honestly hadn't meant to break Hermione and Ron up, that was never their intention...Well, the twins anyway. Deep down Charlie always knew Ron wasn't right for Hermione, and that wasn't just because he had a slight crush on her, but Ron's emotional depth and lack of knowledge would always cause barriers between them. Hermione needed someone who understand what she said, and who could actually receprocate her feelings. Ron couldn't do, he was too absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings, always wanting what was best for him.

"I just want to be loved"

His heartbroke as he heard how torn she was, Ron would defintely pay whenever he got the chance to lay his hands on him. Brother yes, but no guy ever cheats on a girl, especially not Hermione, if Mrs Weasley found out about this Ron would be degnoming for the garden for well over a year.

"Hermione?" she jumped at the sound of his voice and he bit back a chuckle

"Charlie, you scared me" She sighed

"Sorry didn't mean to intrude, everyone was worried and I was the only one who knew where you might be" He shrugged and took a place on the grass beside her.

"How did you know I was here?" She raised an eyebrow, she thought no one knew about this place

"I found it when I was a kid, Dad brought this manky old wardrobe home from work one year, and placed it in the garden for some unknown reason. I think he thought it was broke but never got around to fixing it, unbeknownst to him though it's a magical wardrobe with a hidden garden inside as you can see" He smiled and glanced round, remembering the various times he had visited it over the tears.

"Good old Mr Weasley" Hermione laughed softly, a brief silence falling between them.

"Ginny told us what happened" Charlie frowned as he saw her winch, "I'm sorry to bring it up but...I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Most of us want to lay into Ron whenever we see him but he has convinvently went missing" Hermione rolled her eyes before looking him in the eye

"Honestly Charlie I have been better, I just regret not breaking up with him the first chance I could which was when I found out about him and Lavender, I have never felt more humilited or stupid in my life. I don't even know why I gave him a second chance" She sniffed

"It's because you were in love Mione, everyone who is in love makes stupid mistakes"

"I was in love, he wasn't. He turned round to me and told me that he didn't regret cheating with Lavender"

Charlie frowned, anger bubbling inside of him at the sheer stupidity of his brother, he wrapped an arm around her and shuffled closer so she could rest her head on his shoulder. "He's a git Mione, he doesn't know what he's missing"

"Obviously nothing, I mean look at me Charlie, I'm nothing compared to Lavender Brown" Hermione looked down at herself clad in skinny jeans, converse and an old jumper. "I'm just a plain jane" Charle scoffed, making Hermione look at him with a curious expression.

"Did Hermione Granger, brightest witch of her age, just call herself a plain jane?" She nodded and Charlie laughed. "Hermione there is nothing 'plain jane' about you, I swear to you. Lavender Brown is just a ditzy, oblivious girl who thinks she is something special when she really isn't. I would much rather be with you than her anyday. You are far more special, gentle, kind hearted and beautiful than she ever could be" Charlie smiled, his heart hammering against his chest. He was so close to admitting his feelings but he knew he couldn't, not right now anyway. They weren't even broke up a day and he was already wanting to be with Hermione, but he knew she needed time and that was alright with him.

"Thanks Charlie, but I doubt..."

Charlie cut her off, "You don't doubt anything Hermione Granger, I won't allow you too" She rolled her eyes and smiled

"Okay Charlie, okay"

"Honestly I will, if you ever doubt yourself I will kick your cute butt into timbucktu" He laughed, his cheeks flushing when he realised he said 'cute butt', but he didn't take notice of the bright pink blush on Hermione's cheeks either.

This was going to be an interesting stay at the Burrow