Romione Love Story Chapter 11 - Diya K. M.

(harry's point of view)

IT was nearly Christmas break and everyone was excited. The corridors were decorated with thick layers of holly covered in colorful bulbs. The iconic twelve-foot tree was stationed in middle of the Great Hall like usual, carried in my tour favorite friend, Hagrid. This was one my favorite time of the year at Hogwarts. Despite the fact that Voldemort was prowling around, everyone seemed to be in good spirits during the holiday season.

Everyone except ron and hermione.

Ever since Ron going out with Lavender Brown, Hermione refused to do anything with him. She's just upset because she likes me but I don't appreciate the position those two are putting me in. It's uncomfortable and awkward. I feel like I have to pick between my two best friends and it's not fair at all, nor is it possible.

On the bright side, Ron isn't really making me choose. For the most part, anyway. It's clear that when I hang out with him, he doesn't necessarily want Hermione around because he knows that she's angry with me. At the same time, though, it's not really Ron's fault. Have him and Hermione had this skinny love type of relationship go on for the past six years? Always been able to express their feelings with verbalization. No one just didn't expect to Ron to get a girlfriend that wasn't Hermione.

Regardless of the that, fact is he's dating now. As much as I hate saying this but Hermione is going to have to deal with it sooner or later.

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"It's not my fault"- ron groans.

"Hermione is being ridiculous. Why can't she just be happy for me? Does Lavender snog me more than I care for? Sure! But I didn't say a word when she went out with Krum."

*I look up from my hogwarts history book.*

"Didn't say a word?" I let out a snort. "Ron, you embarrassed her in front of everyone. you proceeded to call her out by saying that Krum was too old for her and that he was only using her to get to me," I remind him, raising my eyebrows.

**RON GRUMBLES "NO ONE ASK YOU!"**

Ron sits down on his bed. "Did I make a mistake...choosing Lavender over Hermione?"

"What do you mean you chose her over Hermione?"

He shrugs. "Just that I'm in...never mind." Ron lays down, turning over to where his back his facing me.

In love with Hermione? Yeah, I know, Ron, I know.

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Ron's point of view

Lavender brown.

Truth be told, she was the last girl I ever thought I would go out with, yet here I am dating her for almost two months now. It's quite ironic when you think about it, considering the fact that I couldn't really stand her for most of this semester. Now it was...nice, I suppose. Lavender was great in a way. She seemed to like to spend every waking moment together. Usually during those waking moments we are snogging, which is okay at times but I would like to do actual couple things. For example, go on an actually date when making out the whole time isn't an option. Or going on walks through Hogsmeade or even going for a picnic. Maybe a few games of Wizard's Chess here and there.

I suppose I can't really complain on the matter. I did want a girlfriend. I guess I just always thought that if I were to ever eventually get a girlfriend, I just thought, or hoped really, that girl would be Hermione. But I guess things don't always turn out the way you want it. Sometimes when things don't happen is because they were never meant to happen.

There's perks to dating Lavender, though. I can now say I have a girlfriend. She's somewhat pretty. Not as beautiful like Hermione but she's cute. And I suppose I do enjoy being with her...for the most part.

*Hermione*

The one downfall of dating Lavender, though, it seemed to have cost me my friendship with Hermione. She hasn't so much as looked my way since the night we kissed. Everytime we pass each in the corridors she purposely turns the other way. Last week we got paired to brew a potion and she to me to be quiet and let her work since I'm always screwing up things. When I come sit by Harry in the Great Hall she immediately gets up and leaves. It's been really hard on me.

I turn a corner and abruptly smacking into someone, causing us both to tumble to the ground.

"I'm so sorry! I-Hermione..." I trial off when I notice the familiar bushy hair. She looks up at me, almost a glare in her eyes, and goes to get up. I quickly off her my hand. She looks at it for a long time before hesitantly taking it and let me pull her on her feet.

"You really should watch where you're going, Ronald," Her tone is bitter.

I sigh. "i am sorry , i was left in my thoughts.

Hermione accepts my apology in the form of a slight nod. "I have to get to class." She goes to leave but I grab onto her forearm.

"wait.. hermione!"

"What?" She looks at me, annoyed at the interruption. When I don't say anything she scoffs. "If you don't have anything to say then let me go so I can go to class."

I sigh again "hermione, i do have something to say!

Letting her of her arm, I let my hand drop to my side. "I-I miss you, 'Mione. I miss us, our friendship."

"i miss you too", she whispers.

We stand there in silence for moment. This is the first time we have held a conversation in two months. It was nice to finally be talking again.

I take a step closer to her and hesitantly slip my hand in hers. Hermione jumps at the sudden touch me she doesn't push me away.

"Can't we go back to being friends? Please." I plead.

Suddenly tears fill her eyes and she gazes up at me. The brokenness is her eyes was enough to make me cry but I keep it together.

She shakes her head, "i can't ron, it's too painful.

"but why-"

"WON -WON"-lavender yells from the hall.

My shoulders slump at the sound of her voice. I quickly cast a glance over my shoulder and see her waving me over. I look back at Hermione and tears have now stained her face.

"As long as you're dating Lavender," The emotion in her tone was thick. "It was always been too painful."