ALWAYS (Hinny)

Chapter 22 : Hermione

Hermione's POV.

I couldnt believe it.

"Ron. We need to talk." I told my ginger guy as we reached the common room.

"Let me guess. Harry and Ginny?"

"How do you know?" I asked sarcastically.

"Calm down Mione..." he said, taking my hand in his, and leading me to the couch near the fireplace.

He kissed me slowly, and we began to get passionate. I couldnt lie. I had missed him. Once we broke apart, he smiled. "Now we can talk." He said.

We sat properly. "How was Harry?" I asked first.

"How can I say that? I never saw him that depressed before. He was trying to hide it but, even I saw it."

"And... the nightmare?"

"Oh. It was two o' clock ... just like Ginny.. and... He was kinda screaming.. "

"Was he screaming.. something special?" I asked with tact.

"Yeah.. actually.. he was.."

He didn't know how to say it.

"Please tell me."

"Her name. Just her name."

I looked him in the eyes. "It's crazy." I suddenly said.

"What? That must be a coincidence." He told me.

"No it's not. She was depressed too. She had that nightmare at the same time. She was nearly agonizing, shouting Harry's name! And then, as soon as they are together, they are perfectly well!!" I squealed, earning a few glares from people doing their homework.

"Mione calm down!!" He said, as he took my hands in his, and looked me in the eye. Strangely, it calmed me down.

"I dont know what's happening." I said far more calmly.

"That's a new thing for you, isn't it?" He said jokingly.

I gave him a glare , but ended up smiling.

"You will figure it out. Like always." He assured me.

"Yeah, but they can't stay like that... Ginny didn't eat! She wasn't able to cast a patronus charm. She did it three years ago! That's not normal.."

"But what can we do?" He asked me.

"No idea.."

"Maybe this has something to do with the incident.."

"Maybe." I agreed.

We thought for a moment.

"Why can't two people stay away from each other?"

"Because they love each other?" He proposed. "I missed you too know.."

I blushed.

"I missed you too.. but we didn't want to die.. did you?"

"No.. I knew I would see you soon."

I smiled.

"Were they already like that the first time?" He asked.

"I don't know... this was only a week... and.. maybe we didn't see it.."

"We can't leave again." Ron said.

"What?"

"You didn't see Harry, 'Mione, but he was so bad, I couldnt stand it. He is my best friend you know. I don't want to see him like that. We fought for a better world, and he has to be happy. He beat You Know You, he deserve to be happy."

"Of course, Ginny too, but this training is so important for you.."

"I can't go without him... we were supposed to do it together.." he sighed.

"You're such a good friend." I said. I was so proud to be his girlfriend.

"I try to be. I never forgave myself for leaving you two last year."

"Ronald, he understands, he forgave you easily. I forgave you too. Really don't think about it."

He nodded.

He was about to say something, but stopped and smile at something behind me. I turned around to see Harry and Ginny. I smiled. Ginny seemed so much better.

***

Ginny's POV.

I felt bad for not even saying hello to Ron. I went to him and hugged him. Harry did the same with Hermione.

They was an awkward silence between the four of us. Luckily Dean and Seamus came to greet the guys. They made a little conversation. Dean looked at me, and then at Harry, and back at me. He didn't look quite happy, but it didn't bother me that much. I knew he wanted to be with me, but I couldnt lie to him. I only wanted to be with Harry. Thinking about him, I looked in his direction. He was laughing with Ron and Seamus. I smiled at the scene. His smile was beautiful. Dean followed my gaze and sighed when he understood what I was looking at. I turned to him. He seemed kinda sad.

"I'm sorry.." I whispered so only he could hear. I meant it. I didn't want to hurt him. I just wanted to be true to myself, and happy.

He nodded and walked away, earning questioning looks from all of our friends. I sighed. Harry was looking at me. He might have understand what had just happened. He smiled shyly at me. I walked to him casually.

"I just wanted to be clear with him." I said to Harry.

"Yeah.. I just hope he will understand and be cool about it." He replied.

"Let me guess... for Quidditch?" I laughed.

"Quidditch is important!" He faked hurt, and I laughed.

"Nearly the most important thing in the world." He said cheekily.

"What could be more important than Quidditch? I asked.

He smiled at me.

"You know the answer."

"I'm not so sure."

"I know you know."

"You could say it."

"But we are undercover." He whispered.

I sighed. He laughed and I stucked my tongue at him.

"Guys, Ron and I are going for a walk." Hermione told us.

We all nodded, and watched them walk together.

"Who would have known?" Seamus asked.

"Everyone except them." Harry said.

I sighed. I wish I could remember.

"I'm sure you will one day." Harry told me.

"What?"

"You will remember." He said.

How did he know? Did I talk out loud? I shrugged and smiled.

"I hope so. But that's not the most important."

***
During the week end Harry and Ron caught up all the work from the last two week. I was disappointed that I didn't get to spend time with Harry, but I understood and helped him with all the work.