The Harry Potter Universe and its Characters do not belong to me, everything is owned by the one and only, magnificent J.K Rowling.

A/N: Hey there. So some people may have realised that this story was taken down some time ago. This was my first ever FanFic and I was hesitant to take it down, but after reading over it again, I realised that the story had a lot of plot holes and mistakes mostly due to the rushed writing which I used to present my readers with. I have been working for a couple weeks now, changing and improving this story. It was my first ever work, and I didn't want to leave it in the dark, never to be read again. So after reading some reviews and going back through the chapters, I have made a lot of improvements.

Readers who have come from my other work... I would like to let all of you know that this story is very different compared to 'Right and Easy' when it comes to quality. I wrote it when I was still new to FanFiction and writing in general, so I do apologise if any of you find it lacking or boring.

For those who have read this story before, it's still the same story, with the same ending and characters… but much better at certain parts when it comes to writing quality and also slightly longer. For new readers who have never read it before, I hope you enjoy : )

Chapter 1

"I don't understand..." exclaimed Harry through gritted teeth as he stared at the complicated homework given to him and Hermione by Professor Binns.

"You would understand perfectly if you at least tried to take in anything Professor Binns says to you..." Answered Hermione, holding back a laugh.

"History was never my strong part," Said Harry. "I just don't know how learning about Goblins in the eighteen hundreds will help me become an Auror".

"It won't" responded Hermione, "But it will definitely give you a good grade which I'm sure the head of the Auror department will take into consideration".

It was a rather long afternoon in the Gryffindor common room and with the exams coming up, most of the house could be found studying. Almost the entire sixth year was filling up the common room except for two people.

"But hey, at least you're trying... Ron is nowhere to be seen" Said Hermione.

Harry was very surprised by the casual tone which she was using. It was only a couple months ago when she seemed to become distant and quiet everytime Ron's name came up.

"Yeah, I suppose." Answered Harry. Curving his lips shut.

Ron and Hermione have started to talk again whenever the three of them were together. It seemed just like before Ron was dating Lavender which almost made Harry feel as if he missed a chunk of the story. This was of course not true as he was there every part of the way during the drama between them. Harry knew that Hermione always felt something towards Ron. Harry was sure that one day they would have ended up together but now it just seemed as if they created this wall in between. Ron however, never really tried to work anything out. Aside from that jealousy fit which he had a couple years back at the ball. Harry felt sorry for Hermione, she didn't deserve any of it. He knew she liked Ron in some kind of way, and that was partially the reason why he always looked at her like a friend, despite what his feelings may have told him once or twice. Truth be told, he wanted to ask her out to the ball at one point, but he was sure Ron would have done it.

Harry felt like a bad friend because he realised that Hermione was always there for him. She talked with him about Cho's feelings and gave him tips on how to be a better boyfriend. He, however, never even stopped to think about who Hermione might like or what her interests might be. And now as they sat here in the silent common room, he stared at her scribbling notes in her book, her bushy light brown hair shining in the spring's sunlight. He only just realised how beautiful her face is... her perfectly shaped dark eyebrows, her deep and glistening hazel eyes. It made him feel stupid. How could he have not seen that before?

It also made him think about Ginny. The whole thing seemed to have disintegrated between them. She seemed to be happy with Dean. After that big argument, everything went back to normal between them. No more arguments, and no more glances from Ginny. Even speaking to her wasn't special anymore. The weird feeling in his stomach that he used to have was gone. Was it because of how much he's been spending with Hermione lately?

"... Harry? You there?"

"oh sorry, I was daydreaming." Quickly lied Harry, feeling his cheeks turn slightly red.

"What about?" Asked Hermione with a sense of curiosity in her voice.

"Ummm, you know just Quidditch and stuff..." answered Harry, hoping he didn't sound suspicious.

"I see..." She smiled. "So you want me to check that homework for you?"

"Yes please!" Exclaimed Harry. Bursting with relief that the subject was changed. Good thing Hermione doesn't know Legilimency, he thought. And even now as he looked at her, he could see the hidden sadness behind her gleaming eyes. It was hard to see her like this… he just wanted her to be happy.