Chapter 17- Day 5C

A/N Sorry it took a while. I started school on Wednesday. Believe it or not, I already have 2 hours worth of homework, practice for 3 hours, and more stuff to do. sigh I write the stories on notebook paper during study hall or whenever I feel like it. Mostly geometry which I shouldn't be doing because it's been 8 days into school and I already don't get what we're doing. Oh, well. Sorry about my ramblings and enjoy the chapter!

Beta's Note: I vote geometry should be banished from the earth...all in favor?

A/N- OH! I am soooooooo in favor. LOL!

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Dedicated to- BrodyLoverGirl

Ginny was jarred awake from her fitful sleep by the sound of a door slamming and books being slammed against a desk.

"Hermione, what's wrong?" asked Ginny as she went over and sat next to Hermione on the make-shift bed.

"Nothing," replied Hermione.

"Well, it doesn't seem like nothing. If it is, I would hate for nothing to bother me. Please tell me," coaxed Ginny.

"I really don't want to talk about it Ginny."

"Let your friends honor be as dear to you as your own,"(1) muttered Ginny.

"Thanks Ginny."

The tears that had been welling up in her eyes fell and she turned to Ginny, ready to talk.

Ron banged his head against the wall and collapsed onto the bed.

'You bloody stupid git. Why did you apologize?!'

"I didn't know what she thought," replied Ron.

'So it was a matter of pride?' asked Ron's conscience.

"I told you I don't want to talk about it and I don't want to think about it."

"I would stop talking out loud if I were you, you daft git. You're the only one who can hear me. Besides, there are no evil thoughts except one: the refusal to think.' (2)

"I'll talk out loud if that's what I feel like doing!" Ron shouted. "Besides, I don't deserve someone like her," Ron muttered almost inaudibly.

'The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released and channeled toward a great good. (3) Go talk to her.'

"Bloody... you... how'd you get so wise"

'Not sure, mate but the achievement of your goal is assured the moment of the minute you commit yourself to it.' (4)

"Hermione is not just some prize! She's... she's..."

"Okay, Gin. But I still won't go," said Hermione, folding her arms defiantly across her chest.

"Hermione, you're acting like a 2-year-old."

"Ginny, not to be rude, but it wasn't me who did something wrong."

Ginny threw her arms into the air in defeat. "But you have to get this argument over quickly because... Harry... Bestia Ferra..."

"Ginny, we can do the spell as soon as... some one who..."

"I know! As soon as you find someone who loves Harry." Suddenly, Ginny became uneasy. "Harry might not have time to wait."

"I know but... if the spell backfires, all involved risk serious injury or..."

"Or..." prodded Ginny.

"Or death."

Ginny gulped. "I'll volunteer," she said quietly.

"Thanks, Gin, but I told you. We need someone who..."

"I KNOW!"

Hermione looked at her friend with new-found understanding. "Okay, as soon as the rest get here which should be any moment now."

"But first, you have to go make amends with my brother. I highly doubt you would want to do that in front of Fred and George."

Hermione gave in this time. She stood up on legs that were all but strong and headed towards the door.

"Once a Gryffindor, always a Gryffindor," said Ginny in a sing-song voice as Hermione closed the door behind her.

Once alone, Ginny contemplated the decision she had just made. 'If this works...' but Ginny didn't want to think about that. For if it worked, it meant she still loved Harry.

Hermione walked into Ron's room as quietly as she could.

Ron seemed to be uttering something whilst facing the opposite wall.

She was about to make joke when all of a sudden, the words became clear.

"She more than just a prize! She's... she's..."

Hermione was frozen to her spot. There was only one "she" he could be talking about... Amy.

"She's amazing. Bloody talented in fact. She's... I don't know... she makes me feel like the best, strongest, smartest guy in the world but a bit like making me feel like I'm not worth a sickle."

Ron chose that unfortunate moment to turn around. Upon seeing her, his eyes held utter shock and a bit of fear.

"You... you heard that?"

"Yes," she said through gritted teeth, hot tears springing to her eyes.

"And...?" prodded Ron.

'I can't believe the prat's actually asking me this,' Hermione thought to herself.

"Hermione?" asked Ron, his stomach tying in knots over and over again.

"I don't know why you would ask my opinion," replied Hermione almost bitterly.

"Well, I value your..."

"Shut it, you insensitive git."

Ron was taken aback by Hermione's sudden anger. "'Mione, I don't under..."

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

"But, 'Mio... Hermione, I was saying you..."

But it was too late. Hermione had stormed out of the room and had slammed the door behind her.

'And that's why I apologized. I knew a girl like her could never like a worthless git like me...'

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