Notes

Ron-

I know I'm not the type of person to be writing a note during class, but it is Binns' right? That's what you always say to me. "Hermione, no one pays attention in Binns' class." There I am dwelling on the past again; our past. Great. Now I think of the future and what could have been. We have had such an exciting, emotional childhood. Why can't we get over this? We were in love; at least I loved, and still do love, you. There has to be a way.

I know the odds are against us. No one liked you after the incidents at the Three Broomsticks' dance. I, of course, did not attend since I was studying. I forgave you for that, even though all of the girls told me how stupid I was. I didn't care, though. You loved me, right? I even disregarded Lavender's warnings about what kind of boyfriend you were. But today, that all changed. I thought we had reconciled after breakfast, and we were moving on with life. I asked you about the dance, and I believed your answers. How stupid I was! Then, I got even more information from Padma, the more trustworthy twin. I she hated you for what you had done to me. We are friends you know; I'm not always serious around other girls. Besides, we bonded after becoming Prefects, you should know that.

After that, we talked again. I was sure we were over the patch after that, and I was even going to blow the library off at lunch to spend more time with you. But the fates were against us I suppose? I sat with the "gang" while you chose to go and sit with your brothers. After they had left, I got up and went over to you, hoping once again to reconcile. You tried to touch me, but I wasn't up for that; we needed to talk. I told you I still loved you and wanted to be your girlfriend. You looked at me and said, "No you don't." Those words cut deeper than you could ever know. I don't know what you meant. Maybe that I shouldn't want to be your girlfriend, or that you thought I was lying. Whatever it was, it struck me wrong. I got up and stormed away, much to both our chagrin.

We suffered for awhile that afternoon, but then, Harry came to our rescue. We were staring at each other outside, after of Herbology, and probably wouldn't have said anything; you would have gone on to Divination and I to Arithmancy. Luckily, Harry came out behind us and simply asked, "Is it over?" What powerful words those were, I realize now. We could have answered yes and that would have been that. Our romance gone, perhaps our friendship as well. But you didn't. You broke the silence by saying, "I hope not." My heart leapt at that as I quickly agreed. Then we moved on to our next class.

The rest of the day was spent delicately handling the situation. But what will we do now? Has this really been repaired? Can you still love me after I doubted you? Maybe it's just me, but I'm almost glad this happened. We needed our relationship tested. Now it's up to you; can we survive?

Love always,

Hermione

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Hermione-

If this wasn't such a bad time, you're right because I would make fun of you for passing notes. Anyway, I have to apologize for my actions again. I know that saying I'm sorry is getting old, but it's all I have. Since you said that this relationship is up to me, I would like to say that I hope it continues! I love you Hermione, and I hate myself for putting you through that day. It was the worst day of my life, I know that. Please accept my apology; I couldn't go on if you hated me. On that note, I'll wrap up this note. Now the tables are turned; I want to go on, but can you ever forgive me, again?

Love forever,

Ron

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Ron-

Meet me tonight at midnight in the common room. I...ah...have a few things that we need to do say. Thanks for your note. Make sure no one sees you! I'll have the fire lit.

-Hermione

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Hermione-

You all are a bunch of sick people. You are dragging this on forever! I think I'll be in the common room at midnight too...just to make sure you two don't get into a really deep "conversation!"

-Harry