^^Hermione > Ron^^

Hermione was in a foul mood at dinner, she wanted to retract her request for extra training after the way Snape spoke to her. The problem was that she needed to grit her teeth and put up with it, it is going to be the only way to bring down Voldemort. 'Oh Snape, why do I want you so much' she thought to herself as she looked at him across the hall. "Hermione this is not my place to get involved but, do you still have a crush on Snape?" Harry whispered into her ear with a worried look upon his face. "Honestly? Yes. Although I have no reason to he's just as foul as ever" Hermione laughed. "All I'm saying is, think about Ron. If you're unsure about him don't string him along." Hermione knew Harry was right, but she was confused. She couldn't just dump Ron for an unrequited crush, but she also couldn't stay with him knowing they are far from a good match.
Deciding the best thing to do was to end it with Ron, Hermione asked him to walk with her after dinner. She knew Snape would be pissed if she's late but she needed to get things off her chest.

Hermione glanced up at the staff table, Snape was deep in conversation with Professor Flitwick.
She wondered if he knew she liked him, she was mortified at the thought. He would probably be laughing at her behind her back if he knew. Neville reached out and put his hand on her arm,
"Hermione? Can I ask you something?" He whispered. "Erm, yes. Of course Neville." She smiled pulling her attention away from Snape. "I want to do something romantic for Luna. And, well I'm not really good at that kind of thing. I was wondering, maybe.." "Neville, I will help you plan something ok." Hermione giggled, Neville was always socially awkward. "Thank you so much! I really appreciate it." He beamed in his strong northern dialect.

HERMIONE'S POV

It was a strange feeling, walking with Ron like I'd done so many times before but knowing this might just be the last time as a couple. I sat down under a tree and Ron joined me, it was only a few seconds before he leant in for a kiss. "Ron, we need to talk." I sighed pulling away from him. "About what 'Mione? What's wrong with you? You've been weird for weeks now." Ron's pained face made me feel guilty. "We have so much going on right now, we have a big year ahead. I feel like there's a wall between us that I just can't break through..." I explained. "What are you saying? Are you dumping me?!" Ron said clearly outraged. "Listen Ronald, I just don't think it's working out. You're just so immature sometimes. You don't understand me or any of the things I stand for... I feel like we aren't on the same wavelength sometimes." "Listen 'Mione, you mean everything to me. I mean it, i know sometimes I'm a bit selfish. I just didn't know you were so unhappy." Ron said sadly. "I am Ron! I'm really confused." I said desperately trying to keep my tears back. "Please just give me one more chance, it's good that we've talked. I mean, I can fix it." "This is your last chance Ron, I'm happy that you're going to try harder. It might just save our relationship." I smiled, "so we're good right?" Ron grinned. "We're good." I chuckled. Our lips met with a kiss and although it didn't feel good like it used to, it didn't feel half as bad as it had recently. "Bloody hell, I thought I was gonna loose you." Ron laughed shyly.
"I have to go, I have detention with Snape." I lied, I don't even know why I lied, I had nothing to hide. I was going for extra lessons for merlins sake.

Ron and I headed back to the castle and parted ways at the castle doors. "See you later." He smiled, kissing me again and rushing down the corridors towards Gryffindor tower. I made my way down towards the dungeons, I think I'll just make it in time before Snape throws a wobbly.