Prologue
"Knight to E5." Ron smirked at his win against Harry. "Told ya you'd never beat me, mate."
"Yeah. I know, Ron. I can try though. Hey, 'Mione."
"Hey, Harry. Hey, Ron."
"Hey, babe. Where have you been today?"
"In my dormitory, thinking. Ron, can I talk to you?"
"Sure." Ron followed Hermione out the portrait hold. They walked out to the lake and sat under their tree. Ron reached for Hermione's hand, but she pulled away. "What is it, love?"
"Ron, you are my best friend and the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. I don't really know how to say this. Ron, this isn't working out."
"Hermione, are you breaking up with me?"
"Yes, but I still want us to be friends."
"Me too, 'Mione. I've noticed for the longest time that you've been distant towards me. I have a confession. I overheard you and Ginny a couple of months ago. I know that you never loved me. I also know that you love Harry. I have another confession. I did love you at one point, but in the past month I realized I fell out of love with you."
"Wow, Ron. I-I don't know what to say. I am so sorry." Hermione gave Ron a hug. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"What should I do about Harry?"
"Talk to him. Tell him how you feel."
"Ron, you are the best friend I have ever had. No hard feelings?"
"No hard feelings." Ron hugged Hermione. They turned and walked back to the school.
"I'll talk to Harry tomorrow first thing."
Later that night, Harry couldn't sleep. He sat on the windowsill looking out at the grounds. All he could think about was Hermione. If she wasn't his best friend or Ron's girlfriend-. He let that thought trial off. She WAS beautiful. 'No, Harry. This is Hermione. We've been friends since we were eleven. We've been through hell and back together.' Something caught Harry's eye. He looked up and saw a shooting star.
"I wish, for one day, I could be a normal kid."
Harry then went to bed. Little did he know that a fairie named Emerald close by heard what he said.
"Sleep tight, Harry Potter. Your wish will be granted."