Thanks for the all the reviews. This chapter is shamelessly borrowed from an episode of JAG entitled "Mutiny". If you've seen the episode, then you know what I'm talking about. This chapter features a dream Hermione that made her doubt her love for Ron. It may be confusing...but bear with me. Anywho...on with the chapter.
Ch.10
I can't believe I'm doing this, Harry thought.
"Brilliant. The party starts in half in hour." Ron turned to Hermione, who's face was pale.
"Sweetheart? Are you okay? Who look like you've seen a ghost." Hermione shook her head and put on a fake smile.
"I'm okay. Really I am." Ron seemed convinced but she knew that Harry wasn't buying it. She could feel the heat rush into her cheeks as his eyes bore into hers'.
"We should get going Herm. Harry, see you there." He struck out his hand and Harry took it weakly. Hermione turned to Harry and made a gesture to give him a hug, but he backed away.
"I guess I have to get ready." He saw that Ron was dressed nicely, he didn't want to look like an oddball. He looked at Hermione and noticed that she was dressed nicely as well. Of course he didn't notice, but is he kidding. Hermione always looks beautiful.
Ron took Hermione's hand and led them out of the room.
Harry sighed and ran a frustrated hand though his unruly hair. He sighed and headed up the stairs to his room. This is going to be a long night.
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I can't believe this is happening. The man I love is going to be at my engagement party. My engagement party to another man! Hermione stole a look at Ron as they walked to the Gryffindor common room. He wasn't bad looking. He hasn't changed much. He still hates to study and he still teases her mercilessly. He was sweet and funny. He was the perfect guy, But not the perfect guy for her.
When she was first aware of her love for Harry, she tried to convince herself that Harry would never look at her like that. That no one would look at her like that. She told everyone 'I love Ron. He is the best' . It took a dream to convince her otherwise.
(Flashback to Hermione and her dream)
She was in a courtroom. Not a wizard one, but a muggle one. She saw a patch of flaming red hair from where she was sitting.
"The government calls Hermione Weasley." She nodded and walked towards the witness stand.
"Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God?"
"I do."
"Have a seat Mrs. Weasley." The prosecutor stood up and placed his hands behind his back.
"How are doing today Mrs. Weasley?" She regarded him coolly and nodded.
"I'm fine thank you."
"Mrs. Weasley, is it true that you and you're husband were seen talking to one of the witnesses?"
"Is it a crime to talk to an old friend?"
"Answer the question please." Hermione turned her head to Ron and back to the lawyer.
"Yes. Neville is one of our closest friends."
"You are aware of your husbands crimes, aren't you?"
"Yes, I am very aware."
"So why were you talking to the defenses key witness, minutes after he was called to the witness stand."
"Neville's wife just recently had a baby, and I wanted to know how she was doing. Hannah's an old friend." The prosecutor smiled and turned his back towards her.
"Would you tell us if anything else was said."
"Are you implying that my husband was asking about his testimony. I am bound to my husband, I know he's innocent."
"Of course you do Mrs. Weasley. You do love your husband don't you." He turned back towards his notes. Hermione stood speechless. She looked at the defense table and saw Ron's smile slowly fade. Her eyes widened. The prosecutor turned back around. He looked at Ron and back towards Hermione.
"You are under oath." She opened her mouth to speak and stared at Ron. She could see his jaw clenching. She turned back to the lawyer.
"I don't know"
"You don't know what lov? Hermione opened her eyes and found that she had fallen asleep on the couch. She saw Ron reading a book. Oh Gods!
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A/N -If you think this was a cliffhanger, wait till you see what I have stored for the next chapter! (insert mad scientist laugh). Don't forget to R/R!