Ch.9
They broke apart hastily as Ron knocked again. Hermione crossed over to the portrait or and turned to look at Harry. She turned back around in an effort to catch her breath. She opened the door and Ron came in.
"Hiya sweetheart. Everyone's waiting downstairs." Hermione looked at him in confusion.
"You forgot the engagement party didn't you Hermione. Wow, I never thought I'd live the day Hermione Granger forgot something." He chuckled and noticed that Harry was still in the room.
"Sorry Harry. Didn't know you were here."
Harry's throat was tight as he spoke. "Just picking up some stuff I left."
Hermione stared at the floor while he spoke. How could she forget her own engagement party? It was planned a month ago. She looked up and tried not to stare at Harry form going up the stairs. Great Merlin, I'm staring at someone else's ass while my fiance is standing right beside me.
Hermione shook her head and turned back towards to Ron.
"Ron we better go." He shook his head and caught her arm.
"Wait for me outside the portrait hole Hermione. I've got to talk to Harry about something." Hermione eyes went as wide as saucers. Oh gods...
"About what?" She said so loudly that Harry stopped going up the stairs and turned to look at her. Ron turned back to Harry.
"I know we haven't been the best of mates Harry, but I would love it if you came to the engagement party with us. Harry stumbled down a stair and Ron went to help him.
"You all right mate?" Harry nodded and Ron helped him down.
Harry had a lump the size of a hippogriff. Go to Hermione's engagement party? Him? He had a battle between his heart and mind and once again his mind remained supreme.
It was too late. Too late for him and Hermione. Too late for love. He had to let go, tonight. He had to get it off his chest, tonight. He had to tell her that he was in love with her, tonight. He had to say goodbye, tonight.
"Of course I'll go."
Mwahaha....
I'm horrible, I know...