I know I haven't been posting the new chapter in a long time and I'm super sorry for that. I had tests and competitions coming and I don't have much time to write.

Here's the new chapter BTW, tell me what you think!

Hazel

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Parvati admitted she was dating Hermione in front of the whole school.

"Miss Granger, can you answer my question please?"

Hermione jumped. She has been drawing all over her notebook while thinking of a million ways to get rid of Parvati and haven't been focusing on the lesson. She rather died than have others think she was a lesbian.

Hermione looked at Professor Snape helplessly, though knowing he'll never give her a chance. She's his least favourite student after all, despite Harry, whom he hates the most.

"Great, I assume Miss Granger has finally don't know the answer, she's an idiot, after all, always pretending she's a know-it-all, " Malfoy and his fellow Slytherins laughed, shape continued, "ten points from Gryffindor. Weasley! Stop staring at me like I killed your whole family, ten points from Gryffindor!" Hermione tried to use eye contact to warn lavender to calm him down(after all those years being best friends, Hermione knew lavender still understands her) but lavender ignored her, she stared at Ron admiringly like he's a hero. She thought he was angry of shape because he deducted Gryffindor's house points, and Hermione knew he was only angry because shape offended her, as Ron never cares about the house points. "Potter, you should control your friends better, ten points deducted. Not so fast potter, now tell me what's the use of Sleekeazy's hair potion?"

Hermione knew the answer, Sleekeazy's Hair Potion is a potion used to tame and style hair, most particularly bushy or unruly hair. She used it last year while attending the Christmas ball with Viktor Krum. She hoped she told Harry about the potion, or they'll get more house points deducted.

"Oh, professor, I do know the answer. Sleekeazy's Hair Potion and Scalp Treatment was a hair care potion and scalp treatment that was invented by Fleamont Potter. It was originally sold with the slogan "Two drops tames even the most bothersome barnet".

Noted as being suitable for all hair types on its label, it was particularly effective at taming bushy, unruly hair, allowing it to be styled "sleek." However, the label apparently cautioned against use of the product by redheads, stating it would have "unique results" for them.

The potion was manufactured in China. Its listed ingredients were Gomas Barbadensis, Asian Dragon Hair, and Petroleum Jelly. Seriously, why would you ask someone who knew the answer so well? The potion was invented by my grandfather." Harry replied proudly. The Gryffindors were snickering as the Slytherins snorted. Snape looked furious and deducted 10 points because of Harry's "misbehaviour".

They spent the whole lesson brewing the infamous hair potion (for Snape's greasy hair, said Seamus Finnegan) and Hermione nearly added the wrong ingredients because she was too focused on watching Ron and lavender together. Ron looked happy and lavender was always giggling at Ron's stupid jokes. Hermione was lavender before, always giggling at his silly jokes, slowly and slowly she fell into his trap. Now she's lonely and hurt, seeing Ron and other girls being together so cheerfully.

"Hey, would you mind storing the potion? I think it's ready to add the Petroleum Jelly now." Hermione's Hufflepuff groupmate, Hannah Abbott took Hermione out of her thought. She's really super distracted.

After class, she kept focusing on the couples. Even when her Humanities teacher, Mr Flitwick called her name twice, she was still staring. Hermione only reacts when Parvati touches her hand, asking if she's okay.

"I'm fine, " Hermione backs away quickly, not noticing the hurt in Parvati's eyes, "I should better go to the hospital wing." Then she ran away.

She heard gossiping about her and Parvati. She knew the others were in shock of the lesbian pair, she was too, after all. Hermione just doesn't understand why Parvati has to make such a big joke in front of the whole school, in front of Malfoy! Is this planned? Is this another joke by Malfoy again?

Hermione didn't go to the hospital wing, she went to her room instead. She knew the smell of sickness in the wing only makes her feel worse. She wanted to be alone, alone in a secret place she liked, where she could do whatever she wants to without others judging. Unfortunately, what she had is only her room shared with Ginny.

She laid on her bed, feeling her body relax from Potion and Humanities class. She wishes the problems would fly away, disappear forever, so she could live carefreely.

She stared at the ceiling, her body laid helplessly in the bed. That's when she fell asleep.

"Knock."

Hermione woke. She had no idea how long she had slept. She knew exactly who was outside her room from the familiar knocking sound. "Why's he here?" Hermione thought. She quickly rushes to the mirror and tied her hair properly, hoping the person won't find her still sleeping one minute before he came.

She opened the door. She was right.

It's Ron Weasley.

Of all the boys in Hogwarts school, why does it have to be Ron Weasley who came? Why it can't be Dean, Seamus or even Harry?

"Hi, Ron." She greeted. Trying not to notice the awkward atmosphere in the room. She hasn't been chatting with Ron recently, as their relationship was no better than before.

"Hey," His stunning rich voice was making Hermione feel sick. NO HERMIONE STOP IT. DON"T LET YOUR FEELINGS GET THE WORST OF YOU!!!

She waited for Ron to speak, as he did the same. The silence made the atmosphere weirder. Then, she decided to speak.

"Ron speak it out. I'm not free."

"Hermione are you alright?"

They spoke at the same time. This always happens while they're still close friends. They speak while the other does, sometimes they would argue who's the first one to talk, sometimes they would just laugh it off. And now, it's neither, it only makes the situation odder.

"You'll speak first." He offered politely.

"No, You'll first. It's not that easy to run away from lavender to here. You must have something really important to say." Hermione answered logically. She was in such a bad mood she didn't want to be polite. She only wants to be alone. Why can't Ron, the person who causes these troubles, leave her alone?

"I'm sorry if I've interrupted you or something, I have something to talk to you." His voice was gentle, his eyes were pleading. Hermione stared. She got lost in those dreamy blue eyes again. For the first time in her life, she was falling into a trap hopelessly. She waited for Ron to speak.

"So Hermione, I love you like a sister, and now I'm concerned about your love life, " he stated sternly, "when have you been homosexual? I thought you're heterosexual!"

Wait, what? Ron came only because of the disgusting lie of Parvati? I thought he was going to… never mind, thought Hermione.

When Ron realize Hermione's silence, he treats it as a disagreement. "Hermione, femslash don't have a future, you're clever enough to know that right?"

Hermione was so heartbroken. She thought Ron would understand her, she thought he could cheer her up, she thought her listen to her and give her suggestions… instead, he just keeps scolding. She can't handle her emotions now.

"I'm NO lesbian! That was just a stupid lie of Parvati to help me get over Malfoy's trouble! It's normal for others to think I'm homosexual, but you're my brother Ron! A brother understands his sisters, they cheer them up, they listen! No brothers trust the lies! They only support their sisters!" she exclaimed, "Go! Get out! I don't need a brother like this!"

"Fine! I'm just worried about you!" Ron stamped out.

Hermione wouldn't have been more heartbroken before. She gently moves her hand to her broken heart, as she sat on the cold floor. To Ron, it seemed easy to say the word "sister", but for her, every time when she hears it or even speaks the word "brother", it breaks her heart. It's so painful now she can barely breathe. She really wanted to leave this world, to forget what happened and start new. Books could keep her busy, and that's why she loves reading and studying so much.

Then she slept while crying on the floor.

"Hey, wake up."

Hermione woke up and saw Harry's sad face. "I heard what happened between you and Ron, " he says warmly while helping Hermione stand.

"I guess you're thinking the same as him then, " she replied coldly.

"No no, " he smiled warmly, "I don't think your someone who likes Parvati, especially when Ginny hates her guts."

Hermione said nothing but felt glad. Finally, she found someone who understands her.

"Ron didn't mean to…" he started when Hermione cut him off.

"No, don't mention his name. Please, " she pleaded while putting her hand on her heart again. It's so painful. It's so easy to fall in love with another person, but it's hard to not get hurt and get LOVED back.

Harry seemed to notice her sadness, as he sat down on her bed, said, "I broke up with Cho today."

This frightened Hermione. "Why?" she asked, "you and Cho are a great couple!"

He smiled sadly, "she cheated with the football captain of Ravenclaw."

"I'm so sorry, Harry. I'm sure you can find another girl who's much better than Cho, who you deserves to be with." Hermione sat next to him and patted his shoulder. He smiled sadly at her. She's not the only one who's upset, she thought as she felt better now.

They sat in the comfortable silence when Harry asked, " Hermione, would you mind to tell me why did Parvati make the lie?"

Hermione hesitated. She wanted to keep the secret to herself and Ginny so badly but she feels bad for not telling Harry what happened after how much he helped her… so she told him the whole truth.

She was afraid that Harry would laugh at her for writing those stupid letters. She was so scared that she would lose a best friend again. She waited for the moment to come, the horrible moment she never wanted to be in.

"So that explains why I got this letter," he laughs as he took a pink envelope out and Hermione gasped," I was quite shocked when I received this letter. I thought it was a prank so I'm planning to ask you about it. I didn't take this along with me every day, don't worry."

"You're not angry?" Hermione asked.

"Why should I? I was quite pleased and happy when I read it. Not even Cho liked my messy hair but you did. You found the light in me that I don't see and that's why, Hermione, you're always my favourite sister," he smiled at Hermione, which made her feel much better.

"What will you do now?" he suddenly asked.

"Do what?"

"The whole lesbian thing, you're not doing anything about it?"

"What can I do? I don't have the time turner anymore…"

"I thought you're the cleverest student in our grade, turns out it's me instead," Harry joked.

"What plan do you have then? Go and tell the whole world I'm not a homosexual?" she teased.

Harry laughed out loud before continuing," Ms Granger, Parvati thought she could date you for lying that you're both couples, why can't WE pretend dating instead? This way, Parvati can't get what she wanted and you can get clarified. The most I'm portent point is I can make Cho jealous and get her back."

"That's a great idea, " replied Hermione with a big smile.

"So let's do this! We're fake dating from now on!" Harry hugged Hermione tightly, "but don't tell others we're fake, or Cho would be furious."

"Of course." Hermione broke the hug.

They smiled excitedly at each other, not noticing someone was hearing the whole conversation.

Next:

"We're definitely not gonna kiss each other, " Hermione whispered sternly.

"How could it be possible for a couple not snogging? That's hilarious!" Harry whispered back.

"No, whatever you say, I'm not kissing you. It's too weird." She wanted to leave her first kiss to somebody she really likes. She's always dreaming of kissing Ron romantically in front of Lavender. She imagined Lavender's face, her ugly face and she'd laugh out loud. It'd be so enjoyable.

She was too busy daydreaming she didn't aware that Harry has already attached his lips on hers...

...In front of Ron.