It was only a quick look, but it was so intense that it brought tears to Hermione Granger's eyes and made Harry Potter look away.

Something beyond friendship had been between them for a long time, but neither of them wanted to admit it. The fear of possible disappointment was too great. Whenever they looked into each other's eyes, they knew that the feelings hadn't been hidden for a long time. They couldn't even talk sensibly to each other anymore. A normal conversation was impossible. They were incapable of more than one 'hello'.

The lake as a meeting point should finally create clarity between them, although she had known for a long time that it could no longer be the same as it used to be.
Harry and Hermione had been at the lake for almost half an hour, but the uncomfortable silence between them could not be overcome. Sadly, Hermione let her brown locks fall over her face so Harry couldn't see her tears.Harry started throwing stones into the lake while sighing.

"What do you think?" he asked, turning to her, finally breaking the silence. He wanted to know how she felt and what she wanted to do with the situation now.
"I do not know!" replied Hermione, almost in a whisper. Actually, she always knew how to go on. She kept her head clear even in the worst of situations, but now. The whole thing was too much for her. Hermione tried to wipe away her tears, but with little success.

"Hermione?" she suddenly heard Harry's worried voice. The addressed looked up and was immediately drawn into the spell of these wonderful green eyes. They radiated so much warmth and security. Whenever she was around Harry, Hermione felt safe. It was as if nothing bad could ever happen to her around him. She lowered her gaze again, depressed. Harry went closer to her. He was very close to her and made her heart beat faster.He gently took her chin in his hand, forcing her to look into his eyes, from which she was trying to escape. “Are you crying?” Before he could say anything more, she took his hand and pressed it to the place where her heart was. "It ... it hurts so much, Harry, it hurts so much, I can't take it anymore. These feelings are so new to me!" she sobbed and despair could be seen in her voice. You could see that the situation was overwhelming for her. He wanted to wipe away her tears, but she blocked it. "Please Harry, better not touch me. That will only make it worse." He wanted to hug her now and never let go. To take away the pain, but it didn't work. He suffered as much as she did. Seeing them anew every day and knowing that they couldn't be more than friends made his life a pain. "Hermione, you know we have to sort this out. I also know it's not easy, but it cannot go on like this.If only it wasn't so complicated! "Harry said with a desperate voice and threw a stone into the lake with full force. Hermione wiped the tears from her face and sat on a large stone. She played on the edge of hers Rock it.

"What do you think about it?" she finally asked in a firmer voice although she was still shaking a little. "I want to .." He paused and ran a hand through his hair before kneeling in front of her and taking her hand in his.
"I want to hug you, you .." He stopped again, "kissing you and knowing what it feels like to be with you. Just having you around me all the time so I can be sure that you really exist." ! " he finished and looked deep into her brown eyes. Hermione's eyes widened in amazement. She never thought that Harry would express his feelings so directly.

With a smile on her face she replied, “I feel the same way.” Harry got up and pulled her down from the stone towards him."There's only one problem ..." he said, barely audible, but it seemed to Hermione that he had shouted it.

"Ron!" she replied depressed and looked into his green eyes, in which she wanted to sink. Harry nodded sadly. The wind blew hard and made Hermione's curls fly while the lake made small waves. It was as if time stood still.

"He feels more than friendship for you and we both know that," he began, "and even if you don't feel the same for him, we can't hurt him like that." he finished his explanation. Yes, Harry was right. Hermione knew that. Ron felt far more for her than friendship. Even if he didn't want to admit it, you could still see it.
"So we can't do anything other than suppress all the feelings?" she asked discouraged. Harry gently took Hermione in his arms and hugged her very tightly. He could smell the scent of her hair. The scent he never wanted to miss."Believe me, I would like to change it, but I can't. It's also not easy for me to be close to you and not think with anything, because every time I even look at you, hundreds of thoughts come to my mind Sense. "There was no way out for the two. They weren't allowed to be together or they'd hurt Ronald Weasley, her best friend. He would never forgive them for that.
"I think I better go now. I find it difficult to be with you, Harry!" With a heavy heart they let go. Hermione took a few steps towards the castle.
“Hermione?” She replied without turning around and looking at the floor:
“Yes?” Harry wanted to know something else before letting her go.
"May ... I mean, may I kiss you?" asked he. He finally wanted to know how her lips felt. Hermione, however, nodded and started crying again. Harry walked up to her and turned her around. Both hearts beat to their throats. Hermione still kept her gaze lowered.Harry lifted her chin gently and wiped her tears away, looked into her fawn eyes one more time before bending down to her and placing his lips on hers. He kissed her very tenderly. Hermione closed her eyes, as did Harry, and a tear ran down her cheek. She couldn't suppress a sigh. It was like her most beautiful dream was coming true. Harry carefully pushed his tongue between the crack between Hermione's lips and it was an incredible feeling when they touched. It was as if the ground had opened beneath them. As if time stood still just to perpetuate this moment. The kiss became more passionate and the two broke up a few minutes later, feeling a little out of breath. "I l ..." Harry started, but Hermione put her fingers to his lips so he couldn't go on.
"Please don't say it. Don't make it harder for me!" Hermione asked before running away sobbing, leaving a sad Harry behind.A few raindrops fell on the earth before it poured out like a bucket. As if they knew what was going on ...

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