The Burning Pen

A Matter of Circumstance
by Ruth Solomon

The story content is adult in nature and can contain graphic sex and violence.  Those under the age of 18 are asked to leave this site immediately.  You are not welcome here.  The author is not responsible for those under-aged who view these works.

CHAPTER 11
 

Disclaimer: All recognizable characters belong to JKR. All situations are mine. No $$$ is being made from this fanfic.
*******************************

Chapter 11 ~ Explanation (Very Short Chapter)

“You what?” Harry yelled at Ron as they walked toward the public apparition point, “Ron, how could you do that to Hermione?”

”Sssh!” Ron hissed at him, looking around at passersby as Harry stared at him in disbelief.

”I don’t know how it happened, Harry. I was just talking to her, then suddenly something came over me and I asked Lavender if she ever missed me, and she said she did…and then…then…I don’t know what happened.”

”You know what happened, Ron. You took her in the back room and shagged her,” Harry said to him, frowning blackly, “I don’t know how you could do that when you and Hermione are supposed to get married next weekend. You’re a real bastard, Ron.”

Ron blinked at Harry.

”You…you just don’t know how it is with me and Hermione, Harry,” Ron said, a plea for understanding in his voice, “You and Ginny…you’re different than we are…it’s like I can’t be myself with Hermione. She’s too…too delicate.”

Harry adjusted his glasses, still frowning at Ron. He’d cheated on Hermione…there was no way he could explain that. He’d betrayed her.

“What do you mean, too delicate?” Harry asked him.

”Sex. We can’t have the kind of sex I like,” Ron said to him, “She can’t…can’t take it.”

”What, you don’t get along in bed?” Harry said.

”Well, she doesn’t know it, but no…it’s…it’s not good, Harry,” Ron said.

Harry looked at him, then slowly shook his head.

“And you two have a baby on the way,” he intoned as if talking to himself, “You must have gotten along somehow.”

”I shag her, Harry, but it’s not like what Lavender and I did. She doesn’t…well…she doesn’t go for hers, you know…she just kind of lies there and let me fuck her, then when I come, it’s over,” Ron said, his Firebolt over his shoulder.

Harry stared at him.

“Why’d you stay with her this long if you two weren’t compatible in bed, Ron?” the wizard asked him.

“Because…because she’s Hermione Granger, Harry. The most brilliant witch there is, that’s why. It took a while for her to come around, you know…plus everyone expected us to get married, Harry…you can’t say you didn’t,” Ron replied.

Harry looked at him. Yes, most people did assume Ron and Hermione would marry.

”But that’s no reason to do it, Ron, especially if there were problems. What are you going to do now? Cheat on Hermione for the rest of your life?” Harry asked him.

“No. I’m not going to do that,” Ron said, “I’m going to be a good husband to her, Harry. We’ll find a way to work it out.”

Harry shook his head.

”Ron, I saw the way you were kissing Lavender. That wasn’t the kind of kiss that said you were going to leave her alone,” he said, “You looked as if you were trying to swallow her face. This is going to break Hermione’s heart if she finds out about it.”

”She won’t,” Ron said, “Not if you don’t tell her Harry. Please don’t tell her.”

Harry scowled at him.

“I won’t have to tell her Ron. Anytime you do anything wrong Hermione knows it. She’s been that way since school. She just takes one look at you and says, ‘All right Ron, what have you done now?’” Harry replied, shaking his head, “She’s going to know something’s wrong the moment she sees you.”

Ron sighed. Hermione did seem to have the uncanny ability to tell when he’d done something he shouldn’t have, and hounded him until he confessed. But he wouldn’t confess this. He’d tell her something else.

“Don’t you love Hermione, Ron?” Harry asked him directly.

”Of course I love her,” Ron said, “She’s the only witch I ever imagined marrying Harry. We’re supposed to be together.”

Harry looked at him soberly.

”I don’t know if that’s true Ron. I mean…you shagged Lavender. If you loved Hermione as much as you say you do, that wouldn’t have happened.”

Ron sighed then said, “Maybe there’s more than one form of love, Harry. Hermione is brilliant and caring. She’s always been there for me when I needed her. She’s really special.”

”Ron…not special enough. When someone is special…you don’t betray them,” the wizard said as they stood in line for apparition.

”Are you going to tell her, Harry?” Ron asked him, his blue eyes troubled.

Harry studied his friend, then sighed.

”No. I’m not going to be the one to break her heart, Ron, but I tell you what…you need to tell her what’s wrong between you before you end up in a marriage that won’t work. I know she’s pregnant, but you can still take care of the baby without marrying her. That way you’ll both be free to find real happiness. It’s better than what you’re trying to do now,” Harry said soberly.

“Yeah,” Ron said, that stone in his belly growing heavier, “Maybe you’re right.”

”I know I am,” Harry said as he stepped into the apparition point, “I’ll see you later, Ron.”

”Bye Harry,” Ron responded as the wizard disapparated.

Ron stepped into the apparition point. He could still make the meeting, then he’d go to Hogwarts and check on Hermione. He had to tell her that he thought it best to let a little time pass before they announced another ceremony, just to let people settle down a bit.

He still planned on seeing Lavender tonight.

She had been so damn good.

*********************************************
A/N: Another short chappie. But I’m working on it ya’ll. Thanks for reading.


PLEASE REVIEW "A Matter of Circumstance">>> NEXT CHAPTER

Return to Index

Number of Visits: