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The Muggle Cinnamon by Mizaya
07/02/2005A year-long argument about Muggle movies ends in Hermione taking Ron to see one, much to his dismay. Throw in one meddling mother, some strange concepts about Muggles, and a healthy dose of adolescent awkwardness, and what results is a very memorable day for Ron! R/Hr, 3-chapter story.
Stupid by Blu Wynd Faerie
01/07/2003Call her stupid for running. It was three o’clock in the morning and she was running down the stone stairs of their apartment building, fleeing from his eyes but feeling like an idiot, because it was impossible to run from an enticing green gaze. It followed her, haunted her. Hermione not supposed to fall in love with her best friend, but she did. She could run hard and fast, but she did not think she would ever escape it.
Reckless Freedom by zarah
07/02/2003It all started with a glare between enemies...
Save Me by Canadian Pixie
09/19/2003What happens when Hermione and Draco are paired together in two classes?
The 7th Year by QueenAlissa
09/03/2002Ron discovers Harry and Hermione like each other. Will they ever tell the other their true feelings? (Short, but finished.. for now)`` ``My first fic... review, but please be kind.
The Game of Risk by Mistress of Evil
03/11/2004Hermione and Ron broke up in sixth year. Now, in seventh year, Hermione decides she wants Ron back, but he doesn't seem too eager to get take her back...What will happen when she teams up with Draco to play a little game on Ron?
Peppermint by jennifersnape
09/03/2007They've taught together and lived together, but can their relationship survive the secrets they've been keeping? Some surprises are not all that they're cracked up to be.... A story of heartache, passion and anger, told in reverse chronological order. HGSS
Let This Be Our Prayer by Max
10/30/2003Harry, Ron, and Hermione are in their final year at Hogwarts. One night Harry's scar begins to hurt and he finds comfort in the arms of Hermione. But when the Ministry calls on him for help will Harry be there to answer it?
Harry Potter and the Revival of the Wand Works by jcpotter
01/10/2003Harry heads off to The International Confederation of Wizards' Quidditch camp for the summer, where he learns about his parents, his past, and meets many young and talented Quidditch players. He uncovers several mysteries surrounding Voldemort's new rise to power, and heads back to Hogwarts searching for answers to some new and probing questions. In his fifth year, Harry encounters new magic, spells, and adventures as he, Ron and Hermione try to uncover secrets that have been hidden for too long. Things about his parents, Dumbledore, Snape, Percy, Cornelius Fudge, and even Arabella Figg... things that could be the difference in whether Voldemort comes back to power or not.
Half Magic by ChristineX
06/20/2009Five years after Voldemort's defeat, Hermione Granger comes to Hogwarts in order to solve a mystery that threatens the school's very existence. Complicating things is her new partner in the investigation -- none other than Severus Snape!
Blaise Zabini and Hermione Granger are paired as Head Students in their seventh year. Sparks fly, and Blaise makes Hermione a bet on the outcome of the Slytherin/Gryffindor Quidditch game. Will she dare to accept?
Ron's Soliloquy by Lady Norbert
08/05/2002What happened the night of the Yule Ball in book 4? In this comic love story, Fred and George invade Ron's dreams and force him to look at all the evidence from books 2, 3 and 4 that spell out his real feelings for Hermione.
All About the Town by WolfenMoondaughter
06/06/2004What really happened to Ron and Hermione on their first trip to Hogsmeade?
Revenge Gone Wrong by Angharad Gwyn
06/24/2004When a prank messes up Ron's life in their sixth year,``Harry and Hermione join forces to get revenge. Can they keep their``minds on the task at hand, or will unsaid things get in the way? ("R"``rating put on overall fic for language and sexual situations.)
Valentine's Vignettes by kiss_of_cuteness
04/04/2006It's Valentine's day and different people at Hogwarts celebrate in different ways. One thing they all have in common? Kissing.
The Ashes and the Flame by Winter Dragon
08/07/2005"Five years ago the snow fell, just as it falls tonight: cold, relentless, and uncaring. Every so often the wind unleashes a frustrated howl and I shiver, huddling closer to the smoking, inadequate fire I’ve lit in our hideout deep within the Forbidden Forest. As shelters go, it’s not much, just a little crack in a hillside that’s unworthy of being called a cave. But it keeps out the worst of the weather and hides us from our enemies." After Harry Potter's death, Hermione Granger works to bring down the Dark Lord and discovers love, hate, trust, betrayal - and magic at its most impenetrable. Completion of the storyline from Led Away Into Captivity To Suffer Shame and A New Beginning, but can be read on its own.
After the Fall by FirstYear
10/02/2009Ever since Hermione entered the world of wizards and witches she has dealt with the ongoing war. Now, she is having a hard time learning to live with the memories of that war, and the changes since the fall of Voldemort. A strange sort of "friend" comes to help her... SS/HG but not a romance. AU.
Can't Go Back by TattooedSiren
08/11/2005Sequel to back to being. Two months after their night together, Harry and Hermione deal with the consequences of their actions.
The short sequel to "Bookworm." How Hermione reacts.
By the Fire by Gabby
10/29/2002A one shot fluffy ficlet about Hermione's mental escapade during a Potions class which brings some awkward ``results. Surprise revelations and snogging coming though!
Complicated Wishes, Confusing Jealousy by Kay Elle Hunter
04/05/2005As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Hermione begins to wonder if a small wish of hers will ever come true: To be kissed before she turns sixteen. Hormones are raging, with Ron still as jealous as ever, Harry beginning to notice Ginny in a new light and hating the fact she’s taken, and Luna seeming even dreamier than usual when she’s around Ron and … Neville? Anxiety tops it all with Voldemort being extremely quiet, a new and rather unusual DADA professor with a progressive secret, and a Christmas return of one Viktor Krum. (R/Hr, H/G).
Just a Knife and a Moment by Adrienne Williams
09/13/2002Ten years after graduation, Ginny and Hermione find themselves on opposite sides of a losing battle. Leading up to their predicament is an intricate tale of love, power, and defeat. This story follows these two women as they fulfill their fatal destinies and forge a friendship that just might save the world.
The Next Marauders by Lizzy Lovegood
05/19/2006It is Harry Potter's graduation party and one of the most raucous events that Hogwarts has ever seen. What adds to the chaos is a 'harmless' game of Truth or Dare, where secrets are revealed and very strange (to say the least), dares are given. From this, Harry not only earns the title of the Boy-Who-Lived, but of the Next Marauder.
Things don't always go as planned. Heroic deeds are not always spectacular. In doing them, however, heroes discover what matters most.
Reasons Why Arranged Marriages Are Bad Ideas by Emiko
04/28/2003Draco Malfoy's parents decide to arrange a marriage... with Pansy Parkinson! Many failed Cunning Plans ensue, involving Potions class, snogging, and several more engagements. No specific pairing, other than some hinted-at D/Hr.
Dark Roast by lady-rhian
03/04/2006The war is over, and Hermione continues the final phases of her research on the English Coast. Her research causes an unexpected twist, which requires the assistance of a certain jaded war hero whose memory has haunted her ... first fanfic, critiques welcome!
Wish Upon a Shooting Star by Avalon
07/29/2003Two wishes on a shooting star. Will they come true? A Draco/Hermione story.
Love and Magick , Blue Moonlight by Brittany Bubble
02/02/2002Draco falls for Hermione against his will and his heart, Harry vanishes in the middle of the night, a new girl named Ariel enrages everyone, and Hermione is torn between her missing Harry, flirtatious Draco-and guilt
Memoria Excidere by A.H. Jenkins
01/06/2004In war, the worst casualties are not deaths.``They are the fragile remains of the living.````Hermione Granger and Severus Snape were two such casualties. When Hermione goes missing, it falls to Alastor Moody and his comical sidekick Seamus Finnigan to go after her - and even play matchmaker. A post-Hogwarts story that may not be what you - or Alastor - expect.
Hazardous Wager by Tabitha82
06/12/2003What possessed Draco Malfoy when he accepted Zabini's plan to capture Potter for Voldemort? What possessed him when he accepted to bet at the same time on the issue of that mission? Will he be Slytherin``enough to deal with the consequences and to fight to regain the love of the woman he loves, but betrayed?
An Unknown Love by Addicted To You
04/30/2003Have you ever thought that you had no reason to live? Have you ever thought that every piece of your heart had been taken out of your body, shredded up, and fed to a blast-ended skrewt? That’s how Hermione felt on the fateful evening of October 31st. This was a second occurrence for Hermione.
The Promised End by Verdant
12/05/2002When Harry Potter defeated Voldemort, wizardom celebrated a triumph over evil, leaving historians to tidy fragmented events into lulling -- misleading -- myth. A dozen years of peace and complacency later, questions about Harry's past collide with terrifying new threats. As fears intensify, the magical community once again looks to Harry Potter for salvation. How much must he sacrifice for their safety? Is he even the hero they imagine him to be? Will he lead them to The Promised End? Adventure. Ensemble cast. Slash (H/D).
Hermione and Krum\'s Disastrous Date by Big Mama G
08/04/2002After an apallingly bad day, Ron gets the news that Hermione is going on a date with Viktor Krum. Driving by jealousy, Ron blackmails a reluctant Harry into helping him spy on Hermione and Krum\'s date. Secret spy names, tantalizing secrets, and insanity abound as Ron discovers his true feelings and Harry only gets more confused.
Scenes on a Train by aikakone
10/20/2003A twenty six-year-old Hermione takes a train ride to Scotland, and while on her journey she unexpectedly shares her compartment with Severus Snape. [Hermione/Ron, Hermione/Snape]
A Bedtime Story by DracoDew17
01/20/2006Three children are settling down to bed and request a story. The tale is a familiar one.
She'll Come Back As Fire by VerityEmory
08/06/2002The long-awaited sequel to Switch and its various asides. Ginny lives in a world of dreams, Julia Riddle duels, and, above all: Severus Snape remembers. Contains slash; may the faint of heart be forewarned.
Heaven by ashley_donnan
01/19/2004Ten years have passed since the Trio left Hogwarts. Dumbledore has organised a reunion for them at the Leaky Cauldron, but the Dream Team haven't spoken in years.``In this chapter: Dumbledore writes invitations and thinks about four of his past students...``D/Hr H/Hr R/?
Harry Potter and the Mark of Love by HP Xcellerated
06/07/2002Harry, after being kicked out of the Dursleys goes to spend a few days with Hermione and finds there are greater powers than hate.
Unwell by Fiery Phoenix
10/30/2003Hermione is acting rather strangely. Everyone's wondering what is up with the smartest girl in school. Little do they know, but she is lost within her own head and heart. Can she hide her feelings for Draco? Or will her heart finally win over and force her to tell her secret to her friends?
April Fool by a_is_for_amy
03/25/2004Ginny and the Gryffindor sixth-years play an April Fool's Day joke on Ron and Hermione in the hopes of getting them together once and for all. Fun and fluffy!
Flight by Amethyst Jackson
05/29/2003It's Harry, Hermione, and a flying lesson.
Loved for Seven Years by Admonda
03/17/2004Hermione has been in love for seven years but the object of her love has never seemed interested. A trip to the Forbidden Forest and she'll never be the same again.
Slash - You Decide by hornydevils
11/02/2002You decide what happens in this fic. It starts out as H/Hr, but you can change all that. As far as I'm aware, it's one of a kind!
AU. Now a Seventh Year and Head Girl, Hermione relays her life in the diary given to her by Harry. From Harry sneaking into her bathroom (and acting just altogether odd), Head Girl duties, NEWTs, and hormones, to Ginny's attempts to set Hermione up in hopes of making her less neurotic, Hermione's life is slowly slipping out of her control. She's never needed a diary more in her entire life.
Marry Me by Qweasley10
10/05/2003Why won't Ron just get some nerve and pop the question? Why won't Hermione?
A Kiss to Say Good Morning by Bingblot
05/27/2003Harry and Hermione adjust to their relationship. And Ron proposing to Trelawney?! Find out why Ron said he would. A sequel to "All Because You Kissed Me Good Night".
To Live Again by Karilyn
07/02/2004Hermione is in her seventh year. When something is taken away from her, will she learn to live again or will life seep out of her? Will Harry be able to awaken her? Begins Draco/Hermione, ends Harry/Hermione.
The Butterfly Effect by James_Bow
12/17/2002In the sequel to 'The Grandfather Paradox' and 'Future Shock,' it is now ten years after Wesley's strange arrival at Hogwarts. Voldemort has fallen, and everyone is getting on with their lives. Why is Wesley arranging to leave England, however?
A Love That Will Last Forever by SillySeal313
03/20/2003Harry defeated Voldemort in his seventh year at Hogwarts, and declared his love for Hermione. Her reaction wasn't what he expected. They meet again six years later.``(Harry/Hermione)
Love at First Sight by Ally
10/18/2002It's about what could happen if an American came to Hogwarts in Harry's Seventh Year. A worn-out plotline, true, but I think I spiced it up a bit.
Unyielding Passions by Amorina Weasley
04/12/2004Harry gets an invitation and an unexpected kiss. Will one surprise change his life forever? And will that change be a good one or not?
Just A Boy by Fyre
01/17/2003Viktor Krum, famous Quidditch Player, Tri-Wizard tournament competitor, young, free and...absolutely terrifed of approaching a certain girl for a date. This is the missing scene in the library :)
Forbidden Love by DracosGirl
06/16/2003Draco and Hermione are inexplicably drawn towards each other and soon they start to fall for one another in a forbidden love. Meanwhile Lucius is helping the Dark Lord in regaining power, and not to mention, Muggle and Mudblood torture... Rated R for language, and some sex related humour-later chapters will have violence and sex...
Harry Potter and the Wonders of the Web by Siofra The Elf
10/31/2004To throw off the Death Eaters, Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny are staying at Hermione’s house for the summer. When Ron sees Hermione’s computer, it sparks questions, explanations and ego searches. What happens when they discover that there are six million, two hundred and forty thousand matches for Harry’s name?
The Prophecy of Descendants by Kerrison
06/04/2007An ancient prophecy is fulfilled when the Order Members try to wipe-out the Death Eater camp. The trio must each adapt to their new roles as their lives are irrevocably changed and new partnerships are formed.
Losing Harry by taylorj828
01/11/2010A wizard has disappeared, and the Ministry is refusing to investigate; Albus Potter is in the Hogwarts infirmary, and Ginny and Hermione are arguing over Harry's peculiar behavior. All is not as it should be. HPDH+Epilogue compliant.
Come Undone by Lady W
06/02/2003The past changes the future, but the present changes everything. When four people come together can they change the past and create a new future for themselves? Or will their previous mistakes come back to haunt them? A Draco/Hermione Tom/Ginny story.
Harry Potter and the Dark Lord Defeated? by Carlitta
03/02/2002Harry knows that the Dark Lord is planning another attack on him so this time he will be prepared. There is just one thing that is revealed that he wasn't quite prepared for...
Hermione Granger has a painful secret...
On the Mating Habits of Homo Sapiens Lycanthropus by StarryGazer
01/08/2005SLASH. A humorous, slightly fluffy Snupin. See the complicated relationships of Homo sapiens lycanthropus. This was meant to be done in the style of an ancient National Geographic (the flat voiced narrator, the uber-respectful adjectives applied to the ‘stately’ and ‘wondrous’ creatures of Mother Nature) but Hermione, the POV character, had her own ideas. She’s a bit…snippy in this one. Ah, well.
N. O. B. H. W. F. by netbyrd
12/04/2004They like to pretend that they are One big happy Weasley family, but they really are not. H/Hr
The Hospital Wing by Siofra The Elf
08/02/2004After the incident in the Department of Mysteries, Hermione wakes up in the hospital wing with no idea what's happened. Luckily for her, Ron is there to fill her in. Sequel to Essence of Murtlap.
Winter Story by Mary Stardust
03/11/2003Harry, Hermione and Ron spend Christmas at Hogwarts. An innocent snowball fight leads to another...
Love at Hogwarts by Jessi
09/23/2002Harry and Hermione like each other, but can either of them realize it with out the help of they're best friends, Ron, Ginny, & Lavender?
Love's Labor by Bobotuber Pus
09/23/2003Witness the magic in the birthing room of Malfoy Manor as Narcissa's first grandchild is born.
Demons, Death Eaters and Malfoys by Potters Rogue
09/02/2004Boy meets girl. Boy and girl grow to hate each other. Boy and girl run into each other on prefect duty and realise that they don’t hate each other as much as they thought… but what would happen if boy’s father and girl’s best friends were to find out that girl and boy don’t hate each other as much as everyone initially thought?
Harry Potter and an Untrustworthy Alliance by OverTheStars87
10/10/2004Harry thought that after graduation life would be easier. But when an old enemy shows who he really is and asks for his help, will Harry be willing to give his trust and the love of his life to him? And with Voldemort still at large and searching for revenge, will Harry be able to keep his head, or will his life come crashing down arond him?
The Hidden Lake by Tbaby
09/27/2004After finding a hidden lake, Hermione is driven into the hands of her true love. Many ships, heartbreak, romance, and betrayal.
Far Away Journey by Cordelia Light
04/25/2005Hermione gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she is chosen for studies in America. Harry has a secret love for her. She falls in love with someone during her travels. What will happen?
A Really Bad Idea by SnorkackCatcher
08/30/2005Harry. Ginny. Hermione. Love potions. Moments missing from your copy of Book 6. Because some things are just a really bad idea. (Featuring a special guest appearance by the Half-Blood Prince. May offend people who ship ... er, period.)
Harry and Hermione's Sin by stargoddess127
06/24/2004This is kinda like a version of "The Scarlet Letter" only I'm adding in my own twist.
Flashbacks and Futures by AmoAmare
07/27/2002It has been years since Harry's disastrous graduation from Hogwarts, and while everything seemed to be coming together for him, one girl, the girl he's loved since school could ruin it all. Plenty of steamy scenes,``sad scenes, and the customary summaries of what happened after graduation. A classic H/G R/H ship.
Ten Year Reunion by Astarte
12/31/2002Ten years after their reunion the gang are back. How have their lives turned out and who's married who?
I Hate Everything About You by Ceres Vesta
03/01/2004Draco was looking at her again. What he and Granger had was an unspoken rivalry. It was a fight to see who was the weak, and who was the powerful. And in the end, it could end all wars. "You're filthy," he drawled. "But you're beautiful."
Hope and Fear by JediRah
04/26/2005Sequel to Masks. Ginny is drawn into a plot to ensure the well-being of the wizarding world. That leaves her only one choice-seduce Harry Potter.
Phases of the Moon by M. Side
08/22/2003When Remus Lupin is in danger of being sent to Azkaban, the only person that can help him is the one that he turned his back on years ago. [AU, Remus/Hermione]
Across the Pathways of Time by Lady Malfoy
02/14/2003Hermione must go back in time to destroy an evil mirror. On the way, two men fall in love with her. She might love one, except Harry is waiting for her to return. How will her love take it to find out? Which love are we talking about?
The Ravishing Thrall by Menolly Mark
05/12/2007The war is over, but some things never change. Hermione attends a muggle magic show, and encounters Remus Lupin, who's been in hiding from the Ministry for three years, trying to make a living away from anti-werewolf legislation. But that isn't the only thing bothering Hermione. Ginny and Harry seem to be having marital troubles, and there's something more than love lost behind that...
Driven to Distraction by nacey
12/04/2002Hermione is in the depths of heavy studying for her NEWTs when a certain someone sits down next to her and makes it quite impossible. Watch as Hermione gets incredibly frustrated and bewildered.
Running Free by Blaze Faula
12/17/2003Hermione writes in her diary about her past experiences with Draco Malfoy, the project they had together, and what they discovered. Her entries include learning to love, and fighting her feelings, friends, and the odds to keep what she has.
From Behind A Bookshelf by carla
06/13/2002Everything you need to know in life: What dust-filled bookshelves do to noses, and what love-filled environment do to (*cough*) undercover operations.
Three-quarter Time by SkoosiePants
12/19/2004A blackout, an annoying neighbor, and Seamus Finnigan's skewed view of relationships. Hermione was *not* attracted to Blaise.
Hear No Evil by SiriusDreams
10/10/2003One of Harry's potions has an unexpected effect: it allows him to hear other people's thoughts. Draco Malfoy's thoughts prove to be most interesting...``Harry/Draco with a little bit of Ron/Hermione. Rated R for language and possibly some adult-type situations further into the story.
The Unicorn and the Snape by Kethryveris
01/01/2004Voldemort sends a hunter out for more unicorn blood only to be foiled by our favorite DE spy Severus Snape. Unfortunately, severe consequences arise and the Order, and more importantly the Dream Team will have to deal with the fallout.
From Dire Circumstances by brandy01
02/22/2009Dumbledore asks Snape to do him a favour... Christmas with Miss Granger? Hermione willingly goes along with the only man that can protect her from the Dark Lord for this break... Set in Hermione's 7th year at Hogwarts and during the fall of Voldemort... Romance/Drama/A.U.
The Yule Ball: The Way it Could Have Been by Mione Firefly
04/12/2004This is an alternate account of what could have happened if Hermione had gone to the Ball with Harry. This was made especially for all you H/Hr shippers who were extremely disappointed when nothing really happened in the book.
A Thousand Roses by Kinoryo
02/14/2003Hermione didn't need a lot of cards. Why should she? She thought the holiday``was stupid anyway. It wasn't like she didn't get any. She always got one from Ron and Harry. Theirs would be ones they bought on their last Hogsmeade trip. They'd say things like "Bee Mine!" with a little picture of a bee next to it, or "What's up, Valentine?" Hermione appreciated her friend's efforts to spread the``holiday cheer to her, but wished that, just once, she'd receive a real Valentine card. One that wasn't store bought or had some corny phrase on it. Hermione's wish is about to come true...
The history of Hermione's romances throughout her fourth, fifth, and sixth year. Includes her escapades with Krum, McLaggen, and of course Ron. If you ever wondered what was going on in Hermione's head during these years, this story is for you.
Owl Post by Mia Fitzpatrick
12/31/2002After receiving a rather telling owl post from Hermione, Ron contemplates on what he should do with his friends. It should be easy enough with family member jumping at the chance to help him.
A Trio Sundered by Zazlx
07/20/2007Our story begins one warm summer day as Hermione awakes from her coma to discover a world gone crazy. Sat by her bedside Ron tells of how, in a desperate attempt to continue his Empire of Darkness after the so called 'Final Battle', Lord Voldemort spread corruption in his wake. The far-reaching consequences have been disastrous for the British Wizarding population in general and for Harry in particular, leaving the Ministry of Magic scrambling in an attempt to halt their world's decent into madness. Will the Order be able to undo Voldemort's damage before a manipulative Draco Malfoy can twist the situation to his own rebellious advantage or is everything doomed to end in blood and darkness?
One Mistake by Noni
10/07/2003What's the worst mistake you ever made and how did you handle it? Harry and company each face down a threat of their own making. Some face losing things they will never get back, some face rebuilding things they thought they could never lose. Hearts are broken, homes are lost, but if they work together they may build a new world where Voldemort no longer steals their dreams.
In the Least Likely of Places by lav3nd3rBaBy
04/07/2004Post-Hogwarts. When the world as she knows it shatters, Hermione is forced to take a look at herself. When she realizes she no longer likes what she sees, she takes a trip to find herself. What she never expected to find was an adventure of a lifetime and a surprising love with a person she never expected. Lots of Death Eaters, going on the run, getting drunk, and shocking confessions. HR/D
There's something in the air that connects Hermione to both of her best friends.
Gryffindor Girls by Simons Flower
11/29/2003Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown get Hermione to reveal something she'd rather not. H/R/Hr.
A Very Sudden Change by Kay Elle Hunter
08/22/2002Hermione and Draco meet in a corridor. As usual they insult each other, but then Hermione says something and he suddenly changes extremely. D/Hr.
The Wanker by Laica
07/13/2005Harry tries to confide in Hermione. PG just to be safe.
A Midnight Escapade by Daktalakpak
11/23/2006The two rivals set aside their differences and have a little fun. They even rebel against authority (Dumbledore). (Harry/Draco) This story is AU
The Power of Touch by pandorabox82
01/22/2002It's Graduation time at Hogwarts, and Severus is thinking about his love, little does he know that she has a surprise for him...
The Mirror of My Dreams by Miriel Silverthorn
08/20/2004A young waitress at the Café du Monde in New Orleans attempts to help a lost Draco, gets hunted down by an angry Lucius and discovers much about her past, her identity and her future in the Wizarding world.
Hogwarts: A History by Molly Weasley
06/10/2003Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Draco are in their fifth year at Hogwarts and their relationships are changing rapidly. Will Ron and Hermione work out their complex issues? Will Draco surprize even himself when the least expected person has a large effect on him? Will Harry get his first real kiss before Ron? The hormones are raging and these teenagers are not children anymore.