"I shouldn't have come."
Ron was in low spirits. He wasn't a fool; naturally, he could tell that Hermione only regarded him as a close friend.
Yet Ron wanted to be more than just Hermione's good friend. After several proactive advances had been politely declined, even Ron could clearly sense that Hermione was purposely keeping her distance, refusing to give him even a sliver of hope. This stung Ron deeply, to the point where he even suspected Hermione had feelings for someone else.
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