Oh, Merlin, Hermione is really going to regret this when he finds out Dumbledore is just playing her. Poor Harry. He just had a great evening and everything is once again ruined at Dumbledore's hands. The way Harry apologizes over and over again even though its not his fault shows just how much he needs his friends. I hope the three of them manage to patch things. But I do admit Ron is being a complete and utter idiot for no apparent reason. I mean, at least Dumbledore has that greater good excuse for being a git. What excuse does Ron have for abandoning his best friend?
I liked the exchange between Snape and Harry. Snape uses a pun and he calls his own potion stupid! That combined with Harry's attitude just spices up that conversation. I wish they talked for longer! What will Snape think if he finds out that Harry is now friendless? Will it bring them closer together?
Author's Response: Yeah, Hermione's going to regret it! She's well-intentioned, even if making a horrible mistake, and I couldn't be upset with her (too much) due to her good intentions. Ron is just being dumb. In canon, he's continually jealous of Harry. Jealousy is a green eyed monster and leads people to do terrible things.
And yes, it most certainly will bring Harry and Snape closer, now that Harry considers himself friendless! Snape is his only human companionship.