The steam left Ron's sails when Ginny ran away. He slumped, then sank down on the sofa, taking Ginny's spot. True, he had had feelings for Hermione. But he more so was worried that he would lose his best friends. And what if they broke up? He looked up at them, and both were looking down at him worriedly.
Hermione dropped her barrier and looked at Harry, feeling very lost now indeed.
Ron sighed. "Everything's gonna change now," he protested weakly, leaning back on the sofa. "You guys... it'll never be the same again."