"We are better as friends," Hermione stated loyally. But really, Ron didn't have the traits Hermione wanted in a partner. He had been dismissive of her, sometimes even cruel. Hermione always felt like an afterthought. On their first actual date, Ron mainly talked about Quidditch and how he and Harry wanted to set up a league in the Order. Like Hermione had ever shown any interest in Quidditch. Luckily, Hermione had ended it before it got too far, and after a period of awkwardness, they settled back into being friends easily.