Graduating

Harry asks Hermione a question. Hermione's surprised - and so is Harry! Then Ron's surprised! Read and find out why.

The morning after...

Both Harry and Hermione wondered, after all their years at Hogwarts, why it was that somehow, on this trip, the wizard village seemed so very different...

Harry, totally amazed, turned to look at Hermione. Why did Hermione look like a wild animal caught and frozen by oncoming headlights? ‘Hermione?’ whispered Harry, his voice full of concern – yet questioning. Hermione only moved her eyes from staring straight ahead, to look into Harry’s. ‘What is it?’ he asked more urgently.

As she stood, Hermione looked down at Harry, still sitting on the edge of the lounge, her eyes widening as she caught the intensity of his gaze. He stood too, bringing his hands to rest ever-so-gently on each side of her face. He moved closer to her and instinctively she hooked her arms behind his, placing the flat of her hands on his back, pressing herself tightly against him.

Hermione was sitting on Harry’s right side, his arm resting on the back of her chair. Harry told his glass he’d like some Butterbeer and also ordered some for Hermione, earning himself a grateful smile and a kiss on the cheek. He objected.