An Arranged Marriage
Chapter one: The end of the Battle
Hermione was walking the halls of Hogwarts for what she knew would be the last time. The battle was over and she had lost a friend, Fred Weasley. She needed to be alone and she knew that Ginny, Ron, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and especially George needed time to grieive the loss of brother and son.
A single tear went down her cheek as she passed the Griffindor common room. "Password?" the fat lady asked. Hermione looked up at the portrait. "Dumbledore." she whispered. The fat lady nodded and the large door opened, exposing the large and familiar common room. Hermione walked in and was shocked to see Neville Longbottom sitting in front of the fire.
Neville stood up seeing Hermione. "Hey Hermione." he said not bothering to hide the sadness from his voice.
"Hi Neville." she said also showing the sadness she was feeling.
They talked for a few minutes before Hermione went up to her room to pack for her return home. After she was done, Hermione went back down the steps, and exited the common room. She sighed and put her trunk next to Harry and Ron's then went back to join with her friends. Hermione walked right up to Ginny (who was being comforted by Harry) and hugged her when Ginny released herself from Harry and hugged Hermione. They stayed like that until Hermione excused herself and went to see what she could do for the rest of the Weasley's. Hogwarts would never be the same again.