Hermione has been keeping a secret since second year. After the polyjuice potion incident Madam Pomfrey couldn't completely transform her back to a complete human form. She was now a cat girl and will be for the rest of her life. Professor McGonagall taught her the transfiguration and disillusionment spells to make a hole in her clothes for her tail and then to hide her cat features. Once all was taken care of Hermione looked like she always did bushy brown hair, chocolate colored eyes, smooth creamy skin. Without the charms she has ears and tail like a brown tabby cat, brown colored cat like eyes with gold specks, fangs and retractable claws on her hands and feet. But what really took some time for her to get use to were her new cat mannerisms. She now loved to sit by the windows and sun herself as she read, where as she used to sit at a desk covered with books and only candle light to read by. She would also catch herself clawing the armrests of couches and chairs or playing with the tassels on her bed that hold back her curtains. Once or twice Harry had asked her why she was rubbing her cheek against his shoulder and purring when they were sitting in the commons studying. She wasn't sure why either.
Now in their seventh year, they had returned after Harry and her hunted down all the horcruxes which in turn lead to Harry defeating Voldemort in a final battle. After all that Hermione has started noticing some new feelings and actions especially towards Harry. She was interested in Ron for a while in fifth and sixth years but then when he left during the search all feelings of a romantic sense completely dissolved even the feelings of friendship were faulting in her heart. Then when Ron came back she knew that one day they could be friends again but nothing more.
It's mid October and the leaves are all golden and orange with a crisp to the air as you walk outside. Hermione loves this time of year. She is sitting under a large oak with a blanket wrapped about her and a book in her hand. She hears the crunching of leaves and turns her hidden cat ears towards the sound. She can tell it is Harry coming over by the way he walks, but this time she can also smell a strong scent coming from him. She looks up at him as he nears and smiles at him.
"Hey Mione," he says smiling at her as he reaches where she is sitting.
"Hi Harry," she says and sets her book down in her lap. "What's up?"
"Not too much. I finished my potions essay and thought I would come see what you are doing." He says rocking on his feet slightly as he puts his hands in his pockets.
"Just finishing the next chapter for charms." She closes the book and sets it aside.
"Oh that's good. Would you like to join me for a snack in the great hall?" he asks.
"Sure I've been wanting some milk anyways." She's been having more milk now than tea at tea time, she would prefer cream but after the summer she noticed she had put on a few pounds from the cream and switched to milk. Hermione smiles and unwraps herself from the blanket and stands up, but the blanket is so long it covers up a root that is sticking up and she trips on it. She falls towards Harry and he catches her and wraps his arms around her waist.
"You ok there Mione?" harry asks as he loosens his hold around her waist.
"Mmhmm I'm fine" Hermione says as she leans in and smells his neck. "Are you wearing a new cologne?"
"No" Harry blushes as she smells his neck.
"Oh well you smell really good." She starts purring and nuzzles her nose in his neck.
"Thanks?" he looks at her quizzically. "Are you sure? I've noticed you acting not quite yourself lately Hermione?" he places his hands on her arms and moves her back a little bit before leaning forward and kissing her forehead. "You don't have a fever but I think you should go see Madam Pomfrey anyways."
Hermione's purring gets louder as he kisses her forehead and she catches herself looking at his lips as he leans back and tells her to go to Madam Pomfrey, wondering what it would be like to kiss his lips.
"Hermione are you listening?" Harry shakes her just enough to get her attention back.
"Umm yeah" she answers not really listening to him as she continues to look at his lips wondering what he tastes like.
"No you're not Hermione I'm taking you to the hospital wing." He scoops her up in his arms bridal style.
"HARRY!" she squeals "put me down I can walk." he puts her back down on her feet.
"Ok but I am still walking you to the hospital." He takes her blanket and book from her.
"Fine" she pouts but only really faking it as she loves how Harry looks out for her and takes care of her. She thinks to herself as they walk inside, "Harry will make a great husband someday for a lucky girl. He may not have grown up in a loving environment but he has so much love to give. He is the sweetest and gentlest guy I've ever met, even more than my dad. I bet my dad would love Harry as a son." Another voice in her head enters. "or your husband and dad's son-in-law" she shakes her head wondering where that could of come from. "Harry doesn't like me like that; I bet I'm more like a sister to him. I know him and Ginny didn't work out but there is a girl out there for Harry much better than me."
They reach the hospital wing as Hermione continues her thinking.
"Harry is a very good looking guy even with his always messy hair, no matter what he does to try and fix it. Oh and that little crooked smile he gives me sometimes, makes my stomach get all tingly." She thinks about the smile and places her hand over her stomach and she feels the butterflies. "And his body, wow quidditch has been good to him." She thinks about seeing him only in his boxers as they were camping during the hunt. Suddenly she feels a rush of heat go straight to her core and down to the apex of her legs. She squeezes her legs together as she pictures Harry just standing there in only boxers with that little smile on his face. "He would definitely be a good mate." She moans out loud as she thinks about Harry being her mate.
"Hermione?" Harry is standing next to her as she looks off into space thinking and wondering what she is thinking about to make her moan.
"Yes Harry" Hermione snaps out of it and realizes they are at the hospital wing and she just moaned out loud making her blush. Harry is about to ask again if she is ok but Madam Pomfrey comes out of her office.
"Potter, Miss Granger what are you doing here?" she looks Harry over as he is usually the reason for them being there. "You don't seem injured Potter?"
"It's not me Madam its Hermione she has been acting strangely lately and I'm worried maybe she was hit with a curse or hex or something that was dormant or something." He explains.
"I see, well Miss Granger if you'll have a seat on the bed let's see if we can put Potter's worries to rest." Hermione sits down not wanting to butt in and say she is fine yet again and only does this to appease Harry as he does seem worried. "Potter if you'll give me some room." Harry takes a few steps back and smiles at Hermione. Hermione smiles back at him and thinks about his smile again and if his children, if he has any, will have his smile. "Miss Granger, are you listening?" Madam Pomfrey snaps her fingers in Hermione's face.
"Oh yes yes sorry was think about something." Hermione blushes and look to Madam Pomfrey, who has her wand out casting a few diagnosis spells on Hermione. Hermione doesn't seem to notice and she glances back at Harry as he waits. She looks down his arms and torso, a slight purr starting in her throat. She takes in a deep breath and smells Harry's scent again wondering what he has put on that smells so amazing. Hermione lowers her gaze just a little more, when Harry looks around the room, she stare right at his crotch. "I wonder how big Harry's cock is," a growl starts in her chest, "and how amazing it would feel to mate with him" her eyes shoot wide and she quickly turns her head away her face beet red. The suddenness surprises Madam Pomfrey.
"Miss Granger? What is the matter?" Madam Pomfrey stares at Hermione oddly. Harry hearing Madam Pomfrey looks at Hermione and sees she is bright red. Then Madam Pomfrey hears the purring and growling. "Potter go wait out in the hall, I've figured out what is wrong and need to treat Miss Granger."
"Will she be ok?" Harry now sounds really worried as if it was something seriously wrong with Hermione.
"Yes she will be fine I just need to talk to her about the best course of treatment." Madam Pomfrey smiles slightly at Harry.
"Ok, Hermione I'll be right outside if you need me." he says coming closer to Hermione and rests his hand on her cheek stroking it lightly with his thumb. Making Hermione purr louder.
"Ok Potter it will only be a few minutes, go." Pomfrey points to the door and Harry goes.
"Hermione, look at me." Madam Pomfrey says as she watches Hermione watch Harry leave. Once Harry is out the doors Hermione looks at Madam Pomfrey. "Hermione have you noticed any different behaviors you have been exerting around Mr. Potter."
"A little bit why?" Hermione thinks about how she seems to purr more about Harry.
"Have you noticed that he smells stronger or better than normal?"
"Yes just today I swear he is wearing a new cologne that smells amazing."
"What else?"
"Umm well I guess I've been unable to suppress my purring around him."
"Any other odd behaviors that are more cat like?"
"Well this summer I was always wanting cream but I had to stop because I was putting on weight. Also I seem to be collecting blankets. I normally only have my sheet and a comforter but now every time I see a cute or comfy blanket I buy it and store it under my bed like I'm collecting them to keep me extra warm, I've even bought a few baby blankets I don't know why."
"Ok what about Harry have you been having dreams or thoughts about him that cause you to feel hot all over?"
"Yes I have. Why am I doing these things?" Hermione is scared that she may be turning into a full cat. "Am I going to become a full cat?" she whines a little.
"Oh no dear you are not changing at least not into a cat you are as changed as you will be in that way." Madam Pomfrey smiles and takes Hermione's hand. "My dear you are going into heat."
