This was my entry in the June 2013 DMHG Challenge on Livejournal. The prompt was Wands. I won Mod's Choice! Thanks to everyone for reading this story; I always love seeing everyone's interpretation of the prompt!


She hands him his wand; this is the first time that they've seen each other for months.

They look at each other for a quiet moment before their expressions break, Draco's mouth twitching into a soft smile as he lets his hands fall to his sides, an open invitation.

Hermione feels only stark, desperate relief, and she finds that her feet are bringing her towards Draco as a hysterical bubble of laughter makes its way out of her chest, mixing with a sob.

She is in his arms, his hands are tight around her waist, and the war is over.