R/Hr Ficclet : Best Christmas Gift - by sapphireserpent
Just a short ficclet. Again, I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters, these characters are copyrighted to JK Rowling, nor am I affiliated with her.
The first snow of the year had fallen that very day of December 25th. Most of the students were outside throwing snowballs or building snowmen or even visiting Hogsmeade. But for Ron and Hermione, inside by the fire was much more comfortable.
"Lucky we have a fireplace in here, really," Hermione said quietly as her and Ron sat in the common room alone that evening.
"Yeah," Ron said shakily. Hermione gave a small grin and picked up a cup of hot chocolate that had been displayed on the table earlier.
"Want some?" Hermione gestured to the cup. Ron shook his head and she nodded.
"So...what did you get for presents today? You never told me..." Hermione questioned Ron.
"Oh yeah, erm, I got loads of quidditch gear from Harry and Seamus. Sweaters from mum of course...the usually."
"How lovely...oh!" Hermione jumped up from her seat, Ron gazed up at her looking puzzled.
"I forgot to give you your present from me!" Hermione said, clearing Ron's confusion.
Hermione gave him a command to hold tight as she ran upstairs to her dormitories. She soon emerged with a small package wrapped with gold and red wrapping paper, with a silver ribbon. She ran back downstairs and held the package out to Ron, grinning. Ron grinned back as he took the package carefully and opened it slowly. When the package was opened, it revealed a pocket-sized picture of Hermione herself, smiling and waving at Ron. Ron's face suddenly flushed with a frown.
"I thought maybe, since it's our last year here together, I'd give you that to remember me by," Hermione said, choking up at the look on Ron's face. Ron stared at the picture still, and set it down on the table beside them, sighing. Hermione's eyes filled with small tears as she turned away to walk out of the common room.
"I-I should go now-"
"Hermione...wait," Ron interrupted. Hermione looked back hesitantly. Ron grinned as he walked up to her and kissed her gently on the cheek.
He then muttered quietly in her ear, "Thanks."
FINITE.