~I do not own any rights to Harry Potter all credit to J.K.R.~

I stood a top the astronomy tower, the highest tower of Hogwarts, looking out onto the large lake that led off to the horizon. Coming up here, as I did quite a lot to just clear my head and get away from Harry and Ron. Today was different though, I felt uneasy. I then heard the door close which led to my hiding spot, only to see long red hair slowly rise up the stairs. "Oh. Hi Ginny!", I grabbed my chest figuring one of the boys had found my place of hiding, even though they knew about it, I guess they just never checked.

Ginny looked shocked to see anyone up here, "Oh. Hi Hermione! What brings you up here?" Smiling, "I feel like you know why I am here Gin." She nodded. She came over to the railing and looked out with me, "It's always been so pretty up here." I looked down at Ginny to see her lean farther over the rail. I nodded, "Yeah, you know Gin I feel like this could be our spot now." Ginny giggled, "A little soon to claim a spot for us don't you think. You haven't bought me a drink yet." Ginny exclaimed, laughing.

I blushed, something about the red head intrigued me, "Yeah, but we are close friends Gin." She nodded, looking out over the lake, "I cant believe this is your last year, and it's half way over. Don't you feel old? I know I do." Looking at the now taller girl, "Yeah I do, I feel as though defeating Voldemort was the easier part, and now that that's over I'll no idea of what to do with myself." Ginny smiled, "Nor will I Hermione." I looked on in silence causing our friendship to blossom more so.