Disclaimer: If you can recognize the characters or places they are not mine.
"So how was your guys' summer?" I asked as I joined Harry, Ginny, and Ron, in one of the Hogwarts express' compartment.
"It was pretty good. I worked at the twins' shop, so I could have extra money this year." Ron said turning a little red as he said this. Looking at Ron, I could tell that his clothes were new and were more fashionable. He in general looked like he cared more about his appearance.
"Sirius and I went to the United States, and did the normal tourist thing." Harry said. I could tell he spent a lot of time in some of the warmer states because he was tan.
"I watched little Victoria for Bill and Fleur." Ginny said smiling. I could just see Ginny doing really well with the little girl. She was so maternal.
"So Hermione, what did you do this summer?" Ginny asked leaning closer to me.
"Well I got a job at Flourish and Blotts. Viktor and I also got settled into our new house, in Hogsmeade. And got approved to apprentice with Professor Snape since I do not need to take more classes, I just have sit for my NEWT"S" I smiled a little.
"Viktor lives here now with you?" Harry asked getting really interested.
"What about me?" Viktor asked as he walked into the compartment and sat down next to me.
"We did not know you moved to Scotland and in with Hermione," Ginny said.
"I took the position as the flight instructor. So I wanted to get used to living here." Viktor answered. While he talked, he grabbed my hand and started playing with my fingers. I leaned into him enjoying the closeness.
"What happened to your accent?" Ron asked looking slightly confused.
"I used a spell that makes it not as noticeable, I had a hard time getting people to understand me when I went shopping and things." Viktor answered. I squeezed his hand, smiling up at him.
"So have you guys heard about the marriage law?" Hermione asked.
"Yes!" They all said at once.
"I am really nervous though." Ginny said "What if I get matched with someone awful."
I looked over at Ginny and saw how scared she looked. I hugged her.
"I am sure you won't get stuck with someone awful. Plus they are using something like the goblet of fire. You are paired with some ones magic that is compatible with yours. I think it will work quite well." I said trying to comfort her.
"I think it's all good as long as I don't get stuck with Lavender." Ron said with a face full of disgust, making Ginny and I laugh.
"I hope I get matched with Luna." Harry said looking a little dreamy.
"Why do you want to be paired with Luna?" Ron demanded.
"Luna is a great girl! She is really smart, sweet, and beautiful!" Harry jumped up and yelled at Ron.
"Luna is a great girl. I am just surprised you want to be matched with her. I mean I didn't think you guys knew each other that well." Ron said looking really sorry.
"Yeah, we know each other. We are in the same support group for teens who have lost parents." Harry said as he sat back down.
"Hogwart's has support groups? Since when?" Asked Ron.
"Hogwarts has always had them you usually have to be invited. I think it is great that Hogwarts has support groups. I have heard they are adding a few more this year. And that they are having several counselors working there also. You know because of last year." I said relaxing as the boys did.
Viktor noticed my tension and put an arm around my shoulders. I leaned in to him. I really didn't know what I would do without him.
"Hermione we should go to the bathroom to change and let the guys change here." Ginny said standing up and grabbing her bag. I stood up also, grabbed my messenger bag and headed out of the compartment. Finding an empty bathroom, Ginny and I headed in.
As we changed I could tell she saw my bond tattoo because she kept staring at my left hip.
"Hermione what is that?" Ginny asked. "Because that looks a lot like a bonding tattoo!"
"Not so loud Ginny. It is a bonding a tattoo." I answered hoping no one heard Ginny's yelling.
"When did it happen and with whom?" Ginny asked me, she looked kind of awed.
"Fourth year and Viktor" I answered calmly. "We should head back before the guys start wondering where we are. And please don't say anything, Viktor and I want to tell them ourselves." I said right before we walked back into the compartment.