It was a cool day in autumn and the Hogwarts Express was just pulling away from the station. Harry, Hermionie and Ron were all sitting together for one last final ride to Hogwarts. Over the summer, Hermionie and Harry had hooked up while he was staying at her house for a change.
"This year has gone by so fast. It really feels like this is only the first time we have done this."
Harry shifted his arm so it was covering Hermionie's shoulders and the moved closer together.
"Yeah I know what you mean."
Ron was sitting opposite them and he made gagging noises and pretending to through up.
"Oh please you to. You are going to make me sick!"
The happy couple smiled at each other as the train continued to roll along the rickety tracks. As the time passed, the three friends chit chatted about the classes and things to come at Hogwarts when they all heard a scratching that the door. Hermionie rose from he place next to Harry and headed for the door. She slowly placed her hand on the slider and slid the door to the left. Then she was pushed back by a strong force that entered the compartment.
"W-what the...?"
Harry rushed to her side and helped her up. As they slowly lifted themselves up and looked around at the fluttering thing in the cabin, they all realized that this was nothing to be afraid of. It was only Malfoy's stupid owl. Then only seconds later, Malfoy entered the room.
"What have you done to my bird Potty? She has never been like this before. You must have hexed her or something!"
Malfoy was practically shouting at the tops of his lungs now. You could tell that he was really worried about his bird. Then Hermionie spoke up.
"It is clear that it hasn't been hexed. The birds eyes are not bloodshot, rolled back into its head and do not have a glazed look in them. The bird also has its normal color and is not making any strange noises."
Hermionie finished and took her seat. Malfoy was still not impressed.
"Only mud bloods are stupid enough to not know that those are not the only symptoms of a hexed creature!"
"Yes I know perfectly well that those are not the only symptoms of a hexed creature. I just didn't want to hurt your tiny brain with al of the different symptoms. It might be to much for you."
Hermionie tossed her hair an continued.
"And besides, I know for a fact your bird isn't hexed. It is only excited and a little jumpy."
She called the birds name and it came to rest on Harry's shoulder. Hermionie picked up the bird, gave Harry a peck on the cheek (a sort of thanks) and shoved the bird into Malfoy's arms.
"Now that you have your possession, leave us in peace!"
And with that remark the shoved Malfoy out of the door and slid it shut. Ron and Harry's mouths dropped open in amazement. Never before had the seen her react to something like this. Usually it was Harry that did all the telling off of Malfoy but no! Hermionie could fend for herself now.
"Wow! that was brilliant!"
Harry exclaimed.
"I see I have taught you well."
He gave her a wink and Hermionie reclaimed her spot next to Harry. Now she was a little surprised at her own actions.
"I-i don't know what came over me. I guess holding back my true emotions all of these years made me rebel just then and let all of my feelings out!"
She was very proud of herself.
"I am very glad you got that off your chest."
Harry said with a smile and with that he gave her a long passionate kiss.
Ron just rolled his eyes and started reading the box of Berttie Bots every flavor Beans.
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The door slammed shut in Malfoy's face.
"I'll get you for this Granger!"
He was so angry and a little surprised but mostly furious. He stormed back to his compartment. Malfoy slid the door open in rage as Crab and Goyle jumped up as the noise.
"GET OUT YOU FOOLS!"
Malfoy was in rage. Crab and Goyle rushed out of the compartment and shut the door. Malfoy dramatically fell on the seat and starred at the celling. He though about what Had just happened. His attitude started to simmer down and the sat upright. Then he started to think about Hermionie.
"Geese she has changed a lot over the summer. For the better too! I mean look at those... No! Stop! Bad Malfoy!" But then again..."
His thoughts were interrupted by the opening of the door Malfoy thought it was Crab or Goyle so he turned around.
"What did I tell you two!? Leave me alo-."
He was cut short. It was not Crab or Goyle in the door way. It was Hermionie! Malfoy was stuttering, dumbfounded as Hermionie approached his bird. He was now in his cage where he belonged.
"Ah Ha!"
Hermionie reached into the cage and pulled out a good sized ring. It was gold with an elaborate design of diamonds and emeralds. The placed it on her middle finger.
"I knew you were a slimy toad but I didn't know that you sent your birds off to steal other peoples valuables!"
Malfoy didn't know where his bird picked that up from but he was sure glad it brought Hermionie back.
"She really is much prettier than last year..."
Again his thoughts were interrupted by Hermionie's blabbering about him being a thief. When she was finished She started to take her leave but Malfoy stopped her.
"Wait!. I didn't mean for my dumb bird to cause you any worry about your ring."
Now this time Hermionie was surprised. Malfoy was never this civilized in any conversation! She decided to give him a little trivia about the ring and see how he would react.
"Well thank you for your apology. I just had to go looking for this ring. Harry gave it to me. It is our symbol of friendship."
"Harry gave that gorgeous ring to her?"
Harry's name made Malfoy's blood begin to boil but he kept his cool.
"Well you are lucky"
He managed to say without going to far.
"Thank you I feel that way too."
She said with a smile. Then she patted the bird on the head. It cooed and she started for the door.
" I have to do something fast! I don't want her to leave!"
Just then, Malfoy's leg shout out in front of her. She fell gracefully onto his lap with sort of a surprised and uncomfortable look on her face. Malfoy just looked at her. He wanted to kiss her and tell her how he felt right now. His lips moved towards hers.
slowly.......