Rocks
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Rocks
It was Hermione's birthday and the library at Grimmauld Place was crowded.
'Oh, it's wonderful! Thank you so much!'
Hermione took the rock Snape was holding out to her. 'Just look at it!' she said, beaming at him. 'It seems to be full of fossils. It's perfect!'
Ron, who looked confused, cleared his throat.
'I guess it's my turn. Actually, I've got a rock too – hope you don't mind it's a bit smaller,' he said smugly. Producing a small box out of his pocket, he went down on one knee. 'Hermione…'
Snape fled the room, not waiting for her response.
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Ron came to a standstill at the kitchen door when he noticed Hermione wasn't alone.
'Severus,' she said quietly, laying a hand on the older man's back.
'Came to show off your new rock, did you?' Snape hissed. 'I imagine you had a good laugh at my expense – look at him; he's pathetic; how could he possibly compete?'
'I turned Ron down.'
Stepping closer to Snape, she stood up on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss on his ear. 'Size does matter, you know,' she whispered, giving him a cheeky smile.
Ron did the only thing he could, and fainted.
