Bonfire

by Blonde Pickle Mule

It's the end of the war and everybody is trying to rebuild their lives. Harry and his friends are the hero's of the wizarding world, and it's nice to have a bit of time to themselves.

This was written for a challenge on Hogwarts Online. I hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not, and never will own Harry Potter

---

The warm orange glow that filled the clearing flickered and flared along with the tall flames in the centre of the Wizarding Circle, washing over the 10 friends that huddled into the heat. The orchard was a brilliant place to have a bonfire- even in the dark it felt safe and calm.

Side by side they sat there, Harry with his arm firmly round Ginny, Ron with Hermione in his lap and Luna on his other side. Neville was leaning against a log, yawning sleepily as the crackles and pops from the fire lulled him into a daze. Charlie was stretched out next to George a lazy grin on his features. Completing the circle were Seamus and Dean who were engaged in a low conversation. After the struggle of trying to rebuild everything, it was nice to just relax and be together.

It was nice to be at peace.