Title: Toeing the Line (1/?)
Author: water_nymph
E-mail: water_nymph@swimmail.com
Category: Drama
Rating: R
Keywords: Hermione, Harry, post-Hogwarts, Ron, Voldemort
Spoilers: All books
Ships: Harry/date after date, Herm/date after date, Herm/OC, Ron/OC and H/H
Summary: The dream team have graduated from Hogwarts, and are out in the really. With
Same-as-always!Harry, exasperated!Hermione, lovesick!Ron, and of course cameos from all our other fav HP characters! Harry and Ron are sharing a flat in London, Hermione is in her own not to far away. We'll follow them through failed dating attempts, their new jobs, and find out how well their friendship really has stood up to time. Centering mostly around the boy who lived and his brainiac best friend, we watch them try to cope with things they've known for a long time- things that scare the shit out of them! And on top of everything else... Voldemort's evil deeds have been non existent for months- but has he really gone away?
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
The storyline is partially taken from Donald P. Bellisario's TV drama series, JAG. I luv the show and that's where I originally got the idea for. It belongs to Donald and the rest of his team... The rest of it is from my head!
A/N: As I said above, this is a H/H fanfic... I'm sorry but I'm a die hard fan... rarely put them in any other ships unless it leads back to this one! LoL... Anyways, yes I ripped part of the storyline off Jag, but I'm taking no credit for it so don't sue! I love the show and I really recommend it... (Mmm... the guy that plays Harm is kinda hot.... Mmmm...) Anyways, the first scene is from when they're all still at Hogwarts, but it fast forwards after. Oh and as for the rating... it's set in the future... when they're adults, so the fact that there will be mature subject matter goes without question. But it won't be graphic or anything.
So Enjoy!!!
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Prologue- Toeing the Line
"God, Hermione! Stop worrying! You're not going to fail the NEWTS! You're Head Girl for fuck's sake!"
"Shut up Ron... You should worry too... You know how your mother was when the twins didn't get as many NEWTS as she expected..."
"They're over with, Herm..." Harry said, "There's nothing you can do about it now, so relax. Besides, you're probably going to break some sort of record for the most number, with the highest marks..."
She kicked out at him. "You make it sound like I'm some kind of geek."
And before Harry could answer, Ron piped up, "You are!"
Hermione lunged at him, and they ended up on the floor, wrestling. Harry knew how it would end up. It always ended that way. Despite his superior size, Hermione always managed to wrestle her way to top, sitting on Ron's stomach, pinning down his arms. He shook his head, as that was exactly what happened, Ron sighing because he had been beat AGAIN, and Hermione grinning down at him with a self-satisfied smile.
Now, if this had been a year prior, Harry remembered with a smile, it wold have even gone farther. They would have just grinned insanely at each other until Hermione wasn't really paying attention to the fact that she was supposed to be holding him down. Ron would free his arms and pull her down before she could protest, but even if she couldn't she wouldn't have... Because at this point, he'd plant a full, long, kiss on her lips.
But that was last year, and it was over. He looked back fondly at his memories at Hogwarts, and a thought that had been plaguing his all day had crept back into his mind.
Soon, there would be no more memories here.
Their second last day at Hogwarts was quickly dwindling away.
Tomorrow they would graduate.
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"So... Are you glad it's over?" Hermione asked him, her arms tight around his neck as they swayed in time to the music.
"You'd think so... But Really, I'm going to miss this place. I've always considered it my home, more so than the Dursleys..."
"Look at it this way, you never have to go back there again."
He smiled, and his eyes sparkled.
"Looks like Ron's making the most out of our last night here..." Hermione laughed, looking over Harry's shoulder, where, on the other side of the dance floor, he could be seen, lips locked with Susan Bones.
Harry shrugged. "They've been chasing each other for quite a while... They're allowed."
Hermione took her arms from his neck and gestured for him to follow her outside. They walked slowly out of the great hall, and heading towards the lake, stopping inches from the water's edge.
"Harry..." Hermione began, after they had stood there for several minutes.
"Hmm?"
"Well... Do you have any regrets?"
"That's a silly question. Doesn't everyone?"
"Yeah... I guess..."
They stood in silence for a while longer, and then Hermione spoke again.
"Harry, how do you choose? I mean... Everything- Voldemort... How do you know when to take big risks... And when to toe the line..."
Harry didn't answer for what seemed like an eternity, and Hermione assumed he had chosen to ignore the question.
Just like he had before.
"I never have a choice... But if I do- I- I do what scares me the least..." He said softly, and then hurried back towards the castle.
Hermione watched him go, as a single tear ran down her cheek.
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That was short... But I promise, the next part will be lengthy, and will explain A LOT! Thank you to my pals Vickitoria and Kirky- and my betas for all intents and purposes... You guys are who I write for!
Here's a little background information & some reassurances for you guys too, just in case you didn't get it.
*They're all living in London
*There will be many appearances from the twins ( they're my favorite...) The other Weasleys, and of course, school pals. (Neville? Angelina, Alicia, Katie? Cho?)
*This is going to be a long story... What can I say, it's my style
*Look for the plot to really be speeding along by about the 3rd or 4th chapter
*No, they're not alcoholics!!!! (Trust me- you'll wonder later... LoL)
*Draco is definitely going to make an appearance (Claire, my beta reader- before anything even gets written down, would kill me.)
Thanks to all my readers, please review!!!
~Danie
water_nymph@swimmail.com
(E-mail me and I'll send you the next chapter!!!!!!)
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Author: water_nymph
E-mail: water_nymph@swimmail.com
Category: Drama
Rating: R
Keywords: Hermione, Harry, post-Hogwarts, Ron, Voldemort
Spoilers: All books
Ships: Harry/date after date, Herm/date after date, Herm/OC, Ron/OC and H/H
Summary: The dream team have graduated from Hogwarts, and are out in the really. With
Same-as-always!Harry, exasperated!Hermione, lovesick!Ron, and of course cameos from all our other fav HP characters! Harry and Ron are sharing a flat in London, Hermione is in her own not to far away. We'll follow them through failed dating attempts, their new jobs, and find out how well their friendship really has stood up to time. Centering mostly around the boy who lived and his brainiac best friend, we watch them try to cope with things they've known for a long time- things that scare the shit out of them! And on top of everything else... Voldemort's evil deeds have been non existent for months- but has he really gone away?
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
The storyline is partially taken from Donald P. Bellisario's TV drama series, JAG. I luv the show and that's where I originally got the idea for. It belongs to Donald and the rest of his team... The rest of it is from my head!
A/N: As I said above, this is a H/H fanfic... I'm sorry but I'm a die hard fan... rarely put them in any other ships unless it leads back to this one! LoL... Anyways, yes I ripped part of the storyline off Jag, but I'm taking no credit for it so don't sue! I love the show and I really recommend it... (Mmm... the guy that plays Harm is kinda hot.... Mmmm...) Anyways, the first scene is from when they're all still at Hogwarts, but it fast forwards after. Oh and as for the rating... it's set in the future... when they're adults, so the fact that there will be mature subject matter goes without question. But it won't be graphic or anything.
So Enjoy!!!
********************************************************************************
Prologue- Toeing the Line
"God, Hermione! Stop worrying! You're not going to fail the NEWTS! You're Head Girl for fuck's sake!"
"Shut up Ron... You should worry too... You know how your mother was when the twins didn't get as many NEWTS as she expected..."
"They're over with, Herm..." Harry said, "There's nothing you can do about it now, so relax. Besides, you're probably going to break some sort of record for the most number, with the highest marks..."
She kicked out at him. "You make it sound like I'm some kind of geek."
And before Harry could answer, Ron piped up, "You are!"
Hermione lunged at him, and they ended up on the floor, wrestling. Harry knew how it would end up. It always ended that way. Despite his superior size, Hermione always managed to wrestle her way to top, sitting on Ron's stomach, pinning down his arms. He shook his head, as that was exactly what happened, Ron sighing because he had been beat AGAIN, and Hermione grinning down at him with a self-satisfied smile.
Now, if this had been a year prior, Harry remembered with a smile, it wold have even gone farther. They would have just grinned insanely at each other until Hermione wasn't really paying attention to the fact that she was supposed to be holding him down. Ron would free his arms and pull her down before she could protest, but even if she couldn't she wouldn't have... Because at this point, he'd plant a full, long, kiss on her lips.
But that was last year, and it was over. He looked back fondly at his memories at Hogwarts, and a thought that had been plaguing his all day had crept back into his mind.
Soon, there would be no more memories here.
Their second last day at Hogwarts was quickly dwindling away.
Tomorrow they would graduate.
********************************************************************************
"So... Are you glad it's over?" Hermione asked him, her arms tight around his neck as they swayed in time to the music.
"You'd think so... But Really, I'm going to miss this place. I've always considered it my home, more so than the Dursleys..."
"Look at it this way, you never have to go back there again."
He smiled, and his eyes sparkled.
"Looks like Ron's making the most out of our last night here..." Hermione laughed, looking over Harry's shoulder, where, on the other side of the dance floor, he could be seen, lips locked with Susan Bones.
Harry shrugged. "They've been chasing each other for quite a while... They're allowed."
Hermione took her arms from his neck and gestured for him to follow her outside. They walked slowly out of the great hall, and heading towards the lake, stopping inches from the water's edge.
"Harry..." Hermione began, after they had stood there for several minutes.
"Hmm?"
"Well... Do you have any regrets?"
"That's a silly question. Doesn't everyone?"
"Yeah... I guess..."
They stood in silence for a while longer, and then Hermione spoke again.
"Harry, how do you choose? I mean... Everything- Voldemort... How do you know when to take big risks... And when to toe the line..."
Harry didn't answer for what seemed like an eternity, and Hermione assumed he had chosen to ignore the question.
Just like he had before.
"I never have a choice... But if I do- I- I do what scares me the least..." He said softly, and then hurried back towards the castle.
Hermione watched him go, as a single tear ran down her cheek.
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That was short... But I promise, the next part will be lengthy, and will explain A LOT! Thank you to my pals Vickitoria and Kirky- and my betas for all intents and purposes... You guys are who I write for!
Here's a little background information & some reassurances for you guys too, just in case you didn't get it.
*They're all living in London
*There will be many appearances from the twins ( they're my favorite...) The other Weasleys, and of course, school pals. (Neville? Angelina, Alicia, Katie? Cho?)
*This is going to be a long story... What can I say, it's my style
*Look for the plot to really be speeding along by about the 3rd or 4th chapter
*No, they're not alcoholics!!!! (Trust me- you'll wonder later... LoL)
*Draco is definitely going to make an appearance (Claire, my beta reader- before anything even gets written down, would kill me.)
Thanks to all my readers, please review!!!
~Danie
water_nymph@swimmail.com
(E-mail me and I'll send you the next chapter!!!!!!)
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