Just Friends
Harry and Hermione were hanging out at her flat in London. They were both twenty-one and had grown slightly apart from Ron since he was engaged with Lavender. The two best friends were performing their usual Friday night ritual. Spending the night at each others' flats; tell each other what happened throughout their week, and watching a muggle movie while eating popcorn, sweets, and drinking soda.
"So Hermione, what movie are we going to watch tonight?" Harry asked after they finished dinner.
"I don't know, I hadn't really thought about it. My week was really busy." Hermione answered as she headed for the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a bag of candy. Harry was carrying a two liter of root beer and a different kind of candy. They sat down on her couch and faced each other.
"So how was your week Hermione?" Harry asked, looking at his best friend of ten years.
"Busy." Hermione replied, her job as Deputy Head in the Department of Muggle and Foreign relations kept her very busy and tired. "We had four different ambassadors visit this week, as well as questions from a number of muggle Prime Ministers. And I don't think a single thing went right until I spent half an hour trying to solve it." Harry chuckled.
"Sounds like quite a week," He replied laughing.
"Well what about you Mr. Auror?" Hermione asked giving him a look.
"Training was horrible, we worked like nine hours a day everyday this week. And Hestia was harsh this week, she's acting as though there's another war coming on. There isn't though." Harry said quickly when he saw the look on Hermione's face. Instantly she looked relieved.
"So any girls hang all over you this week?" Hermione asked teasingly.
"I wish they would stop. Romilda Vane is horrible, if I am ever out of the training field she is all over me and won't give up. I have even told her to just get away from me but she still hangs on me." Harry said exasperated; Hermione laughed.
"Well at least you don't have any pervs who try to feel up your thigh if you ever sit by them or pinch your butt whenever they're behind you." Hermione said; which caused Harry to laugh.
"So you want to take you mind off all those idiots and start a movie?" Harry asked.
"Sure, what movie do you want to watch?" Hermione asked squatting by her stack of DVDs.
"What about the seventh Harry Potter movie?" Harry suggested, Hermione laughed.
"Which part, one or two?" Hermione asked semi-jokingly.
"Both." Harry replied with a goofy grin on his face.
"Okay," She pulled the two DVDs out and set them on the coffee table. She turned on her TV and DVD player. She pulled the movie out of the first box and placed it in the player. Hermione then sat down next to Harry on the couch who threw his arm over her shoulders.
They watched the movie both of them cringing occasionally. Until they came to the end of part one.
"You sure you want to watch part two?" Hermione asked, worrying about the parts they would have to go through if they did.
"Yeah," Harry replied. "I haven't seen them yet and I want to see how they portrayed all our fun times." Harry replied, sarcastically saying fun times.
"Okay, but you asked for it." Hermione said the second part to herself.
"What?" Harry asked her.
"Nothing," She placed part two into the DVD player. She went back to cuddle up by Harry, mentally prepping herself for what she was about to watch.
On a number of occasions Hermione was reduced to tears and was thoroughly terrified. Harry was freaked out as well. He never realized how well muggles could portray what happened to him. When the second part was over Hermione stood up and turned the player and the TV off.
"So," Hermione said. "I'll grab you a blanket and a pillow so you can crash on the couch." Hermione said, and went to her hall closet.
Harry got situated on the couch and stood to give Hermione a good-night hug. Hermione hugged back craving the comfort after watching the movie.
"Good-night Mione." Harry said when they pulled out of the hug.
"Sweet dreams Harry." She replied, he bent down and kissed her on the cheek. Though when she laid down to go to sleep she had trouble calming down enough to go to sleep. Tossing and turning she lay awake. Finally after about two hours she stood up and went to her door.
"Harry," Hermione asked from her doorway.
"Hmmm…" Harry said from the couch.
"I hope I didn't wake you." She said as she started to walk over to the couch.
"No, I've been having trouble falling asleep." Harry replied as Hermione sat next to his feet.
"Well I was wondering, and if you think it's an awkward suggestion just shoot it down. But I've noticed I sleep better if I have someone with me. So maybe you could come and stay in my bed tonight, just for company's sake." Hermione said.
"Okay, maybe we'll actually get some sleep that way." Harry replied and made to get up from the couch. Hermione stood up as well and headed towards her bedroom, Harry followed.
Hermione laid down in her bed and Harry followed suit. He pulled her up against his body and kissed her hair.
"Remember Harry we're just friends." Hermione reminded him with the sudden turn of events.
"I know Hermione. Just friends." Harry replied and almost immediately the two fell asleep.
The next morning Hermione found herself facing Harry with her legs in a tangle with his, he had his arms around her waist, and her hands were against his chest. She went to push away from Harry but in response he just pulled her tighter.