Valentines gift.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry potter Joanne Rowling does.
A/n: a short 1-shot set when Ron left Harry and Hermione in the deathly hallows.
Summary: the story of the silver/blue toy otter that was in Hermione's beaded bag.
It had almost been two weeks since Ron had left and Hermione was still almost always verge of tears. When they talked to each other it was always very short and either about horcruxs' or just questions in attempt to make conversation like: how are you? Or do you want me to take your watch?
Also there 'conversations' always ended in the same awkward silence in which they began. It was Hermione's watch and Harry had entered ready to switch. Hermione, however, was asleep. Hermione being asleep was unusual these days because she cried, a lot. Harry contemplated leaving her to sleep but decided against it because he knew Hermione would be annoyed. Gently he shook her awake. Hermione immediately pounced for her wand but lowered it seeing Harry.
"Sorry" she apologized.
"It's 'kay" Harry said, "it's good to know you're aware." Hermione smiled slightly. She slowly lifted herself of the bed. Something silvery caught Harry's eye.
"What's that?" Harry asked
"Nothing" Hermione said hurriedly making a lunge for it. Harry however beat her to it.
"What's this?" Harry asked. It was a shiny silver/blue cuddly otter. Hermione shifted from one foot to the other nervously.
"It was a gift" Hermione told him quietly.
"From your parents?" Harry asked observing it more closely.
"No" Hermione said still looking at her feet.
"Who from then?" Harry asked now looking at her. Hermione didn't reply.
Hermione said nothing but went bright red.
Harry tried not to laugh.
"Aww Hermione that's sweet" Harry gave up on stifling his laughter.
Hermione to this opportunity to snatch it from his hands.
"When did he give you that?"
"In our sixth year" Hermione told him fiddling with the plush otter in her hands.
"Oh" was all Harry said.
"For valentines" Hermione added afterwards.
"Really?" Harry seemed shocked.
"Yeah" Hermione said "why?"
"All he got Lavender was a box of chocolates and not even expensive ones" a smirk crept across Harry's face and Hermione's cheeks grew hot once more. Neither spoke for a minute or two before Hermione broke the silence.
"Better go take my watch then."
"Okay" Harry replied. "Oh and by the way" Hermione turned around.
"You make a cute couple." Harry headed towards the bathroom before Hermione could retaliate. Hermione tried to tell herself Harry was being stupid but his words had really cheered her up.
Please review -Charley x-
A/n: The original version of valentines gift on here was also mine it's just due to wanting a fresh start I have a new account so I'm aware there are two but this one is different I will be leaving the other one up till further notice.