Author's Notes:
I do not own any character that originates from J.K. Rowling's masterpiece of a universe. I just enjoy investigating the "what ifs" of her world.
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When Hermione returns to school after the war for her final year, she decides to spend the Christmas holiday at Hogwarts. She sends this poem anonymously to Minerva.
~*~Yule Yearning~*~
The season comes with promise,
Of memories to be found.
There's joy in sharing as loved ones gather 'round.
Still… I wish you knew how my heart wishes that you were here.
That just the two of us could celebrate in Christmas cheer.
The year ends on the purest of notes,
Of hope that draws so near.
Emerald windows to your soul share secrets,
Washing away all my insecurities and fears.
So strong and brave you are.
A lioness come what may,
I will strive to gather courage to whisper "I love you",
Sadly, not today.
So, please take this gift as a promise.
A token that love abounds.
One day I will hand a gift to you,
Much like the one you've just found.
Attached you'll find a letter.
Within you will find my honest plea,
"Will you be my only gift? I don't need any other under the tree."
