It was approaching 7:00 pm in the Gryffindor common room where Harry and Hermione sat across from each other finishing homework.
Their relationship was only a few weeks old and they had decided to keep it secret, even from Harry's current girlfriend Ginny. From the war the teens had learned how something seemingly good could turn bad quickly, so why end what could potentially be Harry's real love? Hermione debated if this decision was also based on Harry's lack of understanding when dealing with love; he had grown-up with no affection and had never been around a working relationship.
She peaked a look at him over her Transfiguration book; he was sprawled out on the long couch. As if sensing her stare, Harry's eyes glanced back into hers, a small smile graced his lips and he winked at her.
"Look what you've done Mione, you've made Harry just as bad as you!" Ron laughed as he abandoned his chess pieces, "I'm turnin' in."
The red head kissed the top of Hermione's bushy hair and squeezed Harry's shoulder, a habit that had developed while on the run, leaving the two alone.
Out of the corner of her eye Hermione saw Harry grin wickedly and drop his book. He turned the radio sitting on the table to a louder volume, even though he could have just used a silencio spell, and stared at the girl across from him.
Hermione suppressed the grin trying to play with her lips, pretending to be very interested with the book in her hands.
"You know you can't resist." Harry smirked.
The girl began to hum to the music and kept her eyes directed at the book only.
"Now you're just being mean." Harry laughed then got up from his seat and made his way toward her.
Before he could reach her, however, the song on the radio changed and caused Harry to stop. Hermione put her book down and gave the boy a curious look as his smile widened.
"Remember this song?"
Hermione turned her attention to the radio and heard Nick Cave singing "O'Children". Harry reached a hand out towards her and she allowed herself to be pulled from the chair. Harry spun her under his arm then pulled her close, rocking them gently in a circle.
Hermione rested her head on Harry's shoulder and recalled the first time she had heard this song. It was the first time Hermione had realized Ron would never really pick her first, he had abandoned her and Harry during a war. It was also the first time she was comforted by the thought of Harry never leaving her alone, just as she had not during their 4th year at Hogwarts. That was the moment Hermione's heart chose Harry Potter; she had just not realized it yet.
The girl moved her head to Harry's chest, while he was one of the shortest guy's because of his years with the Dursley's, he was still taller the her. Harry moved his hands to her lower back and swayed them till the song ended. Hermione yelped as Harry suddenly grabbed the girl bridle style and crashed them into the couch.
Harry!" she swatted him as he wrapped his arms around her, keeping her trapped on his lap.
"You brought this on yourself when you ignored me." Harry smirked as he captured her lips.
"Everyone is going to return soon, Harry."
"No their not, if you hear knocking just ignore it." The boy joked and continued to shower her with kisses.
The trio did not attend the feast this year; Harry had never enjoyed it so they remained in the common room to allow Harry to mourn the parents he lost 18 years ago. Today was not just the day Voldamort was first defeated, but also the day the Potter's sacrificed their lives for their son. Even Ron's girlfriend, Luna, had ate with them; she had not allowed the event to be a sad one, but a thanks and commemorative for Harry's life. The group had spent the evening happily in each other's company until Luna retired to her own common room.
"Hey," Hermione said as she took Harry's cheeks into her hands to stop his snogging, "I have a surprise for you. Go get your broom."
Harry looked at her puzzled, but resisted kissing her again and untangled himself from her to do as he was told.
Hermione ran to her room to retrieve the item she had been saving since summer and opened her window, grabbing a coat for the October air. Harry glided under the window, like he did most nights.
"What's this all about?" the boy asked as they clambered onto the roof to their familiar spot.
Hermione sat down at the ledge, swinging her feet in the open air, and indicated for Harry to do the same. She handed him the item and smiled at him expectantly.
"Sparklers?" Harry said examining the firework questionably.
"Yeah," Hermione's grin widened as she pulled out her lighter, "For your parents. I thought you would like them instead of candles, I'm sure your Father would."
Harry's smile beamed at her as he kissed her fondly and lit his sparkler as well as hers.
The two gazed at the heavens as they thought of what this day had caused, the losses they had suffered, and the wonders they had gained.
So what was initially going to just be a songfic one-shot has now became a short story because of the nice reviews I got. XD I already know what I want the next one to be and how I will end it. If anyone has a suggestion and I thin kit coincides with the theme, I would love to hear em and maybe make into a chapter itself. Review and enjoy!