New Beginning
Prompt was: New beginning
She found him deep in the forest, sitting on a large mossy rock, entirely still.
Hermione scolded, "What are you doing, Malfoy? Come on down."
Staring out in the vastness of trees, he replied, "Searching. And no."
"What for?"
He let silence settle. Then he said quietly, "A starting point."
Hermione smirked. "You're already there. Every end makes a new beginning. Just put one foot in front of the other."
Frowning, he stared at her from above for a full minute.
Then he slid of his raised position, sneering.
"I hate you, Granger."
Hermione smiled indulgently and took his hand.