Hello everyone! I have the next chapter for you. Hope you enjoy it!

KrystinePotterLover

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Chapter 3: the date

"HERMIONE!!!" After Harry, Hermione and Gwen toured the sights of Paris they decided to go visit Ron and Lavender. She practically ran to Hermione and gave her a huge hug. They stayed this way for quite some time and them both started to laugh.

"Hey she's my friend too. Let me give her a hug!" Ron said to the girls. They broke apart and Ron took Hermione in his arms. While this was going on, Harry just looked at them. Gwen, obviously shy, hid behind Harry. Harry turned around and bent down to face Gwen.

"It's okay, Gwenny, they won't hurt you," Harry whispered gently.

"I know Harry but I'm shy," Gwen whispered back.

"How about I carry you?" Gwen smiled and nodded. She then put her arms around Harry and he picked her up. Ron and Hermione broke finally stopped hugging soon after. When Lavender and Ron saw Gwen in Harry's arms they gasped.

"Harry since when did you have that little girl? Please don't tell me you stole her," Ron said surprised at seeing Gwen.

"Ron, don't be stupid. Lavender, Ron meet my daughter, Gwen. Gwen this is Ron Weasley and Lavender Brown. They were also my friends at Hogwarts," Hermione said happily. Ron and Lavender both stood frozen. Both their mouths were hanging and didn't have a clue on what to say. Gwen saw this, got the wrong idea of the situation and hid her face in Harry's chest. She started to cry a little.

"Oh honey don't cry. They don't hate you. They just surprised to see you, that's all. Isn't that right Ron?" Harry asked Ron sourly.

"Yeah that's right," Ron said with a sorry look on his face. Gwen then took her face away from Harry's chest and looked at Ron. She wiped her wet cheeks and smiled.

"Oh Mione she looks just like you! When did this happen? How come you never told us?" Lavender questioned wanting some answers.

"Well you two better sit down because this is going to be a long story," Hermione told them. So Ron and Lavender both sat down and Hermione began her story. When she was finished the couple was opened mouthed again. Ron then broke the silence.

"So were in America this whole time and you never sent us an owl?" Ron asked a little hurt that his friend hadn't contacted them in eight years.

"I'm sorry about that whole thing. I don't know what I was thinking then. But that's in the past now. I'm back in Europe and after this trip I was planning to go back to England," Hermione announced.

"Well it's about time you did so. A lot has happened since you left England. One thing is that-" Lavender said but got cut off be Hermione.

"Voldemort is dead. Yes I knew about that. I certainly couldn't stay Muggle for eight years. I had the Daily Prophet sent to me," Hermione said smiling.

"Oh, so you do know. Well since you know about everything that's been going on we'll leave it at that. Ron and I were going out tonight and we're going to be late if we don't hurry," Lavender told her.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Gwen asleep anyway so I'd better put her to bed. It was so good to see you guys again," Hermione said as she gave Ron and Lavender a hug. Gwen fell asleep in Harry's arms so he went with Hermione to her room.

"Thanks for bringing Gwen. You really didn't have to, Harry," Hermione told him as they walked to the room.

"It's not a problem. She is such a sweetheart," Harry said with awe.

"She's a sweetheart like you. Oh here's my room." Hermione got her key out and opened the door. Harry entered and put Gwen on her bed. He tucked her in and gave her a small kiss on the forehead. Hermione smiled as she watched him.

"What?" Harry asked when he saw Hermione staring at him.

"Nothing. It's just cute to watch you take care of my daughter," Hermione said with a smirk.

Harry blushed and looked at the floor. Suddenly his head jerked back up and he looked at Hermione. "Hermione would you like to go out to dinner tonight?"

"Oh Harry I would love to but what about Gwen?"

"Well why don't you tell her and we'll go. She's obviously tired and we should just let her rest. What do you say?"

"Well okay. I'll get ready then. I should be done in a few. Just come in and wait if I'm not." Harry nodded and went out the door. Once he was gone Hermione went to Gwen and shook her gently.

"What is it mum?" Gwen mumbled.

"I'm going to go have dinner with Harry. You stay here and watch TV or play with toys, okay?"

"'Kay mum." Gwen turned over had fell asleep again. Hermione smiled and went to the bathroom to change.

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A couple minutes later Hermione was wearing a simple, dark blue dress that had little gems at the neckline. She pulled her hair back into a nice bun with a few strand hanging. When she was putting her makeup on she heard a knock on the door.

"Hermione, it's me. Can I come in?" Harry asked through the door.

"Come on in, Harry. Gwen awake so go ahead and talk to her." Harry then came in and shut the door. When Gwen saw Harry she jumped into his arms and gave him a hug.

"Hey there Gwenny. What's this hug for?" Harry asked little surprised about the hug.

"Can't I give you a hug?" Gwen asked with a puppy dog look on her face.

(A/N: Sorry about that whole puppy dog look thing. I thought I'd be cute.)

"Well of course you can, sweetie. So did you sleep well?"

"Yeah I did. I heard you and mummy are going on a date. Do you like my mummy Harry?" Gwen asked with angelic eyes.

"Can you keep a secret?" Gwen nodded. Harry went to Gwen's ear and whispered something.

(A/N: Sorry but I can't tell you the secret... yet....)

Hermione came in and saw Harry whispering into Gwen's ear. When Harry pulled away Gwen's eyes went big and she Harry another big hug. Harry then saw Hermione looking at them.

"Oh hi Hermione. Wow, you look great." Harry said as he put Gwen down.

"Thank you. You don't look bad yourself."

Harry smiled and turned red. "Shall we go then?"

Hermione nodded but went to talk to Gwen first. "Now Gwen dinner will be served at the dining hall. Don't go anywhere besides here and the dining hall. Stay in the hotel, okay? Bye." Hermione gave her daughter a kiss and she and Harry headed out the door.

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"So what is that secret you told my daughter?" Hermione asked when Harry and she were at the restaurant

"Sorry but I can't tell you, Mione," Harry said smiling.

"You can't tell me? Since when was this true?"

"I'm sorry but I can't say. It'd be too embarrassing. Anyway wanted to ask you something."

"Really? What is it?"

"Why did you leave England?" Harry asked. Hermione looked away from him and stared at her food. 'Should I tell him the truth? Should I tell him that I left because he could have gotten killed by Voldemort? Should I tell him I left because the love of my life could have been killed?' Hermione thought. This was true. Hermione did love Harry. The only problem was when he decided to become an Auror and fight Voldemort. She didn't want to see him die. And thankfully he didn't.

"I left because... I needed sometime to think. Also I always wanted to visit America. But that's in the past now."

"I guess you're right. Say, would you like to dance?" Harry asked holding out a hand. Slow music was playing and the night sky was sparkling. Couples started to get out of their seats and go to the dancing floor.

"I love to dance with you Harry." Hermione took his hand and they walked to the dance floor. Once they got there they started to dance. After a while Hermione rested her head on Harry's shoulder. She felt like she was flying and Harry felt the same way. Soon after the song was done. Harry and Hermione looked at each other and leaned in. Then their lips touched. It was the most amazing thing either had them had experienced but it was a brief kiss. Harry looked at the ground embarrassed about what he did. 'Stupid idiot. What the heck were you thinking?' he thought to himself.

"Maybe we should head back to the hotel," Hermione said quietly. Harry nodded and they started walking. Harry kept thinking about the kiss when suddenly Hermione took his hand and squeezed it gently. Harry looked at her and smiled.

"I'm sorry about that kiss Hermione," Harry said apologetic.

"Why? You didn't do anything wrong. Besides, I liked the kiss." Harry turned red and continued to walk. Then they got to Hermione's room.

"Thank you for tonight, Harry. I had a really good time," Hermione told him.

"I'm glad you did. Can I say good night to Gwen before I leave?"

"Of course!" Hermione then opened the door. "Gwen?" The room was empty and there was no reply.

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Dun, dun, dun! Sorry, had to put that. Oh I just love cliff hangers! So now that Harry and Hermione have kissed will they do more kissing in the future? Will we be hearing wedding bell soon? And where's Gwen? Find out on the next chapter of The French Reunion, which will be coming to theaters soon! Hee, hee, hee! Just kidding! But the next WILL be coming soon. I promise.

Love always, KrystinePotterLover

PS Keep smiling! ^_^ !