They made their way towards the water's edge, where Hermione breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of the boat. "At least we don't have to swim," she said happily, climbing into the back of the boat.

"I wouldn't have swam across it if it was the only option." Replied Leon darkly. "I have a feeling there's more than just fish down there."

Hermione cringed. She had never thought that there might be another trap waiting for them. "You take the front of the boat and make sure that if anything does attack us, that you take care of it. I'll steer this thing."

"You know how to power a boat? Hermione is there anything you can't do?" Leon asked in awe.

Hermione shrugged, a blush creeping across her cheeks. "I've known for years. It's quite simple really. You just need to pull this, and..." The engine gave a low reverberating noise. "Where are we headed? That small opening over there?"

Leon nodded and Hermione took off. They were just getting close to the opening as there was a loud splash, and a giant fish-like creature with too many teeth came bobbing towards them.

"Just when I was thinking we'd got across safe," Hermione said bitterly. "How about you shoot, and I'll make sure we don't crash."

"Sounds like a plan," said Leon, who was already starting to fire on the monster. When it realized what Leon was doing however, it dove underwater.

"I don't like this," Hermione commented nervously. She gazed around the lake looking for some sign of the beast, when she noticed a dark shadow headed straight towards them. "Shit!" She shouted, as she turned the boat just in time to avoid the large jaw of monster, that had risen from the water.

"That was close," shouted Leon, who had started to fire on the re-emerged creature.

"Sorry," she said sheepishly. From then on, she watched the monster's movement like a hawk, but the battle was becoming tirelessly unrelenting. She quickly scanned her eyes around the boat, looking for something that might help. That was when her eyes locked onto something large an and metallic. "Leon," she said in a manner that was far too happy for someone being chased by a giant fish.

"What?" He asked, his voice laced with concentration. Hermione merely passed Leon the harpoon and he understood. Taking aim, he threw the weapon straight into the fish's back, and it gave a sickening yelp. With one final attempt, it took a weak swim towards the boat before falling to the lake floor.

All of a sudden Leon stumbled, and started swiping his knife at a rope that had wrapped itself around his leg pulling him down towards the water.

His knife was having little effect, so Hermione pulled out her wand. "Relashio," she uttered, pointing it straight at Leon's leg. The rope instantly came free, before falling straight into the water.

"Must have caught on that fish," Leon said in an exhausted voice. "Look, there's a little cabin over there. Maybe we should rest there for a while."

Hermione nodded, steering the boat over to a small pier. When they disembarked, Leon checked inside the cabin for anyone. "It's safe," he said happily. "Although I can't say for how long."

"Don't worry about that," said Hermione who was walking around the cabin, chanting some kind of spell. "Take my bag and try and find something for supper would you? I'll meet you in there in a minute."

Leon shrugged and headed inside. After pulling out all the food, which in Leon's opinion was enough to feed a small army, he decided to make them an omelette each using the eggs, cheese and some pre-cooked meat.

When Hermione entered the cabin her stomach grumbled at the smell. "Hungry eh?" Asked Leon cheerfully. "Sit yourself down and I'll bring everything over in a second."

Hermione sat at the small dining table, shortly joined by Leon. He slid a plate towards her and she smiled. "It looks delicious," she commented. It was nice to have someone cook for her for a change. When she was away with Harry and Ron last year she was always the one in charge of cooking.

"So what did you do outside then? Something to keep them away?"

Hermione nodded before saying, "yeah. Anyone who tries to come in will suddenly forget why they wanted to and leave. We're invisible to anyone out there. They can't hear or see us, so we're pretty safe until we need to leave."

"You honestly are amazing Hermione," beamed Leon happily.

"Thanks," she replied, blushing slightly. "By the way, what do you want to do about sleeping arrangements? I could duplicate the bed but there isn't really enough room."

Leon thought for a moment before saying, "I don't mind sharing as long as you don't steal the covers."

Hermione laughed. "I'll try my best not to," she commented. "But you better not snore."

It was Leon's turn to laugh. "Nobody's ever told me I do, so I think you'll be fine."

As they made their way over to the bed, Hermione discarded her jeans and climbed in first. Leon arched an eyebrow before she said that she "can't sleep with that many clothes on."

Leon nodded. "I'm the same. It was just unexpected that's all." He stripped down to his boxers, and Hermione managed to look away after only a quick glance this time, although the sight made her melt. "That's the second time I've caught you looking now," he said in a joking voice.

"Sorry, she replied sleepily before drifting off to sleep.

Leon woke up with a start as he heard Hermione's screams. He looked around the dimly lit room before realizing she was still in bed.

"Hermione," he said gently as the girl started writhing about on the bed. "Mione," he called, louder this time. "Mione, wake up," he said giving her a soft shake.

The girl's eyes flashed open and Leon could see the tears that were forming. "Bad dream?" He asked and Hermione nodded. "Do you want to talk about it?" She shook her head.

"Just hold me?" She asked in a mere whisper, and Leon pulled her close, wrapping his arms tightly around her. After about ten minutes of silently shaking, Hermione began to talk again. "I was dreaming that Voldemort was still alive… That he was the one controlling the parasites."

"You said that your friend killed him though," Leon said reassuringly. "He can't hurt you now."

Hermione frowned. "The amount of times Harry's defeated Voldemort, it wouldn't surprise me if he found another way to come back." She nestled herself in Leon's arms and gave a small yawn.

"Do you want to go to sleep like this?" He asked, looking down in time to see her nod. "Ok then, try and have some good dreams this time," he said before placing a kiss on the top of her head.

"Thank you Leon," she said quietly before closing her eyes and drifting off again.