Chapter 6
Hermione blushed has Viktor kissed her hand. "Are you ready to go?" he asked her. "Yes, just let me get my coat and my purse" she replied as she turned to get them. "She's still beautiful." thought Viktor as he waited for her to get back. As Hermione was walking back to the door she started to feel nervous. " I hope I look ok." she thought to herself. "Ok I'm ready." Hermione said as she took Viktor's hand.
As Hermione turned around to look at Viktor as she finished locking her front door she saw a limo in her drive way. She had a surprised look on her face that she couldn't hide. "We are going to a restaurant called Enchantment. It's a muggle restaurant. So we have to arrive in muggle style." he explained to her as he helped her into the limo. Hermione couldn't believe how big the limo was. "Oh Viktor it's beautiful. I've never been in a limo before." said Hermione as Viktor sat next to her in the limo. " Thought you might like it." Viktor said with a smile.
As they sat in the limo waiting to get to the restaurant there was silence. Viktor looked up at Hermione and said "I hope you like this restaurant. It's one of my favorites. It's nice and quiet. I don't get bothered here by fans." he said. "I think I've heard of it. But I've never been there before. I heard it's nice though." she replied. The Limo stopped in front of the restaurant Enchantment. It is a beautiful building with flower beds out front. When they walked inside it took Hermione's breath away. It reminded her of the muggle fairy tales her mother use to read to her as a child. Viktor smiled as he saw Hermione look around the restaurant in wonder. "Come on Hermione" he said to her gently as he took her hand. She didn't even notice that the head waiter was there to seat them. "Here is one of our best tables Mr. Krumm. Your server will be out shortly." said the head waiter before he left. Viktor pulled out Hermione's chair for her.
"He's still the same all these years. Still the gentleman." Hermione thought has she sat down.
The dinner was going wonderful. They made small talk at first, and then they started to talk about their memories from the Triwizard tournament. After dinner was over and Viktor paid the check Viktor took Hermione back to her house. "Would you like to take a walk with me?" asked Viktor. "Sure, we could take a walk in my garden and talk some more." As they started to walk Viktor gently took her hand in his. Hermione was having a good time. She was actually enjoying herself. They walked for a little while without saying anything. Viktor spoke first. "I was really surprised to see you at St. Mungo's . Last I heard everyone thought you were dead. What happened to you? Where did you go? If you don't mind me asking…… I mean." he said looking at the ground.
Viktor wasn't sure if he should have asked her that. After he asked her his questions Hermione got quiet and looked like she was going to cry. "Please don't cry Hermione. I didn't mean to make you upset." he said has he put his hand on her arm. "No….. it's ok. I suppose I owe you an explanation. It seems like I owe a lot of people an explanation for why I left." she replied. As she explained everything to Viktor Hermione began to worry. "Oh I hope he understands. I forgot how nice it is to be around him until now. I hope I don't mess things up." she thought to herself. After she explained everything to Viktor, he stood there and didn't say anything for a little while. "Well….. I understand now why you left and wanted to get away. The war was hard on everyone. But you could have let someone know you were still alive." he replied quietly.
"I know I wasn't thinking about anyone else or how everyone would react." said Hermione. "Well I'm glad your ok and alive and well. I've…. I've…missed you Hermione." said Viktor as he looked at her. "I've missed you too Viktor." replied Hermione shyly. Viktor gently lifted her head up with his hand. Hermione looked into his eyes. When they kissed Hermione felt so light and happy. Her whole body felt warm and tingly. She didn't want the kiss to end. When the kiss finally ended Viktor got up and said "It's getting late. I better go. I've got quid ditch practice tomorrow.. Let me walk you to your door." Hermione took Viktor's hand and as they walked to her door she felt Viktor give her hand a little squeeze. She looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you for the lovely evening Viktor I had a wonderful time." said Hermione. " I had a wonderful time too." replied Viktor. "Yes, that sounds like fun." said Hermione. "Well goodnight Hermione." said Viktor as he kissed her good night.
