*Epilogue*


After we shared a full English breakfast together my parents then let me and Cedric go up to my bedroom; I knew that it wouldn't be long before Mr Diggory came to collect Cedric. As me and Cedric sat cuddled up on my bed I wanted to tell him not to go; but I knew that I couldn't be selfish. Cedric had responsibilities and he had to go through with them; and it wouldn't be long before we could spend more time together. I knew that I was going to have to get used to not spending time with Cedric; as after this year I was going to only be able to see him at Hogsmede when and if he was going to be able to come and see me.

We shared a few kisses; and he promised that he couldn't wait to spend time with me next week. I asked him what did he have planned and he just winked at me and pulled me into a hug. He stated that he was going to tell me as he wanted to keep it as a surprise; I couldn't help but chuckle at my playful dashing white knight. If wanted to surprise me then I was going to let him; I would make it up to him and surprise him when we went on a date back at Hogwarts.

Then my parents called us down and when we both went downstairs Mr Diggory was sitting waiting in our living room with my parents. I watched as Mr Diggory handed Cedric a bag and Cedric pulled out a dark brown cape and tie. We all chatted aimlessly as Cedric tied his tie and shrugged into his cape; I liked how our parents were getting on and my parents were very interested in the work that Mr Diggory does. And as they got engrossed in their conversation me and Cedric left the room to go and get Cedric's things out of the guest room and have a private goodbye.

"I don't want you to go" I pouted after Cedric had finished putting his things in his bag and fastened his bag.

"I don't want to go either baby" he said as he stood in front of me and he wrapped his arms around my waist.

"But my father needs me" he sighed.

"I know" I smiled meekly.

"You are a man of honour and promise; and I couldn't be more proud of you even if I tired" I grinned up at him as I wrapped both of my arms around his neck.

"Really?" he smiled as he brushed his nose against mine.

"Yes" I muttered.

"Of course I am; and I always will be" I vowed.

"I love you" Cedric said proudly.

"I love you too" I answering lovingly and I watched as Cedric's face slowly gravitated to mine. Our lips crushed together and as we both started to fall into the kiss a thought then came to me. I still couldn't believe that Cedric was mine; but one thing I knew for definite is the fact that this is how it was going to stay - forever.


When I watched as Cedric and his father apparated out of my living room I couldn't help but sigh; I then started to reassure myself on the fact that I could see Cedric next week. When I looked at my parents I noticed that they had blank looks on their faces which started to make my stomach burn in panic.

"What did you think?" I asked even though part of me didn't want to know the answer.

"He seems a lovely boy" my mother smiled.

"Father?" I asked.

"Do you not like him?" I questioned out loud.

"I do like him Hermione; it's just the age gap that worries me" he admitted.

"I understand that I really do" I nodded meekly before I looked down to the floor. I knew to expect this; and I could only hope that as time went on that they would become more settled with Cedric.

"However-" my father started which made me look back at him.

"I can see why you like him" he smiled.

"You can?" I muttered.

"Yes; he is someone who I envisioned that you would be with" he added and I felt the panic started to leave my stomach.

"Thank you father" I grinned at him.

"Mother" I said as I nodded in her direction and I watched as she also grinned at me.

"I just want to make sure that you aren't being rushed into anything-" my father added.

"Father please" I whined.

"I really don't want to have the talk with you" I sighed.

"Be that as it may; but your boyfriend is a lot older than you" he stressed.

"Two years older" I amended for him.

"Yes" he agreed.

"And there might come a time when he wants to-" he started and I watched as he started to fall into embarrassment.

"Erm" he muttered.

"Develop things" he finally decided on.

"I know" I nodded.

"But Cedric would never force me to do something that I didn't want to do; and I hoped I didn't have to give you this information" I sighed.

"Yes?" my mother said as both of my parent's face dropped in panic.

"But me and Cedric have already talked about-" I started nervously as I brushed some loose hair behind my right ear.

"You know" I hinted on.

"Right?" my mother answered for the pair of them.

"And neither of us are ready; we are very happy with the way things are" I answered hoping that I was reassuring them. I knew they worried about me before; but me having an older boyfriend was showing me that they were going to worry about me even more now!

"But if things did start to develop please be assured that those choices won't be taken lightly" I stressed.

"Ok" my mother nodded.

"I believe you" she added.

"Me too" my father smiled warmly.

"Thank you" I grinned. I was so glad that my parents were able to have this short time with Cedric; I knew that they would come to love the man that had stolen my heart. And I couldn't wait to see where life was going to take the four of us next.


Hey guys, here we are the final chapter of our little story together. I hope you have enjoyed it; yes I know that it was only a short story but that was my intention. I am also happy to reveal that the first chapter of our next story in our series (Hidden Annoyance) is getting posted straight after this. See there is more to our story that meets the eye and I can't wait to share the rest of the story with you.

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