Title: Parks & Ponds
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Hermione
"Something gleamed in the light of the wand, and Harry spun about, but all that was there was a small, frozen pool, its cracked black surface glittering as he raised the wand higher to examine it…"
He was trudging down the snow-covered sidewalk, on his way back to the flat. Hands shoved deep in his pockets, he continued walking while looking up at all the buildings; most of downtown London had already headed home for the holidays, with a few lights scattered here or there signaling a few trying to accomplish everything before the break for the new year.
The streets were deserted as they should be on Christmas Eve; everyone at home enjoying time with their families and kids excited with Santa's impending visit.
Harry started to pick up his pace once he looked up and saw it was 6pm, according to Big Ben. His mind was racing hoping that she would understand as he thought back to what he told her earlier that morning
"I'll be home around 4pm and I'll start making dinner for you." He reminded her before giving her a kiss and heading out the door.
Of course the Auror Office would choose today of all days to hold a meeting regarding one of the most saught-after dark wizard today. And Harry couldn't just get up and leave if he expected to keep his job, after all.
He was about halfway home when he turned the corner and was face-to-face with a silver figure. He had no idea how long it had been there, but he knew his wifes' patronus anywhere.
The Doe trotted down the empty lane, expecting him to follow in its wake. Under normal circumstances, he would have continued on his way home but he knew she would lead him to her.
After 5 minutes or so and entering the now-deserted park, they came upon what looked to be a clearing. Once there, the patronus disappeared, leaving him in complete darkness. He pulled out his wand to shed some light in front of him. Something gleamed in the light of the wand, and Harry spun about, but all that was there was a small, frozen pool, its cracked black surface glittering as he raised the wand higher to examine it. Leaning down on it, he felt it was thicker than originally thought.
He glanced up, noticing a new source of brightness in the distance. Her bushy-hair never failed to give her away at first look.
"Hermione?" He said through the void.
"I thought of something better than dinner at home." She replied back. She clicked the metal object in her hand a few times, restoring light to the once-dark street lamps.
He looked her over once and noticed another shiny object in her hands. No, not one, a pair. She took a step forward onto the ice before gliding over to him in a few strides.
"Up for a night ice skating session?" she inquired, while holding up a pair of skates meant for him.
"Sure beats the hell out of my plan!" He answered enthusiastically
Putting the skates on, he joined her out in middle of the frozen pond and the pair coasted around under the stars, lost in the present and not wanting to leave this moment.
