Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger
Warnings: alternate universe; and het
Prompts: (Song) "You're in Love" by Taylor Swift; (Word) Freezing and (Length) 400 words or less

Summary: In her quest to find love, Hermione found advice in an unlikely source to point her in the right direction - by her side.


Tales of Harmony
09. Oblivious

It took Hermione a few years to realize how she left about Harry Potter, one of her best friends. In the beginning, Hermione had a crush on her friend, but she outgrew and she found affection for her other best friend, Ron Weasley. Those feelings were shared by Ron, but their relationship wasn't meant to be. While they cared deeply about one another, their romantic relationship was awkward and short-lived. In the end, they decided they were best as friends.

After their break-up, Ron waited a few months before asking Parvati Patil out. Hermione watched from a distance as they quickly fell in love. That was the kind of relationship Hermione wanted.

Deciding to take a chance, Hermione started dating. Unfortunately, Hermione didn't have that much luck. Most of the people she dated were interested in her because she was Harry Potter's friend or because she was famous herself.

"Why can I find a decent man?" Hermione asked one night, in front of the fire in the Gryffindor common room.

"Maybe you're looking in the wrong places," suggested Parvati.

Hermione frowned. She was looking everywhere.

Parvati sighed, rolling her eyes. "I know Ron is dense," she said, "but you're worse."

Hermione's frown deepened as she grew confused. It was clear she was missing something, but she didn't have a clue what she was missing. "What are you talking about?" she asked.

Shaking her head, Parvati tried to explain, "You haven't looked at your side for love."

Hermione stared at her roommate.

Parvati's eyes widened and a look of irritation flashed. "You're oblivious," she stated. "There is someone just right for you, all you need to do is open your eyes." Parvati walked off towards their dorm without another.

Hermione sighed, leaning back as she tried to think about what Parvati had said. She was deep in thought when someone joined her on the couch, pulling her from her thoughts. Removed from her thoughts, Hermione found herself freezing. She glanced over to see the dead fire.

"Here," Harry said, placing a blanket over her.

Hermione blinked a few times, as if seeing Harry for the first time as she recalled Parvati's words. Smiling, she leaned over to place a kiss on his cheek before settling into his side.


This was written for Five Drabble Collection Competition from Harry Potter Fanfiction Challenges Forum.
Assigned prompts: (Song) "You're in Love" by Taylor Swift; and (Word) Freezing


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