A/N: Okay, I know this one's kinda short...but it's really just a filler chapter for lack of not knowing what else to write. Anyway, enjoy!
Ch. 10 ~ Hogwarts Express
Hermione's POV
~ Hermione's Dream ~
"Hermione!" I jumped as Ginny stormed in the door. I turned to face her. She was so beautiful in her dress. It was an aqua color, subtle yet bright. It was a simple, off-the-shoulder, full-length bell-like skirt with ruffles down the front. Her red hair was pulled up into a bun with two ringlets framing each side of her face. Her green eyes sparkled. "Sorry I'm late, but Neville wouldn't stop kissing me when I told him about the new baby."
I smiled at her. "It's okay, let's just go." Ginny nodded at me, a grin on her face. Well, this was it. This was my last moment single. In a half hour I would be joining Ginny on the married side. I shook my thoughts out of my head as Ginny pulled me out of the room. I heard the music coming from the chapel when I spotted my father waiting patiently by the door.
"Good luck, 'Mione." Ginny took her place in the ceremony.
"Oh, my beautiful princess." I smiled at my father as he kissed my cheek. "I'm so proud of you, Hermione…Hermione…Hermione… Hermione… Hermione… Hermione… Hermione… Hermione…"
~ End ~
"Hermione…Hermione!" I slowly opened my eyes and found Ginny staring down at me. "'Bout time you woke up! Everyone's waiting for you!"
It took me a minute to realize where I was and what day it was. I was still in the Burrow and it was a week before Christmas. It was also the second to last day before Hogwarts' Christmas holiday, and we were supposed to catch a special run of the Hogwarts Express in 45 minutes. "Oh! I'm sorry!" I leapt out of bed and Ginny, although still very pregnant, helped me get ready.
"'Bout time girls," Ron teased as we came down the stairs. Ginny went to Neville's side and he kissed her on the cheek. "Well, now that we're all together, we have a train to catch." Ron kissed me and the group of us headed out the door.
When we got to Kings Cross, we decided to split up. It would probably look suspicious if eight people suddenly disappeared behind platforms 9 and 10. Harry had arranged for the special train run, though I don't think Dumbledore knew we were coming. Maybe he did, I wasn't sure.
We finally got on the train and it began its long journey to the Hogwarts station. It felt weird to be here, but it also felt very comfortable. I smiled at Ron as he pulled me into a compartment and put a Disillusionment Charm on it. "Why, Ronald Weasley, what is this now?" He only pulled me close to him and kissed me passionately. I gave in for a minute, but pulled away reluctantly. "Ron, it's a long trip…let's talk."
Ron gave me a disappointed look but nodded. We sat down in the compartment. "So, did Harry talk to you at all about this whole Lara thing?"
Ron seemed a bit uncomfortable about the subject matter, but he talked anyway. "Yes, he's hurt by it obviously. But he loves Lara so it will work itself out." He smiled at me and kissed my hand.
"I don't know; I can't help but worry about him. I mean, Lara's a different person now, don't you think?"
Ron nodded. "Yeah, she seems that way to me too." Ron suddenly got very quiet.
"Ron, do you think she might be who she says she isn't?" I suddenly remembered the first few minutes we were back at the Burrow. Harry introduced Lara and the older adults whispered. "I mean, your Mum obviously knows who she is, and she didn't exactly seem thrilled that we had found out. And Remus won't talk to Harry right now, what is that about?"
Ron shook his head. "I don't know, Hermione. All I know is that we have to trust Lara until we find out otherwise. Not for us, for Harry's sake." I nodded. Yes, of course I trusted Lara, for Harry's sake. But I couldn't help but worry that there was a chance she was going to hurt Harry. "Let's not talk about it now, Hermione. Let's just enjoy the ride." He gave me a devious grin and I couldn't help but smile.
Ron leaned over and kissed me. We had no idea how close we were to Hogwarts station, but it didn't matter. We were together and we were going to enjoy each other for the second time since we got together. I kissed him back, wrapping my arms around him and he pushed me back onto the seat. We each let go of our emotions and only stopped when we felt the train slowing down. We were back at Hogwarts station.
A/N: Okay, it was kind of dull, but it wasn't that bad, was it?