Ron descended the stairs and pushed through the doors. He stood staring for a long time at the woman he loved. He wanted to talk to her, but he knew he couldn't. When she was engrossed in a book there was nothing he could do to stop her. Resigned, he smiled and stretched out on the sofa in Ravenclaw's private office.
Hermione was sitting next to him in one of the plush chairs reading a book from the shelves. He glanced at the cover and noticed the title: Defensive Deduction.
Ever since she found the Ravenclaw chamber, Hermione spent most wakeful hours down here. Ron quite enjoyed their time down here. She read and wrote while he napped or generally kept her company. It was certainly more cozy than the library.
"Hi Ron."
"Huh?" Ron mumbled.
"How was your nap?" Hermione asked him.
"Was I asleep?"
"You sure were. Your little snores are so cute."
Defensively, Ron grumbled, "I don't snore."
With a chortle Hermione said, "Oh, ok. Then I guess there's a tiny Erumpent running loose in here somewhere."
She was kneeling in front of him. She brushed the hair from his face and gently kissed his lips. Looking into his eyes she said, "I love you so much."
He smiled and said, "I love you too Mione."
She stood and looked around the small office. "I'm so glad I found this place. I've learned loads from these books."
"I'm just glad you stopped looking for that potion. It seems like nothing but trouble."
She smiled at him and said, "Me too." She took a seat behind the desk and said, "I've got to write a letter to Harry. I have some great ideas for him. Don't you have patrols now?"
Checking the time he said, "Damn, I need to go." He hurriedly put on his coat and grabbed his wand. He bent down and kissed her on the forehead. "See you later."
"See you later," she said as she watched him go.