AN: For Globetrotter Competition (NYC: Write about someone/thing peaceful) and If You Dare (900. Teasing). For Nina.
Hermione feels a certain sadness as they return home from the train station. It's been years since the house has been so empty, and she immediately finds herself fretting.
What if Rose has forgotten something? What if Hugo gets lost? What if-
Ron stops in front of her abruptly, reaching back in a gesture for her to do the same. "Hear that?" he asks, his tone surprisingly serious.
Hermione pauses, straining to hear anything. Perhaps Ron has seen something. Have they been robbed? "What is it?" she asks, drawing her wand.
He turns, a teasing smile on his lips. "Absolute silence," he says, wrapping his arms around his wife. "No loud voices. No bangs and explosions. Isn't it peaceful?"
In spite of her worries, Hermione returns the smile. "Ron, be serious," she laughs.
"I am serious. How are we going to cope with no kids around and a house to ourselves?" he asks, his tone suggestive as he raises his brows.
Getting the message, Hermione shrugs, fighting a grin. "I'm sure we'll think of something."
"Of course. You're the smart one," he says, scooping her into his arms and carrying her off.