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Chapter 12

Hermione opened her eyes in surprise. Charlie was standing above her. She smiled, "How did you know where to find me?" He smiled and took a seat next to her. He grasped her hand making her blush. "To be honest, I didn't know you were here. This is my thinking spot too." He smiled and Hermione practically melted. "I can leave if you'd like.." He shook his head, grasping her hand tighter.

"What did you come here to think about?" he asked. She sighed, "Well, mostly about my future. I'm just so unsure of what I want to do.. I mean, I just feel so unsure. And that's not something I'm used to. I don't even know where to begin."

Charlie nodded, "That's why I came here to think too. The future is so unpredictable Hermione, so let's not waste time worrying about it, okay?" She nodded and leaned forward, capturing his lips in a kiss. After a moment, she pulled away blushing. He placed his hand on her cheek, "I love it when you do that. Your cheeks turn the most beautiful shade of red." She smiled and blushed even more.

"Professor Flitwick offered my a position as his apprentice over the summer. He wants me to take his position in the fall so he can fully dedicate himself to the research." Hermione told Charlie, not sure of what type of reaction he would give her.

He patted her on the back, "Congrats Mione! That's wonderful." She simply nodded. "I think I might take it. I want to wait until the end of the year and see how things pan out." He nodded. They both understood the subliminal message there: wait and see how things with us pan out.

They both laid there in the sun, holding hands. No one was saying anything, and that was all right. They were the type of couple.. wait, where they a couple? Was it official?

As if Charlie could read her thoughts, he spoke up. "Hermione, will you be my girlfriend?" She nodded, "Yes!" She rolled on top of him and gave him little butterfly kisses all over his face. It was heavenly. Smirking, Charlie rolled them over so he'd be on top and began kissing her passionately. "Mione?" he asked. "Mhmmmm," was the response he got. "Mum's having a family dinner Sunday night, will you come with me?" Hermione's eyes opened. "I suppose.." she answered timidly. "What's wrong?" he asked, confused. Hermione sighed, "I just don't want your mum to think I'm some sort of scarlet woman, going through her sons..." Charlie laughed. "She'd probably be ecstatic. She wants you as a daughter in law so badly. Besides, you are perfect. She'll be happy for us." Charlie kissed her forehead and she nodded.

"Charlie, we have to go see Dumbledore today." Hermione stated.

"Why?"

"Well, silly, I can't be a student in your class anymore.. people will just think I'm sleeping with you for a good grade. Even though, I would never." She giggled. Charlie nodded in agreement. "Let's go right now."

The two of them got up and walked back to the castle holding hands. Hermione smiled, Charlie really did make her happy. They made their way to the office and Charlie said the password, Acid Pops.

Dumbledore looked happy to see them. "What can I do for such a lovely couple?" he asked, his blue eyes twinkling.

Hermione blushed, "Well, that's why we are here."

"It wouldn't be appropriate for Hermione to take my class anymore." Charlie said.

Dumbledore nodded, "Of course. We have two options. You can drop the class Ms. Granger, or you can take the N.E.W.T. for it now if you think you are ready. That way you can still get the credit."

Hermione nodded eagerly. "I'd love to take the N.E.W.T. for it early! When shall I do it?"

Dumbledore smiled at her eagerness, "I think Tuesday would be good. That way you have this weekend and then Monday for preparation." Smiling, Hermione nodded. She left the office while Charlie stayed behind to talk to the Headmaster about something.

She lingered outside the door waiting for him. After a moment, he exited smiling. "What was all that about?" she asked. "Just getting permission to leave this weekend." He answered, with a glint of trouble in his eyes. He walked Hermione back to her room. "Make sure you study tons tonight, we're going somewhere tomorrow morning and won't be back until Sunday evening if that's all right with you." Hermione nodded, she was excited for whatever Char had planned.

She walked into her room to see Gin and Blaise snogging on the couch. "Ewwww guys, seriously!" Hermione teased. They broke apart, blushing. She laughed, "You may continue as soon as I am safely in my room." Ginny laughed and Blaise shot her a wink. Shaking her head, Hermione entered her room, closing the door and pressing a silencing charm upon it.

She pulled out all her Care of Magical Creature books from throughout the years and began flipping through them furiously, studying and absorbing everything. This would be easy, she knew it. However, she found herself lingering on the information about dragons a bit longer than all the other sections. A new found interest perhaps? Smiling, she continued to study.