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Chapter 13
Viktor once a again had a limo waiting outside. Ginny touched Hermione's arm and whispered to Hermione "Wow, that's a big car." Hermione laughed "Ginny it's called a limo and it looks like a stretch limo." said Hermione. The ride to the restaurant was pleasant although Hermione felt a little out of place since Harry, Viktor and Ginny started to talk about the game the entire time it took them to get the restaurant.
The restaurant was beautiful, with elegant paintings on the walls and music playing in the background. As they were waiting for the food to arrive they started to talk about quidditch again, which Hermione had very little to say about. It's not that she didn't like to watch quidditch, especially with Viktor playing but she didn't know much about it.
"I don't want to hear about quidditch all night." she thought to herself. Hermione cleared her throat and asked "So Harry how is work going?" Harry gave her a confused look and said "It's going ok Hermione. Why are you asking me about work? You already asked me how work was going earlier." said Harry. Hermione sighed. "I was just trying to change the subject Harry." she replied. "Why do you want to change the subject? We're talking about quidditch the best game ever invented." replied Harry. Before Hermione could say anything Ginny spoke up. "Ok Hermione if you want to change the subject let's talk about you and Viktor." said Ginny with a big grin on her face. Both Hermione and Viktor blushed at Ginny's comment and Harry had a surprised look on his face. "So Viktor where do you see your relationship with Hermione going?" Ginny asked.
"What am I suppose to say? That I picture us getting married.?" thought Viktor. Finally Viktor looked at Ginny and was about to say something when Hermione got up and said "Ginny I need to use the restroom come with me" "Oh I don't need to go. I want to hear what Viktor has to say." replied Ginny. Hermione took Ginny by the arm and gave her a firm but light squeeze and gave her a stern look. "Um….I guess I do need to go after all." replied a sheepish Ginny as she got up from the table.
When they entered the bathroom Hermione gave Ginny such a grave and serious look. She looked so mad at that point, that she looked just like Professor McGonagall when she was mad. Ginny shuddered at the resemblance that Hermione shared with their old transfiguration teacher when angry. "Ginevra Molly Potter! How could you ask Viktor that? Didn't I tell you not to ask him such a thing?!" raved an angry Hermione. Ginny looked at Hermione with wide eyes for a moment. "Hermione will be quiet down? The other women are starting to stare at us." Ginny said in a low voice. Hermione looked around and saw that there were at least six women looking at them with curious looks on their faces. "What are you looking at?! I happen to be having a private conversation with my friend." said an annoyed Hermione. All the women looked at them shrugged and turned to leave. As the women left they were giggling and whispering to each other.
Hermione rolled her eyes and then focused her attention to Ginny. "Well….. I'm waiting Ginevra." said Hermione with her arms crossed over her chest. "Ok, I'm sorry Hermione. It's just that you guys have been dating for a while now. You should settle down and get married and most of all be happy. Since you've been with Viktor you have been so happy. I can see it when your with him Hermione. That and you not getting any younger." answered Ginny. "What do you mean I'm not getting any younger?" asked Hermione. "Look we've been in here long enough. Come on the guys will be wondering where we are." said Ginny as she took Hermione by the arm. For so reason Hermione let Ginny drag her out of the bathroom and back to their table.
Viktor got up out of his chair and pulled Hermione's chair out for her. Hermione smiled at him and said "Thank you Viktor." "Your welcome." he replied. After Ginny and Hermione sat back down at the table it got somewhat awkward, no one knew what to say next. That is until Ginny said "So Viktor, you never answered my question." "I can't believe she's at it again. I mean after I told her not." thought Hermione Viktor turned to Ginny and asked "What was your question again?" "I asked you where your relationship with Hermione is going?" Viktor looked at Hermione and then to Ginny. He didn't answer her right away. "Well, I'm not sure. That is something we haven't talked about. That I'd like to discuss with Hermione. But I do know that I don't want her out of my life again." replied Viktor as he turned to look at Hermione. Hermione blushed and smiled.
After dinner was over Harry and Ginny were dropped off at their house. They said their goodbyes and they all agreed to go out together again sometime. Viktor dropped off Hermione at her house and walked her to her door. "Hermione…… where do you think our relationship is going?" he asked. Having Viktor ask her this surprised her. "I love you Viktor and I don't want you out of my life again either. I haven't been this happy since…..well….since….Ron. I think I'm almost ready to move on with my life but there is one thing I have to do first before I can really commit to our relationship. I'll let you know when that time is ok?" said Hermione as looked at the ground. Viktor took his hand and gently lifted her head up so he could look into her eyes. "Hermione, I understand. I'm willing to wait as long as it takes." he replied before he kissed her gently on the lips. "I'll be in touch." he said as he pulled away from their kiss. "Goodnight Viktor." replied Hermione.