Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and all the other wonderful creations of the fabulous J.K. Rowling. Heck, I probably don't even own the plot!
A/N: Halloweens are very poplar days in the Harry Potter world, so I decided to write this as the 7th year Halloween, but it is not meant to necessarily come true, but I sure wish it would! :-D Now, on to the story!!
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One Autumn Night"Well, I'd like to wish everyone a very happy Halloween!!! Now, dig in!!!" yelled Professor Dumbledore over the huge crowd of students. It was Halloween 1997, and though it seemed like it was a grand jolly feast, it wasn't. There was only one thing on everyone's mind that one autumn night, and it fit the mood of the weather exactly—rainy, cold, and windy. Harry Potter had left to fight Voldemort on September 20th, only known to Dumbledore. And today was yet another day of wondering, when—and if—he'll come back.
Everyone was eating and talking now; the mood had gotten lighter since Dumbledore had made all different candies suddenly appear on all the tables. Suddenly, a voice interrupted their festivities. "Professor, there's someone here for you," Filch announced to the Great Hall.
"Let them in," Dumbledore ordered Filch.
A man with an emerald cloak came into the Great Hall and down the middle aisle to where the professors sat. He turned to Dumbledore and mumbled a few incoherent words to him. Professor McGonagall gasped. Snape had a funny countenance on his face, and some of the other teachers smiled and gave appraising looks towards the 'Mystery Man'. (A/N: slices of pumpkin pie to anyone who guesses who it is!)
Dumbledore stood up. "May I publicly re-welcome Mr. Harry James Potter, defeater of the Late Lord Voldemort!" he announced over the many whispers of the students. The Great Hall exploded with claps and cheers, with the exception of some of the Slytherins, as he turned around and took down his hood.
Ron and Hermione both stood up and sprinted towards the Head Table. Harry and Ron shared a brotherly embrace (A/N: he he inside joke sorry), and then Harry turned to Hermione. He hugged her tightly, and then parted, still holding hands. Harry looked as if he was contemplating something important. (A/N: hmm…I wonder…)
An "Oh, screw it!" was heard before Harry cupped Hermione's cheeks with his hands and kissed her senseless. She returned the gesture by wrapping her arms around his neck. She had to stand on her tiptoes to reach him, and they were so close it was if they could never let go.
Professor McGonagall was tearing from happiness, while Dumbledore raised his goblet in their direction. Snape even had a twisted grin on his face, while Ron was showing off a relieved smile. Some people were clapping and cheering, and some were finding humor in the situation by saying "Get a room!" or "Awww…". Everyone had a reason to celebrate on that one autumn night.
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