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Chapter 3: Leaving Hogwarts
After packing, the trio agreed to meet in the Great Hall, where the school would give them a formal goodbye. The story behind the mission would remain a secret, but it was well known that a new student would be returning with the three.
Harry and Ron arrived at the same time with their luggages shrunk to fit into their pockets. They waited at the Great Hall for Hermione, signing autographs and taking pictures with their adoring fans.
When she finally arrived, it had been a half hour past the set meeting time.
"You're late." whined Ron.
"OH SHUTUP!" Playfully slapping Ron, she kissed his cheek lightly in greeting.
Immediately Ron's scowl brightened into a silly smile, he pulled Hermione close, holding her at her waist.
"OH GET A ROOM!" Harry disgustedly remarked.
"Jealous, Harry?" Ron teased.
"No, just disgusted." Harry replied, laughing.
Ron punched Harry in the shoulder, and Harry stopped laughing.
"OW! Hey! What was that for?"
"Your teasing."
"SENSITIVE!"
"AM NOT!"
In the midst of their childish argument, Dumbledore arrived. Rolling her eyes and leaving the two arguing men, Hermione walked over to Dumbledore.
"Ready?"
"Yup. Everything's packed. I do hope she'll come back with us." Hermione reported, checking off her checklist.
"Oh, she will. Don't worry." Dumbledore assured her.
Hermione froze and stared puzzled at Dumbledore. She stared into his face, trying to read his expression. Finally, she sighed and shrugged her shoulders. Dumbledore was either extremely hard to read, or just expressionless.
"If you say so."
"Well, you should be off." Dumbledore advised and nodded towards the door, smiling, his eyes twinkling.
"Yeah, I guess so."
Saying goodbye to the Headmaster and the students, she screamed at the still fighting duo.
"Both of you, be quiet. We're leaving."
"But sweetie, he..."
"But Mione he...."
"I DON'T CARE WHO STARTED! We're leaving! NOW!"
Stomping her foot, to accentuate her point, she stood there her hands on her hip glaring menacingly, daring the two to speak.
"Yes Mione...."
"Yes sweetie..."
Cowering from her, their heads bowed the two waved goodbye to everyone, and prepared to apparate.
"All set? Alright, let's go." Hermione instructed.
And with three little pops, they disappeared, leaving the crowd to head towards the Great Hall for dinner.
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