Author's note: This R-rated drabble was written for thrihyrne's birthday.

Nox Prima Hermionae

"Ouch."

"Sorry." Ron tried shifting his weight to his other elbow. "Is that better?"

"Yes."

For half a minute faint creaks and the rustle of bedclothes was all that could be heard.

"There?"

"Let me. . ." Hermione tilted her hips back. "Try now."

This time Ron managed to push inside. "Wow, Hermione," he said in a tone of wonder.

She suppressed the desire to giggle, and kissed him.

Within moments he said, "Oh. . . oh!" and then, anxiously, "I'm sorry. . . was that all right for you?"

"It was fine." All the books she had read had not told her very much after all.