A couple days passed and Harry had almost fully adjusted to the Granger's way of life. One morning Harry went downstairs to have breakfast and he was shocked to find Remus and Hermione talking downstairs.
"Hi, Harry," said Lupin,"Tonks invited me to stay for a few days because she is kind of lonely without another order member around."
Tonks bounded down the stairs after that moment and jumped into Remus's arms. He spun her around and then set her down. Remus and Tonks both had the biggest smile on their faces.
"They are together, aren't they?" whispered Harry not having a clue as usual.
"Yep, they got together last week sometime," answered Hermione.
"So, I take it Tonks missed him?" asked Harry.
Hermione nodded and headed towards the kitchen table. Harry followed her and just as they were both going to sit down, the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it," Hermione said as the doorbell rang again.
After a couple of moments, Harry heard Hermione groan. He was interested in finding out what was distressing Hermione so much. Harry walked up behind Hermione and looked past her. He saw a little boy about twelve or thirteen with something he was hiding behind him. Harry made a little noise that sound similar to a chuckle. That little sound made Hermione spin around quickly. She was about to lose her balance when Harry steadied her by putting his hands around her waist. She looked into his imposing green eyes and gave him a pleading look.
"Please, work with me," whispered Hermione slipping away from Harry's hands.
Harry gave a small nod and walked the short ways towards the door. He stood behind her. Hermione's next move shocked him to say the least. Hermione reached behind her and grabbed Harry's hands. She put his hands around her waist and then leaned back against Harry.
"Hi, Joey," said Hermione," what do you have for me this time?"
"Oh, just some wildflowers that reminded me of you, Hermione," replied Joey.
"Harry, dear, can you put these in a vase?" inquired Hermione.
Even though only a few moments had passed, Harry had felt quite content with Hermione in his arms. So content, that Hermione had to ask him a second time to put the flowers in a vase. He heard her the second time so he nodded and then went off to put them in a vase. He really wanted to throw them away because he hated that a little boy had a crush on Hermione. When he came back, Hermione gave Harry a small peck on the lips and said while winking," Thanks, hon."
When Hermione looked back at Joey, she saw that his jaw had dropped. Joey, a brown hair, brown eyed boy, looked close to tears. In sixth year, Harry found out he could read bits and peaces of people's minds. Harry was curious to see what little Joey was thinking.
'I am going to win Hermione, no matter how longs it takes.' Thought Joey.
Harry thought that Joey was a little too determined. Hermione said goodbye as nicely as she could. Harry and Hermione came back inside for a while. Later that day, they went outside and hung out. They swam for a little bit. During their swim at one point, Harry scared Hermione by popping out of the water. She shrieked and then jumped at him, trying to dunk him. Harry grinned as he sputtered water because this was the most fun he had had in his life, but soon some of that happiness would be gone.