Hermione groaned as she realized the visitor was none other than Ginny Weasley, "I forgot you were coming by Ginny."
Remus chuckled and turned his head so he could hide his grin in Hermione's hair, "We also forgot to consider her in telling the others," He murmured.
"Are either of you going to answer my question?" Ginny put her hands on her hips in a way very much like Molly Weasley.
Hermione sighed, "Might as well. You won't leave without it," She gestured for the redhead to have a seat.
Ginny grinned as she sat down in one of the chairs, "You got that right. So, spill."
Remus paused the movie and started to get up, "How about I leave you ladies to talk?"
Hermione grabbed his wrist and pulled him back down, "Oh no, this is one time you're gonna stay right here. I'm not taking her grilling alone."
"Fine. If you insist," Remus settled back next to her.
"You two look adorable, by the way." Ginny pointed out.
"Yeah yeah," Hermione rolled her eyes, "Anyway, as for when this happened. Just over this past weekend."
"On your little retreat for bookworms?" Ginny inquired.
"Yes," Remus answered this time, "Hermione's my mate."
"Your mate…." It took Ginny a second to understand it but it was obvious when she did as her eyes grew wide briefly before her expression softened, "Well, congratulations. I always thought you two would be perfect for each other."
Hermione let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "We only got home maybe a couple of hours ago. So you're the first to know. Please don't tell anyone else. Let us tell them."
Ginny waved her off, "Don't worry about that. I won't tell anyone. You have my word," She then looked directly at Remus, "Mate or not, you hurt her, and you'll quickly find yourself on the other end of my wand."
Remus held his hands up in defense, "I'd never hurt her. But if I do, you'll be first to know from me. I'll even deliver myself to you."
Ginny nodded in approval, "Well that's all I'll say for now," She stood up, "Welcome home to both of you. Though I suggest you block off your floo after I leave so you don't get any more visits before you're ready," Ginny waved to the couple and was soon leaving through the floo.
Taking Ginny's advice, Hermione waved her wand and blocked off the floo. She then settled back against Remus.
"Well, that could've been worse," Hermione huffed.
"You're telling me," Remus chuckled, "I've heard how nasty her bat bogey hex is. I've done well to never experience it so far. I'd rather keep that track record for as long as I can."
Hermione giggled as she reached for the remote to start the movie back up, "Well at least you learned the lesson after hearing about it. Ron's had it used on him at least five times and he still hasn't learned the lesson," She started the movie back up and set the remote down.
Remus chuckled, "Some people just never learn," He pulled her close and kissed the top of her head before turning his attention back to the movie.
"Honestly, I think she's just gotten to the point she enjoys using it on him," She giggled as she focused her attention back on the movie.
It was in comfortable silence the couple watched the movie. By the end of the movie, Remus perked up as he heard a change in Hermione's breathing pattern. He looked down to find she'd fallen asleep. With a soft smile, he turned off the tv. With a careful movement, he picked her up and carried her to their room and tucked her into bed, transfiguring her clothes into pajamas before pulling the blanket up.
He kissed her forehead then headed back to the living room to clean up their snacks and drinks. Once that was finished, he turned off the lights as he made his way back to their room.
He changed for bed, removing his shirt and leaving himself in pajama pants before slipping into bed on the other side. He was a little surprised at first when Hermione instinctively turned over and moved to snuggle with him without waking up.
But soon, he gently snuggled her as he brought his arm around her and soon was slipping off to sleep too.