AN: inspired by the song: All I ask of you by the phantom of the opera.
Hermione rubbed some warmth back into her arms as she stood on the balcony, looking out on the vast grounds surrounding Hogwarts. She was wearing a sleeveless gown and was regretting it already. She didn't like these stuffy balls and her date had other things on his mind.
A larger hand covering hers as they pull her close to his chest. "I finally found you my love."
Hermione turned around, looking into the honey coloured eyes belonging to Theo Nott. They had been dating for a few years and Hermione felt like they were going steady. She hoped he would propose soon but every time she felt like he was ready to take the step something put them back at the start.
"Why did the brave lioness run from a bunch of snakes?" Theo said before he pressed a soft kiss on her forehead.
"I needed some fresh air. It was overly warm in there." Hermione placed her head against his chest.
Theo played with a few curls that were cascading down her back. "Hermione I know we've been dancing around this subject but tonight on the anniversary of the end of the war, I want us to start our own anniversary. I want to start our life together and finally be able to shout it from the rooftops that I bagged myself a fierce lioness."
Hermione looked up, smiled at him. Theo pressed a soft kiss on her lips. "What I as trying to say was, will you be the next Lady of Nott manor?"
Hermione's eyes were suspiciously wet when she nodded her head. She pulled him closer and kissed him. The sound of fireworks went off behind her, but Hermione didn't care. She had all the fireworks she needed right in front of her.