Chapter 8: a walk around the gardens

Belle held a squirming Crookshanks in her arms, trying to stuff him in his basket. Barry smiled.

"Hermione Jean Granger. You are the most wonderful person I have met."

Belle raised her eyebrows. "Barry. What have I told you..."

"You are so much like her! She loves reading, she has a cat called Crookshanks..."

Belle blushed.

"And she is brave. She likes me... Hey. do you want to join me for a dance?"

"Yes, I'd like that."