Been a long time since I have done anything with this story. But I thought it was time to give it another go as I have big plans for this one! Only a short update to see if my new ideas can build and work out. Thanks for everyone's reviews, please keep them coming. Enjoy!
"Hermione!" Harry shouted after her as she was walking into the great hall with Ginny
"Harry. I was just coming to look for you" Hermione smiled at Harry.
"Quick come with me! It's important" Harry said as convincing as he could manage. He grabbed Hermione's hand and dragged her away. "Sorry Ginny"
"Harry, where are we going?" Hermione said running to keep up with Harry.
"No time to explain. Come on!"
Once they reach the portrait to their common room, Harry gestured to Hermione to go through. When Hermione walked in she gasped. There was a round table in the middle of the living area covered with a white linen table cloth, tea lights were alight encircling it. Rose petals were spread over the table cloth, with two place settings laid out opposite each other. The only light in the room was the tea lights, which lit only the table and surrounding area, making it seem like they were in the middle of nowhere.
"Oh Harry. Did you do this?" Hermione looked up at him
"Yes. Do you like it?" Harry didn't need to ask, he could see how happy Hermione looked
"It's wonderful" Hermione looked into Harry's eyes and she noticed that for the first time in a long while they aren't tanned with pain. She kissed him softly on the lips and they wrapped their arms around each other.
"I love you" Hermione whispered into Harry's ear
"I love you too" Harry pulled away and looked at her. She looked beautiful as normal "Miss Granger, will you care to join me?" Harry held out his hand
"I would love to Mr Potter" Hermione took Harry's hand and he lead her over to the table, stepping over the tea lights.
Once they were both sat down, there was a knock at the door. Harry glanced at his watch, 7 exactly. Hermione looked at Harry confused,
"Come in" Harry shouted
"Mr Potter, Miss Granger are you ready for your meal?"
"Yes Dobby, thank you" Dobby was carrying two silver trays which he proceeded to put on top of their plates. He was wearing the socks that Harry had brought him and had tried to put a tie on but wasn't very successful, it made Harry smile.
"Dobby will return later. Enjoy" Harry was sure that Dobby's smile touched both ears. Hermione grinned and thanked him.
"So, how was your day?" Hermione asked taking a bit of her food
"Well I went to see Sirius. Turns out he was spying on us with Dumbledore and McGonagall while we were in the courtyard"
"Oh. Umm that's…embarrassing. But he knew anyway I guess"
"I haven't told you the best bit yet. Sirius tried to have the sex talk with me!"
"No!" Hermione couldn't help but smile. She could just picture Harry's reaction. Then she realised "Wait, did you tell him about… us?"
"Well…"
"Harry!" Hermione was mortified. How would she ever face Sirius again!
"I didn't mean too" Harry told her the whole story and to his surprise Hermione started laughing. "Why are you laughing? It was a horrific experience" But Hermione just giggled harder
"I … am … sorry" She said between laughs. She composed herself "Sorry, it's just you can really lose your temper sometimes and I can just picture your face" She started to laugh again
"Well this will wipe the smile from your face, he wants to see us both tomorrow morning for a chat" Hermione's face instantly dropped
"What about?"
"He wouldn't tell me"
"Oh" It was Harry sniggering now.
"Anyway enough about my deranged godfather, I want to say something. Hermione you have made me so happy, I have honestly never felt this content with life and it's all because of you"
"Even when you defeated Voldemort?" Hermione was looking straight into Harry's eyes
"That was relief, this is joy. I can't even tell you how happy I am, I just hope you feel the same way?"
"Of course I do Harry"
Harry couldn't explain it, the simple of act of being honest with Hermione yesterday has made him feel like a new man, more sure of himself and comfortable in his own skin. But then he wondered if it was just the pure happiness of realising his dream which he has possessed for three years.
Together they enjoyed a blissful evening, reliving moments in their past and talking about their future. One thing playing heavily on Harry's mind was telling Ron. He knew Ron was happy with Luna but his new found relationship with Hermione would change the dynamic of their friendship as a threesome.
"Hermione, I feel I need to tell Ron about us." Her face was expressionless "Fred and George's party is next week and I want to go with you, not hiding or worrying about what we say around people"
Hermione considered this thought for a while. "That would be lovely Harry but well, I don't know"
"Let me do it, I promise it will be fine" Harry didn't quite understand her resistance but given Ron's reaction when she turned him down a year ago he could appreciate her feelings on the matter.
"Ok. When?" She asked. Harry thought that the quicker this issue was resolved the faster they could move on with their relationship.
"Tomorrow. Luna always sneaks him into her bedroom on a Sunday night so he will be in a good mood tomorrow morning" Harry sniggered, Hermione seemed less impressed but nodded her head. Luna was the head girl for Ravenclaw, Harry assumed there living courters was a similar set up. How Luna managed to sneak Ron in on a weekly basis he didn't know but he planned to use this information to his advantage.
Harry slept well that night. Hermione was lying on his chest and he felt at peace. They didn't make love that night, just enjoyed the simple pleasure of each other's silent company.
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The next morning they slept in past breakfast. They do not have any lessons in the morning on Mondays or Tuesdays because as head boy and girl tonight they have the duty of night patrol. Harry has always loved roaming the castle at night and now he gets this enjoyment legitimately, adding Hermione's company to the equation makes it all the more pleasurable.
After they endured their afternoon lessons Harry made his way to the Gryffindor common room to find Ron. Harry was surprised how nervous he was, after all Ron was his best friend and he was happy with Luna, his crush on Hermione should be long gone. That's what Harry told himself anyway.
"Harry! I've been looking everywhere for you" Harry jumped as Ron's familiar voice echoed down the old corridor.
"Shit you scared me" Harry said catching his breath
"You ok mate? You look ill or scared"
"Who me? Nope I am fine just you know … umm boring lessons today" Harry could tell his was acting strange and it hadn't gone unnoticed.
"Right, makes perfect sense" Ron stood in front of Harry awkwardly
After a few seconds Harry decided now was as good a moment as any.
"Ron I need to tell you something" He nodded to indicate Harry to continue. "Umm not quite sure where to start"
"Did you want to go somewhere quiet mate?" Ron said nervously, he could tell this must be something serious and it was making him anxious.
"No it's ok, there is no one around. It's nothing bad before you panic" Harry could see Ron visibly relax a little bit. "It's about Hermione"
"Is she ok?" It upset Harry to see the concern on Ron's face. He should have just been honest with him from the start, open about his true feelings for her with his best friend.
"She's fine. Great actually. For a while now I have been hiding my feelings from you. From everyone really." Harry took a deep breathe "I am in love with her"
To Harry's surprise Ron face broke out in the biggest grin he has seen on his best friends face since Gryffindor won the Quidditch cup.
Harry couldn't help smile too as he continued "And she told me she loves me too"
"Bloody hell! Where was I when this was happening?"
"Shagging Luna probably" They both laughed. "So you're ok? You're not mad?" Although the expression on Ron's face told him that answer
"No! Why would I be mad Harry? I am happy with Luna. Plus it's always been you two, it's obvious to everyone mate. I am just glad you have stopped being a pussy about it"
"I was never a pussy about it!" Harry mocked being angry at Ron
"So are you going to tell me how this all happened or do I need to ask specifics?"
Harry and Ron wondered off down the corridor while Harry informed him about the whole story. How Sirius had given him the push he needed and the moment their true feelings were revealed. Although he tried to avoid the subject of sex with Ron, it was a lost cause as naturally this was Ron's burning question. Ron was in hysterics following Harry's account of his conversation with Sirius and found it even more hilarious that Hermione was the next victim.