The past one month had changed Harry's life completely. Being home and spending time with the people he love made him realize the things he had been missing for the past seven years.

He truly felt home and vowed never to leave the country again.

Nowadays, Harry spent most of his weekends with his eight year old godson Teddy Lupin, who had been living with his grandmother Andromeda for all these years. The little boy was delighted to meet his godfather after years of listening to his stories from the Weasleys and from his auntie Mione. Harry felt nothing but a stroke of guilt knowing that Teddy was almost growing up the way he did; with no parents and thankfully an amazing grandmother and an expanded family. He promised to himself to be the best father figure and friend to this little boy and grant all the wishes and desires of his.

And then there was Hermione; his sweet Hermione.

There was so much of awkwardness between them, yet he was willing to try to patch up with her.

The last time he saw her was at the brunch at the Weasleys and he couldn't help but admire her glowing face; she was pregnant after all. Harry was delighted to meet little Scorpius, who had an uncanny resemblance to both his parents; with Hermione's eyes and smile. The boy was taken to Harry and they ended up talking about Quidditch and other things.

However it was weird for Harry to see Malfoy being treated as Weasleys' very own. He had to admit that he had changed, both by looks and behavior and was somewhat thankful to Merlin that Hermione was in safe hands and was happy.

It was a sign for Harry to move on.

And he was trying his level best to take it positively.

Ginny was single again, and he had got the courage to ask her out on a date. That night was spent well however Ginny admitted that she could never feel anything for Harry other than the platonic love she had for him. Harry couldn't blame the girl and took her departure as a sign of finding other women out there.

There was certainly someone who was waiting to be found out there.

And now, it was a Sunday morning and Harry was sitting in the kitchen of Grimmauld Place, munching on his single toast as the sound from the radio filled up the quiet background. He flipped the page of The Daily Prophet which he had been reading when a song started to play on the radio.

Pass me that lovely little gun
My dear, my darling one
The cleaners are coming, one by one
You don't even want to let them start

His lips tugged into a bright smile as memories of the hocrux run came rushing into his mind. Harry remembered it to be the very same song that he had done a silly dance on.

They are knocking now upon your door
They measure the room, they know the score
They're mopping up the butcher's floor
Of your broken little hearts

That night; that one night everything could've changed. Their lips were so close, he could feel her breath on his nose, and they could've kissed.

He and Hermione could've been together then.

"But she was in love with Ron," Harry said with a sigh and munched on his toast again. Sure Hermione had been in love with Ron then, but in the end after a few months after the war, they had gotten together.

Harry's smiile widened as the memory started to pay in his mind like an old film.


"I can't believe that our Hermione is now nineteen!" Ron boomed as the three friends clunked their glasses and started to sip on the Butterbeer. "It feels like yesterday when we met this bossy little girl who was commenting on my magic."

Harry and Hermione laughed as the brunette tinged pink. "Well I was just excited," Hermione defended herself as the boys continued to laugh.

Harry chuckled and looked dearly at his friend and took a sip of his drink. "Look at her now! She's now the Head Girl of Hogwarts and also a war hero!" He said proudly. "She's always got our back Ron, don't forget."

The red-head laughed and gave Hermione a twinkling smile. She shyly smiled under his gaze before looking back at Harry who had a questioning look on his face.

"No, I'm not hitting on her mate, we aren't getting back together." Ron explained Harry.

"But the way you were looking at her-" Harry said all confused when Hermione shook her head and gave out a small laugh.

"He's just teasing me," Hermione said and gave Ron a pointed look as he continued to smile. "You know I told you that I had my eyes on someone else-"

"When are you going to tell me?" Harry asked her desperately as Ron excused himself from Hermione's bedroom. "I'm sure you told Ron first-"

"Of course Ron knows," Hermione cut him off gently. "That guy is partly the reason Ron and I couldn't work."

Harry gave Hermione a look of disbelief while all she did was to laugh and scoot closer to him. She then took his cold hand and started to draw patterns on his palm with her thumb.

"You know him," Hermione said with a smile. "However, I know him better."

Harry frowned as his brows crinkled as if he was in a deep thought. "Dean?" He guessed while his friend shook her head. "Malfoy?" He asked in a tone of disgust.

Hermione laughed and shook her head again. "I don't even know what Dean's favourite food is!" She exclaimed. "And well, Draco is a better person now and both of us have started being civil towards one another. And we do share the Heads dorm. He likes pancakes-"

"Are you serious?" Harry broke her off in surprise. "You like Malfoy?"

Hermione glowered at him. "You didn't let me finish," she said in annoyance. "Why do you always have to jump to conclusions?"

Harry continued to sheepishly look at Hermione and allowed her to continue.

"My guy loves Quidditch. He is the most loving, caring and the most selfless man I've ever met," She said smiling at him. "He loves treacle tarts, his favouite colour is blue, and he loves children."

Harry's eyes grew bigger in surprise at Hermione's words and found himself leaning closer towards her as she continued to speak.

Or was it her?

"He can be annoying sometimes, such a git he is." She said with a small laugh. "But, he's always there for me whenever I need him. He's understanding and far too mature for his age," Hermione turned to look into Harry's eyes. "And you know what's that one thing I love about him the most?" At this Harry playfully shook his head while Hermione cupped his face. His eyes automatically closed and her lips fell on his eyelids placing feather light kisses on his skin.

"His emerald eyes," Hermione whispered and nuzzled their noses together.

Harry's heartbeat gained speed and a small smile grazed over his lips. "How did you know?" He asked her softly. "The only person I said it to was-"

"Ginny, I know." Hermione finished. "She told me when Ron and I were together and I realized that you could be one of the reasons why he and I weren't working. I had fallen for my other best friend instead."

Harry smiled and outlined her lips with his thumb. "I should've kissed you," He said. "That night in the tent."

Hermione nodded and leaned into his touch. "You should've," She agreed. "It could've opened my eyes."

"What if kissed you now?" Harry asked.

Hermione smiled. "I won't regret it." Was all she said.

And so their lips met.


Harry's thoughts were interrupted but the sound of someone apparating to the doorstep. Soon enough the doorbell rang.

It was probably Andromeda and Teddy.

Jumping onto his feet he ran to the door before looking into the peephole. Harry's heart raced faster at the sight of his visitor.

It was Hermione.

Harry composed himself and raggedly brushed his fingers through his messy morning hair before opening the door.

There stood Hermione in a simple pair of muggle jeans and a t-shirt. Her face bore no makeup but thick framed glasses while her hands remained folded against her chest, making her pregnant belly visible.

"Hey!" Harry greeted her with a small smile while she remained rooted on the spot. "Hermione?"

Hermione kept blinking aimlessly and then shook her head.

"It was a bad idea to come here," She muttered to herself. "Bad-bad idea!"

"Hermione what's wrong?" Harry asked slowly with a look of concern in his eyes.

The brunette looked up at him and sniffled. "It's nothing," she mumbled. "I know- I know Harry that its weird that I ended up at your doorstep to talk when I can't even come up with a proper conversation whenever I see you-"

"You're rambling," Harry cut her off with a smile. "Come inside and I'll make you a cup of tea and we can talk." He suggested watching Hermione battling with her inner thoughts before she nodded and invited herself into the house. Harry closed the door and led Hermione led into the kitchen. "Any specific type of tea you'd prefer?" He asked her and she shook her head, before finding an empty seat on the table and occupying the chair.

Shrugging to himself, Harry continued to make Hermione's favourite chamomile tea while she quietly sat by the table and seemed to be in a deep thought. Soon enough Harry placed the tea cup in front her and sat on the chair opposite to hers.

"Glasses suit you," He commented and their eyes met. "I'm so glad I got rid of mine."

"I made you get rid of it," Hermione said with a small smile, earning a nod from Harry when silence engulfed them again.

"Draco's acting strange," Hermione said suddenly as she took a sip of her beverage, not missing the look of curiousness Harry was giving her. "I dunno what it is but he's been a bit distant from Scorpius and I for the past one week. He comes back early and spends most of his time alone in the library. I wonder what's wrong with him."

Harry cleared his throat. "What about bedtime?" He asked. "I'm sure you tried to talk to him."

"I did," Hermione nodded. "He says that he's fine and is just going through a phase. I have no idea what he means by 'phase' when I'm the one who's going through an actual one," she eyes at her swollen belly. "He does talk to the baby though when he thinks that I'm asleep." She further said with a shrug and paused. "He keeps telling that he loves him or her so much, but he's afraid he wouldn't be able to be there for it."

Harry's brows furrowed in confusion as Hermione sighed and closed her eyes, trying to think over the words she said. "I know he isn't cheating on me, Draco wouldn't do that, at least not to Scorp or our baby. But whatever it is, it's scaring me Harry you have no idea."

Harry watched Hermione carefully understanding her words and nodded. He knew that Malfoy would never even think for finding solace in other woman when he had Hermione. Plus, he had seen with his own eyes how much he loved his wife and even his son.

Scorpius always looked up to his father in pride.

"Hermione, don't think of such things. You worry too much," Harry said softly. "Trust me, I'm sure it's the work load, Malfoy will soon be back to normal." He gave her an assuring smile. "Besides, I'm sure the baby doesn't want their mummy to worry over things."

Hermione smiled back brightly at him and nodded, feeling contented after letting all her woes to Harry.

It felt as good as those old times, to both of them.

"Have you ever felt a baby move in their mother's belly?" Hermione suddenly asked as Harry's eyes bulged out in surprise.

"Um, actually my friend back in States got pregnant before I left for the Quidditch match. And well, we were in a stadium and it was crowded and she nearly fell off the stairs. Luckily I caught her and my hand accidently brushed her belly; she didn't take it well." Harry explained as he tinged pink in embarrassment.

Hermione gave out a small laugh before taking his hand from the table. They both shared a knowing look which was held on for a few moments.

Both felt sparks igniting again.

Hermione blushed and placed his palm on her belly. For a moment, she saw Harry hesitantly looking at her.

And it was when the baby moved and a look of awe took over his face as she placed his palm closer enough so that he could feel the baby's movements.

"Ron had the same reaction when I made him feel Scorpius move," Hermione said with a small smile.

"It feels- weird," Harry said with a laugh and looked at Hermione. "How far are you?"

"Around four months and a week," Hermione answered. "Okay now, let me introduce both of you." She further said and looked at her belly. "Sweetheart, this is your uncle Harry, he's said hello to you already."

Harry smiled at the brunette as she fondly kept talking to the baby.

"He's been away for a while and he did hurt mummy's heart, yes he did." Hermione continued and found Harry smiling. "But he loves you already, I'm sure. Mummy loves you too and misses your uncle Harry very much," Harry's heart fluttered when she looked at him with teary eyes. "Mummy also did bad things to him; she ignored him, tried to hate him, but she couldn't. I want him back in my life baby; it will always be incomplete without him."

Tears started to threaten Harry eyes as Hermione looked back at him from the belly and gave him a small smile. "It's been awkward between us for the past one month Harry and you know I asked you for time," He nodded and she continued. "I think I forgave you the very same day I saw you in the ministry Harry, I just wasn't ready to accept it. And today, it was you who I wanted to talk about my problems with," Tears started to roll off her eyes. "I missed you so much!"

"Oh Hermione!" Harry exclaimed before pulling her into his arms for an embrace. He hugged her closer, feeling the warmth of her body radiating into his cold skin. Burying his nose into her brunette curls he took in her unique smell of vanilla, which he had been messing for all these years.

"I'm so sorry," Harry murmured into her hair. "I'm so sorry."

Hermione shook her head against his neck. "Don't apologize," she said. "I forgive you Harry. I forgive you."

They had finally found peace in each others' arms; it had taken back to those good old days.

In the moment, they were not the lovers who separated, but best friends who had found each other again.


A/N: A promised update after my exams, hope you guys enjoyed it.

Harry and Hermione are finally friends again eh?

And what about Draco? What you think is wrong with him?

You can always reply to the rhetorical questions while I pen down the next chapter. Since I have a two-week off before my next semester starts, I'll try to update once in a few days!

Thank you too all who've been here for all this time (five chapters I guess)

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