AN: First sorry for the long wait and here it is the next chapter and I also want to thank everyone for the great comments and for all the support. This one isn't that big but I hope you enjoy

Chapter Nine: Happy Ever After?

After that day Harry and Hermione decided not to hide their true feelings for each other. Legal papers for Hermione's divorce were being prepared and filed, and Harry noticed she wasn't wearing either her wedding or engagement rings. After THE kiss Harry had been looking forward to so much they both found it hard for them to spend almost any time at all apart from each other. Ron was of course happy for them both, but even more so was Luna. Actually the blond girl had one or twice been caught singing a new tune called 'About bloody time' to the tune of 'Weasley is Our King'.

A few times while Harry and Ron were alone, Ron admitted he was still worried about what Adam could do when he found out that Harry and Hermione were together. Harry knew that if Adam knew about them he may do something to try to get back at Hermione, so the two boys decided they need to watch her as closely as possible; to make sure that she was always protected.

On this night Harry and Hermione had invited Ron and Luna over for dinner. Harry was cooking while Hermione was helping him. Of course in between that they would still share a few kisses.

Hermione had never felt this happy before. For the first time in her life she was feeling loved and complete; something she had never felt with Adam. But to balance this new found joy was the knowledge that she knew Adam would be true to his word. He wouldn't let them stay like this. She knew he was going to fight back, but that just made her more determined to fight back harder if necessary.

"Love can you set the table while I finish making the salad?" Harry asked with a smile that made her melt. Hermione walked to Harry and kissed his cheek. She took the tableware she needed and walked to the dining room to set the table. She was almost done when she heard the soft sound of apparition, and turned around to see a smiling Ron and Luna. Luna went to Hermione and hugged her while Ron kissed her cheek and he went into the kitchen.

"Hi mate, you're cooking?" Ron asked patting Harry on the back.

"Yeah, Mione helped too." He replied grinning.

Ron rolled his eyes "This is starting to get all mushy you two. I mean I'm glad that you two are together but Harry can you please stop grinning like a bloody idiot?"

"Sorry mate but right now I'm the happiest man in the whole world. I just love that woman so much" Harry's grin was widening now and threatening to take over his entire face.

"Harry," Ron said softly, to bring Harry back to Earth. "You know Adam isn't going to let you stay with her without causing some kind of a problem don't you?"

Harry nodded "I haven't forgotten, or at any time thought that this was going to be easy. But I'm ready to deal with anything he throws at us. I'll know the second that jerk walks anywhere near her shop and he will NOT hurt her again."

Ron nodded in agreement. "Mmmm, this smells great, what are you cooking?" Ron tried to sneak a potato as he would have at home but Harry responded very Hermione like and hit Ron's hand.

"Hermione's been giving you bossy lessons?"

"She doesn't have to. Luna your husband is trying to eat before it's served out," Harry said grinning.

Ron gave Harry a slight glare while Luna comes quickly into the kitchen, grabbing Ron's arm and pushes him away. "Honestly Ronald, can't you behave a little and wait for dinner?"

"But ---"

"No buts, gee but I don't know where you get your appetite from" Luna said as she guided her husband away from the kitchen and sat him on the couch. "I need to use a proximity charm to keep him out of the kitchen at home," she told a laughing Hermione.

"Thanks for the tip," Hermione replied. Hermione and Harry where trying not to laugh as Harry walked quietly behind Hermione and he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You won't do something like that to me, right?" he whispered in her ear.

Hermione giggled "Only if you behave like a two year old kid." She turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck. In response Harry nuzzled her neck

"You know I won't behave like a two year old boy but I have to admit that it would be very funny to drive you insane"

"You already do, you don't need to act like a two year old." She kissed him on the lips. They were getting lost in their little world. The kiss was slow and gentle, just like their love for each other, Hermione's hands were now on his cheeks while Harry's hands start going up and down her back. They had completely forgotten that they weren't alone in there.

"Bloody hell can you two just wait till we leave before you start playing suck-face?" Ron asked loud enough to bring them back to reality.

"Ronald! Can't you leave your two best friends alone for a second?" Luna said glaring at her husband.

"A second? They'll be like that all night and I'm hungry." As if to prove his words Ron's stomach groans.

Luna rolled her eyes "You are always hungry"

The two couples had a wonderful evening together. Dinner was great and the mood couldn't have been better. Ron for his part continued to act like a child, and Luna was forced to warn him that if he kept it up he would be sleeping on the couch for a mouth.

Harry couldn't stop laughing. He knew how much his mate just loved to be with his wife, of course after that threat Ron started to behave at last a little. At around midnight Luna decided she and Ron would leave and allow the new couple to be alone.

Half an hour later Harry was already in bed, whilst Hermione was in the bathroom; THEIR bathroom, getting ready.

"We should do this more often," Harry said. "It was great to have them over."

"I know. It was so cool and funny. We really should do this more often." She came from the bathroom and to the bed they had shared for a month now.

After snuggling close to Harry and resting her head on his chest, she looked up at him "This is great, isn't it? We are finally together and happy."

Harry kissed her forehead "I know. But we also know that we are going to face a storm with Adam."

"I know," Hermione replied sadly. "He didn't want the divorce at all never mind being friendly about it. I know that he is going to do everything he can to fight it and me."

Harry hugged her tight to him "But I will be there for you, always and forever. No matter what we are going to be finally happy."

Hermione smiled and kisses him sweetly on the lips. After sharing a few more kisses the couple fell asleep with happy smiles and in each others arms. But as both had spoken they knew that this wasn't their happy ever after; not yet anyway. Not until Adam was completely out of their lives.