Chapter Twenty-One
When Hermione came home to Hogwarts she was met by a bigger and louder party than when she had left.
It felt good being home with everyone she cared about.
Even having two new additions to the group felt right.
When the rest of Gryffindor tower went to bed the ten of them sat in a circle excitedly sharing stories.
A lot had happened since she had been away.
She smiled as Fred hugged Maz, Sam lay dreamily in between Remus and Sirius, Harry and Ginny laughed together and even as George teased Ron.
Eventually everyone decided to go to bed, except for Ron who had fallen asleep on the couch.
Just as Sam was about to follow Maz up the stairs Hermione grabbed her by the arm.
"You're going to have to choose one of them one day Sam,"
"I know but today isn't that day," Hermione smiled she hoped that Sam would make the right choice when that day came.
Hermione decided to go and sit next to the sleeping Ron.
When she sat down he lifted himself up.
"I thought you were sleeping,"
"I was waiting for you to come and sit down,"
"You're a sly one Ronald Weasley," Ron grinned and put his arm around Hermione's shoulders.
Now everything really did feel right...
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