Bloody Hell Hermione !

Hermione sat on the sofa, reading her tales of Beedle the Bard. She had a bottle of blue bell flames next to her as Harry lay on his bunk, Ron taking watch. She tapped the bottle absent mindedly, humming her favourite tune from when she was a little girl. She heard a huff from her right and looked up to see Harry glaring at her. She stopped tapping at once, knowing full well what hung around his neck.

"Harry?"

"Hm?"

"Maybe I should take the locket for a while, give you a bit of peace, time for some sleep?"

"Im fine..."

"Maybe if we put it in my bag for a while, give us all a bit of rest?"

He nodded reluctantly, and passed it to her. At once Hermione felt its presents, but decided to say no more on the matter, looking down at the bag hanging around her waist. She tood up her books again, thinking she was missing something.

She slammed her book down , placing the blue bell flames on the kitchen counter, and sat on her bunk. She thought of Ron, sitting outside in the freezing cold. Maybe she would be able to get some time alone with him for a while? She shook her head at the silliness. Well, he certainly wouldnt want to spend time alone with me. She took a deep breath, and proceeded forwards.

"Ron?"

Ron jumped, but presented to her a warm smile.

"Hey, alright?"

"Sure. Would you like any tea?"

"Yeah, cheers mine, that'd be great" Hermiones heart swooping as he addressed her. She didn't usually like her name shortened, or any sorts of nickames. But it was Ron, he could call he what he wanted. Only he could get away with it. She walked back in the tent, trying to conceal a sweet smile. She clicked the kettle on, and proceeded to make the beverages. When she returned, Ron was facing the tent opening, waiting for her. He muttered his thanks as he handed her the cup, their hands touching for the briefest of moments. Ron felt his cheeks light up, even in the cold wind.

"Would you mind taking over watch for a while. My legs have started to go numb, need a warm shower I think..."

"Wha-" she had been looking at him intently "Yes of course" she said, watching as he drained the last of his tea.

"I wont be long, and then I'll come and sit with you okay" he touched his gloved hand to hers, and then stood up. He coughed, seemingly undecided whether to proceed, but took the blanket he had previously had wrapped around himself, and placed it around Hermione. With much struggle, Hermione kept the smile off her face, muttered her thanks, and then he was gone.

What a lovely gesture, thought Hermione. Two years ago, Ron wouldnt have even thought of anything of the sort. She breathed in, inhaling his scent. She, ultimatley, was wrapped in Ron. How ironic, at the moment, physically and mentally, she was wrapped in Ron. All of her senses filled with him. The thought made her shiver, along with a sudden strong breeze. She looked at the night sky, so beautiful and probably the one thing that was affected in this godforsaken war. She looked down at her now empty cup, feeling that she could do with another. Maybe I should do Ron one also, might cheer him up. Oh stop lying to yourself, you just want a chance to spend more time with him, to talk and to smile.

It might be the only time we get to do it before-

No. I'm not thinking about that now.

She stood up, taking Ron's blanket with her, through the tent opening and placing it on the sofa. For the millionth time in a month, she placed sugar, milk and a single tea bag into a cup, two for Ron, she knew he was impatient and liked it strong, and then looking at the kettle, realised it was empty. She unclicked it, and walked over the the sink, opening the kettle's latch, and turning the cold water tap to the left.

A shriek similar to that of of a farm animal wailed through the air. Hermione dropped the kettle, the water pouring into the sink, and Harry shot up on his bunk, hitting his head on the bunk above. Without a seconds hesitation, they both whipped out their wands, pointing it towards the bathroom door. What could possibly have gone on in the bathroom? Hermione ruled out anything serious straight away. No- one, including death eater and Voldemort himself would be able to get into that bathroom without them being alerted by the super sensory charm, plus the fact that they'd been here the whole time. They would have noticed if someone just strolled into the tent and joined Ron in the bathroom. Joined Ron in the bathroom...this was not the time to be thinking about things like that...

Perhaps a spider had found its way into the bathroom once more. Only last week had Hermione had to use one of her blue bell flame jars to scoop one up and put it outside of the tent. Ron refused point blank to go to the toilet for nearly 6 hours until she gave in.

There was a clamber and a thud as Ron rushed to get out of the bathtub. Hermione and Harry, shared a confused glance, and then the bathroom door whipped open.

To a very half naked Ron.

Hermione averted her eyes as Ron stood in the doorway, a towel around his waist and a furious expression etched across his features.

"Who the hell turned off the hot water?"

Hermione gasped, looking towards the sink and the now empty kettle settled within it. She blushed, looking back at Ron. It was a known fact that if the shower and any tap within the tent coincided, the shower would run cold." Dodgy pumbling" Ron called it. Harry started to laugh at the sight of a shivering, wet Ron dripping on the floor like a dog that had just been out for a walk in the rain. Hermione tried her best to not look guilty, but a smirk crossed her face.

"I was going to make some tea-" she started

"Bloody hell Hermione, you know this tent's not wired up right"

Hermione started giggling, turning away to avoid his gaze, as she felt her eyes slipping further south, over his wet shoulder, past a plain torso and -

"Hurry up and get dressed, I need the water to boil the kettle" she said feeling her cheeks heat up. She knew the knowing glance Harry was shooting her way. He was loving every minute of her obvious discomfort.

"Hurry up and get- Hurry up! Can't even have 5 minutes in the shower now without being disturbed. If I catch a cold now Hermione!-"

"Oh do be quite before I really make you squeel!" She said her tone a tad annoyed but mostly amused as she reached for the recently disregarded kettle. However a moment too late did she realise the implications of her words. Harry laughed from his bunk, and she turned back to Ron, his neck and ears red. He nodded, seemingly lost for words and replied

"Right, well I'll just..." and he closed the door.

Hermione stood shocked for a moment. She glanced at Harry, embarrassment hitting her on waves. "No! I didnt mean it like that, honestly I just meant-"

"Save it for someone who believes you Hermione"

"Now really! Dont be so immat-"

"Which is no- one" he chuckled

"Honestly" Hermione mumbled, more to herself, her cheeks blushing madly. She grabbed Ron's blanket and placed it over her legs, deciding to wait until he was done. Once again, she found herself tapping the blue bell flames, only this time out of sheer nerves. 5 minutes later, he emerged from the tiny bathroom, his hair plastered to his face, his t- shirt clinging to places Hermione had only ever dreamt about. She gulped, and forgetting about the the tea, nodded towards outside. He pulled a jumper over his head, and zipped up a coat, and they walked to the tent entrance, leaving Harry to his thoughts. Hermione pointed her wand at Ron's hair, and instantly it was dry. He muttered his thanks, her replying that he doesnt want to catch a cold, with a smirk. He nodded, and just as they felt the autumn leaves crunch beneath their feet, they heard Harry call:

"Is there going to be more squeeling, or shall I save the muffliato-" Hermione wasn't quick enough with her silencing charm, Harry's mouth moving but no sound coming out after his last word. Ron snorted, finding the situation funny. Hermione on the other hand, blushed even more and sat on the cold floor, looking at anywhere but Ron.

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