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Going Back
5 Years Later…
"Are you ready to do this?" Harry asked.
"Are you?" Hermione questioned back.
"Honestly, I'm not sure."
"Same here," Hermione replied weakly.
"It'll be good going back to Hogwarts. Old friends and teachers will be there," Harry
said.
"So much has changed since the last time we were there. It's been years. It's going to be
weird for so many reasons, Harry."
"If it is really weird, we'll just come back here. We don't have to stay there long. I'm not
sure how I'll feel when we get there either, Hermione. You're not alone in how you're
feeling; trust me."
"If there's anyone who knows how I'm feeling it would be you. I know that."
"Let's get out of here. You know a part of you misses Hogwarts, and I know that
Hogwarts misses you; genius extraordinaire."
Hermione laughed. "Let's do this, then."
1 Hour Later…
"Harry, Hermione! You came," Professor McGonagall beamed, walking towards them.
"We did," they replied.
McGonagall then did something totally unexpected, she hugged Harry and Hermione.
"I'm getting soft in my old age," McGonagall said.
"You're not old but your secret is safe with us," Hermione laughed.
"Some of the other students from your year are here. I'm not sure where they all are.
They're probably just touring their favourite spots. Feel free to do the same. If you want
to go back to Gryffindor Tower, the password is Acid Pops."
Harry laughed as he remembered Dumbledore. Acid pops was the old password to his
office.
Professor McGonagall continued to speak. "The students don't arrive for a few more
days, so if you want to find any of your old teachers, you won't be interrupting a class or
anything… I have a few things to take care of, so I will see you two later."
It almost feels like home again," Hermione commented.
"Yeah, almost."
"Harry."
"Yes?"
"Let's go see Dobby," Hermione grinned.
"I've missed that little guy," Harry admitted.
After visiting with Dobby, catching up with Hagrid, Neville, Luna, Seamus, Ernie, and
Dean, and touring the rest of the school, Harry and Hermione decided to visit Gryffindor
Tower.
A feeling of such familiarity came over them when they walked through the doors.
"Everything still looks the same," Harry said.
"Not everything," Hermione said, pointing straight ahead.
Directly above the fireplace was a framed photo of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The
caption read "Hogwarts' Golden Trio."
Harry smiled brightly and Hermione was on the verge of tears, both happy and sad.
"I miss him too," Harry said, taking hold of Hermione's hand.
"Do you remember when all three of us would sit here, me in the middle, going over your
homework?" she asked.
"Of course I do. Let's be honest though, you didn't really go over our homework. You
did it 90 percent of the time." Harry laughed.
"Harry, Hermione? Is that you?" two female voices asked.
They turned around and saw Parvati and Lavender.
"Hi ladies."
"It's been a long time," Hermione said. "How are you two?"
"Parvati's married, and I'm engaged," Lavender said. "And from what I've heard, so are
you Hermione."
"Don't believe everything you hear," Hermione replied.
Harry looked at her, confused.
"Oh alright then," Lavender replied quietly.
Lavender pulled Hermione aside.
"I didn't get it back then, but you and Ron were meant for each other. I used to think that
you were some pest standing in the way of some great love for me and Ron. I know now
that I was that pest for the two of you. I really am sorry that he died," Lavender said
sincerely.
Hermione hugged Lavender. "I hope you and your fiancée are really happy together,"
Hermione said.
After Parvati and Lavender left, Harry spun Hermione around.
"So you're not going to say yes to Daniel's proposal then? You're not going to marry
him?"
"I can't," Hermione said. "I just can't."