DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE HARRY POTTER CHARACTERS.
A/N: ok Chapter 2, bit slow but we are getting there! All reviews appreciated! Please let me know what you think!
3 Days Ago, Hermione told her best friend the truth. She felt lighter and she loved talking about Hogwarts and the Magical world, she loved sharing her knowledge and she loved that Nick was such a great person, things could have gotten ugly, she could have made things so much worst but instead her bond with him only got stronger. Hermione Told him everything, from the day she found out she was a witch, about Hogwarts, Voldemort, Her best friends, The war, what she had to do to keep her parents safe, everything, up until the moment she came to this little town.
She didn't allow herself to think about the consequences of breaking the statue of secrecy, she deserved a bit of Happiness before the worrying starts.
Hermione was almost set to leave; she was packing up the house she called home for the past 5 years with Nick by her side.
Nick's mind was still not used to the fact that there was a whole other world he knew nothing about. He longed to be able to see it, to explore it. He kept looking at Mel, not knowing how to broach the subject.
Hermione could tell something was up with her friend. He had that guilty puppy look in his eyes whenever she caught him looking at her.
"Spit it out Nick, you look like you are going to confess eternal love to me" Teased Hermione, throwing a pillow at him.
"I actually do have something to ask you, it's about you know, the other you"-Whispered Nick, dodging the pillow easily.
Hermione gave him a quizzical look urging him to go on.
Nick took a deep breath, closing his eyes as if trying to choose the right words.
"I want to see it, your world, I know I shouldn't know about it, but there ways around the law no? Your parents where like me right? Is there a way?" Nick finally asked "And what will happen to you and me, if we have no way around this law?" he added tentatively.
"I did not let myself think that far ahead, admitted Hermione, my parents are muggles yes like you, but they were allowed to know since I was a witch. The only other instance I've heard of is when a witch or wizard marries a muggle, and then they are exempt of the statue of secrecy." She explained, "I really wish I could show you everything, it's been so great being able to talk about it to a friend. And honestly I do not know what to expect when I go back. I've cut of so many people, Ron, Harry, Ginny, Neville, All my close friends, without a warning or a goodbye. I do not know if I have anyone left there for me. Would they forgive me? Do they miss me? They don't owe me anything I know, but I did what I felt I had to do." She confessed, finally voicing her fears.
"I mean we could always get married and that would be that!" added Hermione with a laugh.
Nick Silently contemplated her words as they continued packing. He tried getting her mind of her confession with happy memories they had shared in that house. Soon they were both laughing, reminiscing not noticing the day pass.
It took Surprisingly 1 week to get everything packed and ready, it was astonishing how much stuff you accumulate over the Years. Hermione was donating most of her stuff away, keeping just her clothes, library, and a few electronics.
On her last Night, after all the goodbyes and tearful farewells, she was sitting on the porch of her now empty house with Nick.
"What would I do without you Nick? I honestly didn't think I would miss you so terribly and I haven't left yet" Sighed Hermione.
"You are a terrible friend for saying that" Nick teased.
"Oh shut up" playfully replied Hermione.
"I have an idea; Nick said lowering his tone, Hear me out ok? I've been thinking about it. I have nothing here for me, just existing, day to day, and paycheck to paycheck. You are my only real friend. You told me the only way around this law other than family is marriage right? Well let's get married, I mean you suggested it as well!" Nick looked at his friend, waiting for an answer.
"Oh Nick, I was only joking! I would love it if you could come along, but marriage? It's quite a huge deal. What if we fall in love with other people then what?" slowly replied Hermione.
"Well Mel. I don't know if you've heard but there is this concept, relatively new so I will forgive your ignorance. It's called a divorce" Nicks eyes where twinkling, he loved teasing Hermione, making her come out of her serious shell.
"Well, we don't have much of a choice, either that or I would have to take away your memory" replied Hermione nonchalantly.
"YOU WOULDN'T DARE" Nick jumped up from next to her. "Please tell me this is a joke".
"Oh relax! I wouldn't. Do you really think that low of me?"She asked. "Anyway, you do have a point" Hermione was pondering, weighing the situation in her head. "This could be a way out she whispered, and it could help explain things back home, but it will be another lie, will it ever stop?"
"We will figure out the details, Nick reassured her. "So what do you say? For better or worse? Nick knelled down on one knee, holding up his hands as if presenting a box, "will you be my Bewitched? Will you show me a whole new world on a magical Carpet ride? Nick's eyes where twinkling, His lame movie references where the ones to put a huge goofy smile on Hermione's face. She held out her hand in mock impression of the romantic scenes. "oh I thought you'd never ask Nick Williams"
It took another 2 weeks to finalize the sham marriage. Hermione Granger and Nick Williams where now legally wed.
3 Months Ago Hermione decided to go back, now she will be returning to her world with a friend, a Husband to be exact. Not knowing what to expect. At least she wasn't going to face it alone.