It's been quite a while since I've updated, due to both me being busy and the lack of interest people are showing in this story. I'd like to thank pawsrule, jasiejas, and starboy454 for reviewing the chapters. It means a lot.
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Chapter 5
Harry and Hermione apparated from Harry's house into Hogsmeade shortly after Hermione got dressed. Hermione dragged Harry into tons of stores all over Hogsmeade, and they spent a rather absurd time in Gladrags Wizardwear, where Hermione tried on at least ten different sets of new robes before finally deciding on a turquoise set of flowing dress robes. They eventually ended up in The Three Broomsticks for a pint of Butterbeer.
They were greeted by the smell of the wooden bar and the famous Firewhiskey and memories of a simpler time rushed back. Sure, Voldemort was alive and actively trying to murder them, but it was still simpler. They took the back table they used to always take with Ron. But he was outta sight and outta mind. They ordered two Butterbeers for good times' sake.
Hermione and Harry saw a couple of old friends from school. Dean Thomas had ended up with Padma Patil and looked genuinely happy together. They saw Dennis Creevey, Colin's younger brother, with a girl who had been a third year Ravenclaw when Harry was a sixth year. Harry was amazed at how many people he recognized. It seemed as if many of his old classmates had never left. Before long, Seamus Finnegan caught sight of Harry and Hermione and happily strolled over to Harry's table with Dean and a couple of other friends in tow.
Harry, Hermione, and past friends talked late into the night between rounds of Butterbeer and later, Firewhiskey. They recalled the common explosions that came from Neville's cauldron, the time Seamus accidently set his eyebrows on fire first year, and all the old Quidditch matches. Dean and Seamus filled Harry in on who had settled down with whom and who was still on the market. It seemed as if Ron and Lavender were together, although everyone knew they weren't meant for each other. At this news, Harry felt Hermione's hand snake into his under the table and he gave it a gentle squeeze.
As morning crept closer, the bar slowly emptied out. Harry and Hermione were eventually the only ones left, and decided to head back to Harry's house to get some rest. Hermione took the guest room down the hall from Harry's room and fell asleep almost the minute her head hit the pillow.
Later that night, Hermione heard the door open with a creak. Hermione kept her eyes closed, knowing it was Harry. Harry stood in the doorway for a moment before seeming to make up his mind, and crawled next to Hermione, planted a kiss on her bare shoulder, and snuggled his head into her hair before falling asleep.
I know this chapter is extremely short, but it was just a little sweet chapter, not really moving the story along or anything. I'm also posting this to see if there's even any interest anymore. Review if you like it. Or don't like it. Just please review it.