The sounds of the ocean crashed along the beach and Ron kicked the sand with his bare feet. He turned and looked at the small cottage on the beach; he watched as the shadows danced in the windows. Hermione asked him to stay out here, while she went inside with the Ministry wizards to restore her parents' memories.
Ron admired the full moon above the water. He never took the time to look at the moon, except for in Astronomy class. But, it was big and bright above the water that it was peaceful. He had never been this far from home before. But, he didn't feel far. He was with Hermione and that was enough home for him. He heard footsteps in the sand it was Hermione.
She plopped down next to him, "Hey, you want to come in now?" she asked. Ron nodded nervously in response. He wasn't sure of what to do. He had met them before, but he and Hermione were only friends. They were nothing more than friends.
Ron got up slowly and dusted off his pants and he bent over to help Hermione up and led the way back up towards the cottage. She was nervous about Ron finally meeting her parents as her boyfriend, but she knew that they already loved Ron.
Ron wrapped his arm around Hermione's side, "How are they? Were they mad that you sent them to Australia? What do they know?" he asked frantically in no more than a whisper.
Hermione stopped in his path and she put her hands on his chest, "Don't you worry about a thing. They were a little frightened at first, but they're fine. They don't know anything about us, unless my mum remembers what I told her before I left."
Ron shot her a look, "What did you tell her before you left?" he asked curiously.
Hermione blushed, "I told her that you were special and that you weren't just a friend and I didn't know how to tell you how much you meant to me."
Ron grinned, "Really, Hermione? How much do I mean to you?"
Hermione shook her head and held in her smile, "I can't say anything without you turning it into something about yourself, can I?"
Ron raised an eyebrow, "I can too!" But, he stopped and pulled Hermione in closer. Her chin was rested on his chest and he looked deep into her eyes, "You mean so much to me too, Hermione. I love you." Ron had never seen Hermione look this happy.
"I love you too, Ron!" she said quite enthusiastically.
Hermione felt so excited, finally she was telling Ron exactly how she felt. She didn't have to hide it anymore. Hermione Granger loved Ron Weasley. And Ron Weasley loved Hermione Granger.