~Chapter 3~
Hermione seethed in anger. Daphne gave a panicked look at Harry, squealed and ran into her room. Harry backed away from the furious Gryffindor Princess. "Now, 'Mione..." He raised his hands in an act of calm. Hermione glared at him that would make even Voldemort cower.
"Harry. We need to talk."
Harry looked up at Hermione, her face stiff and angry. " 'Mione, I love her. I can't stay away..." To Harry's surprise, Hermione sighed in defeat and hugged him tight.
"I know Harry. That's why I'm not hexing her legs off right now. I do wish, however, that you told me that you felt that way after the war. You're my best friend. I would hope that you tell me everything. If Daphne makes you happy, then she makes you happy. I'm not arguing. Now, go introduce me to your girlfriend." Hermione smirked. Harry sighed in relief and tugged at Hermione's hand.
"Daphne?" Daphne's blonde hair and sparkling green eyes peeked out at him from the doorway.
"Yes, Harry?" She looked warily at Hermione, looking nervous. Hermione offered a small smile and Daphne grinned in return. Harry saw the exchange and smiled. Finally, the two women in his life were getting along.
"Can you come down? Hermione wants to talk to you." Harry gently pushed Hermione towards Daphne, grinning ear to ear. Hermione playfully glared at Harry and took a step towards Daphne. She reached out and grabbed Hermione's hand, pulling her towards her room.
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Daphne's room was beautiful. Decorated with light green walls, her bed had matching green sheets with silver flecks delicately sewn into the silky fabric. Her floor was a bouncy creamy white carpet. Her windows were lightly draped with white lace curtains. Silver snow gently rained down on the two witches, disappearing as they made contact. Hermione gasped in delight. Daphne giggled and pulled her on the bed. Hermione shifted on the bed, slightly uncomfortable with the awkward silence.
"Hermione?" Daphne broke the tension with a whisper. Hermione's head snapped back and came into contact with the emerald green eyes that were so much like Harry's. She slowly nodded her head. She would do this. She would become friends with Daphne, even if it killed her. She would do it for Harry.
Hermione smiled, "Yes?"
Daphne also smiled. "I was wondering what you think of our relationship. I am willing to tell you everything that happened between Harry and me." Hermione tilted her head thoughtfully.
"Well… I was wondering…How did you guys meet? Well, obviously after the war, but how did he ask you out? He was always really awkward with girls, and always came to me for girl advice."
Daphne laughed, throwing her glossy blonde hair back. "Well, it was really awkward at first. He had bought me a promise ring, and was fumbling around with it after dinner. After dropping it, and losing it in a woman's purse, he finally found it and put it on my finger. And it's been there since." She extended out her hand. Her ring had a sparkling 2-carat diamond with a small emerald bow underneath. It was beautiful. Hermione's eyes twinkled with mischief.
"You know Daphne… Those emeralds are the exact shade as your eyes…" Daphne looked puzzled.
"Are they? I never noticed." She slowly put her hand next to her eyes and looked in the mirror. "Huh. I guess they are." Hermione laughed.
"Yes they are. Um, Daphne. I would love to talk with you some more and get to know you a bit better, but I should really go to my fiancé and tell him that I'm here, or he's going to get so mad at me." Daphne looked at her.
"You're engaged, Hermione? To whom?" Hermione grinned.
"To Ron, of course. Do you want to see my ring?" Daphne looked confused.
"Ron?" Hermione's grin slowly faded.
"Um, yes. He proposed last month." Daphne put on a smile, but her smile seemed reasonably forced.
"Ah. Yes, I would love to see your ring!" Hermione's eyes were still a bit confused, but she extended her left hand and showed Daphne her ring. It was a white princess cut diamond, 1-carat. Small diamonds winked at her in the sunlight. Daphne smiled and congratulated her. But once again, her actions seemed a bit forced. Confused, Hermione left the room, leaving Daphne to stare sadly at Hermione behind her.
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