The owl swooped in and neatly landed on the dining table. They recognised immediately that it was a ministry owl. It was holding a thick red letter.
Harry went over to collect it. It was addressed to Mr Harry Potter and Miss Hermione Granger. He hastily opened it and his jaw dropped. It was a letter containing the details of their soul bond!
The owl screeched, flapped its wings and left.
Hermione peered over Harry's shoulder and gasped. They both sat down whilst Harry read the letter aloud. They were awestruck when a sentence read, 'The both of you will receive free ministry training in one of three special abilities: A mind-link to hear each other's thoughts, becoming wolf animagi or being able to speak to all animals.' These choices had a box to tick beside each one.
Harry and Hermione looked at each other happily. They knew they had a big decision to make. "What do you think babe? After all you are the bright one." Said Harry happily. Hermione blushed. She stared out of the window and said, "I would quite like to know what goes on in your mind. How about the mind-link?" She kissed him on the cheek and he nodded.
Harry went upstairs to find Hedwig. He got his quill and ticked the box. He gave his owl a treat and then the letter. "To the ministry." He whispered. She pecked his finger then flew off into the dazzling blue sky.
Harry went back downstairs to find Hermione gazing out of the window. He followed her eyes but she was only staring at the sky. "What's up Mione?" Said Harry worriedly. Hermione replied softly without breaking her stare, "Do you realise that we have to be married in the next year or our bond will be broken?" Harry had no idea about this but kept cool and whispered into her ear, "I think we should let your parents know that we are together." She shuddered with the delight of feeling his warm breath and strawberry smelling hair. "Ok." She said breaking her gaze to look up at him. Harry looked longingly into her eyes and stroked her hair. She sprung up suddenly and buried her head into his chest. Her vanilla scent encased him. He wrapped his arms around her perfect body and pulled her closer to him. She whispered, "I love you." Harry kissed her forehead and pulled her away. "I love you too Hermione." Their lips met passionately as they stood there in the dining room. Harry gently caressed her curves whilst their mouths battled. Her hands went inside his t-shirt and rubbed all over his body. "Harry, do you want to watch a film and continue this in my bedroom?" Whispered Hermione gently. "I'd love too!" exclaimed Harry. They ran upstairs excitedly holding hands.