hermione

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Harry x OPEN

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chosen-cne‌:

Location: Godricks Hallow

Time: 10:30PM

Pale moonlight filled the spaces between the distant street lights. It bleached everything of color and left those without black in contrast. Harry knew almost more people in this lot than he did outside of it.  

He didn’t particularly enjoy these visits, but since the place no longer threatened his life, he felt he had no excuse keeping him from visiting. Besides, since the moment he held the resurrection stone the crippling guilt only seemed to grow. He now knew that they all saw him, were watching him. It left an eery feeling, almost comparable to a dementor, that followed him about. How could he let them go knowing they were just an invisible wall away? 

This was something he hadn’t talked to anyone but Hermione about. She was the only one who hadn’t lost someone incredibly close in the war. Ron, Ginny, they would likely feel the same weight from the knowledge he did and he didn’t think to share it would benefit them. Besides, what was there to say? 

His hands were shoved deep in the pockets of his jeans, wand still close-by out of a habit of paranoia that still played at the hairs of his neck. He rarely stopped at one place for long, the headstones he needed to visit all being sprawled out amongst the vast space. He stopped now though, as a twig cracked a few yards behind him. The sound seemed deafening in the silence, the sound of crickets finding his ears once more as he allowed the cloud of thought to pass. 

Harry turned suddenly, his hand going to his wand but stopping before he could pull it out. “Oh.” He breathed windily, clearly feeling a relief. “It’s you.”

‘ hey.’ hermione replied gently as she approached the other- her hands in her pockets and she didn’t move quick; for the exact reason why she did not say anything else before; because she knew harry. she knew harry better than she knew herself and she needed to not act quick- act calculated; even more so than she usually does.

then she was by him and she offered him a small smile that probably could barely be seen because it was late and it was dark, but hermione didn’t care. not when she needed to check up on someone and remembers clearly the first time they went to godric’s hallow together. it was even colder than it was now- she even remembers the feeling of fear and emptiness she had. she’s sure he might have had too.

‘ sorry, didn’t mean to come up like that- just thought to come and say hi.’ she looked around them as if she was saying hello to not just him- now knowing what the power of spirits can do. 

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thegrassisusuallygreener‌:

Daphne turned around quickly when she heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind. “Oh, didn’t see you there. Would you be interested in some tea? I’m sure I have a second tea cup around here somewhere.”

Hermione looked up and she was speechless for a second before she swallowed and nodded. ‘ Sure, tea sounds great if I am not imposing or something.’

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just-ginny‌:

“Well, it just so happens I get four comps for each game, so if you want to swing by, we’re playing the Wasps.” Ginny smiled, adjusting her shopping bag on her shoulder. “I really don’t, to be honest. Want to pop in?” She extended her left hand, wand in her right, preparing to apparate with Hermione alongside.

‘ That sounds great, unless something happens- I’ll be there.’ she smiled at her friend and then nodded, deciding to stop feeling like she’s intruding and place a hand in the other’s, waiting to apparate with a mindset clear of thoughts.

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lunaxlcvegccd‌:

Luna bounced over to Hermione. “Thank you! Now we match, look.” She gently tugged at a lock of the brunette’s hair, then let go. “By the way, have you seen Ron around? I think I still owe him the five Sickles…”

Hermione chuckled. ‘ yes we do, isn’t that cute?’ then the older girl shook her head.’ no, not today- but, i’ll let him know you’ve been looking for him then.’

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theodcrenotts‌:

“I’m sorry, I have a rather important decision to make and I was wondering if you’d help me. Do you think the blue or the checked looks better? It’s for dinner with some important people.” Theo straightened his arms and the lapel of the dinner jacket. 

“I haven’t really had occasion for a new suit in a while.”

‘ I don’t think I am the best person for you to ask that, sorry.’ Hermione bit the inside of her cheek- she couldn’t even realise why that was so important anyway. ‘ Maybe you should ask someone else.’

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just-ginny‌:

Ginny nodded enthusiastically. “Are you free on Sundays? I can get you tickets.” She absentmindedly traced the outline of some of the cobblestone street with her toes as she spoke. “That might actually be a lifesaver, Hermione. How long does it take to brew? I could show you my new place while we set it up.”

‘ Um, not all Sundays, but this Sunday I am- and for like the next month, but sometimes I do have to work if an emergency comes up.’ Hermione smiled. ‘ Just a few hours, and honestly that sounds great- if you don’t have somewhere else to be, I could just brew it for you and send it tomorrow.’

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parvati:

Parvati gave her former dorm mate a soft smile and nodded, “Yeah. I would,” It was a genuine statement too. Now that they had grown up - her more than Hermione but she’d never admit that - Parvati wanted to see if they could be more friendly to each other than they had in the past.

Hermione couldn’t help but be surprised at Parvati’s answer, however she had offered the other a smile and a nod.’ Oh, well, thank you- why were you asking about that in the first place, has anyone invited you or were you just thinking about it?’

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You had to change to survive.

Emma Donoghue

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prcdigalweasley‌

There was something about the tone of her voice that threw him entirely, Percy had known Hermione for a long time and while they weren’t the best of friends, he knew her well enough to know there was a strange quality to her voice. “No, I shouldn’t have snapped,” He began slowly, forcing his shoulders to relax, “I was distracted.”

Distracted was perhaps an understatement, Percy had spent much of time playing a precarious game of trying to seem as though he was put together. The reality was really quite far from that. “Are you okay?”

Hermione chuckled- something she rarely does as she shook her head; it wasn’t the most usual of occurrences with Percy. And yet, here she was- apologising for every single step she made basically. Maybe work had made her more tired than she realised. ‘ Oh, I-’ she wanted to lie, so bad, but she really couldn’t.’-No, not really, but it was just a stressful day I guess.’

She then nods towards him. ‘ What about you? Are you okay?’

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parpatil‌:

That wasn’t too surprising and maybe if they were a few years younger, a few years less familiar, Parvati would have found some sliver of insult to cling to in Hermione’s statement. Now though, she understood that it was just her practicality. “How about if you were invited to a reunion, would you go?” 

‘ Um, yes- if I knew the person actually wants me there and it’s not just because they feel like they have to invite me, you know?’ Hermione throws the other a smile and nods. ‘ If you- if you invited me, I would go. For example.’ Even if there were small chances she’d invite Hermione in the first place.

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just-ginny‌:

“Oh, you know. Just here and there. Practice, mostly.” She shrugged, tucking a loose lick of flaming hair behind her ear. “Gwenog has us runnin drills at night lately, so my sleep schedule has been fucked.”

‘ Well, let me know when you have the next game- I’d love to come and watch another game of yours.’ Hermione smiles. ‘ Oh, I’m sorry- maybe some sleeping potion would help with that? You know?’

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ascarredlion‌:

“I swear to Merlin, one of these days the goblins are going to drive me insane” he rolled his eyes, running a hand through his hair.

‘ From experience, I know they’re a lot to deal with- I, myself, have to deal with them from time to time, but just be patient; some of them are not that bad and you could actually..get to them somehow.’

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parpatil‌:

Parvati pressed her tongue to the side of her cheek as she weighed Hermione’s answer. Per her usual style, it sounded like a long winded maybe but Parvati had been trying to practice more patience. It seemed to pay off at work so it should pay off here as well.

“Well. If you were hosting a reunion, who would you want to invite, Granger?”

‘ I don’t think I would ever host a reunion.’ Hermione truthfully replied- she didn’t have the need to see anyone she hasn’t seen in a few months, maybe even years because if she did want to see someone, she could just go to them. ‘ But, if I did- they’d probably the members of DA-’ only because other people besides that weren’t exactly on friendly terms with her, not even all of them.’-I think that’s about it, yeah.’

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just-ginny‌:

Ginny smiled, manipulating her bags around to one hand so she could hug Hermione. “It really is!” Laughing, she pulled away, feigning a serious expression for a moment. “I’m surprised to see you out and about, though. I thought you wee busy plotting your takeover of the Ministry, or something.”

Hermione enjoyed the small hug and when they pulled apart, the older girl nodded with a hum of agreement. ‘ It does seem a bit unusual of me, doesn’t it? Well, I am actually coming from the Ministry and thought I could enjoy a little bit of a walk around. So, I didn’t change, do not worry.’ Everything was exhausting. She enjoyed it though, so that mattered.’ What about you?’

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lunaxlcvegccd‌:

Luna had just changed her hairstyle completely, as she stepped out of the hairdresser’s sporting tight curls she grinned at the person who saw her. It was someone she knew, thankfully. “Hello there! It’s nice to see you around here.”

 hermione had to take a look at luna a couple of times before seeing all the changes- she threw the other a small smile and nodded. ‘ luna, it is nice to see you around indeed- i love the look, by the way. it gives an even more interesting look to your charm.’