Harry starts putting more effort in his studies and training. Hermione is pleased, but it triggers some insecurities that Harry no longer needs her. When Harry catches on that something is bothering her, she admits she's not sure what to be for him. Harry acknowledges that he would have died many times over if not for her brains, but more than that, she's the one person who has stood by him through everything. All this time he kept her close, it wasn't for her brain - it was for her heart.
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