Harmione One Shots

| Daddy's Home

Summary: Hermione gives Harry Potter a Father's Day gift he won't forget.

Ship: HarryPotterxHermioneGranger

All credit goes to Anonymous on Ao3

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Gift One

"Daddy's home," he called from the open front door. Outside, the skies were darkening. It was later than usual. A warm breeze entered before he shut it close behind him followed by a click of the lock.

To her delight, he was finally home. Hermione had been waiting for him all day. Since returning home last week, after her first year of college, she began babysitting again to make a bit of cash. But that wasn't the only reason.

She first met the family of two when she came home for the winter holidays. They moved into the neighborhood just days after she left for college. The father garnered the attention of the young ladies in the neighborhood. And she could see why.

Harry Potter was a young divorcee, only in his early thirties. His daughter Hollie was seven years old, but wiser than her age. Hermione only heard tidbits about the ex-wife, who apparently cheated.

She couldn't understand how anyone could hurt someone so handsome and kind. His daughter was his whole world. She was a witness to it when she babysat her during her winter break and on Christmas Eve when her parents invited them and other neighbors for dinner.

Harry showered his daughter with gifts and affection, making Hollie his priority. Even while enjoying the night with friends, he always kept his eyes on her. But there was no need to worry, all the neighborhood kids were friendly. She would know, she babysat them as well.

After some glasses of wine, she stepped out to get some fresh air. So did he. Quietly. She hadn't realized he was there until he made his presence known. They were standing underneath the mistletoe that her mum had strung on the porch. Of all places to stand. Perhaps it was her lucky day.

Hermione pushed up on her tiptoes and kissed him on the cheek. When he didn't move away, she kissed his lips. Maybe it was the alcohol pulsing through her veins. But also, she had wanted to since she first babysat Hollie. She traced the seam of his lips with her tongue. He placed an arm around her waist as he deepened the kiss, meeting her tongue.

They scrambled away from each other when a car passed by. She licked her lips and stared at him before he left to go back inside.

It was a topic neither brought up when she came over to babysit Hollie while he had to go to work. They both had a few glasses of wine that night, and it was only a kiss.

On New Year's Eve, the same neighbors had a get-together. Everyone brought food and drinks. It was a cold, but clear day. There were outdoor heaters by the tables and chairs in front of her parents' house.

After sunset, they moved the party inside the warm and cozy home. The kids played together and had fun. The adults talked and drank.

Minutes before midnight, some watched the countdown. Others went out in the streets. Harry had to bring his sleeping daughter home, so she wouldn't be awakened by the upcoming celebration. Hermione helped by unlocking and opening the door as he carried Hollie in his arms.

Given the time, neither wanted to miss the countdown. They watched it in his living room, sitting beside each other on the sofa. As the seconds drew close, so did their bodies. Their arms and shoulders touched. They turned their heads, looking each other. Their lips met at one.

His arms went around her waist, pulling her closer. She parted her lips when he licked the seams like she had before. His tongue slowly explored her mouth. And she shifted beside him in a more comfortable position, moving her hand on his thigh.