Harry Potter: The Green Arrow of Hogwarts (Book 3) (Fan Fiction)

Chapter 10: The Unexpected Gift

As the group ran through Hogwarts, Oliver noticed they were heading back to the Hospital Wing. They skidded to a halt as they saw Dumbledore standing by the door. As they approached, Dumbledore swiftly closed the doors behind him.

Dumbledore looked at them with a curious smile and asked, "Well?"

Harry, breathless but triumphant, said, "He's free. We did it."

Dumbledore feigned ignorance, "Did what? Good night." With a twinkle in his eye, he walked away.

Oliver chuckled and muttered, "That sneaky bastard."

Harry grinned and added, "Yeah."

The trio opened the door to find their past selves fading away from existence. Ron, looking puzzled, saw them enter and asked, "How did you three get here? I was talking to you, and now you're here."

Barry, Bella, Tommy, and Cassie laughed at Ron's confusion.

Hermione, playing along, asked Oliver, "What's he talking about, baby?"

Oliver replied, "I have no idea. Honestly, Ron, how can someone be in two places at once?"

Hermione chuckled, and soon Oliver and Harry joined in. Hermione playfully smacked Oliver for the joke, but he pulled her close and kissed her.

Hermione melted into the kiss, responding with equal passion.

Meanwhile, Cassie and Harry were talking off to the side. Harry asked, "You okay?"

Cassie nodded and replied, "Yeah, I am."

Cassie then whispered, "How did it go?"

Harry whispered back, "It went great."

Cassie smiled warmly.

Oliver, noticing the exchange, teased, "Just kiss already, you two."

Hermione smacked Oliver on the face, and he yelped, "Ow!" while clutching his cheek.

The group burst into laughter, and Oliver, rubbing his face, asked, "What the bloody hell was that for?"

Hermione, still smiling, said, "For being a cheeky troublemaker."

Oliver gave her a playful glare but couldn't hide his grin. "Alright, alright. I deserved that."

Harry, noticing the playful banter, turned to Cassie and said, "Well, it seems like things are settling down."

Cassie's face brightened with a smile. "Yeah, it does."

With a shared glance, Harry and Cassie leaned in and kissed, their connection evident and sincere.

Oliver, witnessing the sweet moment, quietly cheered, "Yes!" and pumped his fist in the air.

The group erupted in laughter at Oliver's enthusiastic reaction, his childlike excitement adding to the lighthearted atmosphere of the Hospital Wing.

Hermione, feeling the moment, pulled Oliver in for a kiss. Though he was momentarily surprised, he eagerly reciprocated, deepening the kiss as they shared a tender moment.

The group, gathered in the Hospital Wing, watched the affectionate exchanges between Harry and Cassie, and Oliver and Hermione. The warmth of their connections provided a comforting contrast to the earlier chaos, filling the room with a sense of peace and camaraderie.

Oliver pulled back, his breath slightly uneven, and asked with a mix of confusion and amusement, "What was that for, you crazy lady?"

Hermione smirked playfully and replied, "I'm crazy for you. And if I remember correctly, you promised to get me back for throwing a rock at you."