Heir of the Founders

Realisation

Harry and Hermione left straight after the fight and realized that they weeren't going anywhere particular. They were holding hands, and you could tell they were both nervous for some reason. They both ignored the fact though and decided that since they were going nowhere, they would go to the common room. When they got there though, no one could get in. Everyone was queued up just like it had been when his dead godfather Sirius Black had tried to force his way into the commmon room. '

The pair made their way to the front and as soon as the Fat Lady had spotted them, she gave them a low bow. Everyone had gone silent.

"Welcome Lord and Lady Hogwarts, the castle greets you. How may i be at your service?" She asked politely.

Harry and Hermione blushed at this and Hermione said "Could you please let us into the common room?"

"Of course M'Lady, so sorry for the hold up." The portrait apologised and the door swung open. All of the Griffindors barreled in so they could get the comfiest as Hermmione and Harry were going through the portrait hole, the Fat Lay spoke up again.

"Sorry M'Lord, but your common room isn't located there anymore. You have your own Head Quarters. The rooms once belonged to the four founders and so they are now your rooms. You of course are allowed anywhere on Hogwarts' grounds and all doors are open to you, that includes the other common rooms, the kitchen, the prefects bathroom not that you would need it compared to your ones now, and many more. The castle will lead you there now" At this point, Hermione and Harry were both astounded and didn't know what to say, and both jumped with fright when they felt the floor lift up from beneath them.

Hermione held onto Harry's arm and let out a terrified squeak when she looked down and saw they were up in the air and moving outside. Once the floor got outside, it started ascending to the highest tower, where no student nor teacher had gone before (excl. founders).

They arrived at a window and they hovered there for a while, before Harry spoke up. "Can we please come in?" He felt dumb for talking to a window yet it worked. The window replied (much to their shock) "You may, but you must think of a password, one that which no-one will think of, so you have no chance of any unwanted visitors."

They both though for a minute and Hermione finally said something. " How about... Harmione? Like Harry and Hermione joined together or maybe Harmony, yeah that sounds better." Harry thought for a bit then told her the passwords he was thinking.

"Yeah maybe, how about... snitch?" Hermione shook her head.

"No that's obvious, I think we should go with Harmony." Harry thought it over before nodding.

"Harmony it is" At that, the window opened up and enlarged, showing a common room similar to the Griffindor common room and the Slytherin but it looked different. It had the four colors of Hogwarts and they changed every now and then. They realised that the floor that they had floated on had now made itself part of their floor.

The had a look around and discovered that the tower consisted of one bedroom, 2 bathrooms (one for each person) and 3 guest rooms. They weren't as big as the ones in Potter Manor but it gave them a tight feeling, comforting.

Once they had finished, they both wanted something to eat and found themselves seated at the couches with lasagna for tea since they missed of them also had some Butterbeer, which warmed them up as soon as it touched the tips of their tongue. After a long period of silence, Hermione hesitantly asked a question.

"H-Harry?"

"Yes Hermione?" Harry replied.

"I-I've been thinking. What did you m-mean when you said you l-l-loved me in the tasks we performed?" Hermione was stuttering and she could feel her face heating up.

"Oh, um, well um I kinda um thought that we were um going to d-die and um it just came out of my mouth." Harry looked down mumbling. Hermione felt her heart drop when he said that it just came out. She had liked him for a long time and was thrilled when she learned of hers and Harry's soul bond. An awkward silence decided to visit them and they were left without knowing what to do.

"Well i better be getting to bed." Hermione mumbled and she kept her head down as tears welled up and threatened to spill. She turned to leave but something caught her arm. She span around and saw Harry had stood up and stopped her.

"Hermione" he breathed "Those words didn't come out of my mouth just because. They came out because i finally realised my true feelings for you. You thought that I had thought of you in a sisterly way because of the Yule Ball. I regret not asking you but i thought you would turn me down. Plus i wasn't even sure that i liked you. But when i saw you in that dress, you looked absolutely beautiful. I then saw you with Krum and i have hated him ever since. Seeing you dance with him made me realise that i wasn't just looking out for you, I really did like you. As time went on, I found myself staring and daydreaming about you. I was pretty sure i had fallen for you. Your beautiful chocolate eyes, your sweet-smelling hair, your heart stopping smile. That is why I truly said what i did in the task chamber."

Hermione could feel the tears welling up again, and she gave a small smile before thanking him. She turned to go up to bed when she felt a tug on her arm again.

"Wait" Harry said. He looked nervous "Theres something I've wanted to do for a long time." He whispered before leaning in and pressing his lips to Hermione's. She was shocked at first, but just as Harry was about to move away, she started moving her lips in time with Harry's. She felt like she was a princess. Hermione Granger, the bookworm, had kissed Harry Potter, her crush, the boy-who-lived. His tongue ran across her lower lip before Hermione granted his access and opened her mouth wider. Their tongues were dancing, and it was the most wonderful thing she had ever experienced. His lips were perfect, and his breath tasted like cool mint even though they had just had food. Hermione slung her arms around Harry's neck and pulled him closer, deepening the kiss. Harry placed one hand on her waist and pulled her closer, while the other played with her hair.

Hermione broke the kiss, and Harry leaned his forehead on Hermione's, and Hermione felt truly special. He gave her a smile and pecked her lips once more. He yearned for more, but decided it can wait for later, as it was obvious that Hermione was tired.

"Hermione Granger, would you do the honors of being my girlfriend?" Harry whispered in her ear. His breath send shivers crawling down her spine before giggling

"I do"