Hermione did not want to let him go as they walked to the edge. "Bok jente, you stay strong, I will be back soon." He whispered as he pressed his forehead to hers.
"You too, Drakon. Write to me?" She spoke softly and he kissed her lips roughly.
She ached for him and when he pulled away breathing heavily he nodded. "Always, Hermione. I won't make the same mistake twice. I never do."
"You better not, Charlie, I will have to show you a book witch's fury," she teased and he chuckled.
He took her chin between his index finger and thumb gently before he spoke. "Work hard, train harder. I demand your greatest effort," he declared and she gave him a nod. She let him pull away and he tugged a loose lock of hair, "my bok jente, blow me a kiss so I can keep it in memory?" He backed toward the border.
"I love you, Charlie," she murmured and blew a kiss at him.
He caught it in his hand and placed it against his chest, "I love you, Hermione." He disappeared beyond the property line and Hermione sighed heavily.
Hermione wanted nothing more than to follow him. She wanted to stay with him and go through the motions of treading new waters together. Had she truly realized why he was so... different, then she might have coveted a bit more. Silly witch, indeed. Rubbing her face, she shook her head and her shoulders dropped in defeat.
When she turned around she saw Des and Tatiana walking up to her. "Ready? We aren't going to let you dwell."
Hermione gave them a nod and shook herself. "What is the plan?"
"It is time to see if you can handle a bit of hostility. We need to bring Durstia down to meet the female." Tatiana murmured and Hermione nodded.
"Alright, let's see if Zeta and Durstia get along," Hermione responded and flexed herself.
The other two Dragon Keepers smiled and smirked, "you are turning into Char," Des remarked and Hermione grinned.
"That is a great compliment thank you," she rolled her neck and walked up to them. "So, has anyone seen Durstia yet today?" They shook their head and Hermione nodded, "alright, he will be fine, let's grab a couple of rabbits. He might know we are trying to sweeten him up, but a little flattery and food will ease him."
They smiled and nudged each other, "She might even be better than Char..." Tatiana responded and Hermione waved her off as they went to grab the rabbits and head up to Durstia. He snorted as they all three walked up and his nostrils were smoking as he cast his view to the sky.
"Durstia, don't start," Hermione murmured and he flicked his tail.
Jess frowned and stared at Hermione, "why is grumpy?"
"Charlie didn't come to see him," she replied and Tatiana bit down a laugh.
The dragon stood up and moved his face so he could be at eye level with the witches, "we brought you a few morsels and you can have them if you follow us." Hermione voiced and the dragon eyed the rabbits in the other Dragon Keeper's hands. "What do you say?" She asked and the dragon snorted and bobbed his head.
Jess and Tatiana threw their rabbits to him and he chewed and swallowed the snacks quickly. He stood up and Hermione waved him to the other side of the hill. "You behave yourself, Durstia, alright?" She asked as the dragon followed the Dragon Keepers.
Zeta was still where they left her earlier, enjoying basking in the sun. When she saw Durstia approach she sat up and wrapped her body in her wings. Durstia snorted and Hermione made sure she paced him behind her. The two other Dragon Keepers walked around to the sides of Zeta and watched the male dragon. When Hermione stopped twenty feet from the female, she turned to Durstia.
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Where the Wild Things Are
FanfictionHermione is working for Department of Creature Regulations, life has hit a bit of a rut, but at least Dragons have been a topic of conversation. Convinced that his research could be of valued use, she decides to visit the isolated Weasley in Romania...