Our Always: Harry and Hermione

Chapter 6: The letter and the gift

Its been a few weeks since Harry got out of the hospital wing. The snow started to create a soft white blanket on the school grounds. Draco was sent home because his mother fell I'll and he is the only good family member that she has. Harry and I walk down to the lake with our fingers entwined. Everyone was down in Hogsmede for their last trip before the Christmas holidays. We decided not to go because we wanted to spend time together, just the two of us.

    "Hermione?"Harry asked.

    "Yes, Harry," I answered back.

    "I know I haven't officially asked but...er...Will you be my girlfriend?"

    "Yes,Harry. I would love to,"I said looking to the ground. My face flushed with heat.

    We reached our spot and set down on the blanket we brought with us. Harry sat down first then I sat between his legs. I leaned back on his chest and he played with my hair. We stared at the frozen waters for hours until we heard a noise. I turned to see who it was and smiled. Neville and Luna were walking happily towards us. We had invited them to come after they went to Hogsmede.

      "Hello guys how are ye?"Neville asked.

      "Good. Howl are you Luna?"Harry asked.

      "Harry!" I shout.

      "Oh I am fine. Did I tell you guys? I took the antidote because my father told me about my mother and how she died. After I was born my mum was bit by a werewolf and was so in grief that she shouldn't be near me that she killed herself to make me safe. My dad was so happy that he was finally able to tell me. I feel sad on what she did but I would have done the same," she said. I just looked at Neville on what to say but he jut shrugged and sat on the blanket. Harry kept kissing my head and I would squeeze his hand in response. After half an hour, Neville and Luna left up to the castle. Harry and I stayed until it was near supper time to head up back to the castle. Harry put his arm around my neck and I put mine around his waist. I got a letter from Minister Kingsley saying that he gave my parents back their memory. I told Harry that he could come and visit for the holiday but he said that he was going to spend his last holiday while in school at Hogwarts the way he spent his first. I tried to convince him but he just shook his head and said,"Next year." While we were passing Hagrid's Harry let go. I looked at him.

    "Owlery. I wanna check to see if we have any letters. I'll meet you in the common room. Love you,"he said before walking away. I watched as he went down the path to the Owlery. I then walked in the castle and apparted to the common room. I then went and washed up for dinner. As I was getting out I heard a pop down in the common room. As I went down the stairs Harry was on the couch looking down at a letter. I went up to him and put my arms around his neck. He looked up, put the letter under his leg and smiled.

     "What's wrong?" I asked. I walked around and sat on his lap.

     "Nothing, just the ministry asking for an interview about the war against Voldemort. Like I've said before, my answer is no,"he replied. I tether-tottered on his legs and he was staring at me with loving eyes. I gave him a kiss to distract him from his thoughts.

      "Hermione, please spend the holiday with me at the house Sirius left me,"he asked. He looked at his leg nervously.

      "Why? Don't you hate going there? And besides my parents really want me home for the holiday," I said.

      "Hermione, the reason why I want you to spend the holiday with me in London, is because I have a job to do over the break and I don't think I can do it alone."

      "And when did you get this job?"

      "Just now." I took the paper from under his leg and read it.

     Dear Mr.Potter,

        We are devastated to let you know that Tonks's mother has died and that she, her daughter and son in law have left behind a child. Meaning that you are the last remaining guardian to Teddy Remus Lupin. Since you are in school we have talked to the Headmistress and have come to a conclusion to give the child to you when you go off on Christmas break. If within two months you feel said you cannot care for the child any longer then you may put it in an orphanage.

          Yours Sincerely,

        Kingsley Martian

      "Oh Harry, of coarse I'll stay with you." I throw my arms around his neck and he puts his around my waist.

      "This is going to be the best Christmas yet," he said. When I backed up to look him in the face, I saw pure happiness.

Time skip to Wednesday-going on the Christmas Holidays

     As Harry and I got off the train, we saw Mr. and Mrs. Weasley walking toward us. In another direction Kingsley was coming towards us.

      "Hello Harry, Hermione. Where's Ron and Ginny? Fred go find you brother and sister,"Mrs. Weasley said.

      "Hello Mrs. Weasley, we would really like to stay and talk but we have to go,"I said.

      "But where? Ron and Ginny sent us a letter saying that you two were spending the holiday with us."

       "We haven't talked to any of them in weeks. I broke up with Ginny and Ron broke up with Hermione. We're dating now. Listen we have to go we are meeting some people later on. Hope to see you at Sirius's house on Christmas," Harry yelled to the Weasley family as he pulled me through the crowd towards Kingsley.

      "Hello Harry, Hermione. If you are both planning to be the guardians then both of you need to sign the contract,"he said. Harry looked at me and I nodded. He gave us the contract and both of us signed. As soon as we finished signing, a small stroller appeared with a small baby boy.

      "Does he change every month?"Harry asked. At first I was confused then remembered what Lupin was.

      "No he is fine," Kingsley said before apparting away. We started heading out the main road to call for the wizarding transportation cars that the ministry offered to us if Harry did an interview.

      Once we got in the car I strapped down Teddy and sat next to him. Once Harry put our luggage in the trunk he sat next to me.

       "This is going to be the best Christmas ever,"Harry whispered into my ear.

       "Why is that?"I asked.

       "Just because."

       "Harry!"

       "You'll see soon enough," he said with a smirk.