Harry x Hermione Short Stories

My Universe

Summary: Many years ago, Hermione Granger gave Harry Potter a Homework Planner which he used as a journal detailing his thoughts, feelings, and memories of her. On her death bed, Hermione's last request from her husband was for him to read his journal entries out loud... Quills & Parchment Spark of Silver Fest - Best Romance Winner.

Prompt: "You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars."

Rating: G

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An old witch with curly chestnut brown hair that's now mostly gray was on the brink of death. She had lived a long and beautiful life. She contributed so much to end a war. She married the love of her life, her best friend. Many years ago, she had a flourishing career as the Minister for Magic of Britain that changed the social and economic structure of their community for the better. She had seen her three children grow up to live fruitfully. She enjoyed her years surrounded by love, laughter, and joy.

Hermione Jean Potter's one hundred and twenty-one years was a beautiful adventure. And now, she was in the final chapter of her colorful life's epic story.

"Ha – Harry?" Hermione's voice was frail but she had one last request.

"Yes, my love?" Harry Potter, despite the ache in his fragile body, moved as quickly as possible to tend to his ailing wife. Looking at her, he knew that she would soon be leaving him for her next great adventure. So, he must savor this bittersweet moment of being with his constant companion in her last days.

"Can you – read My Universe for me? Please..."

"Of course, my love. Accio Harry Potter's Homework Planner!" Harry summoned the old homework planner she made for him in their Hogwarts days. He never used it for its intended purpose. Instead, he wrote random comments about Hermione on its many pages. It was his journal, containing all his thoughts about her and their life together. It was never used as a homework planner at all. It ended up being a treasure trove of their memories as friends, as lovers, as a family.

Carefully lifting the leather cover, Harry saw the first page that said Homework Planner in Hermione's elegant scrawl. He remembered the first reaction he had upon seeing it. He wanted to secretly throw it over the fireplace since he knew he'd never use it. He smiled fondly as he recalled his exasperation upon seeing it for the first time. But now, it's one of his priceless possessions.

My Universe, he wrote these words with big letters in his chicken scratch. What started as a cheeky joke turned out to be a record of his feelings for his best friend, his wife, his sun, his moon, his stars – his universe.

Clearing his throat, he started to read in a broken voice because of old age and unshed tears...

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January 9, 1996

Hermione gave this Homework Planner to me and the odd bossy journal is saying sassy things like 'Do it today or later you'll pay.' Could this bloody thing be any more subtle? (sarcasm)

Sorry, Hermione. While I appreciate the effort you made, giving me this personalized gift and all that, you know I won't use it. Well, I suppose I'm using it right now. But instead of using it as a planner, I'm writing about, well, you.

Speaking of you, what's so bloody great about Magicae Confirmate Corda Vestra? Why the wistful smile, Hermione? It's just a silly old tome about some weird magic I have no clue about... I wish I was as smart as you. You're bloody brilliant Hermione.