i'm here for you - harmione

"Exactly, girlfriend not wife."

-A few weeks later-

Hermione had gotten better. She could touch others now, she hadn't had a flashback in forever, Harry thought she was getting better.

The end of the 5th year was approaching quickly, and Harry had some unfinished business.

Harry knocked on Dumbledore's door.

"Come in." The elderly wizards voice said through the door.

Harry turned the knob and closed the door behind him.

"Ah Harry, I've been expecting you."

Harry nodded. "I'd hope so, you asked for me."

Dumbledore chuckled. "Take a seat."

Harry sat down in front of Dumbledore.

"I called you here to tell you something. I understand you know about the horcruxes."

Harry nodded.

"As you know for our last meeting, you and me combined have destroyed 3. There are 7 so we need to find 4 more."

Harry nodded. "Sir where are you going with this?"

"In this coming year, I wanted to ask you if you'd like to help me find them next year."

"Really? I'd love to."

"Good. I'll check on you sometime during the summer. I assume you'll be at the Weasleys?"

Harry nodded.

"Good, you may leave."

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-Gryffindor Common Room, the next day-

Harry, Ron and Hermione all exited the common room with their trunks.

"Harry what did Dumbledore want?" Hermione asked.

"Nothing. Just to talk about next year." Harry took her hand in his.

Hermione sighed. "I can't wait for all of this to be over."

Harry nodded. He blushed a bit when Hermione kissed his cheek.

They made their way to the train, but something happened.

"Turn around Potty."

"Potty?" Harry turned around, confused, to see Lucius Malfoy standing in front of Harry with his wand pointed to Harrys face.

"Potter."

Harry raised his hand. "Mr. Malfoy, what are you doing?"

"I'm doing what the dark lord is too cowardly to do."

"Please don't!" Hermione cried.

Harrys forehead sweated and he could feel his heart beat in his head. He squeezed Hermiones hand three times. I love you.

"Great, I'll make sure to tell him that." Harry mumbled.

Draco walked up to his father. "Father, you know what will happen if you kill him. Don't."

"I know." Lucius wand turned to Hermione. "But if I kill her."

"DON'T YOU DARE!" Harry stepped in front of her with his wand raised.

"Father, let's go." Draco tried to move his father but he was unsuccessful.

"Lucius," The party turned around and watched as Professor Snape calmly uttered the Malfoys name.

"Severus."

"You need to leave. You can do this later, or never." Snape kept a straight face.

Lucius took one last look at Snape and walked away with Draco.