Mine Forever ( a Harmione fanfic )

Chapter 05

The next day, Harry woke up to the smell of bacon wafting through the house. Ron also seemed to have been awoken by the smell as he came into Harry's room yawning. "Good Morning Boys!" Hermione said while coming into Harry's room as well judging by her looks she has awaken long before and is ready for the day. By then, Harry's senses had fully woken up and he became quite self-conscious considering the fact that he had slept with only his boxers on the last night. Looking at both his intruders, "Morning. Can't a guy have some privacy?" to which, Ron replied, "You're not naked under those blankets, are you? It's too early for this Harry and I am starved... If you're not coming, I'm going down to breakfast and will have all that delicious-smelling bacon to myself." With that, Ron turned on the spot and apparated downstairs, too lazy to climb down the flight of stairs, which left Harry in a state of annoyance and Hermione giggling at their antiques. "I'll let you get freshened up," said Hermione averting her eyes shyly at Harry's exposed chest, although she has seen him topless many times before. 

Harry slightly chuckled at her blushed expression and decided to get out of bed and swiftly close the distance between himself and Hermione. "No Good Morning kisses for me?" He asked with a sly expression. Hermione's eyes widened at this newly exposed, cheeky side of her 'best friend' who she has known for the better half of her life. She got on her tippy toes and gave him a slight peck on the lips, turned away hiding her blush, and ran down the stairs to the kitchen, leaving a very bemused Harry, chuckling to himself.

When Harry went down to the kitchen after getting ready for the day, he found Ron and George over at one corner of the dining table, their heads immersed in the Daily Prophet and Mrs. Weasley nagging Kreacher to let her help over by the stove. Ginny was at the other corner of the dining table, quietly enjoying her breakfast and his eyes stopped at a certain bushy-haired brunette, absentmindedly eating her toast while her face was covered by a thick book as usual. He smiled to himself and went over, placing a kiss on Hermione's head, forcing her to look up and when she did, he subconsciously placed a tender kiss on her lips not knowing that everyone's eyes were on them at this point. 

"Ah... my eyes," Ron yelled, which earned him a smack on the head from Mrs. Weasley who said, "Shut up will you Ronald, let them enjoy their lives. It's what we all deserve after everything we've been through." To which Ron smirked but refrained from commenting furthermore knowing that if he did, his mother wouldn't let him finish his sentence. Harry and Hermione both blushed and were now focused on their plates in front of them. 

"Arthur had to leave early dear. The new Minister for Magic is to be chosen today." Molly broke the silence to which Hermione replied, "Hopefully, Kingsley will be elected to take on the position permanently considering it was he who overlooked each and every step to rebuild after the war." "Yeah, I agree with 'Mione. No one is more fitting," Harry said standing up and taking his plate to be washed. "We'll have news of it by lunchtime I hope," said Ginny. 

"Master Harry, do you want Kreacher to go ahead and clean the place before you arrive at Liily Cottage today?" Kreacher asked Harry while serving him a slice of yesterday's leftover treacle tart. "No Kreacher, it's okay. I think I want to explore the property a bit as it is," said Harry. "Let Kreacher know if you need something, Master," Kreacher replied bowing and returning to clean the countertop. 

"Are you guys still up for the trip today? considering that we don't know the exact location, we'll have to travel the muggle way," said Hermione looking at her friends. "Yeah Cool. I'll see you guys at lunch then, gotta go and have some stuff sorted out at the store." Said Geroge and waving bye to them all, he disapparated. Just then, Molly returned with a sleepy-looking Teddy in her arms. As soon as he saw his Godfather, his eyes lit up, and extended his arms to Harry saying, "Ally, Ally". Harry took Teddy off from Molly "Thanks Mrs. Weasley, I'll feed him breakfast and drop him off at Andromeda's. Please do have some rest." then he turned his attention back to Teddy "Now, who wants some brekkie?"

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After lunch, Ron, George, and Ginny were all ready to go explore Lilly Cottage with Harry and Hermione. With Hermione's excellent navigation skills, they were able to board the bus and get down at Red Lake at half past one. "Blimey, I knew muggles were slow, but, an hour to reach a place is just too much don't you think?" Ron exclaimed earning some glances from the onlookers at the group of five who were clearly not from the area.  

After a small hike, they managed to reach a small hill, secluded, but accessible to the nearby village. On top of the hill, was a very beautiful house, a mansion to be exact which stood majestically over-looking the Lake that flowed at one side, the village at a distance, and the beautiful scenery all around. Harry was nervous, to say the least. Hermione slightly rubbed her thumb over his hand which was enclasped in hers and urged Harry to step in through the double gate that lead to the driveway. As soon as they stepped on the grounds, they felt the traces of protective charms placed around the property. 

"Okay, here we go," Harry said more to himself rather than to the group while taking out the key Sirius's envelope had and turning it in the keyhole of the majestic double doors of "Lilly Cottage". His heart engulfed with many unknown feelings. 

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Hello, I know it's been so long since I last updated. but, I'll try to be more frequent and finish the story in no time. but, I'm developing the story as it flows, so there'll be some more updates sooner.

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I hope you all love this story as much as I do.

Loads of Love,

T.