The war had more than taken it's tole on the golden trio, and Harry was worn, tired and filled with sadness and grieving. He felt so much sorrow, and had no idea what to do with it. The Weasley's had taken a month or so to get back to their somewhat normal selves... but not everyone was the same. And you can't after...
Hogwarts. The place Harry yearned to spend time with his closest friends. Yet, as time passed, it grew harder to keep bonds from crumbling and friendships from falling apart. The world was changing. Voldemort was nearing. Hermione and Harry were falling in love.
Who ever knew that something so wrong, something never meant to be, could feel so right? Could feel so.... Promising? After the war, Hermione Granger seemed to be the mentally bruised member of the trio. Harry was physically bruised, but masked it with a glistening smile, and Ron was emotionally bruised, grieving ove...
AU It's Christmas in Harry's third year. When Hermione causes his new Firebolt to be confiscated, he realises that she is more important than any broomstick to him. Continues on through the books from there until the end of their fourth year. 21st century technology is used (as though this story started in 2003 instea...