"So you're the one who fought dragons and trolls?"
Harry looked around nervously, but Hermione came to his rescue. "Yes he is, but it's something that would be better to be discussed later, at home."
"Of course."
Harry looked at Mrs. Granger. "Ma'am."
"Jean," Mrs. Granger replied as she extended her hand as well.
"So that's where Hermione gets her middle name," Harry replied as he took her hand lightly and gave a slight shake. "Nice to meet you ma'am."
Jean watched as the young man's hand fell to his side and took her daughter's hand. Their fingers intertwined and a hint of silver flashed. Silver from ring that adorned her daughters left ring finger. "Hermione? Is that a ring I see?"
"Yes mum," Hermione replied and held up her hand to show her mother. "Harry gave it to me."
Jean Granger examined the ring, noticing the diamond, emerald and a light brown stone she wasn't sure of. "Very nice. You do know there is a significant meaning to wearing a ring on that finger don't you?"
"Of course," Hermione replied as she looked her mother in the eyes. "That's why it's there."
It was a bit of bad timing that the Creevey bothers passed by at that time and yelled out, "See you next year Mr. and Mrs. Potter," and then burst out laughing as they left with their parents.
"Mr. and Mrs. Potter?" Richard Granger asked.
"Yeah...uh friends of ours pretended to marry us," Harry explained.
"And just how serious a relationship do you two have?" Jean Granger asked.
"Mum, can we talk about this later," Hermione asked. "Harry needs to meet up with his godfather."
"Of course," Mrs. Granger replied in a tone that left no uncertainty that they WOULD talk about it later.
"Mr. Potter," A voice called out. Harry turned and saw Amelia Bones there with her niece Susan. "May I have a quick word? And M...Miss Granger as well."
"Sir, Ma'am," Harry said to the Grangers. "It was nice meeting you and I hope I shall see more of you this summer," He turned, and once again clasping Hermione's hand they walked over to the head of the DMLE. "Ma'am?"
"Susan, can you give us a moment please," Madam Bones said to her niece. Once Susan was far enough away she turned to Harry and Hermione. "I would like for you two to come to the Ministry tomorrow to answer further questions. If tomorrow is inconvenient than as soon as possible."
"Ma'am?"
"I've found some peculiar things that need explaining," she started as her voice lower, "for example, why am I discussing this with Mr. and Mrs. Potter?" she held up her hand to stop Harry and Hermione from speaking. "You obviously are not advertising it and I do not plan on sharing the information...yet."
"We'll be there," Harry said as he looked at Hermione.
"Thank you," Amelia answered.
They both walked over to Sirius next. The Weasleys had joined them.
"Seems strange not to see the Dursleys here," Harry said as he looked around.
"Well if you want me to drop you off there," Sirius smirked.
"No thanks." Harry replied before turning to the man with greying hair. "How are you, Moony?"
"I'm doing great, Harry. Taking care of yourself?" The werewolf replied. Harry couldn't help but look over at Tonks. He saw her eyes flicker toward the werewolf a couple of times. He smiled as he took Remus' hand. "Trying to."
It was quickly time for Hermione to leave with her parents and Harry to go with Sirius.
"Call Dobby and Winky and get the cabinet delivered soon," Harry whispered to Hermione as they hug each other farewell. "I don't want to take any of your time away from your parents, but I already miss you and we haven't even parted yet."
"I know," Hermione replied. "But we will never truly be apart, will we?"
"But I can't do this when we are not together," Harry replied and his lips found hers. When the kiss ended he remembered they were in front of everyone. He looked around and saw Hermione's parents frozen in their shoes as their faces showed surprise. Ginny and Ron both were red in their faces and were looking away. Sirius had a grin a mile wide while Tonks again was looking at Remus while the werewolf was looking at them.
"Well," Mrs. Weasley said quickly. "I think we should get going."
Another small kiss. "Til later, Mrs. Potter."
"I love you, my husband," Hermione replied.
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