Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

After Christmas, Hermione went back to work, but Kevin's vacation wasn't over yet.

For some reason, Kevin has been spending a lot of time visiting his parents lately.

Although she was happy to see Kevin getting along well with his parents, she always felt that they were hiding something from her.

Hermione was a little puzzled, but didn't pay much attention, thinking that Kevin was probably up to something again.

She can just wait quietly.

Ministry of Magic.

After a busy day, Hermione stretched and finally finished her work for the day.

Most of my colleagues in the same office have also left.

As she got up to pack her things and prepare to leave work, a senior colleague who had just left suddenly ran back in small, quick steps.

"Hermione, Hermione, your boyfriend is waiting for you in the lobby."

The senior said to Hermione with a doting smile.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Hermione immediately went to the window, where she could see directly into the hall.

Other colleagues in the office immediately gathered around, eager to gossip.

Kevin, wearing a trench coat and the scarf Hermione had given him, stood by the fountain in the hall with his hands in his pockets, watching the Ministry of Magic staff come and go, as if he were waiting for someone.

Suddenly, as if sensing Hermione's gaze, Kevin looked up and saw Hermione by the window, waving at her.

Wow~

Upon seeing the handsome Kevin standing there, Hermione's other colleagues in the office immediately started teasing her.

Hermione was a little embarrassed.

"I wasn't lying to you, was I? Hurry up and pack your things and go downstairs."

"Oh, I understand, thank you, sister."

The senior who was also by the window immediately patted Hermione on the shoulder, and Hermione snapped out of her daze. She then waved her hand and stuffed everything on the table back into her bag.

Then, amidst the cheers of his colleagues, he hurriedly left the office.

Although it wasn't the first time Kevin had come to the Ministry of Magic to see her, for some reason, every time Kevin came, she felt her heart race.

Especially when colleagues tease her, she feels both shy and happy.

When she arrived in the lobby by the elevator, she saw Kevin standing by the fountain, looking very elegant, with a smile on his face.

He immediately walked towards Kevin.

But before he could get close, Harry and Ron, those two idiots, suddenly appeared, ruining Kevin's elegant image.

They seemed to have just finished get off work, spotted Kevin, and immediately elbowed him.

"Kevin, why didn't you tell me you were coming? Come on, let's go out for a drink together."

Ron put his arm around Kevin's shoulder and said to him with a smile.

"Ron captured a dark wizard and was commended by his superiors, so he's treating everyone."

Harry, standing nearby, also put his hand on Kevin's shoulder and jokingly encouraged him.

"...Uh, congratulations Ron, but I'm not interested. I'm here to see Hermione..."

"Shut up! Which is more important, your brothers or your woman? Elbow, come drink with me!"

Ron interrupted Kevin directly, speaking firmly.

"At worst, we can just bring Hermione along..."

Harry wanted to say something to Kevin, but then he noticed Hermione approaching with a dark expression. He couldn't help but shudder halfway through his sentence.

"Ron, I suddenly remembered Sirius told me to buy a bag of salt when I got back. I'm off now."

Harry immediately changed the subject, leaving Ron behind and walking ahead.

"Hey! No, Harry!"

Before Ron could react, Harry had vanished.

He felt like he was being pricked by needles, so he let go of Kevin's arm and turned around to see Hermione glaring at him with a dark expression.

"...Uh, Kevin, I suddenly remembered my mom told me to buy a bottle of soy sauce when I get back, so I'm off now."

Ron immediately threw down a remark and chased after Harry.

After watching the two leave, Hermione regained her composure and walked over to Kevin, muttering a complaint.

"You've become an Auror, yet you're still so impulsive."

"Yes, unlike you, who is intellectual, mature, beautiful, and elegant, right?"

Kevin chuckled and took the bait.

"loquacious."

Hermione rolled her eyes at Kevin, then took his hand and they walked together toward the fireplace exit of the Ministry of Magic.

As they walked, he asked Kevin.

"Why are you here to see me again today?"

"Since this is a rare opportunity, I thought I'd come see you and maybe we could go out for dinner together."

Kevin told the truth.

Hermione was still puzzled. Why would someone go out for dinner if there was nothing wrong with that?

But they didn't refuse; after all, they were a couple, and they had occasionally gone out for a candlelight dinner.

When they returned to the Muggle city, they could still see a sliver of pink sunset hanging in the sky through the buildings.

The two walked hand in hand through the streets of London, chatting and laughing.

Kevin took Hermione to a restaurant they had visited before for a pleasant dinner.

After finishing their meal, the moon had already risen. Instead of going home immediately, they went to the park. It was winter, and there were very few people in the park at night.

They strolled leisurely along the paths, following the streetlights in the park.

Suddenly, a light snowflake began to fall from the sky, adding a touch of romance to the night.

"Let's go sit over there for a bit."

Kevin pointed to a row of apartment benches illuminated by streetlights.

"Um."

Hermione didn't refuse either; they weren't afraid of the cold because Kevin was constantly using magic to keep them warm.

After finally sitting down, Hermione stretched again.

Kevin then put his arm around Hermione and pulled her into his embrace.

"Was work tiring today?"

"No, I just suddenly feel very relaxed~"

Hermione leaned against Kevin, nuzzled his chin, and whispered.

As the moon gradually rose higher in the sky, Hermione inexplicably thought of a few years ago when they were together under the moonlight.

"The moonlight is so beautiful, Kevin~"

"Yes, but the wind isn't gentle today."

In response to Hermione's sudden words, Kevin looked up at the moon, smiled, and replied.

The wind in the dead of winter is no more comfortable than the autumn wind back then.

"Pfft, idiot~"

Hermione laughed when she heard Kevin's words.

The two of them leaned their heads together and occasionally nuzzled each other.

Cherish the feelings in your heart.

At this moment, Kevin suddenly spoke up again.

His tone became more serious.

"Hermione, actually, there's something else I need your help with today."

Hermione looked curious, then smiled and said, wondering if Kevin was planning something funny.

"What's wrong? Why are you taking this so seriously?"

However, when Kevin met Hermione's gaze, although he smiled, he also seemed somewhat serious.

Then Kevin pulled a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket.

"Dear Hermione Granger, please take a look."

Upon hearing Kevin's address, Hermione stopped playing around, took the paper, and began to read it seriously.

Lifetime Partnership Agreement

Upon seeing the title, Hermione wondered what might have happened and looked up at Kevin in surprise. Kevin simply smiled and told her to continue reading.

Kevin Merrick hereby pledges, for life...

It's called an agreement, but it's actually a marriage proposal document.

It was filled with Kevin's sweet words and promises to Hermione, some of which were even incredibly corny.

Hermione didn't know how to respond to Kevin; her face showed a mixture of surprise and bewilderment, and her cheeks were flushed.

Kevin gently took Hermione's small hand and whispered.

"Hermione, will you marry me, become my life partner, and build our home together?"

"I do!"

Before Kevin could finish speaking or make any further move, Hermione hugged him tightly, as if afraid he would change his mind, burying her face in his chest and calling out in a trembling voice.

Feeling Hermione trembling slightly in his arms, Kevin hugged her tightly as well.

Kevin patted Hermione's back, as if he wanted to say something, but Hermione suddenly let go of Kevin.

"...Oh right, I need to sign quickly, in case you don't accept it later..."

Hermione muttered to herself as she snatched the pen from Kevin's hand and signed her name on the agreement.

Kevin was both amused and exasperated. Did Kevin look like the kind of person who would go back on his word?

However, this fulfilled Kevin's wish.

As soon as Hermione signed her name, the agreement in her hand, along with the pen, floated up, emitting a white light.

The next moment they merged into one, transforming into a small, square white box.

"...This is?"

Hermione was puzzled by what she saw.

Kevin suddenly stood up, picked up the box, went to the warm yellow streetlight, and knelt down on one knee in front of Hermione.

Then Kevin opened the box, inside was a silver wedding ring, which shone brightly under the warm yellow light.

Hermione immediately understood what was going on, covered her mouth with her little hand, and her eyes were full of surprise.

However, her eyes weren't on the ring, but on Kevin, his figure kneeling before her with loving eyes, bathed in the soft glow of the falling snow and the warm yellow streetlights.

Kevin slowly took out the ring, then reached out his other hand and took Hermione's right hand.

Under Hermione's watchful eye, he slowly pushed the ring into the ring finger of her right hand.

This scene really moved Hermione, but also made her laugh in exasperation.

"Idiot~ Nobody wears a wedding ring on their right hand."

"what?"

Kevin was still preparing what to say when Hermione's words completely broke his composure, and he looked up in astonishment.

Is there such a thing as distinguishing between left and right hands?

He thought that wearing the ring finger was enough.

"...Uh, I...I'll change it for you..."

Kevin's confident and handsome image crumbled instantly, leaving him even more flustered than Hermione had been. He grabbed Hermione's hand and tried to pull off the wedding ring.

However, Hermione stood up first and helped Kevin up.

Then she cupped Kevin's face in her hands, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Kevin's lips passionately.

Kevin was taken aback at first, but he slowly came to his senses.

Their lips met, exchanging warmth until it spread throughout their bodies.

After a long while, their lips parted, their foreheads still touching, their breaths warm against each other's faces.

Hermione cupped Kevin's face in her hands and chuckled softly.

"Idiot, you can't wear the wrong one at the real wedding!"

"Uh, I understand..."