Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

"Pfft, hahahaha."

After Professor McGonagall's dance class, Kevin and Hermione walked back together.

Hermione couldn't help but laugh whenever she recalled the scene.

"Sorry Kevin, but what just happened was just too hilarious."

Hermione put one hand on Kevin, her shoulders trembling, and said, trying hard to suppress her laughter.

Kevin, utterly despondent, looked up at the sky.

His heroic figure in the previous battle against the fire dragon has been replaced by today's wooden dance.

This is something those little wizards will laugh about for a long time.

However, Hermione's smile quickly faded.

Because a little witch suddenly ran out and came to Kevin's side.

"Um, Kevin, may I ask you to be my dance partner at the Christmas party?"

She didn't dare look at Kevin and shouted with her eyes closed.

Hermione's smile immediately froze.

Kevin was also taken aback, not expecting anyone to invite him. He had basically never spoken to any girls other than Hermione and Ginny, and they weren't familiar with each other at all.

However, Kevin shook his head: "Sorry, I already have a dance partner I like."

The little witch seemed to have expected this, glanced at Hermione with envy, sighed, and left.

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Kevin refuse, but then she looked at Kevin again.

Could I be the dance partner he's talking about...?

Hermione's face flushed slightly, a mixture of anticipation and excitement.

However, Kevin didn't seem to have any intention of saying anything and remained quite normal.

This made Hermione feel somewhat lost and uneasy.

"What's wrong, Hermione?" Kevin turned around and looked at Hermione.

If Hermione had cat ears, she would definitely be looking unhappy with her ears drooping right now.

"No..." Hermione shook her head, looking out the corridor window without glancing at Kevin.

How could someone looking like that be alright?

Kevin thought to himself, "He was laughing so happily just now, and now he's like this."

Is he jealous?

Kevin found it somewhat amusing, from when he first entered Hogwarts until now.

Aside from studying with Snape, practicing in the Forbidden Forest, and returning to the boys' dormitory, he spent almost all his time with Hermione.

Classes, the library, the Muggle world, Hagrid's hut, walks...

No matter where they were, Kevin stayed with Hermione, and he spoke to several women very rarely.

Need I say more about their relationship?

Hermione gets jealous, anxious, and disappointed, perhaps because I haven't given her a sense of security.

Their relationship lacks a formal status.

Thinking of this, Kevin knew it was time, and he took Hermione's hand.

Hermione was taken aback, not understanding Kevin's meaning.

Although they had a good relationship, it was always Kevin who shamelessly approached her, and she never made any advances; it was an ambiguous kind of contact.

Kevin's current actions seem more like a forceful gesture of holding his girlfriend's hand.

"Hermione, let's not go to the library today."

"Let me take you somewhere."

Kevin smiled at Hermione, though he was asking for her opinion.

But Hermione sensed Kevin's unwavering resolve from his tightly clenched hand.

"Um."

It's unclear why Kevin suddenly became so assertive.

But she didn't dislike it.

And there's a feeling that something very important is about to happen.

So Kevin took Hermione's little hand and they walked out of Hogwarts Castle.

It was already evening, and the afterglow of the setting sun was spreading across the earth.

After leaving Hogwarts Castle, Kevin tightened his grip on Hermione's hand.

"Hermione, hold my hand tightly."

Although Hermione didn't understand Kevin's meaning, she obediently nodded and tightened her grip.

At that moment, their figures distorted in space, and with a snap, they disappeared from the spot.

To shift and change form.

On a hill not far from Hogwarts Castle.

The space trembled, and two figures appeared there.

Hermione was experiencing Apparition for the first time and was clearly a little unaccustomed to it.

She looked around in surprise. From their current hilltop, they could overlook Hogwarts Castle and the vast Black Lake.

The evening sunset adds a touch of romance to this scene.

"Was that Apparition just now?" Hermione asked Kevin, taking a breath.

"That's right, but since I'm not old enough to take certification exams, I rarely use it," Kevin nodded and said.

"Isn't the scenery here beautiful?"

Kevin looked at the enormous castle in the distance and laughed.

"Yes, it is indeed spectacular. Did you bring me here just to see the scenery?"

"You don't want to?"

"Of course I'm willing."

Hermione smiled. As long as she was with Kevin, she was fine with going anywhere.

Kevin waved his hand, and the tent was brought out again.

It automatically unfolds on a relatively flat area of ​​ground on this hilltop.

"Huh? Why did you take the tent out? Are you planning to spend the night here?"

Hermione was stunned for a moment when she saw this.

"That's right, just the two of us, right here."

Kevin looked directly into Hermione's eyes and spoke with a forcefulness he had never shown before.

Hermione's heart began to race and her face flushed slightly as Kevin stared at her intently.

"...Whatever, whatever you want."

Finally, Hermione couldn't stand Kevin's blatant gaze any longer, turned her head away, and answered with a slightly trembling voice.

She understood perfectly what Kevin's words meant, and what her own answer meant.

A lone man and woman, without notifying anyone, spent the night alone outside.

Even if nothing happens, others will assume that something must have happened.

......

The sun sets very quickly in autumn and winter.

Soon night fell, and a bright full moon slowly rose.

Accompanying it was a sky full of dazzling stars.

Kevin simply waved his hand, and some wood flew out of his bag, forming a campfire that lit itself.

The warm flames dispelled the darkness and illuminated Kevin and Hermione's faces.

They sat by the campfire, their hands clasped together, never letting go.

Hermione rested her head on Kevin's shoulder, gazing at the moonlight on the horizon.

They were like an old married couple, enjoying this moment of tranquility.

"The moonlight is so beautiful."

Hermione leaned against Kevin and said softly.

"The wind is gentle too," Kevin replied.

"Hmm? Is this some kind of special sentence?"

Hermione felt there was something unusual about the sentence when she heard it.

"Yes, it's a quote from a writer."

Does this sentence have any special meaning?

Hermione asked curiously.

Want to know?

"If they're hiding something, it's definitely not something they're trying to be nice about. I don't want to know," Hermione said with a smile, looking at the mysterious Kevin.

No, you want to.

Kevin shook his head and said firmly.

"Then just say it."

Hermione still had that smiling look on her face, as if she wanted to hear what kind of joke Kevin could come up with.

However, Kevin put away his playful expression and looked at Hermione with tenderness in his eyes.

"I like you."

A gentle night breeze blew by.

The campfire quietly went out.

The soft moonlight gently caressed the girl's slightly flushed cheeks.

The girl's eyes gradually widened, her pupils flickered slightly, and her eyes shimmered with light.

Her lips parted slightly, but no sound came out.

"This is the meaning of the sentence."

"That's what I meant too."

Hermione, I like you.

Kevin's gentle voice broke the silence.

He once again formally and earnestly conveyed his feelings to Hermione.

Hermione pursed her lips, her eyes filled with disbelief and surprise.

Finally, she could no longer contain her emotions and threw herself into Kevin's arms.

She was so happy she could hardly speak, and kept nuzzling against Kevin.

"I...I like you too. I've liked you for a long time, for a very long time. I...Kevin, I..."

As she spoke, Hermione's voice trembled with tears.

Kevin hugged Hermione tightly as well.

"Idiot, then why are you crying?"

Kevin gently stroked Hermione's head and said.

"You're the idiot, you bad guy, you bullied me without giving me any warning."

Hermione, nestled in his arms, gently punched Kevin's chest with her little hand.

"How am I supposed to prepare for this? Am I supposed to tell you, 'Get ready, I'm going to confess'?"

"Pfft, you idiot."

Kevin laughed at these words, and Hermione in his arms also laughed.

Even though confessing one's feelings is a very special thing, they still seem to be able to bicker naturally like that.

"I just said so many embarrassing things by myself, what about you? When did you start liking me?"

Hermione, nestled in Kevin's arms, looked up and pouted at him.

It seemed like he was regretting his lack of restraint earlier, as he had tricked his ultimate skill into being used with a simple basic attack.

"Hmm, let me think, I think I started liking you when I first started liking you."

Kevin thought about it seriously for a moment, then said something pointless.

"You scoundrel!"

Hermione squirmed unhappily in Kevin's arms, her little head constantly nudging Kevin's chin.

"Oh dear, if you ask me to say this, I don't know how to say it right now."

Kevin soothed the little wildcat in his arms and said helplessly.

"These things are hard to explain. When I came to my senses, I realized that I couldn't live without you."

"Hmm..."

Hermione in his arms finally calmed down.

It's just a simple description, so why is it so impactful?

Hermione's cheeks flushed bright red, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

Honestly, you're being so blatant, saying you can't live without me, hehehe~

Kevin chuckled as he looked at Hermione, who was grinning foolishly in his arms.

Little Hermione is so easy to please.

Kevin held Hermione in one arm and waved lightly with the other.

The warm campfire was lit again, and Hermione felt warm and cozy inside and out.

Looking at Kevin in the firelight, Hermione, as if possessed, leaned out and gently kissed Kevin's cheek.

"This, this is your reward~"

After kissing Kevin, Hermione snuggled back into his arms, not letting him see her expression.

Kevin paused for a moment, looked at Hermione in his arms, and smiled.

But at this point, he wasn't about to indulge Hermione.

He forcefully lifted Hermione's chin.

"Hermione, you're playing with fire."

Kevin said with amusement.

Hermione blushed with embarrassment at Kevin's assertiveness.

But instead of resisting, she looked expectant.

She gently wrapped her arms around Kevin's neck, waiting for his next move.

"This is my return gift to you."

Sensing Hermione's response, Kevin finally stopped hesitating.

He held her waist with one hand and leaned forward slightly.

He kissed Hermione's alluring red lips.

Under the moonlight, their shadows overlapped completely.

After a long while.

Hermione, finally out of breath, released Kevin.

A glistening thread stretched between their parted lips.

Hermione's eyes became somewhat glazed over, and she was breathing heavily.

"You idiot~ You kissed me too hard, your teeth hit mine."

Hermione, her cheeks burning, said reproachfully.

"It's just that we're not very skilled yet. We'll get used to it after a few more kisses."

Kevin smiled and leaned down to kiss Hermione's red lips again.

Hermione didn't refuse, wrapping her arms tightly around Kevin's neck and accepting his advances.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Hermione didn't say anything this time, and buried her head in Kevin's arms.

You idiot Kevin, why are you sticking your tongue out so quickly?

But it feels so amazing... like I've become an adult...

Hermione pursed her lips, as if savoring the feeling she had just experienced.

The more she reminisced about it, the hotter her face became.

Kevin gradually regained his senses and stopped bullying Hermione.

This has to be done step by step, slowly.

He gently stroked Hermione's hair, continuing to cherish the atmosphere.

"Kevin."

"Um?"

"It's okay~"

Hermione smiled in Kevin's arms.

Kevin smiled and called out, "Hermione."

"You're probably thinking, 'It's okay, I'm not that stupid.'"

Hermione stirred in her arms and said with a smile.

"Okay~ I was going to ask you if you'd like to be my dance partner."

"In that case, I won't ask anymore."

Kevin pretended to look regretful.

"I do!"

Upon hearing this, Hermione immediately sat up from Kevin's arms.

"Weren't you ignoring me just now?"

Kevin pretended not to notice.

"Kevin~"

However, Hermione only needed to use her charm to get Kevin to give in immediately.

"Very well, dear Miss Granger, would you like to dance with me?"

Kevin stood up, made a gentlemanly gesture, and extended his hand to Hermione.

Hermione didn't hesitate and took Kevin's hand.

"Then let's dance together."

Hermione's face beamed with a smile.

Then Kevin waved his hand, and a record player appeared, automatically playing music.

He held Hermione's waist with his right hand and grasped her right hand with his left.

The two danced gracefully to the music.

Kevin's previously very stiff dance moves have now miraculously become normal.

The two twirled gracefully in the night, their eyes fixed on each other.

As the music ended, the two looked deeply into each other's eyes.

Their bracelets emitted a soft glow, connecting their hearts.

......

The next morning.

Kevin opened his eyes and felt the warmth in his arms.

Hermione was wearing only a thin, cute nightgown, hugging Kevin, and showing her adorable sleeping face.

Kevin's mind stirred, and he leaned down to kiss Hermione.

"Hmm~"

It seems that Kevin's tapping motion woke me up.

Hermione also opened her sleepy eyes.

"Good morning, Kevin!"

"morning."

They didn't go back to the Gryffindor common room last night, but instead spent the night in their tent.

Fortunately, the dormitories don't check rooms.

As long as their roommates don't report it to the professor.

"He didn't come home all night."

Still half-asleep, Hermione continued to hug Kevin, nuzzling against his chest.

Staying out all night with a boy will cause gossip if word gets out.

But for Hermione, this wasn't idle talk; it was a declaration of sovereignty.

Kevin is mine now!

No one is allowed to invite him to be their dance partner again!

Of course, they really just cuddled together and slept through the night; they didn't do anything else.