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hp multi-shipper | mostly dramione | fluff fanatic | 30s | no terfs no minors | ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/magicandmanuscripts
Harry rolls his eyes with no malice and dips his head down to rest his forehead against hers.

Her soft hand rests against his scruffy cheek. "I love you, Harry," she whispers, then meets her lips with his.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Brown pupils dance around his face. "I love you," he says with a rough conviction, the three words he wishes he'd said sooner.

Against his chest, he feels her breath catch, and finally, when her eyes fall on his, her lips crane into a broad grin. "I knew it," she boasts.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Come here." He tugs at her arm and pulls her into him, snaking his arm around her waist.

When she's flush against him, he can see the heavy beat of her pulse through her neck; still, her eyes refuse to meet his. He grabs the sides of her chin and tilts her head toward him.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Hermione!"

"What?" she huffs, seemingly annoyed that he's cut her off.

"Anyone tell you, you talk too much?"

"Harry!"

Her feet shuffle back, creating more space between them, space Harry has never wanted in the first place, but he catches her hand.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Now Ron won't tell me how you are doing or why you broke up with Kate because he says it's not his place, but I know Harry. I know you love me. I've spent far too long trying to pretend you don't. I even put an ocean between us, for gods knows what reason, hoping it might change something—"
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
He knows by the speed of her words and the widening of her eyes, this is a confession he's been hoping for. "—We have some weird tie that never seems to break."

She stops to catch her breath and looks at him with a tentative glance. Harry nods, urging her on, as his stomach churns with nerves.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
And then Ron told me you broke up with her, and I thought it was my fault, and I guess it is my fault, but it's not my fault we—"Her hand waves frantically in the air, and Harry can't help the wild anticipation that blooms in his chest.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
When you told me you were spending Christmas with Kate and not the Weasleys, I sort of spiraled. I was jealous, okay. Is that what you want to hear? I was jealous, which is ridiculous because I—" Hermione pushed her pointer finger into her chest. "—have no merit for my jealousy.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"I'm sorry," Hermione says through gritted teeth like the confession cost her every ounce of pride she's ever owned.

Harry grins. "Come again?"

Hermione huffs. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry I yelled at you, and I'm sorry I ignored you after.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hermione stands a little taller, as if she remembers why she's there in the first place. Her face turns serious, the two lines between her brows, Harry's memorized as her 'I'm here on business' look shows. "I have something to say,”she announces sternly. "Okay?" Harry leans against the wooden frame.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Her cheeks are painted pink from the cold, and her mess of curls is half hidden under a red beanie.

“Hermione?"

The leather duffle in her hand plops to the ground. "Gods, I missed you."

"What are you doing here?"
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hours later, Harry wakes to a muffled pounding. He groggily puts on his glasses and trudges to the door, knocks growing in urgency.

He thinks he's still dreaming when he opens the door and sees his curly-haired best friend.

"Hi." Hermione waves awkwardly and bites her lip.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
His heart hammers so loudly he's sure Hermione will hear it through the phone."Look, I'm headed out, but I wanted to wish you a Happy Christmas. I miss you."

"I miss you most. Happy Christmas, Hermione."

When he lays his head down that night, he taps the ornament, but no light emits back.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Harry will always apologise to her because for her, he will do anything, even set aside his pride to keep her happy.

“That's what I love about you, Harry. You know everything about me." Harry can practically hear the smile in her voice.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
There's a deep sigh, and then Hermione grumbles, "Are you going to make me say it?”

"No." Harry puffs a small laugh. "I already know."

Harry knows how much Hermione hates to apologise, hates to admit she's done anything wrong. Harry's the same, but unlike Hermione,
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Don't you always?" His chest vibrates with a deep chuckle, and a high laugh from Hermione follows.

There's a moment of silence, only the steady sound of her even breaths through the line. He slows the rise and fall of his chest to match hers, like maybe it will make him feel closer to her.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
noises muffles her voice.

"Yeah?"

"Yes! We—" she pauses, and he hears a low thud and the noises melt away. "Well, we left our last conversation—"

"I'm sorry," Harry rushes out. "I shouldn't have yelled."

"I started it."
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
hitting the shiny object in just the right way, gold burns again.

He takes his phone from his pocket and dials her number without a second thought.

"Harry?" Hermione's voice breaks from the line.

"Course."

"I'm so glad you called!" She yells, but an abundance of background
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
when they had brought up dates or quick shags, jealousy loomed.

And jealousy had always kept them apart.

On Christmas Eve, as Harry is getting ready to leave for his visit with Teddy, his ornament glows. At first, he thinks it's a fluke, the sun
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
he was skipping Christmas with the Weasleys for his new girlfriend (now ex-girlfriend), Kate.

Harry knew he never should have mentioned her at all. He had broken the unspoken rule they'd long established (never mention romantic relationships) because in the past,
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Any time either of them had missed the other, they touched the cold silver ornament, and instantly its pair glowed a warm gold light.

His hadn't emitted the gold hue in six weeks.

Six weeks (and two hours ago if Harry was counting), they had an explosive fight after Harry admitted
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The enchanted ornament had sat on his nightstand for five long years, a constant reminder of the confession he never got the opportunity to make.

A snowflake, because they had both loved the snow, and enchanted, because Hermione had wanted a magical way to stay connected.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM