Her-my-ninny

Chapter 8: All is well in headquarters.


When Harry and Ron returned it was to a quiet house. They tried not to stumble as they made their drunken way up to their room. Unfortunately for them, their room was side by side to that of Remus and Tonks. With their arms around each other both Ron and Harry tried to steer the other in the right direction. Unluckily for them Remus chose that time to open the bedroom door in nothing but his boxers and a pair of slippers.
“Jesus” Ron called hiding his face in Harry’s chest.
“What in hell’s name are you doing wearing those Remus?” Harry asked in a stage whisper.
“I was sleeping, what in hell’s name is going on out here?” he asked.
“I’d like to know that too” Tonks said coming out of the door wearing her robe and carrying Remus’. She handed him his robe and then placed her hand on her hip.
“She looks like a younger way skinnier version of me mum” Ron said in a whisper to Harry. At that Harry burst into hysterics and ended up on the floor holding his stomach and trying not to roll around.
“Vhat in heavens name ees going on out here?” Viktor said walking out in his pajama trousers.
Both Harry and Ron started to giggle again as the watched the snitch on Viktor’s trousers zoom around his legs.
“They’re drunk” Hermione said coming out the room pulling on a robe.
“Come on boys, I’ll put you to bed”
“You don’t have to Hermione; I’ll put them to bed if you want”
“It’s alright Remus, I’m used to it. They got into the fire whisky with Dean and Seamus after the film most likely”
“You are too nice Hermione; you shouldn’t have to put them to bed with a nice hangover cure” Tonks said.
“Who said anything about a hangover cure?” Hermione asked as she pulled first Ron, then Harry up into a standing position and putting each of them under one arm took them to their bedroom. Once she’d put them to bed, she returned to Viktor, who was lying in their bed his eyes open, watching the ceiling.
“What is it Viktor?” she asked getting back into bed.
“Nothing” he said
“You’re sulking” she said leaning to look into his eyes.
“Nothing ees wrong, you-”
“I- what Viktor”
“Nothing”
“Don’t give me that bollocks...tell me what I do Viktor” she said in a cross voice.
“You baby zem, when they yell jump you ask how high”
“Is that what you think of me? Fine then, I guess you can take your bed- I’m sleeping in the library” she said getting out of bed and putting on the discarded robe once again.
“Hermione-”
“You obviously don’t think very much of me Viktor” she said walking away.
When she had gone he sighed and tried to sleep.
Down in the library Hermione wiped a tear from her cheek. Harry and Ron were her best friends, she’d do anything for them, and Viktor had made that seem like a bad thing. She loved her friends and she loved Viktor, why was it such a big deal to love them both. She curled up onto the big leather chair and conjured a blanket for herself before trying to sleep.
The Next Morning
Hermione sat staring into the raging fire when two things happened simultaneously. The first was the clock sticking 5am and the second was the flames turning green an old looking wizard stepping out of the fireplace.
“Hello Miss Granger”
“Hello Professor” Hermione said in a monotone voice.
“What ever is the matter?” Dumbledore asked.
“Nothing” she said
“Miss Granger, we both know that something is wrong. What are you doing up at such an early time in the morning?”
“I never fell asleep” she said.
“Come, tell me what the matter is” he said, conjuring up a chair to sit beside hers.
“Last night Viktor and I had a perfectly good night together. We were talking last night when the boys got home, see they were out with friends from Hogwarts. Don’t worry Kingsley was with them. Anyway, they got home perfectly drunk, which I don’t mind at all as both of them are of age and know what they’re doing. They woke up the entire household but no one seemed to care until I said I’d put them to bed. First Remus says he’ll do it, then Tonks says I’m too gentle on them and the Viktor... well Viktor!”
“Viktor what?”
“Viktor said that I’m their lapdog”
“Did he say that?”
“Well not those words but he said they say jump and I ask how high. But I don’t Professor. They’re my best friends, I love them and I’d do anything for them. But I am not their lapdog. Just because I put them to bed when they were drunk. I’m sure Viktor has friends he does that too. Or maybe not- maybe he doesn’t have friends” she said bitterly.
Dumbledore smiled at her and patted her hand.
“Why don’t you go upstairs to bed and see what Viktor says when he wakes up”
“No- that would be giving up, and that is something I do not do” she said getting up.
“I’ll make you some tea and breakfast Professor” she said walking out of the library, not giving him a chance to answer. When she entered the kitchen she saw Remus, Tonks and Kingsley Shacklebolt sitting at the table, all rubbing sleep out of their eyes.
“I see this is meant to be an Order meeting then. Discuss how our little captives are doing, see how the Golden Trio is faring” she said as she moved to the stove top and put the kettle on.
“That’s not what it is Hermione. Tonks and Kingsley have a special assignment to do this morning and Dumbledore and I have to run to the Ministry buildings to do some important work for the Order” Remus said.
“Of course Remus, just feed Hermione some little story so she’ll get out of your way and then you can get back to our business. Don’t worry Remus, I’m savvy to all your little tricks” she spat.
“Vhat is wrong weeth you Hermione” Viktor said walking into the room dressed in his Quidditch robes.
“What do YOU think is wrong ASSHOLE” she cried.
Viktor looked to the floo as Hermione stormed out of the room. Tonks got up and went to the whistling kettle.
“What was that about?” Kingsley asked.
“Ve had a fight” Viktor said walking to the fridge and pulling out an orange.
“About?” Tonks asked.
“Last night” he said.
“Harry and Ron?” Remus asked.
“Who else” he said sitting heavily into a chair. A second later Hermione walked in, walked over to Viktor, smacked him on the back on the head and then with a flick of her wand had a cuppa steaming in her hands, which she took out the door and up the stairs to the bedroom. Viktor sat their dazed for a moment before standing up and striding through the door and stomped up the stairs. He flung the door open to see Hermione changing the sheets on the bed.
“VHAT was THAT for?”
“It was a present” she said icily.
“I didn’t do anything wrong”
“Obviously you weren’t in the same room as I was last night”
“Vhat did I do?”
“WHAT DID YOU DO? WHAT DID YOU DO? YOU’RE A FUCKING MORON IF YOU THINK THAT IF YOU DON’T KNOW, I’LL TELL YOU!” she yelled.
“Hermione, I just pointed out that Harry and Ron control you’re life” he said.
“They do NOT! I love my friends and I thought that you loved me. If you loved me you wouldn’t care that I put my TWO BEST FRIENDS to bed when they came home drunk. It’s not like anyone else was helping... letting them sit on the ground laughing at some stupid thing one of them said. So FUCK you Viktor Krum. Fuck YOU!” she said pulling off the last sheet and flicking her wand to put new ones one the bed.
“Hermione-”
“No!” she said climbing into bed and turning her back on him.
He leaned down and kissed her temple.
“I do love you, I’m sorry” he said and walked out of the room.
She shut her eyes and willed the tears to disappear. Viktor walked down the stairs and back into the kitchen.
“Have a nice talk” Remus asked.
“Fuck you” he said grabbing a mug of coffee and walking out of the room. The adults sat around looking stunned. The next sound they heard was Viktor’s frustrated yell and the crash of the porcelain coffee mug. Tonks got up to investigate and entered the library only to find the shattered mug and the dying green flames.
“All is well in headquarters this morning”
TBC

Chapter 8 part 2: Making Up

Hermione sighed as she rolled out of bed twenty minutes later, she couldn’t sleep. She’d heard Viktor yell and felt guilty that she’d upset him, but he’d started it with his stupid- but true- comment. She walked towards the bathroom and turned on the shower. She undressed and climbed in under the hot spray. After washing her hair, she climbed out of the tub and wrapped a towel around herself and walked back into the bedroom. She was about to drop the towel where she was standing when she looked up and sitting on her bed were two very bashful looking men, one with wild black hair and the other sporting the same look in red.
“Ronald, Harry” she said wrapping the towel more tightly around her.
“We’re sorry Hermione” Harry said.
“We apologize” Ron said.
“That’s nice boys, now get out. I will talk to you when I’m dressed”
They looked at her happily and walked from the room shutting the door behind them.
In the kitchen Tonks was sitting at the table watching Remus while he read the paper.
“Will you stop it Tonks” he said after a few minutes.
“They really seem to be in love Remus” she said.
“Yes, love is definitely in the air... especially when it involves an ANGRY Hermione and a cursing Viktor” he said.
“Stop being a wanker, the only reason he’s cursing and upset is because he upset Hermione. He loves her”
“Who loves who?” Harry asked walking into the room.
“Who’s a wanker?” Ron asked.
Tonks eyed the two of them and then turned her head back to Remus.
“You two look cheerful this morning” the werewolf said, changing the subject.
“Yes well, when we woke up there was a ‘nice little hang-over cure’ sitting beside our bed” Ron said looking at Tonks
“Yes, I wonder who left it there. It couldn’t have been Herms, she doesn’t give us that stuff, she believes in suffering the consequences of our actions” Harry said looking at Remus.
“Don’t look at us, we didn’t do it” Tonks said,
“It was Albus” Remus said.
“Yes, it was Albus” Tonks agreed.
Ron and Harry both laughed and grabbed a mug of coffee before going into the library where they knew Hermione would find them. As they entered the library Hermione opened the door to the bedroom and stepping into the hall. She entered the kitchen a few minutes later and ignoring the two sitting at the table went, and poured herself a cuppa. She walked out of the room and into the library to find Harry and Ron sitting side by side on the love seat.
“Hello boys” she said.
“Hiya Hermione” they said together.
“So, what did you two end up going after I left?” she asked.
“Oh here or there, some pub in London” Harry said.
“I see” Herms said.
“Really?” Ron said
“Yes you dolt, and I’d like to let you know that because of last night Viktor and I aren’t speaking” she said.
“We know” Harry said, his head down.
“We are sorry Hermione” Ron said.
“That’s alright, I’m sure everything will turn out for the best”
Harry and Ron both nodded.
“What are you going to do today?” Harry asked.
“I’m going to a Quidditch practice, would you two like to come?” she asked.
“YES!” Ron said.
“Well go get dressed appropriately and meet me down here in 10 minutes” she said laughing and taking the mugs went into the kitchen.
Remus was alone in the kitchen when she entered; she put the mugs into the bubble filled sink and turned to Remus.
“We are going to visit the Quidditch Pitch in London, who is on duty today?” she asked.
“I believe it is Snape”
“Lovely, will you inform him that we will be leaving in about 15 minutes”
“He already knows” a silky voice came from the door.
“Professor” Hermione nodded and left the room.
“Who stuck a cucumber us her ass?” Snape said
“She and Viktor got into a spat last night”
“Poor child” the man said sarcastically
“Severus, leave her be” Remus said.
Severus sneered at the werewolf and glided from the room. He found Hermione in the foyer waiting for her two best friends. She turned to him and nodded.
“Miss Granger” Severus said.
“Professor Snape” she answered looking in his direction.
Within a few slightly uncomfortable minutes both Harry and Ron came dashing down the stairs.
“What is he doing here” Ron whispered to Hermione as they left the house.
“Isn’t it obvious?” Hermione asked giving Harry a look behind Ron’s back.
“Bloody Hell... he’s our guard?” Ron said a bit too loudly.
“That I am Mr. Weasley and I suggest that you follow orders or you may end up the main ingredient of one of my newest potions”
Ron gulped and moved farther away from the man they’d come to strongly dislike.
The group of travelers reached the Quidditch Pitch in London within a decent time and Hermione followed the boys to a tower nearest the goal posts the team was using. Snape stayed close but had no wish to overhear the conversation he was sure would ensue. Once situated in the stands Harry pulled out a pair of Binoculars. He put them to his eyes and almost squealed with delight as he watched Viktor fly across the tiny screens. The team was in full practice and the Trio sat and watched until it seaming to dwindle. Hermione told the boys she’d be going to the change rooms to surprise Viktor and they eagerly followed as to meet the rest of the team. They reached the changing rooms just in time to see the team come off the field. Viktor had his head down talking to a fellow member when he heard a cat call from another team mate. He looked up to see what was going on and almost jumped with joy. There standing beside her two best friends was his Hermione. He handed his mate his broom and strutted to her. Looking down at her he said,
“I’m sorry princess, I love you”
“I love you too, I’m sorry” she said and leaning up placed her hands around his neck. With one slight movement Viktor lifted her up and kissed her, Hermione’s legs twined around his waist. His teammates wolf whistled and cat called, but the two kissing teenagers ignored them. Harry and Ron smiled once they knew that everything would be alright and turned to meet me team.
“Hello, I’m Harry and this is Ron, we’re friends of Viktor”
“Harry Potter?” One of the men asked.
“Yes” Harry responded.
“And Ron Weasley?” said another.
“Ummm... yes” Ron said.
“Velcome, come and seet weeth us” the captain said smiling at the two boys.
While the boys were held an animated discussion with the team, Hermione and Viktor slipped into the changing room. Once inside Viktor cupped Hermione’s face and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.
“I am very sorry for everything Herms”
“It’s alright Viktor, everything is fixed now... let’s just forget about it” she said smiling.
“Geeve me 30 minutes and when I’m dressed I am going to take you somewhere special” he said pulling off his Quidditch Robes. She nodded and sat down on the bench labeled KRUM. She watched as he undressed and walked to the showers. She was tempted to go in after him but decided she’d keep her energy for later that night. So, she sat and looked around the change rooms. In one corner sat a magazine rack, so she stood up and made her way towards it. Picking up the first magazine she realized it had Viktor’s face on it. She went back to the bench and started to flip through it. The articles mainly consisted of recent Quidditch victories for the team but dotted within the articles were pieces of gossip about the team members. One in particular struck Hermione’s interest.
Krum seen in Diagon Alley with mysterious blond; is there romance in the air, and what happened to The Chosen One’s Best Friend?
When Viktor stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around himself Hermione was holding the magazine in one hand and covering her mouth with the other.
“What ees the matter Her-my-own-ninny” she asked, using her nick-name.
“This!” she said shoving the magazine at Viktor.
“Oh, that”
“How can you be so casual about it?” she almost screamed.
“It ees no big deal”
“NO BIG DEAL?” Hermione yelled.
“That ees right, why can’t I walk down the road weeth my leetle seester”
“Your WHAT?”
“Seester”
“Sister?”
“Yes!”
Hermione deflated,
“Sorry”
“No, I understand, the tabloids make up funny story about my life, I should warn you about stories like thees”
“I’m such a loser, I always jump to conclusions” she said to herself.
“Herms, settle down” he said sitting beside her and wrapping his arms around her.
“Go get dressed Viktor”
He stood and taking his towel off began to dress. Hermione tried not to watch but she snuck glances from underneath her eyelashes. Once he was dressed he took Hermione’s hand and led her from the room. Outside Harry and Ron were still talking to the team. They looked up when the couple joined the group.
“Ve are going out now, I vill see you all in two days” Viktor said and turned towards the Professor sulking in the stands.
“I vill look after her” he said and nodded at the man in black. The Professor nodded back and the couple turned and walked off into London.

TBC

A/N: Hope you all liked it and I want to thank my reviewers again- you guys are awesome and the reason I am still writing this fic!
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