The next morning Hermione had a spring in her step, and it did not go unnoticed
"What's gotten into you?" Harry grinned "actually scratch that I know what's gotten into you" he smirked, he was a perv sometimes
"I just had a Romantic evening at the astronomy tower with Sev" she smiled as happy as Larry.
"Please tell me you didn't give him another rimjob Herms" Harry sniggered
"No, I most certainly did not Harry, besides the idea wouldn't have tempted me last night he had terrible gas" she explained stuffing her pancakes into her mouth
"How lovely" Harry gurned looking at his breakfast with revolt
Hermione glared at Harry "He can't help it, he's a major farter but he's my special little butt trumpet"
Harry looked at Hermione in utter disbelief

"I'm so excited about tomorrow Harry, I think this camping trip is going to be fun" Hermione smiled changing the subject
"Im not so sure.. Sleeping out in the cold with all the dangerous beasts around? I'm dreading it"
Harry said anxiously
"Don't worry Harry it's all going to be fine, Sev is on duty and he won't let us get hurt"
"I hope so" Harry sighed taking a sip from his juice

As the day progressed everyone was in good spirits, excited for the start of the new year.
There was no New Years Ball this year but Hermione had invited Harry to join her in Severus' quarters for a cheeky drink
Harry was more than happy to go with her, this made Hermione happy as she knew that he must have enjoyed Christmas after all

"Hermione" Severus called out happily as she entered his quarters, his eyes found Harry's and although he felt a little disappointed he was actually ok with it
"Hello Harry, are you well?" He asked cordially
"I'm good Severus, it's good to see you outside of class" Harry smiled openly
"Likewise" was all Severus could manage
"I'm hoping it's okay that I came here, only it was a choice between hanging out with Herms and spending the evening with Ron...it wasn't a difficult choice" Harry mused
Severus laughed at this, as he completely detested Weasley
"I assumed Mr Weasley was your best friend" Severus grinned passing Harry a fire whiskey
"Oh he is, but he gets too much sometimes" Harry grinned gulping his drink
"Slow down Harry you're going to get pissed" Hermione laughed
The drinks kept flowing and the conversation did too

And that he did, within the space of an hour and Harry was beyond drunk
And it wasn't long until midnight
"You know it's hard you know... I really love her, Ron would kill me, but I want her so badly. I mean... What am I gonna do Herms?" Harry slurred
"What on earth are you on about?" Hermione asked her drunk pal
"Ginny" Harry slurred again
"You love Ginny?" Hermione asked in shock
"Ron is gonna kill me when he finds out about us"
"You're already together? I think that's great news" Hermione reassured
"Ronald!!!" Harry smirked falling back into his chair
"Yeah, you might want to keep it on the down low for now..." Hermione agreed

Severus took Hermione aside and sighed "he is completely intoxicated"
"I know. He will have to sleep on your sofa tonight, If he goes back to the dorms someone will rat on him..." Hermione pleaded
Severus nodded and pulled Hermione closer, "I love you" he smiled looking into her brown eyes
"I love you too" she grinned bringing her lips to his, they heard cheering in the distance and looked at the clock
"Happy New Year my beautiful woman" Severus said huskily
"Happy New Year Severus" she beamed
They looked around and saw Harry was already passed out on the sofa
Hermione chuckled and Severus took her hand, leading her to his bedroom...