Y/N sighed as he pulled from the kiss, sitting on the edge of the bed as Hermione sat up quickly and happily.

"Impeccable timing Lav" Y/N grumbled as Hermione rushed over and squeezed Lavender in a tight hug. Lavender returned it happily before chuckling to Y/N and holding her arms out after she and Hermione separated.

Y/N chuckled back, dropping the grumpy facade, and as the two hugged he whispered into her ear:

"Thanks for being there for 'Mione, Lav."

Lavender smiled and whispered back:

"Thanks for doing something so brave to protect her."

The pair released the hug, both smiling, and Lavender sat on the chair next to the dresser in the couple's room as Y/N and Hermione sat on their bed.

It was quiet for a few moments before Lavender asked:

"How are you doing Y/N? Really? The photo in the paper this morning, what it said-"

"I'm fine. Don't I look fine?" Y/N fired back instantly. "Take tougher girls than that to break me!"

Lavender was shocked at Y/N flipping on a dime, and she noticed Hermione subtly wave her hand as if to say 'don't push it.'

Lavender knew whatever it was that Hermione would explain later, so she abruptly changed the subject:

"So we're here for the next week, what do you guys want to do first? Hermione and I made quite a list."

Lavender felt internally relieved- Hermione made an excited little giddy squeal, and upon hearing it the tension could instantly be seen leaving Y/N's body. Hermione began speaking a million miles an hour, as she was known to do when excited:

"We have to get our stuff for Hogwarts. I really want to go to Flourish and Blotts-"

Hermione stopped as Y/N chuckled and narrowed her eyes before continuing:

"-even though Y/N already bought all the books I needed. What are you laughing at buddy?"

Y/N continued chuckling with his cocky smirk and replied:

"Just how excited you get talking about book stores babe. It's one of the things I love most about you. When we go I'll get you anything you want. My treat, ok baby."

Lavender awwwed while Hermione burst into a huge smile at her boyfriend. She added:

"You're forgiven for laughing then. I also want to get a pet. Mum and Dad gave me ten galleons so I'd like a cat."

Y/N smiled before a saddened expression crossed his face:

"Hope it works out better for you than it did me, love"

Y/N thought back to Smoky. She may have been a bit nuts and over the top territorial but he loved that cat. He wasn't sure where she was but he hoped she was ok. He quickly covered up his sadness by forcing a smile and adding:

"But if it's more than 10 galleons I'll pay the remainder, ok?"

Hermione smiled before Lavender asked something she had wondered since seeing the picture of Y/N in the Daily Prophet:

"So Y/N, what's up with the tattoos?"

Hermione's eyes went wide. She had wondered the same, but didn't want to ask in case it was somehow related to what he had suffered in Azkaban.

"I'm surprised Hermione didn't ask about any of my tats. I was waiting for it" Y/N chuckled looking at his girlfriend.

"I wanted to, but I wasn't sure, you know, after what happened..."

Hermione trailed off, not sure how to continue the sentence. Y/N smiled and kissed Hermione on the lips. Hermione smiled and after they had separated asked:

"Wait- any of your tattoos? Don't you mean either, babe?"

Y/N looked at Hermione with a puzzled smirk. He asked:

"You didn't notice my third tattoo, love?"

Hermione shook her head and Y/N chuckled, adding:

"Could you ladies leave the room for a minute while I change?"

Lavender nodded but Hermione asked:

"Me too? But I've seen you change love?"

Before Y/N could respond Lavender squealed excitedly:

"What?!? You have? We've got so much to talk about you little dirty birty!"

Hermione turned beetroot red, Y/N couldn't help but chuckle at both the comment and his girlfriend's response.

"Yes love, just so you don't see the tattoo now you're looking for it. Don't want to ruin the surprise. Don't worry, you've got all week to see me with my clothes off."

Hermione went a deeper shade of red and Lavender held her side from laughing so hard.

Y/N shooed them out before changing into shorts and a tank top. He sat on the bed and told them they could come in.

Lavender looked with awe at the Phoenix tattoo on his neck and the Grim Reaper tattoo on his hand. Hermione meanwhile was curious to hear more. Y/N pointed to the Phoenix on his neck:

"So I got this because we know he's coming back in the next few years. Grandad's seen it. I'll be the one to kill him. I wanted every one of those mouth breathing gutter snakes in Azkaban to know which side I was fighting for." Y/N spoke with steely determination in his voice.

"What do you mean?" Lavender asked confused. "I mean I know what you mean but why that bird in particular?"

"It's a Phoenix, Lav. My Dad fought with Dumbledore in a secret group called the Order of the Phoenix, in the war."

"Ohh. Right I got you. Wow. Balls of steel this one 'Mione. You picked a good 'un" Lavender chuckled.

Y/N rolled his eyes before Hermione spoke up.

"What about the Grim Reaper, baby?"

Lavender looked around, despite being in an enclosed room, and whispered:

"Is it because you're the Punisher, and that's your wand hand?"

Y/N chuckled and mirrored Lavender, leaning in and whispering:

"No, but that's a cool story."

He leant back and spoke louder with a full cocky smirk:

"There's important life lessons behind it's meaning but I'll share them when the time is right."

Lavender chuckled and shook her head at Y/N's crypticness as Hermione asked:

"What about the other tattoo, babe?"

Y/N chucked again:

"Really surprised you didn't notice babe".

He stood and turned around.

"Wow!" was the only response Lavender could say as the two girls looked at Hermione's face smiling at them from Y/N's calf. Hermione put her hand over her mouth and got teary before rushing over and hugging her boyfriend when he turned back around.

"You got 'Mione tattooed on your calf. No one could question your commitment, Y/N" Lavender said with a smile.

"It's a great likeness isn't it" Y/N smiled proudly.

"Why? And why there baby? Not that I don't love it" Hermione asked still teary-eyed as she hugged into Y/N's chest.

"I got it because I love you 'Mione. You're a part of my body forever. And I got it there..."

He pulled back from the hug and sat down on the floor, leaning against the bed. His legs were at a 45 degree angle in front of him, his arms leaning on them. The back of his calf was in clear sight.

"... because in Azkaban I slept sitting up, so no one could get the jump on me. The nights I wasn't in the Hole I could look at your beautiful face. Gave me the strength to get through."

Hermione dropped to the floor next to Y/N and kissed him hard and passionately, ignoring Lavender's presence in the room.

She had never loved Y/N more than at that exact moment. They were interrupted by a knock at the door. Lavender opened it quickly.

Harry was standing there, smiling at his friends.

"Hope I'm not interrupting anything."

Hermione turned from the kiss and smiled at her bespectacled friend.

"Harry!" She said happily.

Y/N growled under his breath.

"Oh for fucks sake!"