Y/N woke Saturday morning and smiled at Hermione next to him. She always looked like an Angel when she slept. So peaceful, so beautiful. He looked across at their four smaller fur babies, asleep in their small area designed for them by the Room and smiled even wider.

"How did I get so lucky?" He asked himself rhetorically. He carefully and slowly untangled their bodies, desperate to let his sweetheart sleep, and once having removed himself from her vice like grip, leant down and kissed Hermione on the cheek. She smiled in her sleep as she reached out to grab for him unconsciously, instead finding a pillow.

He escaped to the workout area the Room always provided and jumped up, gripping the hanging bar tight with one hand, placing the other behind his back.

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—~—

Following his strenuous workout he jumped in the shower and was happy when he heard the curtain open and hands grip his torso from behind.

"Morning beautiful" he smiled, turning and kissing Hermione sweetly.

"Morning darling" she smiled back into the kiss, the water cascading over them.

—~—

The couple sat happily at breakfast as their friends approached, first Lavender, then Ron and Harry. Y/N smiled at the pair who never ever looked happy in the morning.

"So you're heading to Hagrid's at 9:20 love?" Hermione asked, finishing her oatmeal.

"I am. I'm riding Sköll out to the Centaur camp and I'll apparate back. Meet you here for lunch at 12?" Y/N asked smiling.

Hermione nodded.

"Lavender and I are going to the library after breakfast. What about you two?" Hermione finished looking at Harry and Ron.

"We're going to go ride Harry's Firebolt" Ron said happily, Y/N rolling his eyes and shaking his head while chuckling.

At close to twenty past Y/N squeezed his girlfriend's waist where his arm was wrapped.

"You guys want to see something cool?"

The friends nodded and followed the couple as they got up and left the breakfast hall. They walked down to Hagrid's and he was out the front feeding Fang.

"Mornin'" He called out happily as the group of friends approached. They greeted him back before Y/N took the lead as always, shaking Hagrid's hand.

"So you thought more about what Albus and I spoke to you about Hagrid?"

Hagrid chuckled.

"Still makes me laugh hearing yer call the Headmaster tha'. But yeah. Yer right. If yer can fin' him and he's happy that's ok."

Y/N smiled and nodded. Hermione tapped his shoulder puzzled.

"I'll explain at lunch love. New baby."

Hermione giggled and nodded.

"Now the exciting part I promised you all. You ready Hagrid?"

The half giant nodded as Y/N turned to his friends.

"You three over next to Hagrid. No sudden movements. Hagrid probably best to put Fang away."

Hagrid nodded and opened his front door- Fang happily running inside. Y/N unsheathed his wand and waved it in a circle, opening a portal as he held it with his free hand and called out.

"Sköll"

The others watched first amazed and then in horror as a huge beast walked through the portal. It wasn't a wolf, it wasn't a direwolf- it was something else entirely.

Ron shrieked as the creature growled- Hagrid stood amazed.

"I ne'er knew a Warg would be so pretty!"

Ron nearly choked on his own fear and saliva as Harry and Lavender stood wide eyed and slack jawed in shock.

"She is beautiful isn't she" Y/N smiled as he walked forward, stroking the side of Sköll's face and causing her to instantly stop growling at the others and grow a look of joy.

"Hermione let me introduce you. Sköll this is my mate Hermione. Hermione this is Sköll. Let her get your scent."

Hermione smiled as she walked towards the warg with her arm out and her palm down. Sköll sniffed happily before rubbing her head against it. Hermione stroked the other side of Sköll's head and giggled.

"You're just a big teddy bear aren't you?"

After a few minutes of introductions Y/N kissed Hermione goodbye as he mounted Sköll.

"I'll meet you in the Great Hall at lunch love, yar!" and rode off into the forbidden forest.

"Unbelievable... unbelievable" Ron whimpered as the group watched him disappear into the foreboding darkness.

Y/N rode Sköll for close to a quarter of an hour before they reached the outskirts of the Centaur camp. Y/N dismounted and stroked the warg lovingly. It was a warm morning so Y/N cast a spurt of aquamenti, Sköll enjoying a cooling drink.

"Thank you for the ride Sköll, I return you home now, your presence would alarm the children and I don't want any harm to come to you. I will visit during the week my girl."

The warg cooed under the affectionate stroke she was given before nuzzling Y/N and returning to the enclosure when a portal was opened for her.

Y/N walked forward and smiled. He knew he was already being watched, had he not been a welcome visitor he would likely be dead already. He entered the camp and was not unsurprised to see Centaurs waiting to greet him.

"Prophesied One, you are welcome to our camp" One particularly large guard smiled as the two clasped arms.

"Thank you my brother. It is good to be back!"

He greeted several others before he was swarmed by foals, all excited by his return. He greeted them all before looking up to see a very old friend approach.

"Firenze my brother. It warms my heart to see you."

"As it does mine my friend. Are you ready to begin your lessons for the year?" Firenze replied as the two clasped arms.

"I thought I would be greeting Bane first, thanking him for allowing me to learn with you and your people?" Y/N asked, puzzled by the break in Centaur custom.

"Bane is away with some of the other stallions, on a hunt. Our leader enjoys stretching his legs from time to time" Firenze chuckled as he lead Y/N to the central fireplace. Y/N sat on a log that had been placed for him while Firenze stood across the other side. One of the mares brought Y/N a bowl of stew that had finished boiling. He thanked her sincerely before eating with the herd.

"Venison blood and offal, hope you enjoy" Firenze smiled warmly.

Y/N nodded with a smile as he ate. The blood of an animal was it's life force. The offal was the first to spoil after a kill. This was all deeply symbolic to the Centaurs. The honour that was bestowed on Y/N as he sat and dined with the herd wasn't lost on him. Very very few throughout history had been afforded such an honour.

Following the meal the herd separated to do their own thing as Y/N and Firenze remained seated at the fire. Firenze smiled at Y/N as he started to speak.

"I have spoken at great length with Albus about your studies Y/N. You will need to study the-uh- human methods of Divination..."

Y/N noticed Firenze suppress a laugh.

"... that are employed in class. Thus I need you to read the following and research the following subjects."

He handed Y/N a piece of paper with Astrology, Xylomancy and Cartomancy written on it, along with a number of books and essay questions. Y/N nodded and placed the list in his pouch.

"Albus will examine your assignments so there can be no... conflict of interest. But as for our lessons, you will be primarily learning the methods of my people and-"

Firenze noticed the look on Y/N's face and smiled.

"Does this surprise you Y/N?" The centaur chuckled.

"Uh little bit yeah. I mean I'm a two leg and-"

Firenze waved a hand to silence Y/N before smiling again.

"You are a beloved member of our herd. You fight for us in ways no two-leg ever has. Your loyalty has been proven to Bane and all the herd. We trust you. To start with we will learn about fire omens."

The Centaur smiled as he finished, Y/N merely absorbing his words and nodding.

"So in your class you will sit for hours and observe flames rising from an open fire, attempting to interpret shapes that arise. We have a different method. Did you bring the herbs I asked you to?"

Y/N nodded and lifted them from his pouch. Firenze nodded.

"Throw herbs into the fire as I tell you to and watch the flames carefully. You and I will not see the same, as your destiny is not my destiny. Begin with the Mallowsweet."

Y/N threw the ground Mallowsweet into the fire, it roared up, flames briefly dancing. Y/N looked amazed.

"Is that a dragon?" He asked as the fire settled again.

"I can't say. Only you can interpret what you see. Now throw in the Bay."

Y/N did so and looked puzzled.

"It looks almost like a trident."

"Interesting. Next the Drumbleroot" Firenze said intrigued.

Y/N did so and looked puzzled.

"It's a strange shape looks almost like a... grave stone?"

Firenze wore a look of concern now.

"Ok Y/N, now for our most sacred herb. Throw in the Sage."

Y/N did and observed. A familiar shape started to form.

"Firenze it looks like a.... face?"

A face Y/N didn't recognise formed in the flames from the burning sage. Y/N looked puzzled before it charged him, screaming:

"Y/N!"

Y/N was sent flying back to the floor. Thunder roared above despite the sky being clear moments earlier. Darkness seemed to descend upon the camp- a cold wind blowing through as the herd panicked, whispering- foals running to their mothers. It ceased almost as quickly as Firenze extinguished the fire with a large bowl of water. Y/N looked at him stunned from the floor where he still laid.

"What the f.. Firenze what the hell was that?"

Firenze looked around troubled as the herd was fearful at what just happened.

"I... I do not know Y/N. It is darkness I have not seen before.. and it appears it is in your future. I suggest we leave it there for today. I will discuss it with our elders and Bane prior to our next meeting."

He concluded speaking by holding out a hand and helping Y/N to his feet.

"That might be for the best. What should I do now?" Y/N asked, still stunned at what had transpired.

"Read everything you can on Fire Omens. See if you can learn anything from the... darker aspects of magic that you will not be able to access at your school. Also keep a journal. Record what you have seen and done. Keep the events fresh in your memory and meditate on them. I will meet with Bane and the elders and we will convene again in a fortnight. Stay safe Y/N."

"You too Firenze" Y/N replied as they clasped forearms. He looked at his watch. 11:20am. He had time and knew where he needed to go.

—~—

Y/N apparated to Knockturn Alley and looked around. The usual lowlifes were there but nothing he needed to deal with today. He entered Arcanum, the best Dark bookstore in Knockturn. He quickly found five books on Fire Omens and Dark portents but, being the intellectually curious individual he was, was drawn quickly to a number of other topics.

Dark creatures, curses, jinxes, dark potions, dark practices and dark artefacts. Y/N picked out numerous books on each and levitated them all to the counter. The witch behind the counter chuckled as he returned to pay and remarked:

"You should start a tab here Grindelwald."

Y/N stored the books away in his moke pouch and apparated to the entrance of the Great Hall. It was mainly quiet, and with twenty minutes until lunch started most students were out still enjoying the sunshine after a long first week of classes. Y/N happily sat at his usual spot and pulled out one of the books he had purchased, Discerning the Future through Flame, and started reading.

He was about thirty pages in when he felt arms wrap around him, a peck on his cheek and then a face next to his as his view was blocked by streams of brown hair.

"Hey baby" he chuckled as he lifted his hand and hugged Hermione back.

"Missed you" he heard muffled into his shoulder before Hermione sat next to him.

"Missed you too love" Y/N smiled as Lavender sat across from them. Y/N was determined to keep a lid on the mornings incident for the time being. He didn't want to worry Hermione until he had more to go on.

"What's wrong?" Hermione asked almost instantly, worry in her voice.

Y/N chuckled. This girl could just see through him. It was uncanny.

"Hermione he just smiled!" Lavender chuckled. Y/N sighed.

"Alright. Lav I trust you not to repeat anything so I won't bother using legilimency. It happened again love." Y/N said as he gripped Hermione's hands, seeing the concern on her face.

"The darkness?" Hermione asked, the pitch in her tone rising with her concern. "Was it the same as last time?"

"Sort of. It was while I was... working with Firenze. I can't go into detail you understand, after you met Bane in First Year-"

"Sacred Divination. Ok. Can you tell me anything?" Hermione asked in a whisper.

"Only that it was more intense than last time. There was a... a face... but it scared the hell out of the Centaurs."

"Darkness... what are you guys talking about?" Lavender asked leaning in with a whisper.

Y/N sighed.

"It happened the morning after the World Cup Final. Hang on Lav"

Y/N sent her the memory. Lav shivered involuntarily as the image played in her mind.

"Merlin's Beard" She whispered.

"Yeah. Enough to scare the bejesus out of the King of Hell" Y/N said back grimly.

"Did Firenze suggest anything baby?" Hermione asked in a hushed tone.

Y/N stroked Hermione's cheek in an attempt to soothe her and smiled.

"He gave me a few things to research, I've already been to Knockturn for the books. Firenze is going to speak to his elders, Albus is looking into it, the King of Hell is looking into it, I'll discuss it with Sam tomorrow. We're doing everything we can baby. Please try not to stress about it ok."

Hermione nodded and Y/N kissed her gently as lunch choices started to appear on the table.

"Y/N... can I ask you a question?" Lavender asked, something odd sparking her interest.

Y/N chuckled and replied: "you can but I might not answer."

"The guy we met on the train, why do you say his full title, not his name?"

"What, you mean Crowley?" Y/N asked. Before Lavender could replied her eyes had widened as Y/N heard:

"Well hello Moose!" from behind.

"That's why" Y/N chuckled.

Ten minutes later, when an unimpressed Crowley had left after being summoned for nothing, Ron and Harry arrived at the table, sitting next to Lavender and Ron proclaimed loudly:

"I'm starving!"

When are you not Lavender chuckled as Hermione leant up from where she sat hugging Y/N and put a pastie on her plate. She looked concerned at Y/N.

"You're not eating love?"

"No, I ate with the Centaurs, and there will be a lot to eat and drink at the festival tonight love" Y/N said smiling before returning to his book.

"What does a Centaur eat?" Ron asked with a mouthful of sausage roll.

Y/N gave Ron's disgusting table manners a look of distain before he replied:

"Venison blood and offal stew!"

Harry's eyes resembled dinner plates. Lavender's mouth dropped open. Ron nearly choked on his sausage.

"Why would you eat that?" He asked after clearing his airpath.

"Firstly, blood is an animal's life source. It's offal is the first to spoil. It's a symbolic and sacred meal to the Centaurs Ron. It was an honour to be served it to dine with the herd. Secondly, every kill they make is of necessity to the continuation of the herd and every part of the animal slain is utilised and not wasted. Third, you obviously don't know what it's like to be hungry."

Y/N finished dismissively and went back to his book. Ron pulled a face.

"I saw that Weasley!" Y/N quipped without looking up.

"Well what a daft bloody thing to say. Of course I know what it's like to be hungry!" Ron retorted chuckling.

Y/N sighed and closed his book. Hermione took note it was of fire omens.

"No you don't Ron. I don't mean 'I haven't shovelled food into my face for two hours' hungry. I mean I've been in these woods alone for a week and haven't eaten hungry! If I don't kill this rabbit, or deer, or fox in the bushes I won't eat again today hungry! That's hunger. That teaches you to truly appreciate what a valued resource food is!"

Y/N spoke firmly, but not with the frustration or vitriol of the year before when he would berate Ron's sheltered life, or his immaturity, it seemed to the others that he wanted to make Ron actually think instead of argue with him.

Y/N went back to his book before, after a few moments, Ron spoke up.

"Jacob did that to you a lot didn't he Y/N. Left you in the middle of nowhere with nothing?"

Y/N answered but didn't look up.

"He did. But he had his reasons. It taught me strength, real inner strength. It taught me what you need to do to survive. It taught me that at the end of the day you can only rely on yourself."

He looked up and smiled at Hermione.

"Except for you baby. You can always depend on me."

He leaned in and kissed her gently. She returned it as he smiled again and returned to his book. He felt her hand slip onto his thigh, the spot she always liked to hold to feel close to him.

"Do you hate him? Jacob I mean" Harry asked with sadness in his voice.

"No. I used to, but I get it now. He was given a job he knew had to be done. We know my fate. What I'm destined to do. He couldn't do what he had to and be a loving brother as well. He had to be a drill sergeant. I understand why he did what he did. He had to separate himself from his emotions or it would have killed him."

Y/N continued to read. The others ate but not a lot was spoken.

—~—

Following lunch Y/N returned to the library with Hermione and Lavender but he was completely focused on his reading, finishing the first book and pulling a second, Dark Omens and How to Read Them, completely oblivious Adam had joined them at the table.

The three looked at him as his eyes darted back and forth, line after line, page after page, not looking up, not taking a break.

"Does he do that a lot? Get so engrossed I mean?" Adam asked.

"He does sometimes, when it's important" Hermione smiled.

"Can't be one of the two best students in the school without the ability to focus!" Lavender chuckled.

Adam watched for another few moments before smiling.

"He'd of made a hell of a Ravenclaw."

—~—

At 3:00pm Hermione gently squeezed Y/N's thigh, getting his attention.

"Hey love sorry I was pretty- hey Adz, when did you get here?" Y/N asked surprised, reaching out to shake his hand.

"About two hours ago" Adam chuckled as he returned the handshake.

"What? But it's..." Y/N looked at his watch and his eyes widened.

"Yeah it's 3:00pm love, we have to go get ready don't we?" Hermione giggled.

"Yeah we do, sorry baby I was just-"

"My boyfriend is a voracious reader. One of the many qualities I love about him. Don't worry about it" Hermione giggled to her lover.

"So I'll see you guys tomorrow morning?" Lavender smiled.

"Yeah, I have to be back at ten for Ghoul Studies so we'll have to be back by then, but we can still have breakfast in Hogsmeade love" Y/N smiled before it grew larger as Hermione got excited.

"Hogsmeade?" Adam asked surprised.

"Organised a date night for my Lady" Y/N smiled. "You heard about what happened with that Hufflepuff wanker didn't you?" Y/N finished by asking Adam who nodded.

"Yeah. After Draco last year most people are surprised he's still walking" Adam chuckled.

"Well that was the trade off with Dumbledore. I take Hermione tonight and give her a wonderful night and don't do what I did to Malfoy to that arrogant prick- speaking off, we better get changed. Apparate upstairs love?" Y/N asked as he turned to Hermione who smiled and nodded.

"You can't apparate in Hogwarts- and we're too young to-"

Adam was cut off mid sentence as Hermione took Y/N's hand, who kissed it as they silently disappeared. Adam grew a look of shock.

"Yeah. If you're gonna be friends with Y/N you've got to learn normal rules don't really apply to him" Lavender giggled.

—~—

The couple appeared at the entrance to the common room, severely scaring the Fat Lady, who instantly let them into the room. It was almost deserted, except for Neville who was sat reading a thick book.

"Hey Nev" Y/N smiled as he looked up and returned it, greeting them both.

"Alright baby, meet you back down here?" Y/N asked.

Hermione nodded and kissed him before squealing excitedly as she went up to the girls dorm.

"See you in a bit Nev" Y/N chuckled as he watched Hermione disappear before heading up towards his dorm.

Y/N grabbed what he needed and had a quick shower, dressing in shorts and a t-shirt. He held his arm out for Na-Hath before picking up Crookshanks and Gizmo, Newt sitting on his shoulder as he apparated.

He knocked on the door he appeared in front of and Rowan opened it smiling.

"Hey Y/N, how are you? Excited for your date night?" The bespectacled Professor smiled.

"I am Row, Hermione deserves it, she puts up with a lot with... well me" Y/N chuckled.

"Thanks again for looking after the kids."

"No problem at all" Rowan smiled as Y/N gently placed Gizmo and Crookshanks down. He summoned food, water bowls and a square mat out as well as bedding.

"So their food and water is there, bedding set up, they go on the mat- it's enchanted to magically clean with no odour. Everything ok?" Y/N asked as Rowan nodded.

"Ok be good guys! And Gizmo if you be good and don't steal anything Daddy will bring you home something especially shiny ok?"

Gizmo nodded happily and did his happy dance.

"And I'll get the rest of you a present as well. I wouldn't leave you out" Y/N chuckled as the other animals responded happily.

"Parenthood looks exhausting" Rowan laughed.

"You ain't kidding" Y/N smirked. He said goodbye to his babies and shook Rowan's hand before apparating back to the common room. Hermione wasn't down yet so Y/N sat across from Neville who was still happily reading.

"Alright Nev?" Y/N asked smiling.

Neville looked up from his book and smiled.

"Hi Y/N. I'm good. I'm just reading a book Professor Moody gave me."

He held up the book- Magical Mediterranean Water-Plants and Their Properties.

"Apparently, Professor Sprout told Professor Moody I'm really good at Herbology" Neville said. There was a faint note of pride in his voice that Y/N had rarely heard there before. "He thought I'd like this!"

Y/N smiled. It was good to see and hear Neville like this.

"That's awesome Neville. And you're amazing at Herbology. Didn't you get an Outstanding last year? You'll be Herbology Professor one day I bet you."

Neville swelled with pride before asking:

"Didn't you get an Outstanding too Y/N?"

Y/N chuckled.

"Yeah, but I need to know about Herbology for what's coming. You love the subject. That's the difference mate, passion always trumps necessity."

Neville smiled and nodded, going back to his book. Y/N considered it- Magical water plants. Why that particular book? Moody had a reason for everything. He was pulled from his thoughts as he caught glimpse of an Angel.

Hermione descended the stairs in a white blue-print dress. Her hair had been straightened and brushed back. Y/N stood, mouth agape, eyes wide. He was, for all intents and purposes, catatonic.

Hermione giggled as she reached the bottom of the stairs.

"So... you like?"

Y/N nodded slowly before regaining his senses somewhat.

"Hermione you are always beautiful... but you look.... beyond amazing.. beyond beautiful... Aphrodite would seem a hag compared to you... you're-"

Y/N's babbling was ceased with a gentle kiss and a giggle.

"You look very handsome yourself. Shall we go?"

"One moment" Y/N said, still beaming at his girlfriend.

"Nev, could you help us out mate?" Y/N said as he pulled a magical Camera out of his moke pouch and handed it over. Neville smiled and took a photo, it printed out showing the happy couple smile at the camera, look at each other and kiss.

—~—

The couple apparated to Hogsmeade and looked around. The town looked amazing, there were flowery wreaths and garlands everywhere and most stores had set up stalls on the large village green. There were even small rides set up for children. It had just passed 4:00pm and there were lots of people already enjoying the festivities.

Y/N and Hermione walked slowly, hand in hand. They laughed, they smiled, they talked. Hermione picked out some clothes from Gladrags, a new summer hat from McHavelocks and some books from Tomes and Scrolls. Y/N, as usual, insisted on paying for everything.

They met up with a lot of people Y/N knew and could introduce Hermione to- Aberforth Dumbledore, Xenophilius Lovegood, Dominic Maestro.

Hermione laughed as they sat down at Madam Puddifoot's stall for a cup of tea:

"Is there anyone you don't know?"

"I'm sure there is baby, but Jacob did take me around a lot remember."

Hermione was about to answer when Y/N was suddenly grasped from behind.

"Cutie Pie! 'Mione!"

He chuckled as the sweet voice and familiar hug and raised a hand to hug back as Hermione stood to hug Dean.

"What are you two doing here?" Dean smiled, releasing the hug. Hermione and Penny quickly embraced before both sat and Dean extended his hand to Y/N.

Y/N looked at it then Dean before he was subtly kicked under the table. He begrudgingly shook it back.

"Please join us" Hermione smiled. "We just ordered a pot of tea."

"That would be lovely thank you" Penny smiled happily as Dean sat. "It's a surprise to see you both here."

"Y/N organised it" Hermione beamed. "Special date night for us. Always so thoughtful"

Y/N smiled at Hermione and squeezed her hand as Penny's face lit up.

"Oh how sweet. Dean had the same thought. I'm surprised you were allowed- Cutie Pie you are allowed to be here aren't you?"

Penny's tone changed to one of concern mid sentence.

"Yes Pens" Y/N chuckled. "I made a deal with Albus. Can I say you look lovely tonight?"

Penny was wearing a dress with a red top and large red lips emblazoned on the bottom.

"Your dress screams Penny" Hermione giggled.

"Thank you! You look lovely too Hermione!" Penny gushed as Dean stared at his younger brother.

"You cut a deal with the Headmaster?" He asked stunned.

"I did" Y/N replied coolly. "Some idiot insulted my Grand Consort. Our attendance tonight was in return for me not... executing my wrath See I don't hesitate to defend those I care for!"

"Teas here" Hermione said happily.

"Smells delicious!" Penny added. Both were trying desperately to cut the tension that was thick in the air.

"Baby" Hermione said gently as she tapped her temple.

Please try and be civil. For me! And for Penny!

Y/N sighed.

"So are you two having a nice evening?" Y/N asked, thanking Hermione for the tea she placed in front of him.

"We are thank you Cutie Pie" Penny smiled. "We've just had a look over the potion and plant stands. Some lovely items for sale"

"Can we got there next love?" Hermione asked smiling.

"Of course we can baby. Anything you want" Y/N smiled at his girl sweetly. The couples fell into conversation, Y/N trying his best to be 'pleasant' to his older brother as they drank their teas and relaxed.

"Would you two like to share a carriage back after the fireworks?" Penny asked. Hermione smiled and tried to hide her excitement.

"That would be lovely but we're staying at the Three Broomsticks, Y/N booked us a room!"

"Oh that sounds wonderful" Penny smiled.

"Wanted to make a night of it. Not the easiest thing to do, have an evening away, what with school and uh- my... commitments" Y/N added. "But we have to be back at Hogwarts for ten tomorrow morning as I've got Ghoul Studies."

"How is Sam?" Dean asked. "I can't say I know the guy too well".

"Sam is... heh... I'd say he's my closest friend not including Hermione. He's my partner, the one guy I know has my back, literally, in life or death situations. He's my brother" Y/N added, taking his final sip of tea.

Dean felt a knife plunge in his heart as both Penny and Hermione glanced at him quickly.

"Did you know Dad trained him?" Y/N asked quickly.

"No I uh. No I didn't. I didn't know Dad was a Hunter" Dean replied sadly.

"Yeah. It's funny. Hearing about him from Sev, Sam, you and Jacob over the years. Never having met the man. Then when I did..." Y/N smiled at the memory. Dean grew a look of confusion.

"What do you mean you did?"

"Oh I uh... Died last last year Dean. Well technically I was killed by an Angel, Zachariah, for a short time."

Dean just stared. Simply stared.

"You in there Dean?"

"Yeah sorry, so you died and what... saw Dad's ghost?"

Y/N looked at Dean, as if considering something important, before finally speaking.

"You really don't deserve it but I'm gonna give you something Dean. It's what Dad would have wanted. Maybe you will understand a little better. Lower your shields."

Dean did so and nodded. His breath caught,   Y/N's memories of heaven rushed through his mind. His Dad, his ancestors, the truth. Tears welled in his eyes.

"Y/N I-"

Y/N held up a hand.

"This isn't the time or the place Dean. I just thought it's what Dad would have wanted. You cannot repeat a word. Ever. Do not make me wrong for trusting you with this. This doesn't make us good. Or friends. This was just for Dad."

Dean nodded as Penny squeezed his hand.

"Well I think it's time we got a move on don't you baby? Have a look round, get some dinner, I saw an ice cream stall before with free samples" Y/N smiled warmly to his girlfriend as he spoke.

Hermione smiled and nodded.

"It was lovely to see you both, see you back at school" she said hugging them both as Y/N hugged Penny and they departed hand in hand. They went to a few stalls before having dinner and butterbeer at a local vendor.

They spent the next few hours browsing, buying this and that, having a good time. They picked up a special Damiana herb from the exotic plant stall, Dogwood and Deathcap.

"It is the herb of love, when lovers buy the plant it splits into two halves, signifying their joined hearts, its leaves can be eaten to... increase desire" The assistant told them.

"That's definitely not something we have a prob-ooof!" Y/N was interrupted by a sharp elbow in the stomach.

"We'll take it please" Hermione smiled.

No sooner had Y/N handed over the money than the plant divided, including the pot, into two fully formed smaller plants. Y/N and Hermione smiled, Y/N summoning Dobby and asking him to place them in their dorms.

—~—

It was 10pm when the firework show started, Y/N watching Hermione's face more than the lights as she gazed up in wonder.

They decided to call it a night and head back to the Three Broomsticks after the show, walking back hand in hand.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening baby" Hermione smiled as she stopped and pulled Y/N into a kiss.

"You are very welcome my love, but the evening hasn't ended yet" Y/N chuckled.

"Mmm" Hermione smirked with a raised eyebrow as they continued down the path.
They reached the pub and headed upstairs after getting their key, Y/N stopping Hermione as he unlocked the door, lifting her bridal style and pushing the door open with his foot. She gasped as a trail of rose petals lined the floor to the four poster bed, a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket standing next to it.

"You are too much darling" Hermione smiled brightly as she was carried towards the bed.

"Anything for you my love. Anything for you."