That day, after a shy but intimate exchange, the door to a new world quietly opened before Hermione.
She stayed at the manor until nightfall. After enjoying an incredibly lavish dinner with everyone and sitting down to discuss quite a few blush-inducing topics, she reluctantly returned to The Burrow with several books Albert had prepared for her.
Hermione wanted more—more happiness!
But reason told her that she could never have Albert all to herself.
She had to learn to be content.
She had already been accepted by the Anderson family. She no longer needed to keep hiding, and she ought to be satisfied.
Besides, while Albert was teaching at Hogwarts, he would be hers alone. She would not have to share him with anyone else.
As for children, Hermione had never considered it, and it was not appropriate anyway.
"Are you all right?"
Ginny turned to look at her friend, who had drifted off again, and asked worriedly, "Is something bothering you? You've seemed distracted these past few days."
"Oh, it's nothing. I've had insomnia lately." Hermione quickly concealed the odd look on her face and immediately came up with an excuse, preventing Ginny from noticing anything.
"Brew some Dreamless Sleep Potion," Ginny suggested.
"I've already brewed it. I just need a good night's sleep tonight."
"By the way, have you read the book I gave you last time? Have you thought about how you plan to decorate your house?"
Hermione changed the subject again, cutting off Ginny's train of thought so that she would not focus on her.
"I did. The designs are all beautiful, but..." Ginny hesitated before saying, "Harry and I talked about it last night, but I'm afraid we can't afford to renovate the house like that. And we probably don't have enough time, so we