Because Darren had taken the initiative to kiss her.
Ginny had seen the jealous look on Hermione's face.
But she was not happy.
Because she knew.
Darren had only apologized to them, but he had not apologized to Hermione.
Perhaps, in Darren's eyes, Hermione was a friend, or perhaps someone even closer, but he had no intention of leaving Hermione.
Sure enough.
Under Ginny's watchful gaze, Darren walked over to Hermione.
Hermione was a little nervous.
She asked softly, "What are you and Harry planning to do afterward?"
"I don't think my brother will stay at school any longer, and neither will I. We have to track down the other Obscurus...
"Hermione, I once asked you—if there was still time to turn back, if you didn't get involved in my and my brother's affairs, you could still live. You didn't back out then.
"Have you changed your mind now?"
Hermione laughed.
"I won't change my mind, will I? I saw your farewell kiss with her. You won't leave me, will you?"
"Your eyes are really sharp. I've decided to keep my distance from all of them. After all, it's too dangerous.
"I don't want them accompanying me into danger... Actually, I don't want you accompanying me into danger either..."
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"I'd be happy to, wouldn't I? And even if I don't follow you, I can follow Harry. You can't stop me."
Hermione said mischievously.
"What are you talking about?"
At that moment, Harry and Ron came over.
They asked with smiles.
Hermione told them what Darren had just said.
Harry frowned. "Darren and I are enough."
"Don't talk nonsense. There's no way