Family Dinner

The two of them stood at the door, both hesitating.

Their hands were tightly clasped together, their warmth gradually rising.

Once they went inside and met the Hall couple, their relationship would no longer simply be that of an ordinary boyfriend and girlfriend dating. Responsibilities and obligations would follow.

Were they really ready?

Eli and Hermione gave their answer through their actions.

They stepped forward and knocked on the door. Mrs. Hall answered it. "Come in quickly, it's cold outside."

Eli led Hermione inside, though his face was burning hot.

"This is Hermione Granger. You've met her before." Eli sounded awkward; magic could not help him at a time like this.

Hermione greeted them sweetly, and Eli seemed to see the Hermione who had once been anxious over exams.

But as people who had been through it themselves, the Hall couple behaved very naturally.

Mr. Hall kept giving Eli meaningful looks, like a young man encouraging his best mate.

The dinner went slowly, but pleasantly, because no one was really there for the food on the table.

Mrs. Hall kept chatting with Hermione, while Mr. Hall quietly gave Eli a thumbs-up. Eli smugly raised an eyebrow.

"I think it's time to have a talk with the Granger family." After dinner, Eli and Hermione slipped upstairs, and Mrs. Hall said this to Mr. Hall with a smile.

"Mm, of course. I'd say those two kids are getting a little impatient."

A meaningful smile appeared on Mrs. Hall's face. "Weren't you the same back then?"

"Ahem. I was very steady back then." Mr. Hall shifted rather unnaturally, then kept staring at a book in his hands.

"Pfft..." Mrs. Hall rolled her eyes at him.

Upstairs, the two were kissing with considerable passion.

After that, Hermione stayed with the Hall Family. During