At this point, 12 Grimmauld Place had not yet become the Order of the Phoenix's headquarters, nor was it protected by the Fidelius Charm. It was just an ordinary wizarding residence, so Su Er and Hermione followed Harry there without any obstacles.
When Harry led Hermione and Su Er out of the room that contained nothing but a fireplace and opened the door into the living room, it was already packed with people.
It was not just the two of them. The Weasley family and Remus Lupin were there too, including Ron and the Weasley Brothers, who were still at school.
"Oh, good morning." Mrs. Weasley leaned out of the kitchen, holding a spatula.
"Good morning, Mrs. Weasley, Mr. Weasley, Professor Lupin." The first thing Su Er and Hermione did upon arriving was greet the adults in the living room.
"Hey, bet you didn't expect us to be here too." The Weasley Brothers came over, naturally spotting Su Er and Hermione's clasped hands.
"Wow."
"What's going on here?"
Thanks to the boisterous Weasley Brothers, everyone in the living room naturally noticed Su Er and Hermione's interlaced fingers, and knowing, fond smiles appeared on their faces in unison.
Hermione realized she was still holding Su Er's hand. With everyone watching, she could no longer keep her composure and hurriedly pulled her hand free.
"I... I'll go see if they need any help in the kitchen."
Hermione ran off shyly...
George waggled his eyebrows and bumped Su Er with his shoulder. "You two..."
Fred raised his hands and made a gesture with his thumbs bumping together. His meaning was obvious.
"Didn't you see for yourselves?" Su Er said irritably. "That's right, Hermione's my girlfriend now. Officially."
"Wow." Fred shook his head and sighed theatrically. "Another poor man captured by love."
"Your freedom