To Be Told... (One Shots)

Late Night Talking

The fire crackled merrily in the Gryffindor Common Room, casting a warm glow over the room as Ron, Harry, Hermione, and Alexia gathered around the hearth. The second-year students had just returned to Hogwarts, and the excitement of a new school year filled the air. The scent of parchment and pumpkin pasties lingered, a comforting reminder of the magical world they inhabited.

"Can you believe we're already in our second year?" Ron exclaimed, flopping onto a squishy armchair. "Feels like just yesterday we were getting sorted."

Harry nodded in agreement, a grin spreading across his face. "I know, right? Time flies when you're having fun at Hogwarts."

Hermione, sitting cross-legged on the floor with a pile of books beside her, looked up from her reading with a smile. "Speaking of fun, you'll never believe what I did over the summer."

Alexia, perched on the arm of the sofa, leaned in eagerly. "Tell us, Hermione! Did you discover any new spells or read any fascinating books?"

Hermione chuckled, adjusting her bushy hair before launching into her summer tale. "Well, actually, I spent most of my time at the library. I found this incredible book on ancient runes, and I couldn't put it down. Incredible accurate to be written by a Muggle"

Ron rolled his eyes playfully. "Of course, you did, Hermione. Can't imagine spending my summer buried in books."

Hermione shot him a mock glare. "You should try it sometime, Ron. You might actually learn something."

Alexia stifled a giggle, nudging Ron with her elbow. "Come on, Ron, Hermione's passion for learning is what makes her so amazing."

Ron grinned sheepishly, scratching the back of his head. "Yeah, yeah."

Harry, chimed in with curiosity. "So, what else did you do besides reading, Hermione?"

Hermione's eyes lit up as she recalled her summer adventures. "Oh, well, I also spent some time practicing spells with my parents. They were quite impressed with my progress, I must say. Something small, you know, I don't want to be expelled."

"That's brilliant!" Alexia exclaimed, her emerald eyes sparkling with admiration. "I wish I had your dedication, Hermione. I mostly just played Quidditch over the summer."

Ron perked up at the mention of Quidditch. "Speaking of Quidditch, we've got to reclaim the Quidditch Cup!"

Harry nodded enthusiastically. "Definitely! I'll be practicing my Seeker skills every chance I get."

As the conversation flowed, the four friends lost track of time, sharing stories and laughter late into the night. Ron regaled them with tales of his family's adventures, and Alexia shared her new Quidditch strategies.

For Ron, Harry, Hermione, and Alexia, Hogwarts wasn't just a school – it was a place where lifelong friendships were forged, and magical memories were made. They were each other's confidants, allies, and supporters, bound together by a shared love of adventure and a thirst for knowledge.

And as they finally bid each other goodnight and retreated to their respective dormitories, the warmth of friendship lingered in the air, a comforting reminder that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would always have each other.