Coming of Age

As we all now know, Hermione is older than both Ron and Harry. She turns seventeen before either of her friends and seventeen, of course, is the coming-of-age birthday in the wizarding world – a special birthday. So, what does Hermione want for her special birthday? What does she do to celebrate it and what does she get? Read and you’ll see! Excerpt: "Harry and Ron looked at each other, then at Hermione’s retreating back. ‘She winked at us,’ said Ron. ‘She did,’ said Harry, watching Hermione’s hair swinging gently across her back as she walked. Ron swallowed audibly. ‘She said we could do it.’ ‘She did,’ said Harry, his eyes drifting to the enticing curve of her waist and her hips and what he liked to think of as her delicious derriere. ‘We have two weeks.' ‘We do,’ said Harry, hypnotised by the smooth, fluid movement of her legs which were encased in tight fitting blue jeans. ‘Bloody hell!’ exclaimed Ron. ‘Yep,’ sighed Harry. Ron waved his hand in front of Harry’s eyes: no response. He rolled his eyes. Merlin help me if I ever fall in love and become so pathetic! he thought disgustedly.