Who would've thought that just spending time with Hermione made the potion be more chill about them just casually touching?

Still sometimes things happened.... Like making out in Hermione's office. Luckily no one had walked in on them this time. Hermione bit her lip holding on to Harry's collar, "as much as I would like to continue this I have a meeting to get to."

Harry pouted cutely, "and I suppose it's not ethical to be making out with my superior in their office."

They shared a laugh and got to fixing their appearance, they were still at work after all. Of course how could they fool anyone when they literally spent almost half an hour in Hermione's office? Harry gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before leaving her.

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After work Hermione left with Harry to his house, they were going to cook something together for dinner.

Harry had never enjoyed cooking this much. They exchanged happy glances from time to time as they cut the vegetables for their little experiment. Hermione had found a recipe in a muggle cookbook for a vegan curry that sounded delicious. Harry was a bit sceptical but was willing to try it.

"smells good." Hermione noted with a smirk on her face.

Harry hugged her from behind leaning down to rest his chin on her shoulder. He hummed in agreement, "you might be right about this."

Hermione leaned back into him, "I'm hoping it tastes just as good."

"I'll start setting up the table so we can find out." Harry said setting a kiss on her head.

Once the food was done they served themselves and sat down to eat together.

Harry was pleasantly surprised that it tasted just as good as it smelt. Maybe he should give other new foods a chance. Hermione smiled at his surprised face, she was happy the recipe ended up tasting this good.

After they finished they went up to Harry's room and read comfortably. Hermione had her head on his lap and had a book above her floating with a simple charm while Harry Read his own book sitting up.

It was nice, Hermione reached out to grab his hand with a small smile. Harry chuckled but continued reading.

Soon enough Hermione placed a bookmark on the badge she was on and sat up next to Harry. Harry raised an eyebrow at her then turned back to his room, she was probably about to leave.

"Harry let's have some fun." Hermione said trying to vocalize her desire. It had almost been 4 months since their last time they had sex and she hoped Harry was in the mood.

Harry shifted in his place closing his book and placing it down next to him. He really did want to but he was afraid that if they did something bad would happen, after all everytime they had sex it only ended in instant regret. He was also not under the potion effect which made him even more self conscious. The potion effect always made him more confident.

"Harry?" Hermione said placing a gentle hand on his cheek, "what's on your mind?"

Harry debated on whether to tell her or not. He sighed, "I don't feel comfortable Mione. The potion made me forget certain insecurities and now that the potion knows we are together it's not having the same effect." Hermione scooted closer to him moving Harry's hair out of his eyes. He continued looking away feeling embarrassed, "it's hard trying to ignore when almost all of the newspapers and sources point out how my body has changed. How the so called saviour of the world lost his figure and how he must be lucky for his title because no one would date me if I wasn't the chosen one."

Hermione rested her hand on his cheek gently making him look at her. "Harry the fact you gained weight and that your body looks different doesn't mean it's something bad. You are a healthy male, we all have gained weight because at that time we were running around and eating so little because we couldn't get caught."

"but with you and Ron people say you both look great."

Hermione sighed, "Harry look." she pulled her shirt up tucking it under her bra and sat back, "the public is shit. I have rolls when I sit and," she stood up, "I have also look like this naturally. I'm not trying to invalidate your feelings but I do want you to notice we all have our own things. Fuck what those reporters say." she pulled her shirt down and sat in his lap, "I think you look really hot but I understand that feeling better with yourself will probably take some time."

Harry pulled her to a hug, "thank you and sorry for ruining the mood."

Hermione shook her head, "Harry you don't have to apologise for anything. We can try some other day and if you want we can turn off the lights or you can keep your shirt off. Sex is supposed to be enjoyable for both of us, alright?"

Harry smiled at her, he was thankful she understood.