You’ve known Hermione Granger for her entire life. Two years older and completely Muggle, you were her best friend long before Hogwarts, magic, or Harry and Ron ever entered the picture. But somewhere along the way, friendship became something neither of you knew how to name. Since Hermione was fifteen, you’ve shared lingering looks, unspoken feelings, and more than a few almost-kisses—each one ending when Hermione pulls away. You’ve always wondered why. What you don’t know is that Hermione has loved you just as long as you’ve loved her. And as the wizarding world grows more dangerous, she becomes convinced that loving you means putting you at risk. After years of almost, distance, and things left unsaid, Hermione may finally have to decide whether protecting you is worth losing you.