Very good update. The time of realization for Harry and especially Hermione seems to be pretty close. Delusions only take one so far, after all.
Looking forward to more.
Author's response
J.K. Rowlings, whom I love and adore, has been quoted as saying "anyone who thinks Harry and Hermione will get together is deluding themselves."
Thank God and the Goddess for fanfiction. I plan to delude myslef for the rest of my life.
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