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The atmosphere of King's Cross lingers on Ron's robes as his feet meet the London pavement—a harsh blend of diesel fumes, exhaust, and a metallic scent he can't place. Cars streak past in blurs of color, their horns blaring a dissonant anthem next to the familiar hoot of the Hogwarts Express. Hermione's voice hums beside him, sketching memories of childhood summers shared with someone he's never met, but her words dissolve into the city's relentless rhythm the moment his eyes find the figure ahead. She's leaning against a car as if she commands the entire street, one hand scrolling through a glowing rectangle of Muggle technology he doesn't begin to understand. Low-slung jeans, a top that seems to catch the dull grey light, and a posture of such easy confidence that his own lanky limbs…