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Hi Everybody! So i decided to write another Harry Potter story. This won't be a one-shot. Hope you Like it:)


Look at him walking down the hall. As if he owns the building. Talking to a coworker like it was a job and eating that muffin like he's lowering himself to eat the food of us normal folk. She mentally scoffs. Just who does he think he is?

"Hermione"

He might be considered a well enough Auror who is respected by his coworkers but that doesn't give him any right to walk with so much so much arrogance.

"Hermione"

And so what if he's civil to his coworkers and gets on with his partner. And so what if he has become a man that she could respect because he is obviously- . A hand is being waved in front of her face and it's dangerously close to taking out her eye.

"Ginny I would appreciate it if you didn't swing your hands all nearby my source of vision." She turned her head to Ginny. But the look on Ginny's face had her averting her eyes.

"I will you once you stop checking Malfoy out and read the report we got from Kingsley". Ginny's voice is steady but she could hear the underlying mirth.

Hermione closes her eyes and grumbled, "Stop saying such ridiculous things." Her voice laced with warning but Ginny just smiles and turns her head back to the paper.

"All right Hermione whatever keeps you sane at night. Though I'm sure if you acted on all the staring you do then maybe you'll have more pleasurable things to do at night." Ginny glances at her slyly and Hermione had to stop herself from hexing Ginny.

"Ginny! The only reason I was even looking at him is because of the overbearing feeling of rage I get when he's around. I'm trying to figure out why he needs to act like he owns the department. Sauntering around like he's in charge." Her voice has risen up and she cleared her throat and patted down her skirt. "All I'm saying is that I don't appreciate Malfoy's air of superiority that's all".

Ginny raises her eyebrows, "All right Hermione. Let's get a look at this report". She could tell Ginny wants to pursue further but is holding off. At least she's having mercy. She breathed out in relief and nodded. So they went through the report, fixing any errors and detailing specific areas until it was flawless. By the time they finished it was pretty late. She looked at Ginny, who was nearly half asleep on her desk.

"Ginny, I'll go send the report in. Go home and sleep. I don't think you can handle any more work". Ginny looked up at her bleary-eyed and blinked twice to get them to focus. "Oh bless you Hermione. I'll see you tomorrow morning thanks again".

Ginny grabbed her coat and wrapped her scarf loosely around her neck and waved goodbye before disappearing in green flames. Hermione and Ginny are Aurors that have the luxury of sometimes having to stay late nights when others are snuggled in their beds with their lovers or in her case, Kneazle.

But Ginny has a boyfriend to come home to so she's pretty much alone on that situation.

Late nights at work are soul-sucking.

She hurried down the hall and set down her report on Kingsley's secretary's desk. Thoughts of her blanket and nice warm tea and long socks kept her shouldering on back to her office. She had other things to keep her warm at night, she doesn't need a boyfriend.

She shook those thoughts of her head and pulled the door to her office. She quickly grabbed her belongings and flooed out into her house.

The sight of Crookshanks waiting for her at the door had her smiling and she knelt down to rub her hands over the indents of his ears. He purred contentedly and she picked him up and walked into her bedroom to change. Crookshanks looked disappointed as she set him down on the bed but he purred again as he stretched out on the bed.

Once covered in sweats and a jumper she snuggled into her bed and petted Crookshanks gently.

No, she'll wait until December to give into her self-pitying thoughts about being alone. Because everybody knows when comes Christmas time, that's when reality shows you how much you're utterly single. She closed her eyes and felt sleep come and clouding her depressing thoughts.


The next morning she was well rested and content. She dressed up in her snug black trousers and beige jumper. She cooked herself some breakfast and took her time eating it while re-reading an all-time favorite, Hogwarts: A History. She lost herself in the memories and history of the place she called home. Quidditch, classes, feasts, Hagrid, Hogsmeade, house rivalry, the Professors who guided her and of course the library would always bring a smile to her lips.

Hogwarts has a way of doing that. Even through all the pain it went through the war and the damage it went through, it will always hold precious memories.

She petted Crookshanks and apparated to the office with a smile on her lips. Ginny wasn't in the office when she walked in and she furrowed her eyebrows in wonder.

She looked up and looked around the office to find her but she locked eyes with Malfoy who was walking by.

He nodded at her then called out to Zabini who was ahead of him and waved goodbye to her.

She waited until he turned around the corner until she let herself gape at her desk. She could bet every Galleon she has her face is the definition of shock. Jaw dropped, eyes wide, eyebrows way up there.

Did Malfoy –did Malfoy nonverbally say hello to her? Sweet Merlin. Since when did they even acknowledge each other? Now he's nodding and waving to her in the workplace?

This is a huge step in their relationship. Not relationship. It's just a huge step for them. Not that there is a them.

Wow, she is over thinking this. Trust her to over think a nod. She sighed and shook her head and ran a hand through her curls. She looked up at the ceiling and thought of when had it come to freaking out over a head gesture. More importantly, where the hell is Ginny when she needs to vent out this frustration? Funnily enough, there is Ginny chatting away with Lucy and waves at her but she raises her eyebrows and telepathically urged Ginny to come here.

Ginny said goodbye politely and walked over, "Hermione there is juicy office gossip I need to be updated on. What's the problem?"

"I'll tell you later. What took you so long to come to work?"

Surprisingly, Ginny's cheeks turned pink and she looked over Hermione's shoulder, "Harry and I had to talk".

She rose an eyebrow, "Yeah right. You're a terrible liar you know that?"

Ginny looked at her and smiled sheepishly, "Yeah I know but I don't want to say it."

"You mean shag? You don't want to tell me that you and your boyfriend shagged in the morning?"

Ginny's face is so red that she ends up laughing.

"Yeah" Ginny said quietly.

She looked at Ginny fondly, "For all the sass you give me about sex, you're quite shy about it when it comes to Harry."

Ginny laughed and nods, "God tell me about it. The man sometimes makes me feel like a teenager again. Blushing and stuttering."

She smiled, "I think its endearing".

Ginny shook her head, "It's humiliating that's what it is".

"Don't feel embarrassed"

Ginny snorts and opened her mouth but shut it quickly when Kingsley made his way over towards them.

"Hello Hermione, Ginny" Kingsley smiled, "How are you two doing?"

"Hello Kinglsey, I'm doing well, Thank you for asking. How are you?" she and Ginny said simultaneously.

Kingsley laughed loudly, "Why you're very welcome and I'm doing very well. As a matter of fact I have a brand new project for the department. I'm terribly excited". She glanced at Ginny and they locked eyes in curiosity.

"What is this project exactly about?" she asked.

Kingsley's eyes looked forward into the conference room where less than a dozen of Aurors were gathered inside.

Kingsley's eyes took on what could only be described as a dangerous gleam and his tone ominous, "Something undeniably entertaining." He looked down at them and added hastily," And educational. Very educational". Something tells her that he's only thinking of the entertainment he'll get out of it.

Kingsley chuckled, "Don't worry too much this will be fun for those involved". Kingsleys shining eyes and ominous voice is making it hard for her to not worry.

Kingsley is the Minister of Magic but he's practically the behind the scenes Head Auror as well. He's a fantastic Auror and Minister but he also is a man who enjoys tormenting his Aurors. He looked so happy and his body was radiating excitement when he clapped her and Ginny on the shoulders. "There will be a mandatory meeting in 10 minutes. I expect to see you two ladies in that conference room."

With that he turned and strode to the kitchen with his robes flapping behind him. She looked over at Ginny, "What do you think he's going to make us do?"

Ginny shook her head, "I have no idea".

10 minutes later, there were at least 20 Aurors exactly inside the conference room and everybody was looking curious but nervous to see what kind of stunt Kingsley is going to pull. The door opened and the man himself walked towards the head of the table and smiled widely.

"Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. The Department of Law Enforcement has become the backbone and strength of order in the Wizarding world. Each and every Auror in here has dedicated time and effort and some sacrificed their lives to keep the innocent alive. To show my gratitude I will give a special case to 2 out of the 20 in here will go to the Muggle world for 3 months and bring back classified information on how muggles live." Wait, what?

Kingsley looked around the room and everybody was looking at him with wide eyes. Why would Kingsley send Aurors to the muggle world for 3 months? Why would Kingsley even need to know how muggles live? And to wizards like Malfoy, she doubts he'll consider this a gift.

Kingsley isn't even deterred by the look of: you need to go to St. Mungos, shown in everybody's eyes. She heard Ron mumble, "That's it. The man's old age has finally caught up to him". Harry choked out a laughed but quickly covered it up with a loud cough.

Kinglsey looked over to them and they tried to look innocent but failed miserably. She shook her head at the two of them, but smiled fondly at their antics.

She wonders which 2 Aurors will get picked. She hopes that they have a nice time out in the muggle world. At least there they won't have to file paperwork or stay up late doing boring things like finishing up reports. Sigh. That sounds pretty good right about now.

Maybe she could volunteer to go. No, what if she was partnered with Jenkins or -banish the thought- Malfoy? Better off if she didn't go at all.

Kinglsey continued speaking, "I've paired up the two Aurors who fit the requirements it will take to succeed in this case. Though this two might not agree, I and my advisors strongly believe these two are highly compatible and qualified for this."

Kingsley looked around the room and he had this smirk playing on his lips, "Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger have been chosen to be the two Aurors who will take on this case."

His smirk has become a full blown smile and he genuinely looks excited.

The room has gone silent and all eyes were directed at her and Malfoy.

Nobody was saying a word and she was thankful because she was freaking out and needed the quiet. She has completely stopped thinking coherently. All her thoughts are now filled of living with Malfoy for the next 3 months by themselves. She glanced at Ginny who was looking at her with worry. She looked at Harry and Ron but they were staring at her, as if waiting for her reaction will trigger their reaction.

Finally, she looked over at Malfoy. Malfoy, who was just relaxing in his chair and he just raises his eyebrow at her when they lock eyes. She raises her eyebrow right back at him and she sees his lips curl up in a smirk. The prat was challenging her. Like hell she'll let him see her act like a child.

"Thank you Kinglsey" she says politely. She smiles and shakes his hand and looks like epitome of calm but inside she's seething with rage. Damn it Kinglsey. She thought they were friends. And to think she even though about buying him a Christmas gift. He could forget about those new robes. She remembered what Kingsley telling her and Ginny about this case being fun for those involved. She needs to ask Kingsley what his definition of fun is because he needs to change it. Immediately.

From the corner of her eye she saw Malfoy walk beside her and shake hands with Kinglsey. Kingsley looked at both of them and smiled, "I know both of you haven't gotten along in the past but I do believe you two were the best suited. I hope you don't disappoint me"

"Of course not sir" she and Malfoy say.

Kinglsey looked at both of them for a few seconds and nodded to himself. Kingsley smiled approvingly, "Come to my office tomorrow and we'll discuss the details".

With a wave goodbye he left the conference room along with most of the Aurors. The only ones left were Ron, Harry, Ginny, Zabini and Nott. The last two were conversing with themselves. They're probably waiting for Malfoy.

"Hello Granger". His voice was deep. When did his voice get so deep?

She turns and looks at him, "Hello Malfoy".

He looks down at her, "See you tomorrow", and he turns around and leaves with Zabini and Nott.

She blinked slowly. That was quick. She shook her head and walked to Ginny. Ginny looked at her and all the meniscal worry she had for her disappeared now replaced with eagerness. "Why do you look so excited Ginny?" she grumbled.

Ginny laughed, "Who wouldn't be excited to waking up to seeing Malfoy's sexy body every morning?"

She looked at Ginny with wide eyes.

Ginny just shrugged, "What? You're not the only one that's been checking him out." Somebody kill her now.

"Ginny" she growled out, "I have never checked him out".

Ginny just pat her head and whispered, "As if. But now you have no choice but to check him out."

She looked at Ginny with narrowed eyes, "Do you seriously think I'm that weak to give into checking him out that quickly just because we'll live together?"

Ginny rolled her eyes and smirked, "Of course not. I just know you're a woman with a sex drive and are intelligent enough to see and appreciate a good-looking member of the male species when she sees one".

She looked at Ginny in challenge, "I will not give in".

Ginny just shook her head, "I'm not going to argue you on this one. You'll figure it out on your own."

She stared at Ginny in confusion. Figure out what exactly? Ginny just smiled fondly and wrapped her arm around her shoulders, "One thing is for sure Hermione, your life is about to get much more interesting".

She should be offended but she only nodded with agreement. Living with Draco Malfoy will only prove to be interesting.


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