For whom else

After the final battle everyone had tried to move on. At the beginning it was very difficult to do but with passage of time wounds started to heal and everyone started to look forward for a bright future full of happiness and no darkness.

Harry and Hermione got together after Harry told Ginny that he wasn't in love with her. And she took it fairly well. She even told him that she knew he was in love with Hermione. After hiding his feelings from Hermione for a long time Harry finally confessed his love to her and to his amazement she reciprocated his feelings with equal passion. Harry potter has been in love with his best friend Hermione Granger for a long time but buried them deep in his heart for the sake of his other best friend Ron Weasley. Ron had a crush on Hermione since their fourth year in Hogwarts. And Harry was scared that if he got together with Hermione, it may lead to an end to his friendship with Ron.

Ron had sometimes accused them of going after his back and having an affair. But war has changed everyone. Ron finally realized that he was never in love with Hermione because he himself had fallen in love with none other than Luna Lovegood. He also realized that he had been the reason that Harry and Hermione never got together. He could always see in their eyes how much they both have been in love with each other but ignored it due to his jealousy towards Harry. Finally he had a long talk with both of them and told them that he had no problem with them getting together with each other. He also apologized for his behavior in the past. They were back to being unbreakable trio.

Hermione was surprised beyond words when Harry told her that he loved her. She was happy would have been understatement of the millennium. Never once in her life she thought that Harry would ever return her feelings. She was also pleasantly surprised at the maturity shown by Ron towards their relationship. She could have never felt happier than she was now.

Everyone including Harry, Hermione and Weasleys and their other friends helped each other to recover from the anguish of war. Life was getting back on track.

Harry and Ron decided to pursue Quidditch as their professional career. They both joined Chudley cannons. Harry was playing as the seeker and Ron as the keeper. Hermione decided to work for ministry as researcher for inventing new spells and potions. Luna decided to join her father's magazine The Quibbler. It was Luna who covered most of the interviews given by Harry, Ron and Hermione after the war and helped in bringing out the truth. She also covered the stories about Quidditch matches, especially those played by Ron and Harry.

3years after the final battle...

Harry and Hermione moved in together six months after they got together and were living together for almost 2 and a half year now and very happy as well. Ron and Luna were also living together. Ron had already proposed Luna and wedding was to take place next year as Ron was going to have a very busy schedule this season. Their team had qualified for the second stage of International Quidditch League. They were going to play some league matches in different countries with different teams for next few months. Due to lots of traveling they had decided to have the wedding next year.

Harry never liked to travel too far for matches as he had to get away from Hermione. Since they started living together he hadn't been away from her for more than a day or two but this time it was going to be months. But this time there was one more exciting thing about this tour. Generally it was a rule for the team to not bring their girlfriends or wives on team practices or tours as they can distract players and it could affect the performance of the team in worst ways. But this time as players were going to be away from home for almost 5 months, team owners had decided to permit players to bring their girlfriends or wives and children(if anyone have) on the tour with them.

Harry was excited for this as Hermione could come with him on this tour. He just hoped that she would agree. He had just reached the apartment he shared with Hermione. She wasn't home yet. He decided to take shower. Hermione arrived home with a 'POP'. She had just apparated from ministry. She made her way towards her and Harry's bedroom. She could hear shower running and then closing. After a couple of minutes Harry came out wrapped in a towel around his waist and his hair wet from the shower falling on his forehead and almost on his eyes. All Hermione wanted was to kiss him senselessly. She was so lost in her musings that she didn't realized Harry coming towards her. Suddenly she felt Harry's hand on her waist pulling her flat against his bare chest.

"Like what you see Miss Granger?" he asked raising his eyebrows at her.

Hermione just blushed at being caught " Well my boyfriend is not at home yet, so what you think about a little bit of fun?" she said in a teasing tone putting her arms around his neck drawing him closer.

"As you wish" said Harry and started kissing her passionately while pressing her against the wall." I think it would be enough to convince you to be with me and leave your boyfriend." he whispered in her ear in a husky voice sending chills down her spine.

"I am all yours" she said in similar tone. And they kissed again.

After sometime they both changed into comfortable cloths. They decided to order something Chinese for the night and sat together to watch a movie. After sometime their ordered Chinese arrived. After finishing the food and movie Harry decided now was the time to tell Hermione about the tour.

"Hey Hermione" said Harry as they were sitting on the couch snuggling together.

"Yeah" she said

Harry sat straight facing Hermione. " You know our team has already qualified for the next stage and we are going to have some matches outside the country in next few months." she nodded " But this time owner of the team has given the permission to bring girlfriends or wives and children on the tour. So I was thinking that it would be fun if you come with Me." he finished looking expectantly at her.

Hermione was deep in thought after Harry finished. He waited patiently for her answer. After a couple of moments she spoke "I am not sure about this Harry. This time of the year is very busy for our department. I can't answer right now. Give me some time. When would you be leaving?" she asked

"We would be leaving after 3 weeks. And it's ok. You take your time and then answer me. I am not forcing you to come with me, I just proposed the idea. That's it." said Harry cheerfully trying to hide his disappointment.

After that Hermione became more and more busy. Harry rarely got to see her. She would leave early before Harry got up in morning and would come back home very late in the night. And by that time Harry would already be asleep. Time of departure of team was coming near and Harry wanted to spend more and more time with Hermione as he may not be able to see her for next 5 months. He tried to take Hermione out on dinner or picnic but she was always very busy and never had time to be with Harry.

Harry was feeling a bit depressed. When Ron asked him that what the matter was, he told him that probably Hermione would not be coming with him on the tour and for last 2 weeks they had rarely spent any quality time together. Ron suggested him that he could talk to Hermione on Harry's behalf. But Harry refused. He didn't want anyone else to interfere in his and Hermione's matters.

Finally the day before departure arrived. Hermione was at work since morning. Harry and his team mates were given free time to prepare for tour. Harry went to ministry to meet Hermione, if she wanted to have the lunch together.

Harry approached towards Hermione's department. He asked her secretary if she was in her office.

"Hey Zoya. Is Hermione in there?" Harry asked Hermione's secretary.

"Oh hello Mr. Potter. Yeah Miss Granger is in her office. You can go inside. I am sure she would be happy to see you. She had been working like a machine for last few weeks. If you ask me she need a long holiday." replied Zoya

(A/N:- Zoya is a muggle-born. Thats why she used 'machine' word.)

"Thanks Zoya" said Harry and made his way in to office.

He entered the office. Hermione was sitting in her chair surrounded with stacks of parchment here and there. She was frantically writing with the quill on parchment. Her hairs were put up in a messy bun with soft curls falling on her face, framing her face beautifully. Harry was entranced by the view. She was looking beautiful even in a messy state. He coughed a bit. Hearing this Hermione looked up

"Harry" she said getting up from her seat and hugging Harry tenderly "What are you doing here?" she asked

"I was thinking if you would like to have lunch with me?" He asked

Hermione hesitated a bit. She looked at her table filled with parchment "Sorry Harry I can't. I have to finish this today. Please try to understand."

Harry just nodded and looked around the office so that Hermione could not see his disappointment. "You have a very nice office." he said

"Err... Yeah" answered Hermione.

"Well I'll leave then. See you in the evening. Try to get home soon." he said a bit dejectedly. With that he left. He spent rest of the day roaming around the muggle London. He wished Hermione would have come with him on this tour. He had also thought of proposing her on this tour, but it seem like it would have to wait.

He bought a pizza and came back home by evening. It was 6:30 when he reached home. Hermione wasn't home yet. 'It seem like she forgot I'll be leaving tomorrow' mused Harry sadly.

He ate some pizza and went to check about his packing in case he forgot something to pack. It was 11: 30 but Hermione hadn't come home yet. Finally Harry decided to go to bed around midnight.

Hermione arrived back home by 3:30 in the morning. She was dead tired with all the work she had been doing for last couple of weeks. She was very hungry. She entered the kitchen; there she found the pizza ' Harry must have brought it for dinner.' she thought. After she finished the pizza she made her way to bedroom. Harry was fast asleep. Hermione sat at the edge of the bed looking at sleeping Harry.

'He looks so peaceful when he is asleep. He never got to sleep like this during the war.' thought Hermione with a sad smile.

She ruffled his messy hair lightly so that he wouldn't wake up. "I am sorry for not having time for you for last couple of weeks. But I had to do it." she whispered softly. She kissed his forehead and went to bath room to change into her night cloths. After coming out of the bathroom she went to see her cloths in the wardrobe. When she was satisfied with the cloths she had chosen, she went to sleep.

Harry got up early in the morning at 6. Team was going to leave for France, their first stoppage at 10 AM by portkey. As he moved to get up he looked at the other side of bed to see if Hermione was there. To his surprise she was sleeping peacefully there and was smiling a bit.

'Must be dreaming about something good' he thought.

He kissed her lightly on her lips and got up to get ready. When he came out of the shower he saw a packed bag next to his packed luggage. 'It's not mine. Should ask Hermione' he thought. When he turned to see towards the bed, Hermione was smiling at him lazily.

Hermione was already up by the time Harry came out of shower. He looked at her, and she just smiled at him sluggishly. He looked damn handsome after the shower.

"Hey" she said

"Hey. Good Morning love" said Harry moving towards the bed and sat next to Hermione."I thought you would have already gone to ministry when I got up. But I am very happy to see you before leaving for France. "Harry said and kissed Hermione passionately. He could feel Hermione smiling against his lips.

"Oh" was all Hermione managed to say.

"I wanted to ask you about the bag over there. It's not mine. Is it yours?" Asked Harry

"Yeah this was all I managed to pack." said Hermione in an amused voice.

"But why?" asked Harry looking a bit confused "Are you also going somewhere?"

"Oh god! What am I going to do with you Harry?" said Hermione with exasperation in her voice.

"What you mean?" asked Harry indignantly

Instead of replying Hermione took Harry's face in her hands and kissed him with such a passion that Harry forgot what they were talking about.

"Now tell me Harry, your team owners has given the permission to bring someone with you. Who are you planning to take with you? Have you got a new girlfriend or taking your old ones?" she asked raising her eyebrows at him.

"Are...Are you coming with me?" he asked in a disbelieving tone. Hermione nodded.

"B...But what about your work. You have been so busy for last couple of weeks. You didn't even have time for me." he said in an accusing voice.

Hermione smiled at him timidly "Sorry for that. You see I had to complete all the work before leaving. So I had to work day and night. I finally managed to complete all my work last night. I have done a work of about next 10 months in these last couple of weeks. I wanted to spend my time with you. So I thought once my work is over we can spend all the time together on this tour except when you would be practicing and playing matches. Also I have taken a break from work for some time, may be 7 or 8 months. You won't believe, department agreed for this long leave as I hadn't taken one leave since I started my job. "

Harry had no words about what to reply to her explanation. Only thing he could say was "You did all this, I mean working yourself to death so as to come with me?"

"Of course for whom else? My life is all about you. Also there's no one else I would go with but you. You come first than anyone else even my job." she replied.

"But why are you asking it? You aren't planning to take someone else with you? Are you?" she asked looking a bit tense.

Harry just started grinning like mad. He looked at Hermione with a mischievous look in his eyes. Hermione caught that look and backed off a bit "You won't dare?"She said threateningly. But before she gets up from the bed Harry tackled her on the bed and started tickling her mercilessly.

"Ahhhh...Harry leave me" said Hermione while laughing.

Harry just stopped tickling and looked at her. He was lying on the top of her and was looking at her intensely. His piercing green eyes met warm brown ones.

"I love you" said Harry in loving voice.

"I love you too. Always will" said Hermione.

With that they both started kissing each other with love and a promise for future together.

(A/N:- hey did you liked it. I have corrected and review. I got the idea from a movie where the couple broke up due to lack of time with each I don't remember the name.)

Disclaimer:- I don't own any of the characters. All characters belong to J.K.