Maybe this time

Disclaimer:I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters created by JK Rowling.

Summary: It has been eight years... She thought that a change of place and name would finally give her peace. However, a life changing decision would be bringing her back where it all started... England.

Author's Note: This story would be told in two separate POV. The 2 main artises would be the one narrating the story. I do hope that you would not be confused. =)


Chapter 1

I could never understand why my body clock must always pick Monday as the day to oversleep and be late.

As always, I reached for the knob of my shower with my eyes still closed. Maybe one of my junior staffs has been practicing some spells on me. Monday is the deadline I always give them for turning in their weekly reports.

I am the Chief Sports Editor for the US Daily Prophet. Though when I graduated, I trained to be an Auror. I didn't pursue my career as an Auror because, in time of the completion of my training, something happened that scared the hairs out the wizarding community. I left England and went to the United States and applied for the US Daily Prophet. Although I was not the brightest among the class, my passion for Quidditch and my previous experience as a Seeker for one the House teams helped in clinching the post.

I pulled back from my reverie as I got my wand and tapped the top of my head. Muttered a spell to dry my locks. Admiring the work done, I apparated immediately to my office located under the Central Park.

With a soft Pooft!, the light of my familiar office came into view. I immediately scanned my surroundings to see if any of my colleagues are around to see me pop inside. After assuring that I was alone in my office, I took a seat on my plush chair and took out my quill and parchments to catch up with the remaining hours left for work.

I was still editing the work of Beatrice, my new apprentice, when I heard a soft tap on my door. I looked up to see who was behind the door.

"Yes?"

"Madame?"

"Oh! Beatrice. I was just checking your work. I think you really worked hard on this cause I can see it. Congratulations. I think this might make it to next month's quarterly review."

"Really? Oh that's wonderful! Thank you!"

"You don't need to thank me. It was hard work and it landed you this job! Congratulations again Bea."

"Thanks."

"Did you want anything?" I leaned back on my chair and rested my sore neck.

"Yeah, I was wondering if you already had lunch."

"Why? What time is it?" I asked her as I rub my temples.

"2pm."

I felt my eyes fly open upon hearing her reply. "2pm?! Oh my. I haven't eaten since this morning. No wonder I was beginning to feel dizzy already."

"You work too hard. Have you always been like this? Burying yourself in work?"

I looked down on the floor and thought about her question. I shook my head slowly. "No Beatrice. But that's what I wanted... to be too busy with work so that I won't even have time to think about the past."

"Did something bad happen to you?"

"No, not to me... but someone really special." I heave a sigh and looked up to her again. "But that's all in the past now... So, I'll just edit this and then I would be going out already. I promised William that I'd be meeting him at Starbucks this afternoon. Do you mind covering up for me while I make an early retirement for the day?"

"Of course not. Oh, by the way, Mr. Fowler came in early this afternoon and asked you if you can drop by his office before you go home."

I thought for a moment if I missed any reports to be turned on and I couldn't think of any. "I wonder why Mr. Fowler wants me to meet him? Did he mention anything about it?"

Beatrice shrugged her shoulders and just simply shook her head.

"Alright then, I'll go pass by his office in awhile. Thanks Bea!"

"No problem Madame."

"Please, call me Lin."

"Alright. Miss Lin."

I nodded in affirmation and went back to my work.

It was already 4 o'clock in the afternoon after I finally managed to finish the remaining papers and proceeded to gather them with a flick of my wand. I got out of my office and went directly to next floor of the building leading me to the Editor in Chief's office. I stuffed my report inside the pigeonhole labeled "Sports- Lin Leung." After which, I knocked on the door of Mr. Fowler.

"Come in."

I stepped inside the huge office and took a seat on the black leather chair behind the desk, opposite Mr. Fowler.

It has been already an hour since I spoke to Mr. Fowler and until now, the idea has not yet sunk in. I can't believe it. Why now? I'm doing so well already here in New York.

I was still buried in my thoughts when someone hugged me from behind.

"Hello beautiful!"

"Will!!" I stood up and hugged him tightly.

"Did you order for me already?"

"Uhuh." I was still distracted about the incident at Mr. Fowler's office.

"So, what's this rush all about Lin?"

I took a big gulp of my white mocha before proceeding to relay what happened earlier.

FLASHBACK

"Hello Sir. You wanted to see me?"

"Oh yes, Lin. I just had a really long talk with Mr. Ludo Bagman. And he has been telling me about the recent decline of audience of Quidditch in England. He has been begging me to help him for months now and I have been looking for ways until he reminded me that I did have someone on board who was originally from England." He paused. "Now, Ludo is a really good friend of mine and I also hate to see a grown up man cry. So, I have decided to give up my Sport's Editor to help a friend in need." He finished his speech and let a lone tear drop from his left eye.

"Y-y-you m-m-mean... M-m-mee?"

He gave me a grateful smile. "That's the spirit Lin! I knew I could always count on you!"

I stood up in protest and tried to speak. But Mr. Speakerbox beat me to it.

"Now, your plane leaves on Friday. That'll give you plenty of time to round up your work and have it turned over to the Deputy Sports Editor.

"B-b-but Sir. Don't I have a say on this?"

"Of course you have. That's why I'm already owling Ludo that we made a really good choice in picking you. Now, tomorrow start turning over your works to Lisa. She will be in charge now."

I was stuck. As much as I wanted to put a cork on Speakerbox here, I couldn't. I didn't have the heart to tell him off. Part of me also wanted to go back to England.

END OF FLASHBACK

"You what?"

"Have you actually been listening Will?"

"Yes Lin. Quite perfectly. Correct me if I heard it wrong, but did I just hear you say that you're going back to London?!"

"Sadly, yes."

"Why?"

"Didn't you hear my story? I told you I was drafted." I put my cup down and sighed.

"I don't think you were drafted. Seems to me that you want to go back." He looked really sad. I can't blame him cause William has been my very first friend when I got to New York. He's a wizard but preferred not to practice. He works as an advertising agent in one of the largest muggle companies in Manhattan.

"Fine. You know me too well. Yes, I also want to go back to London."

"You wanna see him don't you?" He started to tease.

"Am I actually hinting a jealousy in there?"

"In your dreams Leung!"

"Likewise Miller!"

We spent the rest of the afternoon chatting and discussing about my transfer back to England. It was already a few minutes past 8 in the evening when I got back to my apartment. I was so tired that I soon as I reached the steps leading to my building, I decided to just apparate to the 4th floor where my apartment was located.

I just got inside when I smelled a something really delicious was being cooked inside my seldom-used kitchen. I sniffed as I slowly tiptoed my way to my kitchen. The smell seems so familiar. I continued to sniff... and sniff... and...

"There you are!" A voice came behind me.

Like an instinct, I pointed my wand that I was clutching when I turned around until I saw who was right behind me.

"Hermione Granger!! Don't ever do that to me again!"

She was laughing hard and I couldn't help but join in. "That's Hermione Granger- Weasley to you..."

"Oh right, I forgot. Sorry I didn't make it to your wedding last year."

"That's alright... I know you were busy..."

"What brings you here?" I patted the now big tummy of the mother-to-be.

"Well, I feel really sorry that I missed your birthday last week. And to make it up, I decided to floo here early this evening to prepare you a great dinner." She said with a smile.

"That's really sweet of you "Mione. But you shouldn't have come cause of your condition."

"Nonesense! It has already been a tradition for you and me to dine out on your birthdays right?" I gave her a smile.

We took our seats and started digging in on the food Hermione prepared. It was Zitti baked in white sauce. "So, how's Ron?"

"Oh, he left his last job because he was finally accepted at the Ministy. Finally! He's working with Draco actually. You remember him?"

"Draco? Oh yeah... Ginny's boyfriend."

"Well, not anymore the boyfriend but fiancé!"

"Oh my Gawd! Really? That's great!"

"I know. I think Draco just waited for me and Ron to be married before finally proposing to her."

"How did Draco's father take it?"

"They're still not talking. Ginny still encourages Draco to invite him on their wedding."

"How's the baby? I bet Ron's really excited."

"Oh you can be sure he is! Kept on ranting to be before flooing here to your apartment. I swear! That git has been all over me and the baby!"

"You can't blame him "Mione. When are you due anyway?"

"3 months from now. Which by the way leads me to my request. I want you to be the godmother."

I felt so touched. Hermione has been one of my best friends, aside from William, and being the godmother of her child is an honor. "It would be my pleasure Hermione."

"So that means you're finally coming to England when the baby comes out?"

"Actually, I would be there even before the baby comes."

Hermione put a hand over her mouth. "Merlin's beard! Is this for real? Do you really?"

"Yes Hermione. I'm coming back to England on Friday! Mr. Fowler just transferred me to work for the UK Daily Prophet and will be their new Chief Sports Editor!" I told her excitedly.

"Goodness! I feel so happy, I want to cry." On cue, her eyes watered and came the tears, flowing freely on her cheeks.

"Now, now. We should be celebrating, not crying."

"Hormones. I exaggerate way too much since I had this big bulk inside my tummy." Then we started to laugh again. "I'm glad you're coming back."

"Me too. I missed you Hermione."

"I missed you too Cho."

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Now you know that Lin and Cho are one and the same. R&R! =)