Lights, Camera, Action: A moment in Hermione's life of reality television

Note: Tiger Enclosure: (pairing) DracoHermione, (emotion) Disappointment, (au) Reality TV

Hermione got out of her car, making sure that she had everything that she needed in her bag. After she was satisfied with her inventory, she locked the doors with her remote key and headed for the boutique. Through the windows, she could see the camera men setting up. She'd sigh, but it was just another day of work; her getting her life filmed for the sake of getting the proper story out.

There was only one thing that Hermione wanted to most. God knows if he grated her just the one wish just once, Hermione would feel so relieved going to work. It was the part that she detested because it wasn't entirely true.

She had to work and be filmed with her best 'redeemed' friend, Draco Malfoy. Except they weren't friends, and he was hardly one of redemption as of late.

Hermione saw the familiar blond touselled hair next to one of the cameras, and she groaned in disappointment. Unfortunately, there was no relief day for her. Like a true trooper, Hermione opened the boutique doors and greeted the cameramen with nods.

"Gentlemen," she said. They all returned the greetings with mixtures of gruffs and smiles.

Draco turned towards her with a sly grin on his face. "Granger," he drawled. "You look like you've just got out of bed."

She gave him a glare, opting not to respond to him. 'Just a contract,' she thought. 'One season, and I'm free of him.'

He watched her with an amused expression, but Hermione wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

"We're ready to roll, guys," one of the cameramen said. "Get ready."

Hermione closed her eyes, mentally chanting about her happy place. Soon enough, a smile graced her features. She could do this.

"Action!" someone yelled.

As soon as the words filled her ears, Hermione approached Draco with an arm open to hug the blond. "Thanks for coming," she told him.

Draco returned the hug with both arms. He whispered, 'Not yet,' in her ear so quiet that she thought she imagined it. Hermione had to try her damn hardest not to blush from anger and embarrassment. "As if I'd miss seeing you trying to impress your boyfriend. Can you imagine the outrage Ginny would make if I left you out to dry like that?" he said aloud.

Once this take was finished, Hermione was going to kill him.

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