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Hermione just sat down at the counter and sighed. She observed her surroundings and smiled. 'I have everything I have ever wanted. My own book shop, in Diagon Alley.

It has been 3 years after the war. Diagon Alley has started to pick up business. Hermione's book shop was right across the street from the Weasley Twins' joke shop.

Hermione had good business, but not amazing. She wished people would like books as much as she did.

She decided to go and organize some of the new books that shipped in just a few hours ago. She printed each price on a sticker and stuck it on each book. Always in the top left hand corner of the first page. She loved the neatness of her book shop. It made her so happy.

After a few hours of organizing, only a few customers came in. It was one hour before closing. She closed every day at 5:00 pm. She made a cup of tea and she grabbed a book and sat down behind the counter. Crookshanks meowed loudly from his bed on the floor when Hermione sat down near him on her stool. She read for a little and then she heard the bell above the door ding.

There were now only 15 minutes before closing time. She wondered who would be coming this late. She looked up from her book and saw it. The signature platinum blonde hair. Malfoy.

She thought 'My goodness. Does he really have to be here?'

"Malfoy."

"Granger." Draco said. "You own this dump? Wow, if I had known."

"You don't have to be rude. Oh wait you are always rude."

"I'm leaving because I would never waste my money on your books especially if your mudblood hands ever touched them."

And with that, Draco turned on his heels and stalked out. He slammed the door so loudly that Crookshanks jumped from his bed behind the counter. Hermione didn't care what Draco said. She wouldn't let him ruin a perfectly good day.

She read until closing time. She locked up and went upstairs to her apartment. She climbed the stairs with Crookshanks in the back of the store and came to her place. It was small but simple. On the first floor there was a tiny but remodeled kitchenette, a cozy living room, a small area to eat, and a bathroom for guests. On the second floor of the apartment there were two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Once she got inside she decided to make dinner. She enjoyed cooking. She made chicken, roasted potatoes, and a side salad. She ate dinner She turned on the TV after diner and watched a movie, read for a while and went to bed.

In the morning she woke up to Crookshanks pawing at her face because he was hungry. She groaned and finally got up. Her alarm was about to go off. She decided to sleep for another five minutes until it went off.

After she got up she had breakfast, showered, and got ready. She went downstairs to her shop and opened up at 9:00 am.

After a morning of reading and drinking tea she finally here the the bell ring. She looked up. It was only one of her regular customers. She thought of last time she heard the bell. She frowned. 'Why didn't Malfoy just move on?' She thought.

Once her customer left she read some more and then heard the bell ring again. She looked up and saw the only person with platinum blond hair. Malfoy.

"Hello, Malfoy." Hermione said bitterly.

"Granger."

"Why are you here if you don't even want to touch anything, let alone buy anything." Hermione said.

"Well, I actually do want to look around. You seemed to have a good assortment of positions books when I briefly came yesterday. I would like to see them." Draco said in a matter of fact tone.

"Ok. It's over there" She pointed.

She resumed reading and sighed. 'Why did he want to see the books?' She wondered. After a while she looked up and saw Malfoy engrossed in a potions book.

After a while he said. "I think I am going to buy this and add it to my library."

"You have a library?" Hermione asked bewildered.

"In my apartment, I have about 20 bookcases full of books." Draco said.

"I never knew you liked books so much." Hermione said.

Hermione rang up the book.

"Twelve sickels please."

Draco paid and Hermione packed up the book and put it neatly in a bag. She loved wrapping the books for people after the bought them.

"Goodbye Granger."

"Bye Malfoy." She said. "Bye Malfoy." She said.

Draco turned around and shut the door a little less rudely this time.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I am having lots of fun writing this. I hope you enjoy! Please review!