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Chapter One

Hermione was currently sitting at her desk reading today's copy of the Daily Prophet. It was a rare day that one wouldn't find Hermione sitting at her desk with her legs propped up, the Daily Prophet in one hand, and her tremendously large cup of coffee in the other. Her coffee addiction came from her time in the states when she took a year off after the war to explore and get some alone time. She wore very round thin rimmed glasses that were two sizes too big for her face. I need them for reading is what she tells those who question her choice of eyewear.

"Miss Granger, Ginny Potter is here to see you. She says that the two of you are supposed to have lunch?" Hermione glanced up from behind the paper to see her secretary, Justin Finch-Fletchley. He was a tall man with blonde hair and light blue eyes. He and Hermione were in the same Herbology class at Hogwarts. He wasn't very bright or very brave but he was, indeed, kind and handworking.

Hermione smiled at Justin, "Yes, that's right. Let me put my shoes on. Please tell Ginny I'll be right out. Honestly, that woman is eight months pregnant and she still manages to move much quicker than I do." Justin simply nodded and walked out the door to complete Hermione's task. Hermione downed the last of her coffee and slipped on her heels. She grabbed her bag, the infamous purple beaded one, and headed out the door.

Ginny was staring at her while tapping incessantly at her imaginary watch. "Oh, would you stop? You didn't even know what a watch was until last year." Hermione said as she rolled her eyes.

Ginny's mouth widened, "I arrived exactly on time and I've been waiting. You know that my patience went out the window the minute I got pregnant."

Hermione laughed, "Ginny, darling, you never had patience. Now let's go."

Ginny looked stunning as always. Her flaming red hair in a tight ponytail with a casual fitted black dress. Her belly was nice and round and her cheeks had a slight pink tint to them. To top it all off she was wearing shiny black heels. Eight months pregnant and she's walking around in heels. Hermione will never understand how she does it.

They were eating at this new restaurant that had just opened right in the heart of Diagon Alley. Ginny had heard amazing reviews from all her friends on the quidditch team that she insisted that she and Hermione have lunch here. Ginny is on maternity leave from playing for the Hollyhead Harpies. They don't expect her to ride around on a broom with a baby on the way.

As Hermione swallowed the first bite of her food, she moaned at how delicious it tasted. Ginny was already inhaling her food. "Ginny, slow down or the baby is going to come sooner than expected with all of the indigestion you'll be having tonight."

Ginny scoffed at Hermione, "Please, the baby wants me to eat at this speed. She liked having her food come quick."

Hermione raised an eyebrow, "And how are you so sure that it's a girl? I thought that you and Harry were going to keep it a surprise."

"We are! I just have a feeling!"

Hermione laughed, "With a family full of boys, I feel that having a girl might be a little out of the ordinary. Even if her father is the boy who lived."

"Oh hush up. Now, enough about my baby. Hermione, when are you going to have a man in your life? It's been years since you were with Ron. Don't you feel deprived?"

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Ginny, believe it or not, life doesn't revolve around sex."

"I know that, but it does make it much more enjoyable."

"I don't need to have a man in my life. I'm very happy on my own. I have a nice flat, friends, and a steady job. Besides, you act as though I haven't dated anyone since your brother. You know very well that I've been on a few dates through the years."

Ginny swallowed another bite of food. "Yes, I know that you're an independent witch and all but there's nothing wrong with a nice looking male to warm up your bed. As for those dates, they were never serious so they don't count."

"Ginny, I swear, your pregnancy hormones have clouded up your brain. How does Harry ever rest?"

"Oh believe me, he doesn't." Ginny said followed by a wink.

Hermione feigned a barfing face. "Please, I don't need the gory details."

Once the girls' lunch was over, Hermione was back at work. Hermione worked in the ministry as a medical examiner and part time auror whenever it was necessary. Hermione was currently in the morgue finishing up her work on the most recent body to come through the ministry's doors. As Hermione was getting ready to place the body in it's own personal place of rest she heard someone come in. It was Justin again. "Miss Granger, Harry Potter wants to see you in his office."

Before Justin turned to leave, Hermione stopped him. "Justin, how many times do I have to tell you to just call me Hermione? You act as though we're strangers."

He nodded, "Of course, Hermione. Just remember to go see Mr. Potter."

Hermione finished putting the body away, washed her hands, and went to go see what it was that Harry wanted. She entered the elevator and pressed level twenty-three, the highest floor in the ministry. This is where the aurors worked. Hermione walked by plenty of desks and smiled at those who bid her a good afternoon. She went straight to Harry's office which read, Chief Auror, and didn't bother knocking before walking in. Harry looked up from his paperwork and stood to greet her.

Harry had changed a bit since the war. He grew in height, put on a bit of muscle, and he had actually decided to get a haircut. He still had the same round glasses and his lightening blot shaped scar stood out on his forehead. He embraced Hermione and motioned for her to sit on the chair that was placed in front of his desk. "So, I hear I've been summoned?"

Harry smiled, "Yes you have. But first, tell me how your lunch date with Ginny went."

"It was wonderful. We talked about all kinds of things. The only part I didn't enjoy was when she was going on and on about how I need a good lay."

Harry shrugged, "It has been a while. I mean, you and Ron broke up-"

Hermione groaned, "Why does everyone think that the last man I was with was Ron? Like I told Ginny, I've been on dates since Ronald."

"Hermione, we know that but none of them were serious."

"I think that you and Ginny spend way too much time together."

"We are married, you know." Harry adjusted himself in his seat. "Anyway, I do need to speak with you about something important. We have a new case."

Hermione perked up in her chair, intrigued. "Tell me more."

"I just received a call that they found a body in the woods right out side of Knockturn Alley. They believe that it's a woman but apparently the body is completely unrecognizable. When you walked in they had just informed me that they were going to perform an identification spell."

Hermione crossed her legs, "So, I'm guessing that the two of us are going out there to find out who it is and what happened? Do you think it was a homicide?"

Harry seemed to look a bit uncomfortable. "Well, Hermione, this is what I needed to talk to you about. You see, right next to the body was a mark in the ground. It looked similar to the Dark Mark." Harry shifted in his seat again. "While you're my best examiner and most quick minded, I also needed someone who has special knowledge about the dark arts, especially pertaining to the dark mark."

Hermione scrunched her eyebrows together. "Harry, you know plenty about the dark arts. You were the one who defeated Voldemort, remember?"

Harry stood up and walked around his desk to sit closer to Hermione. "We've had someone on our force who has been working under the radar. I, and so many others on the team, believe that he is the man for the job."

Hermione was genuinely confused as to why Harry was acting the way he was. "Well, who is it?"

"Draco Malfoy."

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That's it for chapter one! I randomly got inspiration for this story so I thought that I would share. Yes, this is a Dramione fic so if you're not into then I'm sorry. I hope to make this story as interesting as possible!

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