disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter... I wish I did.
Hermione opened her flats' door and took a long deep breath, taking in the new smell. It had been two years since she bought the flat, but had probably only spent about two weeks in it. After the war, Hermione decided to go back to Hogwarts and finish her last year of school. Unlike Harry and Ron, who chose to go straight to Auror training and get started on their lives right away, she decided to continue her education. It was all she had left after her parents were killed and didn't have any plans to start a family just yet. Harry had married Ginny right after the war was over and Ron married Lavender just a few months after.
Many thought that Hermione and Ron were made for each other, but after dating for a couple of weeks they realized that they weren't so compatible after all. Hermione took the new found chance and started to study to become a journalist, and because of her smart nature she was able to graduate in two years. Even after she finished the career she wanted, she felt like something was still missing and opted to start another degree in a new career; business. Much to her dismay she finished in another two years, when her life completely changed. During those two years Hermione befriended Luna Lovegood, a great friend from Hogwarts, and eventually became great friends. When they both finished school they joked about so many plans that they had for their futures that in one drunken night they decided to use all their money and open a publishing company. It was the craziest idea they both jumped in and were completely terrified of failing, but at the end of the year the publishing company H&L publishing Inc. became the most successful publishing company in both the muggle and wizard world.
Walking in her flat took an invisible weight off her shoulders, thinking that she was finally back to her normal life and stability. At age 23, she had the life that most people her age wished they had and would kill for. A luxurious, fun, relaxed, and most importantly monetary stable. Between being a hero, her parents heritance, well made investments, and the company itself, she was the second richest person in the wizard world after the Malfoy's. Life couldn't be better. Passing the small little hallway entering her flat she noticed the tall walls made of complete glass from ceiling to floor, that endorsed the living room and balcony. In the middle of the room was a huge living room with crème color sofas and contemporary furniture. Contrasting very well with the pastel colors and purples that decorated the rest of the room. An open concept kitchen and bar were set facing the back of the room with the most beautiful kitchen in chrome and black. She took off her black blazer and threw it on the couch and also took off her tall black heels. Heading toward the glass windows leading to the balcony, she massaged her neck and took the diamond clip from her hair, letting her hair cascade down her back. Opening the balcony door she stood there for a moment and took the beautiful view, the balcony had a pool and Jacuzzi, as well as a little bar and a few patio chairs. Taking a champagne cup she served her self some and took a sip. The wind was blowing and the view was incredible. The most beautiful penthouse money could buy and the most beautiful sight one can see, was right there in front of her, and she couldn't be happier.
Staring at the distance she started to think how much she had changed in the last 6 years and wondered how after 2 years of not seeing her friends, might react and see her again. Taking another sip of her champagne, she didn't notice the blond that was watching from her next flat neighbor.