A/N: I've put a hold on my Remione story. Not forever. I plan to finish it I promise! Feeling uninspired with that story and I know I'll finish it eventually. This has been in the works in my head for a bit. I have about 5 chapters written so far and will probably update once a week, maybe twice if I feel like I can. I'm trying to really stay on top of the writing with this story so I don't leave ya'll hanging. It's my first Dramione so go easy on me? or don't. Feedback is welcomed! and I'm not going to give a whole lot away right now about the story. Just stick with me for the set up chapters. okay I'm going to shut up now. P.s. looking for a Beta. PM me if you're interested and are willing to put up my learning disabilities that sometimes makes me write like a 4 year old. OKAY NOW I'M REALLY GOING.
Disclosure: I don't own anything Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling does. She's kind of amazing incase you didn't already know that.
The Atrium of the Ministry of Magic was packed to the brim. A brunette with wild curls huffed as she tried to squeeze past the crowds. Her brown leather briefcase, gifted to her by her father, made an excellent tool in this circumstance. She shoved the briefcase hard into a wizards back and apologized sweetly as she moved past.
"This will make you look professional pumpkin." The young woman muttered sarcastically, impersonating her father's deep voice.
At only twenty two, Hermione Granger had managed to land her dream job. While no feat in the Wizarding World, she was basically a rockstar in the Muggle World. She felt completely ready to tackle this job.
What she wasn't ready for was slipping on some water by the fountain and falling on her arse. In front of everyone. Her face turned red as people stared. Finally, an outstretched arm came into her line of vision. She looked at the hand and slowly, the persons face.
Theodore Nott was wearing a dashing smile. His black hair was perfectly combed and slicked to one side. He had the typical, Pure-Blood features. Strong jaw lines and a gorgeous face to match. Hermione was still on her arse looking at him with a dumb founded expression. Theodore smirked.
"I've left the great know-it-all Granger speechless." He said, the smirk still plastered on his face.
His comment shook Hermione out of her stupor. She blushed from embarrasment and accepted his hand as he hoisted her upright.
"How would your wife feel talking to me like that Nott." She said teasingly. Theodore Nott was married to the beautiful Astoria Greengrass.
"My wife has always been open to such things involving more than one." Theo laughed at her shocked expression.
She cleared her throat and bent down to pick up her briefcase, missing the fact that several men were now getting a view of her dust covered bottom. Hermione gave Theo a nod and walked towards the lifts. When she entered the lift, Theo slid in next to her.
"We work in the same department now." He said quietly. When she didn't respond he turned to see her looking at him, brows furrowed.
"Oh now, don't give me that look. A lot of time has passed since the war. A lot of us have changed. I've changed." Theo said seriously.
"I-I'm sorry Nott. Forgive me. It wasn't right for me to assume." Hermione said quickly.
Theo smiled and nudged her shoulder. "It's okay. Honest mistake." Their conversation was interrupted by voice of the lift announcing their floor.
"Level Four. Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.
Theo stepped off the lift and walked towards his office leaving Hermione frozen on the spot. She took some deep breathes and tried to smooth out her curls.
She walked into the head of the department's office. Mr. Harold Abbott was a sweet man. Hermione had gone to school with Hannah Longbottom née Abbott, his daughter. He pushed one sleeve of his dark purple robes up to shake her hand.
"Miss Granger. How lovely to have you added to our team. You are just what the Beast Division needs and you are more than qualified!" He said kindly.
Hermione blushed at the compliment. "Thank you sir. I already have several projects In mind! I was hoping I could show you this Bill I've written up about Werewolf rights?"She said excitedly.
"You've already gotten it written up?" Mr. Abbott inquired, looking at Hermione in amazement.
"Yes sir. It needs some slight tweaking but..."She said shyly.
"Well then that's great news! You can have a tour later but let's get you to your new office! The Wizengamont is back in session in two and half weeks! I know you'll have that bill ready to present them!" Mr. Abbott stated.
"Two and half weeks?" Hermione asked quietly.
His smile faltered slightly as he spoke. "Yes my dear! I could have sworn I mentioned that in my Owl! If this is too much too soon we..."
"NO! I mean, no sir. I can do it." Hermione interrupted. Her boss clapped his hands together happily.
After she met everyone in the department, Hermione settled behind her cherry wood desk. She gingerly placed her briefcase on top of the desk and flicked the locks open. She took the stack of papers from inside and held them close. Hermione beamed as she read the first page.
In bold letters, it read,
Lupin's Law.
Be it enacted by The Wizengamont that Half-blood, Werewolves will have the same basic living rights as Witches and Wizards.
"I like the new office Mione." A voice spoke from her office door, startling Hermione. She looked up to see the smiling face of Harry Potter.
"Harry!" She exlaimed. She put the proposed bill on her desk and crossed the room swiftly to hug him.
"You look lovely Mione. Come over for dinner this weekend. We can celebrate your new job!" Said Harry as he hugged her tightly.
"I would love to but it looks like I'm going to be quite busy." Hermione motioned to her desk.
"You'll do great. You'll be seeing me in the Potter seat!" Harry said, puffing out his chest proudly.
She spotted the pin next to his Auror badge that showed him as a member of the sacred twenty eight. He had recently taken up his family's seat in The Wizegmont. She rolled her eyes at his antics. "I'm afraid this new responsibility is going to your head. But you'll love my proposal! I've really got to get to work. It means so much that you came by. Tell Ron to stop by when he gets a chance?" Hermione said, ruffling his hair in the process.
"Of course. See you soon!" Harry quickly pulled her into another hug and strolled out of her office.
Hermione sighed audibly and slumped back into her seat.
"Right. Let's do this." She said out loud, a pen already tucked behind her ear and eyes full of determination.