The next morning Hermione shows Harry the last part and asks if he can look her up.

"I don't know Mione. I have no reason to look up her information."

"Oh please harry you read the passage please. I need to find her." Hermione whines and pouts. Harry can't stand it when she pouts.

"Arg fine fine I'll look but I can't promise I'll find anything." He gives in so easily. "But you owe me."

"Of course anything."

"Mmm anything." He grins at her. She blushes a little.

"Anything." She whispers in his ear then licks it.

"Mmm you are a minx." She just smiles at him then kisses him. They have a "best friends with benefits" thing going on. They had lost their virginities to each other in 4th year before the final task of the tri-wizard tournament, and have gotten together periodically since. It hasn't complicated their relationship and everyone thinks they are together anyways so when they act all lovey dovey in public people don't notice and think it is normal. "I am going to be collecting on that anything you know."

"Oh I know." She then swats his ass. "Now go cause if you find nothing you get nothing" she smiles and walks back into her room shaking her hips for him then closes the door knocking him out of his day dream. He smiles and heads out to work.


Mean while I am at home franticly looking for my notebook before I head to work at the book store.

"Crap where is it I know I had it at The Leaky…." Then I remember. "Shit I left it behind." I grab my bag and head out the door I need to stop there before work. I apparate to an alley near The Leaky Cauldron.

I walk in and see Tom wiping down the bar.

"Mornin' Marie what brings you here this early?" he looks up and asks.

"I left my notebook here last night have you seen it." I say

"No no I haven't but Miss Granger and Mr. Potter had it, maybe one of them took it with them in hopes of finding you." He smiles as a wave of fear flows through my body praying to Merlin that Hermione had not read it.

"Tha…thanks Tom. If you see either of them please tell them to owl it to me, Marie Whyte."

"No problem Marie. See you later." He smiles and goes back to wiping off the counter since there is nothing else to do till lunch.

"Bye" I wave to him and head to the book store feeling nervous about if they had read any of it or not.


It's almost noon and I am putting some new books away when the bell above the door rings. I hear someone ring the bell at the front counter. I set the book back on the cart and make my way to the front.

"Hi, welcome how may I…" the customer at the counter turns around and it's Hermione. I freeze mid step and sentence.

"Marie," she says. She knows my name how.

"Yes?"

"I'm glad I found you," she smiles and steps forward pulling my notebook out of her bag. I go to reach for it but she pulls it back to her chest. "Umm… I'm sorry but I read some of it," I gasp. "I know I shouldn't have but I couldn't help myself. I found you very interesting at the Cauldron and wanted to know what you were writing. In hopes of maybe getting to know you better." She looks down at the floor. "I read the last entry." She pauses. "I am sorry I never noticed you at Hogwarts, I regret that I didn't from reading what you have written. I think I would have really enjoyed your company." She looks up at me and smiles taking another few steps closer so she is only a few centimeters away. "I hope that I can make it up to you," she hands me the notebook and grazes her hand over mine. I feel shivers go up and down my spine from her touch.

"Umm I am off in about 15 minutes for lunch if you wish to join me." I blurt out as she starts to turn around. Sure now my courage kicks in. she stops and smiles at me.

"That would be lovely." She moves over to a book shelf. "I'm just going to look around till then."

"Ok please enjoy and if you have any questions about where something is please ask." I smile as I hug my notebook before heading to the back to the back to put away the notebook.

I come back out and see Hermione browsing the erotic lesbian section. I smile as she picks up a book and a reads the back of it. I hear her make a hmm sound as she flips it open to see one of the pictures inside. I sneak around the book shelf and look at her through the opening. The book shelves are just like open boxes so you can see all the way through the store to see if a customer needs help.

I watch her as she reads the page. She tilts her head to the side exposing her neck. I lick my lips seeing her lean neck. She runs her hand up her chest and neck pushing her hair back letting the light hit her neck. Then she slowly drags her finger down her creamy skin.

"Mmm," I release a small moan.

Hermione smiles looking up at me, she knew I was there the whole time. I blush beet red and quickly turn around. I don't hear her close the book and move away. The next thing I know she is right beside me. She places her hand on my shoulder as she leans in to my ear.

"You're cute when you blush," she whispers. Her breath on my neck gives me goose bumps. I blush again. She then slides her hand down my arm and takes my hand in hers. "It's been 15 minutes shall we go to lunch," She pulls me slightly towards the door.

"Yeah let me go tell my boss in back real fast."

"Ok," she releases my hand and heads to the front door as I go to the back to clock out. I shove my wallet in my back pocket as I near the front.

"Ready?" I say kind of shyly.

"Mhm." She says taking my hand and leads me out the door.


We go to a little café not far from the book store. My friend Angy works there as a waitress.

"Oi, Siri," (her nickname for me, I hate it.) she approaches laying down a couple menus in front of us. "Lovely day, eh?"

"It sure is Angy," I smile back at her.

"Who's the hot totty, mate?" she leans in and whispers in my ear.

"This is Hermione. Hermione this is my friend Angy. Sorry for her rudeness she doesn't know how to talk proper in front of ladies." I look at Hermione as I elbow Angy.

"Oomph. Oi wha's at fur?" Angy leers at me.

"Just because," I say smiling as I hear Hermione giggling.

"Marie that wasn't nice," Hermione looks at me trying not to giggle.

"Oh she deserved it for something I'm sure," I look over at Angy.

"Yeah I guess." She smiles. "so wha' can I ge' ya?"

"I'll have the fish 'n' chips with extra vinegar and water," I say then Angy looks to Hermione.

"Umm… banger and crisps with a water please"

"All righ' be back in a jiff," Angy says winking to me and heads off to the kitchen.

A little while later our food arrives and we start eating. I have reverted back to my shy self. But Hermione starts up the conversation. We don't talk about anything in particular just the weather, our interests but books mostly. Soon we are finished eating and I need to get back to work. I pop a few complimentary mints and leave Angy a nice tip along with paying for Hermione's meal after a protest on her part, but I won, barely.


We are almost back to the shop when Hermione stops.

"Marie?" Hermione takes my hand and looks me straight in the eye.

"Yes?" I answer

"I had a great time with you," I smile at her

"So did I," I smile back at her

"And I was wondering if maybe we could go out again maybe something a little more romantic." She blushes a little.

"I would like that, since you already know how I feel about you." I blush redder and look down at the ground. I feel Hermione place her other hand on my cheek and lift my head up. I lean my head into her touch, her hand is so soft and warm. She strokes her thumb lightly as our eyes meet again.

"Yes I do know. And from what I have read and from today I hope maybe I can come to feel the same way." She smiles brightly as my heart stops at her words.

"Really?" I'm shocked

"Yes Siriana Marie I really do" she whispers as she leans in closer and kisses her lips softly to mine.

"Mmm," I lightly moan tasting her vanilla scented lip gloss. I feel sparks on my lips and the feel of floating in the air. I wrap my arms around Hermione's waist as her hands move up into my hair pulling me closer. I hear her whimper as I nip at her lower lip. She opens her mouth slightly allowing me to slip my tongue in caressing her tongue and tasting her.

Suddenly there is a whistle from behind us. We break apart and look over to the door of the store.

"Oi, Marie!" my boss shouts out the door. "If you are going to do that come stand in the window and draw in some customers at least." He laughs. I laugh resting my forehead to Hermione's as she laughs too. I flip him the bird. He just laughs louder.

"I better get going need to get back to work."

"Ok I'll see you soon. Owl me when you get off work ok?" she leans in and whispers.

"Of course." I smile and give her a quick peck on the lips. "See you soon," I stand and watch her as she walks into The Leaky Cauldron.

"Well well well… now who was that hot mama?" Jeremy, my boss, asks.

"That was Hermione Granger." I smile at him. I had told him all about her and how I had a huge crush on her but left out the part about us being witches since he is a muggle.

"OH! Wow" he is shocked as I walk by him to the back room. He follows. "Details woman come on." He stands in the door way.

"There aren't any."

"Liar!"

"Ok well last night I was at a little pub and she walks in with her friend Harry. I had my notebook out writing as usual when I spilled my drink and they came over to help me."

"Mhm yeah then what"

"I got nervous when she treated my finger because I cut it on a piece of glass and I rushed off leaving it behind. Then today she walks in here with it right before lunch and I invited her to lunch then she kissed me nothing more."

"Girlfriend, that was not just a kiss that was a full on snogfest." He laughs "well finish putting those new books away then go home it's been slow today and I bet you would like to call your new girl." He winks and goes off to the front. I smile and get back to work.


After about an hour or so I'm done and I head out. I go over to The Leaky Cauldron to tell Tom not to worry about my note book. When I walk in I see Hermione there laughing and drinking with another woman. I can't see her face. I go over to the bar and sit down not wanting to interrupt Hermione's meeting. I ask Tom for a pumpkin juice since it is still early in the day. I just sit there sipping my drink as I watch Hermione. I am jealous. I know we aren't going out officially or anything but I still feel betrayed. I see the other woman move to get up but Hermione rushes around to help her up. Then I see that the other woman is pregnant, very pregnant and that it is Ginny Malfoy nee Weasley. I sigh with relief knowing it is not some woman after my girl. I see Hermione look up and smile at me I smile back and move off the stool.

"Hello." Ginny says as I approach.

"Hi can I give you a hand?" I offer to get her bag in the corner of the booth.

"Sure." She smiles and looks at Hermione as I climb in for the bag.

"Here you go." I smile handing her the bag.

"Thanks. I'm Ginerva Malfoy." She sticks out her hand and I shake it.

"No problem I'm…" I go to say my name as I shake her hand but Hermione interrupts me.

"This is my girlfriend Marie Whyte. She went to school with us. She was in my year." Hermione says.

"Oh how nice." Ginny says. And I look at Hermione in shock at calling me her girlfriend. "I didn't know you were dating anyone Mione, just knocking' boots with Harry once in a while." Ginny giggles.

"You know I haven't done anything with him in at least 3 months and that was only because we were both totally wasted." Hermione looks to Ginny then me. "And well I just met Marie here yesterday and we went on a lunch date today so I guess it might be a little too soon to be saying we are dating and she is my girlfriend." She blushes and slightly grins at me.

"I…I don't mind if you call me that, I kind of like the sound of being called your girlfriend." I blush and take Hermione's hand squeezing it slightly. Ginny looks between us and smiles at Hermione and I as we look into each other's eyes smiling.

"Well I better get going Draco is waiting for me to get home." She gives Hermione a hug. "Owl or floo me later we need to talk again." She says glancing at me. I blush as she looks over at me.

"I will safe travels. Give Drac a hug for me." Hermione says.

"Pleasure meeting you Marie." Ginny shakes my hand.

"Pleasure is all mine." I say. Ginny heads out the back of the building to Diagon alley. Hermione takes my hand and leads me out the front leading to muggle London. I smile and follow. Once we are outside. She entwines her fingers in mine as we walk. I have no idea where we are going but I don't care, as long as I am with her.