AN:Sorry about the lateish update. My wireless router crapped out last week so I spent three days trying to get someone to fix it with no luck. Anyway so it took a bit more effort to get this chapter out than I was expecting. It's also a bit short. I'm gonna try to have another chapter up in a couple days.

Also, thanks to everyone that reviewed or put this story on their watch list.

"So who's this guy you had helpin' you move in? He sounds like a real git." Ron asked around a mouthful of food.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Just the guy that lived in the apartment before me. I called him to give him some mail, and he stuck around to help me unpack my books."

Ron snorted. "How much did you have to pay him to get him to do that?"

"Nothing. He volunteered to stick around since I was doing it all by myself." She gave both boys a pointed look to which they had the decency to look ashamed. "Despite having two friends promise that they'd help."

"We're sorry, 'Mione. Coach made us run a double practice cause he felt everyone had slacked off during the off season." Harry said, looking thoroughly apologetic.

"It's all right. Severus was more helpful than the two of you would have been anyway." She smirked at them as she remembered the easy companionship she'd had with Severus the day before. "And as much as it is to hear you two apologize a million times. I have to get home and do a little more work before Severus comes over."

Ron snorted. "You're seein' him again?"

"Not that it's any of your business, but yes. He asked if he could come over again and I said 'yes'. He seems like a pretty nice guy."

"Well, I think me and Harry should meet him. Make sure he isn't like an axe murderer or something." Ron looked to Harry for his best friend's agreement.

Harry shrugged. "Ron, kinda has a point. You don't know if he's not really a bad guy or something."

"Fine. Come over. Say hi. But don't be rude, all right? I will kill which ever of your two is rude to him."

"You know, you seem to be awfully protective of this guy that you just met yesterday. Are you sure nothin' else happened besides unpacking your books?"

Hermione shook her head. "No. Just the books and burritos for dinner. Now let's go. You two can help me arrange my living room properly. And if I'm protective, it's because you two are always absolutely horrible to any guy that shows an interest in me."

A couple hours later saw Hermione's living room arranged properly. And the two boys worn out from moving some of the heavier pieces.

"Glad that's done, mate." Ron panted, splayed out across the couch. "Remind me to never offer to help someone move again. This is torture."

Hermione chucked a slipper at Ron hitting him in the stomach. "Oh, be quiet, Ron. You're being such a baby. Now Severus should be here shortly. Behave."

"Is it just me, or has Hermione gotten bossier since she moved into her own place?" Ron asked in a loud whisper. "Ow." Ron winced in pain after Hermione smacked him in the head.

"Serves you right." Hermione smiled as a soft knock sounded on the front door. She gave the boys a final glare. "Now. Behave."

She strolled over to the door and pulled it open. "Hey, how's it going?" She asked looking him over, secretly enjoying the sight of him in a pair of black jeans and tight black t-shirt.

"Good." He frowned slightly at the sight of Harry and Ron lounging on her furniture. "Yourself?"

"Good." She gestured to Harry and Ron. "These are my friends Harry and Ron. We were hanging out earlier and they wanted to see for themselves that you're not a serial killer." She shook her head in disbelief.

Harry moved off the couch and stepped up to shake Severus' hand. "Harry Potter. Good to meet you."

"Severus Snape. And I'm not a serial killer." He replied mildly.

Harry nodded, looking Snape over with interest. "You know, I'm sure a serial killer would deny being one." He said with a playful grin on his face.

Severus rolled his eyes and grunted. "Will they be sticking around?"

"No. They'll be leaving as soon as Ron stops being rude and introduces himself." Hermione glared at Ron until the red-head rolled off the couch and walked over.

"Ron Weasley." Ron looked rather reluctant to actually shake hands with the older man. After a moment Ron shook Severus' hand. "Don't hurt her, or we'll hurt you."

Severus smiled as Ron lead the way out the door. "They really care for you."

"Most days it seem that way. Others, I'd rather just kill them myself." She smiled as she wandered to the kitchen. "Want something to drink?"

"Yeah. Tea will be good." He followed after her. "So your friends seem rather...interesting."

She snorted while placing the kettle on the stove to heat some water. "That's one way to put it. They're kinda like younger brothers, actually. Always thinking they have to protect me." She shrugged. "But they're mostly harmless, unless you happen to be facing them on the soccer pitch. Then it's a whole different game."

Severus chuckled. "I doubt I'll ever set foot on a soccer pitch in this life time. So...is there anything here you'd like to do? Or would you like me to show you more sights of the neighborhood?"

"I don't know. It probably would be good to know where some of the stuff is around here. And it is a nice day."

"Cool. Walk or drive?"

She shrugged. "Up to you. I wouldn't want to waste your gas or tire you out if you have to work or something."

He waved her off. "Neither is an issue. Driving it shall be then. I, for one am not opposed to walking, but it's quicker to get around to everything with a car."

"That it is." She said with a smile. "Want your tea to go then?"

He nodded. "That'd be good."

A few short minutes later, they were in the cab of Severus' truck cruising down the street as he pointed out sights. Hermione found herself enjoying the little trip, even though he was mostly just pointing out useful places like the small corner store where she could pick up the "few essentials" between visits to the grocery store, and the video store that always had a good selection.

He managed to stretch the little tour out to an hour, before finally pulling back in front of her place. "Well, those are the major sights. I'm sure I can think of some good minor ones given a day or two." He gave a lopsided smile.

"Thanks. It was nice having an expert show me around. Feel free to drop by any time. I have another few weeks before classes start again, so I'll probably be around most of the time." She said returning his smile.

"I shall do that. I'll see you around." He watched her climb out of the truck and walk up to her front door before driving off.