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Hermione's POV

I woke up early in the morning to the sound of knocking on my window. Hesitantly, I looked up and saw Errol, the Weasley Family owl. As I got up and went to the window, Errol gave me a letter and then patiently waited as if knowing that I will reply. As I opened the envelope, I instantly recognised the scruffy yet lady-like handwriting; it was from Ginny.

Dear Hermione,

Hey! I know it's most likely very early but I was wondering if we could meet up. It is quite urgent. I know we met up yesterday too but I really need someone (female) to talk to and mum isn't the right person for this. Please can you meet me at 10'o clock in Leaky Cauldron?

Love, Gin

What's up with Ginny? She seems quite worried about something... wonder what it is? I guess I'll just have to wait and find out. With that, I grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill.

Hey Ginny,

Hope everything is alright. Of course I'll meet you at Leaky Cauldron! See you then.

Love, Hermione

I attached the parchment to Errol's legs and then watched the bird fly away until it disappeared from my sight. Sighing, I looked at the clock; it was 6:30. As I have three and a half hours to myself I guess I can have a nice relaxing shower after breakfast.

With that in my mind, I got out of my room and headed to the kitchen. Seeing as I live by myself, my apartment is relatively clean and usually have books all around the place. Look, I know that sounds depressing, but I am actually quite happy the way my life is going: I have wonderful friends; a honourable job; an adoring cat and most likely a very bright future ahead of me! I mean, who needs a man in their life? 'You' a voice in my head said.

But I pushed it to the back of my head and took today's Daily Prophet and had some breakfast. As I was reading the paper, a particular article's title caught my eyes,"WIZARDING WORLD'S RICHEST PLAYBOY STRIKES AGAIN!" Obviously, I knew who they were talking about. Who else could it be but Draco Malfoy!

Rolling my eyes at their exageration, I scanned through the article. It was just another one on his sex escapades with some drunk slut. Sometimes, I actually wonder who runs Malfoy Industries because he doesn't look like he ever has the time with all the other stuff he makes headlines for. Seriously, there is at least one headline about it in the Prophet every week! Sometimes, I actually feel like murdering that guy. Everyone says he has changed and they all love him. Women throw themselves at him...literally.

I was still thinking about his 'change' since the war in the shower. Despite popular beliefs, I think that he hasn't changed, because (let's be real for a moment) how can such a vile person change? He still acts like a git. 'An attractive git' that annoying voice in my head said. "Shut up" I mumbled to myself. Honestly, I might be going crazy today! Thinking he is attractive? Well I guess he is a bit... but Malfoy's still a ferret. With that, I decided to push all thoughts of Malfoy out of my mind and take a peaceful shower.

Afterwards, I got dressed. I wore a white vest and an pinkish maroon casual blazer with black skinny jeans and brown sandals.

You see, after my break up with Ron, I decided to open my eyes a bit and realised things about myself that I have never noticed before. Of coarse I knew I was a woman, but I realised that I never actually dressed like a proper one. All my clothes used to be baggy and oversized except my Yule Ball dress and none were showing any bit of my "femininity" as Ginny would call it.

That was the time when me and Ginny went on an entire shopping spree and got me a whole new wardrobe. Nowadays, we go shopping together whenever we can and we have definitely bonded more since Hogwarts. Though I still love Harry and Ron (as brothers) after the war, Ginny and I are more closer.

Speaking of Ginny, after I got dressed, I looked at the clock. It was 9:15 so I decided to go down to Diagon Alley and maybe buy some books from Flourish and Blotts.

As soon as I arrived, I walked down the alley when I suddenly hear a familiar dreamy voice, "Hermione!" Luna shouted while running to me, her beautiful silver-blond hair flying behind her "How are you? It's been ages since the last time I saw you?" she said while hugging me.

"Actually, it's only been a week since we last saw each other" I replied happily. I honestly sometimes think that I am extremely lucky to know someone like Luna, she has a rare yet wonderful personality and always sees the best in people.

"Still... a week in equivalent to 168 hours!" she repiled. Rolling my eyes at her comment, we kept talking for a while until it was time for Luna needed to go and feed her creatures. After our goodbyes, I walked into Flourish and Blotts and looked for some interesting books while strolling down the aisle.

As I was wandering and reading titles of thousands of books, I didn't even notice that someone was in front of me. Consequently, I bumped into the person and almost fell until a pair of strong hands grabbed my arms preventing me from hitting the ground. "Oh merlin, I am so sor- Malfoy?!" I exclaimed utterly shocked.

"Granger?"

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