Alright, here we go with another chapter. I'll see about another update soon enough!

Thanks to youn2731 (yeah, I know that her cheating spirit here is shocking and really sucks but you'll see what's going to happen there. I promise it's not going the way you might think it is. No threesome though... about her not feeling, the bond isn't always prefect. There's a lot of restrictions and backfire with their bond. Hermione can also, to an extend, control what Ginny feels and vice versa. The reason she placed the spell on Ginny in the first part was because Hermione knew she wasn't going to have control over herself once they entered Malfoy Manor. I beleive I sent you a PM about it but I'm not sure so I'm just clearing it up again. I'll add more about their bond later but for now, those are pretty much the rules), donder (lol, I don't think Hermione's the type to do so, we'll have to see), Andy Lewis (lol yeah I tend to do a lot of those scenes but not this time), and to lita rocks LbC (eep. I trust my gf and vice versa but nothing like this has happened. I'm working off the drama is all.

Chapter 10 – Love and Lust

Hermione tried her best to spend most of Friday with Ginny but she had to discuss Quidditch plans with Ron and Harry that night. The day was, at least, spent with her. The two of them strolled around the empty courtyard during their free period and they even studied together like they had during Hermione's 6th year and Ginny's 5th.

"Are you going to be alright?" Ginny asked Hermione.

"I'll be fine," Hermione said. "I'm just going to read up more on my N.E.W.T.S. and then I have to see Ariana about her potion making lesson. She's going to be tested to make sure she's right for the job. Her internship is only for a few months."

"Right, Ron was telling me about it," Ginny said. "He seems a lot happier having her here. I wonder why Harry and Ron aren't doing their N.E.W.T.S. Did Ariana do them?"

"I think she did," Hermione replied. "Now, come on, you're going to be late!"

Hermione was standing with Ginny at the door of the head girl's room. "Oh, alright," she sighed. "I'll see you later tonight." She leaned in and gave Hermione a light kiss on the lips. "Don't miss me too much."

Hermione blushed slightly, "I'll try. No promises though." She sat herself on the bed after Ginny left the room and began to study.

After what seemed like forever, a knock came to door about three hours later. "Come in!"

"Hermione," Ariana rushed into the room and collapsed on the bed. "I'm so bloody tired and I am so sick of the boys in all the classes! I'm just a piece of meat!"

"Are you sure you want to teach?" she asked with a raised eyebrow. "You know it might not get any better when you are alone with them."

"I know," she sighed. The raven haired beauty flopped herself on her stomach to look at Hermione. "Studying for N.E.W.T.S.?"

"Yeah," she replied.

Hermione was curled up in bed with her textbook on her lap. Her bushy hair was tied back in a loose pony tail. Hermione took notice that Ariana was wearing jeans and a t-shirt under her robes. "Do they allow that from teachers?" she asked.

"Oh what, this?" Ariana pointed down to her clothes. "I cover myself with my robes most of the time. I don't think McGonagall has noticed or if she has, she didn't say much. I saw Neville today. He was leaving as I was going in to see her."

"Really, is he getting an internship too?" Hermione asked.

"I'm not sure," Ariana laughed. "He's still a student right? I mean, maybe he might next year but Sprout looks about ready to retire."

"Yeah, I noticed that she's looking more and more run down," Hermione said almost absent-mindly.

"Well, I just need help with a few things," Ariana told her. She nodded her head and walked off with her over the floor.

"Where's Ginny anyway?" Ariana asked as they sat down.

"With Ron and Harry," she replied. "Don't you know where Ron is?"

"Oh, right, Quidditch," she blushed. "I wanted to go play with them but I think my career might be a tad bit more important."

"You might be right," Hermione cocked an eyebrow at her.

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The two sat down for a few hours to discuss the potions Ariana needed to know and much to Hermione's pleasant surprise, she had them pretty much mastered.

"Why did you need my help again?" Hermione laughed.

"I was so nervous you wouldn't even understand," she replied.

Hermione's smile faded. She looked to the door and was wondering when Ginny was going to be back. She gulped and looked over to Ariana. "I'd say you and I are pretty good friends right?" she asked.

"Well, yeah," Ariana replied. "Why are you asking?"

"Because, I spoke to Tonks about my problem but she only seemed to make it worse," Hermione said. "I need advice and I don't think anyone else is going to understand me."

"Ok," Ariana said with a confused look. "So what's up?"

"You love Ron right? And you know that you would never leave him or cheat on him, right?" she asked.

Ariana didn't seem to follow but answered anyway, "Yes?"

"Well, do you, well, do you look at other people?" Hermione asked.

"What do you mean by look?" Ariana cocked her brow.

"I mean like look at them sexually. Like say you fancied someone? Know what I mean?"

It clicked. "Hermione, that's completely normal! I mean, as long as you don't act on it!"

She sighed with relief. "So it's alright to think about other people as long as you don't act on it?"

"Of course," she said. "I think its human nature to lust after other people even if you are in a committed relationship. So, who's the person you fancy?"

"Her name is Madge," Hermione said. "I have to work with her very closely tomorrow and I'm so utterly nervous."

"Well, is she bisexual or lesbian?" Ariana asked.

"I have no idea," Hermione replied honestly.

"Then just look. She can be your eye candy for when Ginny isn't around. I know you love her and I know she loves you. No one else would do what you two did on the battlefield. That is true love."

"Thank you Ariana," Hermione said.

"Anytime," Ariana smiled.

The two got up and hugged when the door opened to reveal Ginny. "Sheesh Ariana, she only helped you brew a few potions," she said.

Ariana backed away from Hermione with a jump. "Damn it Ginny! You nearly gave me a heart-attack!"

"Ginny!" Hermione said. "This is so not what it looks like!"

"What are you two talking about?" Ginny narrowed her eyes. "That was a friendly hug but Ariana, really, do you hug everyone?!"

"Ginny, you know damn well that I have no shame in hugging!"

"Right," Ginny strolled over to Hermione and tried to act tough. "She's mine you know and I'll bat-boogey hex anyone who even tries to touch her."

Ariana and Ginny locked eyes for what seemed like forever and Hermione was being to freak out. Ginny, please it's not what it looked like, Hermione pleaded. I—I thought you said it was friendly! Which it was! But I mean—

At these thoughts, Ginny began to laugh. She almost lost her breath and to Hermione's surprise Ariana was laughing too. "Wow, you should have seen the look on your face!" Ginny turned around on her. "I learned that one from Fred!"

"Figures, I think I knew all along!" Ariana laughed.

"Ginny! That was cruel!" Hermione scoffed. She broke off from her and sat on the bed. Ariana stopped laughing.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow," she said. She turned around for the door.

"See you," Ginny said with one final laugh. Ariana smiled nervously and exited the room.

"That wasn't funny," Hermione said with a scowl.

"Hermione, come on! I was only kidding," Ginny pleaded.

She sat down next to her and took her head into her hands. Hermione merely glared at her with the sourest look she could muster. "Listen, I meant what I said about bat-boogey hexing anyone that comes near you. I'm very jealous and you should know that but I trust you completely. I know Ariana loves Ron and I know you love me.

"Anyone could see she was only hugging you for your brilliant help in potions."

Hermione bit her lower lip and now she had guilt etched on her face. Ginny didn't seem to notice it because she leaned over and kissed her passionately on her lips. Slowly the redhead tilted the older brunette down to the bed. With expert hands, she flipped her on her back and straddled her body.

"I love you Hermione Granger," Ginny said.

"I love you too Ginny Weasley." She felt her eyes water as the younger of the two leaned in to kiss her again. She felt her warm tongue pass by her lips. She lost herself completely in her lips and her mouth. Ginny's hands dropped lower on Hermione's body and under her sweater. Her hands found her breasts and held them for a moment before breaking their kiss.

Their eyes fused together for a moment in time. Hermione's eyes were still welling up with tears when Ginny dropped her mouth to her neck. She sucked and bit her lightly at first. Her hands began to knead at Hermione's breasts. With a tilt of her head, she began to moan quietly.

Skilled fingers laced themselves under a wired bra and found her nipples. She teased them under her fingers until the older girl closed her eyes in complete ecstasy. Slowly pieces of clothing came off her body.

The redhead looked down at her naked girlfriend with a grin. She was completely clothed which gave Hermione a feeling of complete vulnerability. Soft lips began to descend down her body. Hermione tilted her head back and allowed herself to be taken away. Vulnerable or not, she wasn't going to deny herself this pleasure. She wanted to feel Ginny deep inside of her. She began to beg her with her hips.

The redhead understood the signals but didn't give her what she wanted just yet. She skipped over her opening and kissed up and down her thighs and legs. Hermione was moaning slightly. "Please," she begged.

"Are you sure?" Ginny asked with a raised brow.

Hermione did nothing but nod. Two long fingers forced their way into her. They slide easily against her skin. Every fiber of her being was alive and on fire. She began to thrust herself against her hand.

Ginny lost control and pressed her mouth to her sex and began to flick her tongue over her. "Yes!"

The night sky was sparkling with stars as Hermione cocked her head back and screamed out Ginny's name. Exhausted, she called to her. Ginny crawled over her lover's body and lay down next to her and the two kissed passionately. Hermione could taste herself on her lips.

She cried as she held her. "I love you," Hermione whispered. "I really love you."

Ginny held her until Hermione crawled on top of her. "I think it's your turn," she said.

The redhead grinned. "If you say so!"

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The morning sun slipped through the window and behind Hermione's eyes and her mind. She opened her eyes slowly and felt someone felt breathing next to her. The morning was ripping her out of her dreams and taking her back into reality. She felt her lover stir next to her. She looked down to see sleepy eyes slowly up.

"Good morning," Hermione greeted.

The two lay naked next to one another under the covers of their full sized bed. "Good morning," Ginny said lazily. "Did you sleep well?" she asked with a yawn.

"I did, how about you?" Hermione smiled.

"Devine," she laughed. The two lay in bed for a few more minutes but Hermione began to get up. "No! Come on," Ginny protested.

"Come on nothing," Hermione said sternly. "You have practice with the boys and I have to get ready for a Draco's trial preparations. I'm not looking forward to it, trust me."

"Oh alright," Ginny gave in.

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Hermione said goodbye to Ginny as she rushed off on her broom to meet Harry and Ron. She waved bye to them and began her walk to the room of requirement. She made her way through the long tunnel that she traveled before and once she was in Hog's Head, she apparated away to Number 12 Grimmauld Place.

She had found out from Harry that he had given them permission to use it for Ministry duties only. Once there, she was greeted by Madge. "Hello Hermione."

"Hello Madge," Hermione greeted in return.

"I was just about to get started," Madge said.

"I—is anyone else here?" Hermione asked.

"No," Madge replied. "This trial lands in my department I'm afraid. You are here to help me sort this paperwork out and to set a date. Mister Malfoy was summoned to come to court but no date has been officially set. Also, we need to gather evidence for Hodge to use."

"Wouldn't that be his job?" Hermione asked.

Madge smiled crookedly. "It is, and he's doing his part but whatever we can help him with will make the case against Malfoy that much stronger. Hodge is busy collecting more dirt on Malfoy and other surviving Death Eaters."

Madge led Hermione into the main dining area. "This place sure is musty," Madge commented. "Has it always been like this?"

"Yes," Hermione replied. "Madge, I want to be of some assistant so you would not mind me asking you questions right?"

Madge once again smiled crookedly. "Of course I wouldn't mind. That's how we learn after all."

Hermione took a seat across from her and looked into her blue eyes for a moment. Time seemed to stop and she had to recall what Ariana had told her. She's just eye candy when Ginny isn't around, she repeated to herself. That's all she is. Get it together Granger.

"Alright, so here is one of the files," Madge said as she slid a folder to Hermione.

The two began to work for most of the morning. By noon, Madge was already holding onto her stomach. "Are you alright?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, I'm just utterly hungry," she admitted.

"Do you want to take a break so we can eat?" Hermione asked.

"That'd be lovely," Madge said with a smile. "I actually brought some food for the two of us!"

Hermione felt her face flush. She wasn't aware that she was here alone with Madge and now it was hitting her. Madge cleared the table and placed down plates of food magically. "So, you fought in the war right?" Madge said.

"Yes," Hermione replied.

"And you were the brains behind Harry Potter, or so I heard," she said. "That's very impressive Hermione."

Hermione blushed again. "I mean, it wasn't much. Harry was the one who took down Voldermort and—"

"But you killed Lestrange didn't you?" Madge said with a sip of her tea.

"Um, well I did but only because she killed someone very close to me," Hermione said.

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that."

"Oh, well, she was brought back to life and well, it's a long story really."

"I see. So tell me, why are you interested in law?"

Hermione began to tell her about her movement to help house elves and werewolves. Madge nodded her head and told her what department would be right for her. As they ate Hermione relaxed a bit more. Madge was only there to suit her eyes, nothing more.

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They continued to work on paperwork and even came up with a date, wrote a letter to Draco and informed Hodge of new evidence. Around 5pm, Madge gave Hermione a high five. "You are very smart! I wouldn't have been able to do this without you!"

"T—Thank you! Um, I couldn't have done it without you either. I had no idea you were so brilliant and different from your mother," Hermione said. She was beginning to think Tonks called Madge cold to get her not to fancy her but now she knew that she was wrong.

"So," Madge got up and walked over to Hermione. "We should call it day?"

"Yes," Hermione replied. "I mean I'm still in school and—"

"How old are you?" Madge asked.

"I'm nineteen, and yourself?"

"Twenty-four," she replied.

Hermione bit her lower lip. She was the youngest to hold a head position. "You are really smart for your age," Madge said. "That's really admirable."

"Thank you," Hermione said again. "I really should get back to school and—"

But before she could get up, Madge had leaned in and pressed her cold lips to Hermione's. She was sitting with wide eyes. What is she doing?!

So Madge isn't so dense. She picked up on Hermione's nervousness, her blushing and her signals. Is that what Hermione wanted? You'll have to read on! Oh, I know I'm going to get some interesting reviews. lol!