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Ok, I'm horrible. But I've been busy. SORRY!

Here is the next chapter, and yes it is short. Very short.

But I am writing more and will hopefully be posting tomorrow or the next day! :D (5am :O, what am I doing to myself.)

There will be more time jumps, I can't write every day of every month. This story would be over eighty chapter long!

Some time jumps could be a couple days, some weeks, some months. But I will do my best to fill in blanks!

Here you go!

Enjoy!

~End of A/N~

(Tønsberg)

I made my way to the storhall and then quietly took my seat next to father. The leaders and councils and nodded at me and then father continued on with what they had been talking about.

"Now, we all have heard of the recent utstøtte attacks in Scotland. Would one of you like to bring my Krigsførende up to speed?" Father said looking at some of the other Sjef. One stood and nodded.

"Krigsførende Draconis, this morning we received word from one of you Clan members that they had three confirmed utstøtte attacks last night. We are not sure if they were killings at this point. Sjef Malfoy has asked to be informed the moment they know more." I nodded at him and he sat down.

"Thank you, Sjef Crowther. Far, should we send someone to look into it?" I asked as I glanced in his direction. He thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Yes, sønn. Owl Zabinisønn to look into it." I nodded and then the sammenkomst continued.

Sunday.

Feb. 20, 2005.

(HERMIONE P.O.V.)

I sighed as I looked myself over in the mirror one last time before heading to lunch with Pansy. She has been a bit overwhelmed lately and needed someone to talk to. So, I agreed to go to lunch with her. I sighed again and shook my head, before grabbing my bag and making my way to the apparation point just outside the front gate.

Once I landed I made my way to the Cauldron Cafe to meet up with Pansy. Once inside I approached the host.

"Hello, Miss. Do you have a reservation?" I smiled at him and nodded.

"Yes, I do. Two for Malfoy." He looked over the parchment on his lectern. He then smiled and nodded.

"Ah yes, it seems your party is not here yet. However, I can seat you now. This way please." He said giving me a smile and walking me over to a seat in the back that was secluded. I sat down and ordered a glass of Elf-made wine. I sighed and sat back, just watching the many people dining. If there was one thing that Draco Malfoy was an expert at, it was people watching. He, however, had an advantage over most who would people watch. Heightened senses allowed him to pick up on more than just body language. I had been staring at a couple who were laughing and enjoying their time together when the waiter came up and handed me my wine before leaving again.

I only had to wait a few more minutes before Pansy showed up. She, of course, made a very strong entrance as she walked from the front of the restaurant to the table at the back. I stood and hugged her before we both sat down.

"I hate to ask, but how did the rest of the brunch go? I take it Ronald is still in one piece? More or less." I said with a slight smirk. She chuckled softly and then sighed with a head shake.

"Well, if it wasn't for Ginny and Harry, I think Blaise and I would've torn that tosser to bits. Honestly, how the bloody hell did you put up with his nonsense for a day let alone years? It is absolutely ridiculous." I just shrugged and then sighed.

"Honestly?" She nodded and I sighed again.

"I think I just settled for what I thought I could get. Not many men can handle a woman that spends all of her time working and going to school. I just thought, 'Well, he was my best friend all throughout school. He can somewhat deal with how busy I am. This is as good as it's going to get for me.' I never really thought about marriage and kids. It was always about school for me. So, I thought that my best shot at marriage and kids was with him. Well, until I found him balls deep in Prudence Slutz." I said before taking a drink of my wine. She raised her eyebrows and about spit out the water that she had taken a drink of.

"Wait. I'm sorry. What in Merlin's name is a 'Prudence Slutz'?" I chuckled.

"The name of the woman Ronald was fucking for six months while we were engaged." Her eyes were about to pop out of her skull.

"OK, wait. Hold on for a moment. That was her name? Her real, given at birth, name?" I chuckled and nodded.

"If you ask Ronald, he will tell you that the real pronunciation is 'Slootz'. It is not. It is pronounced the way it is spelled." I said with a laugh. She then began laughing and couldn't hold it in any longer. She was laughing so hard that her eyes were tearing up. We composed ourselves enough to order and then promptly got our food. We had been talking about random things and before we knew it, we were done.

"Ya know, Hermione? When Draco originally told me that you two were paired, I didn't know how you would handle everything. The publicity, the annoying Rita Skeeter, all of it. But you're handling it very well." I chuckled and shook my head.

"I haven't read a word since he and I got married. Partially because I know that that woman is as nutty as a fruit cake. So, she will probably get it all wrong anyways." She raised an eyebrow and then scoffed.

"Apparently, you two are the Wizarding World's 'IT' couple. You two have handled everything so well, there hasn't really been a bad thing to say about the two of you. Except for the usual 'War Heroine marries Former Death Eater' bullshit." She said with smirk. It was my turn to raise an eyebrow. I let out a simple 'huh' before we began talking about random things again. After being at the restaurant for two hours we both decided to head home.

Wednesday.

May 11, 2005.

I sighed as I signed another patient chart and then put it back on the rack before walking back to my office. I had been in the pit for over three hours. One does not simply mix two highly volatile potions without proper equipment. But these new Hogwarts students had. Which resulted in five students in the pit with worried families hovering over them every step of the way. Fortunately, no one had required an operation. I noticed, as I walked up to my office door, that it was open. If I know that I am going to be out for long periods of time, I make it a point to have it closed and locked. And I remembered closing and locking it. I asked one of the nurses, Ashley, if someone had gone in my office when I wasn't there and she said no.

I cautiously walked in and noticed that there was a handwritten note laying on the desk. The ink appeared to be still slightly wet, so I waited for it to dry before I unfolded it gently. When I read it, I instantly felt sick to my stomach.

'Well, well, well.

The mudblood runs with wolves now.

If you don't stop looking into the attacks…

I'll have to show you what a REAL wolf can do.

See you soon, Healer Malfoy.

Sooner than you think.'

I gulped and then walked out of my office. I looked around to see if there was anyone who looked suspicious on the floor. When I didn't see anyone, I went back into my office and then Floo'ed home. I knew that Dray was working from home today, he had mentioned something about 'avoiding the clutter of the office' last night. As soon as I got home, I headed straight for his study. Without even knocking, I opened the door and practically rushed in. Lucius and Dray seemed to be discussing something, but the moment I opened the door their eyes fell on me and held looks of concern.

"Mia? What's wrong?" Dray asked as he stood up. I walked up to his desk and handed him the note. He read it and his eyes turned, now icey blue. He handed the note to Lucius and then Lucius let out a growl.

"How am I supposed to remain calm?! They're threatening my wife!" Dray yelled at Lucius. I walked up to Dray and wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him close. He held me and managed to use my scent to calm him down.

"Son, until we find out why they are threatening her we can't do anything about it. And losing your temper will not help the situation. I will have Perseus look into the note and see what he can get off of it. Has anyone other than you touched this, Hermione?" I pulled back from Dray and shook my head no.

"As soon as I found it, I brought it here." He nodded and then stood and left the room. I could feel it in my very soul. Something was going to happen. Both something good and something bad. Which one comes first, that is the real question.

~A/N~

Well, poor Hermione's been thrown into it! Uh oh!

-Mutt attacks.

-Hermione threatened.

-Pansy and Hermione lunch.

-More about Ron's mistress.

Will they find out who gave Hermione a threatening letter?

Will the Mutts escalate?

Is Rita Skeeter going to make an appearance?

Could there be something going on with Hermione?

And, will it really come to war?

Find out soon!

Review and stay tuned! :D

~Cass~