Hermione still dressed in her morning clothes and (much to Ron's disgust) Victor Krum close behind her came running towards the group. "W-what h-appened? I heard some confusion outside when I came back with Victor…Harry what happened to all these muggles?"

Ron did not let her speak more, "Hermione where exactly where you before you came back?" he demanded. Victor gave a confused look and answered for her.

"Her-mio-ninny vent flying vith me. Ve had a vonderful time till she saw flames…ve flew down after that." He answered, Ron was fuming and Hermione turned red (with suppressed laugher) that was mistaken for blushing. Sirius eyes though were fixed on hr hand…it had a small mark of what looked like the brunt mark of reserved by a fleur-de-lis? He had seen a similar mark elsewhere but he could not comprehend where it was…clearly there was something more than what met the eye. That much was clear! Snape who was standing there followed what Black was so openly staring at…his daughter's hand. Her right hand! A cold sweat broke on his brow. The mark – the mark of her horrible past and her reality no one could know about that! Something had to be done.

"Princess I told you not to where such clothes even men like Black hear are unable to take their eyes of you. Really she is as old as your daughter and your god son's best friend but you are so openly – disgusting." He taunted and Sirius face grew red with anger and his eyes grew dangerously.

"Severus that is enough." A voice commanded, surprisingly it was not Dumbledore who stood there surprised and even shocked by the girls act. "The two of you had grudges in you school days. Keep them there a war is going on and some things are greater than you." Fuming she walked away leaving two men to decide to follow her or not.

"Hermione darling…" came a voice filled with false concern her aunt, "Thank god you're all right. What if something happened to you darling I could never face my self you are not hurt by those mean men are you?"

"Aunty please don't worry I'm fine actually I was not even hear…actually I was with Victor when it happened." She nodded at Krum and her aunt gave him a 'sweet' smile and shook his hand.

"Mr. Krum it's so wonderful to meet you thank you so much for keeping out Hermione safe." She said he smiled and took his hand of hers.

"It vos nothing ma'am after all Her-mio-ninny is a friend of mine." He told her holding back his laughter as Hermione rolled her eyes behind her back. To himself he thought what does this creep want.

"Mr. Krum please do come to our manor some time I'm sure my husband would want to meet you and personally thank you. After all Hermione is the apple of our eye." She have her nice on last squeeze and a kiss before going away, the minute she left the poor girl let out a breath. Before she could say a word Victor took her hand and started to pull her away.

"Ve have to finish out flying Her-mi…" he stated nodding a polite good by to everyone, "It was a pleasure to meet all of you. Good night." Wavering her free hand she walked away with him into the inn. Sirius made a face at the way she was pulled away when Ron looked practically red…Harry and Ginny though exchanged looks of worry.

Harry I don't like this woman. Ginny thought to her soul mate.

Nether am I…honey it looks like she would give Herms away for power. Harry replied even more worried looking back to how that woman acted.

Dear she seams bad and I mean really bad: did you see the way she clung to Krum? Ginny watched as Sirius and a few other members where clearing up the whole mess.

Also saw how false she sounded I'm talking to Sirius when I get the chance. That lady is bad news. Gin could you get Percy to see what he can dig up on her? Harry requested.

Chat with Krum was well…he seams to have a soft spot for you. Ginny observed flicking her wand and muttering a spell to clean some blood. Still darling this conversation is not over. She added as he started helping the order members.

Hermione's room:

Victor banged the door shut behind them and exhaled, "I thought that creep will never leave. How did you put up with her Herms?"

"I didn't Victor…they left me alone most of the time." She replied taking out two bottles of butter bear and handing one to Victor. "By the way Sirius saw my fleur-de-lis think he'll have a hunch to who I really am?"

"Herms…" Victor took a deep breath and sat down next to her as she took a swig of her drink. Holing his, half finished one quietly he placed his hand on hers, "That mark is common even with muggle history too so you don't have to worry. Not many wizards know about it's true meaning."

"Hmm still I'm worried you did not see his face I did…he was ripping his mind to remember what this was…" she desperately gulped down more of the drink.

"Well I don't know about what he was thinking but I know what will cheer you up." His smile grew a bit naughty. She looked at him confused as he placed both the bottles down. Out of nowhere, he started tickling her and making her burst out laughing lying back on the bed. He continued his tickling as he lay on her suddenly they were lost in each other's eyes.

Time stopped as he slowly lowered him self gently with out placing much pressure on her. Gently their lips met sending electricity between the two of them. Quickly he broke away leaving her eyes closed and breathing hard. Gently pushing him self down on her again kissed her with more passion and care. Her hands wrapped around his shoulders as his lay on her waist. Slowly he rubbed her lower lip with his tongue and she was about to open it when…

Sirius followed closely by Severus walked in making the teenagers move away immediately opened "Hermione" the door. Immediately the couple moved of and got up, Sirius muttered a hurried, "S-sorry well come back latter."

"It's all right I vos just leaving Mr. Black. Have a good day. Night Her-mio-ninny." He smiled and walked away hastily as the young girl blushed and got up.

"Umm papa…" she started hesitantly but he waved it of and asked her if she had lunch. "No papa…I fell asleep so I missed it sorry."

"Princess this is the eight time this summer are you sure your all right?" he asked as he felt for any temperature. "Your never this careless with your health normally….you sure you don't want me to take you to some healer? Just a general check up to make sure your sleep and appetite are normal." Sirius raised an eyebrow; Silvinius could be this affectionate he had no clue.

"Snape don't eat the poor girls ear of will you? Princess tells you what let me take you out for dinner tonight. Just the two of us I do need to get to know my godson's best friend any way." He smiled at her.

"Sure…formal or casual Sirius?" she asked still having her arm around Severus.

"Semi-formal, you won't mind would you Snape after all we are not in the best of terms." He added but the older man shook his head giving his daughter into the hands of his worst enemy. "Perfect. It's six-thirty now so I'll pick you up at seven? Have a long night out kind tonight if you're not too sleepy?"

"Sounds wonderful I do need some time out to clear my head." She answered as Severus left the room. "I still don't know why you are doing this though…"

"Lets just say I'm returning a hug favour…" with a wink he walked out the door. Smiling she closed the door and walked into the shower.

Down in the Pub Sirius was chattering with Kingsly and Tonks when Lupin brought up the subject of dinner. "What is it about you taking Hermione out for dinner tonight?"

"Hay she is my godson's best friend and I do owe her a favour for saving me. Besides I hardly have to know the girl and what better occasion than dinner?" he asked. When his best friend raised an eyebrow he simply shrugged, "You don't have to worry I'm not interested in her romantically. For god's sake look at the age difference and I'm sure won't fall for me. Hermione is smart enough for that."

"What is Hermione smart enough for?" asked Harry who came and sat down near his god-father.

"Not fall for him apparently, Sirius asked her to come and have a dinner with him." Bill teased and Sirius rolled his eyes, "Hay come on the girl is attractive and I've seen the look boys gave her the last few times she was in public."

"The operative word being boys and I am a grown up man…not some adolescent hormone filled teen." Sirius chastened him, "And who are these boys by the way I'm sure even Harry is interested in knowing…o and you too Ron." Sirius added as the boys nodded a bit over protective.

"Hay don't blame the boys for the way this girl is all right. She is very attractive and I've seen some of the Fred and George's summer part time workers actually hand around her like flies over cake. Even over heard a bloke ask her out but she turned him down saying she was busy." Bill filled them in but immediately regretted this by the looks on Harry and Ron's faces. "Boys relax Hermione can take care of her self she is smart enough for this!"

A voice asked from the stairs as she stepped down, "What is Hermione smart enough for Bill?" Sirius turned around to answer but his words stopped right in his throat at the sight of her.

She was dressed in a slightly below knee length yellow-sandal skirt where the ends were slightly wavy with some longish cut on the final layer. Over it was a matching sleeveless top and a see throw piece of cloth thrown over it covering her arms. A pair of gold earrings hanged from her ears gently matching the pattern of her chain. Her make up was based largely on a eye liner with her usual double shade make up and a light touch of glitter. Her lip-gloss was a light touch of peach…in other words absolutely an angel.

"You looking wonderful Ms. Sofymore." He said taking her hand and gently kissing it. She raised an eyebrow but played along with him.

"Thank you Mr. Black so what is the plan for tonight again?" she asked folding her hands across her chest. Just then suddenly a man bumped in to her half drunk, "Hay! Watch where you're going – you?"

Sirius and the other men looked confused. Hermione's face was slightly flushed but she simply turned to Sirius and asked if they could leave. He looked at the man suspiciously but nodded to the girl. "Y-yes let's go…dinner awaits us."

The walk was quiet for she did not question him. He did not touch her except when she was going in the wrong direction. "The car's this way…I thought you may want a quiet night out tonight." All he got in reply was her grateful smile as he opened the front door to the red fiesta. Once inside and he started the engine her hands started looking through his music collection. Westlife, Boyzone, Weird Sisters and a few more bands where there selecting a c.d she looked at Sirius holding it up. "Great band have you heard them?"

"Yes I have. Can I play this please? I love the songs in this one." He nodded and she started humming along with Quit Playing Games (Back street Boys…pretty old one) Sirius started singing along. The whole time Hermione simply looked out of the window. Her mind wandered to the real reason she loved this song…Derek. Her child hood sweet heart…the man who stole her heart, the dark geek hair and deep crystal eyes that mesmerised her for hours to and end.

"Hermione we have arrived." Sirius broke through her thoughts, she looked at the place he referred to and felt her self freeze.

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