It was the next day and Hermione was having a meeting with the muggle Prime Minister to discuss the murders and how they were representing things. What they had discussed was that it was on the muggle news and in the newspapers stating that there was a murderer on the loose to take care of themselves, not to travel on their own, unless necessary, and not to go out at night. Also that if they hear anything to get in touch and they would be kept updated if and when more is known. Hermione informed him that it seemed aimed at her and her friends so it could be over but there are other friends that they could use and gave him pictures so they were aware of what the murderer might be looking for so they hopefully have a slight advantage.

They had ended the meeting with Hermione reassuring that this is being investigated and will be dealt with swiftly. The Prime Minister had invited Hermione to stay longer and have some lunch but she had insisted she was only there purely just for business and really must be heading back. They said their goodbyes and Hermione set off back to the office, but she didn't want to. She just wanted to hide somewhere and cry. But, she knew she couldn't. She had to be strong for the whole wizarding world. She was so thankful that she had support as she didnt want to imagine dealing with this all on her own. Yes it has already been done when they were kids so this shouldn't be a problem for her. Things are different now though. She's older now but there is more pressure as there are more people she can let down if things go wrong. It's too much pressure for one person to deal eith and she's not sure she can. She'd been pacing for a while now in her office, that she hadn't noticed Ron standing at the door.

"Are you alright Hermione?" Ron had asked.

Hermione tried to reply that she was fine but she broke down. "I can't do this Ron." She managed to choke out between sobs. "There are too many people on me, I can't let them down."

"And you won't Hermione, you've got this ... we've got this. We're all here to help and support you through this whatever it takes. You're the smartest witch of our age Hermione Weasley. There's nothing you can't do." Ron had replied as he hugged his wife to comfort her. "Now, when you've had some time to calm down, we'll go get some lunch and take your mind off of things for a while."

"Always thinking of your stomach Ronald." but she manged to laugh about it.

"Of course woman, so let's go."

So Hermione went to wash her face, fix her hair and the pair set off. Ron had spoke to Harry, Ginny and Luna about meeting them at The Three Broomsticks. Initially, it was just to find out how things had went with the Prime Minister but he's definitely glad he done it though as she definitely needs it. However, he's also worried about her reaction as she doesn't know what's happening and doesn't want her feeling overwhelmed. He guessed though that he'd just need to wait and see. So they made their way to The Three Broomsticks and walked in to see Harry, Ginny and Luna were already there so they walked over to a table next to them and sat down.

"Hey guys! What are you three doing here?" Hermione asked.

Just out for a mate date." Ginny replied. "What about you two?"

Ron glad that they never said anything, replied. "Just taking this one out for some lunch, give her a break from work for a while." Ron felt Hermione squeeze his hand as if to thank him for not saying anything, so he squeezed back to let her know everything was fine.

"While we're here, how'd you get on earlier?" Harry wondered.

"Absolutely fine." Hermione answered. "Just need to put an end to whatever's happening. They'll keep us informed and we do the same."

"Sounds like the meeting went well then," Luna chipped in.

"Think it's time to head back to work though. Make sure you let the others know and we keep each other up to date with any new information, big or small."

They all agreed and left to go back to work, well Hermione and Luna went back to work ... Hermione to inform the newspaper and Luna to prepare the story for The Quibbler. Harry, Ginny and Ron went to speak to Molly Weasley. They didn't want to worry her but she had to find out eventually and they'd rather she heard from them than the news ... so off they went.