My Heart Belongs To You…Again

Chapter Twenty: Visitors A Plenty

Harry had been gone three days and it was killing Hermione. She had gotten a message from him once he got there, saying he was safe and would be home in eight days. And, to Hermione's disappointment, he would be unable to contact her until he got back.

Hermione had laughed when she received it; it was sent straight to Harry's place instead of her own. She had been staying at his place since he left, staying all day and night. She went to sleep every night in his bed, engulfing herself with his pillow and dreaming that he was sleeping right next to her.

Since she had a day off of work, Hermione had no idea what to do. She and Harry usually scheduled their days off together. She slept in late and took the morning slow. She changed into her bathing suit, deciding to tan by the lake. She had just turned back over on her stomach when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She gasped and turned over, hoping to see Harry.

"Sorry…didn't mean to startle you." Jack smiled kindly at her. "I was just coming over when I looked over here and saw you." He looked all around, finally turning back to her. "Where's Harry at?"

"Scotland for work. He'll back later this week." She realized she wasn't smiling. She stood up and wrapped a towel around her waist. "What can I do for you?"

Jack chuckled. "Well as dumb as it may be I need a cup of sugar. I only have about a third of the amount I need." She smiled and motioned for him to follow her.

"Let's see what's at the house." They walked in silence up the hill until Jack cleared his throat. "So how long have you known Harry?"

Hermione smiled and shut her eyes. "Since we were eleven. We were best friends until we were about eighteen."

He put his hands in his pockets. "What happened?"

She sighed and lost her smiled. "He and I got into a big fight. We didn't talk for about three and half years. Then we met back up again a few months ago and picked it back up."

"That sucks that you guys lost so many years together. Bet it wasn't fun."

She nodded. "It was so hard. But it's great now. He's the best."

They finally reached the house, Dobby quickly opening the door as he saw them coming. "Hello Miss Hermione." He then turned to Jack, his smiling becoming less friendly. "What can Dobby do for Miss?"

Hermione smiled. "Do you have any sugar Jack could have?" Dobby nodded and they stepped inside. Dobby headed toward the kitchen while Hermione and Jack waited by the door. Jack looked all around.

"He's got a really nice place. It's so big; bet it cost a lot." Hermione laughed.

"Not like money's an issue for him anyway. His parents left him completely loaded, not to mention the money he makes now." Jack nodded.

"He's an Auror, isn't he?"

Hermione nodded and smiled. "The best." Jack chose to not comment and kept looking around. He turned back to her and cleared his throat.

"Uh…I wanted to apologize for how I acted by the lake that one day. I wasn't very polite to you and I'm sorry."

Hermione was taken back. After a moment she smiled. "It's ok. Don't mention it." They smiled and after too long Dobby came out with some sugar. Jack thanked Hermione and Dobby and said goodbye. Hermione was surprised by how he had acted; Harry hadn't seemed to like the guy too much, yet he seemed to be a gentlemen. She just shrugged it off, heading upstairs to shower.

There wasn't even a knock at the door; someone just rushed into the house, calling out Harry's name the whole time. Hermione hurried downstairs, sighing as she saw Dobby standing in front of Sarah. "Miss can not just barge into Mr. Harry's house like this! Miss is way out of line and needs to leave now!"

She threw her head back and laughed. "Shut it elf."

Hermione leaned against the base of the stairs. "Now, now what would 'baby' think of you if he knew you were talking to Dobby like that?" Sarah turned and glared at a smiling Hermione, who turned to Dobby. "It's ok Dobby I can handle this."

Dobby glared at Sarah again, bowing to Hermione. Hermione strode over and sat on a chair near Sarah, who was still fuming. "What can I do for you Sarah?"

"Where is he?"

Hermione couldn't hold her smile but kept her gaze. "He's in Scotland for work. What can I do for you?"

Sarah scoffed and walked over to her. "Look, you may think you have him wrapped around your little finger but you don't. So what are you for…the money or the fame?"

Hermione laughed. "Well, while both are nice to have, I personally prefer his good looks." Sarah got right in her face.

"He's mine. He will always be mine…get used to it."

Hermione laughed again and rolled her eyes. "You might want to check with Harry before you start talking about him 'being yours.' Just some advice."

Sarah just smiled at her. "You're just a little toy; one he'll get over with as soon as he knows that. Haven't you learned that by now?"

Hermione stood up and walked toward Sarah, who looked very worried. "Look bitch…you can hate my guts and I could care less. Hell you want to kick my ass, let's go." Sarah's eyes got bigger. "But I will not have you screw with Harry. If you can't appreciate the guy he is, stay the hell away from him before you hurt him."

Sarah tried to seem cocky but Hermione smiled, seeing the fear in her eyes. "Are you threatening me you cheap little whore?"

Hermione smiled bigger. "Yes I am. Learn it fast bitch. Now I will not ask you again…what the hell do you want?"

Sarah stepped back, throwing a piece of paper on the ground. "There's a big event at the local club he and I love together. I want him to go. Tell him to be there…and don't worry about coming yourself…" She dropped her voice. "…I'll take better care of him than you will."

She rushed out the front door as fast as she could. Hermione sighed and rubbed her eyes, bending down to pick up the paper. She didn't bother to read it, just set it on the table next to the door. She'd let Harry decide if he wanted to go or not.

Hermione rushed upstairs, throwing herself on Harry's bed, taking in his scent and wishing more than anything that he was home right then.

Author's Note: Do not panic, I repeat do not panic…Harry's coming back next chapter! I missed writing about him. Haha and I have a very fun idea…