Letters

Hermione's shock about the whole Lucius thing quieted down, and once again her life came back to normal, she had taken holidays, she had more than enough, never really going on vacation she had lots to spare. Snape did not question her about that night or about leaving Hogwarts, it wasn't a very easy time though, he was beginning to ask too much for her own liking. Today the day was passing by slowly, they'd usually go to a café or just for a walk, but today she had gotten her period, and she was not in the mood of walking around. It was after lunch when they were in the middle of a conversation when the letter arrived.

"Lucius must have been so crazy to actually appear in here."

"Yeah, the man has gone nuts." He agreed.

"Did you see his face, his teeth." She made a disgusted face, she then thought if he looked that bad, how did Draco look, she shivered at the thought, even though she hated him so much, she still had to admit he was hot, most of the girls she knew had a thing for him. Snape looked uneasy, he wanted to know what that night he saw her crying was really what he thought, maybe they had split up? Maybe he had a chance. She noticed his look and sighed.

"You have to know don't you, it's just going to drive you insane if I don't tell you."

"What did happen, did it involve, him?" she nodded.

"It was just an argument we had, no big." He nodded, that was good enough for him.

"But did he..." she finished.

"He didn't touch me ok? Just forget about it, please."

"O.k."

"So…what are you going to do after you don't have to baby-sit me anymore?" he raised an eyebrow to her, she smiled, was that all she thought he was doing, and was she already thinking how long it'd take till he was gone?

"I don't know…Maybe I'll stay. Don't you like uncle Sevy around?" he said sarcastically. She giggled.

"Seriously woman, why did you have to tell him I was your uncle?" he chuckled, she laughed.

"I didn't know what to say, he thought we were like…together." He watched her as she spoke, her eyes never lied to him, and he saw she was happy, but lonely at the same time.

"So…is that guy coming over?" he hoped with all his might she'd say no.

"No." it was a miracle, suddenly that dude was there every single day; he tried hiding his grin, but was unsuccessful.

"Why are you so happy?"

"Nothing." He got his expressionless face back together.

"Why do you never show anything?"

"Pardon me?"

"Why do you never show any emotions?" he didn't move not even a bit.

"I don't like people to know what I feel."

"I understand, kind of. I wish I could do that." He smirked; did she look up to him?

"What! I think it's really cool, I'd feel in control." He laughed at the silly woman in front of him, her eyes twinkled as she talked about it, she smiled at him.

Hermione watched the handsome man in front of her, she had never noticed how strong he was, and his hair didn't look greasy, not that much, he surveyed her as she looked at him curiously. Get over it Hermione, there is no way he'd ever look your way. But, then again, he is soo sexy, Oh! Shit! Shut up Hemione! You've got Jeff! Yeah, but he's been drinking way too much lately. Maybe I could seduce him. That's when she shook her head violently, did she just think that! She looked desperately around for an exit, fast, need air!

He looked at her funnily, what was she doing? His thoughts were interrupted when an owl came flying through the window, Hermione turned her head to see the little creature, it was Ron's owl, and her stomach did a little flip. She went over to the owl and took the letter, opening it she read it:

Hermione,

I know we have not talked in so long, being quite frank with you, I never knew why you ran away, buy hey, that was the past. I unfortunately am the one who has to tell you that Harry died, he was in a fight with a group of Slitherins, and apparently he was drunk. I know about your situation, and how you are stuck with Snape, now I'm seriously sorry for that, no one deserves such punishment. I just wanted to let you know I got a job at the Ministry, great huh? How are you doing over there, Albus doesn't talk much about you, no one does. Anyways, lets get together to talk, please send me an owl answering.

Yours truly

Ron

She read it over and over again, he didn't know why she left! She couldn't believe he was talking to her after all those years as though nothing had happened, she was completely furious, she threw the letter on the table, what the fuck was wrong with him? Harry was dead, she didn't feel as bad as she thought she should, but she didn't care. And how dare he say those things about Snape! She didn't realize she had thought that, but she knew, she really enjoyed his presence now days. She walked back to where she was sitting and sat down. He looked at her confused, was she just going to pretend that letter hadn't arrived, and what was the letter about, she didn't look very happy.

"Who's?"

"Ron."

"What did he want?"

"Oh, you know, wanted to know how I was doing, after three years he finally realized I wasn't dead, and to inform me that Harry was in a fight, drunk, dead. And he told me how sorry he was for me, cause you leave with me for now, and…that he wanted to freaking meet me."

"Do you hate having me around?" he didn't really listen to the rest, just the part that said his name, now that got his attention.

"No." he wasn't expecting that answer, he smiled, she smiled back. The day passed without any major events. A week passed and Hermione went back to work.