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Hermione's eyes snapped open, her forehead covered with beads of sweat. 'What did I just dream. I must be going insane.' She thought.

Hermione glanced over at her MagiClock and it read 6 a.m. Her clock is not supposed to ring until an hour later. She closed her eyes and tried to go to sleep, only to be abruptly woken up by reoccurring images from her nightmare. Hermione groaned and tossed her blankets aside to take a shower.

After the shower, Hermione stepped out to the aroma of delicious food. In the kitchen she saw plates full of eggs, sausage, pancakes, and toast. Hermione smiled and thought. 'Gwen really outdid herself this time.'

"Gwen do you need any hel-" Said Hermione, stopping in her tracks.

There standing in front of her was Draco, cooking breakfast. He looked up and smirked. "Granger, nice to see you're finally up."

Hermione continued to stare, so Draco spoke again. "I know that you are attracted to me, along with all the many other women. However I don't appreciate you admiring me, so take a picture, Granger. It will last longer."

"Why you little arrogant, twit!" Hermione exclaimed, looking around for a potential weapon.

Draco noticed her staring at the detergent, and interrupted her train of thought. "Granger, I was only joking. You really need to get a sense of humor."

Hermione scowled at Draco, and there was a blazing fire in her eyes. Draco was a bit scared and started edging to the other side of the room, when Gwen bounded in. "Hi everybody. Good morning!"

Hermione's anger started to die down. 'There's no need for Gwen to get involved in this.' She shakes her head. "Hey Gwen. Sleep well?"

"Yup, thanks to you. I really hate sleeping on the floor," Gwen said, smiling.

Draco placed two plates full of steaming food on the table. "If you two ladies don't mind, breakfast is served."

Gwen giggled and Hermione rolled her eyes, in exasperation. Gwen sat down and took the first bite. "Mmm, this is delicious."

Hermione eyed the food a bit skeptically, but took a bite of the omelet. She chewed it slowly savoring the taste. Draco's cooking was better then she ever expected it to be. She looked up and saw him watching her, with his ever-present smirk.

"How do you like it Hermione?" Draco said, enunciating her name slowly.

Hermione winced. 'Does my thoughts show on my face that much? I can't let anyone, let alone Malfoy that I like his cooking.' She answered stiffly. "It's ok. At least I can tolerate it."

Gwen laughed. "What are you talking about Mione? This omelet is great, I think it's one of the best things I have ever eaten."

"Don't worry about it Gwen. I understand that Hermione is a bit immature and can't get over our petty grudge, years back," Said Draco, flashing Gwen his award winning smile.

Hermione glared at Draco. "Petty?! You teased me about my heritage, my intellect, my friends, and my beliefs, for the seven years we went to Hogwarts. Do you truly believe that I can get over something like that in a split second. Let me tell you somethi-"

Gwen clearing her throat cut Hermione off and gave her a scolding look. Hermione blushed in response. "Sorry Gwen, I got a bit carried away."

"Don't say sorry to me, tell Draco over here that," Said Gwen.

Hermione sighed and began reluctantly. "I am s-" Hermione stopped only to be nudged by Gwen in her ribs. "Ow! Ok, sorry Draco. I guess I could get over our grudge."

Gwen clapped her hands together. "Good, now that that's all settled. I'll be going. See you later Mione and I hope to see you soon too Draco."

Gwen apparated out of the flat with a soft pop, and Hermione sat back down. She was about to put a piece of the omelet into her mouth, when Draco took the fork and plate away from her.

Hermione stood up enraged. "What happened to getting over our old grudge?"

Draco frowned. "Yes, about that. I have gotten over our old grudge, but ever since you insulted me. I have found a new reason not to like you. I have to get some paperwork in order, so be a dear and do the dishes, Hermione."

Before she was cut off by Draco's exit, Hermione managed to say. "Don't call me-" After she saw him leave she said the last word. "Hermione."

Hermione picked an interesting book to read and curled up on the couch. Almost as soon as Hermione was immersed in the content of the novel, an owl flew in and dropped a letter in her lap. She fished a sickle from her pocket and put it into the owl's bag and sent it off. She opened up the folded parchment. It read:

Hermione

It's me Ginny. I wanted to know if you want to meet me at the park today. It's nothing special, only girl talk. You know to catch up. I understand if you don't feel like it or have other plans. If you do want to come, owl me and I'll wait for you at 10. Hope to see you soon.

Ginny

Hermione hastily wrote a response to Ginny that she would love to talk to her in the park. She sent the note with her owl, Butterscotch. Then, she leisurely turned around to look at her wall clock.

Hermione jumped out of the couch. "What? It's already 9:56. I'm not going to make it in time."

She raced up the stairs and rushed to her closet. She chose a pair of denim jeans and a green tee shirt, then she put a blue robe over it. She stuck out her wand and apparated to the park.

Once Hermione reached the park, she surveyed her surrounding. She was starting to lose hope of finding her, when she spotted a certain redhead waving to her. Hermione walked over to the bench and sat down.

"Mione, I'm so glad you came. You have no idea how much I've missed you in America," Said Ginny, giving her a hug.

"I missed you too." Hermione turned to the girl next to Ginny. "We've met before right. You're name is Erin, if I'm not mistaken."

Erin nodded. "Yep, that's my name, and yours is Hermione. Nice to see you again."

"Why didn't you owl me?" Said Ginny.

"About what?" Said Hermione thoroughly confused.

"I had to find out from Harry about who's living with you."

Hermione blushed, she suddenly remembered the dream that she had the night before. "I uh, forgot."

Ginny eyed Hermione suspiciously. "You're hiding something from me again. What is it? you know you can tell me."

Hermione blushed even further. "I had a dream and well, let's just say that Draco and me were in my bed and he was-"

"Yes, what is it? You can't leave us hanging like this," Said Erin.

Hermione gulped, the image of the dream keep repeating in her mind. "He um, how should I put this? He was holding me, then..."

By the end of this Ginny's eyes were wide with excitement. "Really now? Come on go into detail." Ginny laughed.

"Hey!" Hermione shouted in indignation. "I thought you weren't going to make fun of me."

Ginny replied. "I'm not, it's just really unexpected. Ginny continued in a voice, quite like Professor Trelawney. "I feel a new crush coming on."

Erin punched Ginny lightly on her arm. "Ginny, don't make fun of Hermione so much."

Hermione smiled at Erin. "Thanks, and she's right. I don't have a thing for Draco, he could never take Harry's place in my he-" She put her clasped her hand over her mouth.

Erin and Ginny both stared at Hermione. Ginny started. "Harry is it? I've always suspected that you liked him, but wasn't sure."

"It's not how I said it," Hermione said, trying to cover up her blunder.

"Mione, you've never been good at lying. Besides, I heard what you said loud and clear. Also don't worry, I don't like Harry like that anymore," Said Ginny.

Hermione peered up at Ginny, her eyes bright. "Really? Maybe Gwen was right. I might have a chance with Harry."

"Of course you do Hermione. Don't worry we'll help you in any way we can," Said Ginny.

Erin also nodded in agreement. "Of course, we will. I may not know you that well, but from what I've heard you're a great person, Hermione."

"Thanks guys," Hermione managed to say.

Ginny turned to face Erin. "That reminds me. What are you going to do about George? I know you two like each other."

Hermione was startled. "I thought you two were already going out. When I met you two last time."

"Actually a few days ago, George asked if I would be his girlfriend," Erin said, eyes cast down.

"That's great. I knew that the day would finally come!" Said Ginny absolutely ecstatic.

"Gin, aren't you going to tell Hermione here about your problem. That's why you wanted to talk to her in the first place," Commented Erin, the blush slowly creeping away.

"Oh, yeah. I almost forgot." Ginny smacked her head. "Hermione do you know if there's anywhere for me to stay. The house is getting too crowded and Erin said she's already living with a roommate."

Hermione shook her head. "Sorry Ginny, my house only has two bedrooms. I use one and the ferret uses the other one." Unexpectedly Hermione brightened. "I just remembered. My friend, Gwen mentioned that she wanted to find a new roommate. As long as you're willing to pay half the rent you can stay at her place."

"Thanks Hermione. You're a life saver," Said Ginny, grinning from ear to ear.

Hermione said beaming. "I'll owl her when I get home."

While the three women were talking of many different topics, two men at the The Black Cat were laughing and chatting away.

"Harry, I told you Granger would let me back. You really need to know her better," Said Draco laughing.

"Whatever, you're not bothering her too much are you?" Said Harry, his eyes filled with concern.

Draco's eyes danced with amusement. "Really now, do you not know me too? I don't hold a grudge on her anymore. The only reason I tease her is because it's so fun,"

"You really shouldn't do that. Why don't you try and make a truce?"

Draco grinned. "And ruin all the entertainment?"

Harry stared at Draco wearily. "Sometimes I wonder why I stay friends with you."

"I can answer that, it's because I am the great Draco Malfoy," Draco managed to say with a straight face, but then he doubled up in laughter.

"Anyway, off the topic of Hermione. Why did you want to see me?" Asked Harry.

Draco said in a businesslike manner. "I was offered a job at the Ministry and I was thinking of taking it."

Harry was shocked. "Why? You love owning your own company and moreover it's successful."

"I think I need a change of scenery and it's not like I'm going to sell the Malfoy Corporation. I'm not going to oversee it as much, the vice president will decide most of the things. Then I'll look over it and say that it's ok," Said Draco, matter of factly.

"Alright, if that's what you want. What job were you offered?" Harry asked.

Draco gave Harry a mysterious smile. "You'll see."

After a few more minutes of light talk, Harry looked at his watch. "Sorry, I have to go. The head of my department said that he's going to introduce my new partner."

Harry walked out of the restaurant and was about to apparate, when someone bumped into him. He helped her up and asked, "Are you alright?"

The woman was a very attractive brunette and she was brushing off the dust on her clothes. "Yes, I'm fine-" She looked up and continued with a smile. "Harry."

He stared at her baffled. "Should I know you?"

"We've met before." She said briskly before adding in a flirting manner. "But even if you don't remember. I'll make me known to you, just you wait."

With that she apparated to an unknown place, while Harry stayed standing fixed to the spot. 'That was, interesting. I wonder who she was. Oh shoot, I forgot I have a meeting with Percy.' With that thought Harry disappeared with a faint pop.

Once Harry was in the Ministry he ran to one of the glass elevators to the meeting room. A chime signaled that the elevator reached its destination, and the door slid open. Harry sprinted to the second door on his left and entered.

Inside he met with a very disgruntled Percy. "You're two minutes late Harry."

"It's ok, Mr. Weasley. We didn't wait that long," Said a voice that was vaguely familiar.

Then Harry remembered where he had heard the voice. 'No, it couldn't be.' He looked over at the person who just spoke 'That's the same person I just bumped into a few minutes ago.

"You should be thankful that Miss Brown is so forgiving." Percy said sternly. He then turned to Lavender and softened his tone. "You are really too kind for your own good."

"Thank you Mr. Weasley," Lavender said.

Percy's voice was now again serious. "Now, Harry. This will be you're new partner, Detective Brown."

Lavender stuck out her hand. "Nice to meet you again and so soon."

"Yes, I agree. I think this will be a most interesting partnership," Said Harry shaking her hand.

A/N: Yay! Now the story is getting interesting. As always read and review! Until next time.