AN: Sorry for anyone who read the first post of this ch. I was in a hurry on the way to an appreciation dinner. (our bosses took everyone to dinner, a sort of last hurrah for our acting troupe.) this version should be much better.I want to thank the two gracious souls who sent me a review: RonluvHermione and Tori. (I agree whole heartedly Tori...MCR rocks!) reviews are nice...even if they're not nice, know what I mean? Thanks for letting me know someone besides Pinky and myself are reading this.Oh, by the way, if anyone wants to be a beta reader for me, just e-mail me (or let me know in the review box and i'll e-mail you) if you want the job...it's open I'm waiting just for you, my sweet! (whoever you are) I also have two more stories i'm about to start posting, and i'll need a beta for those too, so feel free to contact me if you'd like to do it.

"So, are you glad that 'bloody ball' as you put it is over?" Draco asked Hermione as they appeared at her front door. She shrugged. "Well, it was a bit more fun than I expected, but it made me realize how much I miss London. England in general, actually." She sighed.
"Draco...would it be terrible of me to ask for a spot of time off? I know we haven't been here long, and well honestly, who ever heard of me skiving off work, but..." Draco smiled and issued a throaty laugh.
"That's quite enough, Hermione. The only person allowed to tease you about your work habits is me. Let's see here, hmmm. You've headed up reaserch on five new potions that are two years ahead of schedule, you've single handedly orginized the international magical cooperation department of the ministry in order for st. mungo's new york to open it's doors, and you've done it all in about four months. I say that deserves at least two weeks off." He stroked his chin as if the decision took careful thought. Hermione squealed and hugged him tightly around the neck. He leaned into her and put his lips to her neck. his caress was feather soft, and Hermione shivered.
"Just hurry back, alright? I know you miss Potter and Ron and Ginny...but I'll miss you here. You know how much I care about you in every aspect, Hermione." Hermione did know. During the final battle, Draco had jumped in front of her and took a nearly deadly curse straight in the chest from a man named Crabbe, one of his fathers associates, and Draco's childhood friend's father. Hermione let go of Draco and stepped back.
"I won't be long. I can't seem to live without a purpose, so by the end of two whole weeks i'll probably be so stir-crazy i'll be begging to come back to work." Draco leaned in and kissed her lightly. Surprised, Hermione touched her mouth. Draco disappeared with a loud pop.

Hermione lugged her suitcase down diagon alley until she came up to the Leaky Cauldron. She met Tom the barkeep and he gave her the key to the room she she booked for the next two weeks. She put her things away, then headed back downstairs. She sent a note with a scops owl to Harry's place, letting him know she was there, and then a slightly larger owl carried a note for Ron. (She wasn't sure if he was at the burrow, or at his flat)
"I think now is the perfect time to go to Florean's for a magically magnificent hot fudge rasberry and licorice sundae." Hermione smiled to her self as she strolled down the alley, just reveling in the wizards rushing about, bartering and purchasing their daily supplies. She reached the ice cream shop and had just sat down with her sundae when Hedwig came swooping towards her . Hermione untied the note fron her leg and poured a little water into an empty dish for her.
"I haven't seen you in a while, girl." She murmured as she opened the note. it read:
Hermione-
Look behind you.
love,
Harry

Puzzled, Hermione turned in her seat, and saw Harry standing right behind her. She let out a shriek that made several people stop in their tracks and stare at her curiously. Harry gave a great booming laugh and picked her up out of her chair to hug her . Hermione could only splutter "How in the world did you know where I was?" Harry grinned at her.

"I figured you'd try to stay at the leaky couldron, so I popped by the night of the ball, and told Tom to floo me when you arrived." Hermione smiled, then blinked in aconfused manner.
"What do you mean try? I'm already staying there!" Harry shook his head slowly.
"No you're not.Your bags are arleady at my place. I want to drag you all over. No idea if we even have enough time. How many days did you take off, love?"

"Two weeks. That's half a month, Harry that should be plenty of time to do whatever you want to do." Harry took her hand as they walked through the street.
"There's a new bakery off of diagon alley, it makes these wonderful scones that stay warm for as long as they're on a plate!" Harry laughed as he led them there.
"Really, Harry, I thought you liked cooking." Hermione said as he opened the door for her. Harry made a face as they neared the display counter.
"I like cooking some things, but pastries really don't turn out for me. I can't get the hang of baking at all. Don't worry though,I will cook for you tonight." Hermione smiled at the witch behind the counter, but the wheels were turning furiously in her head.
' If I didn't know better, I'd think this sounded like a date. It can't be.' She let go of Harry's hand and leaned down, pretending to look at the jams and jellies on display.
'Draco kissed me not 24 hours ago, and now i'm walking hand in hand with Harry. I know Draco likes me, but Harry? Maybe he just misses me a lot. yeah, that's all.' she spoke up to the sales witch "I would like some of this strawberry tart. It looks delicious. How much is it?" She bought a tart, had it wrapped up, and paid. Harry bought a package of the magically warm scones and they were on their way. Harry gave Hermione his elbow.
"You don't know where my house is...well, you know, but no one can apparrate directly inside except me, so i'll take you side-along"
"Harry, we have bags with us...what about them?" Harry grinned sheepishly.
'Hand them to me." He scrunched up his nose, much like an old friend named Tonks used to do when they were kids to change her appearance, and a second later the items had vanished. Hermione gasped.
"I knew you could do wandless magic but...in the words of Ron, Bloody Hell Harry!" She gripped his arm and they were whisked away to 12 grimmald Place.