Hermione was trying to be social and mingle as polite hostess should but everyone who knew her could tell she was distracted.
Hermione shook her head to clear and mentally chastised herself for being so silly. She refocused her attention choosing to forget the comings and goings of Marcus Flint and re commit to her conversation with Seamus Finnegan, "It is a little difficult to compare the progress of the magical world and the muggle world, the advances made are so very different" Hermione as saying and she trailed off. For a moment she stood there staring dumbly at the door.
Marcus Flint was standing in the doorway; he was wearing a black suit and shoes with a silver tie. His dark hair was swept back in very non-comitial way and his eyes were shinning. Hermione trailed off slowly and began to wander in his direction slowly, leaving Seamus staring in disbelief and calling after her.
Marcus smirked when he saw her and slowly started to approach her with a predatory look that gave her Goosebumps. They met in the middle of the room and stood at arms length.
"I am glad you could make" Hermione said fighting to keep her voice level.
"I am glad you wanted me here" Marcus replied, "Sorry about leaving, I don't do morning after."
"That's ok" Hermione assured him. For a moment the two stood in awkward silence. Finally Marcus cleared his throat.
"Do you have plans for the weekend?" he asked.
Hermione shrugged, "Not really, I will probably bring some work home"
Marcus chuckled, "Boy Granger you sure live up to your stereo type"
"What does that mean?" Hermione asked.
"Never mind" Marcus replied. "I am going away this weekend and I was wondering if you would like to join me?"
Hermione thought about it for a moment and considered his offer. It would be nice to get away, it would be nice to get to know him but she felt that was too much to quick. No, better to play hard to get on this one, Hermione told herself.
"I don't think so," Hermione told him, "I do appreciate the offer"
"I will pick you up around lunch time" Marcus went on as if had not heard her. He stopped looked to be thinking for a moment.
"I am not going" Hermione told him emphasizing her words.
"Your right" Marcus interrupted her, "I think we should leave earlier in the day. I will drop by before breakfast"
Hermione stared at him as if he were crazy. "I am not going" Hermione repeated a little louder.
"I will see you then" Marcus called over his shoulder as he walked away. Hermioen growled in frustration.
"I am leaving now" Harry whispered to Hermione. She noticed Pansy was waiting for him by the door. Hermione smiled at him and gave him a knowing wink.
"You can thank me later" Hermione told him. Harry nodded and headed out the door with Pansy on his arm.
"I am not going" Hermione said aloud to herself, "I am not going"