That evening Hermione , Ron and Harry went to The Leaky Cauldron to meet Shayne.

" Oh I cant wait " squeeled Hermione. " Finally I can talk with someone who is intelectually on my level." She looked at Harry and Ron and blushed. " Apart from you two of course " she added.

" It's okay Hermione " said Ron sounding slightly annoyed. " We know compared to you , we are dumb."

" No " cried Hermione. " I didn't mean that...I meant..."

Harry laughed and so did Ron. " It's alright " laughed Harry. " We understand. Its people who will get top marks in their NEWTS."

Hermione sighed. " Do I come across that way Harry?"

" Of course not " lied Harry and he walked into The Leaky Cauldron behind her.

" Shayne " cried Hermione and she sat down at the table. He stood up to greet her , wearing a set of deep green robes with silver lining.

" He looks like a slytherin " muttered Ron. Harry nodded and they both sat down.

" You know Harry and Ron of course " said Hermione.

Shayne pondered on the thought and shook his head.

" They were with me in the store that day."

" Ah no wonder " said Shayne. " How could I have noticted them , when I couldn't take my eyes of you."

Ron clenched his fists. " Thats so unfair " he hissed at Harry. " How can I come up with those lines. I havent finished school yet."

Hermione giggled. " You flatter me Shayne."

He smiled and took her hand. Ron's eyes twitched and his brow furrowed.

" Can I get you a drink Hermione?"

" Ah...yes please...a butter beer would be fine thanks."

" And you Gentlemen " said Shayne. Can I interest you in anything?"

Ron snorted with laughter. " Gentlemen. No thanks. We can sort ourselves out."

" Suit yourself " said Shayne. " I'll be right back Hermione."

Hermione smiled faintly and then turned to Ron her face lit with anger. " That was really rude Ron. You should have accepted it as a polite gesture. He was trying to be friendly."

" No " said Ron. " He was trying to win you over."

Harry rolled his eyes and stood up. " I'll get the drinks. Thirsty Ron."

" Yeah you bet. A fire whiskey for me Harry." He saw the glare from Hermione. " Oh alright then. A butter beer will be fine."

Harry nodded and walked up to the bar beside Shayne.

" So I pulled out my wand , casted a simple incantation and tada the guy was trapped. Two weeks later , I receive a medal for bravery from Scrigemour himself."

Tom the Barman laughed. " Vey good Shayne my lad. Your Father would have been very proud."

Shayne turned pale and smiled faintly. " Yeah " he said. " Right."

" They didn't find the body did they my lad?"

" No Tom they didn't " replied Shayne. " My Uncle..."

" Yes I heard you were working part time in the book store with him. Still working hard I see."

Shayne laughed and picked up the two glasses. " I like to keep busy."

Harry walked over and ordered two glasses of butter beer.

" Ah Potter " said Tom. " Long time no see. Last time I saw you was with Hagrid. Now that I mention that , I havent seen him here at all this summer. Bit odd for a man who likes his drink."

Harry shook his head. " I havent seen him either Sir." He pulled three sickles from his pocket.

" I'll get that Harry " said Shayne.

" No it's fine " said Harry. " Here Tom. I have it exactly."

" No please let me " asked Shayne. " Its the least I can do."

" What do you mean? " asked Harry. " We havent done anything for you."

" Well " said Shayne. " It cant be easy on your friend to let me see Hermione like this. I get the feeling he's a bit jealous."

Harry didn't know what to say. " Yeah well ...she is his girlfriend...you can expect..."

Shayne smiled. " She's an amazing girl this Hermione is. Your friend is very lucky Harry. Very lucky indeed."

Harry nodded and noticed Shaynes eyes gazing at Hermione. He hated to admitt it , but Shayne really respected Hermione in every way a man should. Ron would have to grow up a little bit , or else Hermione would be driven away very soon.

Hey Guys. Im planning to continue the story after the Ginny/Jon part so thanks a million for the reviews and hopefully, I will get more ideas.