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Chap. 9- Surprises
Hermione rushed to the door not knowing why she was so anxious to open it. 'You want to see him that's why' her head told her. She didn't fight with her head this time instead she smiled sweetly and opened the door. As she saw him her breathe was caught in her throat as he was more gorgeous then last night. He was dressed in simple black slacks with a light blue dress shirt with vertical navy strips finished with a navy colored pull over sweater that showed off his body well. 'He has good taste in clothes' she told herself. She was too lost in his simple outfit that she didn't realize she was staring until he spoke up.
"You're staring again Dr. Granger." Harry said as he saw her blush at his words. He had to admit though that he was also staring but at her. He looks good in the morning he made a mental note to himself. "Was it me or was Luna a bit too happy when she left?" Harry asked.
"Oh, her…she just lost her mind, no need to worry. It happens at least 3 times a week." Hermione replied making them both laugh. "So, Luna said you wanted to talk to me?"
"Oh yeah…right. Um, did you want me to take you to work?" Harry asked shyly.
"Oh, how kind of you, but I have a feeling that's not the real question you want to ask. Right, Harry?" Hermione said smiling at his shyness.
"Uh, umm I-I wanted to…um" Harry stumble through his word not really knowing how to ask his question.
"Come on Harry. Spit it out." Hermione said beckoning for him to let it out.
"Iwanttoaskyoutoaccompanymeatginnysrehearsaldinnertonight." Harry said in one long breath.
"What?" Hermione said looking a bit confuse. "Harry I didn't get anything of that. Something about me tonight." Hermione told him.
"Sorry. I want to ask you if you would accompany me to Ginny's rehearsal dinner tonight." Harry asked again this time slowly.
"Wa-uh wow Harry, but I don't even know Ginny and I don't want to seem like an intruder." Hermione said a bit shock at his request.
"No, no, no. The Weasley are fine people. You'll love them. Plus you'll be with me, as my uh as…" Harry started but didn't know how to finish it.
"Your date?" Hermione finished for him.
"If you want it to seem that way then yes as my date." Harry said smiling at the thought of Hermione as his date.
"I don't know…" Hermione started to say as she saw Harry's smile switch into a slight frown, "Oh, of course I will. What time then?" Hermione said happily as she saw Harry almost jumping for joy.
"Really?" Harry asked to make sure and was given a nod by Hermione. "Ok, I'll pick you up at 7" Harry told her.
"Alright then." Hermione said smiling widely. "But, right now I think we better get to work." Hermione said pointing at the time. It was 8:04 and she had to open the office at 8:30. Harry seem to blush a bit for holding her for a long time.
"Right, ok we better get going." Harry said as she moved aside to let Hermione out. Hermione then closed the door and locked it and the both were off to work.
(Arriving at Hermione's Office)
Harry is walking Hermione to her office, talking about simple things such as what they both like to do and what they don't. The morning talk was peaceful and joyous much different then the morning when you finally knew who he was. Blushing at the memory, Hermione gave a small smile.
"What are you smiling about?" Harry asked smiling himself.
"Then what are you smiling about?" Hermione threw the question back at him.
"You." Harry simply replied seeing her blushing at his answer. "So how about you?"
"You, and the day I found out who you are. Do you remember?" Hermione asked him.
"Ah, yes. I remember it like it was yesterday. Did you remember the look on Jake's face when you snapped at him?" Harry asked laughing at the thought.
"Oh, don't remind me. I felt terrible after." Hermione said making a sad face.
"You sacred the poor child for life." Harry chuckled out.
"Oh, don't say that. I wasn't that mean to him" Hermione said as she stopped and turned around.
"Yes, you were." Harry said as he too stopped. Then he realized they have made it to her office. "Well we are here now. I'll let you get to work. Don't scare the children to much." Harry said as he saw her playfully glared at him.
"Thanks for taking me to work and walking me here." Hermione told him before as she lean over and gave him a kiss on the cheek that made both adult blushed. "Bye Harry." Hermione said as she turn around to open the door.
"Oh wait…would you like to have lunch with me?" Harry asked before she went in.
"I would love to." Hermione said smiling at him.
"Ok, I'll come by around one. Is that alright with you?" Harry continues to ask.
"That'll be perfect. Anything else Harry?" Hermione asked not really wanting to leave but know that she has to.
"No, um no that's…wait, one more thing…" with that Harry walked up to her and place a small kiss on her cheek. "Ok, I'm done now." Harry said with a smile and turn and leave. Hermione smiled and went into her office.
Harry is now walking back to the café looking extremely joyous. He thought to himself that nothing could have brought down his mood today but he didn't know he was in for a shocking surprise. Harry was now two feet from his café as he saw Ron rushing out of it looking quite nervous and scared.
"Ron, RON!" Harry yelled trying to get his attention.
"Oh, huh? Hello Harry." Ron replied.
'What's up with you? You look like you've just seen a ghost." Harry commented as Ron expression did seem like so.
"Oh, nothing, I'm not feeling to well that's all. I'll catch you later." Ron replied nervously and rushed off. Harry picked this up as odd because Ron never acts like this, ever. However, Harry just brushed it off and moves on with his day, can't wait until lunch time. Harry is now in the comfort of his café and was ordering up a cup of coffee with Jake. Harry was enjoying his day so far while sipping his coffee and thinking of Hermione. Things can't get any better, but it could get worst.
"Hello Harry." A voice spoke up behind him. Harry suddenly tensed up and dropped his cup of coffee, his smile fading. That voice, one he knew perfectly well. 'Why now?' he asked himself. He slowly turned around to come face to face with the one person he madly fell in love with years ago.
"Grace?" Harry said but came out as a question. It was her, and he couldn't believe his eyes. She has changed. A lot. She was now thinner and her hair was now brown instead of blonde. She wasn't the kept together, proper looking women he loved anymore. She looks like some wannabe model type. Harry was still frowning. He couldn't bring himself to give her a smile, not now.
"You don't seem very happy to see me." Grace finally spoke up.
"What's there to be happy about?" Harry replied coolly
"Ouch, is that how you would talk to a former girlfriend?" Grace said looking hurt.
"Sadly, yes" Harry replied not at all moved by her hurt expression.
"Are you still mad at me for leaving?" she asked.
"Why would I? You threw 6 years away just like that. Of course I'm not mad. I was hurt Grace. I was planning to start a family with you, but you just left like we never happened. Now you come back as though ever thing is better again. It's not, so if you kindly leave I would really appreciate it." Harry said showing her the door.
"Harry…please, can we just sit down for a minute and talk? There are things I need to tell you. Truths you need to know." Grace said lowering her head. Harry thought that it wouldn't hurt to hear her explanation on things, so he offers her to sit down.
"So, what is that you want to tell me?" Harry asked as they both sat down. Grace seems to feel a bit uncomfortable but made the best of it.
"Harry, remember the reason I told you before we end things." She asked.
"You said that there was more of an opportunity for you over there and correction, you end things." Harry replied flatly.
"Right, but that wasn't the real reason." Grace said and she saw Harry looked confuse. "I made regretful decisions Harry, one I wasn't very proud of. I didn't mean to hurt you Harry, really I didn't."
"But why did you?" Harry said still confuse. "And what was it that you've done?" He finished
"Something horrible Harry, something I can't forgive myself for." Grace said but couldn't bring herself to saying the real truth. She thought to herself this wasn't a good idea after all.
Meanwhile Harry was more confuse then ever. He didn't know what to think of this. What was Grace on about? He try to comprehend all of this and come up with a conclusion but wasn't able to at that point. And then things clicked in his brain and he turned angry. He knew now. He knew why she left and why she couldn't forgive herself. He knew it perfectly well.
"Who?"
"What?" Grace asked confused.
"Who was it? Just tell me." Harry asked again. Grace finally understood what he was asking and took a deep breath before answering.
"It was Ron." Harry's head snapped up so fast she was scared he broke his neck. She saw the tears forming in his eyes.
"Leave. Just go." Harry said as he put his head in his hands as he couldn't hold his tears anymore.
"Harry…" Grace said placing a hand on his shoulders but he quickly pulled away.
"JUST LEAVE DAMIT!" Harry shouted as people looked at him. Grace took her purse and stood up.
"I'm sorry…" she said before walking out.
Harry then rushed to his office and locked himself inside. He felt confused, betrayal, hurt, angry and alone. Now he knew why Ron was so nervous this morning. He should have seen this coming. How them two were close before, but he trusted his best friend. He guessed he was wrong. He needed someone, someone who would understand him, so he took his cell out and text the one person he wanted to talk to. Hermione.
'Please meet me at Jily's for lunch.' Was what he sent.
(Hermione that morning)
Hermione's morning was going perfectly. Her morning greeting by Harry had made it more then welcoming. She couldn't stop smiling about their little conversations and kisses on cheeks. She's starting to like him but not sure if she should start up a relationship just yet. With a slight sigh she thought of the dinner thingy he asked her to. She surprise why the offer but glad he asked. It was to be their first date. Maybe it wasn't a real date but to her it is. Work today treated her well also. It was just simple colds or bumps and bruises. Nothing major. She was in her office when Luna came by.
"How's my favorite doctor?" Luna asked happily.
"I know you're not talking to me. Are you sure you're in the right office. I think you're looking for Dr. McCarth." Hermione replied trying to keep a serious face.
"Oh, I saw him already. I was talking to you Ms. I'm over joy today." Luna replied with a wink.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Hermione said converting her eyes to her papers.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about. So, what did Mr. Gorgeous Potter tell you today?" Luna asked talking a seat.
"That's for me to know and for you to never find out!" Hermione told her.
"Aw, come on. You're no fun. We're girls; we talk about these things with each other." Luna said, "I won't tell anyone you had sex with him." Luna said smiling wickedly. Hermione jaw dropped with her eyes wide by Luna's statement.
"What? I need NOT sleep with him" Hermione almost shouted.
"Right…he just slept over in your bed with you in it. No, you didn't sleep with him at all. Uh huh." Luna said as she saw Hermione turning scarlet. "Aha, so what did he say?" she asked again. Hermione shake her head in amusement but answer anyways.
"He asked me to accompany him to a friend's rehearsal dinner tonight."
"Woe, nice one Potter…" Luna said to her self as Hermione laughed, "So, what are you going to wear?"
"I don't know. I didn't think about it yet." Hermione said shrugging.
"Oh no Hermione, we need to talk you shopping…" Luna said as she stood up.
"I can't, I have work and I have lunch planned with Harry." Hermione told her.
"Oh, well then, I guess you can go to Harry, while I go pick you out something." Luna said as she happily picked up her purse and waved good bye to Hermione. Hermione return her gesture and smile at her best friend goofiness. Then at the time she heard her phone beeped. She checked it and she has received a text message, from Harry. This made her smile and she replied with a…
'Can't wait…'
(Lunch at Jily's)
Hermione happily walked into Jily's, not knowing why she was so excited. 'You like him…' her head told her. She was now searching around to see if there was any sign of Harry and when she didn't see him she decided to ask Jake, the waiter.
"Jake? Do you know where Harry is?" she questioned the young looking waiter who on more then one occasion, she has frightened.
"He might be in his office. You can check if you like, it's that way." Jake responds, pointing to the other direction.
"Thanks" Hermione said kindly as she walked towards the direction he gave.
Hermione came to a door, which read Harry Potter on it in nice little bold letters. She didn't know if she should knock of just surprise him. She decided that knocking would be the better thing to do. She knocked softly three times yet there was no answer. She tried again and there was still no answer. She came to the conclusion that he wasn't there. She had turned to walk back out when a voice came from behind the doors.
"Hermione?" it was Harry's, but he didn't sound like Harry. Not the Harry she usually sees and speaks to.
"Yeah…" Hermione replied and she heard him replying, asking her to come in. She slowly turns the knob realizing it wasn't lock, and walked through the door. She look to the huge desk place in the middle but to find the chair there empty.
"Harry…" she said softly as though she should be whispering.
"Over here." Harry said as Hermione turn to the side to see Harry sitting on a black couch with a glass of some type of alcohol in his hand. He didn't look too happy. It was quite the opposite. It looked like if the world was ending and there was no one left in this world. Hermione saw him looked up at her and gave her a small smile; however Hermione knew he didn't mean it because the sparks in his eyes were gone. She is beginning to worry and something in her chest started to feel his pain even though she doesn't know for what reasons. She walked over, placed her purse on the coffee table and sat beside him.
"What's wrong Harry?" she asked gently so he wouldn't be scared to share.
"Everything seems to be wrong Hermione…" Harry replied a bit surprise that he could tell Hermione such a straight answer. Harry is one of those people who doesn't like to show or talk about his emotions, bad ones to be correct. He has no trouble expressing his love and adoration for another but he can never talk about his hurt or angry emotions.
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked as she placed a hand on his shoulders and felt him tense but then relax to her touch.
"Someone you thought you knew so well and suppose to be your best mate turns out to be the one that tore your life apart, but does it in secret." Harry said laughing after he finish. Hermione didn't know what to say because she didn't know the full story of the situation. However, she felt sorry for Harry. She couldn't stand seeing him like this so she decided to take charge this time and help him. She grabbed his glass and placed it on the table and turned him to face her. He looked completely confuse at her actions but didn't question her. She pulled him in for a hug that he can't refuse. He was surprise but held on to her nevertheless and began to cry. He didn't want to because he didn't want to seen as a wimp but he didn't care right now and it seems that Hermione didn't mind as well.
Hermione heard him cry and tears started to form in her eyes as well. She rubbed his back as he let it all out just like she did before and she felt his hold on her. She didn't mind it at all and she felt warm in his arm and glad she was able to lend a shoulder for him like he did for her. He didn't sob as long as she did but it was a good whole ten minutes. She felt him starting to let her go and pull back so she let go as well.
"Thanks" he whispered and Hermione smiled at him and she got a smile in return.
"Is it ok if you tell me what happen?" Hermione asked nervously as though not sure if she should or not, since it was his business. To her relief he nodded and began to tell her all about what happen starting with the moment Grace and he broke up. Hermione knew exactly how he felt because she went through something similar to his situation but without the best friend part.
"Does Ron know you know?" Hermione asked as she holds on to his hand which she took midway through their conversation.
"No. I don't plan on letting him know." Harry said as he circles his thumb around the skin of her hand.
"You're too generous Harry. You should at least get an explanation from him." Hermione said as she looked at him worryingly.
"If he wanted to explain he would have a year ago." Harry said giving her a small smile. "Plus, it's really not worth getting all heart broken over, like you said." He finished. Hermione gave him a smile and the two sat in silence just looking into each other's eyes. Hermione could see he was healing now that she sees the sparks back in his eyes.
"Thanks Hermione, for being here." Harry broke the silence, and continues before she could say anything. "I just want you to know how much it means to me to be able to share my feelings and emotions with you. I've never been able to talk to anyone or more like I refuse to talk about my feelings on these matters, but somehow I'm able to open up to you and share with you my deepest fear and show you the so not manly side of me." He said and she smiled, "and I know this must be sudden, but I want to ask if you want to do me the honors of being my girlfriend?" Harry finished with an uncertain expression. Hermione was speechless by his words since no one has every said something like that to her. It made her feel special and wanted and tears form in her eyes.
"Yes of course…" she let out and heard Harry let out a breath probably of relief. She smiled at him and he returned it and pulled her into a loving hug.
"Thank you…" Harry mutter as he pulled back and saw her tears rolling down. He wiped away her tears of joy and kissed her on the cheeks making both of them blush slightly. "Ok, are you ready for that lunch?" Harry asked.
"Oh, yeah, totally forgot about it." Hermione said as they both stood up, but before they left Hermione turned to face Harry and tipped toed up to plant a soft kiss on his lips that lingered longer then expected. Harry started to pull her into him when he felt her pulling away and deepen the kiss. She gave a small moan as she slid her hands up around his neck. Both pulled apart sometime later for lack of oxygen and grin widely at each other.
"Shall we go eat now?" Hermione asked looking at him still wrapped in his arms.
"Ummm, I think I'm full now." Harry said grinning at her. She playfully hit him in the chest and he laugh at her attempt to break free. When Hermione finally got herself loose from his grip she turned around to leave. Harry step beside her and took her hand and the both of them walked to lunch hand in hand.
"Oh, wait Harry…are we still going to the dinner then?" Hermione asked not sure if Harry still wanted to go after what he found out today.
"You bet I am, and I'm still taking you with me." Harry replied smiling brightly as though nothing ever happen. Hermione was happy to see him like this so she hooked her arms in his and the newly couple walked out of Jily's smiling happily together.
(Shopping with Luna)
Luna is present at the His and Her Warehouse for the rich and fabulous, a clothing store that has the best outfits for both men and women or the age 18-30. One can say that if you were spotted wearing something here you can call yourself 'high class'. Luna Lovegood, well you can expect that she only shop here. Luna was a manager for a multi million dollars company and makes big bucks so she demands the best. Luna might be class as one of those high classes, top of the food chain type person but like Hermione she acts if she didn't have any money. Well, now she's here at the famous shop picking something out. Something not for her.
"No, nah, nope…can't, too ugly, what the hell is this? Nope, won't work…no!" Luna said throughout the whole time she was looking through the long rack of dresses trying to find the right one for Hermione. Nothing seems to be Hermione's taste. It was too shiny, too dull or too much exposing.
"AHA!" Luna shouted a bit too loud as she found the perfect dress, one she swore Hermione will love and Harry will die just by looking at it. She was grinning to herself before a man came up behind her and tapped her. "What the-"
"Sorry to frighten you." The man said looking nervous.
"Oh, it's you. How are you Neville?" Luna said as she reaches out to shake his hand.
"I'm fine, and how are you?" Neville asked as he shakes her hand.
"I'm delightful, thanks for asking. So you shop here?" Luna asked as they both start up a conversation.
"Sometimes, for suit on occasions and I'm looking for one so I can go to a friend's rehearsal dinner." He replied.
"Oh, you're going as well?" Luna asked smiling.
"Are, are you going as well?" Neville asked stuttering a bit.
"Oh, no, no Hermione is. Do you remember her?" Neville gave her a nod, "Yeah, she's going as Harry's date." Luna finishes smiling dreamingly.
"Is that so? Well I'm happy to hear she's doing ok now." Neville said, "Uh, is that dress for her?" Neville asked.
"Uh, yes, yes. Don't you think it's dashing?" Luna asked as she observe the dress she picked out, feeling proud of herself.
"Gorgeous," Neville said smiling and added, "just like you…" softly so she couldn't hear him. Unfortunately, she did.
"Excuse me? What did you say?" Luna said, blushing a bit.
"Uh, um I said it was gorgeous." Neville replied.
"No, after that. You, you said…just like me." Luna said quietly as she turn away blushing even more. Neville was blushing as well as he couldn't get himself out of this one so he decided to tell her.
"Well, you are." Neville said sweetly.
"Do, do you mean it?" Luna asked as she turned around.
"Ms. Lovegood? I'm a man of his words. I, do in fact think you are gorgeous like that dress even more so." Neville said with a straight face but couldn't help blushing like mad. Luna couldn't stop smiling because no one has out right told her she was gorgeous before and she has been with many.
"Thank-you" Luna finally uttered out.
"No need because it is nothing but the truth." Neville said as he feels some confident building up. "Ms. Lovegood?"
"Call me Luna, please." She told him.
"Alright, Luna? Would you be so kind to accompany me to this rehearsal dinner tonight?" Neville asked shaking with fear of rejections. He saw the look on the expression on Luna's face and didn't know how to react, she seem shock by the question.
"I'll, I'll be glad to…" Luna replied smiling widely.
"Great, I'll come by to pick you up at 7? Is that ok with you?" Neville asked and she replied with a nod still with a wide smile on her face. "Do you want me to wait for you to pick out your dress so I can be a gentleman and take you home. That way I will know where to pick you up later." He finished.
"That'll be great. Thank you." Luna replied as she put Hermione's dress down.
"No, thank you!" Neville said as he went with her to help pick out a dress and then they both went over to the men's section to find a matching suit, both having the best day of their lives.
(Getting Ready)
"Hermione!" Luna shouted as she entered the flat hand load with two huge bags.
"Up here, Luna" Hermione shouted. Luna took off her shoes and walked up to Hermione's room which was slightly open so she pushed it and let herself in.
"What are you doing?" Luna asked as she saw Hermione in front of the mirror wearing a plain black dress that covers all her good bits.
"Luna! Don't you ever hear of knocking?" Hermione asked as she was scared by Luna's sudden presence.
"Do I ever?" Lana replied smiling amusingly.
"Well when you put it that way…" Hermione said as the two lovely ladies shared a good time.
"What are you wearing Hermione? I know you have better things then that." Luna commented.
"Oh, yeah thanks a lot Luna. In fact I do, but it's just dinner nothing to dress up for." Hermione told her.
"Come on, a first date with Harry, the guy who tries so hard to be your boyfriend, you should at least try." Luna replied still not knowing that Harry was in fact her boyfriend now. Hermione was giggling now. "And why may I ask, are you giggling about?"
"Oh, nothing, so what did you get? Oh, His and Her Warehouse?" Hermione asked surprise as the brand on the bags.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Here I got you a new dress. Wear this one." Luna said pulling out a little black dress that had a slant cut on the bottom and two diamonds slits on the backside. It looks expensive but very beautiful.
"Wow, that, that looks beautiful, but I can't wear it, it's too expensive." Hermione replied eyeing the dress.
"Says the woman who is to become a millionaire." Luna replied as Hermione roll her eyes. "Come on, just try it on." Luna said as she placed it in Hermione's hands. Hermione had no choice but go put it on. Two minutes later Hermione walks out of the bathroom dress in the new knee length smooth black strapped dress. She felt slightly naked.
"Hermione!" Luna said suddenly when she saw Hermione.
"What? Do I look really bad? I told you I shouldn't be wearing it. It's just not me." Hermione went on as she waved her hands all over the place.
"Hermione?" Luna said loudly and Hermione looked at her questioningly, "Shut up." She finished as Hermione stopped her complaining. Luna motioned for her to turn around and face the mirror. Hermione did as she was told and when she came face to face with herself she gasped unexpectedly.
"Is, is that really me?" Hermione asked as she scanned herself up and down. At this time Luna had walked over right by Hermione and folded her arms.
"And you were saying doctor?" Luna said teasingly. Hermione didn't reply; she was too busy checking herself out. "Wait, one more thing," Luna then reached up and loosens Hermione's hair from the bun it was in. Her hair dropped, showing off her perfect brown curls which caress her face magnificently. "Ah better…" Luna finish feeling rather please with herself.
Hermione was happier then she was all day. She couldn't wait to go on this so call first date with Harry and show off her new dress. It was now 6:15 which gives her 45 minutes before Harry picks her up.
"I'm going to go do touch up…" Hermione then turned to leave for the bathroom still smiling. Sometime after, Hermione return to her room and found Luna in a lovely light strapless pink dress that came down to an inch below her knees. Hermione was confused to why Luna was so dressed up so she decided to let her curiosity take over.
"Why are you so dressed up?" Hermione asked walking over to Luna.
"Well, you're not the only one who gets to go out, now are you?" Luna replied still facing the mirror making sure she was looking perfect.
"No, I guess not. Who is it today, and where?" Hermione continue to ask.
"You make it seem like I have some one new every day…" Luna shot back laughing a bit.
"Technically, you do." Hermione said smirking at her.
"Well, I'm going to the same place you're going but with Neville Longbottom. Do you remember him? He's the guy who told us about Sean." Luna said smiling happily.
"Oh, is that so? How did he ask you?" Hermione asked curious at this new encounter. Luna sat Hermione down on the bed and told her the whole story on how she ran into Neville to how he asked her to the rehearsal dinner.
"So that's how I end up buying two dresses." Luna finishes never once losing her smile. Hermione felt happy for her because she has never seen Luna this happy about a guy before. Hermione just hopes that this could be the beginning of a new relationship, not just for Luna but for her as well. It was now 6:55, meaning that they had five minutes to put on their heels and get proper before the boys came. Both Hermione and Luna rushed down the few steps of Hermione's loft as they heard the door bell.
"They're early!" They ladies shouted together as it was hard to get to the door and putting your heels on at the same time. Hermione finally was able to get to the door and unlock it. She calmed herself and fixed her appearance before opening the door to two stunning looking men.
"Hello Harry, Neville." Hermione greeted the boys politely.
"Hello beautiful." Harry replied and Neville nodded in response. "Hermione, you look gorgeous…" Harry told her as she led him inside, Neville following behind. Hermione was blushing bright red at Harry's compliment. Everyone was waiting for Luna to be done, however Luna was no where in site.
"Luna?" Hermione questioned, swearing that Luna was here a minute ago. Hermione looked around to see where she could be. It's not like Luna to be late. "LUNA!" Hermione shouted.
"I'm here, I'm here…" Luna said as she appears from behind a side wall.
"Why were you behind…?" Hermione started to ask but knew the answer when she saw Luna blush at the site of Neville. "Oh, I see…" Hermione finished with a bright smile.
"We need to get going…wouldn't want to be late to a Weasley's party." Harry spoke up as he walked over and took Hermione's hand and led her towards the door. Hermione happily took his hand and walked with him and then they were both out the door leaving a blushing Luna and a nervous Neville.
"Uh, you look really beautiful tonight." Neville said shyly.
"Thank you, you look handsome yourself" Luna replied looking at him and they both blush some more. Neville was wearing a black suit with a light pink inner button down shirt which compliments Luna's dress perfectly.
"I guess we should get going also." Neville said offering his arm which Luna delightedly took.
"I guess we should…" and they were both out the door and off to a dinner together.
(Dinner)
Harry and Hermione had arrived at the Ginny's house located far east of London. Ginny has accustom herself to leaving the muggle way. Ginny's a known designer and Draco is well he's Draco. He's rich enough to care for a family of 24 people for crying out loud. Draco has changed right before the war ended because he was so deeply in love with Ginny. In Harry's mind they were going to have a good life together because they have gone through so much just to be together and he was happy that they were getting married soon, but before he could think any further…
"Harry!" a girl screamed and hugged Harry tightly, which made Hermione stomach squint of jealousy. "Oh, I'm so glad you made it, there's someone I want to you meet. Come on…" the girl said as she started to pull him away. Hermione was not so happy by how this girl was acting with Harry. Even though they're only together for a short time but she couldn't help it, she really like Harry.
"Ginny…" Harry said and Hermione gasp suddenly which made Harry looked at her worryingly. "Are you ok?" Harry asked Hermione and she nodded. He then turn back to Ginny, "There's also someone I want you to meet Ginny. Ginny this is Hermione Granger, Hermione this is Ginny Weasley, the bride to be." Harry introduces the two ladies. The two then shook hands smiling happily.
"So, you're Ginny…I'm sure a congratulation is in order." Hermione said as she smiled sweetly at her. Ginny however was smiling but she was thinking to why Hermione was here. Surely she's not Harry's date?
"Are you a friend of Harry's…I've never-" Ginny started saying but Harry cut her off.
"Hermione's my girlfriend Ginny, not a friend." Harry told Ginny as he wrapped his arm around Hermione's waist. Ginny who stood there with a shock expression excused herself for a moment.
"She doesn't seem to please to see me…" Hermione said sadly.
"No, don't think that. She's glad you're here. Now come on, let's go, I'll introduce you to some other people." Harry assures her and led her to many more Weasley. After meeting so many people Hermione found these people rather interesting and very genuine. Hermione went off a bit to get a drink while Harry talked to his old buds.
"Are you sure you don't want me to get it?" Harry offered her, but she assured him that she was fine. He then kissed her briefly before letting her go causing the other guys to howl and whistle.
Hermione walk over to the long table with lots of food and drinks. She reached to get a glass of champagne when she bumped into another lady.
"Oh, I'm so sorry." Hermione apologize.
"It's ok, really don't worry about it." The lady replied. "Hi, I'm Grace, what's your name?" the lady introduces herself. Grace? Grace? Why does this name sound so familiar to Hermione? And then it hit her it was Grace. The Grace that broke Harry's heart, the Grace that cheated on Harry with his best mate, the Grace that came back to rip out Harry's heart again. That Grace, Hermione told herself.
"I'm Hermione, Hermione Granger" she replied to Grace who was smiling so innocently.
"Oh, you're that famous doctor form Italy!" Grace said to Hermione's annoyance. She couldn't believe she knew who Hermione was. "So who are you here with?" Grace asked. Now Hermione had to think of something fast knowing that she can't say she's here with Harry.
"Uh, Neville." Hermione said not knowing really who else to say.
"Oh really? Neville Longbottom? Wow, he does have good taste." Grace said which got Hermione a bit mad.
"Pardon me?" Hermione asked annoyed.
"Aren't you with Neville? You know like an item?" Grace asked sounding a bit too girly for Hermione's liking.
"No, we're-" Hermione started to say but was cut off.
"They're just friends…" Harry said coming up behind Hermione. Harry had been taking glances towards Hermione just making sure she's alright when he saw her bump into Grace and he knew he had to come over before Grace said something.
"Harry…" Grace said surprised. "You know Hermione?" she asked.
"Yes, in fact she's my girlfriend." Harry said smiling as he wrapped his arms around Hermione, who was glad he was there beside her. The looks on Grace's face made Hermione want to smirk but she reframed from doing so.
"Your-your girlfriend?" Grace questioned a bit shock. Harry merely nodded.
"If you excuse us, we have a few other people to meet." Harry said as he pulled Hermione with him into the other direction, leaving an angry and surprised woman.
"Wow, that was awkward." Hermione told Harry quietly.
"Tell me about it…" Harry said exaggerating his statement. The new couple walked away wrapped around each other talking and laughing sweetly with one other.
Meanwhile over where Grace was still standing, Ginny had walked up to her.
"Surprised you didn't he?" Ginny asked a very quiet Grace.
"They're not going to stay together for long. You can count on that!" Grace replied angrily as her hand was fold into a tight fist.
"What are you going to do…break them up?" Ginny asked a bit scared of Grace's expression.
"You bet I am. I came back for Harry, and I'm going to get him at all cost!" Grace said, "And you're going to help me Ginny." Grace finished, looking at Ginny.
"I am?" Ginny responded, but changed her mind when she saw Grace's begging look, "Right, I am. What are best friends for, right?"
"Thanks Ginny!" Grace replied happily and gave Ginny a hug. "Hermione Granger, you'll be sorry that you ever went near my man…" Grace said softly making sure no one heard her. With that the two ladies went on to go seat themselves at the dinner table oblivious to who was close to listen in on their little scheme. Luna Lovegood.
"What a bitch…" Luna said as she walked away with some new information, Harry and Hermione might want to know.