"You have a crush on Granger" Oliver teased.

"That is just silly Oliver" Percy said put the newspaper down and glared at him, "I do not"

The two friends had met for breakfast to discuss business. Percy mentioned his idea for Hermione's store. Oliver somehow assumed Percy had thing for Hermione.

"Oh well that's good" Oliver replied. "Because she is taken"

Percy looked up from his breakfast, "What?"

"She has a boyfriend," Oliver explained. "Some kid from Hogwarts- the Irish one"

"Seamus" Percy answered, "Seamus Finnegan"

"Right" Oliver replied, "him"

Percy had no idea why but the idea of Hermione with Seamus made him sick. "That guy isn't good enough for her"

"Why?" Oliver asked.

"Not smart enough" Percy told him. "Hermione needs an intelligent man like…"

"Like you?" Oliver teased. Percy threw a piece of bacon. Oliver just laughed.

"Will you do the autograph signing or not?" Percy asked. "I need to let St. Mungo's and Hermione know"

"Sure why not?" Oliver said. "I better go Percy-get me the details of this thing later ok?"

Percy nodded. He picked up a quill and wrote a letter to St. Mungo's. The signing would actually be to raise money for the new Children's ward. It was a good cause- he knew Hermione would like that. When he finished that letter he also wrote one to Hermione.

Percy finished breakfast and left the restaurant. He had a slow day so he decided to go and see Ginny at her job. She had a desk job at Gringotts-wizarding customer service. Some wizards couldn't deal with the goblins, so wizards and witches were hired to help out. Ginny hated the job and wanted to quit. But didn't want to look for another job so she was stuck-at least for a while.

"Percy" Ginny greeted him. 'What a nice surprise"

Percy hugged his sister, "Yeah-my day is slow and I wanted to see you."

"Ok-well my day is slow to so have a seat" Ginny replied.

Percy sat down across from Ginny's desk. He saw her desk had many pictures on it-mostly her and Harry but some with Ron and Hermione." So how is Harry?"

"He is good" Ginny said. "He and Ron had some argument about the story. Apparently Ron is made at both Harry and Hermione. I think Ron is so childish sometimes"

Percy shrugged, "He has his moments" Percy answered. He wanted to ask her something but couldn't really find the words. "So how is Hermione?"

Ginny looked confused, "Didn't you talk to her yesterday?"

Percy nodded, "Yeah, but we mostly talked business"

"Oh" Ginny replied. "She is good. I think living with two boys has made her crazy but whatever"

"Is she seeing anyone?" Percy asked.

"Yeah she and Seamus…"Ginny trailed off and grinned at Percy, "Why?"

"No reason" Percy answered.

"Do you want to ask her out?" Ginny continued.

"No" Percy replied. "I was just wondering."

Ginny didn't reply but didn't look convinced, "Ok-well yeah-she and Seamus have been together for a while"

"Oh ok" Percy said and cleared his throat, 'So-I hear you are getting married". His plan to change the subject worked because Ginny lit up and started gushing.about her engagement to Harry.

Percy headed home after his day with Ginny. He was worn out just from all the wedding talk. He went inside and threw himself into a chair.

"Hello" Penelope said from the kitchen, "Is that you Perce?"

"Bloody hell" Percy hissed. He stood up and went towards the kitchen, "Yes-who else would it be?"

"I was just wondering" Penelope said. She met him at the doorway and kissed him. Percy pulled away quickly.

Penny and Percy had been a couple on and off since Hogwarts. Lately it was more on than off-at least as far as Penny was concerned. Percy really felt like it was more bothersome than anything-he had been trying to end the relationship for weeks. It bothered him that penny came into his house when he wasn't there. Didn't he deserve any time for himself?

"What's wrong?" Penny asked.

"Nothing" Percy said running his hands threw his hair. "Penny- sit down. We need to talk"

"Oh no" Penny replied. She sat down but eyed him warily.

"Look" Percy started. "I think we need reassess the relationship. We have been together for a long time and I love you. I really do love you but I feel we have outgrown one another. Maybe we should start seeing other people"

Penny teared up, "Percy, please?" she begged, "Don't do this. Whoever the other woman is-she isn't worth it"

Percy sighed, "There is no other woman Penny-I just think it's time we move on. That's all"

Penny sniffled, "No Percy-I know you. There is another woman. I know it."

Percy just shook his head, "Think whatever you want but it is over Penny. I am sorry"

Penny gathered her things and headed for the door. "I hope it works out for you Percy-but I think you will see we are meant to be," she told him before leaving.

Percy sat back in the chair and sighed, it wasn't going to work and he knew that. It still wasn't fair to ask Penelope to wait until his love for Hermione waned away.