"Harry, do you know how many girls would cower at my feet just to hook them up with you?" Hermione said. Harry almost chocked on his butterbeer. Ron almost dropped his glass. "You have no idea just how insane some of them are! I kept on telling them that you're on a steady relationship with Crisselda." Hermione drank her butterbeer. "I WAS on a steady relationship." Harry said with tearful eyes. Harry met a muggle-born witch at Auror training. They dated for eight of months, until one day; they decided to move in with each other. They had a picture perfect relationship of two years. "What happened?" Hermione asked. "Well, I found her one day on a dress shop." Harry started. Ron gave him a quizzical look. "We were supposed to meet there after three hours but after an hour of doing nothing, I decided to check on her." Harry continued. This time, it was Hermione who gave him a look which says, get-on-with-it-already. "Harry, get to the damn point!" Ron blurted out. "Bottom line, I saw her in a fitting room making out with someone else." Harry sighed. Hermione covered her mouth in shock. She could not believe that someone could do this to Harry. It was heartbreaking for him. "How could she do it? I swear, if I ever see her, I'll cut her air support!" Hermione said, loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear. Harry chuckled on the look on Hermione's face. "Blimey, last time I saw her that angry is when she had a go with Cho Chang!!!" Ron said. Hermione covered her face in utter embarrassment. "Shut up Ron!" Hermione whispered for her red haired best friend to spare her. They continued eating and talked about Hermione's new job as Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts and Ron's appointment as staring keeper for the Chudley Cannons. Harry is now Head of the Law Enforcement Department which turned out to be a boring desk job. "Honestly, I'd give anything in the world to have Malfoy's job. At least he gets to see some action; I'm stuck with the paperwork!" Harry said. Harry and Malfoy have been working together as Aurors. Harry, having his notorious reputation was literally pushed by his predecessor, Nymphadora Tonks on the job. Malfoy, on the other hand, is a squad leader of the Aurors.

After having lunch together, they took a walk in Hogsmeade remembering their Hogwarts days. "Let's visit Ginny!" Hermione lead her friends into the Hogsmeade branch of Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes which Ginny is running. "Hi Ginny!" Hermione greeted another of her best friend with a warm hug. "Hello Gin!" Harry hugged the youngest Weasley. Then, it was Ron's turn to give her sister a tight hug. "How's the new Mrs. Longbottom doing?" Hermione asked. Ginny and Neville had a big wedding two months ago. The Honeymoon took one month and the couple has just moved into their lovely home. "Oh, I am having such a blast. Neville is the sweetest guy ever. He makes me feel beautiful every waking hour." Ginny said as if she was day dreaming. "I'm really happy for you!" Hermione said. "You should do it soon Hermione! It's really wonderful!" Ginny said. Hermione paled after hearing it while Ron laughed at the thought of Hermione being a lovesick girl. "Are you even dating someone? When was the last time you ever went out with someone?" Harry asked jokingly. "Funny Harry, but I'd like to keep my love life to myself." Hermione said. Ginny gave Harry a don't-piss-her-off look. "Fine, Ginny I'm so happy for you and It's nice seeing you." Hermione said as she walks out of the store followed closely by Harry and Ron who waved to Ginny. "Hermione, you can be unfair sometimes." Harry said. Hermione turned to her green-eyed best friend. "Why is that?" Hermione crossed her arms as if she's trying to say bring-it-on. "You know everything about my love life but you haven't given me any clue about yours! I doubt that even Ron knows who you're dating." Harry said. He is completely right. "If you really want to know, I haven't seen anybody since Hogwarts, never been asked out on a date. I'm an ugly prude who only cares about her books! Everyone is right about me all along!" Hermione walked away from her two best friends crying and completely embarrassed. Harry is having a hard time to register what Hermione just said. "Let her cool down." Ron said.

That night, Harry is still thinking about what Hermione confessed in Hogsmeade. "What does she mean with that? She dated the most popular Quidditch Player at 14 years of age and she was spectacular at the Yule Ball. Who wouldn't want to date her?" Harry asked himself to sleep. The next day, he woke up early and had a nice breakfast at the Weasley's and apparated to work where a tall, blonde guy is waiting at his office. "Potter! Whatever happened to setting a good example? You're 5 minutes late!" Malfoy said with his usual smirk. Harry placed his things on his table. "Do you really think that I could set a good one?" Harry said. An intern handed him his schedule and some letters. "What do you want?" Harry said as he went through his letters. "Nothing, you haven't given me any work for almost a week! I'm getting really bored!" Malfoy said. Harry chuckled. "Join the club, mate!" Harry said. He opened a letter addressed to him from Seamus Finnegan. "What do you know, Lavender Brown and Seamus Finnegan is getting married!" Harry said. Malfoy snagged the letter from him. "Oh no, they'll procreate more baby Gryffs! The horror!" Malfoy slumped on the chair across Harry's desk. Harry glared at the Slytherin. "Funny, but it's considerably better than Pansy Parkinson marrying Goyle!" Malfoy's face gave all the signs of nausea. "I'm seeing really Bad images!" Harry said. After several minutes, there was a brief silence. It was rare for them to have moments of brief silence, and Malfoy knew that something's bothering Potter. "Potter, are you still upset about Samantha, Vanessa, whatever her name is?" Malfoy asked. Harry shook his head. "No, I'm completely over her." Harry said. Malfoy can tell if Harry is telling the truth and he knew Harry really is over the cheating witch. "What are you thinking of? It's like you're about to go on another mission or something!" Malfoy said. Harry gave Malfoy a can-I-trust-you glance. "What do you think about Hermione?" Malfoy's jaw dropped. Who in the right mind would ask him about Hermione Granger? "What are you on?" Harry glared at Malfoy and right then; Malfoy knew that Harry is serious. "Well, I've always thought of Granger as a know-it-all. She can be really bossy and a bit domineering. She never loses answers to my remarks which made her more irritating. She was an ugly duckling; I bet that even you didn't recognize her at the Yule Ball at first glance." Harry remembered it so well. He was too busy staring at Cho Chang, when suddenly an unknown, very beautiful girl wearing blue robes entered. He had no idea that it was Hermione but thankfully, he didn't have to say it to her face. "Potter, Would you believe me if I tell you that she hasn't dated since Hogwarts?" Harry asked. This time Malfoy smirked at Harry. "Tell me Potter, if you were in any guys' position. Let's say you fancy Granger, you liked her for years but you can't do something about it. You know why? because he always has two guys walking side by side with her, hugging her, embracing her with open arms in newspapers and even in Hogsmeade weekends. What would you feel?" Harry paused for a moment to answer his question. "I guess we send some bad signals to blokes." Harry chuckled but also felt bad for Hermione.

Malfoy went out of Harry's office with a triumphant smile. He noticed that the other aurors are staring at him. They've never seen Malfoy smile like that before. "I'm going out." Malfoy told his assistant and stepped immediately at the fireplace going to the Weasley's. Fred and George welcomed him with a very shocked expression. Malfoy never came to their house alone. He always comes with Harry or Ron. "Hey, I need your help." Malfoy smirked. As much as they hate that smirk, the twins smell mischief all around the blonde guy. Meanwhile, at the office, Harry recieved a copy of the Daily Prophet with an attached note from Hermione.

Harry,

Read! Honestly, they never give up on putting us together...Bloody gits!

Hermione

P.S

I'm sorry for leaving without even saying goodbye; I was really pissed with you!

POTTER IS STILL CRAZY FOR THE BOOKWORM

An Article by Rita Skeeter

Yesterday, in Hogsmeade, the staff of The Daily Prophet has bared witness to a post-lover's spat between the-boy-turned-man-who-lived and the present transfigurations professor at Hogwarts. "It seems that Mr. Potter is really curious as to who the young Ms. is dating!" a passer-by said. Our field reporter, Mr. Collin Creevey, was lucky enough to have a muggle recording device at that moment.

"Hermione, you can be unfair sometimes." Mr. Potter was the first to initiate the conversation. Apparently, Ms. Granger is notorious for her temper. "Why is that?" Ms. Granger spat back. You know everything about my love life but you haven't given me any clue about yours! I doubt that even Ron knows who you're dating." It appears like Ms. Granger was hiding his love life from Mr. Potter but what you'll be reading next is shocking information. "If you really want to know, I haven't seen anybody since Hogwarts, never been asked out on a date. I'm an ugly prude who only cares about her books! Everyone is right about me all along!" At this point, we felt really bad for Ms. Granger. Apparently, we had a very big role in her love life or rather lack of one. We might have intimidated some potential suitors because of her rather exciting relationship with Harry Potter but it is really evident that our savior still has the same feelings that he had since their Hogwarts days. We're keeping our fingers crossed for these two to finally patch things up.

Harry sighed after reading the article and called his assistant to come in. "Harry, you hurt her." Luna said. Luna Lovegood, now Luna Weasley hasn't really changed a bit. Except for being 6-months pregnant with Ron's kid, she's still painfully blunt. "I know and I'll be writing to her to apologize." Harry said. Luna's eyes spearkled. "Okay, let me just get my stationery set." Luna summoned her stationery set. "I'd better write to her myself. She'll go on fits, knowing that I'm too lazy to even write her a decent letter of apology." Luna handed the stationery set to Harry with a wide smile. "I'd better stay or you might write something stupid." Harry blinked at Luna. Honestly, does she ever think of the word she says? Harry scribbled his letter as Luna reads an issue of the Quibbler. Once Harry's finished, Harry gave the letter to Luna for inspection.

Dear Hermione,

I'm really sorry for asking something that's completely none of my business. I shouldn't have said anything that could offend you or cause you pain. I must admit, I have just realized that one of the probable reasons for your lack of dates was our closeness back in our Hogwarts days and at the moment. Ron was taken out of the picture months ago but reading what the Daily Prophet is writing about us, I might have driven away some of your potential suitors. I'm sorry for that but nothing should ever come between us and our friendship. Always remember that.

Love,

Harry

"Good enough." Luna said. Harry stared at her in disbelief. What could be better than that? "Unless you want nothing more but her friendship, this is a great letter but if you want something more, just say the damn words!" Luna said. Harry gasped. "Luna, you're completely off the point." Harry said. Luna gave her an I-can-read-you-like-an-issue-of-the-Quibbler look. "Very well then, if you say so, I'll send this immediately. Harry, please get this over with so you can go on with your miserable job." Luna said. Once Luna had left the room, Harry started working on his records but his earlier conversation with Luna gave such a huge impact to his brainwaves.

I can't like Hermione, she's my friend.

But do you want to stay like that forever?

She's too smart for me.

And you're too stupid to admit your feelings!

I don't want to hurt her.

You're just hurting yourself.

What if she doesn't like me?

You'll know if you ask her!

What if she says no?

Get on with your miserable life!

Hermione's in her office, checking essays by her students. She heard a lout tap on her window and saw two owls. One is Hedwig and the other is Ludwig, Malfoy's owl. She rarely receives any letter from her rival so she read it first with confusion.

Granger,

If anyone asks you if the rumors of you, going to America for 5 years are true, say it's true. I have a plan. You're life will take a 360 degree turn once I'm finished. Please, for once in your life, trust me on this.

Malfoy

"What have you done this time, ferret?" She whispered. Then she opened the next envelope from Harry. There is a note from Luna.

He's a git!

-Luna

Hermione chuckled at Luna's straight-talk and then read Harry's letter. At last, Harry has seen the light that He's a walking warning label but what's done is done and there's nothing that will change the fact the Daily Prophet is actually trying to get them seem like a couple. "Professor Granger, may I come in?" Baron Bloch entered the office. He's a scrawny little boy with round glasses like Harry. "Baron, I want you to take a sit." The 11-year old kid obeyed her. "Baron, I've read your essay and I was shocked. Of all the many topics that you could write about, why did you write about Harry Potter?" She asked. The young Slytherin's face paled. "Well, I've heard about him from everyone. He's written in all the recent books and he's a legend. Frankly speaking, I don't care about that. What I care about is who Harry Potter is. I've interviewed some people in the school and sent some owls to people who were close to him except you of course and I have learned that people loved him for many different reasons." Hermione was totally amused. "Very well then, Mr. Bloch, you may go back to your classes." Once the kid was gone, he put a big 'O' for Outstanding on the kid's paper.

A few weeks have passed and none of the trio has seen each other. Ron was busy with Quidditch, Hermione is giving big exams the whole week and Harry is preoccupied with his paperwork. Malfoy went to Harry's office and found Luna, reading a copy of the Quibbler. "Luna, I need your cooperation." Malfoy told his plan to Luna who's extremely cooperative besides her position as Harry's assistant. After a moment, Blaise Zabini who's just dropping by from the Department of International Cooperation joined in. "This is the most excitement that I had since I left Hogwarts! Maybe I could ask Creevey to cooperate too!" Zabini said walking excitedly out of the law Enforcement office.

Two weeks later, Harry went to the Weasley's for the usual Friday Boy's night with the twins, bill, and Ron. "It's been weeks since we saw you!" Fred said. Harry took a sip of his butterbeer. He never enjoyed fire whiskey; it was too much for him. "Well, I was really busy with paperwork." Harry said. "Are you dating someone?" George asked. Harry's face reddened. "No." He weakly said. "But you want to date someone, don't you?" Ron asked. Harry had no idea what to say.

Say 'You want to date Hermione'!

No! That is absurd!

Say it!

No way!

Say it!

No way!

"We met Blaise Zabini yesterday; he said that Hermione has just accepted a position as Head Mistress for the Salem Institute. They were looking for a graduate of Hogwarts and the name that came up on their list is Hermione's. Knowing Zabini, I don't know if I would believe the news." Fred said. Harry almost spit his butterbeer. Hermione didn't say anything about Salem. It must be a mistake. The Weasleys ultimately know that their plan is going well. Harry went home to his flat, very wasted; he didn't even realize that all he was drinking was butterbeer. He slept on the couch, not being able to reach his bed. The next morning, Harry woke up at the sound of owls tapping his window. Someone sent him both copies of the Quibbler and the Daily Prophet.

The Daily Prophet's headline reads:

Ms. Hermione Granger is leaving! How about Harry Potter?

An article by: Dennis Creevey

Meanwhile, the Quibbler's headline is:

Goodbye Ms. Granger!

Harry cannot believe what he's reading, she's really leaving. Another owl came swooping with a letter from the Department of international Cooperation.

Dear Mr. Harry Potter,

As Head of the Department of Law Enforcement, we're asking you to assist in our security measures about Ms. Hermione Granger's departure from Hogwarts later at 8:30 AM. Please meet her at her classroom where she'll be waiting for her escorts. Ms. Granger is an important envoy of our ministry; we are looking forward to the utmost safety measures to be applied.

Sincerely yours,

Blaise Zabini

Chief of Staff, Department of International Cooperation

Quickly, Harry got ready for work. He has no idea but he wants to look presentable today so he picked his best robes. He went to his office where Luna, Malfoy and the other Aurors are waiting for him. "Here's the plan, Malfoy you'll be leading your squad in making sure that no one will get near Her – I mean, Ms. Granger. I'll be joining you there. We'll be apparating to Hogsmeade and we'll be flying to Hogwarts." Harry said. Malfoy just looked at Harry, smirking. Luna, on the other hand, is grinning. "It's 8:00; we have 30 minutes to get to Hogwarts." Harry said, they all apparated except for Luna and the other assistants. "Okay, does anyone have their brooms?" Malfoy asked. Some Aurors suspiciously forgot their brooms and apparated back to the office. "Mount your brooms." Harry ordered. The remaining Aurors mounted their brooms and went straight to Hogwarts. "Potter, you better check if she's ready, we'll wait outside." Malfoy said as they landed on the entrance. Harry nodded and flew inside the grounds. "As if I'll miss it!" the other aurors disapparated back to the office while Malfoy entered the grounds, following Harry. Harry got off his broom and ran towards the transfigurations classroom. "Where's Professor Granger?" Harry came across the Gryffindor House Ghost, Sir Nicholas. "She's still at the Great Hall, saying goodbye to her colleagues." The ghost said. Harry ran towards the Great Hall. Malfoy, on the other hand said a quick 'thank you' to the Gryffindor house ghost.

There's hustling and bustling at the Great hall. Everyone's having a blast after an excruciating week; they're finally getting a day without an exam. Some students flocked towards Hermione. They're giving her tight hugs for great marks which they have received for their exams. It was a record breaking exam. Almost 80 of the students have passed the transfigurations exams and it's all thanks to Hermione. Suddenly, someone fainted at the back of the Great Hall. "It's Harry Potter." The boy named Baron Bloch yelled. All heads turned towards the savior of the Wizarding world. Harry saw how a girl cried in Hermione's shoulder, she's probably sad about her leaving. Harry ran towards Hermione and gave her a tight hug. The whole hall is really silent. Their former professors don't even know what to do while Professor McGonagall is grinning widely. "Hermione, why didn't you tell me that you're leaving?" Harry asked. The whole hall is now filled with whispers. "Harry, I'm sorry but..." Harry cut her off. "You think you could just leave me here? Hermione, I can't believe you're just leaving without even saying goodbye! How could you do this? I've been your friend since we're eleven and now you're going to leave as if I meant nothing to you. Guess what Hermione; I'm not going to let that happen." Harry yelled. Hermione almost fainted. She has no idea just what Harry is saying. "How would you feel if someone you love will go away and will not be able to come back for five year? Can't you understand that there are people who love you! I love you!" Harry is now in tears. Hermione doesn't have a word to say. The whole school is filled with giggles. "Say it again Harry!" Hermione asked. "I love you! Hermione, don't leave me! Sorry I didn't realize this earlier. You were always there for me. You knew me more than anyone else. You liked my flaws and you kept my feet on the ground. Sorry I didn't take a minute to notice how beautiful you truly are." Hermione hugged Harry. "Harry, don't cry. Please, I hate seeing you cry." Hermione looked at Harry straight in the eye. "I love you too." At that moment, time stopped for Hermione and Harry. Their lips met and gave the most wonderful feeling that magic can never give. Love. Hermione saw Malfoy giving a salute and went out of the Great Hall before Harry discovers the truth and eventually skin him alive.

A few months later, Hermione and Harry had the most wonderful Wedding the Wizarding World has seen in centuries. It was a grand wedding at the Great Hall of Hogwarts. Malfoy and Ron were the Groom's men. Ginny is the bridesmaid and Luna is the matron of Honor. All the Ministry Officials, aurors, former classmates, the Order members, the Grangers, Gwarp, Hagrid and the professors are all there.

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN HARRY KNEW THE TRUTH?

"You're a dead man!" Harry said as he chased Draco around the office where the aurors who participated are all laughing their heads off. "Luna's a part of it too." Draco said. "She's pregnant! I can't skin her alive!" Harry said and at that moment, George, Fred and Ron and Blaise Zabini and Collin Creevey popped inside the office. "You got to admit Harry, you owe him. Bigtime." Ron said, trying to suppress his laughter. "Bloody gits." Harry sighed.