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Word Count: 1625


Bold - Hermione Granger

Italics - Daphne Greengrass


So, when do you want to start the course?

Maybe sometime next week, tomorrow I have to head to work for the orientation session. They will give me a tour of the facility and give me a brief intro on how the project is coming along so far.

Hmm… When does it start?

Quite early, I have to be there by nine in the morning.

Nine is NOT early. I leave for Hogwarts every morning at nine.

It is… when you've been waking up at noon every day for the past month or so.

That's your own fault. I did warn you about it.

Yeah, yeah… Whatever, just wake me up tomorrow.

Okay… and what time do you get home?

I don't know. I'll message you once I get there. I should be back before dinner though.

Good. I'm happy for you. It's your first day at work tomorrow.

Well… I won't actually be working on the project for at least two months.

Still… Congratulations on getting in. You need a NEWT in potions to do that.

Thanks, love. And it is thanks to you. I couldn't have done it otherwise.

There is no way I would let you graduate with any less than three NEWTs.

No arguing there.


Hey love, how did the orientation go?

Great.

Any idea on when you'll be back?

No.

Okay.


Did you find out how long it will take?

I'll be home by around 7.

Perfect.

Granger, what's wrong?

What do mean 'what's wrong?' What could possibly be wrong?

That… That is exactly what's wrong. You're acting weird.

What? No. I'm not weird. Just your usual book-crazy bushy-haired ridiculously-short lesbian who's in love with one Daphne Greengrass.

You know you're much more than that. And you're not short, you're perfect.

I'm only 5'2". You are 5'8". A full six inches taller than me.

You're perfect just as you are. And that's beside the point. You're still acting weird. In fact this just proves my point.

Daph, I'm not acting weird.

We'll see when I get home today… Oh, I like how that sounds.

Me too, love.


Daph, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Granger, it's alright. You already apologized enough last night.

I didn't think I would burn the kitchen down. It was quite lucky you got pizza on the way home.

It's quite alright, love. It was nice of you to try and make Lasagna for me for my first day at work. It didn't work the way you planned it to. But at the end of that ordeal, I'm just happy you're okay. We can fix the kitchen, but I don't want you to need a trip to St. Mungo's.

Yeah. I'll leave the kitchen to you from next time.

Yeah.

Though, I still feel bad about spoiling a happy night.

Then do something else for me. Something I'll enjoy a lot more.

Hmm… I can think of one thing.

Good.


Daph, Neville and Luna will be visiting us for lunch tomorrow, come home for lunch will you?

Okay, I will. They're a weird pair, but I like them both… Though, I have to return to work afterwards.

That's fine.

Alright, I'll be there by noon. I love you.

I love you too.


Granger, you never told me they were dating.

I thought you knew. It was quite obvious.

To someone who's known them for a while, probably. But I've barely spent twenty minutes with them before tonight.

I guess. Then again, Astoria asked me if they were dating when we last met. And she's never even met them in person. So I assumed… Sorry, it's my mistake. I forget that she's smarter than you.

I'm not even going to dignify that with a response. And I don't remember the two of you ever conversing privately that time when we visited them.

Oh, I met her at Flourish & Blotts two weeks ago. We went shopping together and then she made us lunch. In fact that's when she gave me the recipe for your favorite Lasagna.

You and Tory had lunch together? What in the world is happening behind my back?

Oh, and I got to see your childhood photos. Apparently, she took them with her when she left the Greengrass Estate. You looked so cute with twin braids and pristine schoolgirl clothes. It was like you lived in the 17th century.

Shut up.

My cute little Daph. I would love to-

Shut up. I have to go now. They're giving each of the new recruits a mentor for the next 3 months so we could get used to work.

Okay, bye.

Bye.


Granger, why are there three bottles of chocolate syrup and two cans of whipped cream in the fridge?

No reason.

Granger, are you planning something?

Nope. Not planning anything… No plan whatsoever.

Does this have something to do with the kitchen mishap?

No…

Granger, please don't do anything with the kitchen.

Daph, trust me, you'll love it. And I swear, neither of us will be in harm's way this time.

NO!

Daph, please. I really want to make this up to you and this is the perfect plan. Trust me.

But-

Trust me.

Daph, please trust me.

Fine… Just this one time. And I want to be there when you make it. I want to be there

Sure. I cannot make this without your help.

Okay.


Darling, when will you come home?

The moment before you plan to start making it.

You know me too well. Seven o'clock should be good enough.

I will be there.


Last night was amazing.

So you think you can let me into the kitchen again?

Maybe… but only when you tell me exactly what you're making. And no surprises, unless it's the same as last night.

I can work with that.

Do you know how scared I was when you told me you were going back into the kitchen to surprise me? I almost took a shit in my pants. Anyways, I'm happy you decided to opt for such a… creative way to use chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

And honey.

AND honey… How could I forget that?

So I take it you loved my meal.

Was there ever a chance that I won't love the taste of you…r meal?

Haha… I'm glad.


Granger, what time should I come home?

Someone's quite eager, isn't she?

It is my first time. Of course I'd be eager. I've been waiting for this.

It'd be nicer if you were that eager about sex.

I am that eager about sex! Granger, are you horny?

Why wouldn't I be? You spent the night at Astoria's, which is fine… but after we meet once again, instead of fucking you against a wall, I will be giving you a lesson on how to drive a muggle car.

When did you become so perverted?

I AM NOT PERVERTED! And whatever I have become, it's because of you. You only have yourself to blame for this.

Whatever floats your boat Granger… Though I never said I had a problem with this side of you. It's quite endearing in its own way to be honest. I can just imagine your cute face as you say you want to fuck me against a wall.

Yeah, whatever… Come home in half an hour, I'm going to Harry's place to borrow his car.

I'll be there, my love.


Daph, there's something I have to tell you.

Yes, love?

My parents… they are coming to London to see me.

Okay… and?

I haven't told them about you, about us.

Okay… and?

That's the problem. I do not know what to do. Should I move out for a week? Rent an-

Granger, you are staying here.

Oh, you are moving out? Than-

No, I'm staying here as well.

Oh, so we're telling them you're my room-

Granger, we are telling them the truth. And they would figure it out almost instantly if you tell them that. They already know of your preference.

But-

Love, what's the real problem?

I can't hide anything from you, huh?

Nope. Tell me, love.

My mother… still hasn't… accepted that side of me yet. I… I think she thinks it's a passing thing, a phase of sorts.

But, it's not.

No, it's definitely not a phase.

Granger, leave it to me. I'll talk to her.

Daph… I don't like the sound of that. I do not think she'll appreciate being bound and threatened by her future daughter-in-law.

Good to see you're finally making plans for that… And I would never do that.

Really? You expect me to believe that after Ron… He still doesn't talk to me. I should've taken your chance away.

Then why haven't you?

The sex is quite good, okay… There's no other reason.

Sure, that just means I have to keep it up in the shack. And I'm sure you can think of one more reason. Anyways, I would never do that with someone who is mature like your mother. Weasley is and always was a short-tempered, uncooperative idiot and that's the only reason I had to take such drastic measures.

Fine… One chance. I'll send mom to you while you cook lunch. That's the only chance you get to not squander our relationship, while you convince her that you're here to stay. And keep in mind, she's doesn't hesitate to hit people she doesn't like with a steaming pan. Just ask Robert J. Smith, a thief who tried to break into our home when I was five. He had to be taken to the hospital for burns and a concussion before they chucked him in prison.

Thanks for the pep talk.

You're welcome. Do you think you'll be able to convince her?

Of Course I Do.


How do you like it?

Please let me know if you feel the quality is deteriorating. I know the first chapter is pretty different from the others but I want to know how you all feel about it.

And I hope the little changes in their relationship are quite visible. I think the pacing of the story is alright.

Also, if it wasn't obvious, the course that Daphne wants to take at the start is the driving lesson. And there will be another chapter to this, no doubt about it.

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