A/N: So since many of you advised me to make this a chapter fic, I have taken your advice. The story will follow Audrey's relationship with various Weasleys and Hermione and Harry till Percy and Audrey's wedding. I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed chapter one, and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the story.

Audrey picked up another one of Gilderoy Lockhart's books from the cart and placed it in the shelves. She couldn't help grinning as she remembered the man on the cover of the red hardback book. She remembered sitting in his classroom and admiring his pearly white smile and golden locks because she couldn't figure out what she supposed to be learning. She listened to his tales of heriocs in the room before she escaped to the library to read about Defensive spells. Now, she simply stocked his books into the large shelves.

As she put the last few of his books onto the wooden shelf, she heard a few familiar voices get louder as they approached her, but she thought nothing of it. "Hey Audrey," Ron said as the woman whirled around. Her ponytail nearly slapping Percy's younger brother in the face.

"Oh hi, Ron," she said placing a hand over her chest, "and Hermione. What brings you two to Flourish and Botts today?" she asked moving her hands to her hips.

"Since only Ginny and I will be attending Hogwarts this year," Hermione replied glaring at Ron who was rolling his eyes, "I decided I would get our books so Mrs. Weasley wouldn't have to." Audrey guessed that the two were on a date, and it was one of the few moments they had alone. She was sure the couple didn't get any privacy at the Burrow.

"Alright, well, I assume you two don't want to spend all day at a bookstore," Audrey said as her hazel eyes flickered. Ron nodded just Hermione opened her mouth to protest. "So follow me, and I'll get you what you need." She took the lists out of Hermione's hands and quickly began locating the needed books. She handed the pile of books to Ron who seemed ready to carry the books for his girlfriend. "Is there anything else I can do for you?" she asked after they paid for the books.

"No," Ron replied as he grinned at Hermione.

"Actually," the brunette replied,"Audrey, what are you doing tonight?" Ron's jaw dropped as if he never expected Percy's girlfriend to get along with Hermione.

"Probably a whole lot of nothing, why?" she responded.

The two females quickly made arrangements to meet a muggle coffeehouse around eight. Although Audrey didn't know why Hermione wanted to meet for coffee, she decided it was an excellant oppurtunity to finally make a female friend. Besides, they were both dating Weasley males so it was less daunting to talk to her than Mrs. Weasley or Fleur.

After work, Audrey apparated to her flat and slipped out of her knee high black skirt and white blouse. She puiled on a pair of faded loose fitting jeans and a grey v-neck t-shirt. She found a pair of grey boots and put them on. She sighed as she realized how quiet the house was. She contemplated getting a kitten to liven up the place while Percy was at work. She decided to discuss the matter with him whenever she saw him next.

She apparated to a dark alleyway and ran to a well-lit street up ahead. She caught her breath when she discovered she was mere inches from a lamp post. She walked down the sidewalk until she found the small coffee shop. She pushed open the red wooden door to find Hermione sitting at a rectuangular table with two cups of coffee.

"I didn't know what you liked so I ordered you a cappuccino," Hermione said handing her the beverage. "I hope that's alright."

"Yes, that's fine, thanks," Audrey answered sitting down. She draped one leg over the other and rested her hands on the table. "So why'd you ask me here?"

She sighed and replied, "I just really need a female to talk to."

"So why not Ginny or Fleur?" Audrey inquired as she brushed her hair out her eyes. "Both of them know you better than I do." She leaned back in the chair as she observed the woman in front of her. Hermione seemed to be shocked by Audrey's direct and blunt questions. Clearly, the student had expected at least some small talk, but she was with Percy's girlfriend. Audrey had to be honest and inquisitive if she had gotten him to change as much as she had.

"It's harder to talk about boys to your best friend when they are related," Hermione answered honestly.

Audrey nodded and brought the cup of coffee to her lips. "I understand," she replied, "and I won't tell anyone what you said."

Hermione revealed her concern about having a long distance relationship with Ron while she was in school. She was worried Ron's auror training would completely consume his time as would her studies. Although they planned to write to each other as often as possible and he would meet up with her during Hogsmeade weekends, she was worried they would fall apart under the strain of distance. She knew it was going to be hard being seperated from him when they were practically inseperable.

"Hermione, I've seen the way he looks at you. He won't let your relationship fall apart," Audrey. She casually dabbed the napkin against her lips. She explained there were plenty of successful relationships in worse conditions. She knew the couple would be fine, but she needed to reassure the worried witch.

"So what about you and Percy?" Hermione asked finally changing the subject from her paranoia.

"What about us?"

"Well, he's told us all about you," Hermione replied, "but he hasn't mentioned where your relationship is headed. Do you think you two will stay together?"

Audrey's coffee nearly sprayed out of her lips. Was Hermione talking about marriage? She hadn't even thought about that. They had been together for a little over two years, but she still had time to think about what she wanted. "I don't know," she replied shaking her head, "We've never discussed the matter before."

"Well, how long have you been together?" Hermione asked running her fingers through her brown hair.

"About two years," she replied. She realized that she lived with Percy, and they were best friends. Marriage seemed like a natural step, but she didn't want to rush into anything. They were both young and had all the time in the world, but that time could be spent in marital bliss. She began wishing she never met up at the coffee shop because she couldn't put the brakes on her train of thought.

When Audrey returned home, she noticed Percy sitting at the kitchen table. He took a bite of his sandwich before meeting her gaze. "Where have you been?" he asked sharply and neatly placing his sandwich on the white plate.

"I was having coffee with Hermione," she replied stepping behind him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and placed her head on his shoulder. "Were you worried about me?"

"No," he answered as she planted a kiss on his cheek, "It just would have been nice to see my lovely girlfriend after a hard day at work."

"Oh," she replied slipping into a kitchen chair beside him. "Tell me about it." Percy began explaining every mediocre aspect about his day while Audrey listened intently. She realized she loved listening to him talk about work. Maybe, she could marry him, or she really needed to get a cat.