As we all know Hermione and Draco are having problems, but I hope you don't find it predictable…

*HM pov*

The sound of my alarm clock woke me up. I opened my eyes and looked around, wait. This isn't my usual room. why am I at Grandma's house?

Suddenly the scenes from last night replay in my mind, and I remember why I'm here. I take a deep breath and decide to go take my shower. There's nothing like a comforting warm shower to clear your mind of unwanted memories.

After a refreshing shower, I dressed for the work day in rapid pace. I wanted to get to work early, and see how David was doing, before I had to start my rounds.

I made my way down to breakfast. I wasn't really hungry. I tried to eat, so I wouldn't worry my Grandma. We didn't talk as much as we usually do, but I was glad my grandma was there, because I didn't want to be alone

I decided to walk to work. There was no possible way I would see Draco in the muggle subway system. I started off and with every step I realized it was better that they cheated now and I caught them, than once we were married. Draco and Emily saved me from making the biggest mistake of my life. I should be thanking them. I don't think I'll able to do that any time soon, because I'm still a bit hurt.

How did I get in this situation? Stupid law. Isn't it practically against nature for ME to have feelings for Draco? I mean he was sooo rude to me during school, and he's an arrogant asshole most of the time. he really could be sweet on occasion. Like when he used to help me find my way around the house, even when he was busy, or on the night of the storm

STOP HERMIONE. No thinking about Malfoy, when he was nice. It would really help me to get over this if I went and talked to Ginny about this. I bet she has a few things to say about his lying, cheating self. I decide I'll go visit her during my lunch today.

Once in the hospital, I hurry up to David's room. How is he doing?! I walk in the room and find his mum sleeping on the little couch, and his father asleep on the reclining chair. I wonder how long it's been since they slept comfortably at home

I checked all his stats, and a few other things. oh my! He seems to be doing better! His normal white blood count is getting better! YES! I leave the room quietly, so I don't wake up his family, but I have an extra bounce in my step.

The rest of my morning went by normally, but I was very busy with patients. I was so busy I didn't get to take my lunch, until about 12:45. I decided to still go and talk to Ginny. I made my way to the exit of the hospital, so I could apparated to The Potter's. I was just entering the lobby when I was stopped.

"Oh thank you so much Healer Hermione! David seems to be doing so much better today. The nurse said you saw him before your shift. How do you think he's doing?" David's mum was asking very quickly.

"Honey, slow down. She can't understand you when you talk so fast, and there's a lot of people around to overhear David's case. Plus she's on her lunch break, so we'll just talk to her later," His father was saying.

"Oh no, it's fine. I have time for your questions," I said as I looked around the lobby. It was quite crowded with people, "But I agree with your husband. There are too many people around to talk about his treatment in the middle of the lobby. I will come to David's room and talk to you after I run a quick errand," I stopped. Standing against the wall near the entrance to the hospital was the one person I did not want to see right now. What is he doing here?!

I turn back to David's family, "I'm sorry, but I really must be going." I turn and hurry out the door. Maybe I can get away without him seeing me.

I begin to walk towards the exit quickly. I was almost through the door when a hand grabbed onto my arm gently. I turn and look behind me. I'm not surprised to see it's Draco. I just wish I could have avoided this.

To my surprise, he didn't start yelling about whatever he came to say. He looked at me and asked, "Can we talk privately about this?"

I think about it for a minute. Do I really want to hear what he has to say? Okay I do, "There's nothing really to talk about, but I guess," I reply in a quiet voice.

He nods and leads me away from the hospital. As soon as we're able to apparate, he takes us to the Manor's garden. He conjures a bench, sits down, and looks at me expectantly. As if, asking me to join him. I just give him a defiant look that says 'I'm here aren't I? Don't push it.'

He looks down at his hands for a moment in thought, and then looks at me straight in the eyes, "Hermione, do you honestly think I would cheat on you?"

"Well yeah, I obviously do Malfoy. People can't just pop into the Manor whenever they please! Will you stop denying it, and just own up to it like a man?" I cut back.

"You have to understand I haven't seen her since you and I went out to eat that first time. We had broken up the day before," he tried to convince me.

"How did she get in the Manor then?" I asked yet again rather harshly.

"Ginger admitted to letting her in through floo. She used to be a frequent visitor, and she didn't know Emily wasn't allowed in," He explained.

"Likely story," I say as my eyes narrow.

He let out a sigh, "Ginger, please come here," He says in a normal voice, and suddenly there's a pop and Ginger appears.

"You commanded her here?" I ask in outrage.

"I said PLEASE," He said, and it sounded as if he was losing his patience.

"Master called Gingy? How can Gingy serve master?" Ginger asked as she faced Draco, but I saw her glance at me out of the corner of her eye. She turned towards me excitedly, "Mistress is back! Gingy has missed her Mistress! Has master called Gingy here to bring a book for Mistress to read?"

I smile to myself. What a sweet house elf …

"Actually Ginger I have called you here to tell Mistress, what happened the other day," Draco told her.

"Oh yes Master. Gingy would love to tell Mistress. Gingy was cleaning the silver, when someone floo'ed. Gingy went over to see who wanted to visit master. Emily was at the floo so Gingy let her in, and went to get her tea. Gingy hadn't seen her in quite some time, so Gingy got her the nice tea set. When she was gone when Gingy returned to the sitting room. Gingy hopes Emily isn't mad Gingy did not get tea soon enough," She looked at me and could tell something was wrong, "Has Gingy upset Mistress too?" She finished sadly.

I look at Ginger, and she looks so sincere, but Draco could have told her to lie, "Ginger, did master tell you to lie to me?" I asked.

"No mistress? Gingy would never lie to mistress," She said confused.

"Ginger, you can go now. Thank you for telling your story," He paused and waited for her to leave. "Do you believe me now? I swear I knew nothing of Emily being here. I did not want to see her either Hermione. Emily and I have been broken up for a long time, and I really want you to see that I have nothing to do with her visiting and taking my cologne," He said looking at me.

"Why would she just come and take your cologne?" I asked skeptically.

"I have no idea! I have not talked to her, so I don't know. Do you believe me?" He asked with a very sincere look on his face.

"I-I," I stopped and thought about what he had said. I felt my heart was telling me to forgive him because maybe his crazy ex girlfriend had just been stalking him and trying to ruin our relationship. But my head was telling me that this is Draco Malfoy. The major player from back at school, who's dated hundreds of girls in his life time. "I just can't believe that"

"What? Why can't you?" He asked confused.

"For all I know, you're just playing me, and I'm not the type of girl to" I started.

"I just told you the truth! Use Versatrium, if that's what it takes to make you believe me," He protested.

"I know you want to be with her, and not me so I don't need to use it," I say as I hold back my tears.

"What makes you think THAT? You can't still believe that after everything I've said?! And you saw how much my father hated her when I was in the hospital. I never actually thought I'd end up with her. Why can't you see that?" He says louder to get his point across.

I took a step back as the first tear fell, "I really wish I could believe that, but I just can't. I must be going," I finished and looked away as tears ran down my face. I couldn't seem to meet his eyes. I turned and began to walk away briskly.

"Hermione, you can't keep running away. You know deep down that this isn't true," I heard Draco call from behind me as I hurried out of the extensive garden. I apparated back to work in a bit of a daze. What had just happened? I guess I'll have to go talk to Ginny after work, since my lunch is over. hopefully she'll help me with all of this.

I walked back to my usual floor, and began my few appointments left of the day. I couldn't help but notice, that I was a bit side tracked, but I did was needed to be done. I didn't have many appointments left in the day, so that made it easier. I went to check on David, and answer his parent's questions.

Even after I had answered everything they had to ask, I still left work earlier than normal. I walked all the way over to the Potter's. I let myself in the front door and found Ginny cooking dinner in the kitchen.

"Hey Mione, I've been waiting for you to arrive," Ginny said with a bit of a smirk.

"Really?" I asked in shock. Maybe my grand ma stopped by, and talked to her about the fight.

"Yeah, Draco stopped by last night looking to see if you were here. He mentioned a fight," She said vaguely with a mischievous look on her face.

"You could say that," I said as I looked out the back window.

"He seemed upset. Did you talk to him about it?" She asked as she chopped celery, and put it in the soup.

I narrowed my eyes, "You're not taking his side are you?"

"Of course not! I don't even know what happened, but I'm sure it wasn't so bad. Harry and I have fights," Ginny explained.

"HE CHEATED ON ME!" I interrupted her angrily.

Ginny looked at me in shock, "No, he wouldn't. He seems so,"

"He would and he did!" I yell, "I caught Emily in the Manor."

"Maybe she broke in or something. I thought" She said sadly.

"So did I! I thought he had started to change, but this is Draco Malfoy we're talking about. I mean, get real. He'll never change," I begin, but stop as I hear a baby's cry. MY raised tones must have woken up James.

"I'll talk to you about this as soon as I feed James. Make yourself comfortable. Think about what you can say to Draco when you see him," She said as she headed up the stairs.

"It's okay, I need to get going anyways. My Grandma will be expecting me for late tea," I make up an excuse to leave.

"Oh fine, but I can see you're avoiding the topic! So you're off the hook for now. See you later," Ginny said as she went up the stairs.

I let myself out the front door. I don't NEED to talk to him again. I said everything I needed to. It's not like Ginger's story could be true. I mean, I don't think she would willingly lie, but Draco probably made her, right?

Coming here to visit Ginny was supposed to make me feel like I had made the right decision, when I told Draco off again! Why couldn't Ginny have her usual Weasley temper, and hex Draco?! Well this didn't go as planned. I think I'll go back to Grandma's and have some tea. Tea always helps.

next chapter maybe she's getting some words of wisdom from her Grandma(s?),

-Grace