Author's Note: Thank you to all those who reviewed..and to both of my reviewers who told me that the saying for the previous chapter is "It's a dog-eat-dog world," and not "a doggy dog world"...well thanks. At first I was going to keep it as a doggy do world..but then that would cause too much confusion for the readers. So...on to the story.

Marquee.

The famous Manhattan club, Marquee, was overflowing with people. However, all the important ones were already inside. Looking at the inside, it seemed like everyone was a someone. It was dark, but one could see the face clearly. From the sea of people, Hermione could see hip hop legends, infamous DJs, young Hollywood starlets...the list just went on and on. Despite how she looked like she belonged there, Hermione was still self conscious. She didn't feel like she truly belonged.

Hermione crossed the dance floor while saying "hi" to several people she knew, and smiled at her boyfriend. Luke was already waiting for her at the furthest booth. He looked handsome as always...dressed in Armani from head to toe. Some people might say that he should be supporting his own house..but Marc Jacobs doesn't really design for men. It's more of a women thing.

"You look delish, sweetheart. Happy anniversary," he said before kissing her on the lips. He looked at Hermione once again and licked his lips.

Hermione was dressed to kill, decked out in all black from head to toe. However, she dressed decently and not revealing.

"Luke, Happy Anniversary. You look great!" she kissed him on the cheek and checked him out.

The couple sat down and ordered their food. Hermione ordered a grilled salmon with balsamic vinegar while Luke ordered the filet mignon with mushroom gratin. After they exchanged gifts.

"Here, I hope you like it," Hermione smiled while giving Luke a small gold gift bag. Luke opened it and smiled. It was the new Rolex platinum watch that came out only yesterday. It was a very nice watch. It was called the Day Date II and it was 41 mm, in platinum, and the numbers were in little diamonds set on a sapphire surface. Merlin, it must have cost her a whole month's salary!

(Author's Note: Here's the link to the watch if you want to see it: (.com/en#/rolex-watches/day-date/day-date-ii-41mm-platinum 218206_ice_blue_gem_set_roman_83216)

"It's great, love. I love it. Here's yours," he said as he stood up and handed Hermione a gift bag. It was rather small, but size doesn't really matter.

Hermione gingerly opened the gift bag peering inside while she pushed all the tissue paper decor. On the bottom, she saw a small box. A box big enough to contain a ring.

She took it nervously and when she looked at Luke, he was on his knee, smiling at her.

"Hermione, love, you know I love you. Right?" Hermione nodded her head as he took the box out of her hands and opened it, "I know you-we have our careers to think about. But in all honesty, I think we are ready to have this commitment. So Hermione Jean Granger, will you honor me by becoming my wife? "

Hermione sat shell shocked. She had not anticipated this at all. She looked down at the ring. It was beautiful! It was silver and the rock in the middle was gigantic! God knows that the Louis Vuitton ring he was offering will look beautiful on her finger. But was she ready for this commitment?

"Luke-" Hermione started.

" 'Mione, you don't have to answer know. Sleep on it. Here, keep the ring. But for now, let's enjoy our one year anniversary," he kissed her cheek and sat back down again.

"Oh..alright...So how was your day, Luke?" Hermione asked. There was no denying the awkwardness that settled on the dimly lit table.

"It was boring as usual. Listening to my uncle drone on and on about women fashion. Honestly, if I didn't know he had a wife and three kids with another one on the way, I would have thought he was some sort of gay guy!" He laughed trying to ease the tension.

Hermione laughed at Luke's insight, yet the voice in the back of her mind kept reminding her of the ring that was burning a hole in her purse.

She decided that later, she would have to call Ron, Ginny and Harry.

Despite the distance between them, Hermione didn't lose contact with her best friends. She knew what was going on in their live as they knew about hers. They meet every other month at another country to do some travelling together, her, Ron, Harry and Ginny. It was one of the things they were always excited about every month. Their past travels consisted of Cancun (Mexico), Boracay (Philippines), Maldives...

The night passed with tension. All in all it was their typical night out. Luke fawning over Hermione, while she was pretending to be in love with him. Yes she understood that she was being unfair to Luke but whenever she tried to talk to him, he would suddenly say something so endearing that Hermione was unable to have her feelings known.

When she got home and after Luke kissed her goodnight, she took the diamond ring out and stared at it.

Sighing, she took a piece of paper and began writing.

Dear Harry, Ron and Gin,

How do I say this...well, Luke proposed. You know where I stand and I don't know what I should do! I'm going to feel so bad when I tell him. He looked so happy and sincere. I don't deserve a guy like him. Any advice? He told me to take my time because he'll wait for an answer. What should I do?

And Gin, the ring is gorgeous. I'm going to take a picture and enclose it in this letter.

With all my love,

Hermione.

She signed it, took a picture of the ring and tied it to her Owl, Lotus. Lotus took off and disappeared in the horizon.

Riiiiing...riiiiingg...

"Who the bloody hell is this?" Hermion asked groggily as she sat up and answered her phone. It was only 3 a.m for heaven's sakes! Who in their right mind would decide to call her in this early hour?

"'Mione? We're coming over," a voice said on the other line.

Hermione didn't even have time to ask who when the call ended and a pop came into her room.

Standing before her was Harry, Ron, and Ginny.

Author's Note: It's longer this time! I hope you like it. :D Remember, review!