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Hermione's POV

"How the flying fuck did bloody death eaters manage to escape Azkaban?" Ginny roared as she was stomping around Kingsley's office. Her face was almost red as her hair. "We just had a bloody war!"

"Miss Weasley, please calm down" Kingsley said desperately trying not to get much attention drawn to the situation .

"Calm down? You want me to calm down? How do I calm down when there are bloody death eaters everywhere!?" Ginny shouted through her arms in the air in exaggeration.

"Gin, just breath. Everything will be fine" I said and thankfully she seemed to calm down. To be honest, I'm just as anxious as her but the logical side of my brain says that shouting about won't do any good.

Then Kingsley added, "Yes Miss Weasley, listen to Miss Granger. We have our best aurors taking care of things in Diagon Alley so pl-"

Suddenly, Harry, Ron and a group of aurors apparated into the office all drenched in dirt.

"Oh thank merlin you boys are back. Are you okay?" Ginny said with relief evident in her voice.

"Bloody hell" was all Ron could muster as he and all the other aurors were catching there breaths.

"Ginny, 'Mione... lovely to see you two" Harry said weakly as he gave friendly hugs to both of us. As expected, his nose was bleeding and his glasses were broken.

'Why doesn't the boy get a new pair of glasses?' I asked myself. "What in the name of Godric Gryffindor happened out there? One second me and Gin were in Leaky Cauldron, the next the glass smashed and death eaters attacked!" I asked to no one in particular.

As soon as everyone calmed down, Rom began telling me and Ginny what went on: "As soon as the Ministry got the news of an unknown attack, we were sent to the Alley. They were death eaters and yes, it was quite a surprise because all death eaters are supposed to be dying in Azkaban!" he finished bitterly and then said (loudly) " How the flying fuck did bloody death eaters manage to escape Azkaban?"

I had to bite my tongue to hold my laughter because that was the EXACT same thing that Ginny said a couple of minutes ago. I guess it's some sort of Weasley sibling thing to speak with an ill tongue in the same manner.

Kingsley then told all of us to calm down started explaining the story. "As you all know, we don't trust dementors anymore to guard Azkaban after the betrayed us and joined the dark lord during the war. As you all also know, the aurors take turn in guarding now" he stopped talking for a second.

"Will you please continue" Harry said not-so-politely.

Kingsley just ignored the rude behaviour and went on to telling us that most of the aurors on duty were somehow ambushed by all the death eaters and then they escaped. Luckily, nothing too fatal happened to the guards. Afterwards, he asked the aurors how strong was the recent attack.

Josh (Alex Pettyfer), who's one of the aurors, (one of the HOT aurors I might add) then answered politely, "To be honest, it wasn't that bad... it was more like the death eaters were trying to give some sort of warning because they retreated within minutes of our arrivals."

"Could any of you recognise any of the death eaters?" Ginny asked, curiously.

Ginny's POV

"Well, we already know that all the surviving death eaters escaped which means that the attackers were out of them" Hermione answered in her usual matter-of-factly way which made me roll her eyes but lightly chuckle too.

As I turned my head, I noticed Josh looking towards Hermione's direction with a tiny glint in his gorgeous green eyes as if he was checkin her out! It made me smile warmly as him and Hermione would make an adorable one. 'Gin, I think it's time for you to put your wonderful match making skills into good use' I said to myself.

Now, for those of you who don't know, Josh Roberts was a student in Hermione's year who also attended Hogwarts but unfortunately, they never got to know each other as he was a Hufflepuff and she was a Gryffindor. But luckily, when she came with me to redo her seventh year, we befriended him which was a great thing because later on, he joined the auror's program. Though I have to admit that he is ridiculously hot, I would never make a move on him, he is not my type.

After a couple of seconds of comfortable silence Ron asked the question that was on all of our minds, "What do we do now?"

Then Kingsley answered, "How about you all just leave it for now? Wait until further information has come and don't worry too much, we already have search parties sent everywhere, but for now, you all just go home and enjoy the rest of the day." he finished with a weak smile and then left. Gradually, we all left and me, 'Mione, Ron and Harry went to the burrow.

As soon as we arrived, we talked for a bit but then me and Hermione went up to my room. What better time would it be to ask her about Josh? I thought to myself then asked, "So 'Mione" I started as she sat in the corner of my bed facing me; I continued smirking, "what's your opinion on Joshua Roberts?"

it seemed like the question caught her off guard as she looked at me quizzically and said, "On Josh? Why would you ask that?"

"Well, if you must know, he's got the hots for you and him being well... hot, why don't you give him a try?" I said wriggling my eyebrows.

Rolling her eyes she answered, "Oh shut up Ginny. First of all, he doesn't have 'the hots' for me and secondly, he is just a friend."

"Maybe not for long" I said simply.

Now she was blushing. "Again. Shut up." she said trying her best to suppress a smile.

"Well, we'll see then" I replied as I closed my door and left my room. When I went into the living room, I found Harry sitting on the beige sofa all by himself. 'Gin, this is your chance to do it. Break up with him. You know it has to be done' an annoying voice in my head said. Although I would love to disagree with it, I know it's right but I don't want to ruin my relationship with Harry. 'Just bloody do it!' that voice hissed.

That's when I took a deep breath and said, "Hey Harry."

He turned around and smiled, "Oh hi Ginny. Congratulations on the game! How are things going?" he asked as I sat down on the sofa next to him.

"Thanks... and things are going well" I said as I turned to him.

"I have to talk to you" we both said at the same time.

"Oh you can go first" I said chuckling.

"You sure?"

"Yep" I said awkwardly. Then suddenly he took my hands and took a deep breath. What is he about to do?

"Ginny, I have known you for ages and we have been friends for as long as I can remember." He paused and then said, "We have been through a lot and you know I love you and you hold a very special place in my heart and forever will." He paused again and lightly squeezed my hands. He's not going to propose. Is he? I thought as my heart raced and I started to internally panic. Harry continued looking straight at me and then said, "I know I'm taking a risk here but will you-"

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