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Friday 28th April 2000

Hermione with a large black suitcase in toe arrived at Kingsley's Manor (The Minister's Manor, 10 Dowling Road). As soon as she stepped foot into the house, Hermione was greeted my Kingsley's assistant Jessica who Hermione didn't particularly like. Jessica was a tall, leggy blonde with more than ample assets which she liked to show off and didn't Hermione know it. Today she was wearing a tight fitting dress which showed off to much cleavage than Hermione liked.

'Hello Ms Granger, we didn't think you were coming this weekend?' Jessica said as she looked down at her clipboard which signed every person in as soon as they stepped through the door.

'I'm going to be staying here for the next two weeks Jessica as I am on study leave now. Mr Shacklebolt did write it on the calendar.' Hermione said as she stood in the entrance hallway.

'Oh well Kings hasn't' She said.

Kings? So Jessica was now calling her boss his nickname for only his friends and family. Hermione counted to ten and then answered the blonde. 'Well I'm here for the weekend, write it on the calendar.' She said in a matter of face tone.

'Of course Ms Granger.' She said shocked at Hermione's tone. 'Would you like me to get your bags taken to the Prime Minister's quarters?'

'No it's fine Jessica I will take my bags upstairs. Please let Mr Shacklebolt I am here.' Hermione said as she walked away wheeling her suitcase behind her.

'Of course.' The blonde said with a sarcastic tone.

Four hours later, Kingsley entered his bedroom to find a tired and annoyed Hermione laid out in the middle of his king sized bed.

'Hermione? What are you doing here?' He said surprised to see his girlfriend of ten months laying on his bed; not that he minded.

'I told you on Tuesday, I'm on study leave for the next two weeks so I can stay. You said you put it on the calendar.' Hermione said as she sat up showing that she was wearing a rather small and naughty negligee.

'Of course, I remember now. How long have you been waiting her for me Darling?' He said as he took off his jacket.

'Four hours! I told Jessica to tell you I was here!' Hermione said standing up off the bed showing off her naked legs to him.

'She never said you were here.' He said.

'Of course she didn't. She hates me. She would love you to ravish her on your desk.' Hermione said as she rolled her eyes.

'Mmm, but that's not going to happen now is it.' Kingsley said as she pulled Hermione to him chest to chest.

'Exactly. I'd kill her if she touched what is mine.' Hermione said deadly.

'Well, now you say it she did...' he started.

'Better not have.' Hermione said as she looked up at the tall dark man.

'Of course she hasn't.' He said kissing her gently. 'I only have eyes for you Hermione and you know that.'

'I don't like her Kings.' Hermione said as she stepped away from him.

'I can't fire her just because you don't like her Hermione.' He said as he started to get undress while Hermione got back into his bed and sighed. 'She's a good assistant.'

'Really, so that's why the three last times I've been here she has deliberately done something.' She said.

'She hasn't its just some times she has so much to do she forgets.' He said as he hung up his clock.

Hermione only rolled her eyes and pulled the covers up around her.

'You tired?' Kingsley said as he walked to his side of the bed.

'I am now after waiting four hours for you. I planned a nice romantic night however that's been ruined now.' She said as she turned around away from Kingsley.

'Darling, don't let it ruin our first evening together in nearly two weeks.' He said as she climbed into bed behind her and pulled her back into his chest.

'Why does she call you Kings?' Hermione asked.

'She doesn't' He answered.

'She called you Kings to me.' Hermione said as she turned around in Kingsley's arms and looked into his dark eyes. 'Kings, I just get a bad feeling about her; call it women's intuition but there's something not right with her.'

'Hermione, you shouldn't feel threatened by Jessica.' He said stroking her wild curly hair.

'I'm not!' She nearly shouted.

'Then why are you so frustrated with her.' He asked.

'Urghhh! Kingsley if you listened to what I am saying then you'd realise that I think she has some kind of jealousy issues with us.' Hermione said.

Kingsley kissed Hermione's head and pulled her closer to him. 'Okay, well I'll watch over the next few days while you here and see if I can see it.'

Hermione nodded and leaned up and kissed Kingsley. 'Thank you, that's all I ask for.'

What do we think of Jessica? friend or foe?

Much Love

Greeneyes xxxx