Hi everyone, thanks for your wonderful reviews, you guys are awesome.

I know it must be funny that I have 'another' assistant story but Harry is completely different in this one, he needs to come down a few pegs and Ginny is Hermione's best friend. Just to show a few differences... ;-)

Disclaimer: Not J. K Rowling, she is too brilliant for little ol' me

Sirius xoxox

Chapter 2

"Who is she?"

"That my dear son is your new PA, her name is Hermione Granger and she is perfect" Harry looked at his mother and was clearly not happy.

"Mother, you know with the amount of functions that I have to attend, that she may not be suitable" Harry was used to having quite beautiful woman on his arm, not someone so plain.

"Well I think she is perfect and you do not need someone to make you look good Harry, you need someone who will keep your 'affairs' up to date, get you organised and keep you in your place" Harry raised his eyebrows at her comments, but Lily wasn't going to bite.

"Harry sweetheart, you will be 25 in a few weeks and I think it's time you settled down" Harry knew what was coming.

"Oh no, here we go again, I thought you were doing the interviews so I would get an employee and NOT a prospective wife."

"Harry, you cannot seriously tell me, that those bimbos you employed, were here for their work skills, Oh dear Merlin please help me" Harry laughed, he knew this always got his mother going. Truth be told, he wasn't really interested in settling down. Harry preferred to play the field because that way he was in control and no one could tame him. This way he couldn't get hurt and no one could get close. He was very protective of his heart, even though he had no reason to be. He leant forward and kissed his mother's cheek.

"OK, my wonderful mother, I will leave it up to you to find me a 'suitable' PA" Lily looked at her son, and smiled, she couldn't stay cranky at him, he always held a special place in her heart. She told him that she was going to ask Hermione back for another interview, where he had to be present and "BE polite."

Hermione enjoyed her drive home and was pleasantly surprised that she could talk so easily to Jacob. She found out she was 1 year older than him and he had also attended Hogwarts.

They laughed about different incidences that had happened at school. She hoped she could also get on with Harry that well, depending on whether she got the job of course, but he would be her boss and it was different. They wouldn't be chatting like this or getting to know each other personally so she decided to enjoy Jakes company anyway.

The next week went by quickly and as she was reading the Quibbler employment page she heard an owl at her window. She looked up but didn't recognise the beautiful bird. She took her message from him and saw that it was from Lily Potter. She had made the short list of applicants and could she come back for a second interview to meet and be interviewed by Harry Potter. Hermione was ecstatic, and she tried to compose herself to write a reply, she opted for the next day to have her second interview. She was so excited, she flooed her best friends, Ginny and Ron Weasley, to tell them the good news. They decided to celebrate by going out to dinner together. Ginny, and her brother Ron, met Hermione at their favourite restaurant. The three of them were all close and when she told Ron who the interview was for, he couldn't believe it. Ron was the same age as Harry and was also in the same house at Hogwarts, Gryffindor. Ron actually got on great with his brother Jacob, as they both played Quidditch.

Well it would be interesting to say the least. Harry certainly had a reputation of being the ladies man. Ron used the term ladies, very loosely. They all had a good laugh and after eating, Hermione bid them goodnight. She didn't want to make it a late night because her interview was at 9am.

Hermione chose her clothes carefully and was more than a little apprehensive about meeting Harry Potter. His father and mother were quite famous because of their defeat of the Dark Lord, but Harry was instrumental in that defeat as well. Somehow that night, Harry had absorbed the unforgivable curse, which gave his parents a chance to curse Voldemort. It was really the three of them who defeated him. Harry was always in the news, he was a famous Auror for years and then he was promoted. Basically his life has been told in the news. He always had a different girl on his arm at the many functions he attended.

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Hermione was waiting, nervously, in the entrance hall for Mrs Potter and felt worse than she did the other day. She heard a door close behind her and she turned expecting to see Mrs Potter, but instead it was Jacob.

"Hermione, how are you?" Jacob was pleasantly surprised to see her and he leant in for a hug. She couldn't help but smile. "Hi Jacob, I am good thanks, how are you?, been swimming I see" Hermione noticed his hair was wet and he had a towel around his neck.

"Yeah, are you here for the second interview?"

"Yes, I am really nervous though, I know I shouldn't be, but I am" Hermione giggled as she realised she had been rambling. They chatted for a few seconds and Jacob offered her another lift home, Hermione tried to decline but he wouldn't sway, so she agreed.

Mrs Potter had appeared from another room down stairs and smiled as she showed Hermione into a different office. She found the office as beautifully decorated as the first one but much smaller, it had darker more masculine furniture. It must have been Harry's office. The two women chatted and then Harry entered the room. Hermione stood and took in his appearance. He was as good looking as she thought he would be from the numerous articles printed about him. He was quite a bit taller than her and had pitch black hair that looked messy and untameable. His eyes were the greenest eyes she had ever seen and even though he had his mother's eyes, his were so much richer. His skin was tanned and his body was well built. He was certainly good looking so let's hope his personality matched. Hermione put out her hand to shake his and introduced herself.

"Hello Mr Potter, Hermione Granger, it's a pleasure to meet you"

"Hello, Miss Granger, my mother has told me you have an excellent resume"

"Thank you Sir"

"Ok, when are you available to start?" Harry had a very domineering personality. This did not help her nervousness at all.

"I am available to start as soon as you need, Sir"

"You will need to keep my records and appointments up to date and be available for the many functions that I attend, as well"

"Yes sir, if it's necessary to attend functions for work purposes and only work purposes then I will. As for your records and appointments, they will not be out of order as they will be my priority." Hermione was confident in her speech but not rude. She did not want Harry to think she would be his fill in date as she was used to working for older bosses who would take their wives to these functions. Hermione did not feel as comfortable with going to functions as she did not have gowns that would be suitable. Actually she did not own a gown at all, at least not one that would be suitable for the many functions he attended.

Harry looked at her and was quite surprised by her little speech. This one definitely would not be a push over like the others. This could be a challenge.

"Ok well, I think that will be all Miss Granger, we are seeing the other applicants today but if your interview is successful, we will let you know by this afternoon. Do you have a way to get home?" Harry was hoping she would accept as he was intrigued by her.

Hermione looked out the window and could see the 350Z parked near the house, she was tempted but she had already accepted Jacobs offer.

"No, thank you Mr Potter, I have organised a lift but thank you and thank you to you too, Mrs Potter"

"Hermione, please call me Lily" Harry looked at his mother with his eyebrow raised. She never, ever, let his PA's call her by her first name, wow this was a surprise. Hermione shook hands with both of them and walked out, leaving them both to their talk. Harry walked over to the window while his mother was saying she would be perfect for the job, she especially liked how she put her son in his place although she wouldn't voice that to him. Harry was looking outside and saw Hermione walk out with Jacob. They walked over to his car and Jacob opened the door for her and Hermione climbed in. Harry watched in amazement. His mother noticed his change of demeanour.

"What's wrong Harry?"

"Miss Granger, she just got into Jakes car with him, does she know him?"

"No, as far as I know, they met here last week when she came for her interview and they seemed to hit it off. Jacob drove her home then too and apparently they have organised to go out for drinks."

Lily was watching her son carefully, this was good. This was definitely good. Harry never seemed to care about any women except for a casual fling. Actually he tended to try to palm them off to Jake when he no longer wanted them. She knew Hermione would be different. Lily had been a seer since she was young and she knew Hermione would change Harry's life and her son wouldn't know what hit him.

Hermione had a pleasant drive home and Jacob chatted all the way, she was amazed at how easily they could talk. They had organised to get together for a drink before he left for his next season of Quidditch. They organised to go out for drinks on Saturday night at the Three Clubs. It had been a while since Hermione went out for a drink with anyone let alone a good looking guy.

Hermione spent all day waiting for the owl to come, and by the time it was 7pm she had given up hope. Ginny flooed Hermione and she realised her friend needed some company. So she grabbed a bottle of good tequila, some Cointreau and limes and since her favourite drink was a margarita she purchased those ingredients too. Ginny was going to get Hermione drunk tonight. Ginny arrived with her drink ingredients in one hand and some Chinese food in the other. Hermione smiled at her best friend and gave her a giant hug, "What would I do without you?". Ginny always knew what to do to fix a situation, whether it was a walk in the park or a day in the city or like tonight, some dinner and drinks. They had been friends since their first day on the Hogwarts Express. Ginny is the youngest of 6 brothers and she had always wanted a sister, then Hermione came along. They have been best friends ever since. Ron is Ginny's youngest brother and they are the closest, so when Hermione came along, Ron was a package deal. It didn't matter because she got on very well with him as well. He was like a brother to her and he felt the same about her. They had never explored a romance and they preferred it that way.

Ginny got their dinner ready while she made Hermione get into some comfortable clothes. Hermione walked out into the lounge room to see Ginny had set up her coffee table as a make shift dinner table, it had their food on it as well as candles and two margarita's waiting. Even as down as Hermione felt, she smiled because Ginny was so thoughtful.

They talked about the good old days at school and Ginny decided to broach the subject at hand.

"So Mione, when is your next interview?"

"I dunno Gin gin, I was sorta hoping for this job, otherwise I will have to move to Europe again"

Ginny smiled at the use of her nickname and also wanted to laugh at Mione's slurring, slang words, they must have had more margaritas than she thought.

"Mione I don't want you to leave again, can't you look for something else, like, not PA work?"

"I can't do anything else Gin, I have done this job so long, I don't know if I can do anything else"

"Of course you can, don't be silly, you didn't graduate from Hogwarts top of our class for nothing you know. Why not look into nanny work, you enjoyed those little brats you looked after"

Hermione laughed and nodded her head but said nothing. Truth be told she REALLY wanted to work for Harry, he was unbelievably gorgeous and even though she was never one to look at image, she saw something in his eyes, something sad, and maybe just a little lonely. He was a very intriguing man that Mr Potter.

The two girls continued to drink and then listened to some music. They got up and started dancing around the lounge room mimicking their favourite songs and they had a ball. They had drunk so many margaritas' they both lost count and were well and truly very drunk. Ginny was laughing so loudly that Hermione hardly heard that someone knocking at her door. She stood up and fell on top of the lounge while Ginny was killing herself laughing and telling Hermione not to worry, it was probably Ron checking up on them. Hermione was laughing so hard that when she opened the door her eyes took a few seconds to focus.

She looked at the person standing in front of her and she could not believe her eyes. It was Harry Potter. Ginny wobbled up behind her and pulled the door fully opened. The only sound that came out of her mouth was Oohhh. Yep, Hermione Granger had just buried her career. She could not believe he was standing in her doorway and she finally came to her senses.

"Yes Mr Potter, what can I do for you at…?" Hermione instantly sobered had turned around to look at the clock on her wall, it read 12.05am.

"At 12am" Hermione put her hand on her hip and waited for his reply. Harry actually had the audacity to smirk.

"Ahh Miss Granger, obviously I have caught you at a bad time" Harry could not hold in his laughter anymore and Hermione snapped.

"I beg your pardon Mr Potter, what do you think you're doing at my place of residence at midnight and standing there laughing at me? Why are you here anyway, it was obvious I didn't get the job?" Hermione was still drunk and swaying and she held that door frame for dear life but she could certainly tell him off. Harry tried to compose himself and handed her a letter.

"What's this? I am sure you could have owled my letter of rejection to me" Hermione was so embarrassed that all she could feel was fury. He was so tall and they way he looked down at her, she felt like she was in trouble for stealing cookies from the cookie jar. She opened the letter and read it. It was from Mrs Potter and Harry, congratulating her on being successful in her job application. She was to start as soon as possible.

Hermione had two different emotions running through her, she wanted to kiss him for giving her the job but she wanted to slap him for turning up when she was so drunk.

"Well do you want the job or not, there were other applicants who were possibly more, um lets say, sober" Harry knew he was badgering her but she was so easily ticked off. Hermione looked at him and even though her eyes did not show her anger, her words were still harsh.

"Well firstly Mr Potter, I do not see why you had to come here and drop this off at such an unsuitable time, when, it could have been sent. I will contact your mother and give her my reply. Thank you and Good night." Hermione went to close the door but Harry put his foot into the door.

"Sorry Miss Granger, but as I understand it, you are MY personal assistant, which means you work for me, NOT my mother. So if anyone is going to receive your reply it will be me and it will be NOW" Harry's patience was wearing thin and now he wanted his way as he usually did.

Hermione did not appreciate being yelled at and she stood up nice and tall to improve her sense of power.

"OK Mr Potter lets do it your way shall we? OK, yes I do accept your offer as your personal assistant, ONLY because I do not wish to move to Europe again to accept a position over there. Yes I do understand you are my boss, but guess what? you are not yet, so get your foot out of my door before I break it. See you Monday morning at 9am." Hermione slammed the door and she heard Harry yell out 8am from behind it. She looked at Ginny who was standing there with her mouth open,

"Did you just slam the door on 'the' Harry Potter, the 'same' Harry Potter who is your future boss?"

"Yes I do believe I did, now you had better get me a bucket before I throw up on my rug" Ginny burst out laughing and Hermione sat down on her rug, because she thought if she remained standing she might just fall down anyway. Ginny was still laughing and sat down next to her.

"Well Mione, this just may be the shortest job anyone has ever held down in history" Ginny hugged her friend. They decided their night was over and Ginny helped Hermione clean up. Hermione hugged her again and promised to let her know how her first day went on Monday, considering it might be her last.

Since it was Friday, actually it was past midnight so it was technically Saturday so she only had the weekend to wait to start work and then loose her job. She still had her 'drink date' with Jacob tonight so hopefully that would cheer her up. Unless of course, Harry already told him what happened and Jacob will bail on her.

Harry drove home and was annoyed about the events that had just unfolded. How dare she dismiss him and then slam the door in his face. She had spunk, that's for sure.

Oh this was going to be fun, he was going to make her suffer when she started on Monday. A little thought entered his mind, why didn't he just sack her? He normally wouldn't have tolerated such rudeness. He wasn't sure but there was something intriguing about her.

Maybe Mother did know what she was talking about!

and maybe, just maybe, Miss Hermione Granger would work out well for him.

That's it for Chapter 2, hope you like it.

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Sirius xoxo