I own everything it's all mine and if you believe that then there s a bridge somewhere that I can sell you. Anyways as of right now it all belongs to JK Rowling and I'm just having some fun with her friends. This was beta by my love JTT. Thanks for everything and on with the story.

Chapter 2

A week later and wardrobe time

It had been a week since Hermione had gone to OSR and seen Daniel Bank. Today she was going over to Ginny's to pick her up so they could go shopping and pick out her wardrobe for her dates that she would be going on. She had not seen Ginny since last week. Ginny had been busy doing her own thing, so today she would get to tell Ginny all about what happen at One Single Rose.
Hermione flooed over to Ginny s and was surprise to see that she was not alone. There on the couch sitting beside Ginny was Luna.

Luna, it s so good to see you. Said Hermione.

Yes, Neville has the kids today so I thought I would come and see Ginny. Luna said.

Hermione thought that was nice of Luna and thought maybe Luna would like to go with them to Madam Malkins. She was just about to ask when Ginny spoke up and ask if Luna would like to go with them shopping.

That s if it s ok with you Hermione."

"Sure not a problem. Hermione said

Hermione was about to move to the couches when Ginny said Alright then let s go. They flooed to the Leaky Cauldron went through the brick wall and made there way down Diagon Alley. They had just passed the Owl post when Ginny asked Hermione what happened at One Single Rose. However before Hermione could get a word out Luna interrupted her.

One Single Rose isn't that the place where if you give them a small fee they will find you a guy to date."

Hermione was about to say yes and go into her story when Ginny began to speak.

"Yes it is ...

Hermione had walked off she had heard it all before it was, after all, her story. She would let Ginny tell it. She continued making her way to Madam Malkins.

When she got to Madam Malkins she went straight to the more modern day clothes. Times had changed and so had the clothes at Madam Malkins. She was one of the few that were in the area that had clothes and robes. Hermione went past the jeans and pants, the shirts and dresses, and made her way to the shoes. If there were a few things that Hermione liked, Shoes and Accessories were some of them. After picking out five pairs of shoes that she did not need, she moved on to the shirts. She had gone through three racks when she saw a shirt that she thought would look good on her. She had just put it up against her when Ginny came up to her and said,

"Hermione you need something with a little more VA VA BOOM."

"Ginny you scared the crap out of me!"

I know that was the point , giggled Ginny.

Luna who happened to be right there beside her was laughing too. After everyone had a laugh Hermione ask Ginny if she would help her pick out her clothes. Ginny helped her pick all the outfits that she would need and then had to drag her away from the accessories to the counter so she could pay for her stuff. As she was paying for her stuff Ginny and Luna were trying to figure out what restaurant to go to.

A little while later and three shopping bags the girls were sitting down for a nice lunch. They had just finished ordering when Ginny ask Hermione what it was that she was going to tell her about OSR. Now that Luna had been brought up to date all she had to do was tell them about Daniel. Hermione told them about the woman and how mean she acted toward her and then she got to when Daniel came in.

I tell you what girls if he was one of the guys on the list I would die happy."

Ginny, not knowing who Daniel Banks was wanted to know more, so she asked Hermione what he looked like. Hermione got this dreamy far off look and began to tell them what he looked like. "He has black hair, blue eyes, can you believe it." "It s so unusual to see a guy with black hair and blue eyes." "The best thing by far on Mr. Daniel Banks is his ass." "Girls let me tell you he has an ass to die for." The girls laughed at that part.

Hermione it sounds like you might be hooked , said Ginny.

I m not."

Sure your not. laughed Luna."

Hermione not sure what to say after that decide to just go on with her story. She began to tell them about what happened in the office and was just getting to the part when Daniel got out of his chair when the waiter showed up with their food. Hermione did not realize that the girls were so into it until she watched as they had to back up so that the waiter could put the food down.
When they had finished all their food and the waiter had come to see if they wanted anything else. Ginny asked Hermione to continue. She was just about to start when the person at the table behind them bumped into Luna's chair. The person who bumped into the chair turned around to say sorry. The moment Hermione saw who it was she let out a little small gasp. It was Daniel Banks.
Daniel recognized Hermione and asked how she had been. Hermione said, Fine. and then she blushed. While Hermione was blushing Ginny was pulling on her arm wanting to be introduced. Hermione taking the hint looked at Daniel and said I would like you to meet my friends." To the left is Ginny Weasley and to the right is Luna Longbottom." Daniel walked around the table and took Ginny's hand and kissed it and then he did the same for Luna. Both of the girls were speechless and all they could do was blush.

Daniel then turned toward Hermione moved closer to her and then leaned in and whispered in her ear. "Please meet me at One Single Rose tomorrow I have news." Then he turned around went back to his table put money on it grabbed his coat and left. The girls watched him until he was out the door. When he was gone all the girls could do was say damn. Hermione was still blushing from head to toe when Ginny began to talk. "So what the hell happened?" She d had enough they had been interrupted twice now and Hermione was just getting to the best part she guessed. Hermione went on to tell the rest of what happened and just like Ginny thought it was the best part. Both girls were smiling and there hearts were going 90 beats a min when Hermione was done.

They had finished eating and paid for their food and left. They did a little bit more shopping and then Luna had to leave. They said their goodbyes and then watched as she left. Hermione and Ginny went back to Ginny's place. She stayed at Ginny's for dinner they talked more about Daniel Banks and what she should wear tomorrow when she goes to see him. When they had finished dinner Hermione thanked Ginny for everything and flooed back to her home to wait for tomorrow to come.

Daniel Bank and One Single Rose

Hermione was back at the restaurant but instead of being at the table with the girls she was at Daniel Bank's table and she was able to hear what she and the girls were saying. The Hermione who was at the girl s table was telling Ginny and Luna about Daniel. Hermione woke realizing that Daniel most likely heard everything that Hermione said yesterday. Hermione swore to herself and then thought what was she going to do and how was she going to act with Daniel now.

Hermione not fully awake laid her head back on her pillow and closed her eyes. In her dream she was going on one of her dates. The dream then turned into a nightmare. When she was going in the restaurant she saw herself in a window her hair was a mess and her clothes was dirty and there was a bad smell come from her. As she was making her way to the table people were pointing and holding there nose. The dream then got worse she was waiting for her date to show up when she saw Draco Malfoy. Malfoy slowly began to make his way toward her. When he got to her table he looked her up and down then began to laugh, said, I m not dating a mud blood and then turned around and left.

Hermione woke up screaming sweat dripping from her face. She looked around realized she was in her room and everything was ok. Hermione was not even going to dare to go back to sleep. She did not want to see those images again. So instead she got out of bed went to her bookcase and pulled down Hogwarts a History and took it back to her bed and began to read it.

She woke with the sun beaming on her face. She had no clue what time it was but thought it must be time to get up. When she rolled over to look at the clock she saw it was a quarter till 10am. She got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. In the bathroom she got a shower and fixed her hair and got dressed. She was going to have breakfast but she decided to wait for lunch. She thought she would grab something after her meeting with Daniel.

She had finishing dressing and saw that it was almost 11 am. She grabbed her purse and apparated to Spider Alley and walked into One Single Rose. The blond woman who was there last time was there again with the same sneer on her lips. Hermione wondered if she was born that way. That thought made her laugh. Hermione not bothered in the slightest by this continued to make her way to the desk. In the sweetest voice she could muster she told the woman that she was there to see Daniel Banks. The woman got up from her chair and went to the door behind her said something and then went back to her seat. She looked at Hermione and told her that someone would be with her soon. Hermione was just about to sit down when she heard her name being called. Hermione turned around and saw that it was Daniel. Remembering what happened yesterday she began to blush. She wipe the meories from her mind and made her way over to say Hello.

Hermione it's so good to see you, I was just heading out for lunch. Would you care to join me? said Daniel."

Hermione watched as the woman with blond hair looked at her with daggers in her eyes. Then the woman took a quill and bent it till it broke. The noise was enough to get Daniel to turn around and look at her. Hermione not wanting to cause problems told Daniel that she would love to go to lunch. Daniel still looking at the woman said,

Miss. Murray I will be going to lunch now."

"Please tell anyone who shows up that I will be back soon."

"Thank you." He then flashed her a smile and left out the door with Hermione following after him.

Daniel ended up taking Hermione to a place she had never been before it was in Spider Alley and the place was called Omar's. It was a tiny little place that sold small deli sandwiches and different types of drinks and if you wanted you could ask for fire whiskey. The place itself had little tables and a bar up front. The color scheme was teal blue and browns. Daniel liked to eat at the bar so that s where they were at. They had ordered their food and were waiting for them to bring it when Daniel began to speak.

"Thank you Hermione for having lunch with me, said Daniel."

"It was my pleasure, smiled Hermione."

"This place has the best sandwiches that can be found, said Daniel.

"That's great, said Hermione."

"Hey Daniel, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure, smiled Daniel showing off all his teeth.

"Why did you ask me to join you for lunch, question Hermione?"

"Since I was heading to lunch anyways I thought you might have wanted to join me, said Daniel

"Oh, I see, said Hermione with a sad sigh.

Hermione began to think maybe Daniel did not hear anything yesterday after all. There was only one way to found out she had to ask him.

"Daniel yesterday when me and the girls were sitting at the table did you hear anything being said about you?"

There you have it was out in the open all she had to do was wait. Daniel looked at Hermione lean over and whisper in her ear

"What that I have a nice ass, oh wait in your word a ass to die for.

Hermione could not breath Daniel had heard everything not just a little he heard everything. Hermione did not realize she was changing color until Daniel told her to breath. When she was back to normal and she could hear the things around her and not her heart beat she could not bring herself to look at Daniel. She was truly embarrassed.

Daniel looked at Hermione moved his hand under her chin to get her to look at him and then told her.

"Look it's nothing to be embarrassed about I'm flattered. I might add that I think you have a nice ass too."

She could not believe it did he really just said that she had a nice ass. Daniel still had her face in his hand and before she knew it he was kissing her. She could not think all she could do was breath and she was not even sure if she was doing that right. Daniel was kissing her and my heavens it was great the way his lips fit over hers was just right. The kiss did not last long, but for her it was long enough. Daniel broke the kiss didn't say anything and began to eat his food. Hermione did not know when the food got there but she was happy for the distraction.

They ate there food in silence and when it was all gone Daniel paid for the food. He then took Hermione's hand and went out the door. They walked in silence back to OSR Daniel still had a hold of her hand when they went through the door. They had walked right past Miss. Murray Hermione only got to see a glimpse of Miss Murray s anger. They had walked to Daniel s office no words were said as she sat down and Daniel went to his chair. Five minutes had passed when both began to talk.

"So uh, they said at the same time."

"You can go first, said Hermione"

"Hermione, I'm sorry for kissing you, said Daniel looking at Hermione hoping she understood."

"Really." why, question Hermione? "

"I'm your employer and stuff like that is not supposed to go on,said Daniel " (Even though Hermione did not pay him to find these guys he is in some way her employer)

"Oh I see." Hermione was mad. Sure he was right, but that did not mean she had to like it.

"Well if that's all Mr. Banks I will be leaving, said Hermione with vemen sipping out of everyword."

"Hermione please try to understand. I did not mean for this to happen as of right now the kiss was..

Hermione had interrupted him just to stop him from saying their kiss was a mistake.

she sigh and said, "I understand really I do but if there is nothing else I really should be going."

"There are a few things that we need to discuss, said Daniel pulling out a piece of paper out of his drawer."

"Oh ok,said Hermione."

Hermione had forgotten that she was there to found out some news on her 10 dates.

"Yes, it seems I missed a big part about your winnings and there has been some news about one of the guys you will be going with.

"Ok, What's the big thing you forgot to tell me." she said with a slight ting to her voice. She was still mad but the more she talked to him the more she calmed down.

"Well it was brought to my attention that after you have your dates. You will then need to choose one that you felt more in tune with so you and him can go on a six day, five night stay in Italy, said Daniel."

Hermione was speechless she was to go on 10 dates choose someone that she though was right and go to Italy were they insane.

"Oh ok, said Hermione trying to remove the shock look in her eyes before Daniel saw it." It did not work through because he asked.

"Are you alright?"

" Yes, I'm just in shock."

"I see well try not to think about it until you have to, said Daniel."

"Now on to the other news we have found you five guys and just need five more and then you can start your dates. One of the guys you will be dating is a celebrity in our own wizarding world." "That's all I'm allowed to say right now."

"I see well if there's nothing else I should be leaving now," said Hermione get up out of the chair.

Hermione got up out of the chair and headed for the door, but before she could open it Daniel was there.

"Hermione I really did have a nice time today." "Thank you."

"I did too, said Hermione."

Then Hermione did something very brave she got on her tippy toes and kissed Daniel. It was just a peck but the look on his face when she did it was priceless. She then open the door and made her way down the hall as she was passing Miss. Murray she told her to have a good day and then left One Single Rose and a very stun man behind.

That s all for Chapter 2 please review and tell me what you think. I can take it really I can. Thank you all and good night.

Mea346. A/N I would just like to say thank you to everybody who has read this and for all the advice that everyone has gave me.