"Ok. Spill." Ginny was barely through the door before she started, making a beeline for the couch. She also appeared to have sandwiches and looked ready to hold them hostage until she got her answers.
Hermione just rolled her eyes and went to get them water from the sink. "There's nothing to spill because there's nothing going on Gin." Already anticipating the look that would be awaiting her, she continued. "Really, we've been civil for all of a few hours and you're acting like we've already jumped each other." She set the glasses down on the coffee table in front of Ginny and took a seat next to her on the couch. Raising her brows and emphasising she meant it Hermione took her food from Ginny.
"Oh well aren't you just Miss Boring. Plus, we both know it's bound to happen. The years have been very kind him and he looks fit in those jeans." Ginny shot her a lewd look. "And living with him it's only a matter of time before you start to notice how he's changed and gotten much better. Much…much better. In all departments really. Like not an elitist snob, but also that bod-"
"Ginny I think you're drooling on my couch. Shouldn't you be discouraging me from liking him instead of the opposite? I am dating your brother for all you know!" Hermione didn't necessarily want to have this conversation again and again but Ginny needed to know.
"No you're not. Ron came home all flustered the other day yelling about you and how dare you leave him and you'd be back, typical bullshit. He was obviously smashed. Honestly, I know he's my brother but you deserve much better Hermione and seriously, what kind of asshat dates an amazing girl for six years and doesn't lock her down? Idiot. Especially treating you the way he did, and don't deny it Herm I know he has a drinking problem among other issues, he shouldn't even be surprised you left. I'm just glad you came here and we can spend time together! Plus Draco may not be the worst way to get over a certain cretin if his reputation is true." Ginny winked at her and with that wink Hermione felt a weight she hadn't even known was there lift off her shoulders. She wasn't sure what she'd expected from the other woman but her words were just what she'd needed to hear. It'd still take a bit of time but Ron had been having issues for awhile and Hermione couldn't blame herself if the man he'd become was easier to move on from. She thought to herself how the hardest part would probably be how comfortable she'd gotten. And now she'd have to start all over possibly, and with the very little experience she had. Other than a brief stint with Krum and her six years with Ron she'd barely even looked at a guy, much less flirted with one!
"Thanks Gin." Hermione couldn't say anymore than that to express her gratitude or else she might start another water show and no one had bought a ticket to see that. "And we'll see about Draco. I'll give it to you, he's cute, but that's it. I still don't know him and if his reputation is true than I don't know why he'd even go for me in the first place."
"Oh shut up Hermione! You've totally bloomed! If you're not the definition of fuckable I don't know what is. I mean I'm a prime example as well but still, hot damn girl." Ginny's tone changed slightly more serious as she continued. "But really Hermione he, or any guy, would be crazy not to go for you. Just take your time though, do whats right for you."
Hermione had gone from blushing to wanting to cry and hug her friend again and now she wanted nothing more than to stop talking about it. "Gin you're honestly too nice to me. But speaking of prime examples of what's fuckable, what's going on with Blaise?"
Ginny sighed and sank into the couch, both woman having finished their food a bit ago. "I'm not sure. I mean, you know he's flirty, but he's like that with everyone. But then so am I, I guess. I think we're both too flirtatious so I can't tell if he wants to bang me or just be like weird friends. I think I'll probably just jump him eventually if he doesn't do anything about it first." She said the last bit with a confirming nod and Hermione couldn't help but marvel at the woman's confidence. She still had to laugh at her friends antics though. They may have graduated long ago but thankfully some people just don't change.
Hermione glanced up at the clock and noticed they only had ten minutes to make it back to their stations. Draco had said he didn't mind if she was late but he clearly didn't know her if he thought she was going to miss making a good impression with these kids and trying her hardest at work. "That sounds fun Gin, let me know how it works out for you. I'm really sorry but we've got to get a move on if we don't want to leave the guys alone with tons of crazy children." Ginny made a face that implied that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world and both women headed out laughing. "Thanks again for everything Gin. I really needed to hear some of it."
"Oh don't mention it Mione, you know you're basically a sister anyway. And I'll keep you updated if you give me all the juicy details of what goes down with Malfoy. Plus I have a theory and I'd love for it to be true!" And with that Ginny waved herself off in the direction of her station and left Hermione to make her way to the pitch.