I am soooo sorry about the long wait!

I had meant to get one out sooner than this, and actually have a couple that are almost ready, they just need some last minute improving...but, while in school today I wrote and finished two more! So even though it is short, I hope this makes up for it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

"You do understand that you're one of my best friends, right?" Harry asked her, after having pulled her to the side. They were in the living room at the Burrow, surrounded by Weasley's. It was a Sunday brunch and Harry noticed that since Hermione's arrival she had been acting oddly. He had meant to pull her aside and ask her what was wrong since he noticed, but with one thing and another the opportunity never arose. It wasn't until they had eaten and everyone had grouped off in the living room that he was able to get her alone.

"Of course I do, Harry." Hermione replied, a hint of question in her tone.

"So you know that you can tell me anything?" he asked.

"Yes, Harry. Why?" she asked looking at him curiously.

"Because…is something wrong? You seem…off, today."

Hermione looked down at her hands, linking and unlinking her fingers as she tried to think of how to answer him. Harry waited patiently, watching her face.

"It's my parents." Hermione finally said, looking up from her fingers to meet Harry's eyes. "They want me to go to college and get a job in Muggle London. I don't know how to tell them that that is not in my plans for the future. That I plan on getting a job in the wizarding world and going to college is not a requirement." she sighed, tucking a stray curl behind her ear.

"Why are they insisting on you doing that? They never have before, have they?" Harry questioned.

"No, they haven't. I think it is because of the whole using-magic-to-alter-their-memories thing. I explained when I fixed them back that it was to save them, but I think that they are rather averse to magic now. Anytime I mention something magical or they see my wand, they get tense. So I know that if I tell them my plans it may wreck our already unsteady relationship even further. I just don't know what to do." She groaned, leaning her head against Harry's arm.

It was quiet for a moment; the only noise coming from the Weasley's surrounding them. "I know this isn't what you want to hear, but all you can really do is tell them and hope for the best." He told her softly, feeling a puff of air on his arm as she sighed again.

"I know." Came her quiet reply. "Will you come with me and wait outside? Just in case I need you?" she looked up at him with pleading eyes, hands latched on to his arm where her head had previously lain.

Harry nodded, making Hermione breathe a sigh of relief. She wrapped her arms around his waist, moving closer and laying her head on his chest.

"Thank you Harry." She said quietly, as he wrapped his arms around her.

"You're welcome, Hermione." he replied just as quietly, and in a show of uncharacteristic affection he kissed the top of her head, laying his on top of hers as they hugged in their corner.

Well, I hope this was good, and that you enjoyed it!

The next one should be up within a week, or a few days! :)

Reviews are greatly appreciated!