So we have another time jump here.

And I do not own Harry Potter or Criminal Minds.

Spencer sat back on his seat on the jet. They were coming back from a case. This time Hermione was not with them. She had gone back to England for a wedding the week before and would be back in a couple of days.

"Ok that's it" Morgan said as he sat down next to Spencer. "What is going on with you lately. And don't tell me nothing because ever since we went out after Hermione's 6 month review you haven't been acting like yourself and that was 2 months ago. Now since she has been gone your even more not you."

"What do you mean?" Spencer asked

"I mean your not spouting off random facts, and I have not seen you pick up a book in 2 months Reid. What's going on?"

"So because I am starting to act normal you think there is something wrong?"

By now the whole team heard what was going on and they all sat down around Spencer and Morgan.

"That's bullshit and you know it Reid. That's not normal for you. Does this have anything to do seeing Hermione's ex boyfriend?"

Spencer did not say anything as he stared at the table in front of him.

"Reid man you should not have let that bother you so much." Morgan said

"Did you see him? How can anyone compete with that?" Spencer said now getting angry

"Spence" Emily said "I am going to break a major rule right now and tell you something you need to know. Yes Hermione dated him when she was 14 years old. She is the one who broke it off with him. She said he could not match her intellectually. She still talks to him on occasion when she sees him but they are only friends. She wants someone who can match her mind and challenge her. Not someone she has to dumb herself down for. That is the most important thing to her behind being a general good person and getting along with her friends."

"Your being stupid Reid. I never thought I would say that about you but I am. You have nothing to worry about when it comes to Hermione. When she gets back you should ask her to dinner and see for yourself." Morgan said

"We have had dinner before." Spencer rebutted.

"Going out with the group does not count. Take her to a nice restaurant and have a meal just the two of you." Replied Morgan.

"You really think I should?" Spencer asked looking at his team.

"Kiddo you and Hermione have been dancing around for a while now. What is there to worry about? You are comfortable around each other, you both know each others pasts and you guys never run out of things to talk about. It would be stupid to not ask her out." Rossi said.

Spencer thought for a moment. "Alright I will ask her when she gets back. But if she laughs at me I am taking it out on you guys!"

"Trust me Reid she won't laugh" J.J said

Hermione was staying with Ginny and Harry while she was in England. She was having a wonderful time and did not want to go back home the next day. Ron and Luna's wedding was beautiful. They held it in the gardens of the Burrow. The same place where all the married Weasley children had gotten married. Hermione got to see all of her old friends and family she had been missing so much over the past 8 months.

She finished packing her bags and walked out into the living room. Ginny was playing with little James Sirius on the floor. Ginny had gone in to labor early so James was still small for a month old, but he was gorgeous. He had a head full of Harry's jet black hair but he had Ginny's beautiful bright brown eyes. Hermione was in love with the young infant and took every opportunity to play with him.

Ginny noticed Hermione entering the room and she asked her "Did you get everything packed?"

"Yes I think so. How is my little godson doing?"

"He is great. He had been laying here staring at me play peek-a-boo for the last half an hour. I swear he must think I am nutters."

"Never Gin he loves his mummy. Iisn't that right my handsome wittle boy. Yes dats wight." Hermione said cooing at the baby.

Just then floo lit up and Harry came rushing in.

"Oh Merlin your still here thank Godric." He said as he pulled her into a hug looking like he had seen death.

"Harry what's wrong. You know I don't leave until tomorrow."

"There was a breakout at Azkaban. I don't know how but Antonin Dolohov escaped early this morning."

"What?"Hermione said as all the color left her face and she sat down on the couch.

"From what we can tell someone helped him. Since we only use aurors now instead of the dementors the best we can figure is someone snuck as one of the guards in using polyjuice. I am so sorry Mione but you know he is going to be coming after you." Harry said picking up his son and sitting down next to her on the couch. "Maybe until we catch him you should take a leave of absence from your job and stay here. That way we can protect you."

Hermione stood up fast and spun around to face her friend. "Harry James Potter. I will not hide away from Dolohov. I am not going to stay here. I have been living like a muggle for 8 months in America. It is the last place anyone would think to look for me. You know that. And if I stay here it would just put Ginny and James in danger. You know I am right."

Harry did not like to admit it but she was. He was scared for her. She was his sister and now the one man who wanted to kill her more then anything was loose and looking for her.

He looked at her stern expression and sighed "I know. I am sorry. I just can't lose you. Promise me you will keep your wand with you at all times and wear your necklace. I will come over in a few days and help you set up some strong wards so he won't be get it."

"Harry I never go without my wand or my necklace. I haven't taken it off since you gave it to me. I will accept your help with the wards though. I know mine are good but I also know you have some special auror ones up your sleeve." Hermione said a smile returning to her face. "He won't get me Harry. You will catch him and put him back in Azkaban. I know you will."

The next day she flooed back into her apartment. It was still early in the afternoon but she had to make sure her team was at work so no one would offer to pick her up. She set up the strongest wards she knew and grabbed her bag and walked into her room ready for sleep.

hehehe so what do you think Dolohov is now free and more then likely after Hermione. And yeah for Spencer finally deciding to ask Hermione out! Leave me a review and tell me what you think.