The Witch and the hothead 3

I really hate traveling the muggle way, my ass feels like it's made out of wood by the time we land in New York.
The cab ride is long, the traffic here is ridiculous.
By the time I arrive at my hotel it's 6pm, I'm dead on my feet and all I want is a bath and a glass of wine.
The man behind the check in desk looks like a bad copy of Malfoy, nose in the air as he hands me my key card and points out my room number. I snicker under my breath on the way to the elevator, pompous ass.
Stepping out on my floor quickly walking down the long corridor towards my room. I swipe my key card and open the door, it closes behind be with a soft 'click'. I'm so tired that I don't even bother to look around the room before falling on to the bed face first and falling asleep.
Waking up to my phone ringing, groaning before rolling over on my back and summon my purse and take the phone out. Severus name flashes on the screen and I smile
"Hey, sorry I didn't call when I arrived" I yawn " I fell asleep as soon as I got to the hotel"
"Understandable, your departure and the article caused chaos, I just wanted to make sure you got there in one piece" his grumbles.
I laugh " What happened?"
he sighs and chuckle "Potter got fired and Kingsley is in Azkaban, the wizagmont held an emergency hearing and decided that they had to make an example out of him. Diagon Alley had to close because of the uproar the article caused" He sounds far too pleased and I giggle. "I almost feel bad" I say and lay down on the bed.
"Don't. They got in to this mess on their own. Apparently, Kingsley was trying to get a marriage law to pass. One that would have forced muggleborns to marry a pureblood. One of the clauses was that a married muggleborn would not be allowed to work or own a business" I gasp and feel the rage bubble under my skin "That's awful, why would he try to do that?"
there is a pause and I hear Severus clear his throat "He said it was because of you"
The silence that follows is suffocating the news is making me nauseous. "So, he wanted me obliviated and cast out of the magical world and then enslave all muggleborns? Because of me?"
" It would appear so. Said you had too much influence. But thanks to you, that will never happen. The wizagmont may be full of old pureblood idiots but they made a vow that they would never agree to something like this. They know how much it would damage our world and that other communities would interfere"
Letting out a shaky breath before clearing my throat "Thank you Severus, for everything. I, I have to go now but I'll keep in touch"

"Don't be a stranger "he mumbles before ending the call.
I sit up on the bed and take a deep breath. I made it. I managed to get away and now I get to dictate my future.
Picking up my phone again, opening the MACUSA news site. The first thing I see is a picture of my face and it makes me cringe.

War heroine Hermione Granger flees England.

The shocking news that was published earlier today in the Daily Prophet makes us all wonder how this could happen. Two years ago, Harry Potter defeated Voldemort at the battle of Hogwarts, but he did not do it alone. By his side fought the brave Hermione Granger. Without miss Grangers help wizarding Britan would have fallen in to the hands of a mad man. And today she fled the country after the betrayal of her former best friend and the Minister of magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt. The now incarcerated Kingsley Shacklebolt was pushing for a marriage law that would have meant enslavement for all muggleborns in England.
The MACUSA is deeply disturbed by the news.
President of MACUSA Seraphina Picquery made a public statement this afternoon
"The shocking news that reached us today saddens me deeply. It also frightens me, this time the threat didn't come from a known madman but from the Minister of magic together with the Boy who lived. The wizarding communities all over the world have to continue working against this kind of agendas and stop the pureblood supremacy.
Humans, witches and wizards, magical creatures and beings are all equal"

Where is Miss Granger now? What will happen in England now that the minister is in Azkaban? And what of the Boy who lived?
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Well, I'm here. That much I know and the rest isn't my problem anymore. This time I won't be there to clean up after stupid men with too much hunger for power. Staring out of the big windows down at the buzzing street below, the sun setting in the background. It really is a beautiful city.
My thoughts are interrupted by my stomach growling with hunger and I glance at the clock on the nightstand, 9 pm. Room service and a bath will make a good day turn in to a great evening. I call down to the reception and order food and a bottle of wine before walking in to the bathroom, I gasp when I see the tub, or pool would be more accurate. Turning on the water before walking back out to the bedroom to get all my toiletries and my book. I giggle knowing I'm going to spend my two nights in this hotel mostly in this amazing bathtub, reading and drinking wine and just take care of myself.
I walk back in to the bathroom, the hot water making the whole room full of steam, opening my toilet bag digging around for some of the oils Severus gave me. Lavender and white sage for relaxation sounds just perfect right now. I turn of the tap just as there is a knock on the door and a muffled "Room service". Skipping towards the door, wand in hand. Constant vigilance. Opening the door and smirk when I notice it's the Malfoy copy and motions for him to push the trolly inside of my room.
"Lobster rolls, garlic bread and a bottle of Chardonay" nose in the air like before and he motions for me to lift the cloche. I lift it and gasp for the effect biting my lip to stop my laughter at the pleased look on his face.
"Thank you so much" I hand him a 10$ bill and close the door after him.
Pushing the trolley in to the bathroom and quickly undress before stepping in to the warm water. The oils smell amazing and I feel myself relax almost immediately. I levitate the plate to hover above the water and pour a glass of wine. The moan slips past my lips when I taste the wine, delicious! And moan again when I take a bite of the lobster roll. God this is soo good. A total turn from yesterday.
Hours later I step out of the tub, drying myself with the ridiculously fluffy hotel towel and walk out of the bathroom. Putting on my new pyjamas, a blue silk tank top with matching shorts. Crawling under the covers closing my eyes and smile. The sheets are cool against my skin and the silk of my pyjamas feels nice, outside of the big windows of my room awaits a new adventure and I'm more than ready for it! Reaching for my phone I turn off my alarms and place it on the side table, yawning big before mumbling "Nox" and the room goes dark.

I wake up the next morning feeling well rested and refreshed. It's been a long time since felt this way waking up. I look out the window and the sun are shining brightly. Sitting up against the headboard taking in the view, everything is so big here. The big sky scrapers standing tall and proud, their windows reflecting then sunlight beautifully.

I decided to take advantage of the room service again and call for breakfast and pick up my book again while I wait.
This time I don't jump when there is a knock on the door and slip out of bed and open the door. There, in black auror robes and a sharp bob are none other than Tina Goldstein.
"Room service?" She says and smile. I let out a loud squeal and throw my arms around her, her tinkling laughter makes me laugh and I pull away keeping my hands on her shoulders.
"What are you doing here?" I ask smiling so big it hurts. I step aside and usher her inside and pull the trolley with me before closing the door.
" I got a floo call from Luna late last night, she told me you needed me and that I should go back to New York for a quick visit" smirking at me "She really is remarkable, isn't she?"
Laughing shaking my head in disbelief "She really is, the only one I told was Severus" I motion for her to join me at the table, "Please join me for breakfast and tell me everything"

We enjoy a big breakfast and catch up on everything and nothing. Tina retired one year after I started working in the ministry, she wanted to join her husband Newt Scamander on his search for magical beasts but we became close friends before she retired and exchanged letters often. They both became my friends really and were big supporters of my work and often helped me formulate my proposals before I delivered them to the regulation department. They shared my disappointment every time.

"How are Queenie and Jacob? Last I heard from Anthony they were in Egypt"
Taking a sip of my coffee before grabbing a slice of watermelon to nibble on.
" They are both in good health, thank you. They are still there and are searching for an ancient text about a charm to better occlude. You know how Queeine still struggles with it" I nod my head. After Grindelwald fucking with her head, she was riddled with guilt and got panic attacks from time to time when peoples thoughts got too lound. Poor Queeine I thought.
"I hope they find it, she deserves some peace. They both do" I say and smile. She smiles and finish her coffee. "So, what can I do to help you?" she asks and lean back in her seat.
"I would love a tour of your city to begin with! Then I would love for you to accompany me to the MACUSA. I read on their website that they had some problems settling a treaty between some shapeshifters and a clan of vampires"
She nods her head and smile "Sounds like a job for you" I laugh and finish my coffee before putting the dishes back on the trolley. "I'll bring it back down, you go get ready and meet me in the lobby "She says and walk towards the elevator before I can answer.

I close the door and quickly pull out some beige slacks and a burgundy blouse. I slip on my kitten heels and pull my hair up in a messy bun before grabbing my wand and shoving it down my beaded hand bag and rush out the door towards the elevator. I look around for tina when I reach the ground floor and smile when I catch her eye. She walks up to me and we exit the hotel and walk out to the busy streets of New York.
We stroll around and Tina points out buildings and tell me stories about each place. We sit down on a bench in central park and we both laugh until we cry when she tells me about the Erumpent that fell in love with Jacob.

We stop for some late lunch at an Asian restaurant called Tao Uptown and their Kung Pao Chicken is so good it makes me sad when it's gone. Tina laughs at the look on my face "Order some for dinner tonight, the do deliveries" That makes me almost wish this day is over so that I can relax in the tub and eat it again.
We walk towards MACUSA and I feel myself getting nervous. I grab Tinas arm and stop her making people bump in to us on the busy street. "What if they don't want my help? What if it's just like London?"
She hug me close "Stop with the What ifs Hermione! You are a valuable asset and they are stupid to not welcome you. And if they against all odds say no, they do not deserve your expertise and brilliant mind!"
She grabs my hand and pull me towards a huge sky scraper. She swipes her hand over the glass door and then open it and pull me with her inside.
I gasp and let go of her hand. I spin around taking everything in, its enormous and there are witches and wizards mingled with goblins and elfs everywhere.
A throat clearing behind me makes me snap out of my daze. I spin around and comes face to face with another well-known face. Her blond hair pulled up in a tight bun and her light brown piercing eyes kind and open.
"Madam President "I say and bow my head.
"Oh, please Miss Granger, you do not bow for anyone! It's so good to see you again. I was horrified when I read about what happened in London and got so worried when no one knew where you were! "
Looking down at my hands feeling like a child that ran away from home I blush and bite my lip, I glance at Tina, her shoulder shaking in silent laughter and I look back at madam Picquery. Her eyes dance with mirth and she place a hand on my shoulder "Don't be embarrassed my dear. You did the right thing leaving and coming here. You know you're always welcome here"
I laugh a little relieved "You reminded me of the headmistress of Hogwarts just now" She laughs and grab my hand. "Knowing Minerva, I take that as a compliment, come let's go to my office and talk "

I link my arm with Tina as we follow behind Madam Picquery. My eyes roam over the place trying to take every detail in when Tina leans in close and whisper in my ear
"You could probably sell her a pile of hippogriff dung and she would claim it to be a miracle, just be yourself Hermione and everything will work out perfectly"