"We have to buy a new generator. I don't know why this isn't working" Mrs. Granger said sighing and walking into the dark kitchen, where Hermione is lighting a candle on the counter sitting on one of the chairs.

"Let it be, mom. Stop complaining..." Amanda said rolling her eyes, patting Scorpius softly on his back as he lay head over her shoulders. They both took their seats on each sides of Hermione "Go on my dear sister, what happened at the office today?"

Hermione groaned "The director Ronald..." She said and her sister nodded her head "Is a total Grump... The three of them fight all the time, then make up the next minute" Mrs. Granger and Amanda smiled softly "I have never seen such close friends, they do everything together".

Suddenly Mrs. Granger interrupted "Viktor called today. He's coming from Bulgaria".

"But, Why did he call you" Hermione asked frowning.

"Well..." Mrs. Granger drawled with a thoughtful expression before she said "He said your phone was off...".

Amanda scoffed "It's not that, this is the latest technique... get the mother on your side and the daughter will follow".

Mrs. Granger shook her head annoyed "Shut up, you pip-squeak! What's wrong with Viktor? He's a great soccer player, have an own team, got an own house, he's been your good friend growing up, he knows you well and most of all he is aware of our financial situation".

"Mom stop, he's just a friend" Hermione finally talked up "Please don't get any idea. It is important to marry someone you are in love with".

Ron, Seamus, Neville and Hermione sat in the meeting room of Ron's office, discussing about their project. Seamus directed his question to the red head "Why don't you like this concept?".

"Seamus if you don't mind, I have a better concept to make this project successful" Ron said half circling in his chair and avoiding looking at Hermione.

"Go on".

"Instead of love, let's base the concept on lust" he said glancing at Hermione now "In my opinion, the young generation has become brand conscious. They want to dress well, impress others"

He turned in his chair to look at Hermione straight "The love at first site... are all fake and I believe people only feel attraction. It's nothing love just lust".

Harry had just entered the meeting room and witnessing Seamus sitting there he started to back up but Neville called him in smirking and Harry entered begrudgingly, glaring at him.

"Seamus, I think this is totally wrong" Hermione just finished saying at the exact time when Neville tripped Harry with his leg which resulted in him landing on Seamus lap before the bespectacled man quickly stood up.

Seamus gasped in surprise "I think it is right..." He yelled cheerfully "You are naughty" he purred looking at Harry before he turned in his chair to face Ron "You are right Ron... Let's focus on lust instead of love. Hermione darling, Stay here, change the concept and then come...Okay?" He said and stood beside a nervous looking Harry.

"By the way, Sonia's fashion show is happening tonight and all of you must come. I'll wait for you" he said kissing Harry on his cheek and walking out.

Harry lunged at Neville, who began laughing out loud and they started a playful fight, getting out of the room and it instantly become awkward between Ron and her "Are you mad at me".

"No" Hermione simply said packing up her things and ignoring him.

"Actually it doesn't matter what you think" he said rudely "Because, what I gave was the real picture. You know it's being practical".

Hermione crossed her hands and looked at him with narrowed eyes "You can't logically analyze everything in this world. Love cannot be explained, it has to be experienced".

Ron got up and walked into his cabin to witness Harry sitting in his chair with legs resting on the table, Neville was standing besides him and he was laughing "He got my ear man... what the hell!" Harry said annoyed "It is all because of you... you think it's funny?" Neville laughed and looked at Ron, who stood behind Harry letting out a huge sigh.

"Hey... Now who's the one flirting?" He asked mockingly.

"Don't irritate me... Such a nonsense" Ron snapped "Love comes with a look..." He started speaking in Hermione's tone before Neville interrupted him.

"Ron... Don't talk loudly" Neville warned looking outside the glass door where Hermione is working on her laptop glancing at them discussing and waiting for them to join her in discussing the project further "She is waiting out there to help us, she may hear you".

"Let her hear" Ron shrugged scoffing "I don't get it. I can't take it for five minutes, how are you able to flirt for five hours?".

Harry laughed "You think he's bad? His father goes to beach often just to check out some hot girls in bikini" he said and Ron joined in his laugh, Neville smacked Harry.

"Mock me all you want, but I have already made progress. But there's a quiet romance going on between us" he said smugly.

Ron arched an eyebrow "When did this happen?" He asked and suddenly Hermione opened the door and peaked in.

"Excuse me guys. You all seem busy... may be I should leave?" She asked bossily.

"Sorry, please wait for 2 minutes. I'll be right with you" Neville said beaming and Hermione nodded.

"Are you guys coming to the show tonight?"

"No, sorry" Ron said bluntly.

"It's a big show, Sonia is a big model. Seamus will be expecting you" Hermione suggested but she well know enough that they aren't gonna come and walked out.

Neville turned to Ron and Harry "You guys, sorry but I don't think I'll be having lunch with you two today, I'm going with her".

"To clean her plates you mean?" Harry asked, Neville smacked him again and Ron laughed watching him run out.

Just as Neville opened the door, a handsome muscular guy entered the place smiling at Hermione "Hey Hermione".

Hermione stood up too grinning "Viktor... What a surprise. When did you come?".

"This morning" he said happily and Hermione noticed Neville.

"By the way, this is Neville. Neville... This is Viktor, my childhood friend" Viktor extended his hand to Neville, who hesitantly shook it looking away.

"Hi Neville. Viktor". Then the door opened again, Harry and Ron joining them smirking at Neville.

"Hey... I'm Harry" he shook his hand with Viktor.

"Hi. I'm Ron" Ron said, he looked at Neville "You said you wanted to eat. Finish and join us" he said, Harry and him walked out.

"Careful, it's two plates now" Harry commented walking out and Neville ran behind them, Hermione and Viktor smiled confused.

"Are you at least going to tell me where we are going?" Ron asked glancing at his daughter who was waiting for him on the bed already ready with help of Ron and reading a book.

"I told you dad, It's a surprise" Rose said, rolling her eyes. Thank god she hadn't seen herself in mirror yet, Ron thought.

"Fine. Don't tell me, just be ready to get embarrassed when I enter one of your friend's birthday parties looking like I'm going to a wedding" Ron shook his head after combing his not-so-red hair. They started the car, Ron driving to the address Rose gave him on a card.

When they reached the place Ron groaned loudly "You're evil Rose, just like your aunt" and Rose smiled.

Hermione tapped on their car window smiling at Rose beckoning her out and when Rose got off, Hermione gasped looking at the horrible makeup Ron did for her "Oh, my god. What have you done to her face" She said taking out her tissue and wiping the overshades on her face.

Ron got out of the car and walked to the other side "You planned this, didn't you?".

"I don't have any idea what you are talking about" Hermione said crossing her hands over her chest and shrugging.

"You used my daughter, to get me here".

"Oh please!" Hermione scoffed "I just called Rose, I don't have any idea you would come along".

"Wow" Ron said in disbelief.

"Okay. Stop both of you" Rose said coming in between "Dad. Ms. Granger is right. She only called me and I asked her about the night out plan, so she was okay with you coming along".

"Well then, have a nice evening with her" Ron told his daughter but glaring at Hermione.

"What are you gonna do till then?" Hermione was confused.

"I'm..." Ron was thinking of something before Scorpius opened his mouth.

"Mummy, I wanna eat" Scorpius adamantly said tugging on Hermione's hand.

"That..." Ron pointed to Scorpius "That's what I'm gonna do" he said before bending over, hands on his knees "Hey kid, there is a good restaurant nearby, they serve all kinds of burgers, sandwiches, desserts. D'you wanna go?"

"Yes!" Scorpius yelled cheerfully, jumping up and down.

"But what about us?" Rose pouted.

"Wait for us. We'll join you both within a few minutes" Hermione informed Ron with a disapproving glare.

"Please welcome the international sensational diva. Soniya!" The announcer cheered and the whole crowd clapped their hands.

Soniya walked down the stage, in her slow fascinating cat walk before doing a twirl at the edge and going back, while swaying her hips a little more.

Hermione and Rose stood on the sideline of the stage beside Seamus clapping their hands "Come with me" she said to the girl and they both walked into the backroom.

They entered the room to see Soniya scrolling on her mobile with one hand, donned in a casual dress, sighing in relief while sipping an apple juice with her other hand.

"Hey Soniya" She called.

Soniya smiled at Hermione "Oh, hey Hermione" she said before looking at Rose with the same smile "And who is this little angel?"

"Hi, I'm Rose" Rose said extending her hand.

Soniya arched an eyebrow "Oh, look at this. Your daughter is as smart as you Hermione".

"Er...That..." Hermione was going to correct her when Rose tugged on her hand and winked.

"Oh, thank you. You are right, I'm as smart as my mum here" Rose said beaming at both women, while Hermione smiled back.

"Soniya. I'm here to talk about the project you signed last month. We can start the discussion if you are ready"

"Yeah. Sure" Soniya agreed.

"Okay then, I'll go out and call Seamus in" She said waving at Soniya before walking out with Rose.

After ten minutes they walked to the nearby restaurant they guessed Ron and Seamus would be in, they entered to witness Scorpius and Ron laughing maniacally. Scorpius had his mouth and top part of his shirt stained with dried ice cream and Ron was feeding him, the small crowd in the restaurant was watching them.

"Looks like you two were off fine without us" Hermione said pulling off the chair for Rose and sitting on one herself.

"You hadn't waited for us" Rose said in disbelief.

"Well what can we do. You two took so long to join us. Besides, we were starving" Ron said pointing between him and Scorpius, who nodded smiling.