Previously on Love Vessel Chapter 35: Dinner Mobiles And A Bone
Everyone except Harry headed towards the door. Sidling up to Hermione, he gave her a glare. "As much as I love and respect you, I'll arrest your arse if I find out you've turned some witch, bewitched or not, to a bone."
Giving Harry a hug and kiss on the cheek, Hermione countered. "As much as I love and respect you, you'd better bring a team."
Harry grinned as he extended his hand to Draco while regurgitating one of Hermione's own expressions. "I don't need a team. What was it you used to shout at me? Your wand Harry. Use your wand. I'll see myself out."
/*/
When they were alone, Draco gave Hermione a squeeze. "Selling mobiles, regaling our friends. Well done on all fronts love. Although you did have me going for a few moments, I never doubted you would keep our secret. Rogue witch. Hahaha. She was that. Let's have a bit more Fruit Fool before calling it a night." He remarked, pulling Hermione in close for a kiss.
Hermione leaned in for a kiss but disputed the fact she was ready to call it a night. "I'll say yes to the Fruit Fool, but I intend to sit here for a bit savoring the fact I put something over on Harry Potter, Auror."
Summoning the Fruit Fool, Draco retracted his statement. "Since you put it that way love, I'll forego calling it a night in favor of sitting here with my brilliant witch savoring the fact I was present the night she put one over on Harry Potter, Auror."
As she took a spoonful of the Fool, Hermione nodded at Draco while offering a quick bit of cheek. "Thought so."
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Chapter 36: Sunday Afterthoughts Monday Decisions
Draco and Hermione spent the next hour revisiting their afternoon and evening.
Hermione made an out of the blue comment. "From her astute comment, I think Bonita is exactly the right match for Blaise. Hahaha. This is only our first date. Go ahead hex him. I can get home on my own."
Draco who came to the defense of his mate responded. "Yes. Her answer was cheeky, but as Blaise said, she'll think differently after their second date. I believe you noticed Bonita didn't offer a response."
Laughing, Hermione snuggled against Draco's arm. "I did notice that. I think she wants to get one good shag before knowing what's what."
Leaning over to kiss Hermione on the top of her head, Draco whispered in her ear. "I think she just wants a shag…."
….."Which she can get anywhere. In fact, she might meet the next wizard the way she met Blaise, at Magical Mobiles. Perhaps Wesley Corwin will stop in."
Draco took a handful of Hermione's hair in his hand giving it a gentle tug. "You're barking. Anyway, I was joking. Blaise wouldn't allow that to happen."
Turning so she was facing Draco, Hermione gave him a little glare. "Blaise wouldn't allow? Come on love. If a witch wants to allow a wizard access to her knickers, that would be her choice alone. One offs sometime count for nothing."
Draco didn't like where the conversation was headed and wanted to change the subject, but Hermione wasn't ready to let it go.
Still facing Draco, Hermione continued on, but Draco pulled her to him and kissed her soundly on the lips.
"I've got plenty more where that came from. I want to forget about someone else's shags and concentrate on ours. Will you walk to our bed, or shall I carry you?"
After grabbing her wand to cast a clear up/clean up spell, Hermione pretended to think for a moment which tickled Draco.
"It's not that hard witch. By now we could have been on our second coupling."
Hermione laughed out loud as she grabbed Draco by the hand. "Keep talking Malfoy and you won't be getting a first coupling. I'll walk."
/*/
Halfway to the bedroom, Hermione stopped in her tracks.
"What?" Asked the wizard with the heavy dick.
"Where is our girl? Shouldn't she be running down the hall trying to get in the bedroom to plop down in her spot? Blue?"
No answer, no Blue.
His heavy dick forgotten. Draco was getting worried as well. "She's probably under the bed. I'll have a look."
Hermione was worried and irritated. Worried because she couldn't find Bella Blue and irritated that Draco thought Blue wouldn't come when she called. "Why would she be under the bed Draco? When has she ever hidden from us? That answer would be never."
Draco knew Hermione wasn't snapping at him personally. She was lashing out because she couldn't find Blue. Draco rose to his feet then went to stand directly in front of his witch. "Let's remain calm. Blue has to be somewhere in the flat unless of course she has learned to use the floo or a portkey. Come on. You check the loos and I'll check the study. She can't be far."
Hermione and Draco searched everywhere without finding Blue.
Now Hermione was fearful, of what she did not know. Blue had to be in the flat. Suddenly, both Draco and Hermione had the same epiphany at the same time.
"She may have gotten out the door."
"Let's check the hall. She may have gotten out."
Hermione and Draco gave each other a shaky smile as they rushed to check the hall which was quiet and empty. No Blue. By this time, Hermione was trembling thinking the worst.
Wrapping his arms around Hermione, Draco kissed her forehead. "Let's go back inside and check again. We must have missed something."
"You're right love. She has to be here somewhere. When I find her, I'm giving her a strong talking to. She can't be upsetting her mum and Da like this."
Following Hermione back into the flat, Draco was trying to keep from smiling. Blue was definitely in trouble. Her mum was going to give her a telling off.
/*/
When Laurie and Zacharias entered her flat, he removed his suit coat before excusing himself to the bathroom and as he did, his case with all the mobile information fell out of the pocket. "I've been holding this pee for ages. Would you just bring my case back to size so we can go over a few things?"
"Of course. Shall I pour us a drink?" She called out.
"That would be nice." Zach called back.
Zach had just finished zipping up and was about to wash his hands when Laurie let out a gods awful scream. Wand drawn, he went running. Glancing quickly around the living room, Zach didn't see a problem. Hurrying over to Laurie, he asked if she was alright.
"I'm fine just caught a bit off guard." She replied, covered in a blush from chin to forehead holding up a shivering Blue. "When I returned the case to size, I could hear scratching, so I opened it. As soon as I opened the case, she jumped out and went skittering across the floor. Hermione and Draco will kill us both."
Zach was surprised. "How in Merlin's good name did she get in there?"
"I imagine she climbed in to get away from all our noise and fell asleep. The poor dear must be frightened out of her wits. Speaking of frightened out of their wits, I think Draco and Hermione must be going mad wondering where their girl has gone."
"I believe that as well as fond of her as they are, but I have the perfect solution. Because I don't want to be hexed for turning up at their door uninvited at this time of night, I'll ring one of the mobiles to let them know what happened."
/*/
Hermione and Draco had just finished their second thorough search of the flat when they heard a ringing.
"What in Merlin's good name….?"
Hermione jumped up and went running for the study. "One of our mobiles is ringing."
Draco stood there with arms outstretched hoping his witch hadn't gone barking at the moon mad thinking Blue was somehow ringing the mobile. After two deep breaths, he laughed at himself. Of course Hermione didn't think Blue was calling. He was the one acting mad.
Following Hermione to the study, Draco went to stand by her trying to decipher what was being said on the other end. He was even more confused when Hermione told the caller he took her so he could bring her back, immediately. It became obvious someone had taken Blue. Why? For what reason?
After ending the call, Hermione turned to Draco with a big smile covering her face as she explained what happened. By the end of the summation, Draco was grinning as well. Blue had hopped her nosy arse into Zacharias' case and fallen asleep.
"My poor baby must be so frightened being away from us," moaned Hermione.
"From the sound of it, Blue wasn't the only one frightened. Sounds like Laurie gave herself and Zacharias a fright as well."
"Good. That's what they deserve for taking my baby."
Draco gave Hermione the stink eye. "Took your baby? It's only been five minutes and already you're revising history. Blue wasn't taken. She tried to do a bunk and failed. I assume she won't be getting a telling off after all."
Hermione returned Draco's stink eye. "Careful there Malfoy or you'll be the one getting the telling off."
Draco had just pulled Hermione to him when the doorbell rang. "To be continued." He whispered.
"Or not. Our daughter might need some pampering." Hermione replied as she brushed past Draco to get to the door.
/*/
Hermione opened the door to find a highly embarrassed, red faced Zacharias Smith holding out a cage. "My apologies for all of this. I should have checked my case before closing it. Laurie sends her apologies as well. She wouldn't even think about letting me transport Blue without a cage. It's an extra she had at the flat. Will you need me to stay until you've checked Blue over?"
Practically grabbing the cage out of Zach's hand, Hermione assured him she knew where to find him if anything was wrong with Blue.
Blue had heard her mum's voice and started playing to the crowd letting out loud, shrill meows.
Holding the cage up to eye level, Hermione told Blue to hush. Blue gave one last soft purr then remained quiet. The loud, shrill meows were done.
Zach gave a shaky smile before wishing Hermione, Draco and Blue another good night. Draco extended his hand to Zach thanking him for returning Blue.
Blue heard Draco's voice and let out one more loud, shrill meow before Hermione called her a bad girl.
/*/
Letting out a loud sigh, Hermione sat the cage on the enlarged living room table and opened the cage door to grab her baby. "Mum and Da missed you you bad girl. I was worried, but your Da thought you had done a bunk."
Draco was mouthing something but Hermione really wasn't paying attention so he had to stick up for himself. "Please don't tell her that. What you should be doing is giving her a telling off for getting into places she shouldn't and scaring us to death."
"I won't be doing any such thing Draco Malfoy. Our girl has had enough of a fright. We're just lucky she didn't climb into the pocket of Mr. First Date."
Hermione's remark about Blaise caused Draco to chuckle. "You're right about that love. Blaise would probably still have both feet on the couch screaming in terror."
Hermione smiled as she let Blue loose so she could show Draco some love, which she did by climbing onto his lap and snuggling in."
As Draco stroked Blue's fur, Hermione moved closer. She began running one hand through Draco's hair casually letting her fingers rub against his sleeping dick as she stroked Blue with the other hand. "Bella Blue is safely home. Is there something you want to show me?"
Letting out a soft groan, Draco squeezed his legs together intent on not disturbing Blue. "I'd love to show you something after I reassure Blue that I didn't think she'd done a bunk on her parents."
Hermione pushed her hand between Draco's legs as she leaned in to kiss his neck. "Hurry up then because I want to be shown something."
As if on cue, Blue jumped off Draco's lap and padded over to her food and water bowls with ears standing up straight as she sniffed the air. She recognized when her mum and Da wanted to get up to something. Their scent was overwhelming.
Draco and Hermione sat there watching as Blue took food and water then headed to her bed with tail standing straight up in the air.
With the knuckles of one hand pressed against her mouth and eyes wide in amazement, Hermione turned to Draco softly remarking that their daughter had heard what she'd said about him showing her something. "Our girl is a menace. A lovely menace, but a menace for sure. She knows when we talk sex."
Draco was smirking as he stood and reached for Hermione's hand. "Told you, but you wouldn't listen. She knows way more than any kneazle should. Let's hurry to the bedroom before she decides to take top spot on the bed."
As the last of the sentence left Draco's mouth, Blue gazed directly at him and let out a long, loud purr ending with a soft meow before putting her nose back down between her paws.
As Draco pushed and pulled Hermione to the bedroom, he huffed at her. "I believe Blue just set me straight about her taking top spot on the bed. The last bit probably meant she wasn't worried because she had her own spot. Pretty soon, she'll be asking to use the study."
A giggling Hermione told Draco to stop talking nonsense and close the bedroom door, which he did.
/*/
Laurie was nervously waiting when Zacharias arrived back to her flat. "You seem to be in one piece Zach. No hexes thrown then?"
Zach wrapped his arms around Laurie and left a kiss on her forehead. "No hexes thrown. Although, Hermione did threaten to come find me if anything was wrong with Blue. I thinks she was joking though."
Snuggling up to Zach, Laurie made a half humorous, half serious remark. "I hope she was joking because I wouldn't want you turned into a bone and displayed on the top shelf in her living room."
Zach laughed hysterically. "Yes, there's that. Now, if I may be so bold, may I invite you to the bedroom where I will share with you my manly prowess. That way, you'll have something to remember if I disappear and another large bone does appear on Hermione's shelf. Shall we?"
"Invitation accepted. I want to make use of your lovely bone before you're turned into a bone," remarked Laurie as she made a quick circle with her wand to lower the lights.
Lifting Laurie so her feet left the floor, Zach chided her. "Enough about Hermione's bone. Your only worry should be the bone that has formed between my legs."
Okay, was all Laurie said, because, at that moment, the only bone that interested her was the one Zach was offering.
/*/
Jessie and Theo tried to have a last drink. However, an amorous Theo had taken the drink from Jessie's hand suggesting she get her things together for the portkey home.
Jessie pulled a pout. "Had your fill then? Seems like my British lad is trying to get rid of me."
Theo laughed out loud as he began pulling Jessie towards the bed. "Packing up be damned. The only reason your British lad has for getting you to the bedroom is to share some love before you leave. I won't be seeing you until Wednesday or Tuesday or perhaps tomorrow after work."
Warm feelings coursed through Jessie as she let Theo undress her. Even though he was joking, his words made her moist. The best thing she'd ever done was hang onto this British lad. Now naked except for knickers, Jessie whispered to Theo. "You are welcome in Wales any day you choose."
Laying Jessie on her back, Theo spoke as he removed her knickers. "I know that. Now give me some of that Wales love."
Which she did.
/*/
After sex, Jessie and Theo were discussing her trip home with Theo giving explicit orders. "You now have a mobile. I know portkeys are safe, but I'll need you to ring me straightaway when you land. Don't even take time to use the loo. Ring me then pee. I want to be sure you got home safely. I need to know you're safe."
Jessie kissed Theo on the shoulder promising to ring him first thing before heading to the bathroom. "I'll do my pee here so I won't have to use the bathroom at home."
Theo reached out with a snakelike movement to grab Jessie by the hand. "I'm not joking Jess. You are important to me. Letting you travel back to Wales or anywhere else alone does not sit well with me. In fact, I don't have any clients before 1:00 pm. To save myself a worry we'll take a multiple user portkey and I'll accompany you home. You use this loo and I'll use the front one." He added, jumping out of bed.
"Alright Theo. I'd like that."
Jessie cried from happiness all through her shower. She was important to her British lad.
Thirty five minutes later, they engaged the portkey. The two happy lovers were on their way to Wales.
/*/
Harry, who was already in bed watched Hannah as she undressed. "I think that thing was a real bone."
"What are you on about Harry?" Asked Hannah, pulling on pajamas.
"The bone. I've known Hermione a long time. I think the story she told us is true. I've seen the result of a human to bone Transfiguration while at Hogwarts, as has Hermione. Besides, she has the strength and power to perform that type of spell. While it is a nice bit of work, it is illegal under Ministry law. I'll be speaking to her in private tomorrow."
Harry looked over to see Hannah glaring at him. "You'll be speaking to Hermione in private about some bloody bone? Why? Are you calling your best friend and sister a liar? I think that won't go over to well with Hermione. You'd better think before you start accusing."
Harry sighed. Hannah was right. If he challenged Hermione's explanation, it would be tantamount to calling her a liar which he didn't want to do. To appease Hannah, he said what he thought she wanted to hear. "You're right love. I had on my Auror hat when I should have had on my welcome guest hat. Now why don't you bring that lovely bottom over here. I need something soft on which to rest my head."
The glaring look disappeared from Hannah's face as she walked sexily towards her Auror.
Harry smiled at his witch, but his mind was on the conversation he would be having with Miss Granger in the morning. He felt a bit stressed over misleading Hannah, but he hadn't lied. He'd just omitted a few facts. As Hannah removed her pajamas, whatever stress he'd been feeling evaporated. It was time to get his mind off a bone and onto his witch.
/*/
Blaise and Bonita ended their night over a drink with Blaise teasing her about the comments she'd made.
Bonita gave him a saucy wink as she waved her wand sending her coat and shoes to the bedroom. "I meant every word."
"No you didn't, did you?"
Raising her glass in a salute, Bonita made a non-committal shrug. "I did at the time I said it. However, I have since reassessed. I'll hold any decision until after our second date."
Blaise let out the breath he'd been holding. Bonita wasn't giving him the push off, she was simply being cheeky. "Shall we have one more drink before I leave?"
"No thank you Blaise. I had a lovely time, but I'm tired. Thank you for seeing me home. I'm hoping you won't let too much time go by before asking for that second date. We have mobiles, ring me."
Blaise stood extending his hand. "Will you walk me to the door and allow me a goodnight kiss?"
"That would be a yes and yes. I can do both. Thank you again for inviting me to dinner with your friends."
"My pleasure. We will definitely do it again." He said, lifting Bonita's chin to kiss her mouth. "Goodnight, sleep well."
"Goodnight Blaise."
/*/
Bonita had showered and was pulling her nightgown over her head when her mobile rang. "Who the heck is calling at this time of night? That blasted Zach better not be….." She stopped in mid sentence because the caller-Id showed Blaise.
Mr. Zabini. Did you get home and realize you left your wand on my couch?
Blaise chuckled.
No such thing Miss Capshaw. I have spent the last twenty minutes arguing with myself over whether I should make the brazen move of ringing you this late. I won.
Bonita laughed out loud.
Make it quick Mr. Zabini because, as I've told you, I'm tired.
Of course. I'm calling to ask for that second date. I'd like to take you to dinner Tuesday evening. I can pick you up at your shop, if you like.
A little annoyed but very delighted, Bonita didn't hesitate to answer while thinking Blaise Zabini was becoming more interesting by the hour.
I'd love that Blaise. Rather than pick me up at the shop, pick me up here. I'll be ready by 7:30. Ring me when you're on your way. Thank you for the call. It's lovely. Goodnight again Blaise. I look forward to Tuesday.
As do I lovely. Goodnight.
After the call ended, both Blaise and Bonita were chuffed with each thinking the other was a definite keeper.
/**/
Monday morning, Hermione and Draco woke to find Blue settled in between them.
"She's learned to turn the knob. I'm calling the Prophet."
Hermione laughed as she turned to put her feet into her slippers. "It's too early for your nonsense Malfoy"
Reaching over, Draco pulled Hermione backwards to kiss her. "Ah! My witch has wakened in her natural state, churlish and surly. I should be irritated after all the good loving I gave her, but I'm not. I'm used to it."
An almost squished Blue made a run for the door.
Hermione pulled away giggling. "You've run your daughter away. Since I'm almost on my feet, I'll shower first and your lazy, lout arse can get a few more winks."
"Yes love. I am a lazy lout when I'm with you. I think I caught it from the Auror Harry Potter. He's as lazy as they come."
Shaking her head, Hermione headed for the shower calling back that he should say that to Harry's face.
Draco shrugged as he called back. "I thought I already had."
/*/
One breakfast and thirty five minutes later, Draco planted a sizzling kiss on Hermione's lips before stepping aside so she could step through to the Ministry. Five minutes after that, he stepped into the floo and stepped out at Malfoy Investments intent on starting the day and perhaps selling a few mobiles.
With his Wonder Wizard Watch showing 6:45, Draco just had time to drop his case on a chair and pick up folders needed at the meeting. He was two steps out the door when he had to turn around to get the information about mobiles out of his case. He made it to the conference room with five minutes to spare.
Never having seen their superior cut a meeting this close, all three Directors gave Draco a quick look, a very quick look. Draco may have made them all Directors, but he hadn't made any of them wizards in charge of his life.
As Draco sat down and closed the door with a quick snap of his wand, George, Henry and Roscoe got ready to present their portion of business information to owner and President Draco Malfoy. However, before any of the wizards could speak, Draco made an announcement.
"After we conclude the business portion of our meeting, I'd like the three of you to remain behind as I have a matter to discuss I believe will interest the lot of you and our staff as well."
"Shall I send an interoffice to have staff meet us here for 9:00?" Asked Roscoe.
George and Henry cringed slightly. They had so hoped they would get through this meeting without their President raking one or all over the coals. It seemed that today was not going to be that day. Roscoe had opened his fool mouth and the rubbish simply fell out. If Draco hadn't specifically asked to have all staff come to the meeting room, he didn't want all staff to come to the meeting room. Roscoe should know better.
Before Draco could take Roscoe and perhaps him and Henry to task, George cleared his throat and quickly addressed the situation. "I don't mean to be intrusive Roscoe, but any all inclusive staff meeting is never set without at least a week's notice, more if possible, and done in staggered groups."
The frown that had briefly appeared on Draco's face disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. He had nothing to add to George's comments. He shuffled a few documents around as he waited for Roscoe to reply.
"Of course you're right George. Simply trying to be proactive. It seemed…."
George sighed. The fucking blighter was going to keep going.
Cutting Roscoe off before he got himself in any deeper, Henry addressed Draco. "Alright boss. Sounds intriguing. Right now, I'll be presenting sales numbers for the last three months. I think you'll be pleased."
"Good man. I thought I was going to be listening to Roscoe spout nonsense for the entirety of this meeting. Let me hear what you have."
/*/
Aside from Roscoe nearly blowing up the meeting, everything went well. George presented and was given a well done. Henry presented and was given a well done. Even with his small hiccup, Roscoe presented and was given a well done as well.
Before closing out this portion of the meeting, Draco told the three wizards to keep doing what they were doing just do it better. The three Directors smiled at Draco's small bit of humor. It wasn't often that he was humorous.
/*/
With the business end closed, Draco handed out the informational packets from Magical Mobiles. "I'd like you to have a look at this information. I intend to purchase business mobiles for upper management, middle management and staff. That's definite. I suggest that my top managers and executives purchase one for personal use. After we meet with staff sometime this week, most likely Friday." Here Draco turned to Roscoe. "You may set it up for the big conference room Roscoe."
A bit of red appeared across Roscoe's nose, but he answered in the affirmative. "Of course Draco. You can count on me."
"We have a 1:00 pm meeting with the new managers. Have it set up by then so we can pass on the information. I plan to attend the 1:00 pm to share with them what I'm sharing with you. I don't want to push, but I would like an answer about personal mobiles before you leave this room. For staff, I don't think it's necessary for them to have two mobiles as they will not have any sensitive information on their mobiles. We'll speak more about it this afternoon. As an FYI, the proprietor of Magical Mobiles and a few of his staff are willing to come here to hold instructional classes, so no worries on that end. My last thought for now is for you three to talk up personal mobiles. It's the way of the future and that's where we are going, into the future. I've been speaking long enough. Shall I put you down for personal mobiles?"
The three wizards answered almost in unison.
"I'm in."
Count me in as well."
You may include me."
Draco nodded at each man in turn as he pulled out his own mobile to show "Good. Have a look. You won't regret your choice. You might also think about sharing information with your mates and dates."
George, Henry and Roscoe allowed themselves a quick smile. Mates and dates. Draco was in rare form this morning.
Glancing at his Wonder Wizard Watch, Draco excused his executives adding that he wanted an exact head count of staff by the end of day.
Henry spoke up. "I'll have a count for you before 5:00 Draco. See you this afternoon."
"Thanks Draco. I look forward to ringing you to have a chat."
Draco grinned. "And I look forward to not answering if your name pops up on my mobile George."
"If you don't answer, I'll always have my mates and dates." George replied with a smirk."
"Alright! Alright! Enough hilarity. Go check to see if our new managers are making Malfoy Investments some money. While you're at it, you three make sure you're making us money as well. I'll see you all at 1:00."
/*/
Back in his own office, Draco looked down at the orders in his hands. Perhaps he should give Zacharias Smith a courtesy call to let him know there will be a large order coming through. No perhaps. He had to call Zacharias to set up a date and time for the instructional sessions.
Picking up the mobile, Draco pressed a certain button and voila, the names of his contacts appeared. Pressing Zach's name, Draco listened at the tone which meant the number was being dialed. While waiting for Zach to pick up, Draco wholeheartedly agreed with his witch. The mobile device was going to be big.
/*/
While Draco was waiting for Zach to pick up, Hermione and Harry were having a face off and both were irritated.
"I love you Hermione, but I want to know the truth. I'm serious in my intent. Did you transfigure a witch to a bone?"
"I love you too Harry, but I've just come from a tiresome meeting with Wesley Corwin an egotistical wizard who thinks the magical world revolves around him." I don't need any more bullshite until at least lunch. If you've come to annoy me, I suggest you go away and come back later."
"I'm sorry about Corwin Hermione but I need you to give me a direct answer. Did you or did you not transfigure a witch called Deidra into the bone that currently sits on your top shelf?"
Hermione wavered. Should she admit her wrong doing or should she continue to deny everything. The thought of being in a Ministry holding cell didn't sound welcoming. "You're being an arse Harry Potter, but if you want to arrest me, arrest me. I will not discuss this shite any further. I'm busy. Leave or arrest me."
Harry and Hermione stood toe to toe.
Letting out a loud breath, Harry stepped back. "We should both calm down. I'm not here to arrest you Hermione, I'm here to find out the truth."
Hermione, who was done with the whole conversation pulled out the winning card. She teared up. "We are debating apples and oranges Harry. I told a fucking story to a group of friends and I'm being vilified for it. If you believe I have done something illegal, call your team, because as I've said, you won't be dragging me anywhere on your own."
At this point, Harry knew he had gone too far. Carefully approaching his sister and champion, he wrapped her in his arms. "Stop Hermione. It is not my intention to make you cry. Your story is your story. As an Auror, I would be remiss if I didn't check it out. Please stop crying love or I'll expect Malfoy to come through the doors huffing and puffing ready for a duel. I apologize for doubting you. Okay?"
Wiping her eyes, Hermione gave Harry a soulful look. "Okay. Now will you leave so I can get back to work?"
Harry grinned. "As long as I'm back in your good graces, I'll leave. Please don't mention any of this to Hannah. I like my arse right where it is. Love you Granger. Hannah and I will probably see you on the weekend."
Chuffed she had gotten rid of another know it all wizard, Hermione sucked in air and let it out as a loud breath while wondering if she should leave the Ministry and start a company run by all witches, because wizards could be such arses.