Love actually

Pheniox_Girl

Rating: G
Genres: Romance, Humor
Relationships: Harry & Hermione
Book: Harry & Hermione, Books 1 - 5
Published: 26/01/2005
Last Updated: 17/03/2005
Status: in_progress

My take on the movie Love actually. Harry is Minister of Magic and Hermione's his political advisor. Ron and Luna are happily married. Or are they? And Draco and Ginny... in love?? *main focus will be H/Hr*

Chapters

1. chapter one

2. chapter two

3. chapter three

4. AUTHORS NOTE- NOT A CHAPTER!

5. chapter five

6. chapter five

1. chapter one

Disclaimer: JKR characters, I'm just playing my own game of make believe.

Ok, so this is that plot bunny that was hoping circles in my head. It's my take on the movie Love actually. It is one of my favorite movies. I'm doing it in my own style, the only thing I am really taking from the movie is the idea of Harry as Minister, and the story ending on a holiday. In this case I chose Valentine's Day instead of Christmas, as it is approaching in the next month. I'm going to include the ships Ron/Luna and Draco/Ginny. It'll be interesting as I've never before written a fic with those two ships. I've mentioned R/L in a story or two, but never written any interaction between Ron and Luna. It is a H/Hr fic so the main focus will be them, don't worry.

All of those waiting for the sequel to Hermione's Story, have no fear I am working on it and it'll take priority over this. I figure I have four weeks to work on this, while all of you are patiently waiting for Hermione's Story Rediscovered (that's the sequels name).

Enjoy and please drop a review if you get the chance.

As Always~Pheniox_Girl

Love actually

~*5 Weeks to Valentine's Day*~

Harry and Hermione's Story

It was ten years after Voldemort's defeat and Harry Potter was starting his first day as the youngest, and first bachelor Minister of Magic in history. At the ripe young age 28 Harry had been elected in the closest election any witch and wizard could remember. He had bet out the previous Minister running for re-election by just 5% of the votes. Many credited his success to his best friend and political advisor Hermione Granger. They had been working towards Harry political triumph since Voldemort's defeat. Not many knew why Harry decided to make a life in politics. Many close to him were surprised that he had chosen this route, they had always assumed once the final battle was over he would disappear from the public eye. Hermione was the only one who wasn't, and the only one who knew the reason why. He had told her not long after the battle that he had made a decision, that he was going to do everything in his power to prevent the rise of another Dark wizard. He had decided to accomplish this by running for public offices, a political career. It wasn't enough to become an Auror and fight them, he wanted to ensure there were measures in place to prevent it from happening. So they had talked and it was decided that Hermione would help him in anyway possible. And so they had spent the next ten years planning and achieving. Finally all the hard work had paid off and they had reached their goal a lot sooner then they had expected....

Harry pulled up to the front of the Ministers house in a black SUV and got out to a mob of reports from all over the world, each representing a major news paper from every country. Harry got out and waved to the reports and was ushered into the house by his Auror bodyguard. Once inside he was greeted by Hermione who had a huge grin on her face. Harry's face lit up when he saw her and he made his way right to her.

"Hermione." He said and swept her up into a huge hug. He let her go and she readjusted her robes to lay flat again.

"Morning Minister. May I introduce you to your house staff sir?" She asked, grinning, clearly enjoying calling him by his new title. He grinned back seeing the enjoyment on her face.

"Only if you promise not to talk to me like that in private." He whispered to her, a grin still plastered to his face.

"Yes Harry, but for now I have to refer to you in that way for appearances sake. Ok?" She whispered back, clearly happy she could still refer to him as 'Harry', even if it was just in private."Now let me introduce you to the staff." He followed her to a group of four people.

"Mr. Wentworth- Your Butler. He is incharge of the house of staff. The maids, chefs, you name it he's in charge of it. " Hermione said.

"Minister, sir, it is an honor to be serving you. It will be a great pleasure." Mr.Wentworth said, bowing deeply.

"Yes well, just don't let it get to you. I wouldn't want to have to break in a new butler." Harry said jokingly to the man.

"Quite right sir." Mr. Wentworth said, a grin now on his wrinkled face. Hermione took a step to the right to the next person in line. It was a woman who seemed to be the same age as Mr. Wentworth, if not a little older.

"Minister, meet the Head of Household, Mrs. Bray. It's her job to make sure that things run smoothly. Basically the job your wife would have done if you were married." Hermione blushed slightly at the end of her statement. Mrs. Bray gave a simple nod of her head though a smile played on her lips.

"Sir." Mrs. Bray said.

"Nice to meet you ma'am. I quite appreciate you playing wife for me. I've been a little busy to actually go out and pick one of those up." Harry said

"Quite understandable sir. It's no trouble at all sir." Mrs. Bray looked much happier then she had just moments before, even thought she had been wearing a smile.

Hermione made the introductions to the next two staff members. Both where women, one in her mid-forties who was head chef. Harry noticed she wore a sour face and wondered if that was just how she was, or if she had wanted the other man to win. The last was a woman in her mid-twenties, had long straight blonde hair, and legs that seemed o go on for ever..

"Har-I mean Minister this is Mia. She's knew to the staff and is in charge of seeing that you get whatever you need. Food, one of the cars, anything. I suppose you could call her your personal assistant." Harry looked down Hermione startled by the change of the tone of her voice. He couldn't place it but it was one he had never heard Hermione use. Besides that she had slipped and almost called him 'Harry' when she had just told him that she had to keep up appearances.

"Minister." She nodded.

"Mia. Is that your real name or short for something?" Harry asked politely.

"It was a compromise between my parents. My father wanted a family name, any one, he didn't care. My mum choose Amelia because she liked the nickname Mia. My dad didn't like the name, so they choose Mia so that my mum had her way, and my dad sort of had his." She said, a dazzling smile showing of her perfect white teeth.

"Well then... Thank you for that. I hope it see you around." Harry said politely to her.

"As do I sir." Mia said

"Minister, we should go to your office and take a look at some papers waiting for you." Hermione said already halfway down a hallway. Harry started after her and followed her into an office at the end. He walked in and closed the door behind them. Hermione sat down at a seat across from his desk going through a pile of official looking letters. Harry walked around and sat down on the other side.

"Hermione?" He asked. Her demeanor back there had him worried and he wanted to know what was wrong.

"Mhmm." She said not looking up from the pile.

"What was that back there?" He asked.

"What was what?" She asked in a distracted tone.

"Hermione look at me right this instance!" He said in a low but stern tone. She immediately looked up at him, giving him her full attention. "Again. What was that back there?"

"And again Harry. What was what?" She asked.

"Your attitude towards Mia. You seemed as though you... didn't like her. Why?" He asked, his voice gentle and his worry evident. He saw a blush come to her cheeks but didn't know why. She looked back at the pile of papers and started rifling through them again.

"It was nothing Harry. It wasn't intentional, I just noticed we were running behind schedule and was trying to move quickly. Ok?" Hermione saw what she was looking for and brought it out. She started reading it for a moment before she started talking again. Only this time it was all business. "Now we need to discuss this issue in your first press conference. It's an important..."

Harry leaned back in his chair and put his hands behind his head. He watched her go on about some issue or another but wasn't listening. All he could think about was how beautiful she was, and ever now and then the thought of earlier would pass his mind. This would bring the question to mind,

What was wrong with Hermione?

2. chapter two

Disclaimer: JKR's characters and someone's movie. I'm just playing pretend.

So here's the second installment. The first three chapters are going to tell each potential and already couples, story. So the only one left is Ginny and Draco. That's going to be the hardest chapter to write I think. It may take me a couple of hours to write. I have a snow day so I'm not that worried. I'll try and have it up by the end of the day, if not it'll deffintely be out tomorrow.

As Always~Pheniox_Girl

Ron and Luna's Story

Ron and Luna had been married ten years ago right before the final battle had taken place. To everyone that knew them they were the happiest married couple they knew. Many married couples they knew, or soon to be married like Ginny and Dean, would fight at least once a month, though they always made up. Ron and Luna though had never fought as far as anyone knew> Many were sure they had but that the fights had never been truly bad and were far and few in-between. They only four people who knew this to be false was Harry and Hermione who both happened to apparate over at the wrong moment, and their two children. Nine year old Robert Bilbus, known as Bobby and seven year old Jayne Elisabeth, known as Beth, could hear they're parents fights on an almost daily basis. Neither knew why they fought, that's was just how it had been for as long as they could remember.

Ron worked as the assistant couch to the Tutshill Tornados Quidditch team. He had hoped to play professional Quidditch when he left school but an injury he received in the final battle prevented him from playing. Luna worked as a freelance writer, though many of her articles were published in the Quibbler she was fairly well known in the wizarding community. Both enjoyed their jobs as it provided them with everything they wanted, Luna to stay home with her children but still write and Ron could be near quidditch and still have the off season to spend with his children. Luna had recently started think of going to work, both children attended Muggle grade school in the day and she got bored sitting home by herself. This time that is the cause for the argument both their children are listening to as they sit in the lounge....

"Luna your the one that said you wanted to stay home! Why all of a sudden do you feel the need to go to work? Am I not making enough money?" Ron almost shouted.

"No Ronald. I get bored sitting here all day wit nothing to do. Both Bobby and Beth are in school and it's Harry for goodness sake! Your telling me you don't want me to work for your best friend?" Luna said exasperated. They were just going in circles now.

"I'm not say that. I think it would be great if you worked for Harry, I just don't understand why." Ron said, his voice lower and a little more gentle.

"I'm just bored Ron, I need a change and it's only a few hours a day. So are you fine with me doing this?" She asked stepping closer to him, her voice to lower and more gentle. Ron ran a hand through his hair and looked into her eyes. A small smile came to his lips and he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close.

"Yeah, if it makes you happy do it. I still don't understand though. Who wouldn't want to sit at home all day?" He said his voice teasing her. She looked up at him and smiled.

"Thank you Ron." She kissed him trying to convey all her feelings in the kiss. As much as they fought she truly did love him. Just as the kiss was heating up they heard a noisy from behind.

"Ahem." a voice from behind said. Ron broke apart from Luna and looked up to see Hermione leaning against the door jam. "Seems I caught the end of one great show and the beginning of one that looks very promising."

"Hello Hermione. Where's Harry- oh wait- the Minister." Ron said.

"Harry is at the office I just dropped in to see about Luna's decision. I'm assuming that's what the other show was about." Hermione said.

"What?! The great Harry Potter and Hermione Granger aren't joined at the hip anymore?" Ron asked in mock surprise. Hermione turned a bright shade of red, and Luna whapped him upside the head. "OW! What? I was joking." He said rubbing the spot that his wife had just hit.

"You are so... immature sometime." Luna laughed at Ron's clueless face. "Yes, Hermione, that is what we were talking about and I'll do it."

"Smashing. I'm sure Harry will be glad to know he has one of the best reporters working for him. And I'm happy to have someone who isn't male or over the age 60."

"That bad?" Ron asked still rubbing the sore stop.

"Yeah. Well there is one girl, Mia, but I don't like her much. The rest are either sour- or over sixty. It the worse office either of us has worked in"

"Haven't you been there less then a day? How can you already know you don't like that girl Mia?" Luna asked. It was rare for Hermione to not like someone, and for her to just not like someone from the start was rare. Hermione shrugged it off and continued with the whatever else she had gone there to discuss.

"Both of you are coming to the party tonight too, right?" Hermione asked pulling out a pad of paper and quill.

"Yes. Molly and Arthur are watching the kids for us." Luna said.

"Ok..." Hermione said in a distracted tone, making a note on the paper. If she had looked up at that moment she would have seen Ron rolling his eyes and Luna playfully hitting his arm.

"Umm... is that it Hermione. Luna and I have some unfinished business to take care of before tonight. Hermione looked up and saw Ron pull Luna back to him and blushed.

"Oh. Yes. I'll see you later." Hermione turned to leave when she remembered something and turned back. "Oh! I forgot to warn you, Malfoy is going to be there." Ron's face looked tired all of a sudden and he closed his eyes, running his hand over them.

"Which one? Little or big?" He asked not opening his eyes.

"Little, Draco. We had to. He's been doing a lot of charity work lately and it's a well known fact that none of us like him. So to show the public the Minister doesn't play favorites we had to invite him. Sorry."

"Harry know yet?" Luna asked. Hermione shook her head, she to looking tired all of a sudden.

"No, that's my next order of business." She said.

"I'd wish you luck, but I know that with wands in your hands it's him I have to worry about not you." Ron said. Hermione shook her head, a small smile on her face, and apparated out of the room.

"Tonight won't be boring that's for sure." Ron mumbled before he captured Luna's lips back in his. If either had looked up they would have seen there children sneaking away from the door, smiles on their faces to see that their mum and dad weren't fighting anymore.

3. chapter three

Disclaimer: JKR not mine, I'm just playing god with her characters.

Ok, I want to apologize to all of you. I'm SO sorry. I know I said I would have this out by Thursday but so much has happened since then. One of my best friends just found out his mom is really sick, dying actually and our other best friend is in England dealing wit the death of her grandfather so I've been trying to hold the fort with him till she gets home tonight.

So because of the above mentioned reasons I have had horrible writers block. I finally got inspiration because I watched the movie last night. My friend wanted to watch my favorite movie to cheer up, don’t ask me how that works. But it worked, maybe watching me cry like a baby did it.....

Draco and Ginny's Story

If Luna could be called 'well-known' in the wizarding world then Ginny was a full blown celebrity. She had started at the Daily Prophet after a line of jobs she just didn't enjoy. She even had a stint in the twins shop but didn't enjoy sitting in a store looking after kids who were more annoying then she or any of her friends could have been when they where in school. So three years ago she had applied for an opening as a journalist of the lowest kind-Weekly Colander. After many lucky breaks she had some how made it to the features division where she wrote many of the front page articles that the paper published. Ginny couldn't even walk down Diagon Alley without at least ten people stopping her and asking for autographs, and complementing her on that morning’s article. She was in a relationship with Dean, one that was shaky at the most. They had been together off and on since Hogwarts but he had recently proposed and were planning to get married in June. Ginny couldn't help but think about how lucky she was as she walked into her office, not only was she engaged to be married but her biography on Harry was going to be released soon, and it was the talk of the wizarding world...

Many-including Harry, Hermione, Ginny and Ron- thought Draco Malfoy had been a Death Eater, even though he had fought on the side of light in the final battle. Not many-ok no one- believed that he had not in fact been a Death Eater, but had had a hate for Voldemort that probably only rivaled Harry's. No one knew-or cared- that Voldemort had murdered both his parents for his father incompetence in a mission. All assumed that both had been killed in the final battle. So Draco had spent the better part of his adult life trying to prove to those in the wizarding world that he was not his father. In order to do this he had given heavily to charities and founded many non-profit organizations that worked to better the wizarding world. Though he had not been a Death Eater his attitude had not changed. He was still the Draco of Hogwarts in that he held firmly to his pure-blood beliefs, though he was not quick to share them with the world. It was these thought that went through his mind as he headed into the offices of the Daily Prophet to meet the reporter doing a feature on him....

"I refuse Daniel! I won't do it!" Ginny was yelling at her editor, and friend, Daniel Shanks.

"Ginny please? You’re our best writer and I wouldn't trust anyone else to write this." He pleaded.

"I will not write a feature on-on-HIM!" With this she pointed randomly at the door to Daniel's office.

"Seems someone is not a happy journalist this morning." Someone said from the doorway in a sneer that could only be-

"Malfoy." Ginny said.

"Nice to see you to Ginervea." Malfoy said has he made his way to sit in a chair across from Daniel's desk. Daniel stood up and reached across to shake his hand.

"Mr. Malfoy. You’re early; I wasn't expecting you for another half an hour." Malfoy returned the hand shake and gave a slight smile.

"Yes, well I hadn't realized I had an appointment at the same time with the director of my new clinic. I hope this isn't an inconvience." His tone of voice clearly said that he knew it was. "And please, it's Draco."

"Well Draco, I was just explaining to Daniel I am to busy at the moment to do a feature on you. He's just going to have to get one of the other journalists to do it." Ginny said. Draco's expression turned hard and he turned to look at Daniel who had his head in his hands.

"Daniel, we had an agreement. I won't do it if my request isn't met." Draco said in a cold voice.

"I know Mr-Draco. Please just go on down to her office. She'll join you in a second." Draco got up and left the office. Ginny turned to Daniel a puzzled expression on her face.

"What did he mean Daniel, you had an agreement?" She asked.

"He said he would do the article under one conditions. That you write it." Ginny opened her mouth to say something but closed it as Daniel raised his hand to silence her. "I don't know why, so don't ask. Ginny, please do this article. For me?" He pleaded.

"Gah! Fine Daniel. But you owe me, you owe me BIG." She said exasperated.

"Thank you Ginny. And I know I do. How about lunch sometime this week? On me of course." He said.

"I guess that'll have to do." She smiled at him. She got up and head to the door of his office. "If I don't check in with you in an hour send a rescue team."

"For you?"

"No, for Draco. He may need one if he's anything like he was in school" With this is made her way out of the office toward her own.

A/N: Ok, just a few reminders. One that the first three chapters were just back round info. The story really begins in chapter four. Two, that the first three chapters took place 5 weeks prior to Valentines Day. Chapter four will probably start like four weeks prior.

Also another note after this chapter all three stories will be combined, you'll find out a little more about EVERYONE each chapter. They will also probably be longer.

Thank you for reading and I'm sorry it was so short. Please drop a review if you get the chance!

As always~Pheniox_Girl

4. AUTHORS NOTE- NOT A CHAPTER!

Ok, I feel absolutly horriable! But I must give an explination. A LOT of things happened right after this story was started that were both good and bad.One my Best Friends mum got really sick(still is), and I was giving a lot of my attention to him. The my internet went down, then my computer crashed. All in one day! well It's taken me almost three weeks to fix it (my dad refused to help. Said I should figure it out on my own.). I finally fixed it and am now going to start writing again. I had really wanted to have this finished by V-Day but obviously it didn't happen. I'm really sorry y'all but I'm gonna make it up promise. I'll post the next two chapters hopefully by Sunday the latest!

Any questions email me at PhenioxGrl@yahoo.com

As Always~Pheniox_Girl

5. chapter five

Disclaimer: If I owned these character do you think I would be writing fanfiction?

A/N: Ok, so I told you I would have this out by Sunday. Ok, I know technically I didn't have it out by Sunday, as it is Sunday, but I put it out didn't I? lol. Enjoy

~*4 Weeks to Valentines Day*~

Harry slammed down the paper in frustration as Hermione walked in to his office. Hermione merely raised her eyebrow at him before taking her usual seat across from him.

"I see you've read the Daily Prophet this morning." She said with a bit of amusement in her voice.

"I've been in office a week, politics ten years and yet they still treat me as nothing more then the 'Boy-Who-Lived'! Under any other administration these policies I'm trying to get put in place would be met with public out cries and no political support. But no, if the great Harry Potter wants it then he shall have. Hermione, what is wrong with them?" Harry asked clearly distressed.

"Oh Harry." Hermione got up and made her way to his side of the desk and hugged his head to her stomach and his arms wrapped around her waist. "I can't imagine how this must feel. Look at the bright side. No resistance. It's the first step to making the changes that need to be made. I know that the Prophet wrote a bunch of garbage but they usually do."

"Don't let Ginny hear you say that." Harry said still hugging her.

"Don't worry, she thinks so too." They both laughed knowing it was true.

"What would I do with out you Hermione?" Harry asked suddenly serious.

"You would lead a horrible and miserable life." She said trying to brush the comment off and keep her blushing to a minimum. Harry stood up and put his hands on either shoulder looking her straight in the eyes.

"I'm serious Hermione. I don't know what I would do. I love you Hermione." Harry said.

"I love you too Harry. You know that." Hermione said automatically. Because she did. She loved both Harry and Ron, though differently, and had told them so for years. Harry just didn't know that she loved him not like a brother, but more.

"No Hermione. I mea-" At that moment the door opened and Mia walked in. Harry and Hermione jumped apart and Hermione made a beeline for her papers on her chair.

"So I'll let Luna know she needs to contact the Prophet and take care of that article. Is there anything else you need Minister, sir?" Hermione asked rushed and avoiding his gaze.

"No Hermione, that's all." Hermione exited the room as fast as possible, Harry looking after her, an unreadable expression on his face.

<3

Luna was sitting in her office looking over recently written reports on Harry and making a list of newspapers that seemed to be supportive of the administration when an owl flew in through her window. She noticed it was Piglet, the owl they had bought after Pig had died a few years ago of old age. Ron had been determined to find a "well behaved" owl but somehow found this one. An owl ten times more hyper then Pig ever was. She took the letter off his leg and he immediately flew back towards the window slamming into the wall before he made it out. Luna laughed as she opened the note from Ron.

Luna,

I believe it had been quite awhile since I have had the pleasure of your company at lunch. I have made reservations at the 716 Bistro for us at noon. If you would like to go floo home as I'm sure Piglet didn't wait for an answer.

Love,

Ron

Luna smiled at the note that showed Ron was making an effort. They'd had yet another fight the other night. Only this time it had been about how they never really did anything together anymore. It had turned ugly for awhile till they finally agreed to make an effort and do little things like lunch or dinner once a week, just them, no kids.

Luna waked over to the fire place next to her desk and throw in a pinch of floo powder. She said her address and stuck her head in. She was greeted by the site of Ron sitting at the table reading the Prophet.

"Hello." She saw Ron jump and whip around to look at the fire. His face lit up at the site of his wife.

"Hello love. I take it you got my note?" Just then they hear a crash and turned to the window to see Piglet falling to the ground. "Bloody bird will never learn." Ron mumbled to himself.

"Yes I got it, and I would love to go. But I may be a little late. I have to floo the Prophet and deal with the article they wrote today."

"I thought it was good. It's not bad or anything. They're actually supporting his ideas."

"I know, but you read it obviously and they didn't write an unbiased article. They made it evident that it was because it was Harry Potter 'Boy-Who-Lived" proposing these ideas and not Harry Potter "Minister of Magic" that they supported them.

"I see what you mean. Well I'll see you when you get there love. Just don't be to late, I have other ideas besides lunch on my mind." Luna laughed.

"You know that if I could I would smack you right now, right?" Ron laughed and leaned down to kiss her.

"I know, now back to work, I want you out of there as soon as possible."

<3

Mia gave Harry a small smile, obviously aware she had caught him in a situation he would have preferred to keep private. Harry sat down and buried his face in his hands before he looked up at her returning her smile.

"What can I do for you Mia?"

"Miss Weasley is her to see you. She said it had to do with the article today. Should I send her in?"

"Yes please." Mia turned to leave when an idea hit him. "Mia wait!" She turned around a questioning look on her face.

"Yes sir." She saw Harry scribbling on a piece of parchment before handing it to her. "Please deliver this to Miss Granger and wait for a response."

"Yes sir."

A few moments later saw Ginny walking into Harry's office. Harry got up and gave her a hug which she returned. He pulled back and looked down at her.

"How have you been Gin? I haven't seen you in ages." Ginny laughed.

"I saw you at the Ball the night you took office."

"True but we didn't get to talk now did we? What's new with you Ginny?"

"Not much. I actually came by to apologize to you about the article. Normally I would have done the article but Daniel has me on another assignment that prevents me for writing anything else."

"It's ok. It's frustrating but I'll live. I already talked to Hermione about it." He knew he should add this or Ginny would want to talk.

"I figured. I'll be done with the assignment in a couple of weeks and then I'll be back to writing boring old political articles" Ginny and Harry laughed.

"What had you spending so much time on a single assignment?" Harry asked. Ginny sighed knowing that it didn't have to be a secret, but it was something she didn't want him or Ron knowing. They would only worry and they each had there own problems.

"Ginny?" Harry said.

Mine as well... He'll find out eventually. And he'll be upset I didn't tell him myself Ginny thought to herself. So she told him about the events of last week, how she didn't want to but Daniel had pleaded with her.

"Funny thing is Malfoy made a condition on his to the feature." Ginny said. She still didn't know why Malfoy had mad it.

"And whats that?" Harry asked his voice tense. He was clearly not happy about this, but he knew Ginny could take care of herself.

"That I be the one who write it. He knows I loathe him- we all do- but he wanted me no one else. And I have a feeling it doesn't have to do with my writing style." Ginny said.

"I don't like this... Not one bit. Why would he do that?" At that moment there was a knock at the door. "Come in!" Harry said. Mia walked in with a piece of parchment in hand.

"I have Miss Granger's response, and also you 11:30 is here sir." She said as she handed him that parchemnt.

"Thank you Mia." Harry said as he read the parchment. His face broke into a smile." Tell Wimple I'll be with him in a moment, and cancel anyother appointments I have for the afternoon. I have something else I have to take care of"

"Yes sir." Mia said before she left closing the door behind her.

"Well I have to cut this short Ginny but you know Gilbert. Probably found some Charm that hasn't been used in a thousand years and want permission to experiment." They both laughed thinking about just how last week he had accidently turned Hermione blue while demostrating one.

"I actually have to go to. I'm meeting Mal- sorry Draco for lunch." Harry's face turned serious.

"Any problems Ginny, tell me. I'll make sure he's.. taken care of."

"Personally?" She tried to joke but seeing the look on his face got serious. "I will, promise."

She got up and gave him a final hug. She made her way to the door but stopped short.

"Harry?" She said. He looked up at her from a memo he had been reading. "Please, for everyones sake, just tell Hermione at lunch today how you feel about her." With that said she made her way out the door. Harry just looked after her outwardly speechless, but inside his brain wouldn't shut up. One thought made it through.

How in bloody hell did she know?

A/N2: So you like? I don't know if anyone has picked up on little references in the story. Like Daniel Shanks is actually taken from Stargate SG-1. Daniel is the name of a character, while Shanks is the last name of the actor who plays Daniel.

There's one in this chapter, only it's a HP one. Brownie points to anyone who can find it!

Also drop a review if you can! I love reading them!

As Always~Pheniox_Girl

6. chapter five

Disclaimer: I'll say it since I haven't in awhile.

Me+bills+college=POOR

JKR+HP Books+Hp Movies=RICH

I think we all know who is writing this stuff and getting rich doing it.

A/N: ::waves:: Hi.... ::ducks tomato:: I know I'm sorry!! I really am! Who knew that going to school, prom committe, working 35 hours a week, doing two internships and baby sitting would take up so much time leaving none for writing?? Not me thats for sure. I've been writing little tid bits here and there but just got to finish the chapter tonight. Since I work at a boarding school I work when the kids are there, well it's there spring break(lucky buggers) which gives me TWO glorious to write and catch up on reading. ::sigh:: I ove my job. Sometimes. So here's the next chapter I hope you enjoy!

This as not been proofed by anyone else but me so please excuse all mistakes. PLEASE REVIEW. I love reading what y'all write.

As Always~Pheniox_Girl

Ginny sat at her table at the 716 Bistro waiting for Malfoy to show up. He was already 20 minutes late. She picked up her ice water and took a sip before looking back down at her wrist watch.

This is ridiculous. Why should I wait even one more minute for that.. that slime ball?! Ginny just get up and leave, just leave. Daniel will understand. Ginny sighed and reached down to the floor for her purse. Just as she was about to stand up to go she heard that ever so condesending drawl that could only be Malfoy.

"Leaving so soon Ginervea?" he asked.

"Well I did wait 20 minutes before I made the desicion too. Call my secretary to reschedual for a time when you'll be able to make it on time." She got up and walked passed him towards the door. Before she knew it he had grabbed her wrist and held it loosly in his hand.

"Please Ginervea, stay." He asked in a tone barely above a whisper. She turned around to look at him, her eyes piercing into his. She was startled to see what she saw there. Loneliness.

"Ok." She said before taking her seat.

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Luna and Ron were sitting at a table not far from Ginny and Malfoy though neither knew it. They were already on there dessert when Ron suddely broke the comfortable silence.

"We got a call from Bobby and Beth's school today" He said, not quite meeting her eyes.

"Really? What about?" SHe asked as she continued with her chocolate cake.

"It was about Beth...." He said.

"What about her? Obviously nothing serious if your just telling me this now."

"Well they said that at the rate she's going right now they may hold her back a year..." he said concentrating on stain on the table cloth.

"What?!" Luna hissed, trying not to make a scene.

"Apparently she hasn't been doing well. Grade wise. They think she's not understanding the material but refuses to ask for help..."Ron trailed off.

"Bullocks. She's a bright young girl, I doubt very much that's the reason."

"Luna, I know she's smart, but she may truely be having problems. I refuse to believe it's because she's not doing work." He said finally daring to look at his wife. Seh was looking at her watch.

"Oh merlin, I'm going to be late for a meeting." She looked back up at him "We'll talk to her when I get home, alright love?"

"Ok. What time will you be home?"

"I'm not sure. Not late. I'll owl or floo when I know." She got up and went to his side of the table. She bent down and kissed him before she disapparated. "Good bye."

"Good bye love." He said to the air where his wife had just been standing.

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Hermione walked with her arm linked through Harry's as they mad ethere way to their table at the Bistro. Hse was excited to be eating out with him. It wasn't often they got to eat out anymore. Probably since before the elections thought Hermione.

They got to their table and Harry pulled out her chair for her, making sure she was seated before taking his own seat. The waiter gave them thier meanus and took their drink order before leaving them on their own.

"So what's the special occasion sir?" Hermione asked.

"Hermione" Harry said in a warning tone.

"Ok ok, Harry."

"Thank you. And do I need an excuse to bring out the most beautiful smartest witch I know."

"Well when you put it that way...." She said in a teasing tone, Harry smiled at her.

"I just wanted to spend sometime out of the office. Plus we haven't done anything together in awhile. I miss it."

"I miss it too Harry. So how is it living on your own again?" She asked.

"I'm hardly living on my own. I went from living with you, the biggest neat freak ever, to living in a house full of servents. I don't think I've ever truely taken care of my self." Hermione laughed.

"I have to say I agree with you, and that it would expalin a lot." She said.

"Like what?" Hary asked acting stunned.

"Oh nothing..." She trailed off. And so the idle banter continued for fourty-five minutes. Both comfortable with it and noting how much they missed this easy relationship. Little by little during the lunch Hermione's hope raised that something was there between them. And then he brought it up.

"Hermione I actually wanted to ask you something." He looked over at her. She nodded showing she was listening. "You know the benifit coming up, on Valentines Day, I should bring a date and I was hoping.." He trailed off.

"That I could find one on such short notice?" She asked trying not to show her anger and frustration.

"Well sorta of. I have someone in mind actually.... You see I have known for a while that she is a stunning woman and would be perfect to bring to this type of thing. Not only si she stuning but she would keep half the men there on their toes. Problem is I don't think I could askher..."

Hermione's heart with each word he said. It was obvious who he meant. Mia. Not only was she beautiful, but she was witty too. She knew that Harry would fall for her...

"Mia." She whispered.

"What?" Harry asked startled. Why is she bringing up Mia now of all times?! Now when I'm...

"You want me to see if Mia will go for you. You have obviously lost your touch with the ladies Minister." She said trying to sound humerous and with more confidence then she felt.

"No, Hermione I mea-" He started.

"It's alright Harry. I've set you up with women before." Interupting him, she looked at her watch. "Wow I'm running late. I'm supposed to have a staff meeting at two." She stood up gathering her things. "Well I'll talk to her for you and let you know sir. See you in the office." and with that she dissapparated.

"I meant you." Harry said finishing his sentence before following suit and disapperating.