THE OFFICE
A/N: Wow! Quite a response from only the first chapter! Thanks. It really means a lot to me if you review, even if its only a few words, its just nice to know whether you like it or not. Anyways—this story is so much fun and I have to stop myself from thinking of future ideas with this story. I'll be lying in bed, watching tv or eating dinner and a random scene will just pop in my head for like 3 chapters ahead, and I have to go and write it down really fast! Lol. I'm going to try to update as quickly as I can on this one, but I'll at least have it once a week if not more often. Thanks! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Are you alright Herm-ow-ninny?” Viktor asked, waving a hand in front of her face. Hermione had been deep in thought when he asked this and his booming voice caused her to jump up in surprise. ”Oh! Yes, yes…I am fine. Just thinking…about work.” Hermione admitted. “We just had a big client cancel…and I haven't told Harry yet.” Viktor nodded, “Well try to forget about work, we're here to have fun.” She smiled and looked around at the noisy, crowded pub in which they were stuffed in a corner table. It was anything but fun. Quite truthfully, all she could think about was work. Harry was going to be so upset when he finds out…well…she was sure Ron would be, too…according to Luna. At least they got that big deal today, or else that would have made this a lot harder. She studied Viktor's face for a moment and thought about all her friends and co-workers. Ever since attending Beauxbatons and graduating, she had met so many new people. Viktor, for one. He was so sweet, and genuinely cared about her. Most of her other friends had gone to Hogwarts, and she couldn't help but feel a little left out whenever they brought up an old memory. Of course, none of them, save Harry and Ron were much of friends before they had all been grouped together to work at the same place. “Don't you think we should be getting back? You have a Quidditch match tomorrow night and practice all day…” Hermione started. Viktor thought this over for a moment and agreed. “I guess you are right. Let's go.” They walked out onto the corner, her hand in his. With a faint POP, they apparated to her front door. He leaned in and softly kissed her goodnight. “I will see you tomorrow, Herm-ow-ninny? You are coming to the match tomorrow?” ”Of course.” She promised, grinning and unlocking the door to her flat and walking in. -- The next morning was much the same as the morning before. The alarm clock routine, the groan, the shower…plain and simple. Black and white. Only this time, she promised herself, she would not be late. Hermione apparated to work that day and rode the elevator to the top floor of the office, where she worked. She sighed in anticipation for what she was going to have to do today. Break the truth to Harry. She walked down the hallway to Neville's office and plopped down in an armchair in front of his desk. He looked up from the papers he had in front of him. “Something wrong?” Neville asked looking at her quizzically. “Yes, as a matter of fact.” She stated. “You remember that one Asian company?” “The one Harry and Ron have been talking about for weeks now?” Neville asked. Hermione groaned, “Don't remind me. They cancelled. And guess who gets to tell them?” “Umm…let me guess…” Neville looked up at the ceiling in mock consideration. “Perhaps…you?” “Yes. They're going to go mad.” She said, sinking lower in her chair. “Hey, Hermione. Everything's going to be fine. It's not like you had any control over it. They'll get over it, we just got that huge deal. Honestly, I don't understand why you're beating yourself up about this.” Neville said, rising from his chair to sit on the desk in front of her. “You're right, Nev. Thanks.” She said, smiling as she got up to walk out. ”Anytime.” He smirked. “Just keep that whole conference room scandal to yourself.” “We'll see…” Hermione winked and chuckled at him as she closed the door and headed towards the lounge. -- Hermione knocked nervously on Harry's door and poked her head in. “Um…Harry? It's me.” “Hey, yeah, come in.” Harry waved her in the door. She took a deep breath and handed him his favorite coffee and sat down. Harry wore a curious grin as he said, “Hmm…favorite coffee, huh? Okay, what happened? Who cancelled?” She rolled her eyes. “Um…well, that Asian company? Thistle Wizards? They…uh, called yesterday, and…cancelled.” He put his head in his hands and sighed. “It's a good thing I had a good day yesterday or else I would have been very angry just about now. Merlin, what happened? Why?” He asked himself. Harry looked up and asked Hermione, “Is this business a complete failure?” She raised her eyebrow and put her hand on his. “Hey…of course not. Just one stupid company that isn't worth your time anyway.” Harry smiled at her. “Yeah…I guess you're right. Thanks.” “No problem. And this business better not fail because I need a job.” Hermione added with an eye roll. Harry chuckled and their eyes locked for a moment. He looked down at their hands and she pulled away, smiling nervously. “So…um…” Hermione said breaking eye contact. “What…What do you need me to do today?” Harry cleared his throat and followed suit. “Oh, err…just take care of the paper work Gin gave you yesterday. Type it and file them correctly. Today's kind of an off day. I do need you to get me Richard Henderson on the phone, though, as soon as you get back to your desk.” She nodded. “Yeah no problem. I'll go now…see ya.” When she reached the door he called out. “Hey, Hermione, wait!” She turned back to face him. “Are you going to the match tonight?” Hermione looked at him curiously. “Yes…yes, of course.” Harry thought. “Oh, right. Viktor's your…*boyfriend* right?” The word `boyfriend' came out a little colder than he intended. Hermione was taken aback. “Yes…he is…that's actually why I'm going. I know nothing about Quidditch anyway.” He smiled and laughed. “Right. Well…someone dropped out of going tonight, so we have an extra spot at the office's box…you want to come?” Hermione thought this over for a moment. “Um…sure. Yeah, I'd like that. At least I'll know the people I'm sitting by.” He smiled. “Okay, well…I'll see you later, gotta break the news to Ron. Bye.” “Bye.” She said walking out the door. Harry followed only seconds later to go to Ron's office. Once she got back to her desk she found Luna waiting for her at her own desk and grinned. “How'd he take it?” “Well.” Hermione sighed. “Watch out for the fireworks though, he's about to tell Ron.” “THEY WHAT?!!!” Ron screamed so loud that everyone in the office turned and looked at Ron's office door. “THEY CANCELLED! HOW COULD THEY DO THAT?! HOW COULD YOU BE SO CALM!! THAT'S A BIG DEAL FOR US!!! DO YOU EVEN CARE??!! MERLIN! I CANT BELIEVE THEY CANCELLED! I'VE GOT HALF A MIND TO-” “He's right. He does have half a mind.” Ginny said approaching the two with an eye roll. They screaming stopped only seconds later and Luna grinned. “I think I'll go cheer him up.” She said with a wink. “Good luck.” Ginny said as Luna bounded off. Hermione smiled. “So…I'm going to sit with you guys in the box tonight at the match. Someone dropped out.” “Really…? Harry must like you a lot…” Ginny commented. “Why?” Hermione asked confused. “Oh, nothing. Never mind.” She brushed it off. “Cool. You can sit next to me. That Sara Fairchild normally does and she drives me crazy!” Hermione laughed. “Yeah. Did you need something?” She said “More paperwork.” Ginny said, slamming down a folder on Hermione's desk. “Yay for you.” “Just what I always wanted.” Hermione mumbled as Ginny walked off and she picked up the receiver. She dialed a phone number and got Richard on the phone and buzzed Harry. “Richard Henderson on line 2.” “Thanks, Mione.” He said, pressing the number two and she hung up. Did he just call me `Mione? When did that start? Oh, well. No time to think, I've got work to do. Hermione started in on typing up forms, organizing papers and then made her way to the filing cabinet, where she made another marvelous run-in with Cho Chang. “Hello, Cho.” Hermione said sweetly as she passed her. “I believe that's Miss Chang to you, Granger.” Cho said coldly, walking backwards to look at her. “Soon to be Mrs. Potter.” Hermione rolled her eyes. Look at her, not even engaged. Can't wait till that day comes; she already thinks she has some kind of power over me; just wait until she marries the boss! Hermione walked into the room and pulled out her wand. “Thank Merlin for magic.” She mumbled. With a wave of her wand, she put all the files into their rightful places and walked out to return back to her desk. Cho appeared around the doorway and into the file room. “Perfect…” She said with an evil grin. She snuck in; making sure no one was watching and rearranged the files. With one last file to mess up, she smirked and walked out without anyone noticing and made her way to Harry's office. About 10 minutes later, Neville walked in Harry's office, which Harry was in with Cho and sighed. “Harry, the files in the storeroom are all out of order. I mean, I could find the file with a summoning charm, but still…” Cho scowled. “I bet it was that Hermione Granger, secretary girl. I saw her with a ton of files this morning.” Harry thought a moment. “Naw…I'm sure it was someone else who just was messing around trying to find a file the hard way. Hermione knows what she's doing.” Cho scowled again and turned to him. “She's not perfect, ya know? I'm sure she makes some mistakes.” Neville said, “Okayy…I'll just go, um…go rearrange the files…” He slipped out of the office before he had to deal with the brut of the fight. “Cho, luv, please. Calm down, okay? Where are we going for lunch?” Cho smiled in satisfaction. Well, Hermione certainly wasn't going to lunch with him. She was. That's one thing that the *secretary* couldn't take away form her. -- “Hey Gin, you ready to go?” Hermione asked from Ginny's office door. “Yeah…just one more…second…Ah ha! There!” Ginny said as she hit enter. “I'm ready.” Ginny closed down the computer, grabbed her briefcase and linked arms with Hermione as they walked out. “C'mon lets go see the boyfriend.” “Yours or mine?” Hermione asked. “Both.” Ginny giggled. “Jason'll be waiting for us there, though.” Jason Masters was Ginny's boyfriend. He had been since their seventh year at Hogwarts, according to Ginny. They got together right after her failed relationship with Harry. Harry walked around the corner and caught sight of the girls when they reached the elevator he was running to catch. Once inside he said, “Hey ladies. Getting ready for the game?” “Yep.” Hermione said. “I'm going to her flat to get ready.” Ginny said pointing to Hermione. “Cool. I guess I'll see ya there.” Harry said as they stepped out of the elevator. “Bye.” Ginny said. “Bye Harry.” Hermione said as they apparated away to Hermione's flat. “Bye.” He called after her even though they were already gone. He shook his head, he had no idea what had gotten into him lately. -- “So…” Ginny said, lying on Hermione's bed watching Hermione search through her closet for something to wear. “How are you and Viktor doing?” “Good…he sent me roses the other day.” Hermione shrugged. Ginny squealed. “Aww…!” “What are you, 15?” Hermione asked. “Can't you tell, darling?” Ginny said batting her eyelashes. “But seriously. He seems so sweet to you.” “He really is.” Hermione sighed. “I dunno, it just seems like there's missing…” Ginny shrugged. “C'mon now, Hermione. Hurry up already and get ready.” Hermione pulled out tight fitting jeans and a tight black cotton shirt. “I'll just wear normal clothes…” “Good. Then I'll do your make-up.” Ginny said. Hermione rolled her eyes and smiled. “'Kay…” -- Hermione and Ginny rounded the corner and came face to face with Harry and Cho. *Hmm…*She thought, *I seem to be doing that a lot lately.* Harry looked at the girls and his gaze fell upon Hermione for a minute. She looked…whoa. He'd never really seen her outside of school. So much for the ordinary typical secretary. Those blokes had no idea what they were talking about. All she was wearing were jeans and a normal shirt…but damn could she pull it off. Whoa, what was he talking about? This was his employee! He's here with his girlfriend. Hermione looked at Harry as if expecting him to say something; he figured it was because of the look on his face so he quickly recovered. “Uh…hey. H-Hey, Hermione…Ginny…” “Hey.” Hermione said, tucking one of her radiant brown curly strand of hair behind her ear and smiling. “Hey.” Ginny said grinning as she looked at the look on Harry's face. *Priceless*, she thought. “Harry, what is she doing here?” Cho asked gesturing toward Hermione with an eye roll. “This is business seating, Cho…she's my employee. She's allowed to be here.” Harry said a bit annoyed. Cho huffed and dragged Harry away to their normal seats. “See you guys…” Harry said as he walked away. Ginny burst out laughing. “Oh my god! Did you see the look on his face?” “What are you talking about?!” Hermione asked confused. “Oh, come on. The way Harry looked at you. Nice outfit. At least some one other than Viktor got some joy out of it.” Ginny smirked. Hermione smacked her in the arm. “Shut up, Gin. Let's go find seats.” Throughout the game everyone screamed, cheering the players on as Viktor caught the snitch. Ginny screamed and threw her arms around Hermione. “AH! He did it! We won!” Hermione laughed and cheered. “I know!” Everyone was going wild as Viktor pumped his arm in victory at caught Hermione's eye and winked. Harry saw this exchange and something inside him churned. He didn't know what it was…but it was something. -- After the match, Viktor met up with Hermione and put an arm around her. Harry did his best to smile at them and asked through the crowd of people, “Coming to our annual after party?” “Umm…” Hermione looked to Viktor. “I don't think so. I'll see you tomorrow! Bye!” “Yeah, Bye. Krum.” Harry said. “Potter.” Viktor nodded and led Hermione in the other direction. Hermione looked back at him and smiled with a wave mouthing, “sorry.” to him and turning back around. Harry watched them walk away and Harry felt Cho's presence on his right arm. He wasn't interested in Cho right then, though. He was more interested in the girl walking away with the Bulgarian seeker. His secretary. His employee. That's all, right? --- A/N: Okay, I know that was short and not that good, I'm just…I dunno…trying to find a balance. I really wanted to introduce Viktor in this chapter and Harry's growing interest in his not-so-plain secretary!! I promise that … --Next Chapter: More Luna More Luna flirting with Ron More Office scenes… …and so much more! L0l! - Stick around—it'll get better!THE OFFICE
--> 3. Is it all PG in there??! --------------------------- A/N: Wow, this was a fast update, two chapters in less than 24 hours! Don't get used to it! The only reason was because I was having major problems with uploading on Portkey! But I'm back now, and I'm ready! I love this story…lol, its so much fun! I'm not sure how many chapters, I don't want to think about this story coming to an end, but it really will only last like 7 chapters. Thanks to all my loyally wonderful readers. I only ask that you PLEASE review!!!! I love seeing how many hits I have, but I like it a lot better when I can hear that my readers read it. Thanks! You'll be pleased for a whole lot of H/Hr, and a few R/L moments! Hope you enjoy the next installment! Muchh Mucch Looovee! ~~~~~ It was Friday morning and Cho Chang was riding the elevator from the lowest floor to the highest to meet Harry for lunch, tapping her foot on the ground in annoyance as the elevator slowed down two floors before her departure, when the elevator doors opened. None other than Hermione Granger was now walking in, joining her in the elevator. “Hello.” She said politely. “What are you doing?” Cho asked. “Aren't you supposed to be, *working*?” Hermione fought the urge to roll her eyes, almost unsuccessfully. “I *am* working. Harry needed me to get something from one of our colleagues.” Cho lost all control and stomped over to the elevator buttons, forcefully hitting the STOP button on the elevator. “Hey!” Hermione exclaimed in surprise. **“That is** **it****!!”** Cho screamed. “I can not take you anymore! He is your boss, call him sir, or Mr. Potter, whatever, but you don't call him *Harry*!! He doesn't *need* you!! Because I'm firing you, you can't work here anymore!” Instead of screaming back, Hermione laughed. Almost hysterically. “*You're* firing *me*?” She said between fits of laughter. “Cho Chang, you are NOT my boss! You can't fire me! If Harry wants to fire me, he will! Get over yourself, I can call my boss what he wants me to call him, and he wants me to call him Harry! Now, if you'll excuse me…” Hermione reached over and pressed the button to make the elevator go again. Cho came very close to opening her mouth to a snappy retort, but the elevator doors opened abruptly. “Nice talking to you, Cho.” Hermione said sweetly. “We should really do this again some time.” She turned and walked farther into the office. Cho got out of the elevator and huffed, mumbling under her breath. “We'll just see about this…” ~~ Cho walked out fast, and practically ran to Harry's office. Hermione retreated to her desk to see Luna sitting on the edge of her own desk, batting her eyes at Ron, who was standing in front of her. “Ronald, you musn't get so stressed. You sound as if you've been attacked by nargles.” “Nar-What?” Ron looked confused. “Luna, could you just…get me the file! I don't know where you put it!” Amused, Hermione sat down at her desk and watched. “Really, Ronald, can't you just use your brilliant magic to find it. I'd love to see you work your skills.” “Okay, Lovegood. This is getting crazy. Just get me the file!” Ron exclaimed. “Whatever you say.” Luna said, slipping around the side of her desk, muttering a spell and handing it to him. “Just name it, and I'll do it.” She winked. Ron shuddered and fled in the other direction. Hermione laughed. “Luna!!” “What?” Luna asked innocently. “You're impossible.” Hermione rolled her eyes. “Anyways, what are you up to today?” “Nothing big.” Luna shrugged, going through files on her computer. “Just fixing some files, calling some clients, confirming some meetings. Pulling strings with their names to get them tickets to the World Cup…” “Ah.” Hermione nodded. “Yeah, been kind of boring around here lately.” Luna nodded mutedly. “Oh, um, Harry needed to see you. He asked for you while you were gone.” Hermione sprang up from her desk. “Oh, right!” Luna eyed her curiously. “You know,” She started. “You two have been spending a lot of time in that office, everything still PG in there?” Hermione's jaw dropped. “Luna!” “What?” Luna asked innocently, returning to her work. “Ugh…” Hermione sighed and walked into Harry's office to see Cho practically throwing herself on Harry, sitting on his desk in front of an annoyed Harry. “Oh, um…” Hermione said, not sure what to do or where to go. She felt a pang of jealously go through her. No, not jealously, why would she possibly be jealous of Cho Chang? Harry jumped up, slightly embarrassed. “No, no…it's fine. We were just talking.” “Are you sure…I didn't interrupt…anything?” Hermione looked apprehensive. “Yes, you were.” Cho glared at her. “We were busy.” “No.” Harry looked at his girlfriend. “We weren't. We were talking about lunch.” Hermione sat there, not knowing what to do or where to go. Harry sighed. “Hermione, I'm so sorry, I've had you running all over the place today, but would you mind popping to the other side of town to visit Fred and George Weasley's shop? They have an inventory sheet going, and they need someone to get it.” “Sure.” Hermione agreed. “I'll be right back.” Hermione walked out the room to hear Cho's muffled fight with her boyfriend. She rode the elevator down to the bottom floor in order to apparate, since you could not inside office grounds. She disappeared with a faint pop to Fred and George's joke shop in Diagon Alley. As she walked in, Fred noticed her. “Oy! Could this be Hermione Granger, Harry's assistant walking into our store?” Hermione laughed. “Nice to see you again, Fred. Where's George?” “In the back.” Fred answered. “Oy, George, get your lazy arse out here, we've got an important visitor!” George appeared out of nowhere. “And just who might you be?” “You remember George, she's that secretary of Harry's.” Fred laughed. “Harry…?” George asked. Hermione rolled her eyes. “Nice to see you again, George. Harry sent me. I'm here to get the inventory and status reports.” Hermione had met Fred and George Weasley on her first day of work. They had so kindly informed her of how many assistants Harry had gone through, when the company had only opened a month before her joining. They teased her a bit, but Hermione was growing to become friends with them. “That's Harry.” Fred sighed. “Always business. He still dating Cho Chang?” Hermione nodded and frowned. “Yep.” George laughed. “You're kidding? Thought he'd dump her ages ago.” Hermione shrugged. “So, how `bout that paperwork?” Fred muttered. “Accio Status Reports.” A bunch of papers, unorganized, flew into Fred's hand, and he handed them to her. “There you are. Black and white. Think Harry will be rather impressed this month.” Hermione nodded. “Thanks guys. See ya later.” “Bye!” George said. “Bye.” Fred said. Hermione smiled and disapparated, back to the office and grabbed a cup of Harry's favorite coffee before walking to his office. She knocked on his door. “Come in.” “Hey.” She greeted, slipping in the door. “I've got the reports you needed.” “And coffee.” Harry added with a smile. “And coffee.” Hermione smiled. She handed it to him, and for the briefest moment, their hands brushed. Hermione gasped and pulled her hand away. Harry looked down at his coffee to hide his smile. *So she felt it too.* “Um…” She started, standing up rather quickly, heading towards the door. “I should…I should go.” *What are these feelings I'm having?* She thought to herself. *This is Harry, my boss. But, when our hands met…I…Oh my god…* “Hermione, wait.” Harry said, standing up and catching her by the arm when she looked up. *Those eyes, those damn bloody eyes. Electrifying. Intense. Driving me crazy…* “Y-Yes?” Hermione asked, feeling as though she might fall over. He just stared at her, and slowly they began to moved closer, and realized they were about to kiss. Just when their lips had barely brushed hers, the door flew open and they jumped away from each other to see Luna and Cho. Luna was wide eyed. “Um, Harry, Cho's here. *Again*.” She said, regaining her composure. Cho looked annoyed at how close they were standing, and had obviously not known what Harry and Hermione were about to do. “Harry, I need to talk to you. *Alone*.” She glared at Hermione and Luna. “That is, if you're not too *busy*.” “Well…I…” Harry stammered. “I was just going…um, I'll go take a copy of these to Ron…” Hermione said. “Um, bye.” She ran out of the office as fast as she could with out looking too obvious. She felt someone grab her by the arm and turned to face Luna. “What was that?” Luna asked. “Nothing, Luna. It's nothing…we were just talking.” Hermione replied. “I've gotta go.” She turned and walked to Ron's office. Ginny walked past the brisk-paced Hermione and looked at Luna questioningly. “What was that about?” Luna smirked. “I caught Miss Hermione over there and Harry in a precarious situation.” Ginny gasped. “Oh, Merlin, were they, did you-” “Almost!” Luna exclaimed. “But I think we interrupted the `moment' or whatever.” Ginny shook her head and smiled. “Only a matter of time.” ~~ “Harry, what was that about?” Cho demanded. “Nothing.” He murmured. “Nothing.” “Good.” Cho said, moving closer to him, pressing a kiss to his lips. But he didn't want to kiss her. He tried to pull away, but she wouldn't let him. “Harry, why are you resisting?” Cho asked, playing with his tie. “Cho, not now…not here. Please, go.” Harry said, turning to face the window. “But…” Cho stared. “Go.” Harry told her. Cho huffed and turned around, walking out, leaving Harry deep in thought. *I almost kissed her. Her. Hermione. Merlin, I wanted her. Bad. I still do. If only she wasn't tied down, if only I wasn't tied down. If only she wasn't his employee.* ~~ It was getting late, and the only one's left in the office were Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny. Ginny decided to leave and went to see Hermione before she left. “Hey, Hermione. I'm closing up shop…you coming?” Hermione shook her head. “I'll leave in a minute, right now I have to finish this.” “K…I'm meeting the boyfriend tonight.” Ginny smiled. “Wait, aren't you?” Hermione nodded. “Yea. He's…um, cooking dinner at my flat.” “Oh…how romantic!” Ginny squealed. “Um, yeah.” Hermione said, trying to concentrate on her work. But she couldn't. She couldn't concentrate on Ginny either. All she could think of was that almost-kiss. His hand, his eyes, his lips…it was driving her crazy. “You don't sound convinced.” Ginny frowned. “I'm just…busy.” Hermione lied. “Ok, if you say so.” Ginny said. “Bye! Have a nice weekend!” Hermione nodded. “Bye.” Several minutes later, Hermione saw Ron leave and decided she should leave too. When she reached the elevator, her heart pounded hard in her chest when she saw who was standing there, waiting for the elevator. Harry. She swallowed the lump in her throat and stood beside him. “Hey.” He looked to her and smiled. “Hey.” They were silent as they walked onto the elevator. Both only one thing on their minds: each other. She hit the 1 button as they started their slow descent from floor 98, to floor 1. Harry was trying to keep control of himself, he really was. But he was about to lose himself. He looked at her, to find her looking at him. And she looked away. “Hermione…” Harry started. “Harry…no.” She said, but moved an inch closer to him. Harry was pulled by some unknown magnetic force toward her. “What is this?” “I-I don't know…” Hermione said, unable to look from his eyes. “I-I'm your assistant…I'm your friend…” Harry brought his hand up to her cheek. “I know you better than you think.” She shook her head. “No, no. You don't. You know me in the office…until today I've never…” “Thought about me this way?” Harry said, getting closer to her, if it was possible. She opened her mouth trying to find something to say. He backed away from her a few steps before saying. “Merlin, I don't care, I can't take it anymore!” He grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her into him, their lips locked firmly. She automatically responded by kissing him deeply. He had her backed up against the elevator wall. His tongue went across her lips and she opened it almost immediately, slipping her tongue in his mouth. Their mouths frantically exploring one another, the fireworks were going off in their heads. She whimpered against his lips and he pulled her closer. When they pulled apart, only for a second, he managed to get out. “You'll be the death of me.” Somewhere around floor 50, Harry's hand was going up her shirt, and she was letting him. Her head was whirling. Everything else just slipped away, she had no control over what she was doing. Thank Merlin no one called the elevator, they wouldn't have pulled apart. Harry was getting lost in her. His secretary. His assistant. IT was too much, this was nothing like any kiss he had ever had in his life. Not like kissing Cho. No, definitely NOT like kissing Cho. Hermione knew what she was doing was wrong, but her brain was completely dead. She also managed to say something in between kisses. “OhmygodHarry.” Was all that came out before meeting her lips again. She groaned at the work his fingers were doing under her shirt, the feeling of his lips against hers. She opened her eyes just for a moment and saw Floor 2 flash upon the screen, she tried desperately to pull away, but couldn't. Finally, she pulled away, both breathless and stared at him as the doors opened. She ran out, not looking back, not believing what she had just done. Her boss. Her boss. She had a boyfriend…he was her boss. But he was driving her crazy, a madness within her that she had never felt before. She quickly left and went home, realizing that any minute, Viktor would be walking through the door. ~~ Harry walked out of the elevator, dumbstruck. Had they just done that? Had they just…kissed…no, kissed wasn't a strong enough word. Not even by a long shot. ~~ A/N: Hee hee!! You got what you wanted didn't you? I loved that. I'm so obsessed with this story. I hope you liked this chapter, I did my best, I'm trying. Thanks you guys! --Next Chapter: More Kissing. More Evil Cho getting what she deserves. More Ron and Luna. More Hermione and Harry. More quirky remarks. ..and so much more! - Muuchh much loovee! --> 4. Facing the object of my concentration ---------------------------------------- A/N: You may notice that the beginning of this chapter is a bit different from previous chapters, very thoughtful and non-dialogue. But if you keep reading it will return to its normality. Some of you might want to, as I said, not be to happy with me after this chapter, but just hang in there, I wont keep you waiting too too long. Enjoy!! Much Much Love! ~~~ Hermione fell onto her bed, her head swimming with thoughts. His hands on her, his lips on hers. God, it felt so good. How could something so wrong, feel so good? She shouldn't have done it. She has a boyfriend. She only knows Harry as her boss. That's it. Sure, we're friends, we talk…but its still wrong. Besides, he has a girlfriend. Must get ready for Viktor. Yes, that's it, focus energy on something else. She quickly got up and dressed into her nicest dress, fixed her hair up nicely and even went far enough to put on make up. This was the way it was supposed to go. ~ Harry's mind was completely blank besides the memory imprinted on his skin, the feel of her against him, her lips pressed firmly against his. He knew he couldn't take just watching her must longer, and he took action. She didn't pull away. Hermione didn't pull away, she just…ran when the elevator opened. Anyone would, right? He opened the door to his flat and walked in. So what if he has a girlfriend? Cho's not right for him; she's not the one he wants to be with. But Hermione, she has a boyfriend. He makes her happy. If she was happy…he was okay. But he wasn't sure how good restraining himself was going to do; he wasn't sure how long he could do that. ~ Hermione opened the door when a loud knock sounded on it. “Viktor!” She exclaimed, smiling a smile as genuine, yet so fake, as she could. “Hello, Hermi-ow-ninny. You look b-oo-tiful.” Viktor said, kissing her and walking inside. As he walked past her, she thought a minute, those lips against hers…it wasn't right. Those weren't the ones that felt right. They should be Harry's. But that was wrong, and she was going to have to get over it. “Hey, Viktor…so, what are you making tonight?” Hermione asked sweetly, as she sat down on a barstool in her kitchen. “It's a surprise, but I promise you will like it.” Viktor said. Hermione smiled back and watched as he cooked muggle style. Or tried to. She sat through dinner, steak, which quite truthfully she wasn't too crazy about. She made conversation with him, and tried to be as sweet as she could, without losing her mind. He was so sweet. Why should she break his heart over something as silly as one amazing, mind blowing, passionate kiss? After he left, she cleared her thoughts and prepared herself for a weekend free of any of these thoughts, she was going to hang out with her friends, her boyfriend, spend some time by herself, and completely forget everything. She hoped. ~ Monday morning eventually rolled around, and for a moment, Hermione actually forgot that she had to face him, her boss, Harry, at work today. But only for a moment, when she hit her alarm button “OFF” and stumbled out of bed to let the cold water fall around her. Arriving at work and stepping in that elevator was a huge wake up call. She had 98 floors to remember, to be in the same elevator where “it” happened. She kept her mind focused on the ticker that was counting off floors. Though this did not seem to work, since around floor 45 she thought, *And this was where he slipped his hand in my back pocket…* She shook her head of these thoughts and stepped off on floor 98, holding her head high. After all, just another day at the office. Hermione smiled and greeted everyone on the way to her desk and sat down. “Hey, Luna.” “Hey, Hermione. How's it goin'?” Luna asked from her desk. “Pretty good.” Hermione replied. “What about you?” Luna shrugged. “Okay, I guess.” Hermione nodded. Ron flew by, obviously in a hurry. “Granger, Lovegood. Harry's office in five.” Hermione laughed as she saw Ron race off to Harry's office. “What is that about?” Luna shrugged, dreamy eyed, “I think we've got another big day today, some big shot company from Australia's coming in.” Hermione nodded as she and Luna stood to make their way to Harry's office. They knocked on the door twice, and when told to come in, Hermione took a deep breath and turned the knob. As she walked in, she felt as if someone had just knocked the wind out of her. There he was, standing only across the room from her, his eyes connected with hers. She tried to move, tried to say something. Anything, but her body would not respond. Luna jabbed her in the side with her elbow. “You needed to see us?” Hermione was brought back to life instantly and focused on what she was doing. Ron decided to speak, since Harry obviously looked as if he was unable to. “Er…Okay you two, this is huge. This is a day where screw-ups are not allowed. No room for mistakes. *Australia Wizardry International* is coming in today and everything has to be perfect. They'll be here around noon, so we need the conference room set up, the papers ready, everything organized, and the standard for a meeting like this. Understood?” All Hermione could do was nod, still looking into Harry's eyes. This exchange did not go unnoticed by Luna or Ron, who looked puzzled. Luna decided to speak. “Yes, Ronald, we'll have it all in order. I promise, we won't let you down. *Right* Hermione?” Hermione forced her gaze from Harry's eyes and smiled. “Right. Of course. Won't let you down. Perfection.” “Good.” Harry said. “Thanks guys.” They nodded and left, and Hermione exhaled a deep breath. “Hermione, what was that?” “Hmm?” “That…you and…Harry. You couldn't take your eyes off each other. You couldn't speak. What's up?” Luna asked. “Did something happen between you two?” Hermione shook her head and lied “Nothing, Luna. It was nothing. C'mon lets get to work.” Luna shrugged and added. “Ronald is so cute.” Hermione laughed and continued on down the hallway. ~ Back in Harry's office, Ron was the one grilling Harry. “Hey, mate, what's going on between you and Hermione?” “Nothin'” Harry lied. “Nothing at all.” “Whatever.” Ron shook his head. “Did you see the way Luna was all dreamy-eyed over me?” Harry laughed. “Ron, get over it, she's all over you and your just now noticing lately? She's been in love with you since like…fifth year.” “No way.” Ron said, eyes bulging out of his head. “That's…” “C'mon, Ron, you know you like her.” Harry smirked. “That is not even funny…she's…Loony Lovegood, no. I definitely do not have a thing for her.” “Whatever you say.” Harry shrugged, picking up his phone. “I don't!” Ron protested, storming out of the office. ~ “Just as I said, perfect. As usual.” A male voice came from behind Hermione, who was in the conference room setting up. She turned around to see Harry leaning in the doorway. “Oh, um…Hi. Thanks.” Hermione said, forcing herself to put her mind in other places. Harry pushed himself off the doorway and walked closer to her. “Hermione, we should talk.” “No.” Hermione said, walking fast around the table laying papers out. “No, we shouldn't.” Harry caught her by the wrist right as she was whirling by him. “You're right, perhaps we shouldn't.” Hermione's eyes locked with his and she found herself all of the sudden weakened by him. He looked at her and leaned into kiss her. Yeah, this whole `restraining' thing, not working to well. She tried to protest, tried to run away, but she couldn't. Thankfully, before their lips met, they heard Cho's booming voice arguing with Ginny coming down the hallway. Harry closed his eyes and let go of her, as she reluctantly went back to her work, her body still not functioning properly. Harry walked out of the doorway to meet Cho and Ginny. “Something wrong, ladies?” Ginny finally stood up to her friend by yelling so the whole office could hear. “YES SOMETHING IS WRONG! YOUR GIRLFRIEND IS WRONG! YOUR STUCK UP, SPOILED, CONTROL FREAK DRAMA QUEEN GIRLFRIEND! THE BITCH THINKS SHE HAS SOME HIGH POWER OVER ME!” “Ginny, calm down.” Harry said, taking a deep breath. “NO! I WILL NOT CALM DOWN! NO! YOU WANT TO DATE HER THEN FINE! DATE HER! BUT GET HER THE HELL OUT OF THIS OFFICE, OR AT LEAST AWAY FROM MY OFFICE!” Ginny screamed, stomping away. “Cho, why don't we go to my office?” Harry said leading her away. “Sure, baby, anything you want.” Cho cooed as she followed him back. Hermione watched in disgust as he dragged her away. She couldn't believe he almost kissed her again. She almost let herself get caught up in him again. No, not anymore, that's for sure. She walked out to find Luna rummaging through papers. “Uh! It's got to be here, somewhere!” Hermione furrowed her brow in confusion. “Never mind that, I'll find it. Hermione do you mind getting the coffee? Ronald told me to get it, but…” Just then, Ron came running by. “I don't care who the hell gets the coffee as long as somebody gets it. Harry's making out with his girlfriend in his office, so I have to do everything!!!” “You know, Ronald you're quite cute when you're stressed.” Luna called after him. He stopped abruptly and turned around looking at her as if she was crazy. Which, in all fairness, she was. He shook his head and continued running. The only words Hermione could comprehend were, *“Harry's making out with his girlfriend in his office.”* How could he do that? Snog her like crazy in the elevator one day, almost kiss her today, and then in the same day just bounce off to his girlfriend? Well, it didn't matter, she thought. They could shag each other senseless in that office and she wouldn't care one bit, because he was not hers in the first place. And she now had no attraction to him what-so-ever. ~ As she made her way back from the coffee shop with about a dozen scalding coffees in her hand, afraid to levitate them and afraid to apparate, she ran into Cho, who was coming down the office corridor. “God, your so clumsy.” She said, as the coffees swayed her hands dangerously. Ron was definitely right at what they had been up to in Harry's office. Cho looked it. “Well, hello, Cho. Getting kicked out?” Hermione smirked. “No. Just getting out of here. Tonight I'm going to Harry's and I can guarantee you it'll be a night that will make him totally forget about you.” Cho hissed with a smirk. “What the *hell* are you talking about?” Hermione asked, glaring at her. “Oh, don't play games with me, Granger. I know you like him. And I know he has some kind off odd attraction to you, but I've got the ropes tied pretty tight on this one. He's not going anywhere.” Cho said, as she breezed past her. Hermione rolled her eyes and shook her head, making her way to her conference room. She sat down the coffee cups at all their designated spots and turned to make a soon very regretted visit to Harry's office. She didn't bother knocking, seeing as how frustrated she was, and just opened the door. “Hello, Harry. I'm done. I did everything. It's perfect. Okay?” Harry looked up and her. “Um, okay? But, are we okay?” Hermione closed the door behind her hard and sneered. “No we are not okay! I am your assistant. Your secretary. I am supposed to be your employee! I am-” “Incredibly sexy when you're angry.” Harry said standing up and walking towards her. “Wh-What are you doing?” Hermione asked as he approached her. “Finishing what we started.” He said, before pressing her up against the door and kissing her soundlessly. She put her hands on his chest and forced his lips away from hers. “No. You can't just do that to me.” “C'mon, Hermione.” Harry said seriously. “I know you have feelings for me.” “I do not.” Hermione lied. “You're lying.” Harry said in a serious tone again. “And I'd be lying if I said I didn't have feelings for you.” Hermione laughed. “Yeah, I'm sure. You were just snogging your bitch of a girlfriend in here minutes ago!” Harry glared at her. “No, I was not. She keeps forcing herself on me. How many times do I have to say it! Ever since yesterday, I can't stop thinking about you.” “This is wrong.” Hermione said, desperately keeping herself from falling for him again. “Then why, does it feel so right?” Harry asked her, kissing her again. She gave in this time, almost, yes almost, against her volition. She wound her arms around his neck and his arms found her waist. It was getting deep again, as his hand lingered dangerously close to the hem of her shirt. She didn't care anymore, she allowed herself to get lost in him. ~ Outside, Ron approached Luna. “Do you have any idea where Harry is?” “Dunno, but I can't find Hermione either.” Luna said. They thought for a moment before looking at each other and gasping, “OHHH!!” Ron and Luna nervously walked toward Harry's office door where they could have sworn they heard Hermione giggle softly. Ron gulped and Luna bit her lip to keep from laughing. “Just knock.” She whispered. Ron nodded and took a deep breath before knocking on the door. “Harry, mate, are you in there?” “Oh shit.” They heard a quiet voice whisper on the other side. “This is all your fault.” They heard another whisper. ~ Hermione pulled away from Harry kissing her. “I shouldn't have let you take advantage of me again like that.” She whispered. “I'm not taking advantage of you.” He whispered back, looking at her as if she was crazy. “Just go, sit in that chair and act like we were talking, okay?” “Fine!” She whispered. “Whatever. At least it stopped after 5 minutes.” As she turned and tried to walk to the chair, he grabbed her arm, spun her around and kissing her soundlessly. “Don't do that. Sit.” She glared at him and huffed as she turned and sat down. He fixed his ruffled hair and sat in his office chair across from her. “Yeah, I'm in here.” Harry called back. Luna and Ron held back their laughter as they walked in to find Hermione glaring at Harry, who was looking at them. “We were just-” “Snogging each other like crazy?” Luna threw in. Harry glared at her. “Discussing some things that needed to be done around here.” Ron smirked. “Whatever. The Australian gits are here.” Harry stood up and said. “Ron please don't call them that while they are here, we are trying to run a business.” Ron chuckled and patted Harry on the back as they walked out the door. Hermione looked up and saw Luna smiled at her. “What?” Hermione asked innocently. Luna shook her head and laughed, as she turned and walked away. Hermione took a deep breath and thought for a moment. Sure, they were mildly attracted to each other, but this could not happen. Nope, none of it. And she had to tell him. She had to. ~~ 6:00 rolled around quickly and Hermione packed up, as Harry came up to her. “Hey.” “Hey.” She said smiling as they walked to the elevator. She turned to him as they were waiting. “Harry, we cant do this. You don't really have any feelings for me, I know it. And you have a girlfriend, I have a boyfriend. I love Viktor.” “Are you sure?” Harry asked. Hermione thought it over. *No.* “Yes.” “Okay then, fine.” Harry said. “Good, I mean, I'm your secretary. This isn't right. You cant just kiss me when you're bored.” Hermione said. “I just cant do this.” Harry shrugged. “Okay, Hermione. If you don't think you have any feelings for me, then fine. But I have feelings for you and I know that I was not the only one that felt like I did while we kissed. I'll…I'll leave you alone.” Hermione nodded. They rode in silence down to the first floor and apparated. She couldn't believe that she just did that. Just flat out lied. She wanted him, she wanted him bad. It was killing her to see him with Cho. But he was fooling himself if he thought he had feelings for plain, old boring her. She was with Viktor, and she was happy enough. She didn't need Harry to make her life complete. She really didn't… ~ Harry knew he had just accepted to completely ignore every feeling he felt when he was with her. Like he was supposed to forget every kiss, every look. He said he'd leave it alone. He didn't want to. But if she was happier with Viktor, then her happiness was good enough for him. He can just find solace in Cho while getting over Hermione. It would be easy, right? ~ A/N: okay, okay, I know. A bit less than you bargained for. But they kissed again. Huh, right? That's…that's good. Lol. Leave a review: Liked it? Hated it? *****The more you review the happier I get. The happier I am the more initiative to update really really quickly.***** --> 5. Black and White ------------------ A/N: Ha ha! I broke 100 on the reviews!! Yay! Lol. God, I've been bored all day and I try to finish/update my other stories, but I cant help it. I keep getting drawn back to this one! Its addicting. I have some of the ending mapped out already and I'm psyched to write it! This is definitely NOT the last chapter though! Haha!! Hope you love it! *I spoil you.* **But I'm also spoiling myself!!! Haha!!** ~ Damn him for being so irresistible. Hermione was watching him smile and talk to one of her co workers, Sara Fairchild. She had to do a double take on what she just said. Irresistible? No, very resistible. She tore her eyes away from him as Ginny approached her. “See something you like?” She asked, amused. “Hmm?” “You were staring over there. I mean I know Sara's pretty, but…” Ginny said, sitting on the edge of Hermione's desk. Hermione finally cracked a smile and laughed. “Yea.” “So.” Ginny said, returning to being serious. “Are you sure nothings going on between you two? Luna told me about yesterday…Hermione, I wont say anything. I swear. Just tell me what's been going on in that office in the past few days.” Hermione took a deep breath. “I kissed him.” She said quietly. Ginny's eyes looked as if they would come tumbling out of her head. “You KISSED HIM!” She whispered frantically. Hermione nodded. “More than just kissed.” She whispered. “I mean we, REALLY kissed.” Ginny covered her mouth in shock. “You didn't…” “No!” Hermione exclaimed a little loudly, causing a few heads to turn. “No.” She said quieter. “Luna said she caught you two snogging.” Ginny chuckled. “Told me not to tell anyone.” Hermione rolled her eyes. “Well, it doesn't matter because nothing is going on between us anymore. I told him that he was my boss.” Ginny smirked. “Lets just see how long you can go without staying away. I know you, Hermione. I see the way he looks at you. And the way you look at him. There's more than just lust there, if ya know what I mean.” She walked away leaving Hermione in shock. More? She didn't mean…love, did she? Sure, she'd admit to herself that she was the tiniest bit attracted to him, but love him? No. She couldn't. “Hermione?” She heard Harry call, only a few feet away from her, she looked up. “Er, um, yes?” Hermione asked as business like as she could. “Hey.” He said. “Could you get me Headmistress McGonagall on the phone from Hogwarts?” She weakly smiled and nodded. “Good. I need to talk to her…” He said, like he was talking to himself. “Okay.” Hermione said, struggling to find a voice within her. “Thanks.” Harry said, walking away to his office. Hermione dialed the familiar number and waited until she heard a out-of-breath voice. “Hello?” “Hello, Professor McGonagall, its Hermione Granger from Harry Potter's office.” Hermione said into the phone. “Oh, oh yes dear, I'm sorry. I'm still trying to get used to this…telephone thing that we have now. Odd. So many buttons.” McGonagall chuckled. “That's just fine, Professor. I'm calling because Harry wanted to speak to you. Should I put you through?” Hermione asked. “Oh, yes of course. Thank you.” McGonagall said. Hermione hit a button and spoke into it. “Harry? I've got her on the phone.” “Oh.” Harry said back. “Thanks Mione, really.” “No problem. Line 1.” Hermione said. She hung up the phone once she saw he connected and was met by a bumbling voice. “Helloooo…I get to go meet Ronald in his office!” Luna exclaimed. Hermione laughed. “Good luck.” The blonde nodded. “Hmm…you seem to be avoiding Harry all day. Something wrong?” Hermione shook her head. “He's my boss. I don't have to constantly see him.” Luna shrugged. “Whatever. See ya later.” Hermione sat there in thought. Why did everyone keep bugging her about it?!! It's over. ~ Harry hung up the phone from talking to McGonagall and walked out of his office, not taking his eyes off of Hermione even as Cho approached him. She was so beautiful. She wasn't plain at all. How anyone could think that was beyond him. “Harry…did you hear a word I said?” Cho asked, annoyed. “Um, yes…” He lied. “Good. So you agree? Muggle for lunch? I'm tired of all the reporters.” Cho said. “Yea, sure, whatever.” Harry replied, as he looked at Hermione. Just then, she looked up and met his gaze, and instantly whipped her head back down. He looked away and walked out with Cho. ~ She felt his eyes on her. Where ever she went, if it was past him, she knew he was watching her. Just as she had watched him this morning. But they were over, whatever they had, it was over. There relationship now was simply platonic. Black and White. Hermione buried herself in work until she saw him return, Cho still attached to his arm. As they walked by her, Cho made a point of looking at Hermione when she said. “So, Harry. Want to come by my place tonight?” Jealously. It sprang through her again. It shouldn't have. She had no feelings for him, she told him so. Viktor was the only person she would be kissing from now on. Him and him alone. Hermione would resist him if it took all her will power. Which, it did. She returned to her work until it was time to leave and left without another word to Harry. ~ Harry was staying late at work tonight. He didn't have any work to finish, but he was avoiding Cho. For some reason he couldn't stand the sight of her clinging to him, saying she loved him. He had told her that he couldn't be with her tonight because he was working late, which was obviously a lie. He knew Hermione was just now leaving and couldn't bring himself to even say good bye to her. How could something like this have started so fast, and then ended so fast? His life was being played with like a string puppet. One minute he felt one way, the next he felt another. All he knew was that he definitely didn't have his mind cleared of Hermione. It was all he could think of day and night. He infested her mind like bees in a hive. He almost craved for her. A deep, intense, insane feeling always ran through him whenever he saw her or talked to her. It wasn't just lust. It wasn't. He felt something deeper. Love? How could it be? He had just realized his strange yet barreling feelings toward his assistant and now he was falling in love with her? It actually wasn't that much of a stretch when he thought of it. He decided that he was just going to push everything aside and focus solely on work, and try to find some comfort in Cho, even though Hermione had been there for him. He remembered one in particular night where he was upset, and even though she had only known him for a couple months, she was there for him. *“Something the matter, Harry?” Hermione asked as she walked in the office.* *Harry turned to face her. “There's been another attack.” Hermione covered her mouth in shock. “It's funny, you know. He's gone. Voldemort's gone and some of his followers are still seeking revenge.* *Why do they keep turning up? Why? As if all the deaths they've caused aren't enough! They have to cause more pain!”* *“Oh, Harry. I'm so sorry. Was it someone you knew?” Hermione asked, stepping closer to him.* *Harry nodded. “Dean Thomas. He was muggle-born. He was my roommate at Hogwarts.”* *“Oh, Harry.” She said, hugging him.* * He was surprised at her, but hugged her back. “I just don't understand.”* *“Me neither.” She said. “Me neither.”* But only a few months later, about two months ago, he had been there for her too. He had been there when her world came crashing down. *“Hermione?” Harry asked when he saw her head on her desk, in tears after work. “What's wrong?”* *“It's…” She said through tears as she looked up. “Its…my…dad. He's…he's…gone.”* *Harry had no idea how to handle this conversation, but took a stab at it. He walked over to her and helped her up, he wrapped his arms around her and hugged her. “I'm so sorry.” She continued crying. “I…I never…got to say good bye.”* They had talked a lot that night, in fact, he learned a lot about her that night. They had been there a few hours after closing time and just…talked. That was the night when they crossed the thick line between employee and friend. It didn't take much. And now, what the hell were they doing? Messing around with their friendship? He knew it was worth it, she was worth it. And if he had to give her up…he'd be damned if he did it without a fight. He almost worked up the nerve to do something today, but decided that he would respect her wishes, no matter how insane he thought they were. ~ 1:00 am. That's what the clock read in Hermione's bedroom. She stared at it. Why couldn't she sleep? What was so distracting that she couldn't sleep? Oh yeah. Him. They hadn't been friends a real long time, but she had felt as if she'd known him forever. She knew that if she ever needed anything, he would be there. Even after all this. She knew. She just hoped that she could return the favor. Work yesterday had been…weird. She decided that just because she didn't have feelings for Harry didn't mean that it was time to stop trying to get rid of Cho. Yep, Cho Chang was definitely trying to ruin her life along with all of her friends' lives. Something had to be done. But Hermione wasn't sure what to do; she wasn't alone in hating Cho. All Cho Chang had ever tried to do was ruin every single one of her friends lives, putting the spotlight on Hermione. Maybe she could convince Harry that his girlfriend was nothing but trouble. Maybe she could make him realize that the only reason she loved him was because he was the Chosen One, The Boy Who Lived, Old Star Quidditch Player, take your pick. But why did she care? As long as they could stop Cho from coming into the office, they were fine. Harry was her friend, though, he deserved to have his eyes opened. The next morning Hermione awoke and left all the negative feelings for Cho and all her feelings for Harry in her bed. It was over. She had to stop dwelling on the past. Just as Black and White as they rest of her life was, she made her way to work, and started the truckloads of paper work that had been placed on her desk. “Sorry for so much work.” Harry said smiling, as he walked over to her. Hermione laughed. “S'alright. It's my job.” “Yeah.” Harry said, interrupted by the phone ringing. “Hold on a sec.” She told him as she picked up. He watched her intently as she said. “International Magical Corporation. Harry Potter's office.” He smiled and she continued to speak. “Yes…oh! Yes, of course…yes, yes of course, sir, I'll put you through!” Harry looked at her questioningly as she put the unidentified caller on hold. “Who was that?” Hermione looked at him excitedly and exclaimed, “Harry, Harry! It's them! The…The Asian Company…whatever they're called!! They called…they want to talk to you!” Harry smiled. “You think?” She nodded. “That's amazing! Thanks, I'll go take it in my office.” “Show them no mercy!” She called after him as he ran away. He turned around and winked at her. “That's what I plan on.” She laughed and watched him walk into his office and shook her head. “What was that?” Luna asked from across the way. “The Asian company! They called back! Harry's in there talking to them right now!” She gestured towards his office. “Ohhh!!” Luna jumped up and down. “Lemme tell Ron!!!” Hermione laughed. “Go, tell him.” Luna ran off and sprang through Ron's door, kissing him soundlessly. “Luna, what the-” Ron started, wide eyed but Luna cut him off. “The Asian company called, whatever the gits' names are!! Harry's talking to them!” She exclaimed, kissing him again. “Uh…Luna…” Ron started. “Why are…you, kissing me?” “Because you silly nargle! You're cute and adorable, Ronald!!” Luna exclaimed and ran out of his office. Ron's jaw was dropped and he muttered to himself. “Not half bad…” ~ Hermione saw that Harry's line was dead, so he wasn't on the phone with them anymore. She was so happy for them, they needed this deal. Their company was new, and every little bit of business helped. She walked up out of her seat and towards Harry's office and knocked. “Come in.” She opened the door and she smiled. “They took it.” “They took it?” She said mouth agape. “Yep. They did. Merlin, I can't believe it.” He said, pacing in front of her. She stopped his pacing and hugged him. “I'm so happy for you guys!” He hugged her tightly. “Thanks.” They backed away from each other a little and stared into each others eyes. *Oh my god those eyes. How was I supposed to stay away from him?* He knew what he was about to do, and he didn't care. He was going to do it anyway. Hermione knew it too, and she didn't even try to stop him. Yeah, this whole `resisting' thing, not working so well either. He moved closer to her and kissed her lightly and softly. They pulled back before Hermione willed him on by looking at him again and pressing her lips against him again. He returned her kiss deeply, getting further and further lost in her. They were pulled apart abruptly at a gasp. They turned from each other to see Luna standing in the doorway, her eyes wide and her hand over her mouth in shock. Cho was standing right next to her, hands on her hips. “What the HELL is going on here?!!” ~ A/N: Sorry, couldn't help myself with the cliffie!! Love you all! Review!! --> 6. The Downfall of Cho!! ------------------------ A/N: Hey guys, I know you probably just want to get right back to the story, but before you do: This has been a REALLY long weekend, I was sick Thursday and Friday, and Monday is presidents day, so no school…5 day weekend. That's why my updates have been so quick. And because I'm obsessed. Lol. Anyways, just wanted to warn you that I'll do my best to update quick!!! But here it is…the chapter you've been waiting for since day one. And the moments you've been waiting for since Cho Chang first entered the Harry Potter books!! Lol. (just kidding…or am i?) Sorry for the cliff hanger!! ~ *Last time on “The Office”:* *He moved closer to her and kissed her lightly and softly. They pulled back before Hermione willed him on by looking at him again and pressing her lips against him again. He returned her kiss deeply, getting further and further lost in her.* *They were pulled apart abruptly at a gasp. They turned from each other to see Luna standing in the doorway, her eyes wide and her hand over her mouth in shock.* * Cho was standing right next to her, hands on her hips. “What the HELL is going on here?!!”* ~ Hermione's eyes grew wide and Harry looked to her in search of an excuse. “Um…It was…” “Nothing.” Hermione said, breathless. “It was nothing.” Luna bit her lip to hold back her laughter and Cho scowled. “Don't tell me nothing, I'm not blind. You were kissing! Not just kissing…snogging!” Harry looked at Cho and said. “She and I were just happy about the deal we just made…” “Oh, I could see that.” Cho glared. “I thought you loved me Harry, and now I see you with this bitch!” “Don't call her that.” Harry added with a glare of his own. “Whatever.” Cho rolled her eyes. “Cho, it was nothing. Get over it; I don't feel anything for Harry.” Hermione said. “Really?” Cho challenged. “You looked perfectly content when I walked in!” Luna grinned and flashed a thumbs up to Hermione when Ron joined the doorway crowd. “What's going on?” He whispered to Luna. “Cho and I caught them kissing!” Luna whispered softly. Ron grinned and watched the fight as Cho advanced into the room. “I am your girlfriend Harry! I love you!” Cho screamed. “You-” Harry started, but Hermione cut him off. “Ok, you do NOT love him! At least not really! YOU love him because he's the boy-who-lived, the chosen one, the big shot business man! That is why you want him!” Hermione exclaimed. “That's not true! And you don't love him!” Cho yelled. “You're right about that!” Hermione rolled her eyes exclaiming. “I don't love him! I don't feel anything for him! Nothing! We just got…caught up!” “Don't give me that, I know you've had your eyes on him for months!” Cho countered. “Months!” Hermione screamed walking towards Cho. “No. I have not! Nothing even happened until-” She stopped and covered her mouth, realizing what she had just said. “Oops.” Harry dropped. “Oops? Oops? What happened? When did this `thing' happen?!” Cho screamed, as the rest of the workers in the office tried hard not to listen. “Nothing, Cho.” Harry sighed. Hermione uncovered her mouth and by impulse said, “Nothing?! Nothing, oh yes Cho now he's really lying! Something really did happen in that elevator. We got pretty heavy if you ask me! He would've kept going, but I left when the elevator stopped!” Harry looked at her shocked at what she had just said. Cho's jaw dropped. “When the hell was this?!!” “Last Friday.” Harry said softly, glaring at her. “I KNEW IT!” Cho exclaimed. “I knew it all along! I just don't believe that Harry had anything to do with this. What'll it be Harry, me or her?” “Her.” Harry said without a moment's hesitation. Hermione's eyes fluttered as she and Cho looked at him in shock. “Excuse me?!” Cho asked as if she had not heard him correctly. “Her.” Harry repeated louder. “H-E-R. Her.” Cho's mouth opened and closed several times before she said, “You'll regret this.” She huffed and pushed past everyone, storming out of the office. Harry hung his head and muttered. “Bloody hell…” Hermione turned to him and he looked up. “Why did you choose me?” She asked softly. Harry looked at her and thought for a minute before answering, “Because I'm in love with you.” Hermione's eyes grew huge. “Well…” She started, on the verge of tears. “You…you should've chosen her, because now that you've chosen me…you don't have anyone. Not even me. Bye.” She said, walking out the door, pushing past Luna and Ron. Ron's jaw dropped and Luna asked, “Harry?” Harry turned and faced the window, walked towards it and stood there. He just stared out the window in deep thought. He couldn't believe what he had just said, had he really just told her that? Before then, he wasn't even sure if he did, the words just slipped out of his mouth, as if it was the most sure thing in his life. Which now that he thought about it, it was. Luna smiled weakly at Ron. “Well, not everyone's relationships can be as simple as ours.” Ron looked surprised. “I'll go talk to Hermione.” Ron nodded in confusion and decided to leave his best friend alone, closing his office door. ~ Hermione raced down into the elevator and got in. Right as the doors were about to close, Luna came running up and hit the button to make the doors open, she got in and hit the first floor button. “C'mon, Hermione. Let's get coffee.” Hermione nodded and wiped the tears that were suddenly falling. The memories of that elevator still haunted her. He told her he loved her. He loved her. He loved her. She couldn't get that out of her head. How could he love her? He couldn't. He chose her over Cho, why? Maybe he really did love her. But she didn't love him. Right? “C'mon.” Luna said, as Hermione realized they had reached the ground floor. “Let's go to that place on the corner.” They walked in silence all the way to the coffee shop and sat down at a table in the corner. “So.” Luna started. “Talk.” Hermione shrugged and sniffled. “I don't know what you want me to say.” “How about why you ran out of there?” Luna asked. “I don't know.” Hermione said, tears threatening again. “You do have feelings for him, don't you?” Luna asked. “Well…” Hermione said. “I guess I do…” “But he told you he loves you, and you don't think you love him. You were scared, I get it.” Luna told her, placing her hand on Hermione's. “It's just…I don't know. He told me he was in love with me. He told his girlfriend he dumped her for me…when we're not even…well, yeah. And then seconds before that he had…kissed…me.” “It wasn't a one sided kiss.” Luna said. “I know you felt something.” “Of course I did.” Hermione chuckled, wiping away more tears. “How was it?” Luna asked. “Best bloody kiss I ever had.” Hermione mumbled. “But, I have Viktor. I can't just leave him because of a kiss and a man suddenly thinking he's in love with me.” “Hermione, I know this is tough. But what if you do love him? What if this is it, your one love. And you can't just walk away from it when you feel so much.” Luna told her. “How could I love him, I don't know him.” Hermione said anger in her voice now. “Okay don't say that. You know him better then anyone I know. Probably even Ron. It doesn't matter if you haven't known him forever, that's not it. You can't choose the safe choice, Hermione. What's right isn't always easy.” Hermione sighed. “I guess you're right Luna. It's just tough.” “Do you love him?” Luna asked softly, after their silence. Hermione thought for a second. “I think I might.” Luna smiled and they drank their coffee in silence for a few minutes before Luna added. “At least Cho finally got what she deserved.” Hermione grinned and then saw Cho across the way come bounding into the coffee shop, stomping and glaring at anyone in her way. She was rubbing her arms and Hermione knew that it was because it was 45 degrees outside and Cho wasn't wearing a coat. “Speak of the devil…” She smiled. Luna laughed softly as she saw Cho sit down in a table across the shop from theirs. Hermione thought for a moment, looked down at her coffee and smiled. “Excuse me.” Luna stood up as Hermione did and watched as Hermione took her coffee cup, walked over to where Cho was sitting and stopped. Luna looked confused and watched intently. “This should warm ya up.” She said with an evil grin as she poured the scalding hot coffee on Cho. Cho jumped up and screamed, drawing all the attention to them as Hermione smirked, turned and took Luna's arm as they walked out the door. Luna's impressed face showed everything. “Now that…” she said between laughter, “was absolutely amazing!” “Thank you, thank you very much.” Hermione said. They laughed and continued to walk to the building. “Now,” She said. “I have to do something about Viktor.” “Yeah. When?” Luna asked. “Tonight.” Hermione sighed as they rode the elevator up. “I have to do it soon. I hate that I have to do that to him, he's so sweet. But you're right Luna, it's not always easy.” Luna nodded. “Good. I'm glad we're settled then.” She chuckled. “I'll figure out Ron and me next.” Hermione laughed. “Yeah, good luck.” They got off the elevator and Hermione spotted Harry out of the corner of her eye talking to Melanie and got a twinkle in her eyes when she saw Harry was obviously annoyed at Melanie's batting eyelashes and obvious flirting. Hermione smiled at Luna and then walked up to them. She grabbed Harry by the arm and caught him unexpectedly in a heated kiss. She pulled back from him slowly and said. “Just making sure.” And walked away. Harry looked speechless and confused while Melanie looked angry and upset. Harry's brain was rattling. Did she just kiss him? He didn't even think she was talking to him. And then she just…walked away. That's it. What did it mean? He walked away and into his office to finally get some work done for the first time that day. Hermione watched him and Luna laughed. “I can't believe you just did that! Problem solved?” Hermione nodded. “Yes. Problem solved.” Luna smiled. “Good.” “So…Ron?” Hermione said. Luna nodded. “Oh, yes. Dear Ronald. I'll go take care of that right now.” She winked and walked away to Ron's office. Hermione sat down at her desk and tried her best to concentrate on her work. ~ “Come in.” Ron said when he heard a faint knock at his office door. The door opened to reveal Luna on the other side. “Hello Ronald.” “Er…um, hello, Miss Lovegood.” Ron said, thinking of their kiss. “Oh, Ronald. Please, you know to call me Luna. You haven't called me `Miss Lovegood' in forever.” She said getting closer to him. He backed away and stuttered. “Um…well…yes, uh, Luna…did you need something?” “Yes.” She said, backing him against a wall. “What?” Ron asked, swallowing the lump in his throat. “You.” She said smiling brightly and laughing. He stared at her for a minute before saying. “Oh, fuck it all.” And kissing her hard. She stumbled back a bit but wrapped her arms around him and kissing him back. “I've been waiting for this for a long time.” She said in between kisses. “Yeah, I think I have been too.” Ron told her. ~ Hermione left work early that day and told Viktor she'd meet him back at his flat in a few minutes. She took a deep breath when she reached the door and knew that what she was about to do was going to be tough. But Merlin, she had to do it. She had to. She wanted Harry. Hermione knocked on his door and he opened. “Hello! Her-ow-ninny!” “Hello, Viktor.” Hermione smiled politely as he let her in. “Look, we need to talk.” “Is there something wrong?” Viktor asked. “Well…um, yes.” She said clearing her throat. “Look Viktor, you are so sweet, and…I care about you … a lot. You have been there for me a lot, and you were the first person who really made me feel good. But…I can't do this anymore. I don't want to drag you on. I can't be with you anymore. I…I…love someone…else.” She looked down and their was a strange silence between them. “I understand.” He said after a while. She looked up in surprise. “You…you do?” “Yes. I love you, Her-ow-ninny, and if you do not love me, then it is only right.” Viktor said. Hermione got up and hugged him. “Oh, Viktor. I'm so sorry. I never meant for it to end like this. I just…don't want to drag you along.” She let go of him and he said. “I will always be here for you, if you need something. Stay in touch.” He kissed her on the cheek. “Thank you.” Hermione said softly and walked out of the flat. It was raining now, and she was walking as fast as she could to the address of Harry's flat that she had gotten from Ginny. By the time she reached his doorstep, she was soaking wet, but she didn't care. Hermione knocked on the door hard and waited for him to answer. When he did, he looked surprised to see her, but not upset. She grinned and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him fully on the lips. “Does this mean you…have feelings for me?” He asked after she pulled back. Hermione smiled. “…And he's smart too.” She kissed him again, and he responded by deepening the kiss. “It means I love you, you git.” She told him, kissing him hard again. She giggled as he picked her up and carried her from the doorstep, slamming the door behind him, all without breaking their fiery kiss. “And I love you, too.” ~ A/N: Okay, okay. Not much of a cliff hanger. So I know that this was a really, really short chapter. But I couldn't really add much more, I think this deserved its own chapter. I don't know if that was what you wanted to happen or not. I don't know whether it was good enough, but I liked it…so, I hope you did too! Lol! Hopefully, I'll get the next chapter soon! It should be really good and funny, and probably really long too!!!!! Thanks! Hope I didn't disappoint anyone! Lol. Mucch Muuchh love! --> 7. The New Thing ---------------- A/N: Hey guys, I'm back! Sad to say it, but this is the LAST chapter of The Office. **tears** It's been amazing that all you guys have enjoyed it! But all good things must come to an end, right? I will be updating my newest story, `Leaving the Past Behind' within the next day or two. As well as ROAH (return of a hero). Glad you guys liked the last chapter…! Thanks for all the reviews! Love ya always! Ps. This chapter…things are heating up…a lot of its just fluff…just a bit…not too bad. I mean, some people just write all out smut that's like…well…porn writing and I can't take that. Sorry, not that I don't love you all as authors…you know what I mean. Pps. This chapter didn't turn out as funny as I intended it to be! I decided it was time to throw a little Hogwarts in here as well! Oh! One more thing…personally I don't like this chapter. So I understand if you don't, its way too choppy and moves way to fast. But hey, its kind of summing things up. So sorry, all that counts was that the rest of it was good. ~~ Harry woke up gently and felt a warm body against him. He looked down and smiled at the brown wave of curls beside him, that underneath it lie Hermione. She had come to him last night, finally admitting the truth. Merlin only knows how much well, *fun* they'd had the night before. He watched as Hermione shifted in his arms and her eyes fluttered open. She smiled. “Harry…” “Morning beautiful.” Harry said kissing the top of her head. She shifted in his arms again to get closer to him, closing her eyes. All of the sudden, her eyes shot open. “Harry! Work…” “Doesn't matter right now.” He said chuckling. “Merlin…yes it does. What time is it?” “Who cares?” “I do!” She exclaimed. “Merlin, Harry, I love you and as much as I want to just stay with you…you have a business to run. And I am your secretary. So in a word…yes. We do have to go to work today. C'mon.” She said getting up and pulling him out of bed. “Mione…” He groaned as she pulled him to his feet and he began to slip his pants on. She smirked and kissed him. “Get up, and I promise you'll get your reward later.” Harry smiled at her words and said, “Fine.” She stopped and turned to him. “Are…are you sure about this, Harry? I…I mean, it's only been a week and last night-” He stopped her by kissing her. “I am more sure about this than anything I've ever done.” She sighed and kissed him one last time. “Good…I have to go home and get dressed.” She said while pulling on his t-shirt. “I dunno…” He waggled his eyebrows. “I like you like this…” She hit him on the arm playfully, “Sod off, perv. I'll see you in a bit.” “Bye.” Harry called after her and shook his head smiling as he watched her apparate out. The things this woman could do to him… ~ Hermione couldn't help but smiling as she walked around her flat getting ready. Within 24 hours, she had destroyed a bitchy girlfriend, stole a mans heart, dumped a guy, and had incredibly mind blowing sex. Sure, she wasn't too happy about the part where she dumped a guy, but the rest was good. She had gone from unaware and unsure to confidant and happy. Once she had dressed in a black v-neck jumper and beige skirt. The skirt wasn't exactly short, but it wasn't long enough to be considered business appropriate. She didn't care. With Harry as her boss, she might get a little…leeway. With a slight smirk on her face, she apparated from her flat and landed her self on the first floor of the building. She took the long elevator ride up with a much happier feeling within her than before. “Hey Ginny…” Hermione greeted, poking her head in Ginny's office, who was currently coughing. “Hey girl…what's up with you? You look…happy…” Ginny smirked, wiping her nose with a tissue. “Because I am, Gin.” Hermione sighed. “I am.” Ginny rolled her eyes. “This wouldn't have something to do with a certain sexy dark haired boss of ours?” Hermione raised her eyebrows. “Maybe…maybe not…Feel better.” She teased as she closed the door and walked down the hall. Yep, she was happy. And it did have something to do with the certain sexy dark haired boss, Oh, it defiantly did. Hermione walked further down the hallway until she came to her and Luna's desk. She stood behind her desk, rearranging and putting away some files she had sprawled about her usually organized desk. It was when she was on the last folder when she felt someone come behind her, wrap his arms around her waist and say, hot breath on her neck, “Did you wear that skirt just to tease me?” She smirked and asked, “Is it working?” “Yes.” Harry breathed and waited a second before adding cheekily, “Can I take it off now?” She spun around, still smiling and scolded lightly, “Harry!” “What?!” He asked innocently. Hermione rolled her eyes. “Honestly, Harry, we are working! I am your employee, downplay it, okay?” “Is that a promise for later?” Harry asked. She rolled her eyes again, trying to keep from smiling. “Shut up and go back to your office.” “Kiss me.” Harry told her, with an evil smile. “No!” Hermione exclaimed, annoyed that he was just about to win her over, so that a few heads turned, astonished at their bosses position. “No.” She repeated quietly with a grin. “Yes.” Harry said, as a matter-of-factly. She looked around to make sure no one was looking and quickly kissed him. “There. Now, Go. Work. Make something of yourself.” She pushed him on his chest so that he backed away from her. “I love you.” He whispered as he kissed her on the cheek. She smiled as he walked away and noticed Luna was behind her now. “You know,” Luna started, “If I didn't know any better…I'd swear I just saw you kissing the boss.” “Shut it, Luna.” Hermione smiled. “You know very well what happened.” Luna grinned. “I don't know ALL of it. Just the part where you break it off with Viktor and go running into Harry's arms.” Hermione rolled her eyes. “Well then, that's all you need to know.” Luna shrugged and walked to her desk to begin her work. “Oh!” She remembered. “Ron said he's calling a staff meeting today.” Hermione groaned. “Greatt…” Luna smirked. “I love his meetings.” “That's because you get to stare at him dazedly the whole time.” Hermione pointed out. “Everyone else nearly falls asleep at how boring they are.” “Whatever.” Luna rolled her eyes. “It's an hour…so…” “Kay.” Hermione said. ~ Hermione spent the next hour or so getting as much work done as she could, considering how distracted she'd been the day before. She had only just finished revising a status report when Luna waved a hand in front of her face. “Hullo?? Hermione...it's time to go!” “Oh!” Hermione smiled. “Sorry Luna got a little caught up in work.” “S'okay.” Luna shrugged. “C'mon, we've gotta get good seats!” Hermione shook her head as Luna pulled her into the conference room. Ron and Harry were already in there, talking strategics, so Hermione and Luna stood in the doorway. “So cute when they're working.” Luna commented. “Oh, yes…incredibly sexy, Luna.” Hermione grinned at Harry as he was in serious- business mood. Ron eventually looked up and tried hard not to grin too widely when he saw Luna. “Hey…um, you can…come in…” Hermione and Luna nodded and walked in. Harry and Ron were sitting across from each other on opposite sides of the end of the table, so Luna took her seat by Ron, and Hermione gladly took hers by Harry. He had to restrain himself from kissing her, or devouring her whole at the sight of her. He loved how she made him feel. “Hello…” Hermione said casually. “Hey.” Harry winked at her. “Hey…” Ron sighed. Luna sighed as well. “Hmm…here they come,” She said, referring to the people now entering the conference room. When everyone was seated, Harry greeted them and thanked them for coming before sitting to allow Ron to take the floor. Ron started his typical, long, drone like speech, with occasional funny or quirky remarks in it. About 10 minutes into Ron's `talk' Hermione began to feel tired in restless. She didn't think she could sit in this seat any more and listen to his words go on and on. Harry wasn't looking at Ron, or paying the least bit of attention to him. Instead, he was staring at Hermione as she looked at Ron in seriousness. Occasionally, she would meet his gaze and smile before turning her concentration back to Ron. Harry started to feel a little restless as well, and reached over and put his hand on Hermione's thigh. She gasped quietly in surprise; she had not expected someone's hand to appear there. He grinned to himself and began moving his hand slowly up her leg and up her skirt. Hermione tried to hold her breath and squirmed as his fingers began toying with the edges of her knickers. She looked at him in a piercing gaze that told him to stop it because she was losing her concentration. He didn't give in and moved his fingers inside her knickers when she squirmed again and whimpered softly. Ron stopped for a minute and said, “Hermione, are you alright?” Hermione regained her composure and cast a pointed look at Harry. “I'm fine.” She said. *If only they knew….* Harry removed his hand from her, smirking and finally looked to Ron, who continued his speech. Only about 5 minutes later, the meeting had ended and Harry turned to Hermione. “Can I see you in my office for a minute?” Hermione shook her head but sighed. “Yes…I'll be there in a second.” Luna bit her lip to stifle a giggle as she looked to Ron. “Oh, Ronald, wasn't there something you needed to show me in your office?” Ron looked at her confused by nodded. “Oh! Right, er…yes. Come to my office.” Ron, Luna, Harry and Hermione walked out of the room and continued to their meeting spots. Once Harry entered his office behind Hermione and closed the door, Harry exhaled a deep breath. “Thank Merlin.” Hermione smirked. “Did you need something, Mr. Potter?” Harry looked up in mock thought. “Hmm…Oh yeah.” Harry said. “You.” She took a step closer to him, “I don't know…” He closed the gap between them and kissed her gently, then rougher. She muttered `Silencio' and charmed the door locked. Harry had never loved those spells more. She pulled back and her face fell. “Harry…maybe, maybe we're moving too fast with this. I mean…it hasn't been that long…” Harry looked at her seriously. “Do you want to?” She thought for a moment. “I don't know. I mean, this is all new. I've never felt like this before. It…scares me.” “I know.” Harry said. “I know it does. But I love you…whatever you want to do…I'm okay.” “I…” Hermione contemplated all the thoughts in her head and made up her mind. “I want you, Harry. I want you so bad.” She confessed taking a deep breath. “Then take me.” He told her before kissing her. His arms came to rest on her hips and her arms wrapped loosely around his neck. The kiss intensified as their tongues frantically met one another. His hands wandered down her body, making her spine tingle as his fingers danced under her shirt. He pushed aside her bra and cupped her breast, making her whimper and kiss him harder. He was teasing her at first to see how far she could get without scolding him for moving too slow. The only problem is, with the silencing spell she cast, no one outside could hear a thing, but they could hear what was outside. “Harry?” Came a loud, unidentifiable male voice, knocking on the door. “Harry Potter, are you in there?” “Shit.” Harry cursed softly as he kissed her one last time before pulling away and straightening himself. “Sorry.” He said to Hermione. “I can't ignore him, it'll just be worse.” She nodded, straightening herself up and lifted the silencing charm. “Yeah, yeah, come in.” Harry said, sitting on the chair behind his desk and Hermione sat in one of the arm chairs across from him. Imagine their surprise when they saw Remus Lupin walking through the door. “Why hello, I didn't interrupt anything? No important meeting?” “It's alright,” Harry smiled to Hermione. “Nothing that can't be taken care of later.” Hermione fought the urge to roll her eyes and turned to smile at Remus. “Remus, how are you?” She asked. Lupin had been in the office frequently, since he was somewhat of a replacement god father to Harry, and she had spoken with him more than once. “Doing fine, and how about you Miss Granger?” Remus winked at Harry, as if he knew what was going on. “I'm…good.” She said, not missing the exchange between Remus and Harry. “Well…” Harry said changing the subject. “What's going on, Remus?” “Oh, well, McGonagall and I have been talking a lot lately, and I just thought it was at my best liberty to tell you that she is not doing well in the health area. Seems she had an unknown spell hit her when she interfered in one of the older boys' fights. He won't talk.” “That's terrible.” Harry said. “Is the Ministry on the case?” “Well, yes. The boy was expelled because he wouldn't tell anyone and apparently, at least according to the minister, he doesn't even know.” Hermione nodded. “Yep, you know the ministry.” “That's for sure.” Remus commented. “I was actually just on my way to see her, care to join us. Hermione can come as well…she's only been there a couple times, correct?” “Oh, really!? Could I? I'd love to. It's such an interesting castle!” Hermione said excitedly. Harry laughed at her enthusiasm. “Yeah, sure that'd be good. I'm sure Ron and Luna would love to come, too. Ginny's got some sort of Wizardry cold, so she won't come. But yeah, I'll go get them.” Hermione jumped up to help Harry as they left the room and Remus stopped, standing in the doorway. He looked at the two, and used his ungodly mind reading powers, or better yet just took a look on Harry's face, and deducted everything there was not black and white. When they reached the door, Hermione whispered to Harry as he reached for the door knob. “Wait, knock first. Just remember what we were doing in your office five minutes ago.” Harry smiled and shook his head. “Naw, this is Ron… but fine, I'll knock.” Harry knocked on the door called. “Hey mate, its Harry, ya in there?” “Just…one second!” Ron exclaimed through the door. Hermione bit her lip to stifle her laugher and Harry looked questioningly at her. She shook her head and they entered the door when Ron yelled back for them to come in. “Hey Ron.” Harry said. “You up for a road trip?” He noticed that Luna Lovegood was also in the office and staring at Ron with dreamy eyes and shot a look to Hermione that said, `Maybe you were right'. “We're going to Hogwarts with Remus…you and Luna wanna come?” Ron looked to Luna whose eyes were brighter than before. “Yeah. I'm sure that'd be good. Luna looks happy about it too.” “I am! Let's go! Blowing off work for a day…fine with me!” Luna exclaimed. Hermione laughed. “Okay then, c'mon, I think we're taking a Portkey so that we don't have to go through Hogsmeade.” Ron and Luna followed them out the door as they met Remus in Harry's office. He laid a hat on their desk, which they all grabbed onto as it activated and they shot through the air and landed ever-so-gracefully in one of the corridors. “Hmm…this was supposed to take us directly to her office. C'mon then, you know the way.” Remus said, leading them towards the headmistress's office. Hermione slipped her hand in Harry's and whispered, “This place is amazing.” “Yes. Kind of like you.” Harry offhandly commented with a smirk. She rolled her eyes and smiled. They were led into the grand office that once was occupied by Dumbledore, a precious man in Harry Potter's life, until the day that he died. “Well, this is a surprise. I didn't know you were bringing some of the children. But of course, they are not children anymore. Welcome!” McGonagall exclaimed as she saw they walk through. “Hello, Minerva.” Remus said kindly. “Nice to see you.” “Hello, Professor McGonagall.” Harry smiled. “Ron, Luna and I decided to pay you a visit with Remus. Do you remember Hermione Granger?” “Well, of course I do, Mr. Potter.” McGonagall smiled as she walked towards Hermione. “Very pleased to see you again, dear.” “It's good to see you too, Professor. How are you?” Hermione asked. “Oh…” McGonagall sighed. “Well. I'm doing well.” “That's great.” Luna said smiling. They spent the next hour or so in her office talking about things going on around Hogwarts, classes, how the business was doing…just…catching up. Harry felt himself looking at Hermione whenever he got the chance, he couldn't restrain it any longer. “Well, it's been wonderful, but I really do have a lot of work.” McGonagall said. “Feel free to stay and wonder. I'm sure the students will be most enlightened at your presence. If they give you any trouble, send them here.” “Sure will.” Ron winked. “Thanks. We'll see you soon.” They walked out of the office and started off down the corridor. “If you don't mind,” Remus started, “Tonks is teaching just down the hall. I'll see if I can go catch her. Bye.” “Bye.” They chorused after him. Harry looked around. “You wanna walk around, Mione?” Ron looked at Harry questioningly, but ignored it. “Sure.” Hermione said. “Let's go.” “We'll catch up with you later.” Ron said. “I'll just `wonder' with Luna.” “What's gotten into them?” Harry asked Hermione when they had walked away. “Oh…nothing.” Hermione smiled. Harry shook his head and came upon the Great Hall, where the students were congregating for lunch. “Hm, I see someone I need to have a word with. You mind? I'll be back in a second.” “Course not. I'll just look around.” Hermione shrugged. “Kay.” He said. “I'll see you in a minute.” Hermione was slowly walking past the entrance way when two young boys who looked to be in their seventh year approached her. They were wearing red and gold badges, so Hermione knew that they were in Gryffindor. “Hello…” One of them said, extending a hand. “I'm Robby…” “I'm Adam,” The other one said, shaking her hand. “And you are…” “Um…Hermione…” She said nervously, she had no idea who she was talking to. “Well, what are you doing here?” Robby asked. “It isn't safe for such a pretty woman like you to go roaming through the castle. No matter how old you are.” Adam winked. Hermione stifled a laugh and she heard someone come up behind her. “Adam, Robby! Nice to see you!” Harry exclaimed from behind her. She spun around to face him smiling as Harry stood next to Robby and Adam. “What's up boys, what are you doing?” “Hiya Harry!” Robby exclaimed. “Nice to see you!” “We're just…” Adam waggled his eyebrows to Hermione who was trying desperately to hold back laughter. “Meeting a new…friend…” “Oh, really.” Harry said grinning. “Nice to meet you. I'm Harry Potter.” He said extending a hand to Hermione. “Hermione Granger.” She said, grinning back, taking his hand. But instead of shaking her hand, he yanked her forward and kissed her hard on the lips. She smiled against him and opened her mouth to him. They began kissing deeply until Harry moved his hand to go under her shirt and she raised her hand and slapped it down fiercely, remembering that there were two young boys standing there. They pulled apart slowly and turned to face two gaping seventh year boys. “Geez, Harry you move fast. How do you do it?” Robby breathed in shock. Adam just continued to stare. Harry laughed and looked to Hermione, who was smiling, and said. “Perhaps you haven't been formally introduced. This,” He pointed to Hermione, “Is Hermione. My girlfriend.” Robby and Adam's faces turned pale white. “Oh...er… We didn't mean to…” “It's fine…fine, boys. Just be careful who you have your eyes on, or you just might find you have no eyes anymore.” Harry told them, joking, but yet somewhat serious. “Um…yes…of course.” Robby said, taking the threat very seriously. “How are you?” “Good.” Harry said. “Nice to see you again, but we really must be going. I've just realized that we should probably be getting back to work. We should go get Ron and Luna.” “Tell Ron we said hi!” Adam said. “Sure.” Hermione answered. “Bye, boys. Hopefully we'll see each other again, eh?” She smiled and followed Harry as the walked away, leaving Adam and Robby dumbstruck. “Sorry about them.” Harry said, as they walked hand in hand down the halls to find Ron and Luna. “Its fine. They're cute.” Hermione said. “Hey.” Harry said stopping. “But you're so much cuter. And sexier.” Hermione smiled and dragged him further. “Uh huh…” Harry mumbled as she pulled him closer and found the knob to a broom closet. “C'mon.” She whispered. “So this is what you do. You butter me up and then take advantage of me. Using me?” Harry said as she opened the door and wrapped an arm around her waist. Only instead of finding an empty closet, they found Ron and Luna in a serious lip lock. Hermione gasped and threw her hand over her mouth and Harry's jaw dropped. Luna pulled back and grinned at them sheepishly. “Hey…guys.” She said, Ron looking to them smiling. “Ron….are you dating your secretary?” Harry asked a hint of amusement in his voice. “It's the new thing.” Ron said, winking as he saw Harry's arm around Hermione. “All the cool kids are doing it.” ~~ They had arrived back to the office not too long after the broom closet run in, and attempted to finish off any work they'd left behind. Hermione was sitting on her desk, typing away when Ginny walked over. “Hey girl. I feel loads better. Wanna hit the pub tonight?” Hermione sighed. “Sorry Gin, can't. I told Harry I'd let him take me out.” “Ohh…” Ginny squealed. “Of course.” “Shut up.” Hermione grumbled. “I'm sure glad you straightened him out. And that Cho got what she deserved.” Ginny said. “Guess again.” Hermione said, eyebrows raised, as her gaze was fixed pointedly on the elevator. Ginny looked over her shoulder and followed her gaze. “Oy!” She exclaimed when she saw Cho standing there, looking her normal bitchy self. “Great. Just what I need.” Hermione laughed. “Not to worry…not to worry…” Cho approached Hermione at her desk. “I know what you did. You used some kind of love potion on him. How else could he choose *you* over *me*! I am going in there, hopefully now it's worn off and he'll kiss me hello like he always has. I told you Granger, chains are tight on this one.” She said walking away to Harry's office. Though, instead of being angry, Hermione laughed and Ginny sighed saying, “She really has no idea what she's getting into.” They heard screaming coming from Harry's office as Cho stormed out. Hermione smirked. “Oh, I think she has a pretty good idea now.” Cho ran by Hermione's desk and Hermione called after her amused, “You're right, chains tied real tight!” ~~ A/N: Maybe you were hoping for more, but that's it. Not as long as I wanted it to be, but there's not much you can do with the story after H/Hr are together. I treat this as more of an epilogue. Glad you guys enjoyed it! I'll be updating my other stories regularly now that this is over and done with. Sorry for the lack of “Office” scenes on this one. Love you! --> 8. Final Authors Note --------------------- Hey guys, This was one last authors note. I have to tell you I am not satisfied with a review I got, but I definitely expect there to be more like that. Which is why I have to say: I know. That that last chapter sucked. I know it. But I cant spend any more time revising that chapter, because now that h/hr got together, that story kind of got bland. So, if you would rather me just take off this chapter and make chapter 6 the real last one, I will do that. In fact, I think I will. This chapter changed too much dynamic. If there is anyone who actually wants to read it, review and tell me and I'll let you read the bloody chapter. I am not pleased with my self on this one. Sorry for venting my anger and frustration on you. I thank my loyal readers. Love you! Harry_mione_love --> 9. Authors Note (yep, another one!) ----------------------------------- Hey there, sorry for another authors note! Just wanted to thank all my supportive readers! Thanks guys, really. Some of you are asking me about a sequel. Hm, well, I will think about it, and perhaps there will be one. But right now I need to focus on my three other stories which I had momentarily paused just for this one. Leaving the Past Behind is now my top priority! Just wanted to make that known. Thanks again! Love you! harry_mione_love -->