Hermione was getting ready for work. The sun was just coming up over the horizon. She stood at the window taking in the beautiful sun rise. She couldn't get over the beautiful colors that were melting together as it rose. She turned and went back to her vanity to finish up getting ready. She brushed her hair and started putting her mascara on when she was startled. Turning to see what was there, she saw the most gorgeous Eagle owl.

"Malfoy" was all she could say with a smirk.

He would be the only man she knew that would have an Eagle owl deliver a simple letter. As she walked towards her window she was astonished at how beautiful the bird was. It had dark brown specks though out its feathers. The golden eyes where bright and all seeing. Then when it spread its wings and the sun hit them just right the most brilliant orange was reflected through.

She let the bird in and quickly untied the letter from its leg. Once the bird was free of the letter it stood on the window seal waiting for the reply back. Giving it a few treats Hermione went and sat on her bed and opened the letter.

Dear Hermione,

I'm writing you to let you know that Harry is doing very well. We had a bit of an incident yesterday. Gambit's magical presence was still prevalent within Harry's home. So he spent the night in my guest room while Severus and I came up with spells and charms to protect the home and to get rid of the unwanted presence. He seems to be thankful and relieved when I saw him walking into his home just now. I am sure he will be writing to you soon to let you know how he is doing.

Now for a more personal situation on my part. I feel that I may be falling for your best friend. Now, I would hope you would refrain from using the "I told you so" and just hear me out. I don't know what to do. I have been with many people but I have never had feelings like I do with Harry. It scares me. So being that you know Harry so well how would you advise me to handle this. I hope you can help me out in this situation. I am looking for advice to help me make a decision on whether to pursue or not to pursue. I know you told me I need to tell him the truth and if I decide to move forward with Harry, I will. But until then please keep my little secret, just that, a secret.

Warmest regards
Ryu

Hermione couldn't help but smile at the the letter that Draco had written.

"Well I guess he's now Ryu if I must be proper and correct." Hermione said to herself.

She quickly grabbed a quill, ink and parchment and started writing a letter back.

Dear Ryu,

Thank you for letting me know how Harry is doing. I am sorry to hear about what happened. Thank you for helping him out so much. I am sure he was very comfortable in your guest room. I know Ron and I were when we stayed. It was hard to get Ron up most mornings because of it.

I am sure was very thankful for what you did for him. I am also pretty confident that he felt like he could have done it himself but having you do it saved him from having to relive the trauma he went through. So again thank you for all you did.

I do hope I hear from him soon.

As for your personal situation.... falling for my best friend huh? Well now that is quite a situation. I refuse to hold back, so I must say "I told you so!"

Now that I have gotten that out of my system I will tell you what I think. You need to be yourself. Your REAL self. Hold on to those feelings you have it is all right to be scared. Especially if this is all new to you. Falling for someone and being in love are amazing things to have happen.

Take it slow and feel it out and let the feelings grow. If it is ment to be let it happen organically and don't push it.

Do something as friends. Not a date but something fun where you don't have to worry about work and you both can be yourselves.

I hope you tell the truth sooner than later. You know my thoughts on that.

Never did I think I would tell you of all people to go after Harry. But here I am and I can't be happier about it. I see the way he looks at you and you him. I truly believe that you guys would make each other happy. It will be a hard road to travel but well worth it.

I hope this help. And I am so happy to call you friend. You have grown a lot, and I really like the true you.

With Love,
Hermione

Hermione smiled as she sealed the letter and walk back towards the Eagle owl to send the letter back. She couldn't help but giggle at the situation there in South Africa.

She knew that Harry found Ryu very attractive. She also knew that Ryu was truly falling for Harry. The part that scared her was when Ryu finaly decides to tell the truth. She knows that Harry will take it hard and feel betrayed. She hopes that both men can work through it to find happiness on the other side.

She tied the letter on the owl gave it a couple more treats. "You know where to go." As she watched the majestic creature fly away. Turning with a sigh she went to grab her bag when once again she was startled by another tapping on her window.

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Who could that be.....hmmmmm??

Hoped you liked the new chapter. Agai. Short and sweet. After the nexr chapter things will be back to normal length. These chapters are kind of fillers but are needed too.

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