I'm feeling very random today, so I posted a very random picture on the side.

This is the first and most likely last time I will post a non-Harry Potter video on here. This is a Hunger Games one that is made by the same amazing people who made "Slytherin Night," which I posted quite a few chapters ago. They are amazing. The video is amazing. You are amazing. I am hungry.

That was random. Oh well.

Enjoy!

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Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation.    --Eric Hofffer

As Hermione walked into the Ministry, people started giving her weird looks. For a good ten minutes, she was completely bewildered by her reception. Suddenly realization dawned upon her. "I can’t possibly look that different, can I?" she wondered. After thinking about her hair and what she was wearing, she concluded that she indeed look different. As she stepped onto the elevator, she fingered her skirt. She was wearing a black pencil skirt and a white sleeveless ruffle top. Definitely not what she’d usually wear to work.

"Are you looking for someone?" asked Seamus Finnegan, one of her co-workers, as he stepped into the elevator. "Maybe me?"

"No, I’m pretty sure I’m not looking for you," replied Hermione.

"Sure?" asked Seamus cockily.

"Pretty positive," replied Hermione with a smile.

"Do you need help finding anything?" asked Seamus suggestively.

"Seamus, I’ve been working here for two years. I think I can find my way around my office," replied Hermione with an amused look on her face. "By the way, does Hannah know how much you flirt with everyone?"

"I broke up with Hannah. Wait—What—Hermione? Is that you?" asked Seamus with a shocked look on his face, squinting as if to try to see Hermione behind a façade.

"Yeah, it’s me," Hermione replied awkwardly as the elevator door opened.

"Wow! You look hot!" Seamus yelled out as Hermione walked out of the elevator, making her blush beet red.

As she walked in the door of her office, she caught her breath. Sitting on her desk was a huge bouquet of exotic roses. She didn’t need to look at the card attached to know who it was from. She opened the note with a smile on her face.

Dearest Beaver,

We are going to Pansy Parkinson’s birthday bash tonight at eight. I’ll come by at seven-thirty, don’t be late. And did you hear about Blaise and Luna? I was not expecting that.

Sincerely,

The Charming Prince

P.S. I thought your office needed a bit more color.

Just as she finished reading the note, she heard a gasp by the door. She looked around to see Parvati Patel, her secretary, standing by her door, staring wide eyed at Hermione.

"You…you…,"she stuttered.

"Yes, Parvati?" asked Hermione.

"You…You’re mystery girl?" she stuttered with a shocked look on her face.

Hermione didn’t know whether she should be amused or offended.

"OMG! You are!" Parvati squealed as she saw the flowers. She then hurried out of the room muttering excitedly. "I have to tell Lavender…shocked…wow."

Hermione then turned back to the letter she was about to write.

Dearest Amazing Bouncing Ferret,

So kind and thoughtful of you to ask! It would be an honor to attend Ms. Pug face’s delightful birthday bash! I can’t think of a better way to waste…oops I meant I can’t think of a better way to productively spend my Monday evening. Thank you for being so considerate as to invite me. I’m absolutely touched.

What happened with Luna and Blaise? Actually, I’m going to go and ask them right now.

Sincerely,

The Beautiful Brunette

P.S. The flowers are beautiful. Thank You.

After sending the letter, she walked to Blaise’s office, determined to find out what was going on. And find out, she did. She walked into the room to get the shock of her life.

Luna and Blaise were sitting in Blaise’s chair, making out passionately. In fact, they didn’t even notice Hermione walking in.

After she got over the initial shock, Hermione quietly walked back to the door intending to go unnoticed. Just as she was about to walk out, she smirked and called out, "Get a room!" startling the couple.

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Later, Blaise and Luna walked in to Hermione’s room, holding hands.

"So, you found out, huh?" asked Blaise sheepishly.

"Well, it was sort of obvious. And Draco’s hint did help," smiled Hermione. "So, how long have you two been dating?"

"A few weeks," replied Luna. "I’m glad you and Draco finally admitted that you liked each other. It took you long enough."

Hermione blushed.

"I know Draco goes red in the face denying this, but I have to ask. Were you two secretly dating during eight year?" Blaise asked curiously.

Before Hermione could reply, Luna answered, "No they weren’t. They were too afraid to admit their feelings to each other. Anyways, Blaise can you help me with the report on Crumple Headed Snorekracks?"

"Alright," replied Blaise with an amused look on his face. "See you later, Hermione."

"And don’t forget about Ginny’s dress fitting," Luna called out as she left with Blaise.

Hermione plopped down on her chair in a daze as she pondered over what Luna said.

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"Aunt Mione!" screamed an extremely elated Teddy, the second Hermione apparated to Harry and Ginny’s house after work.

"Teddy!" squealed Hermione as he ran over to hug her. "I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too!" yelled Teddy. "You look really pretty!"

"Thank you," beamed Hermione. "I heard that someone got a new broomstick."

"Come on! Let’s go outside! Mum said I can’t fly it inside," Teddy replied dragging Hermione towards the door.

"Alright, but where is your mum?"

"She’s upstairs. Come on!"

After ten minutes of watching Teddy zoom around on his broomstick, Ginny joined Hermione.

"Hey!" exclaimed Ginny. "How long have you been watching our little Quidditch star over there?"

"Hey, yourself!" replied Hermione with a smile. "Not very long. I may not know much about Quidditch, but I get this feeling that he is going to be pretty good when he grows up. So, what are the plans for today? And what’s that last minute issue that Harry wrote to me about?"

"Well, we took care of the last minute issue last night. So all we have to do today is the dress fitting."

"When are we dropping Teddy off at Bill’s?"

"In about five minutes," Ginny replied before turning to Teddy. "Teddy, we are going to Victorie’s in five minutes."

As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Teddy jumped off of the broom and began running to the door screaming, "Lets go!"

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Three hours later, the two women were in Florence’s Ice Cream Shop, eating ice creams with heavy shopping bags by their sides.

They were talking about seating arrangements for the wedding when Hermione asked, "So, are you alright with me and Draco dating?"

"Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later," Ginny replied as she ate her double chocolate ice cream parfait.

"What does that mean?" asked Hermione with a confused look as her thoughts flickered to what Luna had said.

"It was inevitable. Especially considering the chemistry between the two of you. Even Luna said so, and you know Luna is always right," replied Ginny. "Actually, if it wasn’t for my idiot of a brother, this would’ve happened a long time ago.

"Seriously?" Hermione asked skeptically as her thoughts flew back to a certain night five years ago.

"Yeah! During your eight year, everyone thought you were dating." After seeing Hermione’s look, she hastily added, "I know you weren’t, but you guys were like the couple of the year who were not really a couple. Does that even make any sense? Either way, I’m going to go and pick up Teddy. Are you coming?"

"Hm? No, I’m going to head home in a little bit," Hermione replied.

After exchanging goodbyes, Ginny disapparated, leaving Hermione with her thoughts.

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When Hermione reached home, her head was still spinning as she tried to process what Ginny and Luna had told her. In fact, she almost didn’t notice the owl waiting for her by her window. Only when the bird started tapping rigorously on the window did she notice it.

She took the letter from the beautiful owl’s leg and saw Draco’s elegant cursive handwriting on it. After hesitating for a second, as Ginny and Luna’s comments floated into her head, she opened it.

Dearest insufferable know-it-all,

Change of plans. You are being denied a great privilege; we are not going to Ms. Pug Face’s birthday bash. But, don’t get your hopes up, we are still going to dinner. I’ll be there at eight.

Sincerely,

The Devastatingly Gorgeous Blonde

As she finished reading the letter, she smiled bitterly. "As always, skirting around the issue and pretending that nothing has happened. Who was I kidding, thinking he’d change? Some things never change.," she thought bitterly. "Once a Malfoy, Always a Malfoy."

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I'm going to watch "The Woman in Black" tonight!! I am sooooooo excited. DANIEL RADCLIFFE. Enough said.

And I deciced that I'll post every saturday, from now and on.

THERE IS NO POST ON SUNDAYS!!!!

Alright, I'm going to go and eat before someone drags me off to a mental institute.