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Hermione Granger studies harder than you. (her_my_nee) wrote in my_rpg,
@ 2009-07-31 14:39:00

Who: Hermione and Harry
When: Today, lunchtime
Where: Harry and Ginny's flat, then elsewhere?
What: Lunch date between buddies

Hermione figured that Harry needed some time alone with Ginny. Afterall, they were newlyweds. They were back from their honeymoon, but Hermione still gave them some space. If it was her, she'd appreciate the distance. She figured they'd come to her when they were ready. And she was thrilled when Harry contacted her yesterday.

She got up early and logged some hours at the office, then clocked out to go to lunch with Harry. After apparating a block away and walking to the Potters' house, Hermione knocked on the front door.

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	lilys_eyes 2009-08-01 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, you've got Ron, right?" Harry was terrible at subtle suggestions. He blinked too much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-02 02:58 am UTC (link)
	"I haven't been seeing much of Ronald lately." It was obvious when Hermione was upset with him. She used his full name. "I have a feeling he's been avoiding me." She folded her arms across her chest and gave a slightly sour expression. "I have no idea why." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-02 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"Maybe 'cause you sound like his mother. Honestly. Ronald." Harry couldn't help but tease. They had been through enough together that he knew nothing he could say would make Ron and Hermione hate each other forever. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-02 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Hermione went a little pink and broke into an embarrassed smile. "Fine. Ron." She shrugged a little. "I don't understand him. You I understand. And Ginny. Even George. But Ron? He's an enigma." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-02 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Well that just tickled him pink. Harry snorted. "Ron is not an enigma, Hermione. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard you say." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-02 03:50 am UTC (link)
	"He is, though." Hermione said, going red in the face. She was wearing a sheepish grin. "What? He definitely is. He's a mystery. I just don't understand. He wants something, he tip-toes around it. Why not just go for it?" She was even redder after the sentence than before it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

lilys_eyes
2009-08-02 04:12 am UTC (link)

"Well that's an easy answer, Hermione." Harry laced his trainers and stood up. "He's scared."

He looked her right in the eye. "All those times you felt scared at school, you always ran to the library. Big test? Run to the library. Do you think Ron wanted to pass his exams any less? He just handled it differently."

He sighed. Harry knew Ron and Hermione pretty well by now. He was sure they knew him better than he knew himself too. "You can't consider an attempt a failure if you don't really try, see?"

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her_my_nee
2009-08-02 03:25 pm UTC (link)

Hermione still didn't really understand. If he wanted to pass an exam, the only thing to do was to run to the library and study. It was logical. She didn't really understand things that weren't logical.

"I suppose." She could understand the last bit, though. If you didn't try, you couldn't fail. It meant he wouldn't be rejected, either.

"But you miss out on so many opportunities." Hermione insisted, unfolding her arms from across her chest.

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	lilys_eyes 2009-08-02 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, I know." Harry said. He shrugged. "Where do you want to eat?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-02 04:49 pm UTC (link)
	Hermione was ready to let it go. She wanted to ask Harry about how married life was, how things in the Auror office were, and how he was feeling about live in general. They could always talk about Ron later. "Doesn't matter to me. There's a muggle sandwich shop not too far from St. Mungo's that's rather good." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-02 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	"All right, let's try there." Harry was pretty sure he'd never eaten where she was suggesting, so it would be an adventure. After hunting Horcruxes and being a target for the government, he had to try to find adventure in every day life. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-02 05:39 pm UTC (link)
	"We can just apparate to St. Mungo's, and walk from there. It's a couple of blocks, not too bad." Hermione had been there a few times. She was rather fond of their bangers and mash on a bun. Interesting sandwich, but delicious. "See you in the lobby." Hermione said, then disapparated. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-02 08:09 pm UTC (link)
	Harry vanished with a good audible crack and appeared next to Hermione in the St. Mungo's lobby. If anyone had been startled by Hermione's appearance, they were really shocked by Harry. He always made such a loud crack. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

her_my_nee
2009-08-02 10:28 pm UTC (link)

Hermione started walking as soon as Harry appeared next to her. She knew he'd follow. She left through the front entrance of St. Mungo's, and started down the street. There weren't many muggles on the street.

It was a pretty short walk, just two blocks down and one block over from the hospital. A little deli with a wide selection of meats, cheeses, spreads, and freshly baked bread.

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	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 12:53 am UTC (link)
	"How's the Spew thing going?" Harry was more interested than he had been during his time at school, because he'd seen what oppression had turned Kreacher into, and what he could be when someone had faith in him. Harry reminded himself to write to the little guy or visit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-03 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Really well." Hermione said with a grin. "More people are interested in Elfish Wellfare than I expected would be." She was rather proud of her involvement. "And now with my position at the Ministry, I'm able to help make decisions about laws regarding Magical Creatures." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 02:14 am UTC (link)
	"I think Dobby should be the spokesperson for the movement," Harry suggested. "He was a free elf and he gave his life to save us. He'd want to help." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-03 02:27 am UTC (link)
	"That's a brilliant idea, Harry." Hermione said with a sad smile. "I'm sure he'd love that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 02:41 am UTC (link)
	"Let me know if you need help," Harry offered. He had a pretty full plate with marriage, the Board, and work, but he'd find time for his best friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-03 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"Of course. I'm sure I do." Hermione said with a nod as they entered the deli. "I'll need a photograph or a drawing of Dobby for S.P.E.W. correspondences." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"I'll have to ask Kreacher if there are any in his old things. Otherwise we'll have to find an artist." Harry wondered if Dobby would have been able to get someone to take a photo for him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-03 04:43 am UTC (link)
	"Please let me know." Hermione said, nodding, then stepped up to the counter to order a bangers and mash sandwich. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 04:45 am UTC (link)
	Harry ordered for himself a thickly cut roast beef sandwich with cheddar cheese. He was glad he had a few muggle bills on him to pay for the meal, even though he rarely ever associated with the muggle world since leaving the Dursley's home. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	her_my_nee 2009-08-03 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Hermione pulled out a five pound note and handed it to Harry to pay for her lunch. "Here. Take this." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lilys_eyes 2009-08-03 05:00 am UTC (link)
	Harry shook his head. "Keep it, I'm buying lunch." After being rich for twelve years, he still took pride in being able to buy things for his friends. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)