Oh...my...GOSH! It's Katie again! Yes, I'm come out of the restricted section to write a little D/Hr in everybody's comfort zone! OK, this one takes place after school. Hermione's living with Ginny in a flat above Ginny's store, called Magic and More. Hermione, after weeks of trying to forget her boyfriend, Draco, tries to get back on her feet and set out for a career. And that's where the story begins! Hope y'all enjoy it!

"OK Gin, I'm leaving!" Hermione called back to the firey red-head.

"Good luck with your interview!" Ginny called after her. "When are you coming back?"

"I'm not sure. You want me to pick up dinner?"

"Sure. Go for chinese!"

Hermione groaned.

"Third time this WEEK, Ginny! Can't we-"

"NO!" Ginny called cheerfully back, and Hermione rolled her eyes. She left through the little door above the fire escape, and went down the stairs that led down the side of the building.

Hermione casually walked though the streets of Borei, the quaint little wizarding village outside of Toreno, Italy. Few people knew about its existence, which is why Hermione loved it. Quiet, peaceful, out-of-the-way... it was everything she wanted. Especially after the messy break-up with Draco.

Hermione sighed. Draco had wanted to stay together, but Hermione knew it wouldn't be good for them. Ginny didn't like Draco at all, and they would be living together. So Hermione did what was best for everyone except her and Draco: they separated.

Hermione walked up the cafe steps and stepped into the cool little shop. A plump little woman came bustling out, wiping a mug.

"Come in, come in! You must be Nancy!"

"Erm... Hermione, ma'am." Where do you get Nancy from Hermione?

"Oh yes... Nancy's the name of the girl who left... never mind that, sit down, sit down! That's what chairs are for!"

Hermione sat down nervously. She sat down in front of her, and set down the glass.

"Now, how long do you plan on working here?"

"As long as I can. I haven't settled on a career yet." Hermione began.

"Ah... a career woman. So you're a student?"

"Was. Graduated last summer."

"How coincidental! So is the nice young man I hired recently! Come on out and meet our new employee!"

"I got the job?" Hermione asked in disbelief. The woman nodded.

"Yes dear... oh, I'm Mrs. Larken. Oh, there you are dearie!"

Hermione gasped when Draco Malfoy came into the room, an apron around his waist and a broom in his hand!

Ta-da! Hope this get's put up!

Katie