I lost this post yesterday, so here it is.

P.S- You know who the two men are, but what are they trying to get and from whom? Just a little question for you to ponder...

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Hermione and Joey had sprawled out on the grass by the lake. It was getting later and dinner would start soon, but the two of them decided to rest by the lake. Hermione sat cross-legged while Joey lay on his side. Hermione turned to him and asked, "So where were you today?"

Joey said nothing. After awhile, he said in a soft voice, "Around."

Hermione began to grow suspicious. "Joey, tell me the truth."

Joey sighed. "I was getting something."

Hermione raised her eyebrows. "And what might that be?"

Joey chuckled. "You're so nosy," he said in an affectionate way, leaning in to kiss Hermione. Hermione pulled away.

"Joey, PLEASE," Hermione grumbled in an annoyed tone.

Joey was taken aback, but he stood up and said, "C'mon, lets go to dinner."

Hermione stood up and walked with Joey to the Great Hall. He tried to take her hand, but Hermione just put her hand in the pocket of her robes. Joey finally got the message and walked a little faster. Hermione knew that she hurt him, but she didn't really feel like talking with him anymore. Why couldn't he just tell her where he had been?

She found a empty spot at the Gryffindor table. She helped herself to some chicken, pasta, and vegetables. She ate quietly. After awhile, Ginny came over with a plate and sat down next to Hermione.

"Hey, Hermy," Ginny greeted, taking a bite of chicken. "Have you seen Harry and Ron?"

"Hagrid's," said Hermione in a low tone.

Ginny looked at Hermione. "Is something wrong?"

Hermione turned to Ginny. "Joey won't tell me where he was today," she said, sipping some water.

Ginny shrugged and took a bite of beans. "Boys are so secretive sometimes, he's probably planning something for you?"

"And miss a whole day of school?" Hermione said doubtfully, cutting her chicken.

Ginny shrugged again. "Don't take it personally, Hermione." Ginny took a sip of pumpkin juice, looking around.

Hermione sighed and took a small bite of her dinner.

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Joey, wait... "

Hermione had talked to Ginny through dinner about Joey. Ginny said to make up, since she claimed boys were so secretive it wasn't abnormal. Joey turned around. He looked pretty hurt, but he still seemed warm to Hermione.

"Hey, Hermione," he said.

Hermione pulled him out of the doorway of the Great Hall, through the entrance hall, and to a small corridor away from the throng of people making their way to their dormitories. Joey stood there in shock as Hermione looked at her feet and began to sob.

"Joey, I'm so sorry!" Hermione wailed.

Joey grabbed Hermione by the shoulders and bent down so they were at eye level, though Hermione kept staring at the ground. "Hermione, sorry about what?" Joey asked in a concerned tone.

Hermione sobbed louder. "Joey, I'm so sorry that I wouldn't let you kiss me or hold my hand. I was just... I was just upset because you didn't tell me where you had been today, and I was really worried." Hermione's sobs became tears.

Joey looked like those tears were melting his heart. He let go of Hermione's shoulders, and put his hands on her hips. He leaned in and kissed her on the lips. Hermione suddenly forgot about her sadness. She lifted her head and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Finally, Joey broke the kiss, leaned in and whispered in Hermione's ear, "Don't worry, Hermione. I'll take care of myself."

Hermione giggled. She leaned against the wall as Joey kissed her cheek. Then he kissed her neck, then her cheek again, and finally he moved the kiss to her lips. When he let go, he asked Hermione, "Did I make it all better now?"

Hermione nodded and with a final kiss, Joey disappeared down the hall. As Hermione walked the opposite way, she heard a voice behind her.

"Getting a kick out of that Slytherin, are you?"

Hermione didn't need to turn her head to know who it was. Ron and Harry stood behind her, with grim looks on their faces.

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Hermione turned around and smiled politely at the two boys. She smiled and said, "I was kissing him, if that's what you mean."

"Guess that makes you boyfriend and girlfriend, huh?" Ron spat.

"Glad you finally realized."

"Thank you."

Hermione turned, but Harry spoke up. "Why WERE you kissing him Hermy? I mean, I thought you liked Krum."

"He fell in love with a girl watching his Quidditch practice," Hermione grumbled. "I caught them making out in a broom closet."

Ron snickered.

"And YES, I was enjoying my time with him, if that's what you mean," Hermione said. "He's a great kisser, and a great person too."

"And a great Slytherin git," grumbled Ron under his breath.

"I HEARD THAT!" Hermione yelled. She ran down the hall, face cupped in her hands. To her surprise, she heard Harry running after her.

"Hermione, stop," called Harry.

Hermione stopped in the middle of the hall. Harry caught up with her.

"Hermione, Ron didn't mean those things he said," said Harry, panting and out of breath. "He's just upset."

Hermione looked at him doubtfully.

"Okay, well maybe he does mean them, but I guess you could... I mean... I'm not going to stop being your friend because of a person you like," concluded Harry.

Hermione smiled and hugged him. "Thanks Harry." Harry patted her back, and when Hermione lifted her arms, he looked rather happy. "Harry," she said. "I have something to ask you."

Harry nodded.

"How do you get into Professor Dumbledore's office without getting in trouble?"

"Well, you get the password first..."

"I have the password."

Harry looked surprised. "Well, then you go in I guess."

"But, wouldn't I get in trouble?"

"You just need a pretty good excuse where you got the password."

Hermione looked at him with a 'I got the password from somewhere I wasn't supposed to and you know it' look.

Harry nodded. "Then you need my Invisibility Cloak."

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