Just Reality

A/N: Due to the reviews I got from Just a Daydream, I had to write this one. I thought it might be interesting to end off without a happy ending, but as you can see the readers cried and went mental. I hope you enjoy this. I will posted more soon, but I thought I might at least let you all know it was in the works. This frist chap is slow but forgive me, it will get better later.



Hermione rubbed the tension away from her neck as she sat among a pile of parchments on her desk. She worked for the Ministry of Magic, and this last project was wearing her down.

She loved her job and had fought hard to get where she was. The long periods of apprenticeships and internships had paid off well. She was now on the board that devised and formatted potions though the development and testing phase. It was a fulfilling career and one she cherished. She loved the challenges that came with this career.

“Miss Granger.” She looked up and smiled at her boss, the head of potions research and development, the one person above her in the department.

“Mr. Boyd. We are looking at a very efficient potions lab if we can get the proper funding that is.” She said, knowing why he came.

“And you have the blueprints for the whole project?” He asked, looking at the parchment she spread out for him.

“Yes, it’s all here, ready to show the financial contributor at any time.” She was proud of this project. It was her idea and her research, all it needed was the necessary funding.

Hermione had designed a new form of potions lab to test and develop new potions the ministry was working on and test the validity of prospective potions by those wishing to register their own elixirs. It would be fully capable to handle the development of even the most dangerous potions. She had worked with Professors Snape and Slughorn on what they needed when testing dangerous potions. With their input she had devised the perfect laboratory and workspace. The spells she devised for protection were strong, and she took pride in her work. All that was needed was a financier to fund the building of the lab.

“I may have a gentleman who is willing to fund the construction.” He told her.

“Mr. Boyd, that’s fabulous. I know it will pay off, I just know it.”

“Yes, well you can push it all you want tonight at dinner. We have a meeting at seven, so be ready.”

“I will be sir. Where are we meeting?” She asked.

“Here’s the restaurant. It’s being paid for so don’t worry about it.” He said when he saw her face. “Dress accordingly and be prepared to sell this.”

“I will be Mr. Boyd.”

She took great care with how she looked as the time approached. She wanted to portray the look of a professional who knew what she was doing. She wore a classic black sheath, and wore slight makeup. Her hair fell around her shoulders in controlled curls. Her feet were properly manicured and encased in dainty silver heels.

She took a final look in the mirror and took her bag that contained the parchments and graphs. She was going to make this financier agree to the project in any way she could. He would see the advantage for the labs, she would make sure of it.

She arrived at the restaurant on time and was told by the hostess that her party was just being seated. She walked with confidence to the table and saw that her boss had yet to take his seat and was removing his jacket.

“Ah here is Miss Granger now. This is the gentleman who just might back the lab. Miss Granger, this is Draco Malfoy.”

Draco stood and looked at her. “Miss Granger.” He greeted.

Hermione’s heart stopped and all the color drained from her face. She was face to face with the boy she hadn’t spoken a word to in eight years.


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