Where Things Lead This Time

Three months later, Ginny and Hermione were enjoying tea at an outdoor café in Hogsmeade. The girls frequented the small town when they went out for lunch or tea, usually combining it with a shopping trip of some kind.



“Severus is getting serious then?” Ginny asked.



“I think so, he mentioned taking a small trip on the four day weekend coming up.” Hermione said smiling. She was excited about the prospect, not only the time with Severus but the thought of gathering potions ingredients in their natural state.



“That sounds wonderful.” Ginny said smiling.



“What about you, has Lucius suggested any trips or getaways?”



“I’m sure you of all people would love that.” The girls looked at the husky voice up to see two gentlemen standing beside their table.



“Thaddeus Rumbold and Nereus Sunderson if I’m not mistaken.” Hermione said giving the men a fake smile. Ginny sat there looking at them, choosing not to give them an expression at all.



“Greatness is remembered I see.” Nereus said smiling back.



“Or notoriousness.” Ginny said, keeping her stoic face.



“Did you gentlemen approach us for a reason,” Hermione asked. “or have you interrupted our tea for no reason?”



“Why not join us for a light lunch ladies. Romano’s is excusive but Mr. Rumbold here holds a lot of influence with the owners.” Nereus said flashing his smile.



“I’m afraid not.” Hermione said. Ginny was fine with her friend speaking for the both of them, she had nothing to say to these men.



Thaddeus looked down at Ginny. “I’m just as rich as Malfoy, my company should suffice as well as his, shouldn’t it?” Ginny had had enough.



“No it won’t. You are no Lucius Malfoy, no matter how hard you try.” Ginny shot back at him.



Thaddeus frowned. “What do you know of character? You haven’t been exposed to anyone of note to form opinions.”



“I know an aged blast end skrewt when I see one.” Thaddeus grew angry. When Ginny stood, Hermione followed suit. “I also know that no matter how much money you have, it cannot by class or dignity.” The veins in Thaddeus’s neck stood out and his face grew red. She looked over at Nereus who was grinning like an idiot. “I also know that men who brag about their prowess have no attributes or talents to speak of.” His grin vanished and his eyes shot open.



With her parting words, Ginny walked away, with a giggling Hermione following her. “Oh Ginny, when you have incentive you can fire off insults with the best of them.”



“Hermione did you forget I grew up with six brothers, I can handle a couple of morons?” The girls laughed as they apparated home.



Severus and Lucius had proved to be perfect gentlemen. Hermione had a partner in life whose interests matched her own. Her intellect was respected and she loved that. Severus engaged her in debates and brought her with him when he harvested. She finally had a man she could respect and feel devoted to.



Ginny had a man who understood her nature and her passion. He didn’t belittle her or make assumptions. He valued her opinions and her views. Ginny needed a man who put her on the same level as him and she had found him. Lucius was a unique breed of man and Ginny found herself wanting only him. She had spent a few nights with him, and marveled at waking up in his arms.



Hermione and Ginny wondered what it would be like to share a home with these men, but they didn’t dwell on the thoughts. There would be time in the future for that. For the now they would simply enjoy the attentions of two of wizarding England’s premier bachelors.



The End





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