More Than Friends

Chapter 1

Hermione Granger took a sip of tea as she observed her surroundings while waiting for her best friends to join her for lunch. She was half an hour early, a habit made out of not liking to be late. Friends and family were chatting over coffee, young children were playing while their parents ate. The wizarding world was finally at peace after so many years of war. Hermione, Harry, and Ron were all Aurors for the Ministry. All of them were well known, as between the three of them, they had captured most of the Voldermort’s supporter’s after his fall, but none more than Harry Potter who had dealt the final blow that ended Voldermort’s life.

Being as famous as they were, each one had a gaggle of fans. Hermione was too sensible a person to pay it much attention, Harry and Ron on the other hand, being of the male species and tending to think with an organ that was not made for thinking (a/n: no offense guys!), had no qualms about indulging themselves. They were photographed with a different women everyday, who always came back for more after they’d been dumped.

Hermione wasn’t overly bothered by their liaisons. She knew that it was she who held their hearts. She couldn’t help smirking at this. All three of them had their fair share of bed partners. Yet the three of them loved each other deeply and equally. There was no jealousy between them. Even so, it had taken time to build upon their friendship.

They each had their own apartment in the city for public purposes, and to entertain their friends and family. But not long after Voldemort's defeat, they had come to the decision to live together, to continue to build their growing relationship with one another, and because they saw each other all the time anyway.

Their apartments were heavily warded, so that fans, reporters, and the paparazzi would leave them in peace. After a stalking incident, it was decided that several charms be added, as well as making their private home unplottable so that it was now as impenetrable as Hogwarts.

“Hey Mione,” Harry said as he sat down. “Sorry we’re late”
“Yeah, who knew being an Auror would require so much writing? Man I’m starving.” This came from Ron as he picked up a menu.
Hermione rolled her eyes. “If you wrote your reports as soon as you finish a case, you wouldn’t be writing them the minute before they’re due. Honestly!” Some things don’t change.
“I did! I was just keeping Ron company!” Harry tried to defend himself.
Ron was too busy perusing the menu to defend himself.
Light conversation continued as they ordered and ate. They caught up on news of family, friends, and work. After the plates were cleared away Hermione asked “See you guys tonight?” She had that look in her eyes.
The boys smirked knowingly, both becoming instantly aroused. “Sure thing, Mione.” Harry confirmed for the both of them. And with that Hermione Apparated back to work. The boys waited a few minutes for their excitement to abate.
“Blimey! That look she gets in her eyes makes me hard as a rock every time.” Ron said, with some wonder in his voice.
“Ron, mate, I have an idea if you’ll care to indulge me.”
Ron leaned forward, and plans were made. After that discussion, they found that they had to wait for a bit longer, and consequently, they were late getting back to work.

A/N: smut will come! (pun not intended)

Thanks to Zenix, RD Wind and Angel for the beta.