Harry lived in Potter Manor all alone, he was just sitting down to dinner when his phone rang.
"Hello."
"Harry?" He heard a distraught voice on the other end of the line.
"Hermione is that you?"
"Yes."
"What's wrong?"
"Ron and I broke up. He was cheating on me with Lavender Brown. I caught them in our bed having sex," Hermione said with a sniffle. "Can I stay with you until I find another place?"
"Sure Hermione, come on over. I have plenty of room."
20 minutes later:
Hermione was in Harry's living room. Her eyes were puffy from crying. Her hair was out-of-place and she looked very sad.
"What took you so long to get here Hermione?" Harry asked.
"I had to go back to the flat and burn the bed, mattress and the sheets." At Harry's shocked expression she hurried to tell him it was a controlled burn. "It only burns the things that I spelled it to burn, nothing more no matter how hot the fire," she smiled.
"That's good," Harry said with a laugh. "I don't want you in Azkaban for that asshole ex-friend of mine."
"Oh Harry you don't have to stop being friends with Ron because of me."
"It's not because of you, it's because of him. Ron has been on thin ice with me from day one, and I'm tired of his ass! He stabbed me in the back several times over the years. Don't forget he ditched us on the Horcrux hunt. He has now cheated on you with Lavender. Ron is not a good person Hermione and I am cutting ties with him. He can't treat you like that and get away with it."
"Thanks Harry," Hermione said with a sigh.
Harry looked at Hermione before asking her if she wanted to talk about it, She declined. "Can you show me where I'll be sleeping, I've had along day and I just want to take a bath and go to bed."
"Follow me Ms. Granger," Harry said in a creepy voice. He started walking while dragging his left leg behind him as if something was wrong with it. Hermione started laughing, she recognized the character from a muggle movie its name was Igor.
Harry showed her to a beautifully decorated guest room next door to his room. The room was painted turquoise and brown.
"Oh my Harry this is beautiful, and the bed is so big."
"The bathroom is through there," Harry said pointing to a door on the left. "The Closest is a walk-in and is through there," he said pointing to the right.
"Thanks Harry," Hermione said, giving him a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you in the morning."
Harry put the bags down that he carried up to Hermione's room. He walked out closing the door behind him, putting a hand to the spot where Hermione had kissed his cheek. Harry went to sleep with a smile on his face that night.
Next morning….
Hermione woke up in her beautiful bedroom. It was still early so she decided to make Harry breakfast as a thank you for letting her stay with him, In her time of need. She freshened up in the bathroom and headed for the kitchen hoping she would be able to find everything she needed to make pancakes. Pancakes were the only thing she knew how to cook because of her grandmother letting her help at a young age. When Hermione got to the kitchen, she heard music playing. Peeking around the corner she saw the most beautiful sight in the world. Harry was in pajama bottoms and nothing else, dancing and making breakfast. His back was chiseled and his abs were six-pack. Harry had a broad muscular chest as well. Hermione was thinking he must work out, as Her mouth started to water from looking at Harry' body. While Hermione was standing just outside the kitchen ogling Harry's body she failed to notice that she'd left her room without a robe. Her little sleep shorts and cami didn't leave much to the imagination. The chilly morning air had her nipples standing at attention.
Harry danced around the kitchen to one of his favorite songs on the radio. He was cooking eggs, bacon, grits, hash browns and toast. Milk and orange juice were chilling in an ice bucket.
Hermione got the courage to walk into the kitchen. Harry saw her and a big smile came across his face. Don't think he didn't notice Hermione's night wear.(Down little Harry!)
"Hey, I was about to come wake you for breakfast."
"I guess we both had the same idea, only you got up earlier then I did," she said with a smile.
"You are the guest Hermione."
"I know Harry but I feel like I need to pay you back for letting me stay here."
"It's alright Hermione, I have been pretty lonely here all by myself since Ginny and I broke up. She wanted harry the hero, like I was superman or something. Always wanting to take me somewhere and show me off. If she knew me at all she would know I'm a very private person. I like to go out occasionally to the movies and dinner. I'll attend some functions if it's for a worthy cause. I know I can get moody sometimes when thinking about the past, after a bad dream. Ginny knows these things about me but chose to ignore my pain. As my woman she could've brought out me out of my funk with a hug or kiss even some kind words. I just wanted her to hold me until the bad mood went away. Not Ginny she couldn't be bothered for affection unless she wanted some money. She'd just complain about my mood and tell me to suck it up."
When Harry said this Hermione gasped. "Oh Harry that's terrible." She ran around the table and pulled Harry into a hug. "If I had known I would've been there for you."
"I know Mione, I didn't want to bug you with my problems.
The last straw came when she asked me for money so she could redecorate the manor. My mother decorated this place and I'll be damned if I let her come in and change it. My heritage papers state only the wife of the manor may redecorate. She threw a real fit when I told her that. I kicked her out right after that because I could see all she wanted was the chosen one, not me."
"I'm glad you didn't give in to her Harry, you deserve better."
As they ate Hermione couldn't help but moan eating what Harry cooked.
"God Harry where did you learn to cook like this?"
"My aunt was good for one thing, that's where I learned it all. Eventually I could cook better than her. I just took her recipes and tweaked them to be better. Of course she took the credit, especially when she had dinner guest."
"She better hope I never run into her because I will try to knock her damned teeth out for what she did to you," Hermione said.
"Thanks Hermione," Harry said with a smile."Ron is an asshole for letting you get away. You are the best thing that has ever happened to that prick and he couldn't even see it. You need someone who will treat you like a princess and love you right. If you were with me, I'd treat you right."
"Are you asking me out Harry?" Hermione said with tears in her eyes.
"What if I am, would you date me?"
"Maybe if you asked me properly," Hermione said with a watery smile.
Harry stood up straight and grabbed Hermione's hand, he looked her in the eye and said."Hermione Granger Will you please go on a date with me? I'll take care of everything, all you have to do is dress sexy and meet me at the door," Harry finished with a smile.
"Yes Harry I'll go on a date with you," she said smiling up at him.
Harry talked Hermione into going shopping with him. She protested at first saying she didn't need anything. Harry told her that he needed some things and if she was helping him she should get some things as well. She gave in but told Harry she wasn't gonna get much because of how expensive things are today. Harry then clued her in on how much he was really worth.
"I have more money then I could spend in 10 lifetimes, one little shopping trip won't even put a dent in what I earn off of interest on my smallest vault."
Hermione just sat there with her mouth open.
"Get ready so we can go," Harry said before he swiped his hand and the kitchen was cleaned.
Hermione was dressed and ready to go. She met Harry at the door.
"Don't worry about price Hermione,If you like it get it."
"I'll do it but I won't like it," she huffed.
With that said they went shopping. Harry and Hermione bought so much in magical and muggle London, even shrunken the items became heavy. Harry ended up putting a feather weight charm on their bags. They decided to go on their date the following day. After arriving back at the manor, Hermione put her bags on the bed before unshrinking them. They Covered the bed and it was a double king size bed. Even with magic it took Hermione over an hour to put everything away. Hermione had everything from socks and underwear to soaps and body wash. She also got workout gear. There was make-up, coats, jackets,personal care items, casual and dress clothes. She had even stopped at a spa and got a mani/pedi facial and a wax. Hermione felt pretty. Harry even made her buy jewelry, something she didn't have much of. The 10 pairs of shoes were her favorite purchase of the day. After dinner which Winky prepared the pair curled up in front of the giant flat screen television and watched a movie based on Harry's life. The movie, marketed as drama but the two were laughing like it was a comedy. Makers of the film had no facts, so basically the whole thing was made up. Harry would've sued but he just trashed the film as false in the news. It didn't make much money after that and he bought a copy when it was released on Dvd, so he could laugh at it. After the movie ended Harry walked Hermione to her room. She thanked him for the shopping trip and for treating her like a princess. He kissed her forehead and she went inside her room, with a tingle all over her face. Hermione went to sleep and dreamed of a green-eyed man who held her heart.