Hermione didn't expect to get along so well with Hannah. She asked questions about book recommendations, about her experiences and she gave her an autograph.

"I better go Hermione I have a photo shoot to get to." Hannah said excusing herself.

"it was great meeting you Hannah."

Hannah grinned, "thank you for agreeing to this."

It was a really nice meeting, she was glad she agreed to it.

When Hannah left Harry entered her office with a big grin on his face a few minutes after. "hi."

Hermione shook her head affectionately, "aren't you supposed to be working Mr.Potter?"

Harry walked up the her desk, "it is almost lunch time you know, we could go together."

Hermione stood up and stood next to him, "I would like a nice Greek bowl."

Harry nodded in agreement unconsciously leaning in, "and a freshly made juice." Hermione smiled softly also leaning in.

"Granger I have the report rea- oh Potter is here." Draco stood in the door awkwardly, "I'll just give you these later. Bye." he left quickly.

Harry cleared his throat, "shall we go?" Hermione nodded leaving with him careful not to touch each other.

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The two sat together in a small restaurant eating and enjoying each other's company. Hermione drank a bit of her juice, "Harry about this whole soulmate thing..."

"Mione I promise we'll find a way out, don't worry." Harry gave her a comforting smile.

Hermione shook her head, "I was thinking... What if we try?"

"really?" Harry felt a bubbly feeling inside of him.

Hermione nodded, "maybe I could go over to your house Saturday and we could watch a movie and cuddle and talk."

Harry nodded enthusiastically, "I like that idea."

"it's a date then."

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Saturday night came and Harry had everything planned. He had a bunch of Disney movies and some blankets and pillows and he was ready to order any food Hermione wanted. They had tested the waters with the potion effect and so far they weren't getting an urge for doing anything sexual like before. Maybe because they weren't fighting against it anymore.

Hermione arrived with some snacks they could enjoy during the movie.

At first it was like any first date, even if they had been friends for so long they were both still very nervous. That was until Hermione got closer not fighting the urge to hug Harry and cuddle up next to him.

They quickly discovered a comfortable position for both of them. Hermione laid her head on his chest smiling like a dork, the tiredness she had felt for weeks was lifted off of her. She felt energetic and so did Harry, was this what happened when you were close with your soulmate?

Harry still couldn't ignore that little voice in his head telling him he was going to somehow mess everything up. He didn't want to mess up.

"I like this." Hermione said in a soft tone snapping him out of his thoughts.

"me too."