Hello Mudblood - DISCONTINUED

It Will Be Fine

(A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the huge wait once again :/ school has been really hectic for me and I haven't had time to write. I am positive I will finish this story soon because it's been so long since I started it and it's only on chapter 13. Anyway, forgive me for being such a late author! Hope you enjoy :D)

Hermione walked away from the door and took a deep breath.

She called to all her employees; "Can I have everyone's attention please?"

All four head raised and looked at her giving her questioning expression.

Hermione cleared her throat, she was beginning to get very nervous about their reactions.

She gestured to the sitting area in the middle of the shop and waiting for them all to take a seat on the chairs before she began.

Joey looked worriedly at her, "Is everything alright, Hermione?"

She nodded her head far too quickly and didn't look him in the eye. She took another deep breath before she began.

"We will be having another employee here for the next month," she said shakily, "and I expect that you treat him with respect whether you want to or not."

By the end of her sentence her voice had picked up strength. This was her shop and she could do as she pleased. They were her employees and either they listened and did as she asked or they left, it would be their choice.

Meredith spoke up with excitement, "Why, Hermione, dear, that's just lovely! We could always use so more hands around here. Thing have been very busy lately." She smiled gently at Hermione and gave her an encouraging nod.

Hermione smiled brightly at her and continued.

"He'll only be here a month. He's paying me a debt and will be working full hours starting Monday."

Anna spoke up brightly, "This is awesome! It's always fun getting to work with someone new."

Tony nodded along in agreement, with a smile on his face.

"Sí. I think it will be maravílloso to have someone new."

Everyone began talking at once saying how it's going to be fun having someone new. Hermione couldn't help but grin widely. She was happy they were excited and defiant about it like she had imagined.

Suddenly all their happiness was interrupted.

"Wait, you didn't tell us who he is?"

Joey looked at Hermione with an eyebrow raised.

Hermione stumbled and looked away from him. She knew that he would not take it well. She just hoped he would not be rash and walk out.

Hermione raised her head and look Joey in the eye.

"His name is Draco Malfoy."

The room went quiet and the air turned thick with tension. Hermione watched as Joey's jaw tightened in anger and a vein in his neck started to pulsate.

With a clenched jaw he asked again, "Who?"

Hermione sighed, she knew what was coming. She'd expected this but hoped it wouldn't be this way.

"Joey, I know you heard me. And as I already said, it's for a debt and he won't be here long."

Joey's pale face turned red with fury and he rose to his feet in a flash and crossed his arms over his chest.

"How could you let him in here Hermione?! After everything he put you through as a kid, after all the madness his family contributed to in the bloody war, why? How could you be so stu-"

"I won't be spoken to that way Joey! I know what he has done. But after all those years with see my friends, my family, die I believe in giving someone a second chance to show maybe they do have some good in them. And you need to throw away your grudge and move on."

Both angry and breathing heavily, Joey and Hermione stared at the other challengingly. But Joey look away breaking eye contact and uncrossed his arms and let them hang limply by his sides. He nodded at Hermione.

"I'm sorry I said those things Hermione it's just still so hard for me."

Anna rose from her seat and walked over to Joey and gave him a hug.

"Lighten up, Joe. Sometimes it's better to forgive and move on and celebrate your loved ones life rather than stay cold in the darkness of their death."

Anna's words shook everyone in the room, she always knew exactly what to say.

Joey smiled slightly and nodded at her. Tony rose from his seat and clapped Joey on the back.

"Don't worry mi amigo, it will be fine."

Meredith smiled at Hermione and went and took Joey's hand and led him back towards the children's section.

"Come dear, help me set up for when the children arrive."

Hermione let out a shaky breath and ran her fingers through her hair. Now she had to finish getting through today and wait for tomorrow.