Title: Her Secret Life

Author: Sirius'sgirl2252

Summary: She kept her life secret from her friends, but what happens when what she's been doing is made known to them?
Pairings: Ron/Lavender, Harry/Luna, Hermione/Draco

Disclaimer: I Don't Own Harry Potter, nor do I own The Start of Something New. It's a High School Musical Song.

Chapter 1- Start of Something New

Hermione Granger, 24, best friends of Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley was furious. Drumming her fingers on the desk in her office on the floor of the regulation of magical creatures department in the Ministry of Magic. Glaring at the letter that Ron had sent up from the auror's floor she reread it again.

Hermione,

I know you don't have anything to do tonight so I was wondering if you would stop by and watch Fred's twins for me. The git didn't even ask if I had plans tonight he just assumed I would. Lavender's expecting me to pick her up at her flat at 8pm. Owl me back with your answer.

Ron

Taking her wand out of her desk drawer she caught the parchment on fire with a flick of her wrist. It was just like that prat to assume she was just a know-it-all bookworm who had nothing to do. But little did he know she did have something to do and it didn't concern him or Harry. Picking a quill up she wrote back to him, not taking the time to write neatly.

Ronald,

What gives you the right to assume I have nothing to do? As it is I have plans tonight and even if I didn't I wouldn't shoulder your responsibility for you. For some unknown reason your brother entrusted you to care for his twins, so I guess your out of luck. So either ask someone else or cancel your date.

Hermione

She needed to get out of here now. It always turned into a big scene when she didn't agree to do what Ron asked of her, he expected her to drop all of her plans so he could go out with Lavender. Locking up her office she stopped by her boss's office briefly to let him know she was done with work for the day. Stepping into the floo lines she flooed directly to her flat. Glancing at the clock she realized she would be too early to go to the show first but she had to leave. It was only a matter of time before Ron tracked her down. Stripping off her work clothes as she walked to the bathroom she threw them in the hamper. Turning on the shower she waited for the right temperature before climbing in. Quickly she scrubbed her hair with honeysuckle shampoo and lily scented body soap she rinsed off and grabbed a fluffy light blue towel. Wrapping it around her body she entered her room and opened her large walk in closet. Grabbing a denim skirt and black halter-top, she dried her hair and applied light make-up. Finally done she went to the fireplace and flooed to Diagon Alley. She still had about an hours time to waste before she had to be there so she went to Flourish and Blotts to see if they had anything new in. It wasn't long before she left the shop disappointed. Ducking into the leaky cauldron she went to the bathroom, locking the door behind her. Wand in hand she tapped it against her hair making it curl, lengthen, and darken in color. Directing her wand towards her eyes she changed the color from a cinnamon brown to a nice ocean blue. Happy with the changes she stepped out and apparated to her destination.

Walking up the walkway she could hear the crowd that was already gathered around, waiting for the show to begin. It would be awhile yet but if they wanted to get in they needed to get here really earlie. "Jaycee." She heard them murmur. Taking the time to stop she smiled at them and took the time to sign a few autographs. Feeling a tug on her skirt she turned to see a little girl no more than seven smiling up at her. "May I have your autograph?" she asked sweetly. Children were her weakness. Taking the little girls autograph book and quill she asked the girls name. "Katie." The girl answered quietly. So in the girls book this is what she wrote. Katie, Never give up on your dreams no matter whose telling you they'll never happen. Jaycee

Handing the girl her stuff back she smiled. "Thank you." Katie said before running off to stand with her mother. Waving to all the people she stepped inside the building. "Jaycee your finally here." Her manager, Sarah, said as she ran up to her. Of course Sarah new her true identity, Hermione, but out of respect for her she kept it secret. "What is it Sarah?" she asked tucking a curl behind her ear. "Another singer requested to sing with you tonight and I've agreed. It would be good for you two to work together. I'll give you the sheet music and you should be good by the time it's time to go on." Sarah said in a rush. Shuffling of papers told Hermione that she was looking for the notes. "Who is this singer?" she asked curiously. "Aha. Found it." Sarah said with triumph. "It's Hunter." She added in. "I'll just be in my room then." She said. Entering her dressing room she sat down in a chair studying the song. "Not bad." She said to herself.

"Jaycee and Hunter you start in five." An announcer said. Already you could hear the crowd cheering, they knew they were in for a show. This was the life she lived for. Setting the music down she left her room and met Hunter behind the curtain. He was a new rising star and he could be heard on the Wizarding Wireless constantly. "Good luck." She said smiling. She could remember that a few years ago, she was standing in his shoes, the new kid on the block. "The first song is called Start of Something New, this is a duet between Jaycee and Hunter." Her manager Sarah announced to the crowd. The curtain opened and they walked out on stage together. The wizarding world had just finally gotten muggle microphones to work with the magic and Sarah handed them each one. The music started to play and Hunter started off.

(Hunter)

Living in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance

(Jaycee)

I never believed in
What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities

(Together)

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
And right here tonight

This could be the start
Of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

(Hunter)

Now who'd of ever thought that
We'd both be here tonight

(Jaycee)

And the world looks so much brighter
With you by my side

(together)

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it for real

This could be the start
Of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

I never knew that it could happen
Till it happened to me
I didn't know it before
But now it's easy to see

It's a start
Of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart

That it's the start
Of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Start of something new

The song ended and their voices blended together. He'd really done a great job for such a short notice. The crowd was very pleased with their performance. They were cheering and Jaycee turned to see he was beaming at the fans. Waving to the crowd she took his arm and walked offstage. The Weird Sisters were taking over, they were just the opening act. Sometimes she did full concerts but not on nights when she had to go to the ministry in the morning. "You did great. I'll see you around." She said. "I know who you really are." He said. Stopping dead in her tracks she whirled around to face him. "Oh yeah whose that?" she snapped. Time seemed to have slowed as he edged his way towards her and when he was inches from her he leaned in and whispered in her ear. "You're Hermione Granger." Staring at him with shock on her face she could have swore she recognized that smirk. "Don't worry. It's our secret." He said before walking away. Instead of leaving she followed him. "We should go out sometime." She suggested. Since starting her singing side career she had gotten bolder, she wasn't as uptight as she was during her Hogwarts years. "How bout tonight?" he asked. "Love to. Meet me at this address." She said handing him a piece of parchment she kept in her pockets. You never knew when you'd meet someone you wanted to see again. With that she left him standing there, going back to her house.

AN: How did you like this? I'm not it came out the way I wanted it to. Also Jaycee is Hermione just in case I didn't make that clear. Any one want to guess who "Hunter" is? Please review. :D