Okay so I know it's been a really long time since I've updated and hope you all haven't given up on me. I finally realized I really needed to keep a calendar on this thing because the other day when I was looking at it and was wondering… are we in January? Haha, lame I know. But yes that's just me. So if you would like to know the date of everything just ask. Also I went by the 2006 December instead of the 2005 one. Just thought it would be easier. : It turns out so that this chapter takes place December 17, 2006 and today the 19th going by my story would be Narcissa's birthday. Odd but true. Stick with me throughout this story, like I said on my profile I really want to finish this story.
Unfortunately I can't give a special thanks to anyone because no one reviewed my last chapter. Was it that bad? Well hopefully you will review this one.
Thanks for reading and on with the story. :)
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"Hermione, Hermione… wake up Hermione..."
"Go away" mumbled Hermione while pulling her covers over her head.
"Hermione! Wake up now!"
"Fine, fine, gosh Ginny why are you waking me up" Hermione paused to look at the clock that was on the wall "at six in the morning? Its Sunday… no one is even up yet."
"I am." Replied Ginny in a offended tone
"Well we all know you're an odd one" whispered Hermione in a joking manner but Ginny heard her remark and responded by throwing a pillow towards her head and barely missing.
"Miss Granger stop being a big meanie and get dressed. Remember you promised you would go Christmas shopping with me today. Today is the last day we can go to Hogsmeade before the break."
"Oh yea, I remember now." 'mione then showered, got dressed, straightened her hair, and did her make up while Ginny sat on her bed and read some fashion magazines and when the time came, brought up breakfast for the both of them so they wouldn't waste any time.
"I'm ready Ginny…Ginny? Ginny, where are you? Oh there you are… what are you doing in Draco's room?
"Nothing, just looking around…"
"Well you really shouldn't be looking through his private and personal things."
"I was just trying to figure out what kind of things he likes…"
"Why would you need to know that?"
"No reason, so umm. You're ready? Good now lets go." Said Ginny while walking to the portrait and opening it for Hermione.
"Something's up and I'm going to find out what." said Hermione while walking through open portrait. Eventually they both got down to the path towards Hogsmeade. Unfortunately they still had half an hour before they let the students go through.
"See Ginny, we got ready to early. They haven't even opened the path up for students yet. I could have slept more."
"No, you couldn't have. Since the gates aren't open yet, let's go get Harry and see if he wants to come with us."
"He's probably still sleeping…" mumbled Hermione while following Ginny to the Gryffindor tower. Eventually they both got there to find Harry in the Gryffindor common room playing chess with Neville and with some persuading they got Harry to come with them.
"Okay girls I'll go with you two. I'll just go up and get some money."
"Okay." They responded in unison and when he got back down they headed to the exit which was now open. When they finally arrived they began talk about presents.
"So who you going to buy presents for Hermione?" asked Harry
"Well I have very few people to buy things for so probably only Liana and Blaise."
"I still can't get over the shock that you have friends with Slytherins" responded Harry
"Li and Blaise are very nice people. They have to put up and act though because otherwise they wouldn't so popular among the Slytherins"
"But they'll be popular among every other house if they were nice."
"But they have to live with Slytherins and betraying them could possibly be disastrous."
"I suppose that's true…so where you going to buy them something?"
"I dunno, where do you two think I should I go?"
"I say you buy Liana a pretty bracelet" said Ginny
"And Blaise something from the quidditch shop" said Harry
"That's a good idea; I think I will buy those things. Well I don't want to hold you guys back so I'll go get my things and meet you kids back here at noon, then we can head back?"
"Sounds like a wonderful idea." Then Hermione headed towards the quidditch shop.
'Hmmmmm, what should I buy him?' thought Hermione while looking around. 'I think I'll just buy him something affordable yet still something his style. After looking around for what seemed like forever she finally settled on a quill that looked like a broom that only the owner could use; in this case Blaise. Hermione then went off to a jewelry store with inexpensive jewelry. There she chose a beautiful charm bracelet for Liana.
"Umm excuse me, do you have the time" Hermione asked the clerk
"Yes ma'am it's half past noon."
"Oh no." Hermione hurried and paid then scurried off to their meeting place.
"There she is Ginny" said Harry
"Hermione Granger! You scared us both. We thought something happened to you. We were just about to go looking for you." Ginny said in a stern voice that would make her mother proud.
"I'm so sorry. I got caught up looking for their perfect gifts…forgive me?" pleaded Hermione. Harry and Ginny looked at each other then told Hermione that they forgave. They then headed towards the castle.
When they arrived at the castle they went their separate ways so they could wrap all the new presents they bought and didn't meet up again until dinner.
"So Hermione are you going home this Thursday?" asked Ginny
"No, my mum and dad are going on a ski trip as their second honeymoon and instead of me staying at my aunts house during the break I just chose to be here with you guys."
"Well Hermione, you see, Charlie is coming this Christmas so me and Ron are going home for break." Ginny said in a sad and regretful voice.
Hermione gave a small "oh." "Well what about you Harry?"
"Umm Ginny invited me to go with her to the Burrow and I accepted." Harry replied, also with a sad tone.
"But you know what 'mione I'm sure that if I asked my mum she would make room and let you stay with us." Ginny said in a now hopeful voice.
"No, its okay. I'll jus stay here and study. Tests are coming soon so I really should get a move on."
"You sure?" asked Ginny
"Yea, positive." Said Hermione 'plus why would I want to spend the break with Ron, now that's trouble waiting to happen' thought Hermione
"Okay then…"replied Ginny.
"Gosh I'm full, are you guys ready to head up to the common room yet?" said Harry. This received a laugh from both girls
"Yes Harry, I believe we are ready to leave." Ginny said
"You guys go without me. I think I'm going to go get a book from the library then head up to my common room."
"Okay, well bye Hermione" Said Harry while grabbing Ginny's hand and leading her out of the hall, and with Ginny's free hand she waved goodbye and then turned her attention to Harry.
'I really don't want to go the library. I want to go to sleep. Actually I think I will go up and go right to sleep.'
Hermione thought
So instead of her going to the library she headed straight towards her common room and found Liana and Draco having a nice conversation by the fireplace.
"Hi Hermione" said Liana as soon as Hermione walked through the door.
"Hi Li,"
"Oh Hermione I've been meaning to ask you. Father said I can bring a friend home for the break and if you aren't doing anything important I was wondering if you wanted to come. I know its short notice but please say yes."
"Of course I'll go, I just have to owl my mum and dad and ask them, but I'm sure they'll say yes. Plus, it sure does beat being here alone."
"Wonderful, oh by the way we probably will be going to a big Christmas party as well, you know, appearances. I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all, who's going to be there?"
"I dunno" she then turned her attention towards Draco and asked him "Draco, who's going to be there?"
"I don't know my parents throw the party not me."
"Well that's your answer Hermione" said Liana. This received a laugh from a Hermione
"Well I'll just write the letter" she got some parchment, a quill, and ink and began writing on the coffee table.
Dear Mum and Dad;
I'm writing to ask if I may stay with a friend of mine over Christmas Break. Please reply soon.
Hermione
Hermione found an envelope and sealed the letter. "Draco can I borrow your owl?"
"Yeah sure, go ahead. Li, show her where it's at."
"Okay" replied Li. They then finally sent the letter off.
"Well I'm sorry Li but I'm awfully tired so I'll just talk to you tomorrow…is that alright?"
Liana laughed, "Of course Hermione, have a good night sleep."
Hermione then set her alarm, changed into pj's and dozed off to sleep.
There it's done :) REVIEW