Another Face

By: Evol Nogara

Chapter One: Complicated Changes

Summary: Summer before the trio's last year. This chapter just gives you and example of everyone's personality in this story, though some may change. This story is pretty much in Hermione's point of view. Gets a bit better in the end. At least I think so. It's like an unwritten rule to have all these descriptions in the beginning to clue in the reader about what's happening. I hate those, but you wouldn't get the story if there wasn't one.

Disclaimer: I own only the plot and the pervy-ness.

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Hermione had always hid behind her books and knowledge. Being a friend of the famous Harry Potter didn't make it any better. She loved Harry and Ron, but sometimes Hermione just wanted to talk to a girl. Ginny was her closest friend, and it was great that she was because she knew what it was like to be surrounded by guys most of the time. Ginny was unlike Hermione though. Despite the fact she grew up among a pack of boys she was a true girl. She wore make-up, talked for long periods of time, and worried her brothers with certain outfits. Ron was not about to admit that Ginny was attractive let alone admit that some of his friends were after Ginny. Hermione admired Ginny's ambition. She would never picture herself like Ginny, but she was like Ginny.

The summer before Hermione's seventh and final year, Hermione went on vacation with her parents to Egypt. She always wanted to go there and more importantly learn about the ancient Egyptians and how they used curses. Harry received an ancient Egyptian protection amulet from Hermione for his birthday. Hermione kept in touch with all her friends with her new owl. Apparently being in Egypt made her parents go on a shopping spree. Hermione didn't mind. She was glad to finally have an owl, though Crookshanks was still her favorite. While she went inside tombs, Harry and Ron practiced Quidditch. Ginny spent her summer watching Harry and Ron. Her parents did not want her wandering about chasing boys. All summers came to an end, and when they did it was practically tradition for everyone to get together and buy their school supplies. Hermione had gotten back from Egypt and was on her way to Diagon Alley. They agreed to meet there two days before their seventh year started. Ron and Harry spent their last days catching up on the homework they had been avoiding all summer.

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"Where's Ginny? We're going to be late!"

"Get out of the bathroom Ginny! You've been there for over an hour! I need to take a shower!"

"Harry! Have you seen my pants?"

"Why would I know where your pants are?"

"Ginny! Get out of the bathroom NOW!"

"Alright already! I'm out. Happy?"

"GINNY! What are you wearing?"

"Not much, apparently."

"Shut it Ron. It's the outfit that I've been saving up for remember?"

"VIRGINIA WEASLEY! You go back in and change. I will not have you going out like that."

"Oh, but mum-"

"Don't mum me. Go in and change!"

"No wait! I have to go in first!"

"Fred, you're not even going anywhere today. You can shower after we all leave."

"I'm George. Seriously, after all these year you still mix us up."

"Just go back to bed!"

Ginny walked out again. She wore a big sweater and baggy pants. Mrs. Weasley did not like it but it was better than her previous outfit. Ron rushed in and quickly took a shower. Harry had already gotten ready while everyone was still asleep. He had gotten used to their schedule after living there all summer. The Dursleys were more than happy to let Harry stay at the Weasley's. After fifteen minutes everyone was ready to leave. They flooed to Diagon Alley and by now Harry had gotten use to using floo powder.

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"Ginny!"

Hermione called out from a corner and pulled Ginny forward as Harry and Ron walked into Quality Quidditch Supplies, admiring the new Thunderstrike.

"Hermione? Is that you?"

"Of course it is."

"Wow, you really changed over the summer didn't you?"

"What is that suppose to mean?"

"You look...different."

"How so?"

"You look more like a girl. Not that you didn't in the first place."

Ginny added quickly.

"Well, let's go meet up with Harry and Ron."

Hermione and Ginny headed into the shop and found Harry and Ron admiring the new Thunderstrike.

'Thunderstrike' This top-of-the-line broom is the first broom to include its own spells and charms along with a hand polished handle made of wood only found under the moonlight of a blue moon. Each broom is handmade by the finest craftsmen and thoroughly checked. Inside the broom is an aerodynamic center that allows the rider to control every degree the broom goes. Its slim and hard shape allows it to reach up to speeds of 500 miles in less than ten seconds. Includes the perfected Unbreakable Braking Charm and several of its own such as the Anti-Theft Charm and Auto Pilot Spell. Pricing Pending.

At that moment Ron and Harry seemed like a couple of little kids after candy. Hermione snapped them out of it by shouting:

"Look they're giving out free Thunderstrikes!"

She also caught the attention of everyone else in the store. Hermione slowly slid behind Ginny, who smiled nervously.

"Hermione? What are you doing shouting something like that? Have you gone mad?"

"I was just trying to get your attention."

"You sure got mine."

Someone hissed in Hermione's ear. Hermione turned around to find none other than Draco Malfoy.

"Granger? You sure grew out of that little schoolgirl look this summer didn't you?"

"Ugh, Malfoy why don't you go try your moves somewhere else?"

Draco sneered and walked away with a long, slim package in his hand.

"Hermione! Malfoy was right for once! I mean, not that way but you look different"

Ron stuttered out the words as he and Harry stared at Hermione.

"What are you talking about? I'm still the same Hermione you've always known."

"Well, yeah. But you just look more...different."

"Well if you're done staring at Hermione. We have to go buy some books."

Ginny seemed a bit irritated about all the attention that Hermione was getting just because she grew a bit.

"Hold up a bit! Ginny, what happened to your sweater?"

"It got warm."

"And your pants suddenly turned into a mini skirt?"

"Oh goodness! Malfoy must have done this to me!"

"That is the lamest excuse I have ever heard."

Ginny smile uncomfortably and ran off to Flourish and Blotts. Ron was obviously angry at Ginny and chased after her. Harry shrugged at Hermione and they both walked to Flourish and Blotts. Ginny played her puppy eyes on Ron and he let her stay like that until they got home. Ron was trying hard not to have eye contact with Ginny for the rest of the trip. After they got all their supplies they went to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. After the fifth time a guy came up to Ginny and asked for her address, Ron became furious.

"You don't even know her! What makes you think she'll go out with you anyways?"

"Oh, sorry. I didn't know she had a boyfriend."

Ron turned as red as his hair and Ginny looked absolutely disgusted. Everyone seemed to agree that now was a great time to go home. Hermione couldn't help but smile at Ron, which made him to go redder, if that was possible. Harry offered Ginny his cloak to cover her up, and she gratefully took it. Ginny wasn't about to wear that outfit soon.

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A/N: Love it? Hate it? R&R.