Hermione, Ron, Harry, Ginny, and Lavender all went into the Three Broomsticks together to get out of the snow and warm up. Hermione couldn't help feeling left out, now that Harry was dating Ginny and Ron was dating Lavender.
"How 'bout I get us some Butterbeers?" Hermione suggested, standing up.
"Thanks 'Mione! You're the best." Came the reply from everyone.
I feel so left out… I've got to make an excuse to get out of here… Hermione thought to herself, I know! I'll say I want to check out that "new bookstore", there is no way they'll want to follow me. She ordered four Butterbeers and went back to the table and handed them out.
"'Mione, you didn't get one for yourself." Said Harry, noticing that she didn't have a bottle in her hand.
"Ya well, I was thinking maybe I could check out that new bookstore down the road" came the reply.
"There's a new bookstore?" asked Ginny "I didn't notice it when we came"
Think of something… quick! "Uh… erm…. It's not as popular as the other bookstores. Do you guys want to come with me?"
"But we just came from outside!" whined Ron. "You can go ahead." He waved her off without a second thought.
"You guys are sure?" asked Hermione please say you're sure.
"We're sure, don't worry… how 'bout we all meet up in an hour at Honeydukes?" suggested Harry. Everyone agreed.
"Ok, well, see you guys in an hour." Said Hermione, and headed out the door. Phew! Glad to be out of there! Now where to go…