A FanFic by Elabeth
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or settings, I do however lay claim to the plot.
Authors
Note: I'm only going to do one authors note because I have already
written the story iun full. I'd love it if you would review and I may
write an 18th chapter, no for story purposes, but so I can respond to
reviews. This is my first attempt at FanFic so please be kind with your
reviews. I also feel the need to thank Myth and Miss Raynbow for their
loverly job of editing my story. (I'm really bad at spelling and wrote
a large part of this at 2AM) I think that's all, so please read, review
and enjoy.
Hermione twirled around in front of the mirror and checked herself out. Her normally frizzy hair had tamed down quite a lot over the past year and today it looked really good, falling in amber waves around her face. She wore a denim skirt and a scarlet tank top. She smiled to herself; she was going on a date with Ron today.
During their sixth year Ron had decided that all their bickering was really just sexual tension between them and had begun to ask her out; all the time. Hermione didn't really agree with Ron, she didn't feel anything between them; however about a month ago she had given in to Ron's persistent requests for a date. She had to admit that they had had a good time and Ron was heaps of fun to hang with, but she already knew that.
Hermione touched up her makeup and realised that this was their one month anniversary; she didn't expect Ron to make a big deal out of it, anniversaries were a girl thing, really. I mean even she'd nearly forgotten about it. Maybe she would be able to remind him and then he'd treat her extra nice for the day. Hermione smiled to herself, it was strange but she'd only just noticed that if she wanted Ron, or sometimes even Harry, to do something, then all she had to do was smile.
As Hermione reached into her jewellery box two owls flew in through the open window. One dropped a letter with emerald ink upon it before simply swooping back out the window, and the other dropped its letter on the bed before beginning to fly madly around the room, happy to have delivered the letter to the right place. Hermione opened Ron's letter and quickly read what it said.
Dear Hermione,
I'm really sorry but I'm going to be late for our date. I won't be able to make it until at least one so we'll meet for lunch then. I hope that's ok.
Love ya,
Ron
Hermione frowned; this was becoming a habit of Ron's, delaying or cancelling the date at the last minute. Well at least that would give her time to do her school shopping before she had to meet Ron. She quickly scribbled a few words on a piece of paper and handed it to Pig.
As Pig flew off out of the window Hermione turned her attention to the Hogwarts letter; she noticed a bump in the envelope. Hermione guessed that that would be her Head Girl badge; she didn't yet know if she had the position but the bump kind of gave it away. She opened the letter and let the badge fall out onto her hand and smiled. She then read the letter.
Dear Ms. Granger,
Please note that the new school year will commence on September the first. We are pleased to tell you that you have been offered the position of Head Girl. If for any reason you are unable to accept this position we require that you send an owl back immediately. Instead of taking the Hogwarts Express the Head Boy and Girl are required to apparate to Hogsmead at eleven o'clock. A carriage will be waiting to take you up to the castle.
The book list is included and as requested there is also a list of extended reading material attached to the list.
Yours sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
So she was the Head Girl. Although not unexpected, this was fantastic news. Hermione ran downstairs to tell her parents.
At ten o'clock Hermione apparated to the Leaky Cauldron; she planned to spend the three hours till she had to meet Ron getting her school stuff.
Hermione looked around the familiar, shabby pub and her mouth fell open.