The Forrest Grawp Chronicles Disclamer:
Harry Potter belongs to the amazing JK
Rowling By:Tall-Ripley Reviews welcomed. The first couple of chapters are setting up for the actaul plot so please have patience, I got this all planned( I think!) I don't know if I will make this a romance or not or even whom with whom. Anyways enjoy.
Ch.1- With the Help of Some Friends
Harry Potter was already tired of summer vacation and he was only two weeks into it. The Dursley's were being civil to Harry but that's only because they were afraid of Harry's friends. They even reminded Harry to make sure he sent off an owl- post to one of his friends every three days. The Dursley's were petrified at the thought of a wizard or witch coming to Privet Drive and raising a ruckus in fornt of the neighbors. Harry did send owl-posts to his two best friends, Ron and Hermione. Hermione had left on a trip with her parents to the States. Texas as a matter of fact. Unfortuantely it was a dentist convention but Hermione said that she wanted to take in the culture and sights of Texas. He knew that meant she had gotten tickets to a concert to see a muggle named Tim Mcgraw. He had yet to hear from her since she had left although he didn't even know how owl- post worked overseas. Ron had sent him a few letters and was basically complaining about working with his father. They were trying to add a new addition on the Weasley house and things weren't going well. From the sounds of it, Ron was ready to head back to Hogwarts as well. Harry was simply bored. Bored stiff. Not that he wanted any trouble, but he wanted something to happen. He was away from his friends (letters didn't cut it) and he wasn't making any new friends at home. After all at Privet Drive, Harry was known as the child deliquent, thanks to the Dursley's.
Harry was busy cleaning his firebolt for the hundredth time when he heard the door bell ring. Harry tried to get to the door before Mr. Dursley but he wasn't quick enough. He stopped halfway down the steps at the sound of her voice. He was in shock. 'What is she doing here?' thought Harry. Mr. Dursley appeared to be in awe himself. He couldn't seem to believe that this attractive young lady was asking for Harry and not his "muscular " Dudley. But as Mr. Dursley realized who this young woman was his facial expression went from one of shock to disgust.
"Yes, Harry is here. Where else would he be?" Mr. Dursley abruptly replied as if the question was beyond stupidity. Mr.Dursley stepped back and allowed her into the foyer. As soon as Harry saw Hermione his first thought was that Texas did her good. Her hair seemed to have a softness to it as it spilled over her shoulders and her face, arms, everything seemed to have gotten a deep tan. The tan went well with her dark brown eyes.
"Harry! Surprise!" said Hermione when she saw him standing on the stairs. "Well, you gunna stand up there all day or are you coming down here to give me a hug?"
Harry was down the stairs before her knew it and was given a hearty hug from Hermione. Mr. Dursley was still standing there awkwardly not knowing what to do next. But soon he backed off into the kitchen where he was no doubt telling Mrs. Dursley about their visitor. Needless to say, Harry's mood had just gotten much much better.
"What are you doing here?" Harry asked but not really caring about her answer. He was just happy to have her here.
"Well, I have a favor to ask you" she said smiling. "I have a new adventure I want you and Ron to go on with me. It's a secret" she added still smiling. "Can we step outside to talk?" Hermione was eyeing the kitchen door which was ever so slowly opening.
"Yeah. Of coarse." And with that Harry ushered her back outside.
Once outside Harry noticed that Hermione didn't bring luggage but she had brought a pair of hiking styled backpacks. And now that he really looked at Hermione he noticed that she was wearing some worn hiking boots, cut off blue jean shorts and a plain white T-shirt. 'Yeah, Texas did do her good!' he thought.
"So what is this all about?" he said, pointing to the direction of the backpacks.
"Ever been camping... for a long period of time? Like all summer?" she responded.
"No. Never that long. Maybe some overnighters, but that's it. So... come out with it already, your killing me!" The thought of getting away from the Dursleys was becoming overwhelming.
"I got offered a summertime job and I need the help of some friends. That's all I can tell you so far but are you interested?
"First of all, Are you kidding! And second, you obviously know my answer since you bought me a backpack." Harry laughed for the first time in a long time. "When do you want to leave?"
"As soon as possible if you don't mind. Our first stop is Ron's house. I owled him earlier so he should be expecting us." Hermione explained.
With the help of Hermione, packing went quickly and it was then Harry wondered on how they were going to get to the Weasley house. "Hermione, the Durlsey's don't have fireplace so we can't travel by floo. How are we going to get Ron's?"
"Portkey." And with that she held up a baseball cap. "It's set up to be used in the backyard."
Knowing what the Dursley's reaction was going to be Harry couldn't help be smile again. 'This was going to be a great summer' he thought.
Harry and Hermione packed all of Harry's belongings, including Hedwig, to the backyard. The Dursley's encircled the duo wondering what was going to happen next and Mrs. Durlsey was already in a panic. Her eyes were nervously darting to the neighbors windows in fear that somebody was watching. But night had fallen and it was doubtful that any nosey neighbors would see much. Dudley was eyeing Hermione in a way that even made Harry uncomfortable. Luckly, Hermione didn't even seem to notice Dudley and that was saying a lot since Dudley's size alone usually got peoples attention.
Hermione held out the baseball cap. "Whenever you're ready Harry just grab the cap and we'll be off." Without a moments hesitation, Harry grabbed the hat. He felt a spinning and pulling sensation and the next thing he saw was the Wesley house.
The Wesley home was in a state of disarray to say the least. Even in the moonlight, the frame of the new addition stood out. It appeared to be at least three stories high but only about five feet wide on all sides. It looked more like a tower than a family room. Harry and Hermione couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Hermione just shook her head and helped pick up Harry's luggage. They quickly made their way to the front door but before they could knock, it swung open. Mrs. Weasley grabbed them both in a bear hug and when she finally released them, they both were breathless.
"You're just in time for dinner. Grab a plate and find a space at the table." Mrs. Weasley gently pushed them into the kitchen.
Harry was wondering how Mrs. Wesley knew that they had arrived but that question was answered when he saw that both him and Hermione had been added to the Wesley family clock. Both of their pictures were pointing home. Harry immediately found such happiness at the sight that tears threatened to overflow. Hermione also noticed the clock and a sweet smile spread across her face.
Ginny, noticing where Harry and Hermione were looking, simply said that it was Ron's idea. Ron's face went bright red and went even brighter when Hermione walked up to him and hugged him. Ron seemed to hold on to Hermione forever and it was then that Harry realized that Ron was having a hard time after the events of 5th year. It was then that they both almost lost Hermione. Ron kept most of his feelings to himself but it was now obvious that he wanted to keep track of his two best friends. After Hermione pulled away from the hug, they both sat down next to each other at the dinner table. Harry found a spot beside Fred and Ginny and before long all were laughing about the state of the new addition. Mr. Dursley was wanting to build a addition the muggle way but under much pressure from Mrs. Wealsy was now agreeing to use some magic. After dinner, the Wesley's agreed to a game of nighttime Quidditch and unfortunately Hermione had to play. Hermione was a witch who hated to fly. Harry was laughing at Hermione who was holding her broomstick with a death grip. She took the laughing with a good nature and soon enough she was forced to overcome her fears since it seemed Fred and George had seen an imaginary target on her back. It was late into the night when they finally quit playing and retired for the night. Later that night Ron simply stated to Harry, "Texas did Hermione some good."
Rowling By:Tall-Ripley Reviews welcomed. The first couple of chapters are setting up for the actaul plot so please have patience, I got this all planned( I think!) I don't know if I will make this a romance or not or even whom with whom. Anyways enjoy.
Ch.1- With the Help of Some Friends
Harry Potter was already tired of summer vacation and he was only two weeks into it. The Dursley's were being civil to Harry but that's only because they were afraid of Harry's friends. They even reminded Harry to make sure he sent off an owl- post to one of his friends every three days. The Dursley's were petrified at the thought of a wizard or witch coming to Privet Drive and raising a ruckus in fornt of the neighbors. Harry did send owl-posts to his two best friends, Ron and Hermione. Hermione had left on a trip with her parents to the States. Texas as a matter of fact. Unfortuantely it was a dentist convention but Hermione said that she wanted to take in the culture and sights of Texas. He knew that meant she had gotten tickets to a concert to see a muggle named Tim Mcgraw. He had yet to hear from her since she had left although he didn't even know how owl- post worked overseas. Ron had sent him a few letters and was basically complaining about working with his father. They were trying to add a new addition on the Weasley house and things weren't going well. From the sounds of it, Ron was ready to head back to Hogwarts as well. Harry was simply bored. Bored stiff. Not that he wanted any trouble, but he wanted something to happen. He was away from his friends (letters didn't cut it) and he wasn't making any new friends at home. After all at Privet Drive, Harry was known as the child deliquent, thanks to the Dursley's.
Harry was busy cleaning his firebolt for the hundredth time when he heard the door bell ring. Harry tried to get to the door before Mr. Dursley but he wasn't quick enough. He stopped halfway down the steps at the sound of her voice. He was in shock. 'What is she doing here?' thought Harry. Mr. Dursley appeared to be in awe himself. He couldn't seem to believe that this attractive young lady was asking for Harry and not his "muscular " Dudley. But as Mr. Dursley realized who this young woman was his facial expression went from one of shock to disgust.
"Yes, Harry is here. Where else would he be?" Mr. Dursley abruptly replied as if the question was beyond stupidity. Mr.Dursley stepped back and allowed her into the foyer. As soon as Harry saw Hermione his first thought was that Texas did her good. Her hair seemed to have a softness to it as it spilled over her shoulders and her face, arms, everything seemed to have gotten a deep tan. The tan went well with her dark brown eyes.
"Harry! Surprise!" said Hermione when she saw him standing on the stairs. "Well, you gunna stand up there all day or are you coming down here to give me a hug?"
Harry was down the stairs before her knew it and was given a hearty hug from Hermione. Mr. Dursley was still standing there awkwardly not knowing what to do next. But soon he backed off into the kitchen where he was no doubt telling Mrs. Dursley about their visitor. Needless to say, Harry's mood had just gotten much much better.
"What are you doing here?" Harry asked but not really caring about her answer. He was just happy to have her here.
"Well, I have a favor to ask you" she said smiling. "I have a new adventure I want you and Ron to go on with me. It's a secret" she added still smiling. "Can we step outside to talk?" Hermione was eyeing the kitchen door which was ever so slowly opening.
"Yeah. Of coarse." And with that Harry ushered her back outside.
Once outside Harry noticed that Hermione didn't bring luggage but she had brought a pair of hiking styled backpacks. And now that he really looked at Hermione he noticed that she was wearing some worn hiking boots, cut off blue jean shorts and a plain white T-shirt. 'Yeah, Texas did do her good!' he thought.
"So what is this all about?" he said, pointing to the direction of the backpacks.
"Ever been camping... for a long period of time? Like all summer?" she responded.
"No. Never that long. Maybe some overnighters, but that's it. So... come out with it already, your killing me!" The thought of getting away from the Dursleys was becoming overwhelming.
"I got offered a summertime job and I need the help of some friends. That's all I can tell you so far but are you interested?
"First of all, Are you kidding! And second, you obviously know my answer since you bought me a backpack." Harry laughed for the first time in a long time. "When do you want to leave?"
"As soon as possible if you don't mind. Our first stop is Ron's house. I owled him earlier so he should be expecting us." Hermione explained.
With the help of Hermione, packing went quickly and it was then Harry wondered on how they were going to get to the Weasley house. "Hermione, the Durlsey's don't have fireplace so we can't travel by floo. How are we going to get Ron's?"
"Portkey." And with that she held up a baseball cap. "It's set up to be used in the backyard."
Knowing what the Dursley's reaction was going to be Harry couldn't help be smile again. 'This was going to be a great summer' he thought.
Harry and Hermione packed all of Harry's belongings, including Hedwig, to the backyard. The Dursley's encircled the duo wondering what was going to happen next and Mrs. Durlsey was already in a panic. Her eyes were nervously darting to the neighbors windows in fear that somebody was watching. But night had fallen and it was doubtful that any nosey neighbors would see much. Dudley was eyeing Hermione in a way that even made Harry uncomfortable. Luckly, Hermione didn't even seem to notice Dudley and that was saying a lot since Dudley's size alone usually got peoples attention.
Hermione held out the baseball cap. "Whenever you're ready Harry just grab the cap and we'll be off." Without a moments hesitation, Harry grabbed the hat. He felt a spinning and pulling sensation and the next thing he saw was the Wesley house.
The Wesley home was in a state of disarray to say the least. Even in the moonlight, the frame of the new addition stood out. It appeared to be at least three stories high but only about five feet wide on all sides. It looked more like a tower than a family room. Harry and Hermione couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Hermione just shook her head and helped pick up Harry's luggage. They quickly made their way to the front door but before they could knock, it swung open. Mrs. Weasley grabbed them both in a bear hug and when she finally released them, they both were breathless.
"You're just in time for dinner. Grab a plate and find a space at the table." Mrs. Weasley gently pushed them into the kitchen.
Harry was wondering how Mrs. Wesley knew that they had arrived but that question was answered when he saw that both him and Hermione had been added to the Wesley family clock. Both of their pictures were pointing home. Harry immediately found such happiness at the sight that tears threatened to overflow. Hermione also noticed the clock and a sweet smile spread across her face.
Ginny, noticing where Harry and Hermione were looking, simply said that it was Ron's idea. Ron's face went bright red and went even brighter when Hermione walked up to him and hugged him. Ron seemed to hold on to Hermione forever and it was then that Harry realized that Ron was having a hard time after the events of 5th year. It was then that they both almost lost Hermione. Ron kept most of his feelings to himself but it was now obvious that he wanted to keep track of his two best friends. After Hermione pulled away from the hug, they both sat down next to each other at the dinner table. Harry found a spot beside Fred and Ginny and before long all were laughing about the state of the new addition. Mr. Dursley was wanting to build a addition the muggle way but under much pressure from Mrs. Wealsy was now agreeing to use some magic. After dinner, the Wesley's agreed to a game of nighttime Quidditch and unfortunately Hermione had to play. Hermione was a witch who hated to fly. Harry was laughing at Hermione who was holding her broomstick with a death grip. She took the laughing with a good nature and soon enough she was forced to overcome her fears since it seemed Fred and George had seen an imaginary target on her back. It was late into the night when they finally quit playing and retired for the night. Later that night Ron simply stated to Harry, "Texas did Hermione some good."