Hermione lay on the beach sunbathing and reading. She was on holiday in Florida with her parents and was enjoying ever second of it. Sun, sand, sea, surf, it was perfect.
It was the summer holidays. Hermione was 15, nearly 16 and was going to start her 5th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on September 1st, which seemed a long time away.
Lazily, she looked up the beach, seeing the people sunbathing or rushing towards the clear ocean. One person, buying a drink from a stand, however caught her eye. He was tall. As tall as her friend Ron. He had bright blue eyes, brown hair and a very good tan. If Viktor Krum had taught her anything, it was how to flirt. She stood up, putting her book into her bag and wrapped a sarong around her middle. She walked over to the drinks stand and smiled at the boy, showing him her perfect teeth. He grinned cheekily back. She opened her purse and took out the money, paid and took a sip of her mineral water.
"Hi." Said the boy, in an English accent.
"Hi." She said back, looking into his dreamy eyes.
"You on holiday here?" he asked her, leading her down the boardwalk.
"Yes, I'm from England." Hermione replied, flashing hi a sideways glance.
"I'm Martyn." He introduced. "And what may I ask is your name?"
"Hermione." Hermione answered, leaning against a wall.
They began a conversation. He was obviously a muggle, from the way he talked about himself. Hermione smiled secretly and used her disguise. She wasn't allowed to breathe a word about the magical society to anyone.
Martyn was actually a very interesting person, reminding her slightly of Harry. He was very sporty (he played a lot of soccer) but enjoyed reading. Hermione felt herself warming towards him, flirting lightly. Just brush of the hand, a sideways cast look, little things really.
The day drew to a close, the setting sun causing the beach and it's people to glow an orange colour.
"Well, I'd better be going." Said Hermione.
"Yeah, me too. See ya around!" replied Martyn, walking away.
Hermione sighed, watching him saunter away.
"Nice guy." She thought, turning and walking too back to her hotel.