Chapter 6
She was actually lying when she said she was going to meet up with Parvati. She just wanted to make an easy escape. It was not as if she was really doing something horrible. Lying to that ferret? Horrible? What a laugh!
Well, Hermione was not exactly ecstatic to attend the party. But, this did not mean that she had to look like it. She had to at least make herself look presentable right?
With this thought in mind, she made her way around the mall. Checking out the different stores and looking into different designers and brands. She did not have a particular look in mind yet but she wanted it to be SIMPLE.
So she tried on a dress then a dress and a dress. And, took off a dress and a dress and another. She lost track of time already but it was a good thing she went to the mall early since the party would not start till it was eight in the evening.
The dresses she saw were either too frivolous or too... well there was no other word for them but well in her mind ridiculously expensive considering that she would only use it in a few occasions.
After for what seemed like ages of going from shop to shop of still not finding the simple but RIGHT dress she wanted for herself.
Finally, after what seemed like ages, Hermione found THE DRESS she was looking for.
She went hope glad for the successful escapade of finding what she wanted to wear for that party. Not that she really wanted to look down right BEAUTIFUL or anything she muttered to herself as she made her way home.
But , she also did not want to look pathetic in the party. It was enough that there were a lot of people who thought her a nerd and a wallflower. No one even spared her a glance before. She was just tired of the catty remarks. In looking presentable enough the people would finally shush.
Hermione carefully laid out the dress lest she ruin it after she just bought it. There would be no use to do that right?
She decided on a white angelic silk dress featuring a figure flattering a baby doll shape. An ample amount of neckline is exposed but not to the point of scandalous. Beaded crystal flowers and dazzling rhinestone straps lends the dress it's elegant look. She paired this with silver stilettos and tied some of her hair at the back but still leaving some strands of her hair hanging loosely by her shoulders.
To complete the look, she wore pearl earrings and a simple bracelet made of white gold.
Putting on light make-up, Hermione finally sighed at the image she saw in her mirror.
Well, that was that. There was nothing more she could do. In fact, she was somehow proud of the image she of herself tonight. She was indeed presentable and quite pretty if she said so herself.
With a final look in the mirror, she finally made her way outside to go to the address that the boys had indicated that the party would be held.
She looked at her watch. She was going to arrive just on time. No matter what happened through out the years she still could not shake her attitude of being a little too punctual.
However...
--A LITTLE WHILE LATER--
Harry and Ron were looking at each other wondering where the hell was Hermione. It was not just like her to be LATE. Hermione was just sooooo freaking punctual. The party has started for quite sometime now. To be more precise, it has exactly been twenty minutes since the party has begun. There were already a lot of people who arrived.
"Where do you think she is?" Harry finally voiced out.
"I do not rightly know." Ron muttered.
Just then, Parvati was making herself across the room towards Ron upon seeing his frown. When she reached them, "Is there something wrong, honey?" she asked Ron, placing her hands upon his shoulders.
"Nothing, my dear." Concern over her condition clouding his eyes. "It's just that Hermione's not here yet."
"Maybe she decided not to come."
Harry shot a look at Ron. It was unlike Hermione to back out on her word. Her word is her vow. "Unlikely." Harry answered Parvati.
"Maybe she's just late?"
"Hmmm... You think?" Ron answered his wife. Looking as if it was the most ridiculous thing possible on earth.
"Well, why not?" Parvati answered with a huff.
Seeing that his wife was getting peeved, Ron placed a consoling hand on her shoulder at the same time hauling her closer to his side. "We just KNOW her..." he said with a gently tone. He looked at Harry. "Yeah." Harry immediately chimed in.
Just then, Draco arrived with the twins. Upon their arrival, everyone turned their eyes to gaze at the new arrivals. The Malfoy siblings were really a sight to behold. The three of them together was just so magnificent since they were absurdly BEAUTIFUL together. Well, there was just nothing more to say other than that.
Seeming oblivious of the curious and appraising stares that they were getting, the three immediately made their way to greet their hosts.
"Hi Ron, Harry.." Draco said in greeting. Heartily hugging each of them. "Parvati." placing a gentle kiss on the lady's hands as a greeting.
"It's so nice to see you here." Harry said. Well, their plan was not truly in vain at the moment since one of their subject did show up. It is just a matter of the other person who is awfully late to show up.
Ron glanced up at Harry. Each of them heaving a little sigh of relief. One could still not call it in vain yet.
Draco was eyeing the two of them trying to comprehend the looks they were giving to each other. But, it was not as if they were really up to something devious. So, pushing the silent and utterly understandable communication between the two he proceeded to re-introduce his siblings to the guys.
He cleared his throat. "Guys, you remember my siblings right?" Motioning to the twins who were at his sides. "Justin and Phoebe."
"Yes. Who would not?" Harry said as he bowed to kiss the hand of Draco's sister and shook the hand of Justin. Ron followed suit.
Harry glanced at his watch and glanced at Ron sending him a frown which brought them back to the worry that they had about their plan working and mostly about the safety of their friend. Not that she could not protect herself or take care of herself but that knowledge could not help the worry simmering inside of them right?
Draco noticed the frown and decided to inquire about the reasons behind it.
"Well, Hermione's still not here." Harry answered
"Well you KNOW. It's just not her to arrive late." Ron elaborated.
Draco pondered on this and he DID remember the unbelievable characteristic of Hermione of being so bloody punctual. "I saw her in the mall today. She was going to meet with someone I believe. I forgot who since I was such in a rush at that time."
"Well, if she does not arrive in ten minutes, we will have to hunt her down since she has been late for nearly an hour now." Harry said.
Ron nodded in agreement. And, they anxiously waited for the time to pass.
--MEANWHILE--
It seemed that the did not have to wait that long. The ordeal of Hermione was really NOT SUCH A BIG DEAL.
Sarcastically speaking.
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Author's note: after years of not putting anything into writing about this story. I hope people would actually like to read my new chapter. I'm eagerly waiting for your reviews everyone:-)
