I feel like this chapter is taking me forever to write. It's mostly because all of my ideas are after this trip so I'm making this a short chapter so I can get over it.

November 19th

Hermione smiled at her packed suitcase. Over the last month she had really become good friends with both the Greengrass sisters, Daphne especially. She couldn't be happier that they were going with her to Florida.

Pansy had pretty much alienated herself from her normal group of friends. She started hanging out with Tracey Davis, Crabb, and Goyle.

Hermione grabbed her suitcase and headed out to the Common Room. They were supposed to Floo to the Ministry and then fly to Tampa International Airport.

"So I can invite Blaise, Lance, and Theo over to go through your panty drawer while you're gone right?" Draco chuckled, that's another thing that had happened over the last month, Hermione and Draco had actually made it to the point where they weren't terrorizing each other. She didn't think they were going to be friends any time soon though.

"Haha so funny Draco. I cleaned out all the important things I don't want you in. Besides Lance wouldn't do that to me. Astoria and Daphne should be here shortly."

"You know Daphne has a crush on you."

"Yeah right. Stop trying to be silly."

"No I'm serious. After that kiss she wanted more, you could tell it in her eyes. You must have been one hell of a kisser."

Before Hermione could say anything back Astoria and Daphne came running into the Common Room. Daphne of course being the first to speak. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yep let's head to the Headmaster Dumbledore's office. No parties Draco and stay out of my room."

The plane ride was long, but fun because Daphne and Astoria were there. They seemed to make it a little bit more enjoyable. Hermione didn't have to sit next to someone she didn't know and she could actually talk to someone instead of drowning herself in her iPod. It was nice to have actual girl friends. They mostly talked about Hermione and Lance but they had other subjects too.

The week went by pretty quickly. Hermione bought a lot of shoes and new clothes. Daphne and Astoria spent more money than Hermione could fathom. Hermione was impressed by how accepting they were of muggle American traditions. They had had Thanksgiving dinner with her cousin and other Florida family members. Astoria got especially excited that the Black Friday sales were even in the magical world. That was something that Hermione didn't know and she went nuts in their magical book store.

It really seemed that they all became good friends even with Jennifer. She was a muggleborn witch but it seemed that when it came to shopping that didn't matter. It was nice to see the pureblood prejudice fall down.

Even though Hermione loved her mini vacation she was excited to go back to school. Oddly she was missing the Slytherin guys in her common room staring at her and she really missed Lance.

All three girls fell asleep on the plane right back. Before they knew it they were back in London and met with Hermione's father at the airport.

"Welcome back girls did you have fun?"

"Yes we did, but I'm excited to get back to Hogwarts. I missed my room and my common room."

"Mia you're nuts. If I could shop for the rest of my life I would be happy." Daphne giggled a little.

"Well I'll take you to the Ministry so that you can get back to school then. " Antonin smiled. He seemed to like having a daughter and he looked happy that she was making Slytherin friends. "How are you and Lance Mia?"

"Oh, we're good just friends so far."

"Oh well I hope that your relationship grows from there."

Before she could say anything they were at the Ministry and checking in to get flooed to Hogwarts. Hermione bid her father good bye and went on her way. They weren't quite to the hugging phase of their father daughter relationship so he just said good bye to her.

Ok I know it's short but would you rather keep waiting while I sit her and try to figure out more than this or would you like Hermione and Lance to finally kiss and Daphne and Hermione to get a little bit closer?