Saturday, 19 November 2005
8:16
These are going to be the last two days Draco and I have left until we have to show up for work. I'm terribly scared to go and then find out it's going to end up being a horrible experience. Even though we're doing this for a great cause to help the unfortunate, I want to get it done and over with. I wanted to start doing research on memory loss from spells and hexes due to the fact of what happened to Professor Lockhart.
It's been so long since we have left Hogwarts, and I still refer to them as Professors. Minerva McGonagall was my mentor after we left the school, and I still keep in contact with her.
Either way, I pay a visit to my long-lost—and dimwitted—Defense of the Dark Arts teacher at least once a week. Even though he did act stupid on his part and steal from well gifted wizards and witches, he still doesn't deserve to have his whole life erased. He is the main reason why I'm dedicated to doing this, but also for all those that he stole memories from. I don't even want to begin to imagine what my life would be like if I couldn't remember certain things.
A lot of folks say that the reason I have such an obsession with helping others is because of pity and sympathy. I have to disagree fully. Well not fully, but that's not the sole reason. Of course I feel bad for those people, but it's mainly in part because I want to help further the future of the Wizarding World and I know we can accomplish a lot if the smartest witches and wizards work together.
Maybe that's why Draco was really put into this project with me. I have to admit that I never thought of him as a smart one while we were still in school. During work at St. Mungo's though, he really proved himself. Now that I think about it, I wouldn't be this far if it wasn't for him. He would always help me out in one way or another when it came down to it. And for that I'm thankful for his presence in my life. I just hope I have made the same effect in his life.
I think we are going to go to the beach later on today and take a feel for what the Miami sand is like in between my toes. For now, we're just going to eat some breakfast and see what's on the television.
By the way, I sent a letter back to Ginny. I really hope that everything between her and Blaise keep on going the way they are. And for Harry, I know he will find someone special for him. I told Ginny and Blaise to see if they can set him up on a date.
Love,
Hermione
22:10
Today was an eventful but relaxing day. We got to the beach and stayed there for hours. During lunch, Draco bought us some food from a nearby restaurant and we ate it while still sitting by the beach. There's something about watching the waves crash onto the shore that's very exhilarating yet calming.
It's amazing to know how much you can always talk to someone, but never run out of things to talk about. Draco and I seem to have this sort of understanding that we can have the most intelligent conversations at one point, but then talk of outlandish and random things the next moment. He is also one the few people that have taken the time to explain everything about Quidditch to me. And I appreciate how patient he is with me.
A little while before sunset, we took a walk along the shore of the beach, both barefoot. I've never been a sucker for things romantic, but when I'm around him, everything seems to fall into place. The sun was about to kiss the horizon of the ocean, when he ushered me to sit down. He wrapped his arms around me as a breeze was starting to make the night chilly. I feel real comfortable around him knowing that he won't do anything to me, or pressure me.
I want to say that this side of him really surprises me, but it truly doesn't. It seems more natural than his "evil-I-want-you-dead" attitude. Am I falling for Ferret-Boy?
Hermione