Hello Everyone. I know its been quite some time and my updates have been slow. This year Just hasn't been a good year for my family and myself. Not but a week ago i had intended to post the newest chapters but tragedy struck again. I will only say that a car accident took a beloved cousin of mine, the first daughter of the uncle that passed not but months ago. both she and one of her Brothers as well as her eldest son were in it. The boys survived but are in ICU she left behind Six kids and things just seem to be spiraling.
again I am sorry for the late updates but it isn't in me to give up and stop writing. I ask only for patience. My writing i know had been affected and may seem off for a little while but i know with time things will begin to heal.
kali07-Im glad you enjoyed the update hopefully you will like this one as well. I know when i was writing this particular chapter i had quite a bit of fun with it. hopefully its not too cheesy...my sister had given me the idea to do something like it
KyuubiNoPuma-Always glad to hear from you. Sorry that…that particular part made you feel uncomfortable i know its very a touchy subject to many…i felt it fit Umbridge's character too though i did feel i it went a little far but as i said before the story was going to gradually darken a bit. But these next few chapters i feel are a little more light hearted and focuses more on the characters a bit.
DianaArty89-Im glad to have eased your overly work brain…I know my sisters were the same for their finals. hopefully these chapters keep your interest
well thank you for those who reviewed and to all you readers who continue with this story and you new readers just finding this story. please enjoy this update of three chapters and forgive any mistakes or typos but as always everyone
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Chapter 34: Summer Break
Both hits echoed in the room and all Ren could do is take them. His sister had shown up to see for herself the progress he made. What she found was definitely not to her liking.
"How could you have let this happen!" She roared with another slap to her brothers face,"You allowed that dirty little wench in pink to...to touch her!" With the same hand she once again back handed her brother this time busting his lip.
"I didnt know she was planning on doing that." He tried to explain but the half succubus held up her hand to silence him,"You gave her one of the syringes too?"
Ren nodded silently before shutting his eyes and allowing the punch he knew was coming. Jenna hit him hard causing him to fall to the floor. Her eyes were glowing green now,"We only have few of those made!"
Jenna then proceeded to kick her brother as she continued to say,"That metal is extremely rare to come by!...It's even harder to mold especially into a needle like that….And it can only be used once! It turns into dust once it's purpose is served! And I mention that particular metal Is one of the few things that can pierce her skin!" She ended with a hard kick to the midsection.
Ren coughed and he was pretty sure she'd broken a rib."And what about the serum to paralyze her?"
"How much of it was used.." Jenna snapped. When Ren did not answer she stepped harshly on his neck.
"There is a reason why her kind survived all these years without having to change. Why they are one of the deadliest warriors to walk this earth….they adapt easily. Her body can build immunities to serums and poisons...and you've already exposed her to it! We can only use it once more on her in a large dose before it has no effect all."
Removing her foot Jenna then moved to get her coat."You've failed me brother more times then I would allow anyone. You have one more chance to prove your worth to me. I want that stupid little witch out of the way."
"But what about our alliance with Voldemort-" the half succubus turned sharply her eyes narrowed dangerously."If he really wants our help he'll come to us. Your main focus is to get Hermione Granger out of the picture. Am I understood." Ren nodded silently.
"Remember this is your last chance. Don't make me have to take matters into my own hands."
~x~x~
The first month of the summer holiday had passed rather quickly and Hermione found herself sitting on a swing at the little park a few blocks away from her house. Today had mostly been quiet but at the moment she hadn't wanted to be home. Her parents had been questioning about things of late. Things more so related to the other world she belonged to.
She loved them dearly and knew they were only worried as any parent would be….but she wasn't going to tell them about what was going on at least not yet. Not until everything was over and done with. With a sigh Hermione looked to the sky her mind wandering to many different things. A soft breeze blew and brown eyes closed as she let the cool breeze calm her.
"You think she's a sleep?-ow!" Came a familiar voice.
"Does she look asleep?"
"Maybe you should wake her with a kiss"
"Dude-"
"Hermione!"
An amused smiled graced her lips and Hermione's brown eyes fluttered opened to see bright brown ones and a bright smile that could light a darken room,"Jess….oh I've missed you" the witch said moving to hug the younger girl tightly,"You've grown since I last saw you."
Jess pulled back still smiling,"I grew 2 inches!" Hermione smiled but did not reply as she caught sight of both Skyler and Harry wrestling in the grass not far off.
"What are those two doing?"
"Playing come on come on Harry's losing!" Jess pulled the older brunette from the swing rather easily if Hermione was going to be honest. It must be from her own training especially with the bow. She followed before an idea came to mind..
"Admit it! come on who's the champ!?"
"Not you!"
"You can't win Mister Potter give up now and maybe I'll take it easy on you"
"We'll see about that!" Right as the words left his mouth Skye was hit by a small body causing her to land on her side. Jess clung to her with a grin,"Traitor! Imma get you too!"
The younger girl squealed in delight as her cousin stood quickly grasping her tightly and swinging her around. Harry seeing his chance used his foot to trip the older girl who fell backward with an oof. Landing on her cousin's chest Jess began playfully punching and slapping her. The bespectacled boy then crawled over and held his sister's arms down,"Get her Jess!" Skye forced herself not to flinch at this. She was still getting used to be touched at all again whether from a brush of a hand or a friendly hug. Skye had to remind herself that Harry and those she came to know and care for would not do anything like that to her. that they would not do what that toad of a woman did to her. Things were better then they had been and Skyler found it was only certain ways she was touched that triggered her memory of what happened..still she pushed that to the back of her mind and continued with playing with her brother.
"Give up Skye!"
"Never!"
"I think she's earned herself some tickle time!" Harry grinned mischievously. Colored eyes widened,"Oh no you don't!"
"Oi no cheating Vega remember no using your 'super strength' " he teasingly mocked
*click/flash
All three of them were surprised at the sound of a camera and a flash that blinded them momentarily. The trio who played looked up to find Hermione with a camera and a smile on her face. She snapped another and Harry looked down at Skye, who looked back. They both had a look on their face as they communicate silently before looking to Jess. The little vajiri grinned as did her older counterparts who then looked to the now confused witch.
"Get her"
With out hesitation Hermione turned and ran from them. Jess leaping from atop her cousin in hot pursuit. They were followed shortly by Harry and Skyler. The older brunette snapped several more photos as she ran, laughing as she did so. Rounding a tree Hermione ran into Harry thinking quickly she snapped a picture before tossing him the camera.
She then ran from behind the tree and yelled,"Harry's got the camera!"
Green eyes blinked in surprise before he smiled happily and began snapping photos at random. Running from his friends as he did so much like Hermione did to him he did the same to Skye who had tripped over herself trying to catch the camera. Which thankfully she did however she had dumbly declared,"I got it!"
Her smile fell upon seeing the others faces as they slowly started to close in on her,"Oh shit" turning quickly Skyler led them on a chase around the playground and even having them go on the slide. She hoped the pictures she snapped came out alright.
Knowing Jess would feel left out if she didn't, Skye stopped abruptly allowing her cousin to be the first to catch her. Handing her the camera Skyler gave her a heads start before running after the laughing girl.
They played like this for a while longer before finally settling down on the grass. All flushed from laughing and running so much well two of them were the two Vajirians weren't all that flushed.
"Haha that was fun" Harry said laying back fully in the grass. Jess crawled over to lay on his chest and sighed happily, she loved it when Harry and Skye played with her like that. Her brothers did sometimes but most of her time when they were all together was spent with Skye or her mother.
"So how did you three end up here hmm?" Hermione asked settling herself next to Skyler. She took the older girls hand in hers, happy that Skye hadn't flinched. She knew it would take time but she would be there to help the Vajirian over come what had happened."And what's with the sunglasses?"
"Not sure we've sort of just been wandering around most of our time. And to answer your second question they're the only thing able to cover my eyes. Charms didn't work and I couldn't really say they were contacts…too realistic. But Ryul and I working on something to help me blend in a little better"
"So you've just been walking the streets?" Hermione asked nodding at the explanation, it made sense.
"Um yeah…pretty much"
"So you just happened to find me in your wanderings then?" Hermione asked turning her head to Skye."Well actually Jess found you..said there would be someone waiting for us if we went this way…so we followed her lead and then bam! There you were sitting on the swing."
"Don't act like you didn't hope it was her.." Harry said with a sly grin,"You practically lit up the moment you saw her."
Hermione giggled hearing Skyler grumble about him shutting up throwing a hand full of grass at him,"Did she now?"
"Oh yes definitely….I don't think I've ever seen her so smitten before"
"I don't believe it you spend some time with a few girls and you think you're all that and a bag of chips. What about when you look at you know who hmmm.." Harry shot straight up green eyes wide,"You said you wouldn't tell anyone." Jess huffed from being practically tossed before moving to sit on the boys lap.
"Chillax I haven't said a word just that you have your eye on someone."
He grumbled and Skyler laughed,"Don't start what you can't finish" Hermione smacked her arm,"I'm sure who ever it is would be happy for the chance to be with you. I know things with Cho.."
"She was really jealous…it wouldn't have worked anyways…..besides.." he gave a sly smile that was mirrored by a knowing grin from Skyler, but did not finish his statement. Hermione looked quizzically between the two. She opened her mouth to ask but,"I'm hungry.." The youngest of the group cut in as her stomach gurgled loudly.
"I could go for a burger." Skye said looking to Harry who nodded then to Hermione."Would you like to join us Miss Granger?"
"Well I….I don't know. I told my parents I wasn't going far."
"You're 16 going to be 17..Do you really need permission to go out?" The question was made as a joke, but Skyler could see that there was something in those brown eyes…even if it flashed for only a moment.
"Maybe next time then?" The bespectacled boy asked as he stood brushing of the grass from his clothes, Jess doing the same.
"Yeah" the witch said with a smile as she too stood to hug her friends bye. Jess jumped in her arms just like she alls did..like a little monkey. Hugging the older brunette tightly before pulling back. Bright eyes had a strange light to them and Hermione swore that they held more then Jess herself let on.
Hermione turned to Skye who gave a half smile,"Jess…go with Harry I need to speak with 'Mione for a moment…alone."
Jess gave the universal I'm watching you sign while squinting her eyes
"Yeah yeah….how can I forget.." She grumbled the last part. Jess freed herself from the older girls hug and ran to Harry. Pulling him away so that the two remaining could talk.
Hermione quirked a brow questioningly,"She…just wants me to behave myself." Brown eyes rolled but the witch smiled happily.
Smiling back Skye reached for the shorter girls hands gently pulling her flush,"How have you been?" The witch asked softly.
"I've been ok."
"Yes your letters say much of the same."
With a slight chuckled the older girl replied,"Ive just been spending a lot of time with Harry and Jess. Not to mention a few Order Missions"
"That doesn't answer my question you know." Skyler sighed but said nothing,"I'm just worried about you Skye…you've been through a lot already I just want to be sure you're ok. Which reminds me..Hows Harry dealing with…"
"As well as can be…he doesn't want to talk about it so I won't force him to. We're just doing what we can to keep our mind off things." Hermione nodded in understanding. With everything's that's been happening she couldn't blame them for trying to find an escape from what's been going on. Things were bad and she had a feeling that they were only going to get worse..before they got better that is."Is everything alright with you?" The question brought her out of her thoughts and Hermione refocused on the taller girl standing before her,"What do you mean?"
"I mean..when I joked about you joining us…is everything ok at home?"
"My parents are worried…" she sighed,"they know something's going on and they're not sure it would be a good idea to return to Hogwarts."
"Are you?"
"I don't know…" The witch answered in a whisper,"But I know I won't abandon Harry especially now. He's going to need all of us."
"Such a rebel." Skyler teased, earning her a playful smack to the shoulder. She chuckled lightly before wrapping her arms around the shorter girls waist,"we can talk about this another time….for now let's just enjoy this summer."
"Together?"
"I certainly hope so haha….Miss Granger would you do me the honor in accepting my invitation to go out with me this Friday night?"
"Are you asking me out on a date Miss Vega?"
"And if I am?" The older girl said. With a smile Hermione turned in the embrace slowly walking out of the arms that encircled her,"oh I don't know….you once told me that you don't go out on dates."
"Haha oh yeah and when did I say that?"
"One summer night….beneath the stars." Skye gave a toothy grin,"And what do you know of the stars Miss Granger other then Wishing on them?"
"Only that they blow me kisses…when you describe me to the skies" choking on a cough Skyler rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. Her cheeks tinting a light pink, seeing this the brunette giggled amused by the sight."Quite the romantic aren't you"
"If I say yes will you go out with me?"
"Negotiating now are we…oh how the mighty have fallen." Rolling her eyes Skye twirled Hermione to face her,"Will you?"
"Will I what?"
"Will you go out with me this Friday?"
With a smile the brunette removed the shades Skyler wore,"Meet me here, 8:00 don't be late."
The rest of the summer passed rather quickly, then again time always seems to fly when having fun. Hermione and Skye went on as many dates as they could, their time mostly split between family friends and each other. It was no surprise to the witch when her parents began asking questions as to where she'd go off to. After all Hermione hardly went out when she was home, normally only going to the library or to the small park a few blocks from home. It was rare for her at least for them to see her out and about. However as summer was soon coming to its end Skyler was called to handle more Order business.
She'd arrive about four days ago at the Weasley's a little surprised that she was there at all. Her parents hadn't let go of the subject that something was indeed brewing in the wizarding world and as any good parent, were worried for their only daughter. She stood brushing her teeth wondering what this year would hold for her. Knowing that things were not like they were before, Voldemorts power grew with each passing day and there were reports of incidents and missing persons reports. Hermione couldn't shake the feeling that something big would happen this year.
With a sigh she shook those thoughts from her mind not wanting to dwell on them. Slowly she put everything back and screamed when closing the mirror finding that Skyler had entered with out her knowing. Nearly choking on both toothpaste and toothbrush.
Skye did her best to hide her amused laugh,"I'm sorry did I scare you?"
"You know bloody well you did!?" The witch said hitting the older girl."Ow ok ok sorry…I wanted to surprise you obviously that didn't work."
"You think"
There was a knock at the door catching both of their attention before their 'conversation' could continue.
"Hermione?" Ron's voice floated from the other side to their ears,"Are you alright?"
"Fi-INE!" brown eyes turned to glare at Skye knowing she pinched her, the older girl who shrugged nonchalantly.
"Are you sure you're alright?"
"Just stubbed my toe is all." The girls could hear the boy shuffling on the other side of the door before he finally decided to take his leave. When she was sure he was gone Hermione turned sharply pinching a grinning Skyler,"Ow!"
"I told you to stop doing that!" The witch reprimanded continuing to pinch the other girl,"Ok ok-"
"It's not ok…I have no doubt that my parents think I'm going mad-mph" Skyler silenced the brunette with a kiss,"I get it. No more surprising you."
"Is there a reason to your surprising arrival or did you just come to scare me…again." The witch huffed as she turned to continue brushing her teeth.
"Haha you're not still mad at me for that are you?"
"I smelled like pickles all day and I'm pretty sure that blouse I wore still does." The last of her statement was muffled from her brushing but understandable. Rinsing then spitting Hermione finished brushing her teeth only for her breathe to hitch at the feel of Skyler's nose at the nape of her neck.
"You don't smell like pickles to me…" She mumbled and the witch couldn't help but to chuckle at the comment."Did you come just to smell me then?"
"No….but you do smell so good to me.." Skyler mumbled again pressing her lips to the dragon mark.
"Hmm"
Resting her head on the shorter girls shoulder Skye wrapped her arms around Hermione from behind,"Should I need a reason to come see my girlfriend?" Hermione smiled at that, however the moment they were having was interrupted yet again by the sound of knocking and the voice of one Ginny Weasley.
"Hermione hurry up I need to pee!"
With a sigh Skye whispered in the witch's ear,"That's my que to leave."
"But you've only just got here why can't you stay?" she whispered back.
"I have another assignment and Tonks is hovering by the window can't keep her waiting long. Besides do you really want Ginny to find both of us coming out of the bathroom together?" The brunette paused momentarily mulling the thought over, shaking her head afterward not liking the possible outcomes.
"You'll be careful right?"
"As careful as I can be." Both girls smiled at each other in the mirror before Skye turned to kiss Hermione bye. Slowly releasing the witch from her embrace the Vajirian left the same way she came….through the window.
Smiling dreamily to herself Hermione felt giddy despite what she had been thinking of before Skye showed up. Her happy revere was broken by the banging at the door and she sighed, she was surprised Ginny hadn't peed her pants.(unless she did that's why her door banging became urgent.)
Once opening the door, the red head pushed past her and began searching for something apparently."Uh Gin I thought you had to pee?"
"Where is she? I heard her voice I know she was in here"
"What are you talking about?"
"Skyler! Who else!"
"It's just-" Ginny turned quickly to face the older witch. The speed in which she did this and the look in her honey colored eyes caused Hermione to take a step back. The youngest Weasley then pulled out the extendable ears her brothers had invented,"Please don't lie to me 'Mione it's very unbecoming of you."Hermione's mouth floundered open and close before she yelled,"Ginny!"
"Are you going to stand there and yell at me how this was an invasion of privacy or are you going to tell when you and Angel eyes finally got together." The older witch rolled her eyes at the name and groaned frustrated with her friends antics,"You are incorrigible.."
"Whatever now out with it Granger."
"Not in here…" Hermione motioned for the red head to follow as she walked back to her room. Silently both girls walked in and Both took a seat on the bed. The older witch hadn't said a word for a minute or two and the silence was driving Ginny a bit mad.
"Hermione.."
"Yes?" Honey colored eyes narrowed and the brunette sighed,"What exactly do you want me to say?"
"How about when you and Skye made it official. I heard her say girlfriend."
"How much did you hear exactly?"
"Not much..but enough. Now quit stalling and spill or I will be forced to use more forceful tactics" shaking her head the older witch sighed but began to relay the events of the summer. Of course Gunny became a little impatient but Hermione continued on. Smiling as she remembered all the things she did this summer. Ginny for her part rolled her eyes a bit but gave a small smile glad that her friend was happy instead of continuing to wait and pine for her brother's affections. She brightened up though when it seemed Hermione had finally began to explain how they became an 'official couple.'
"A few weeks ago…"
~It was late in the afternoon as Hermione made her way to the small park. It had become a place to meet her Ky'dôl away from her parents sights, knowing they would more then likely ask questions especially when seeing Skyler. It wasn't that she was ashamed of being with Skyler and how they were with each other, Hermione wasn't ready to come out to her parents just yet about her preference. And she was glad that Skye understood that.
She was going to meet Skye so that they could have a late lunch together. A few nights ago they had planned to go out to see a movie but they had to cancel as the Vajirian had Order business's to attend to.
The next morning Hermione found a small note at her window telling to meet at the park around one today. She smiled wondering what it was Skyler had planned. She was dressed pretty casually but had decided on wearing a summer dress she and her mother had picked out but never got a chance to wear it. Being as today was pretty warm it was a good idea she chose to wear it. The dress itself was casual it came down at least a little over mid-thigh. The skirt (wiht has flared a bit) of the dress was black stopping at the waist where it hugged her nicely. The top was more blouse like and was a color teetering between white or a light cream color. It was patterned with black dots and dipped low in the back but held together by tying the black ties in a bow. A somewhat what wide brown leather belt finished it off as well as a pair of shoes she found were comfortable to wear but went with the look. Her hair was brushed and held in a loose but low ponytail that rested on her shoulder. Due to the natural wave in her hair Hermione didn't have to curl it as she thought she would have.
She was glad her parents weren't home when she came down stairs as they would have no doubt asked her where she was off to and who she was meeting to be dressed up. When the park came into sight the brunette had quickened her pace only finding the park to be empty. But Hermione had noticed the small folded paper taped to the chain of one of the swings.
Looking around she wondered momentarily if it was for someone else. Her name however written across the front snuffed out that thought. Taking the paper she opened it quickly reading its contents.
Change of plans meet me at the café. The one I had my first cup of coffee.
-Skye
P.S.
Take the long way, See you there
Scrunching her face in thought momentarily. Hermione shrugged to herself thinking nothing of it. Soon after she was on her way, it was only after passing the first block and coming to the stop light did something she hadn't expected to happen, happened. She stopped just like everyone else had and that's when she heard it. The sound of A Capella singers singing their song.
"Ha Ha...If you were my girl...Ha ha ha ha
ha...If you were my girl...Ha ha ha
ha ha..."
Turning to watch them a little before the light gave the signal to cross, Hermione was surprised that the group, who were dressed in white dress shirts, suspenders, their choice of tie, black vests, black slacks and shoes, as well as black masks and fedoras, walked toward her. They formed a half circle in front of her and three of them handed her a rose, one pink, the second a dark pink, and the third light pink.
"Aching to see the sun again,
Aching to see your eyes, To see how they shine
They make this world a better place"
She could feel heat spreading across her face as one of the performers took the lead singing the first verse. Looking around to find the people around her smiling, and commenting on what was happening.
"Aching to see you smile again,
Aching to hear you laugh and say I'm not dreamin'
When you caress my hair, your touch so warm and gentle baby
Then I can see true happiness at last..."
Hermione turned her head just in time to see that the light flashed for pedestrians to cross. Excusing her self to move passed the gathering crowd Hermione's should have know from the way they had been singing to her that the singers would follow and with them the growing crowd of observers.
"If you would be my girlfriend,
Then I would be in heaven
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my
head and sing if you were my girl
(girlfriend)"
Once they began singing the chorus the performers yet again began to encircle her as they walked on. Feeling embarassed by this Hermione tried to speed up in her walking only for them to do so as well. She decided that it was probably best to just let them finish with their song.
"If you would be my girlfriend,
Then I would be in heaven
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my head
and sing if you were my girl (If
you were my girl, If you were my girl)"
Continuing on her path to the café Hermione found several red roses tied to street lights and lamp posts. And upon passing several newspaper and magazine stands, the vendor would stopped her momentarily only to hand her another rose. Though the last two vendors, one gave a small box of chocolates and the last gave a stuffed plush lion.
"I wish I could feel your lips right now,
Wish I could let my hand, glide through your hair
I wish I could softly hold your hand"
"I wish I could tell you every dream
I wish I could tell you everything that I feel,
I wish I could tell you that I need you here to kiss me baby
If only I could get myself to say, Hey hey..."
Looking around she found that they had certainly drawn a crowd. Giving a smile half in relief in finding that she wasn't that far from the café and half in shy embarrassment that these performers were still following her around this far. Then again it didn't take her long to figure out that this had to have been orchestrated why else would it be happening. She wasn't one for big surprises or things like this but…the thought that Skyler had gone out and planned something like this…well she wasn't disappointed in the least. Still she was going to have words with the Vajirian for having her be the center of attention like this.
"If you would be my girlfriend,
Then I would be in heaven
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my head and sing,
If you were my girl (girlfriend)"
Almost there Hermione sped up causally only to stop finding her way was block by the apparent other half of A Capella singers. They stood in a line and she found there was no way around them as the crowd had blocked her off from doing so. The singers that had followed her then moved to stand with the rest of their group so that they all now stood in front of her.
"If you would be my girlfriend, (My girlfriend)
Then I would be in heaven (Heaven)
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my head
and sing if you were my girl (If
you were my girl, If you were my girl)"
"There are so many beautiful girls (so many
girls) in the world (ah), but there's
only one girl that I want (so many girls)
And I've chosen today that (ah) I can't ever
stay, unless I can stay here with
you (ooh oo ohh wahohh)"
The group soon began dancing in sync as they sung. And it it was only moments later did Hermione notice another join the group of performers, knowing exactly who it was. Skye's color scheme matched her own it seemed as she wore something of a Indo-western style. Black slim fit pants tucked into flat, shiny black ankle boots. A black linen waist coat trimmed in what she could only guess was a pale brownish yellow. The high collar the same pale brownish yellow in the middle, as well as the same color handkerchief in her breast pocket. The long sleeve button up was also the same color with a mandarin style collar. She could tell because the waist coat wasn't buttoned up all the way. Of course the older girl was wearing her black gloves and raybans. Her hair was combed much the same way she had it during the Yule ball. Skye was dancing along with the performers singing as well and Hermione's smile grew as did her blush.
"If you would be my girlfriend, (Girlfriend)
Then I would be in heaven (in Heaven in Heaven)
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my
head and sing if you were my girl
(Girlfriend... If you were my girl)"
The chorus began again and the performers moved in a circle around Hermione, as she turned in a circles of her own. Mostly in the hopes of pulling Skyler in the center with her. She however missed the olde girl as she slipped away quietly and unnoticed.
"If you would be my girlfriend, (If you were my girl)
(I'd give you the world) Then I would be in heaven (yeah yeah)
Then I could do anything, I'd stand on my
head and sing if you were my girl
(Girlfriend...If you were my girl)"
The A Capella singers continued to sing and dance before slowly beginning to line up again forming a walk way for the brunette. Unsure if she should follow the path made for her she looked to the crowd searching not only for another way to go but for a certain editors raven haired girl.
The crowd surrounding them urged for her to go and she could hear some girls complain about how their boyfriends never did anything like this for them, or how lucky she was to have this planned just for her.
"If you would be my girlfriend, (My girlfriend)
Then I would be in heaven (In heaven)
Then I could do anything, stand on my head and
sing (You know I'd do it) if you
were my girl"
She took a hesitant step forward before being escorted by one of the performers. He lead her all the way to the door of the café, then turned to join his fellow performers.
"If you were my girl (If you was my girl)...If
you were my girl ha ha ha ha(If
you were mine) Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha...Ha ha...If
you were my girl...Ha ha ha ha
ha...If you were my girl"
She turned as the song was coming to its end watching as the singers one by one threw a flowers at her feet and began disappearing into the crowd gathered.
When the song had finally ended though there was a roar of cheers and shouts. For a moment Hermione contemplated whether or not she should enter the café wondering if there was any more surprises on the other side of the door. Both curious and not wanting to deal with the stares anymore she entered the café nearly tripping over the flowers on the ground causing observers to chuckle and giggle.
The place was mostly empty, which was odd especially at this time of the day. She looked to the cashier who smiled brightly at her and pointed to the back. Walking in the direction Hermione came to two doors one that read staircase to the roof, and the other Restrooms. Glancing back to the cashier the girl pointed to the one on the left. Brown eyes rolled at herself of course it was that one, why else go through all that only to end up in a public restroom.
Heading up the stairs Hermione came to the roof find Skyler waiting for her. A blanket was lain out as a basket and lantern sat atop it. The older girl held a single rose in her hand while the other rested behind her. Gathering her bearing Hermione strutted straight up to the older girl and said in a tone that gave off irritation,"That was quite possibly one of the corniest, hopelessly romantic things I've ever witness…." She paused noticing the look of surprise the Vajiri had. Her gaze softened and she spoke again,"And I loved every second of it."
Skyler smiled and met the witch half way handing her a single lavender rose."Don't you think I've enough flowers? I mean there's dozens of them in a pile at the café door."
"Thooose weren't from me.." The older girl defended quickly,"I just bought the roses, if they gave you flowers it's cause they wanted to." Hermione gave her a look that said 'Really' and Skye rolled her own eyes with a grin leading the brunette toward the blanket.
"So Miss Vega what's with all the theatrics hmm?"
"Oh well you see Miss Granger I was challenged to come up with the cheesiest corniest date at the beginning of summer by this girl."
"I see…and why did she give you such a challenge?"
"Promise not to tell but….she's never been on a romantic date before. So I offered to take her out on one…the trick is it had be like something out of movie.."
Hermione hummed in reply."So then why show me what you have planned for her."
"I wanted an opinion so I thought what if I surprised you the same way I hope to surprise her."
"She's a very lucky girl to have someone like you to go through all this for her."
"If anything I'm the lucky one….because I'd say it was only with luck I caught her attention at all." Both girls paused momentarily before bursting into a fit of laughter.
"I can't believe you did all this…really Skye you hired an A Capella group to follow me around" the witch said lightly shoving the taller girl. Skyler laughed at this."Well you said cheesy so I figured maybe that would fit in to that category haha" Brown lock swished as she shook her head."Honestly…." A smile gracing her lips.
"So you liked it?" Hermione turned her head to glance at Skye who looked a little nervous. It caused her smile to grow because she knew Skye had put effort into this. She had all but completely forgotten that little deal they made in the beginning of summer but was glad in knowing that Skyler had remembered.
"Yes I liked it…..just no more of this for a while"
"Deal." Skye cleared her throat while rubbing her neck nervously,"I…I have something I want to tell you though."
Hermione quirked a brow watching the older girl. Skyler took the gifts from Hermione's arms, setting them on the blanket. She then straightened herself entwining their fingers together and Hermione could tell that she was nervous. Whatever it was she was to say had to be important.
"It's just…We've been going out for a while now right, hanging out, going on dates…" She paused as the brunette nodded silently,"Well it's just…" Hermione's pulse was beginning to speed up as the older girl spoke."I know what I agreed to when I said I wanted to court you properly…"
"You're not reconsidering are you?" The questioned floated from her lips before she realized that's what she was beginning to think.
"What?! No..no god no…Hermione..I'm asking you to be my girlfriend. Weren't you even listening to the words of the song?" Said girl only moved her mouth in a silent 'oh'. Seconds later she asked,"can you do that?"
Skye chuckled,"Well technically I can call you my girlfriend only after you've chosen me as your only Ky'dôl. But I…I want us to be an official couple….I mean you can always change your mind at any time. If you still want to be with Ron…I'll end my courtship with you, but I want to at least had the chance to call you mine, be it a week, a day…even an hour."
Hermione was taken aback by the seriousness of Skye's words and the intense look of luminous Galaxy eyes only added to the effect. (She was glad Skyler had removed her glasses) staying silent the witch thought of what this would mean if she said yes...
But was it such a bad thing? It seemed like they were together for the most part already, and Ron still hadn't acknowledged her in anyway other then a friend…..Ron…it had been sometime since the boy had even crossed her mind at all (well in the sense of the way she thought of Skye..). Could she even make the same claim of liking him the way she did before?...As she thought of this Hermione slowly came to the conclusion that no, she couldn't.
Love was still there sure but it wasn't what she thought it would be now, when and if thinking of him. In truth..her affections had been won over by her American counterpart for quite some time. But would she be making the right choice to be with Skye then to be with the boy who hardly ever gave her a second glance only other then just as the girl he's befriended? But there was still a chance for her and him…he had begun showing signs, if only little subtle ones…still could she…would she pass up the chance with someone else? Someone who was willing to be with her of all people? Bringing her attention back to the girl who stood in front of her Hermione continued to think….and she realized it wasn't so much that she was choosing between Skyler or because she already had chosen…the real question was would the chance she was taking…be the right one? Had she made the correct choice...
Looking into those luminous eyes…her own softened and Hermione gave a gentle smile…~
"Do you feel you did?"
Hermione smiled softly at the younger witch,"I don't know honestly….what I do know…is that I want to see where this goes for us."
Ginny nodded in understanding a small smile of her own crossed her lips. It was only a moment later she asked,"So what about Ron are you planning on telling him? And Harry about you and Skyler?"
"Technically Harry already knew..."
"What!? He knew before me!? 'Mione how could you!"
"He only knew that Skye's in the process of courting me…she explained to him the beginning process and how Ron sort of still had a shot…..but now after choosing her as my only Ky'dôl…he doesn't know that we're an official couple." The red head nodded silently for a moment,"What the bloody hell is a kee-whatever you said"
The brunette sighed,"It means suitor…its part of the courting process." Honey colored eyes continued to gaze at her silently telling her to please continue the explanation,"It's tradition for the Vajiri to formally court the person of their affections if they're serious about commitment, regardless of that person being of their kind or not."
"Yes yes you told me this part already.." Ginny paused before another thought struck her,"Hang on…so when does the courting end exactly? I mean I would have thought it ended once she was able to call you girlfriend…I mean you are already together right? It makes sense to."
The question had crossed her mind a bit in the beginning then she sort of just left the subject alone. After all there had been other matters that needed her attention, but after having her friend ask the same question….Hermione couldn't help but wonder just where this courting was leading to. After all history held that courting someone meant the wish to marry at the end of it...I need to start reading those books again…
It was silent for a minute before Ginny once again spoke asking,"Wait I thought she said she had to ask your parents in consent first?"
Hermione groaned,"Shut up Ginny.."
That night Harry came to the Burrow though everyone had been expecting him maybe a day or two before they left for Hogwarts. The next few days was just them hanging out and spending time together. A day before leaving for Hogwarts the trio found themselves in Diagonal Alley to check out the store the Twins came to open. Harry and Hermione were a bit surprised that they were doing so well when just about everywhere else was falling into shadows it seemed. Ollivanders was closed mostly due to the fact that the wand store was basically blown from the inside out, and because Mr. Ollivander himself had been missing since the beginning of summer if sources were correct.
While checking out the broken down store the trio had caught a glimpse of Draco and his mother Narcissa Malfoy. They followed them to Borgin and Burkes where they watched them gather with a few others inside. They didn't see or hear much from their distance but Harry was sure that this meant something.
That night when him and his friends were returning to the burrow, he was so lost in his thoughts he almost missed the two new comers who sat playing a game of Speed.
"Harry!" Looking up just in time to catch a little body flying towards him with a huff."Jess when did you get here?" He asked hugging her tightly causing her to giggle.
"Not that long ago"
Skye had remained seated reshuffling the deck of cards. In her haste Jess had mixed the cards up."Skye are you really playing cards with Jess?"
"Don't let her age fool you Hermano she's a lot quicker and smarter then you think. She's won every game we've played so far."
"Well then I guess that means I gave you far more credit then if you've lost several times to a 5 year old." He teased.
"Oh ha ha…you know what why don't you try playing a game with her and see if you're still smug about it." The boy snorted as he went to sit across from the older girl."You know cards aren't my thing."
"Right right you like to play chess."
"I can play that too!" Harry smiled at the younger girl in his lap,"Care for a game then little one?" Jess nodded vigorously,"Alright why don't you go get my chess set from the room" hopping off his lap the little Vajirian scurried off to do as asked.
"So what do you want to talk about?" The black haired girl asked leaning back on her hands. They knew each other well enough to know the signs so Harry didn't even bother asking how she knew but spoke his thoughts,"It's happened."
"What's happened?"
"Draco he's one of them. He's a death eater."
"Ho-"
"You don't know that." It was Hermione who had cut in to the conversation. She walked in from the kitchen sitting on the couch behind the other girl. Skye smiled moving backward till her back hit the couch and sat comfortably between the witch's legs. Hermione smiled back as she began playing with strands of black hair.
Ignoring the interaction for the moment Harry continued the conversation."Yes he is. His father's one it only makes sense that he's one too. They were having some sort of initiation at Borgin and Burkes. Hermione you were there you saw it too."
"I don't know what I saw Harry." The witch sighed and green eyes looked pleadingly to the older girl. Her brow was scrunched up in though at the moment before she spoke,"But that still doesn't leave out the possibility that Harry's right."
"You can't honestly believe that Draco Malfoy is a death eater?" The brunette asked incredulously.
Skyler winked at her brother before turning to look up at her girlfriend,"I'm not saying that he is….but Im not saying that he's not either. There is a possibility that he might or might not be. After all Harry said he saw what he thinks is an initiation. Besides that if his dad is a death eater too it would make sense seeing how his father has raised him. I mean you've experienced first hand his prejudice? But then yeah Harry could be looking too far into things. But that doesn't mean to rule out the if."
"She's got a point you know." All three then turned to find Ginny making her way to sit besides Harry who in turned gave a small almost shy smile.
"Don't tell me you believe that too…or is it because-"
"No I'm simply agreeing with Skye that there is a 50/50 chance that the ferret could be walking in daddy's footsteps." The younger witch said quickly sending a glare at the brunette. Hermione smirked before looking back to Harry, then back down to Skye. They were both staring at her expectantly and she sighed.
"If you think so Harry…but you might want to find some actual proof for it." Green met Galaxy eyes and Skyler nodded once in silent agreement.
"Well now that, that is out of then way maybe we can talking about something else that is indeed true…like.."
"Yes I'm awesome Ginny don't know why your asking now though." Harry snickered when the comment earned Skye a playful smack to the head from Hermione.
"Oh yess I'm practically swooning at how great you are"
"As you should be"
"Oh Skyler I think it's best we confess our little secret." The red head grinned."After all it would only be fair to share whats been going on between you and I"
"Ginny you said you wouldn't!" The older girl said playing along,"you said you weren't sure of it. That it was just late" said girl stood abruptly from her spot causing a surprising bang on the table. Both Hermione and Harry jumped as it was unexpected,"No! Im tired of living a lie! I cant live like this anymore they'll all know soon enough anyway"
"Ginny.."
"No you did this to me!"
"What are you both going on about?" Harry asked confused about the whole situation.
"I'm pregnant and she" the younger witch said pointing to the oldest of the group,"Is the father." The two that had sat watching both gasped in surprise though they weren't really sure why. Most likely due to the fact that Ginny and Skyler were acting quite serious and convincing as they glared at each other. And for a moment it was silent as the brunette and bespectacled boy watched their friends silently. Seconds later both girls burst into a fit of laughter and giggles."You two should see your faces right now hahaha!" Ginny fell to the floor laughing while Skye did her best to breathe. Harry turned to Hermione who had a slight blush on her cheeks and huffed catching the older girls attention.
"We were only joking." Skye said calm enough to speak now but still chuckled.
"Well I don't think it was very funny."
"It's just a bit of fun." Ginny sighed laying one the ground. A smirk crossed her lips moments later,"Unless you actually believed that we…"
"Ginny!?" The older witch reprimanded. The younger witch sat up then her smirk still evident.
"I think that's enough teasing Gin." Harry said clearing his throat. He had a flush look of his own and Skyler quirked a brow wondering if he was thinking of, what she guessed he was thinking of at the moment. He wasn't as innocent as he use to be..at least not after this summer. he was no longer as innocent to things of…a physical pleasured nature...Green eyes then glanced to his sister and Harry looked away clearing his throat and Skye couldn't help but to laugh at that. A sheepish smile grew on his face before he too, started laughing. Both witches then watched them confused but curious as to what was so funny.
Just then though they could hear Ron's shouts coming down the stairs. The quartet then turned to see Jess sitting atop the Weasley boys shoulders smacking him on the head."Get her off! Geteroff!"
Skyler began laughing again before she too felt a hit to her own head. Turning to scowl at the brunette only to be met with a chastising look. It was Harry's turn to laugh as he'd never seen Skye submit like that. Ginny rolled her eyes but grinned nonetheless.
Still scowling Skyler narrowed her eyes, and Hermione merely raise her brow as if daring her to do something. Galaxy eyes rolled then and the Vajiri sighed,"Alright Jess come on get off of him"
Jess smacked the boy once more before hopping off and ran to sit with Hermione. She wore a scowl of her own as she sat on the older brunette's lap."What did you do to my cousin?"
"Me?!..she-I" he began to sputter.
"Please Ronald use full words. No one can understand when you talk like that." The red head glared at the Galaxy eyed girl who smirked back,"She was getting into Harry's things I told her not to. I didn't want her breaking the chess set."
"You do realize there is a spell to fix such things." Ginny deadpanned. Ron huffed as he walked over,"I know that…but she shouldn't be getting into things that aren't hers."
"Did it ever occur to you to ask why she was in his things." He opened his mouth to reply but Harry spoke before he did,"Ron I told her to get the chess set. We were going to play a game."
"She didn't tell me that."
"Yes I did! Liar! You told me I was too little for it!" Jess yelled and Hermione had to hold the younger girl in her lap just to keep her from rushing the Weasley boy.
"You are!"
The other teens all looked to Ron wondering why on earth he was still arguing with a five year old."What?" He asked not sure why they were staring at him like they were. No one said a word but got up as Mrs. Weasley called them for dinner. It went by fairly well, mostly because the youngest Weasley boy did not say much. When it had ended the two vajirians stayed a while longer as Jess sat playing a game of chess with the boy who was basically her third brother. Harry was pleased in finding that Skye was right. The young brunette was a lot more intelligent and perceptive then she let on. He laughed at her cheers when the pieces came to life smashing its opponent. Ginny lay on the couch comfortably a sleep it seemed, while Ron waited (impatiently) for his turn to play his best friend.
But in a room upstairs away from the others both Hermione and Skyler lay talking quietly to each other. Skye lay flat on her stomach while the witch lay the same only she was on Skye's back instead of the bed. Hermione's head rested at the connection of neck and back. Skye groaned, her stomach felt ready to burst. She had eaten more then she thought she would and it didn't help that she scarfed it down."I ate too fast"
"It would've helped to have chewed your food I think." Hermione giggled and the older girl scoffed but chuckled after.
"Hmm you're really comfortable you know that.." The witch said snuggling into the taller girls back beneath her.
"If you fall a sleep I'll be stuck here and I don't think being late on my first as security would go well." Skye joked.
"I'm not…just resting my eyes is all…" She said sleepily.
"That's what you said last time Mi…" The older girl said in a hushed tone.,"Mmm then be a sweetheart and let me sleep." Came the mumbled reply as Hermione listened to the sound of Skyler's heart beat. It was strong and steady lulling her to sleep.
A smile graced the Vajirian's lips then…she felt proud in the way things just simply flowed between her and Hermione. And it made this all the more better that Hermione had accepted being her girlfriend, she had chosen her as her only Ky'dôl, and Skye swore that the beast within her was just as proud in that fact as well. Of course Skyler still needed to formally ask Hermione's parents for their blessing to be with their daughter. It was not something they had really discussed since becoming an official couple but she knew with out a doubt regardless in what Hermione's parents said it wouldn't deter her from the goal of claiming Hermione as her mate one day. But the witch's sixth year started tomorrow morning when they returned, and Skye knew that her focus had to shift back to the matter at hand. Which meant pretending she really knew nothing except for what was common knowledge of the golden trio and their friends.
She and Hermione hadn't talked much about what they were going to do because well they had just wanted to enjoy the summer as best they could. The way any normal teen would (magical or not)…by just having fun without the worry of what was going on in the world except for what was happening in the moment they were living. As she continued to think something else was brought to mind….something she did not wish to think of at all and so mentally shook it from her mind. She wanted to enjoy the last night of summer with out worry. Skye lay there just letting her girlfriend sleep on top of her like that. It had happened a few times when they were together. Mostly when they were at the Thicket reading together. They would choose a book and find a place to sit or lay. Skye liked it most though when the witch would read to her because Hermione's voice was soothing.
Soon though the sound of Hermione's steady breaths began to sooth her into the realms of sleep and Skye's last conscious thought was that of a dream she hoped to make come true one day.
(A/N: The song i used in this chapter Is called
If You Were My Girl-A1)