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Chapter 5: The Evans Family - Part 2

Mr. and Mrs. Evans were trying to coax Mr. Elvis down from the top of their bookcase when Lily and I arrived home that afternoon. I watched from the living room doorway as Mr. Evans used a broom to attempt to nudge Sirius's stubborn owl. Mrs. Evans spoke to her husband, before noticing me and Lily.

'Darlin! You're going to hurt him... Lily! He won't come down, he's been up there for an hour.' I could tell that Lily didn't recognise the owl, meaning I spoke.

'Elvis! You come down from there!' Mr. Elvis hooted at me, before launching himself off of the bookcase. The next second, Elvis was perching on my arm: and I was apologizing as I stroked Elvis's beak. 'Sorry about him, he's not used to muggles.' Mrs. Evans came over to stroke Elvis, whilst Mr. Evans spoke.

'It's fine, Hermione, he didn't cause too much trouble, just gave Petunia a bit of a scare.' I smiled, turning my attention back to Mrs. Evans, who was now cooing at Mr. Elvis. I introduced him.

'This is Mr. Elvis, he's Sirius's dopey owl. He just requires a firm hand.' Lily laughed.

'Sounds like his owner.' I couldn't hide the smirk that appeared on my lips. I took Mr. Elvis up to Lily's bedroom, after the introductions were over. He perched himself on top of Lily's wardrobe, whilst I opened the letter from Sirius.

Hermione! How come I didn't know you were visiting Evans?! Before you ask... Prongs told me. Did you know Prongs and Evans have been writing to each other this summer? I can't believe it, first Prongs is a traitor, and now you've gone to the muggle side. I don't have much else to tell you: mummy dearest forced me to go to some pureblood shindig, after father finally managed to get my bedroom door open. The shindig was horrible. Mother introduced me to Violetta Notts; she's that spindly Slytherin girl, who Wormtail poured pumpkin juice over. I think she's your competition. I caught mother talking to Mrs. Notts about weddings. I turned myself invisible after than and hid under a table. I'm still invisible now, because my parents are furious. Violetta keeps sending me letters, which I have to admit, make good paper airplanes to throw at Regulus. Don't know why I'm telling you about this. If I make you jealous enough, will you come see me? Or just hex me to death when I return to Hogwarts? I love you. Violetta is ugly... and she snorts when she laughs. I made her squirt elderberry wine out of her nose: which was highly amusing. Mrs. Notts told her off for being unladylike. Think I've said enough. I've got to stop writing now, mummy dearest is screaming at me. I love you. Sirius x.

I hadn't noticed Lily, but she's now reading Sirius's letter over my shoulder. 'Is his home-life as bad as everyone says?' I nodded.

'His parents are poison.' Lily frowned.

'They'd never hurt him though?' I could feel myself frowning, which made Lily gasp. I worry about Sirius when he's at home with his parents. I know he's capable of looking after himself, but I still worry sometimes. I sighed as I placed Sirius's letter on my lap.

'I couldn't say that they wouldn't.' Lily hugged me, so I guess I must've looked a bit tearful. I let Lily hug me for a moment, or two, before pushing her away. I needed to write a letter back to Sirius.

I was a little glum after the letter from Sirius; though, it didn't last long, because during dinner that evening the Potter Family owl appeared with flowers for Lily. Lily went bright red, hiding her face in the bouquet of flowers, whilst I read the note card. Dear Lilykins. You are the quaffle to my chase. James x. I burst into hysterical laughter once I'd read the note card: and didn't stop for twenty minutes. James is such a drip. I wouldn't let Messrs. Prongs live this one down. Lily eventually returned to her normal complexion, and then we spent the rest of the evening, and most of the night awake in Lily's bedroom. Lily showed me a book called: Madam Griselda's Beauty Secrets for Young Witches, which is full of spells and potions for girls. I searched through the book, recognizing a few spells, such as: Capillus Extendio, the hair-extension charm; Fucio, the nail painting spell; and most of the various hair drying charms. Lily spoke.

'Do you know which hair drying charm Black uses?' I peered over the book, a little confused by Lily's bizarre question.

'Why?' Lily paused for a moment, before responding.

'I'm slightly jealous of his hair.' I laughed: Lily shoved me. 'I asked James, and he said Black doesn't tell people the secrets behind his hair, but I thought he might've told you.' I'd never thought to ask Sirius which of the hair drying charms he uses. I've asked what shampoo Sirius uses though, and that's Elsie's Bubble Serum, which is how come his hair smells of tea-tree oil and spearmint.

'I've never asked him, I only know that he uses Elsie's Bubble Serum.' Lily seemed to think for a moment, before changing the subject.

'Let's try one of the mud-mask potions?' I nodded, flipping to the section on mud-mask potions, and selecting one for tired skin. Lily gathered together the ingredients from her potion stocks. I enjoyed the mud-mask: and it got rid of the bags under my eyes, which I'd found where impossible to shake. I would have to remember to have more nights like this with Lily, plus I'm sure if we pouted and battered our eyelashes enough, then we could get James and Sirius into mud-masks, which would definitely be a moment that needed documenting with photos.

A/N: Hope you've all enjoyed Hermione's time visiting Lily. Sorry if the message from James to Lily made anyone cringe, it sounded cute in my head, but then I am kinda mad. The next chapter will be back at Hogwarts and the start of this summer's trouble. Remember to review. Love RoxannetheLaugh x.

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