Chapter 2- A Whole New Surprise

That night, when Hermione logged on, she was instantly greeted with a message from Lighteningbolt.

Lighteningbolt: I've been waiting for you all day! Thank goodness my aunt and uncle were out…though it's gotten a lot easier to deal with them these days

Herbie_G: I feel so special! But why is it so good that they be out?

Lighteningbolt: they hate me. When my parents died, there was no one else to take me, but they hate me

Herbie_G: I'm so sorry! I wish there was something I could do! Now if only Harry was allowed to use the computer…you guys would get along really well, I think.

Lighteningbolt: Harry's your friend, right? Nothing more?

Herbie_G: lol. Harry as something more than a friend? That thought is absolutely laughable. I mean, there was a time when I would have been ecstatic, but he doesn't seem to like anyone right now. But Ron has a girlfriend…hehe…her name is Lavender.

Lighteningbolt: ah, but you see, guys always like someone, unless they got to an all boys school

Herbie_G: which conveniently leaves you out doesn't it

Lighteningbolt: you are correct!

Herbie_G: lol…so since you don't like anyone, which makes you…,single?

Lighteningbolt: unfortunately, yes. But that also leaves you the same

Herbie_G: yes, but I on the other hand, do not care. It would be nice, not to be, but guys at my school just don't see me that way

Lighteningbolt: you poor soul. So tell me about Harry and Ron.

Herbie_G: well, what do you want to know?

Lighteningbolt: let's start out with physical description

Herbie_G: well Harry's got black hair, really messy and there's nothing you can do about it. Glasses, average height, and he's got a lightening bolt shaped scar on his forehead

Lighteningbolt: wow…well that scar makes him cool right there. How'd he get it?

Herbie_G: you have no idea HOW cool, but he got it when he was a year old, he doesn't remember how, and no one ever told him.

Hermione didn't like lying to Larry, but it was entirely necessary. In addition to her lying, a new level of cluelessness seemed to have sunk in.

Lighteningbolt: now what about Ron?

Herbie_G: well, now Ron is a hottie. He's got red hair, lots of freckles, and 6 other siblings. They've got a big family. He's kinda tall, and after years of being gangly, he's finally filling out

Lighteningbolt: and what about Harry DOESN'T make him a hottie?

Herbie_G: hmm…good question. Now that I think about it, I guess he is a hottie.

Lighteningbolt: now what about you? Tell me about yourself.

Herbie_G: well, I've got bushy brown hair. I'm always reading/studying, and I guess I'm kinda on the short side of average. If that makes sense…

Lighteningbolt: yeah, that makes sense. Oh damn…family's home. I'll cya.

Herbie_G: bye!

Then he was gone. Once he was gone, Hermione realized that she missed him. And that only meant one thing.

Hermione Granger had a crush on a person she had never even met.

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The next day, Pig arrived with a letter from Ron.

Dear Hermione,

I know we've only been back for a few days, but Mum says that since I'm inviting Harry, I have to invite you too. Not that I don't want you to come! But somehow I get this feeling that you might pick staying home over coming here. Well, I hope that you DO decide to come here! Write back with Pig, if you can come, floo over tomorrow at 5. We'll eat dinner as soon as you arrive!

-Your friend

Ron

As soon as she read the letter, Hermione fell into despair. She wanted to stay home and talk to Larry! But at the same time, she didn't want her friends to think she like Larry better. Though, it was a close call.

Were Ron and Harry ever that sweet? Of course not! To them, she was just Hermione. That would never mean anything.

But resignedly, Hermione went downstairs to ask her Dad if she could go stay the rest of the summer with the Weasleys.

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Dear Ron,

My parents say it's all right. I'll see you tomorrow!

Your friend,

Hermione

She wrote the note sadly, wishing she knew where in Scotland Larry went to school. If it was close enough to Hogwarts, she might be able to sneak out on a Hogsmeade day.

Reminded of Larry, Hermione logged onto her computer, and was instantly greeted by Larry's message.

Lighteningbolt: hey, I know it hasn't been that long, but I've missed you

Herbie_G: I've missed you too! and I'm going to miss you even more!

Lighteningbolt: doubt it. Tomorrow I'm leaving to go stay with my friend for the rest of the summer

Herbie_G: me too, but my friend doesn't have a computer!

Lighteningbolt: that's horrible! So I guess this is good-bye, at least until next summer.

Herbie_G: I guess so. I don't to go…I'll miss you too much

Hermione looked at what she had just typed. "Where did I come up with that much courage?!"

Lighteningbolt: I'll miss you too. and hey, herbie, even though we've only known each other a few days, I just wanted to say that I really, really like you

Herbie_G: you know, I really, really like you too. I'll see you next june. Bye bye

Then she signed off, positive she'd never see him again.

1 End Chapter 2

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~Herbie (whose name isn't Hermione)