A/N- OK, I was grounded from the computer. That's why the update took forever. It may take longer for updates in general now, because I don't get home until around 6 every weekday. (Track and softball, don't forget homework either!)
~Recap
It took me a quarter of an hour to get sleepy again, mainly because I was thinking about Pansy and Blaises' conversation. It was getting to me. I grunted. Pansy caused me so much stress. I sighed, closed my eyes, and fell into a dream-filled sleep.
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"Hey Ginny, do you have a dress for the dance yet?" I asked Ginny.
"No, I need to get one this weekend in Hogsmeade," she replied.
"Oh, well do you want to get yours with me? I don't want to pick one out without other people's advice."
"Yeah! I'd be happy to go with you," Ginny told me.
"Good. So, where should we get them?"
"What about that new store? Oh, I can't think of the name. Madam...Madam...Madam Luna's Dress Robes!" Ginny said triumphantly.
"Yeah, that sounds good. Is there a Hogsmeade trip this weekend?" I asked Ginny.
"Yes, but it's only for fourth years and up so they can get some stuff for the dance," Ginny said, not realizing what that meant.
"Get stuff for the dance?! It'll be mobbed at Luna's! It'll be nearly impossible for all the girls fourth year and up to a dress there!" I said outraged.
Ginny just shrugged. "There's nothing we can do about it. We have no other time to get a dress if we don't go this weekend."
All of a sudden, a certain map came into my mind. "The Marauder's Map! We can go today after lunch! Herbology is cancelled because of the rain! What do you have after lunch?" I asked Ginny.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts," Ginny groaned. "That class is never cancelled!" Ginny said, now whining.
"How long is it?" I asked. We could still go if the class wasn't too long.
"45 minutes today," she said, looking anxious.
I screwed up my face, thinking hard. "If we go quickly we might still be able to make it. Wait for me after Defense Against the Dark Arts. I'll meet you outside the classroom. Bring your money," I said.
"OK, and then we'll go to Hogsmeade?" she asked.
"Exactly. It shouldn't take that long there. The shop will be empty. Don't wear your Hogwarts robes- then they'll know we snuck out," I told Ginny wisely.
"All right. Wow, there's so much to remember when sneaking out," Ginny said smiling.
"Yeah, no kidding," I said giggling.
-After Defense Against the Dark Arts
"Ginny, Ginny do you have your money?" I whispered.
"Yes, it's right in my pocket," she answered.
"All right, lets leave then," I said, as I casually started walking towards the statue of the one-eyed witch; Ginny following close behind.
When we reached the witch, I took out my wand, and tapped the witch saying "Dissendium." In a matter of seconds, the witch's hump widened enough to permit me and Ginny to go through it. I quickly slid down the stone slide, and landed on the damp floor. "Come on Ginny!" I yelled up the opening.
"Coming!" she said, and soon landed right next to me.
I got up and dusted myself off. "Shall we go then?" I asked her.
She looked dumbstruck. "Where are we?" she asked overwhelmed.
"Lumos," I muttered. "If we follow the path, we'll end up in the cellar of Honeydukes," I told her.
"How'd you find all this out?" she asked.
"The Marauder's Map, of course! Didn't Harry tell you about it?" I asked. Surely Harry would have told Ginny about the map.
"Yeah, he did, but he never showed me the secret passages in it. His father helped write it, didn't he?"
"Yes, Prongs." I told her. From what I've heard, Harry resembles him so much.
"Mmm hmm that's what Harry said. How long is this anyway?"
"If we hurry, we could be there in about a half an hour, but we have to keep a fast pace," I told Ginny.
"All right, lets hurry then."
We had been walking for a half an hour when I realized we need to hurry up. "Ginny, we have to jog now, OK? From what I remember the passage should begin to rise soon, and then we'll be at some steps."
"Okay," she said as she began jogging.
I began panting as I sprinted up the hundreds of steps. "Ouch!" I exclaimed.
"What?" Ginny asked, not far behind me.
"We're here!" I said, rubbing the spot where I had hit my head on the trapdoor.
"Finally!" Ginny cried.
"I listened for any sound of movement on the above floor. "No one's up there," I told her as I quietly lifted the door, and peered at my surroundings. I climbed out, and helped Ginny out."
Ginny's jaw dropped the second she got a good look around. "Look at all the sweets," she said. "Ron must have a field day when he comes here," she said appearing astonished.
"Yeah, he cleans them out," I said. I began walking, muttering to myself. "Now, where is that door,"
"I see it!" Ginny shrieked.
5 minutes later, we were walking the streets of Hogsmeade. "That wasn't so bad, was it?" I asked Ginny.
"Piece of cake," she said.
We entered Luna's, and a bell rang above us. "May I help you?" the saleslady asked.
"Not right now, thanks. We're just browsing," I told her.
"OK, let me know when I can be of some assistance to you."
"Yes ma'am, we will." Ginny told her.
I walked over to the section labeled Juniors. "Look at all the dresses!" Ginny squealed. There were dresses to fulfill any teenage girls dreams. Long ones, knee-length ones, spaghetti straps, sleeveless, T-shirt style, halter tops, tube tops, glittery dresses, rhinestones, lace, and more.
"Wow," I whispered. I began walking through the aisles and aisles of dresses. There were some that caught my eye, and some I didn't even want to look at. Ginny looked like a little girl in a candy shop as she poked and prodded at the dresses.
"Hermione!" Ginny called.
"What?" I answered.
"Look at this one!" she exclaimed. She held up a long, pale blue dress with diamonds on the straps, and along the seams of the dress. Ginny was mesmerized by it.
"Go on, try it on!" I told her.
She gave a small screech of excitement and almost ran into the fitting rooms. I looked around at the dress when I waited for her, but didn't anything I liked. I was looking at a black dress, when a loud "Ahem," came from the fitting rooms.
Ginny emerged in the dress. "Oh my... Ginny, that looks marvelous on you," I told her as she grinned. It was true, the dress fit her perfectly, and brought out the extraordinary blue in her eyes, which were a combination of blue-gray.
"You really think so?" she asked as she twirled around.
"Yes, definitely. You need to get that dress," I told her.
"Yes, but I haven't looked at the price yet," she said, holding the price tag to her face. "Oh, oh man is quite expensive."
"How much is it?" I asked. I would willingly lend her some money if she needed it.
"28 Galleons," she said exasperated.
"How much do you have?" I asked.
"I have enough, but just barely. I was hoping to get some other accessories with it though," she said shrugging.
"Ginny, you know I'll lend you money if you need it," I told her.
"You will? Really? Thank you so much Hermione!" she said.
"No problem," I said.
"Now," she said. "Let's find you a dress."
"OK," I said as I started rummaging through the shelves.
"How about this one?" Ginny asked as she held up a pink dress.
"No, not pink. Pink dress robes remind me of Pansy," I said groaning. I remember her Yule Ball dress. Pale pink, ugh.
"OK," said Ginny while she sauntered over to some black dresses.
I turned the corner and gasped. "Oh my..." I started to say but was lost for words. There, on the rack, was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. It was emerald green with glitter all over it. It had satin under part with a second polyester piece with the glitter. It had spaghetti straps that could be removed, and it flowed out at the bottom. It wasn't anything hugely fancy, and expensive, but I fell in love with it.
"Hermione!" Ginny exclaimed. "Mione! I think I found one," she said, rounding the corner and seeing me gaze open-mouthed at the magnificent dress that was in front of me. "Hermione," she said softly.
"This is it," I told her. "That dress is the one I want."
"Oh Mione! It has your name written all over it!" she cried.
"I'm definitely getting it," I said, as I picked it up and held it in my hands. I tried on the dress in the fitting rooms, and came out.
"Ginny, what do you think?" I asked.
She looked speechless. "You must get that!" she exclaimed.
"Yea," I said examining myself in the mirror. It fit perfectly, and I was so happy to get such a good find.
When I was back in my pleated skirt, Ginny and I walked to the cash register.
"Is this all?" the saleslady asked when I handed her my dress. I nodded. "30 Galleons please," she said holding out her hand.
I handed her the money, and she gave me my purchase in a purple bag. "Thank you," I murmured.
"Your welcome, have a nice day," she said as she took Ginny's dress.
After Luna's, we went to a muggle store that sold everything from batteries, to clothes, to cosmetics, which was exactly what we were looking for. I picked out some emerald colored eye shadow, and glitter to sprinkle in my hair. I also got nail polish, and lip gloss. Ginny got pretty much the same, except colors to match her dress.
We decided it was time to go, and we started back down the Hogsmeade streets. "Oops!" I said.
"What?" Ginny asked.
"I need some more Sleekeazy's!" I exclaimed. I needed my hair to be practical for the dance.
"Can't you pick it up over the weekend?" Ginny asked apprehensively, looking at her watch.
"Yeah, I guess so. Let's get out of here before we get caught," I said.
We walked into Honeydukes, waited until the clerks weren't looking, and crept down to the cellar.
-One hour later
"Whew, we made it," Ginny said. "We can still make dinner," she said.
We ran up to our dorms, and threw our purchases down on the floor. I grabbed my school robe, and put it on sloppily. As I ran into the Gryffindor common room, I saw Ginny scrambling to button her robes. "Let's go," I said. We had to hurry if we wanted to make it to dinner.
We dashed to the Great Hall, and we got there, we were out of breath. I clutched my heart, and walked into the Great Hall, where I was greeted with an all-too-familiar face.
"Why would two Gryffindor's who've had all afternoon off be coming to dinner 20 minutes late?" the greasy, oily voice asked.
I turned around and flashed a fake smile. "We-we were...um..." I looked at Ginny for help.
"We were taking a walk around the grounds, and we lost track of time." she shrugged, trying to look innocent. "Sorry Professor Snape."
"You best watch your backs, you two." Snape said.
"Yes sir, We're sorry," I told him.
"You slimy-haired git," Ginny said under her breath. I shoved her, and she smiled up at him.
"We're going to go eat now Professor," Ginny said.
"All right, but don't let me catch you coming in late again," he said. "Oh yeah, 5 points from Gryffindor."
"What?" I exclaimed.
"You're not to be wandering the corridors during and after dinner," Snape said.
I fumed at him, but didn't say anything. I just turned on my heel and left, dragging Ginny with me.
"Who does he think he is? The brainless git," Ginny said madly.
"Get over it. Our dresses are worth 5 points from Gryffindor any day, right?"
"Yeah, by far. It's just 5 points any way."
"Hermione! Where've you been?" Draco asked, getting up from his seat.
"We...er...lost track of time." I said as he gave me a hug.
"Oh, OK, where you all afternoon?" Draco questioned.
"Out," I answered simply.
"Out?" he asked, looking suspicious.
"Yeah, I'll tell you later," I said, eyeing McGonagall who was watching us closely.
"OK," he said.
"Now, I'm starving! Mmm this looks good," I said viewing the food piled on my plate.
-After Dinner
"Boy, am I tired," I said yawning.
"It's only 7! Why are you so tired?" Draco asked.
"I'll tell you tomorrow, I promise, but I want to go to bed," I told him.
"Ok, goodnight then." Draco said as he left.
I went into my room, straightened it out, and climbed into the nice, warm bed. "Goodnight Draco," I muttered. "I'll tell you tomorrow," I said, thinking of my new dress.
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A/N- Not much of Draco this chapter! Sorry! Just wait until the dance chapter, which, by the way, may start next chapter.
Thanks...
Cyropi- Thank you so much! A rabid armadillo? Up my left nostril? Oooh that might hurt a bit! If you do that, I'll insert a deranged elephant in your ear. So there! Lol well thanks again for everything.
SnickleFritz- Yeah, I had a pretty good vay-cay. But last weekend, that's another story. I was bad. No comment. Pansy and Blaise will up to no good, don't worry! I always wait for your review! They're usually my favorite! (Don't tell though!)
Mione G- Thanks!
SaNdY- Thanks! It's so fluffy! But who says that's bad? No one!
~Recap
It took me a quarter of an hour to get sleepy again, mainly because I was thinking about Pansy and Blaises' conversation. It was getting to me. I grunted. Pansy caused me so much stress. I sighed, closed my eyes, and fell into a dream-filled sleep.
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"Hey Ginny, do you have a dress for the dance yet?" I asked Ginny.
"No, I need to get one this weekend in Hogsmeade," she replied.
"Oh, well do you want to get yours with me? I don't want to pick one out without other people's advice."
"Yeah! I'd be happy to go with you," Ginny told me.
"Good. So, where should we get them?"
"What about that new store? Oh, I can't think of the name. Madam...Madam...Madam Luna's Dress Robes!" Ginny said triumphantly.
"Yeah, that sounds good. Is there a Hogsmeade trip this weekend?" I asked Ginny.
"Yes, but it's only for fourth years and up so they can get some stuff for the dance," Ginny said, not realizing what that meant.
"Get stuff for the dance?! It'll be mobbed at Luna's! It'll be nearly impossible for all the girls fourth year and up to a dress there!" I said outraged.
Ginny just shrugged. "There's nothing we can do about it. We have no other time to get a dress if we don't go this weekend."
All of a sudden, a certain map came into my mind. "The Marauder's Map! We can go today after lunch! Herbology is cancelled because of the rain! What do you have after lunch?" I asked Ginny.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts," Ginny groaned. "That class is never cancelled!" Ginny said, now whining.
"How long is it?" I asked. We could still go if the class wasn't too long.
"45 minutes today," she said, looking anxious.
I screwed up my face, thinking hard. "If we go quickly we might still be able to make it. Wait for me after Defense Against the Dark Arts. I'll meet you outside the classroom. Bring your money," I said.
"OK, and then we'll go to Hogsmeade?" she asked.
"Exactly. It shouldn't take that long there. The shop will be empty. Don't wear your Hogwarts robes- then they'll know we snuck out," I told Ginny wisely.
"All right. Wow, there's so much to remember when sneaking out," Ginny said smiling.
"Yeah, no kidding," I said giggling.
-After Defense Against the Dark Arts
"Ginny, Ginny do you have your money?" I whispered.
"Yes, it's right in my pocket," she answered.
"All right, lets leave then," I said, as I casually started walking towards the statue of the one-eyed witch; Ginny following close behind.
When we reached the witch, I took out my wand, and tapped the witch saying "Dissendium." In a matter of seconds, the witch's hump widened enough to permit me and Ginny to go through it. I quickly slid down the stone slide, and landed on the damp floor. "Come on Ginny!" I yelled up the opening.
"Coming!" she said, and soon landed right next to me.
I got up and dusted myself off. "Shall we go then?" I asked her.
She looked dumbstruck. "Where are we?" she asked overwhelmed.
"Lumos," I muttered. "If we follow the path, we'll end up in the cellar of Honeydukes," I told her.
"How'd you find all this out?" she asked.
"The Marauder's Map, of course! Didn't Harry tell you about it?" I asked. Surely Harry would have told Ginny about the map.
"Yeah, he did, but he never showed me the secret passages in it. His father helped write it, didn't he?"
"Yes, Prongs." I told her. From what I've heard, Harry resembles him so much.
"Mmm hmm that's what Harry said. How long is this anyway?"
"If we hurry, we could be there in about a half an hour, but we have to keep a fast pace," I told Ginny.
"All right, lets hurry then."
We had been walking for a half an hour when I realized we need to hurry up. "Ginny, we have to jog now, OK? From what I remember the passage should begin to rise soon, and then we'll be at some steps."
"Okay," she said as she began jogging.
I began panting as I sprinted up the hundreds of steps. "Ouch!" I exclaimed.
"What?" Ginny asked, not far behind me.
"We're here!" I said, rubbing the spot where I had hit my head on the trapdoor.
"Finally!" Ginny cried.
"I listened for any sound of movement on the above floor. "No one's up there," I told her as I quietly lifted the door, and peered at my surroundings. I climbed out, and helped Ginny out."
Ginny's jaw dropped the second she got a good look around. "Look at all the sweets," she said. "Ron must have a field day when he comes here," she said appearing astonished.
"Yeah, he cleans them out," I said. I began walking, muttering to myself. "Now, where is that door,"
"I see it!" Ginny shrieked.
5 minutes later, we were walking the streets of Hogsmeade. "That wasn't so bad, was it?" I asked Ginny.
"Piece of cake," she said.
We entered Luna's, and a bell rang above us. "May I help you?" the saleslady asked.
"Not right now, thanks. We're just browsing," I told her.
"OK, let me know when I can be of some assistance to you."
"Yes ma'am, we will." Ginny told her.
I walked over to the section labeled Juniors. "Look at all the dresses!" Ginny squealed. There were dresses to fulfill any teenage girls dreams. Long ones, knee-length ones, spaghetti straps, sleeveless, T-shirt style, halter tops, tube tops, glittery dresses, rhinestones, lace, and more.
"Wow," I whispered. I began walking through the aisles and aisles of dresses. There were some that caught my eye, and some I didn't even want to look at. Ginny looked like a little girl in a candy shop as she poked and prodded at the dresses.
"Hermione!" Ginny called.
"What?" I answered.
"Look at this one!" she exclaimed. She held up a long, pale blue dress with diamonds on the straps, and along the seams of the dress. Ginny was mesmerized by it.
"Go on, try it on!" I told her.
She gave a small screech of excitement and almost ran into the fitting rooms. I looked around at the dress when I waited for her, but didn't anything I liked. I was looking at a black dress, when a loud "Ahem," came from the fitting rooms.
Ginny emerged in the dress. "Oh my... Ginny, that looks marvelous on you," I told her as she grinned. It was true, the dress fit her perfectly, and brought out the extraordinary blue in her eyes, which were a combination of blue-gray.
"You really think so?" she asked as she twirled around.
"Yes, definitely. You need to get that dress," I told her.
"Yes, but I haven't looked at the price yet," she said, holding the price tag to her face. "Oh, oh man is quite expensive."
"How much is it?" I asked. I would willingly lend her some money if she needed it.
"28 Galleons," she said exasperated.
"How much do you have?" I asked.
"I have enough, but just barely. I was hoping to get some other accessories with it though," she said shrugging.
"Ginny, you know I'll lend you money if you need it," I told her.
"You will? Really? Thank you so much Hermione!" she said.
"No problem," I said.
"Now," she said. "Let's find you a dress."
"OK," I said as I started rummaging through the shelves.
"How about this one?" Ginny asked as she held up a pink dress.
"No, not pink. Pink dress robes remind me of Pansy," I said groaning. I remember her Yule Ball dress. Pale pink, ugh.
"OK," said Ginny while she sauntered over to some black dresses.
I turned the corner and gasped. "Oh my..." I started to say but was lost for words. There, on the rack, was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. It was emerald green with glitter all over it. It had satin under part with a second polyester piece with the glitter. It had spaghetti straps that could be removed, and it flowed out at the bottom. It wasn't anything hugely fancy, and expensive, but I fell in love with it.
"Hermione!" Ginny exclaimed. "Mione! I think I found one," she said, rounding the corner and seeing me gaze open-mouthed at the magnificent dress that was in front of me. "Hermione," she said softly.
"This is it," I told her. "That dress is the one I want."
"Oh Mione! It has your name written all over it!" she cried.
"I'm definitely getting it," I said, as I picked it up and held it in my hands. I tried on the dress in the fitting rooms, and came out.
"Ginny, what do you think?" I asked.
She looked speechless. "You must get that!" she exclaimed.
"Yea," I said examining myself in the mirror. It fit perfectly, and I was so happy to get such a good find.
When I was back in my pleated skirt, Ginny and I walked to the cash register.
"Is this all?" the saleslady asked when I handed her my dress. I nodded. "30 Galleons please," she said holding out her hand.
I handed her the money, and she gave me my purchase in a purple bag. "Thank you," I murmured.
"Your welcome, have a nice day," she said as she took Ginny's dress.
After Luna's, we went to a muggle store that sold everything from batteries, to clothes, to cosmetics, which was exactly what we were looking for. I picked out some emerald colored eye shadow, and glitter to sprinkle in my hair. I also got nail polish, and lip gloss. Ginny got pretty much the same, except colors to match her dress.
We decided it was time to go, and we started back down the Hogsmeade streets. "Oops!" I said.
"What?" Ginny asked.
"I need some more Sleekeazy's!" I exclaimed. I needed my hair to be practical for the dance.
"Can't you pick it up over the weekend?" Ginny asked apprehensively, looking at her watch.
"Yeah, I guess so. Let's get out of here before we get caught," I said.
We walked into Honeydukes, waited until the clerks weren't looking, and crept down to the cellar.
-One hour later
"Whew, we made it," Ginny said. "We can still make dinner," she said.
We ran up to our dorms, and threw our purchases down on the floor. I grabbed my school robe, and put it on sloppily. As I ran into the Gryffindor common room, I saw Ginny scrambling to button her robes. "Let's go," I said. We had to hurry if we wanted to make it to dinner.
We dashed to the Great Hall, and we got there, we were out of breath. I clutched my heart, and walked into the Great Hall, where I was greeted with an all-too-familiar face.
"Why would two Gryffindor's who've had all afternoon off be coming to dinner 20 minutes late?" the greasy, oily voice asked.
I turned around and flashed a fake smile. "We-we were...um..." I looked at Ginny for help.
"We were taking a walk around the grounds, and we lost track of time." she shrugged, trying to look innocent. "Sorry Professor Snape."
"You best watch your backs, you two." Snape said.
"Yes sir, We're sorry," I told him.
"You slimy-haired git," Ginny said under her breath. I shoved her, and she smiled up at him.
"We're going to go eat now Professor," Ginny said.
"All right, but don't let me catch you coming in late again," he said. "Oh yeah, 5 points from Gryffindor."
"What?" I exclaimed.
"You're not to be wandering the corridors during and after dinner," Snape said.
I fumed at him, but didn't say anything. I just turned on my heel and left, dragging Ginny with me.
"Who does he think he is? The brainless git," Ginny said madly.
"Get over it. Our dresses are worth 5 points from Gryffindor any day, right?"
"Yeah, by far. It's just 5 points any way."
"Hermione! Where've you been?" Draco asked, getting up from his seat.
"We...er...lost track of time." I said as he gave me a hug.
"Oh, OK, where you all afternoon?" Draco questioned.
"Out," I answered simply.
"Out?" he asked, looking suspicious.
"Yeah, I'll tell you later," I said, eyeing McGonagall who was watching us closely.
"OK," he said.
"Now, I'm starving! Mmm this looks good," I said viewing the food piled on my plate.
-After Dinner
"Boy, am I tired," I said yawning.
"It's only 7! Why are you so tired?" Draco asked.
"I'll tell you tomorrow, I promise, but I want to go to bed," I told him.
"Ok, goodnight then." Draco said as he left.
I went into my room, straightened it out, and climbed into the nice, warm bed. "Goodnight Draco," I muttered. "I'll tell you tomorrow," I said, thinking of my new dress.
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A/N- Not much of Draco this chapter! Sorry! Just wait until the dance chapter, which, by the way, may start next chapter.
Thanks...
Cyropi- Thank you so much! A rabid armadillo? Up my left nostril? Oooh that might hurt a bit! If you do that, I'll insert a deranged elephant in your ear. So there! Lol well thanks again for everything.
SnickleFritz- Yeah, I had a pretty good vay-cay. But last weekend, that's another story. I was bad. No comment. Pansy and Blaise will up to no good, don't worry! I always wait for your review! They're usually my favorite! (Don't tell though!)
Mione G- Thanks!
SaNdY- Thanks! It's so fluffy! But who says that's bad? No one!