Disclaimer- Hello, people who wish to seek out tiny bits of creativity that don't have a disclaimer on them and sue them and destroy lives. :) Harry Potter does not belong to me. :P So there!
And neither does the song "Disease" by Matchbox Twenty, from the last chapter.
A/N- Thankies for the *cough* many *cough* reviews of my last four chapters. :) So, is anyone enjoying the story? Ready for the next chapter? Read and Review, please.
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Chapter 5-
Hermione walked out of the bathroom smiling and feeling better than she had in days. Ginny was walking alongside her, smiling too. After Hermione had spilled her feelings to Ginny completely, they had formulated a decent plan. Now it was time to head back to Madame Malkins: Hermione didn't get any robes because of her storming out. Remembering the way she had acted, she felt foolish and ashamed. Secretly, she hoped that the boys wouldn't still be there. She wasn't sure how to apologize.
when they got to the door of the shop, Hermione sent Ginny in to check for Harry and Ron. A quick minute later, Ginny came out and dragged Hermione in with her. Ginny found a beautiful set of robes in just the exact shade of red necessary, and it had golden lacing on all of the hems. The problem was, it was somewhat tight, leaving Hermione's newly developed figure to be quite obvious. Nevertheless, she bought them and walked out of the store.
Hermione looked at the watch she was wearing on her wrist. It was almost time to meet the boys for their lunch at the Leaky Cauldron. Groaning, she mentioned it to Ginny. "It's almost time to meet them Ginny," she sighed. "Let's go." But Ginny wasn't paying any attention at all. She had eyed something in the window of the Quidditch shop, and was wandering into the store.
"Ginny, please don't tell me you've had a sudden urge to learn to play Quidditch," Hermione said impatiently. "We have to go back now, they'll be waiting." Ginny just ignored her and walked over to a large stand that appeared to have...
"Muggle radios! Oh, Hermione, look! These will work around Hogwarts, they're perfect!" Ginny squealed, and immediately picked one up. Hermione looked it over, and upon seeing that Ginny was corect, she shouted with delight.
"Now I can stay in touch with the music I've been listening to all summer! Ginny, we have to buy these," Hermione exclaimed. Ginny hung her head and said "Well, Hermione, I really can't afford one..."
"Oh! Well, then I'll pay for all of them. Won't it be great to be in touch with the Muggle world?" Ginny nodded, her face slowly brightening. Hermione picked out a red one for Ron, a green one for Harry, and a blue one for herself. Ginny grabbed a purple one, and gave it to Hermione. "Thank you so much, Hermione!"
"You're welcome Ginny," Hermione said with a laugh and walked up to the counter to buy them.
"Now, why don't we make sure they work?" Ginny said, and Hermione laughed.
"Okay, Ginny. Here you go." They both put on the earphones, and Hermione immediately tuned into the third station. "This is what I listen to at home," Hermione explained as she helped Ginny with hers. A song that Hermione didn't quite recognize was just finishing up, and the DJ came back on. "Now, for the number one song of the week..." Ginny started to speak, but Hermione hushed her. "'Pretty Baby' by Vanessa Carlton!" Hermione let out a small cheer, and a very confused Ginny dragged her to a bench to listen.
~You light me up and then I fall for you
you lay me down and then I call for you
stumbling on reasons that are far and few
I'd let it all come down and then some for you~
Hermione was singing softly, really getting herself into the music. She didn't even notice as Harry and Ron walked over to them.
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
Harry looked at Ginny, questioning, but Ginny just handed him his radio and had him put it on. Soon Harry was lost too.
~And I know things can't last forever
but there are lessons that you'll never learn
oh just the scent of you it makes me hurt
so how's it you that makes me better~
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
Ron snagged the last radio and put it on, listening as Hermione's beautiful voice blended perfectly with the song.
~Why can't you hold me and never let go
when you touch me it is me that you own
pretty baby oh the place that you hold in my heart
would you break it apart again... oh pretty baby~
Hermione closed her eyes as the song finished, singing with more power.
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
She opened her eyes and turned to see Harry and Ron sitting with them, looking shocked. "Wow, hermione. That was great..." Harry said, hoping that Hermione wasn't going to run away again.
"Thanks, Harry," she replied softly. Harry walked over and stood in front of her, reaching out his hand to help her up. Hermione smiled, and grabbed his had. He pulled her into a warm embrace befor letting her go and asking, "Are you okay?"
Hermione blushed slightly as she pulled him closer this time. "I'm fine Harry. I'm sorry about earlier, I just got scared for a minute." Harry opened his mouth again, but Hermione shushed him. "It doesn't matter," she whispered, and Harry nodded. "Let's go."
They turned to face Ginny and Ron, who seemed to be deep in conversation. Hermione motioned to Ginny that they were leaving, and Ginny said, "We'll be right there." A seemingly upset Ron shooed them off.
"Wonder what that was about?" Hermione asked. Harry was confused too.
"Ginny looked upset."
"So did Ron."
"Not to worry, he'll be okay. Just a little shaken by the radio. Oh, by the way, here you go." Harry pulled the radio from his pocket and gave it to Hermione. "Have a feeling you had a purpose for this."
Hermione smiled. "Yeah, it's a gift to you. By the way, why did you come find us?"
"Finding you was a wonderful accident," Harry said, making Hermione blush. "Ron and I were just going to look in the Quidditch shop."
Hermione nodded, and they walked to the Leaky Cauldron, not looking back at Ginny and Ron at all.
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Disclaimer- I DO NOT OWN 'Pretty Baby' by Vanessa Carlton, one of the latest and greatest singers alive. She owns it.
And neither does the song "Disease" by Matchbox Twenty, from the last chapter.
A/N- Thankies for the *cough* many *cough* reviews of my last four chapters. :) So, is anyone enjoying the story? Ready for the next chapter? Read and Review, please.
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Chapter 5-
Hermione walked out of the bathroom smiling and feeling better than she had in days. Ginny was walking alongside her, smiling too. After Hermione had spilled her feelings to Ginny completely, they had formulated a decent plan. Now it was time to head back to Madame Malkins: Hermione didn't get any robes because of her storming out. Remembering the way she had acted, she felt foolish and ashamed. Secretly, she hoped that the boys wouldn't still be there. She wasn't sure how to apologize.
when they got to the door of the shop, Hermione sent Ginny in to check for Harry and Ron. A quick minute later, Ginny came out and dragged Hermione in with her. Ginny found a beautiful set of robes in just the exact shade of red necessary, and it had golden lacing on all of the hems. The problem was, it was somewhat tight, leaving Hermione's newly developed figure to be quite obvious. Nevertheless, she bought them and walked out of the store.
Hermione looked at the watch she was wearing on her wrist. It was almost time to meet the boys for their lunch at the Leaky Cauldron. Groaning, she mentioned it to Ginny. "It's almost time to meet them Ginny," she sighed. "Let's go." But Ginny wasn't paying any attention at all. She had eyed something in the window of the Quidditch shop, and was wandering into the store.
"Ginny, please don't tell me you've had a sudden urge to learn to play Quidditch," Hermione said impatiently. "We have to go back now, they'll be waiting." Ginny just ignored her and walked over to a large stand that appeared to have...
"Muggle radios! Oh, Hermione, look! These will work around Hogwarts, they're perfect!" Ginny squealed, and immediately picked one up. Hermione looked it over, and upon seeing that Ginny was corect, she shouted with delight.
"Now I can stay in touch with the music I've been listening to all summer! Ginny, we have to buy these," Hermione exclaimed. Ginny hung her head and said "Well, Hermione, I really can't afford one..."
"Oh! Well, then I'll pay for all of them. Won't it be great to be in touch with the Muggle world?" Ginny nodded, her face slowly brightening. Hermione picked out a red one for Ron, a green one for Harry, and a blue one for herself. Ginny grabbed a purple one, and gave it to Hermione. "Thank you so much, Hermione!"
"You're welcome Ginny," Hermione said with a laugh and walked up to the counter to buy them.
"Now, why don't we make sure they work?" Ginny said, and Hermione laughed.
"Okay, Ginny. Here you go." They both put on the earphones, and Hermione immediately tuned into the third station. "This is what I listen to at home," Hermione explained as she helped Ginny with hers. A song that Hermione didn't quite recognize was just finishing up, and the DJ came back on. "Now, for the number one song of the week..." Ginny started to speak, but Hermione hushed her. "'Pretty Baby' by Vanessa Carlton!" Hermione let out a small cheer, and a very confused Ginny dragged her to a bench to listen.
~You light me up and then I fall for you
you lay me down and then I call for you
stumbling on reasons that are far and few
I'd let it all come down and then some for you~
Hermione was singing softly, really getting herself into the music. She didn't even notice as Harry and Ron walked over to them.
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
Harry looked at Ginny, questioning, but Ginny just handed him his radio and had him put it on. Soon Harry was lost too.
~And I know things can't last forever
but there are lessons that you'll never learn
oh just the scent of you it makes me hurt
so how's it you that makes me better~
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
Ron snagged the last radio and put it on, listening as Hermione's beautiful voice blended perfectly with the song.
~Why can't you hold me and never let go
when you touch me it is me that you own
pretty baby oh the place that you hold in my heart
would you break it apart again... oh pretty baby~
Hermione closed her eyes as the song finished, singing with more power.
~Pretty baby don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby why can't you see
you're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep comin' around, oh pretty baby~
She opened her eyes and turned to see Harry and Ron sitting with them, looking shocked. "Wow, hermione. That was great..." Harry said, hoping that Hermione wasn't going to run away again.
"Thanks, Harry," she replied softly. Harry walked over and stood in front of her, reaching out his hand to help her up. Hermione smiled, and grabbed his had. He pulled her into a warm embrace befor letting her go and asking, "Are you okay?"
Hermione blushed slightly as she pulled him closer this time. "I'm fine Harry. I'm sorry about earlier, I just got scared for a minute." Harry opened his mouth again, but Hermione shushed him. "It doesn't matter," she whispered, and Harry nodded. "Let's go."
They turned to face Ginny and Ron, who seemed to be deep in conversation. Hermione motioned to Ginny that they were leaving, and Ginny said, "We'll be right there." A seemingly upset Ron shooed them off.
"Wonder what that was about?" Hermione asked. Harry was confused too.
"Ginny looked upset."
"So did Ron."
"Not to worry, he'll be okay. Just a little shaken by the radio. Oh, by the way, here you go." Harry pulled the radio from his pocket and gave it to Hermione. "Have a feeling you had a purpose for this."
Hermione smiled. "Yeah, it's a gift to you. By the way, why did you come find us?"
"Finding you was a wonderful accident," Harry said, making Hermione blush. "Ron and I were just going to look in the Quidditch shop."
Hermione nodded, and they walked to the Leaky Cauldron, not looking back at Ginny and Ron at all.
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Disclaimer- I DO NOT OWN 'Pretty Baby' by Vanessa Carlton, one of the latest and greatest singers alive. She owns it.