The Visit - Part Two
After the plane landed and they were slowly moving up to the front of the line, Hermione closed her eyes, said a quick silent prayer and exited the plane. They exited the departure ramp and people started to rush forward, push and shove around Harry and Hermione because they were moving slower. One very rude lady shoved by Hermione so roughly she almost knocked Hermione down. Harry grabbed her just in time and Hermione held on tightly to his arm, not daring to let go.
They made their way into the big room that was the baggage area. They quickly scanned the room for any signs of Victor, but didn't find him. They made their way to the correct baggage carousel, Hermione still clutching Harry's arm and waited for the luggage to start going round. As they watching for their trunks to come around to them, someone tapped Harry on the shoulder.Spinning around Harry saw Victor Krumb standing there, "Hello Harry. Where Hermione? Who is this?"
"Victor, it is me!" Hermione managed to get out between giggles.
Victors jaw dropped almost to the floor. "Hermione? But.your hair.and your face.what did you do?"
"Well I put some relaxer in my hair.and I straightened it, and well I put a bit of makeup on. Don't you like it?" Hermione asked him apprehensively.
"I like it but why did you do it?" Asked Victor a bit confused.
"Because I thought it was time for a change. I like it this way. I think I look nice and so does Harry, don't you Harry?" Both Victor and Hermione turned towards Harry, Hermione with an expectant look on her face.
"Err.sure.it looks nice, but I liked you the way you were before too." Harry said hoping this would end his being in the conversation.
It was agreed that Hermione looked nice and that she shouldn't change back to being bushy haired and wearing no makeup. They found their trunks, which by now had gone past them three times.
Harry and Hermione waited for Victor to bring his car around so they wouldn't have to drag their heavy trunks across the parking lot. During the drive Harry and Victor talked mostly abut Quidditch and the field they would be practicing on. Victor told them one of the reasons that he had bought his house was that it had a huge field on the property that he could practice on. He told Harry that he might invite some of his teammates to come and practice with them. Harry was practically starry eyed at hearing this news.
They drove for about an hour and at the most unexpected time Victor turned onto a dirt path that was hidden by all the trees and bushes on the road. The path only stayed dirt for about three quarters of the mile it was. Then it became paved and the trees and shrubs more manicured.
"Hey Krumb, why didn't you pave the whole driveway?" Harry asked a bit confused.
"Well it's a security precaution. In case any of my fans find out where I live-" He had to pause because they had stopped at a enormous black iron fence. There was a brick pedestal with a number pad in it. Victor put down the window and pushed the correct buttons and the gate slowly opend.
They drove up the rest of the driveway and the biggest house either of them had ever seen came into view. It was four stories tall and built of all brick with all marble steps leading up to a veranda that went all the way around the house. On the second and third floors there were balconies at everyother window. There were every kind of flower you could imagine planted around the house.
They got out of the car and it seemed that out of nowhere about ten house elves appeared and went immediatly to the back of the car and started to unload it. It took four house elves to carry each of the trunks and one each for Hedwig's cage and Harry's broom.
They walked up the steps, Victor opened the heavy wooden double doors and they followed him inside. The inside was more lovley than the outside. In the foyer there was more marble on the floor, and two gigantic chandeliers hung from the celing. Soft moonlight spilled accross the space from the two floor to celing length windows on either side of the door. Victor turned on the lights and the space was covered in warm yellow light.
On her right, Hermione noticed that on the curving stairway that led up to the other floors, the carpeting was a deep plush and deep blue color. The walls were painted white, as was the hallway leading to God knows where.
"Wow." Was all Harry could think of to whisper.
Victor laughed. "Yes. Pretty impressive isnt it? My parents picked this house out for me. Speaking of my parents, they are at a benefit and business meeting in England tonight. They won't be home for two days, maybe three."
"Oh. I wanted to meet them." Hermione said trying to surpress a yawn .
Victor smiled and led them both up to their rooms, seeing how tired they both were. Without turning on any light or even changing into a nightgown, Hermione kicked off her shoes and went to sleep before her head hit the pillow. Down the hall Harry did the same thing, after letting Hedwig out for the night.
After the plane landed and they were slowly moving up to the front of the line, Hermione closed her eyes, said a quick silent prayer and exited the plane. They exited the departure ramp and people started to rush forward, push and shove around Harry and Hermione because they were moving slower. One very rude lady shoved by Hermione so roughly she almost knocked Hermione down. Harry grabbed her just in time and Hermione held on tightly to his arm, not daring to let go.
They made their way into the big room that was the baggage area. They quickly scanned the room for any signs of Victor, but didn't find him. They made their way to the correct baggage carousel, Hermione still clutching Harry's arm and waited for the luggage to start going round. As they watching for their trunks to come around to them, someone tapped Harry on the shoulder.Spinning around Harry saw Victor Krumb standing there, "Hello Harry. Where Hermione? Who is this?"
"Victor, it is me!" Hermione managed to get out between giggles.
Victors jaw dropped almost to the floor. "Hermione? But.your hair.and your face.what did you do?"
"Well I put some relaxer in my hair.and I straightened it, and well I put a bit of makeup on. Don't you like it?" Hermione asked him apprehensively.
"I like it but why did you do it?" Asked Victor a bit confused.
"Because I thought it was time for a change. I like it this way. I think I look nice and so does Harry, don't you Harry?" Both Victor and Hermione turned towards Harry, Hermione with an expectant look on her face.
"Err.sure.it looks nice, but I liked you the way you were before too." Harry said hoping this would end his being in the conversation.
It was agreed that Hermione looked nice and that she shouldn't change back to being bushy haired and wearing no makeup. They found their trunks, which by now had gone past them three times.
Harry and Hermione waited for Victor to bring his car around so they wouldn't have to drag their heavy trunks across the parking lot. During the drive Harry and Victor talked mostly abut Quidditch and the field they would be practicing on. Victor told them one of the reasons that he had bought his house was that it had a huge field on the property that he could practice on. He told Harry that he might invite some of his teammates to come and practice with them. Harry was practically starry eyed at hearing this news.
They drove for about an hour and at the most unexpected time Victor turned onto a dirt path that was hidden by all the trees and bushes on the road. The path only stayed dirt for about three quarters of the mile it was. Then it became paved and the trees and shrubs more manicured.
"Hey Krumb, why didn't you pave the whole driveway?" Harry asked a bit confused.
"Well it's a security precaution. In case any of my fans find out where I live-" He had to pause because they had stopped at a enormous black iron fence. There was a brick pedestal with a number pad in it. Victor put down the window and pushed the correct buttons and the gate slowly opend.
They drove up the rest of the driveway and the biggest house either of them had ever seen came into view. It was four stories tall and built of all brick with all marble steps leading up to a veranda that went all the way around the house. On the second and third floors there were balconies at everyother window. There were every kind of flower you could imagine planted around the house.
They got out of the car and it seemed that out of nowhere about ten house elves appeared and went immediatly to the back of the car and started to unload it. It took four house elves to carry each of the trunks and one each for Hedwig's cage and Harry's broom.
They walked up the steps, Victor opened the heavy wooden double doors and they followed him inside. The inside was more lovley than the outside. In the foyer there was more marble on the floor, and two gigantic chandeliers hung from the celing. Soft moonlight spilled accross the space from the two floor to celing length windows on either side of the door. Victor turned on the lights and the space was covered in warm yellow light.
On her right, Hermione noticed that on the curving stairway that led up to the other floors, the carpeting was a deep plush and deep blue color. The walls were painted white, as was the hallway leading to God knows where.
"Wow." Was all Harry could think of to whisper.
Victor laughed. "Yes. Pretty impressive isnt it? My parents picked this house out for me. Speaking of my parents, they are at a benefit and business meeting in England tonight. They won't be home for two days, maybe three."
"Oh. I wanted to meet them." Hermione said trying to surpress a yawn .
Victor smiled and led them both up to their rooms, seeing how tired they both were. Without turning on any light or even changing into a nightgown, Hermione kicked off her shoes and went to sleep before her head hit the pillow. Down the hall Harry did the same thing, after letting Hedwig out for the night.