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A/N: I know it has been a long time since I updated last, but here comes the second chapter. Please r/r!

Chapter 2: Shopping trip with Ginny.

Hermione was sitting in the Library looking in a book called: "Dress ropes from 1700 to now", when Ginny came in through the door. "Hey Mione, what are you reading?"

Hermione looked up from the book: "Oh, hey Gin. The book? It's nothing..."

"Oh, come on Hermione. We've been close friends for years now, I din't think we had secrets for each other!?"

"We don't... okay actually I wanted this to be a secret, especially to Harry and Ron, but since you caught me I'll tell you, but you have to promise me you won't tell a soul!" Hermione said to the younger girl.

"Sure I won't tell a soul! But what is it?!" Ginny said very excited about Hermione telling her a secret, Harry and Ron didn't know about.

"I'm joining the beauty contest, but..."

Hermioen was cut off by Ginny, who was very excited: "You are? That is SO cool! I wouldn't have the courage to do it!"

"Yes maby, but as I was trying to say, I'm not doing it of my own free will." Hermione said a bit annoyed.

"Why are you doing it then?" Ginny asked a bit confused.

"It was a dare from Lavender, and I wouldn't refuse a dare."

"Oh, I see, but why do you want to keep it a secret to Harry and Ron?" Ginny asked while sitting down at the table. "I want to surprise everyone. That's why I asked Lavender, Pavarti and Professor McGonnagal to keep guiet. At first I didn't like the idea about joining the competition, but now I want to do my best, and that's why I'm trying to keep it a secret." Hermione said in a serious voice.

"Okay I understand you. But which book were you reading?" Ginnny asked. Hermione showed her the book. "Oh, Hermione, why are you reading that old thing? If you want to win, you have to be modern! Let me help you to get clothes, make up and to do your hair!"

"You really want to help me?" Hermione asked with glassy eyes.

"Of course I do! You're one of my best friends! And that's what friends are for!"

"Oh, thank you Ginny" You're such a good friend! Hermione said hugged the young girl beside her.

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"Are you coming to Hogsmeade with us today?" Harry asked Hermione the next morning.

"Yes, I am but Ginny has to come too. We've agreed to shop together today.."

"Of course Ginny can come, after all she is my girlfriend." Harry said. He and Ginny had dated since the end of the Trio's 5th year, and now they were half through their 6th. In the beginning, Ron hadn't liked their relationship, but now he had got used to it and realised he couldn't have found a better boyfriend for his little sister, because he knew Harry would never hurt her. (A/N: No this is not turning out to be a G/H story, I just think they're a cute couple, so I would add them in this story)

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"So what do you want to see?" Ron asked when they had reached Hogsmeade.

"What if we split up? Then you and Harry can go look at brooms and Ginny and I can go shopping." Hermione suggested.

"Sure and then we'll mett up at the Three Broomsticks at, let's say 3 o'clock?" Harry said.

"Yes let's do that," Ginny said while giving Harry a quick peck on the cheek. "We'll see you guys later." The two girls then ran off to the nearest clothes shop.

Harry and Ron stod there watching the two girls leave. Ron had a thoughtfull look on his face and said: "I think there's something Hermione isn't telling us.."

"Well mate, that's just how women are. Maby she's in love with someone and she doesn't want us to know about it or something like that.. I guess we just have to wait until she tells us." Harry said and continued with a happy look on his face: "Let's go look at brooms!"

"Yes, I've heard something about a new Firebolt 5000 (Is it called that?), the newest and fastest model on the market!" Ron said excited.

"Let's go!" Harry yelled and they ran off to see the new broom.

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Hermione looked around in the shop. It was quite small, but had a lot of beautiful dresses. There was one in particular Hermione liked; it was a long midnightblue dress with long silver sleeves. It was made of smooth and glittery silk. When she tried it on, it fitted her body perfectly and showed all her curves in a very breathtaking way. When Hermione stepped out of the fitting room, wearing the dress, Ginny's jaw dropped.

"Wow Hermione" You look beautiful! With that dress you're with no doubt going to win the contest!" Ginny said.

"You really think so?" Hermione asked.

"Of course! Look in the mirror." Hermione shook her head, "Do it! You'll be surprised."

Hermione turned to the mirrow and gasped. Before her was not the normally boring Hermione Granger, but a beautiful girl in a beautiful dress.

"I HAVE to own this dress!" Hermione said with conviction.

"I told you" Ginny said with a grin.

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It was almost 3 o'clock when the two girls entered the Three Broomsticks laughing. They were carrying a lot of heavy bags, because Hermione needed a lot of things for the competition, but now they had finished shopping and was ready to go home. Hermione looked around and spotted Harry and Ron at a table in one end of the room.

"Wow, when you said you would go shopping you really meant it!" Ron said amused as the two girls sat down by the table. "Girls with money are dangerous to let loose!"

"Oh, shut up Ron and hand me a Butterbeer." Hermione said, hitting Ron playfully on the shoulder.

"Anything you say, Your Majesty." Ron said laughing.

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A/N: End of second chapter! So what do you think? Please review! And thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter!

The Charmed One