"The Great Switch Up" Chapter 4: Hittings Enemies, Thoughts, & Blooming
Jealousy
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The week went by for the four friends, & they were having a bloody awesome time, as Hermione would put it. They all excepted the fact that they couldn't decide how they could dress, since they were other characters, not themselves. On this day, they would finally be going to Diagon Alley, the one thing they've, not including Harry, had be looking forward to going to, excluding Hogwarts. "Come on dears! We're leaving soon!" Mrs. Weasly called up the stairs. Soon enough, they all came rushing down, Hermione in the lead, then Harry, Ginny, & finally, Ron. They met up with Fred & George at the fireplace, along with Mr & Mrs. Weasly. "Everyone have their school supplies' lists?" A few days ago, they had gotten their supplies' lists; everyone planned on buying some other stuff, if they could. All of them holding theirs out, Mrs. Weasly handed out some Floo Powder. "Oh my, it looks like we've ran out of Floo Powder, so everyone will have to go by two's. Fred & George, you should go first, then Harry & Hermione, then Ron & Ginny, then I'll follow. Now, let's go!" Fred threw in the Floo Powder, & they both yelled, "Diagon Alley!" Soon after they were sucked up into the flames, Harry & Hermione stepped in. Since they never flew by Floo Powder before, they decided to hold each other's hand so they didn't suck into another fireplace. "Diagon Alley!" they exclaimed. What they didn't notice was as they left, Ron gave Hermione an evil glare at her holding Harry's hand.
Hermione tried keeping her eyes open, but soon had to close them because of the swirling-ness. Finally, they slowed down at a fireplace & leapt out, but tumbled & landed on each other. They were both laughing, but soon noticed their position, & quickly got up. Fred & George were looking at them with knowingness, very unlike their usual selves, but soon put back on their mischievous smirks as the others came flying through the fireplace. "Alright dears, let's get to Gringotts, then we can go get your supplies." Everyone followed Mrs. Weasly to Gringotts, ready to get some more money & get buying.
Hermione was so excited to finally see Diagon Alley. 'This is even better than the movies,' she thought to herself as they walked by witches & wizards in their robes. She wasn't wearing her robes; instead, she was wearing a silver dress tank top with a long white skirt down to her ankles. She also had on a silver banded choker with a diamond gem in the middle. Her hair was straight, as usual, flowing a bit in the wind. As they were heading into Gringotts, she saw someone looking at her from a corner, but when she went to see who it was, they disappeared out of sight. Sighing, she went to transfer some of her Muggle money as Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, & Mrs. Weasly went into one cart, & Harry went into another cart for their money. While waiting for her money, she thought about what has happened since they were transported there. She was having a great time, & loved who she was now; it was a nice change. The only problem was that she started feeling some things she haven't felt before. Not knowing it, she sometimes felt herself staring at Harry. Even though she didn't like him anymore, she started feeling those feelings again, but they weren't full on strong...yet. 'Well, maybe it's because I'm in another place, & Hermione might have been feelings these things. It'll pass in time...I hope.'
As Harry was being lead down to his vault, he thought about everything that happened so far. Even though he wasn't big into reading, this world was pretty cool. He liked being who he was now; it was a good change. No annoying sister, no annoying cousin, but........there were some things that he couldn't explain that were starting to happen. He saw that Hermione looked beautiful, & every time she was near him, he felt a slight chill. 'Ah, it's probably just my imagination. I already have a girlfriend; I shouldn't be interested in one of my best friends.' The thing was, as he went to put his money in his pouch (& seeing the money amount), he couldn't help thinking that things weren't going to turn out that way.
After everyone got their money, they split up into three groups: Fred & George would run off somewhere & get their supplies, Mrs. Weasly would shop around for things for the house, & Hermione, Harry, Ron, & Ginny would get their school supplies & such. "This is going to be great!" Ginny exclaimed after her mum & brothers were out of ear shot, "Let's go get stuff!" "Wait up," Hermione said, "We should get our school supplies first, then other stuff. We won't know what money we'll have left." The others nodded in agreement, & headed to Florish & Blott's (sp?).
When they got in there, Ron & Ginny headed to the second-hand book shelf as Hermione & Harry headed to another book shelf. They needed to get a new 'Standard Book of Spells (Grade 5)', a book for Transfiguration, another book for Herbology, a new Potions book, another Care of Magical Creatures book, a new Defense Against the Dark Arts book, & a few books for their separate classes. "Well, how about we get our separate books first, since I have to get my Arithmacy book, you can get your Divination book, & then we'll meet where we can get our Care of Magical Creature's book." With that, Hermione smiled sweetly & walked towards another book shelf. "She's becoming Hermione," Harry smiled to himself, & even though he didn't admit it, he thought, '& I think I like it.' Well, Hermione made it to the book shelf, & was looking for her book when someone tapped her on the shoulder. "Oh, are you done already Harry?" she asked, but as she turned around, she saw someone else she didn't want to meet: Draco Malfoy. Up close, he could see why people didn't like him. He had long white-blonde hair, pulled into a ponytail, & thankfully, not with a ribbon, & deep gray eyes. "Hello Hermione," he said huskily, "How are you?" Hermione gave him an evil glare, & said, "Since when do you call me Hermione?" He came up closer to her & said, "Starting now, since I've gazed onto your...great figure." He looked her up & down, & she didn't like it at all. "Get away ferret boy." "How about if I don't want to?" he whispered seductively, coming closer to her. She stuttered, but calmly said, "Go to your pudgy girlfriend, Malfoy, & leave me the bloody hell alone." "Why you-." "Get away from her Malfoy," Harry said dangerously, pulling him off of her. Hermione mouthed 'Thank you' as she grabbed the book she needed & came to stand next to Harry. "What did I do Potter? It seems like the Mudblood here can't keep her eyes off of me." "What did you call me?" Hermione hissed murderously, glaring at Malfoy even more. "Bug off Malfoy," Harry hissed, & lead Hermione to the Care of Magical Creatures' book shelf. "Thank you Harry, I started feeling uncomfortable," Hermione said thankfully, & hugged him tight. Trying to ignore the chills he got, he hugged her back & said, "No problem. Do you think I was going to let Malfoy hit on you like that? Now I can see why people don't like him." That made Hermione laugh, & they both let go...reluncently, & got the rest of the books they needed & paid for them.
After getting their books, they got their potions' supplies, quills, parchment, & other such necessities that they needed for school, saving their dress robes for last. On their way to Madame Malkin's, they went by a candy store, where Ginny just had to buy candy. Before they could stop her, she ran in, got some candy, & ran out. "Jeez Gin, you need your candy, don't you?" Hermione remarked, smiling a bit. Ginny smiled & piped up, "Yup!" They laughed as they headed into the shop. "I need to get new regular robes; they got too small over the summer. How about you guys?" Hermione stated, looking around the shop, then at her best friends. "Me too," Ginny & Ron said at the same time. "Well, we could expect you to need robes, Ron." "Shut up." They laughed, then Ginny & Hermione went to look for dress robes first, Ron went to get fitted, & Harry decided to look at some dress robes. He looked around, & thought of asking Hermione what would look good for him when he slapped himself. 'Here I go again, thinking about Hermione, & Tara. Well, they are the same person. But I should stop thinking about her! Ugh, what's happening to me?' By the time he finished those thoughts, he made his way to where Hermione & Ginny were at. "Hey guys," he said, feeling a bit nervous. 'Since when did I get nervous around Tara?' "Hey Harry, what's up?" Hermione said, smiling at him. "Um...I need help picking out a dress robe. Can you help me?" "Sure! Ginny & I are pretty much done anyway. I'll meet you & Ron outside, okay Gin?" Ginny smiled & waved to them as she made her way to the back to get fitted for new robes. Making their way to the guys' dress robes, Hermione asked, "What kind of color do you want?" "Doesn't matter." She chuckled slightly, & muttered, "Guys." "What was that?" Keith smiled widely at her as she said, "Nothing..." "Didn't sound like nothing. I won't do anything about it now, but I will later." During that, Hermione sorted through dress robes & finally exclaimed, "This is it!" People started looking at her weird while she whispered, "Sorry." She was now holding up finely designed dress robes that were a dark forest green, almost black, with gold threading. "Wow Hermione, this is great." He hugged her, & she hugged him back. Soon letting go, she said, "Well, I've got to go get fitted. You can pay for your robe." She walked away, looking a bit flushed. Soon, he paid for his robes & waited for her outside the fitting room.
Later on, she was finally finished & was walking out when she saw Harry standing next to the door. "Hey, I thought you were out there with Ron & Ginny." "I...um...decided to wait for...you," he replied, looking...red? Hermione shrugged it off, & said, "Come on; let's go find them." After paying for her robes, she & Harry walked outside & saw their two friends gazing at a broomstick-in-display. It was a new line-up of brooms; Midnight Streak. It was a beautiful black broomstick with bright silver lettering. Oh how she would love to have that broom. She could see herself flying on it now....... "Earth to Hermione, are you there Hermione?" Ron yelled into her ear, causing her to jump back. "Jeez Ron! You don't have to be that loud! But I wished I had that broomstick, & you know what? I think I can afford it!" The others gasped at her as she said, "Well, my mum & dad gave me some extra money so I could buy a present I wanted for their present to me, & I found it. I guess the owl I wanted can wait." As she was in the shop, Ron mimicked, "I think I can afford it! Blimey, can't the girl give it a break?" "Watch it Ron, it's a birthday present! Plus, she really wants to fly," Harry snapped at him, surprised he even did that. Ron gave him an unbelieving look as Hermione walked out of the shop with a long-wrapped purchase under her arm. "Come on, let's explore a bit." With that, they ran into other shops, looked around, got ice cream, then met back up with Fred, George, & Mrs. Weasly to go back to the Burrow. During that whole time, Harry thought of a great gift to get her for her birthday.
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The week went by for the four friends, & they were having a bloody awesome time, as Hermione would put it. They all excepted the fact that they couldn't decide how they could dress, since they were other characters, not themselves. On this day, they would finally be going to Diagon Alley, the one thing they've, not including Harry, had be looking forward to going to, excluding Hogwarts. "Come on dears! We're leaving soon!" Mrs. Weasly called up the stairs. Soon enough, they all came rushing down, Hermione in the lead, then Harry, Ginny, & finally, Ron. They met up with Fred & George at the fireplace, along with Mr & Mrs. Weasly. "Everyone have their school supplies' lists?" A few days ago, they had gotten their supplies' lists; everyone planned on buying some other stuff, if they could. All of them holding theirs out, Mrs. Weasly handed out some Floo Powder. "Oh my, it looks like we've ran out of Floo Powder, so everyone will have to go by two's. Fred & George, you should go first, then Harry & Hermione, then Ron & Ginny, then I'll follow. Now, let's go!" Fred threw in the Floo Powder, & they both yelled, "Diagon Alley!" Soon after they were sucked up into the flames, Harry & Hermione stepped in. Since they never flew by Floo Powder before, they decided to hold each other's hand so they didn't suck into another fireplace. "Diagon Alley!" they exclaimed. What they didn't notice was as they left, Ron gave Hermione an evil glare at her holding Harry's hand.
Hermione tried keeping her eyes open, but soon had to close them because of the swirling-ness. Finally, they slowed down at a fireplace & leapt out, but tumbled & landed on each other. They were both laughing, but soon noticed their position, & quickly got up. Fred & George were looking at them with knowingness, very unlike their usual selves, but soon put back on their mischievous smirks as the others came flying through the fireplace. "Alright dears, let's get to Gringotts, then we can go get your supplies." Everyone followed Mrs. Weasly to Gringotts, ready to get some more money & get buying.
Hermione was so excited to finally see Diagon Alley. 'This is even better than the movies,' she thought to herself as they walked by witches & wizards in their robes. She wasn't wearing her robes; instead, she was wearing a silver dress tank top with a long white skirt down to her ankles. She also had on a silver banded choker with a diamond gem in the middle. Her hair was straight, as usual, flowing a bit in the wind. As they were heading into Gringotts, she saw someone looking at her from a corner, but when she went to see who it was, they disappeared out of sight. Sighing, she went to transfer some of her Muggle money as Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, & Mrs. Weasly went into one cart, & Harry went into another cart for their money. While waiting for her money, she thought about what has happened since they were transported there. She was having a great time, & loved who she was now; it was a nice change. The only problem was that she started feeling some things she haven't felt before. Not knowing it, she sometimes felt herself staring at Harry. Even though she didn't like him anymore, she started feeling those feelings again, but they weren't full on strong...yet. 'Well, maybe it's because I'm in another place, & Hermione might have been feelings these things. It'll pass in time...I hope.'
As Harry was being lead down to his vault, he thought about everything that happened so far. Even though he wasn't big into reading, this world was pretty cool. He liked being who he was now; it was a good change. No annoying sister, no annoying cousin, but........there were some things that he couldn't explain that were starting to happen. He saw that Hermione looked beautiful, & every time she was near him, he felt a slight chill. 'Ah, it's probably just my imagination. I already have a girlfriend; I shouldn't be interested in one of my best friends.' The thing was, as he went to put his money in his pouch (& seeing the money amount), he couldn't help thinking that things weren't going to turn out that way.
After everyone got their money, they split up into three groups: Fred & George would run off somewhere & get their supplies, Mrs. Weasly would shop around for things for the house, & Hermione, Harry, Ron, & Ginny would get their school supplies & such. "This is going to be great!" Ginny exclaimed after her mum & brothers were out of ear shot, "Let's go get stuff!" "Wait up," Hermione said, "We should get our school supplies first, then other stuff. We won't know what money we'll have left." The others nodded in agreement, & headed to Florish & Blott's (sp?).
When they got in there, Ron & Ginny headed to the second-hand book shelf as Hermione & Harry headed to another book shelf. They needed to get a new 'Standard Book of Spells (Grade 5)', a book for Transfiguration, another book for Herbology, a new Potions book, another Care of Magical Creatures book, a new Defense Against the Dark Arts book, & a few books for their separate classes. "Well, how about we get our separate books first, since I have to get my Arithmacy book, you can get your Divination book, & then we'll meet where we can get our Care of Magical Creature's book." With that, Hermione smiled sweetly & walked towards another book shelf. "She's becoming Hermione," Harry smiled to himself, & even though he didn't admit it, he thought, '& I think I like it.' Well, Hermione made it to the book shelf, & was looking for her book when someone tapped her on the shoulder. "Oh, are you done already Harry?" she asked, but as she turned around, she saw someone else she didn't want to meet: Draco Malfoy. Up close, he could see why people didn't like him. He had long white-blonde hair, pulled into a ponytail, & thankfully, not with a ribbon, & deep gray eyes. "Hello Hermione," he said huskily, "How are you?" Hermione gave him an evil glare, & said, "Since when do you call me Hermione?" He came up closer to her & said, "Starting now, since I've gazed onto your...great figure." He looked her up & down, & she didn't like it at all. "Get away ferret boy." "How about if I don't want to?" he whispered seductively, coming closer to her. She stuttered, but calmly said, "Go to your pudgy girlfriend, Malfoy, & leave me the bloody hell alone." "Why you-." "Get away from her Malfoy," Harry said dangerously, pulling him off of her. Hermione mouthed 'Thank you' as she grabbed the book she needed & came to stand next to Harry. "What did I do Potter? It seems like the Mudblood here can't keep her eyes off of me." "What did you call me?" Hermione hissed murderously, glaring at Malfoy even more. "Bug off Malfoy," Harry hissed, & lead Hermione to the Care of Magical Creatures' book shelf. "Thank you Harry, I started feeling uncomfortable," Hermione said thankfully, & hugged him tight. Trying to ignore the chills he got, he hugged her back & said, "No problem. Do you think I was going to let Malfoy hit on you like that? Now I can see why people don't like him." That made Hermione laugh, & they both let go...reluncently, & got the rest of the books they needed & paid for them.
After getting their books, they got their potions' supplies, quills, parchment, & other such necessities that they needed for school, saving their dress robes for last. On their way to Madame Malkin's, they went by a candy store, where Ginny just had to buy candy. Before they could stop her, she ran in, got some candy, & ran out. "Jeez Gin, you need your candy, don't you?" Hermione remarked, smiling a bit. Ginny smiled & piped up, "Yup!" They laughed as they headed into the shop. "I need to get new regular robes; they got too small over the summer. How about you guys?" Hermione stated, looking around the shop, then at her best friends. "Me too," Ginny & Ron said at the same time. "Well, we could expect you to need robes, Ron." "Shut up." They laughed, then Ginny & Hermione went to look for dress robes first, Ron went to get fitted, & Harry decided to look at some dress robes. He looked around, & thought of asking Hermione what would look good for him when he slapped himself. 'Here I go again, thinking about Hermione, & Tara. Well, they are the same person. But I should stop thinking about her! Ugh, what's happening to me?' By the time he finished those thoughts, he made his way to where Hermione & Ginny were at. "Hey guys," he said, feeling a bit nervous. 'Since when did I get nervous around Tara?' "Hey Harry, what's up?" Hermione said, smiling at him. "Um...I need help picking out a dress robe. Can you help me?" "Sure! Ginny & I are pretty much done anyway. I'll meet you & Ron outside, okay Gin?" Ginny smiled & waved to them as she made her way to the back to get fitted for new robes. Making their way to the guys' dress robes, Hermione asked, "What kind of color do you want?" "Doesn't matter." She chuckled slightly, & muttered, "Guys." "What was that?" Keith smiled widely at her as she said, "Nothing..." "Didn't sound like nothing. I won't do anything about it now, but I will later." During that, Hermione sorted through dress robes & finally exclaimed, "This is it!" People started looking at her weird while she whispered, "Sorry." She was now holding up finely designed dress robes that were a dark forest green, almost black, with gold threading. "Wow Hermione, this is great." He hugged her, & she hugged him back. Soon letting go, she said, "Well, I've got to go get fitted. You can pay for your robe." She walked away, looking a bit flushed. Soon, he paid for his robes & waited for her outside the fitting room.
Later on, she was finally finished & was walking out when she saw Harry standing next to the door. "Hey, I thought you were out there with Ron & Ginny." "I...um...decided to wait for...you," he replied, looking...red? Hermione shrugged it off, & said, "Come on; let's go find them." After paying for her robes, she & Harry walked outside & saw their two friends gazing at a broomstick-in-display. It was a new line-up of brooms; Midnight Streak. It was a beautiful black broomstick with bright silver lettering. Oh how she would love to have that broom. She could see herself flying on it now....... "Earth to Hermione, are you there Hermione?" Ron yelled into her ear, causing her to jump back. "Jeez Ron! You don't have to be that loud! But I wished I had that broomstick, & you know what? I think I can afford it!" The others gasped at her as she said, "Well, my mum & dad gave me some extra money so I could buy a present I wanted for their present to me, & I found it. I guess the owl I wanted can wait." As she was in the shop, Ron mimicked, "I think I can afford it! Blimey, can't the girl give it a break?" "Watch it Ron, it's a birthday present! Plus, she really wants to fly," Harry snapped at him, surprised he even did that. Ron gave him an unbelieving look as Hermione walked out of the shop with a long-wrapped purchase under her arm. "Come on, let's explore a bit." With that, they ran into other shops, looked around, got ice cream, then met back up with Fred, George, & Mrs. Weasly to go back to the Burrow. During that whole time, Harry thought of a great gift to get her for her birthday.