A/N: I love love love love love love you guys!!! Thanks a bunch to everyone who reviewed. Amazingly, even though I haven't been updating for MONTHS, reviews are still turning up in my inbox...no words can describe my gratitude... Due to the large number of reviewers (*giggle giggle*) the answers will be at the end this time. And, no I haven't forgotten, here are the lollies I promised you last time: O O
...the only catch is they don't really look like lollies...and you'll have to imagine the taste. :b (I mean, it IS the digital age, after all)
Hehehe...well, here it is. Enjoy! (I mean the chapter.)
Disclaimer: is it really worth it to throw in the money, time, patience and all that crap you need for lawsuits while all you can get will be barely enough to buy your lawyers a glass of orange juice? Think about it. I know you will.
Chapter Four: I HATE Shoe Shopping
*~*~*Hermione*~*~*
Remind me to never get into Malfoy's car again. Clearly he has no idea how the whole road and traffic system is supposed to work, and he had about as much respect to traffic lights as he would to a monkey on a pogo stick. It was a chaotic journey, with much honking, shouting and rude signs upsetting senior pedestrians. By the time he came to a skidding halt in front of a store I was clutching to my specs for dear life; my hair was in my mouth and I had more than one bruise from being thrown against the door on several occasions.
I got out of the car with some difficulty then wobbled into the store unceremoniously just in time to see Malfoy kiss the sales assistant. Passionately.
Oh puh-leeease.
*~*~*Draco*~*~*
I haven't seen Desiree for months. It was the typical desperate-washed-up-formal-catalogue-model-trying-to-get-hitched scenario. She was eager to please and I had nothing better to do. In the end, I never called her again, which is why I'm tolerating her utterly undignifying behaviour. Actually it's no big loss to me: Desiree was tall, slim and curvy in all the right places; the kind of girl you would see at beauty pageants and auditions for soap operas. To top it off she had a very hippy attitude about love and, well, making it.
I had to literally peel Desiree away from me as I heard Granger clear her throat pointedly. Something in her eyes made me decide against introducing them to each other. After all, it's my right to keep my work and personal life separate, isn't it?
"Malfoy," Granger spat icily, "I would appreciated it if you could keep your work and personal life separate. This is not the kind of attitude-"
I didn't give her the chance to finish. "Something sharp for this lady, please. I would say a..." I shot a sly grin at Granger "size 14?"
I silently applauded myself as I sensed Granger turning red. I am seriously beginning to enjoy this.
*~*~* Hermione*~*~*
I slumped facedown on the couch heavily, the pile of shopping bags cutting off the blood circulation in my legs. To say my day was hellish was a modest understatement. After trying on about 40 different suits that all looked basically the same, Malfoy dragged me to the hair dresser, the beauty salon, the manicurist, the shoe store, the formal ware outfitter, the manicurist again because the nail polish didn't match the dress he said would make me look more amicable; then it was off to the jeweller, his personal trainer, the dietician, the dentist...needless to say, I was ready to murder him by the time I lugged all the shopping home.
I have made the decision (I wonder why it was so surprisingly easy): I will fire Draco Malfoy the first thing next morning. Now all I need is a nice little good-bye speech that will avenge all the humiliation and embarrassment he had subjected me to in a mere 12 hours. Honestly, that man is such a motherf*cking asshole. Yes, you read it right. I think words I'd never say.
Having got that off my chest, I immediately began to feel peckish and proceeded to rummage through the fridge for my triple-choc ice cream. But oh no, can't eat. Teeth bleach still drying.
Fine. It's not like I'm starving to death.
I took one last longing look at the ice cream before putting it back into the freezer. What to do now? With no munchies I don't feel like writing or reading, and I still feel hyperactive with all the fury towards Malfoy. Maybe a long hot bath will calm me down.
I studied myself in the mirror as the water was running. Short, plump, no make-up on my blotchy face, hair looking like Hagrid's, the occasional zit still haunting me years after puberty, shoulders that could be substitute ham...
Maybe, just maybe, I should reconsider firing Malfoy-no Hermione snap out of it!! Remember, he was the one who made you feel bad about yourself in the first place! How can you remain confident with this negative influence lurking around? But then again, he is trying to help me to be more physically striking-not that there's anything wrong with the way I am now...
I sighed. What am I going to do? I could either give up my pride and accept Malfoy's "help", or ignore his advice and stay the way I am. What am I to do?
A/N:
The Brainless Wonder-I am glad you enjoyed it. And the best way to get me to update often is by giving me lots of reviews...*wink wink* Thanks for reading!
Dreaming One-lol, no I don't think they will be gay...yet. I mean, initially the plot does not involve anything, um, queer, but I might change my mind, being the stereotypical Gemini that I am :b And thanks for reviewing!
Angel+Devil=me-that was an excellent question, and I have to say that I haven't thought about the issue dear ol' Draco has with muggles...but remember that he's always been a major show off, and with a flashy car he can do that to muggles and wizards alike instead of being mistaken as the janitor with a broomstick. And don't worry; Harry will definitely be in this story...somewhere. Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Ophelia-I'm so happy you liked it. Thanks for reading!
In Silent Lucidity-awww...*hugs* of course I'd want to! Hehe and being a shopping addict myself, I know you can never underestimate the way shopping triggers happiness and brings people together...lol anyway thanks for reading and reviewing!
Pauline-I am really really really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reviewing!
Trillium-Ah! Finally someone who understands the pain...put it there, sister... And thanks for reviewing!
Vanyaria Darkshadow-lol yeah you never know what might happen in the fitting rooms...(uh I'm giving away too much information). Anyways, thanks for reading!
avapouri-I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reviewing!
embattledcurve-I'm really happy you like it. Thanks for reviewing!
MissBimboBarbie-I promise to update as often as possible...although with school n all it's rather difficult. Thanks for reviewing!
Demensha-lol they just don't go together do they? And thanks for reviewing!
Cdachen-*gasp* grammar mistakes? I knew I shoulda read it again before uploading...so um, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me where they are, and I promise I would try my best to avoid future errors. Thanks for pointing that out!
Grasshopper-hmmm well maybe they will, maybe they won't; maybe they will at first but not in the end. Only time can tell...*does Trelawney's thousand mile stare* and before we drift off, thanks for reviewing!
avri-thanx for reviewing
storyteller-woman? Apartment? Oh but that's her flatmate. And it's not necessarily a woman you know...*gasp* wow that makes me feel so special *faints* I mean, that's probably the nicest thing people had said about my story so far...*blushes* Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Kekelina-I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
*p*R*i*N*c*E*s*S*---aww...*feels very flattered* Thanks for reading!
Christa-I am so glad my story's good for a few laughs. : ) Thanks for reviewing!
Littlemap-jelly? *am completely lost* lol if you're talking about candy I've never seen the ones with jellies in them. Sounds fascinating though...I could really use some of that right now...*rushes to the fridge* Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Finding Beauty-yeah I guess Draco is a bit of a pretty boy *gets all giggly* I am so happy that you love it! Thanks for reviewing!
Angelgirl1-*hugs* I would like to make it a bit longer too but school had started already and before I know it all of my time will be devoted to coordinate geometry and so on...(is there even a practical use for coordinate geometry??!!) Anyway thanks for reviewing!
some1-I am really glad you liked it. Thanks for reading & reviewing!
Green Sea Turtle-hehehe, goog idea! Keep 'em pointers coming! They will be greatly appreciated and thanks for reviewing!
fReDAnD GEoRGeWeASleY ArE gODs-oh so is that what it is...I though it was a confectionary of sorts...lol thanks for reviewing!
Sailor Moon Rose-ummmm, of course...the only problem is that I don't plan to get married for about another 10 years...me being only 17 n all...so if you could wait that long then yeah lol. And thanks for reviewing!
ilo's-lil-baby-lol thanks for reviewing!
Cedric Diggory-wow, I feel so loved...I promise I will update as soon as is possible. Sigh. But I do wish I could be like Diz with her management skills and writing speed...newayz thanks for reading!
Elven ice angel-well here you go :D I know it's a short chapter but there's more coming! I promise! Please be patient and bear with me! Btw thanx for dropping by and reviewing!
LadyOfSlytherin-I am definitely continuing it...just at a slower pace. Haha I think it's hilarious too...because I am the AUTHOR!! Mwahahaaaa...*coughs embarrassedly* OK THAT was never MEANT to be funny...thanks for reviewing!
Armmonde-mate, you've got it. (both the story and the lollies) And thanks for reading!
Reika-*tearily* it just makes me so happy...to know that my story is appreciated...*blows nose* lol please don't be alarmed. I just had a slight malfunction of the brain. But it is absolutely true that nothing, I repeat nothing, makes me feel more loved than reviews, be them long or short, encouragements or flames, witty or wacky. Just bring 'em on, baby!!
Now go and click that lil button down there! Just do it! I know I'm ripping off nike but the hell with it...JUST DO IT!!!
...the only catch is they don't really look like lollies...and you'll have to imagine the taste. :b (I mean, it IS the digital age, after all)
Hehehe...well, here it is. Enjoy! (I mean the chapter.)
Disclaimer: is it really worth it to throw in the money, time, patience and all that crap you need for lawsuits while all you can get will be barely enough to buy your lawyers a glass of orange juice? Think about it. I know you will.
Chapter Four: I HATE Shoe Shopping
*~*~*Hermione*~*~*
Remind me to never get into Malfoy's car again. Clearly he has no idea how the whole road and traffic system is supposed to work, and he had about as much respect to traffic lights as he would to a monkey on a pogo stick. It was a chaotic journey, with much honking, shouting and rude signs upsetting senior pedestrians. By the time he came to a skidding halt in front of a store I was clutching to my specs for dear life; my hair was in my mouth and I had more than one bruise from being thrown against the door on several occasions.
I got out of the car with some difficulty then wobbled into the store unceremoniously just in time to see Malfoy kiss the sales assistant. Passionately.
Oh puh-leeease.
*~*~*Draco*~*~*
I haven't seen Desiree for months. It was the typical desperate-washed-up-formal-catalogue-model-trying-to-get-hitched scenario. She was eager to please and I had nothing better to do. In the end, I never called her again, which is why I'm tolerating her utterly undignifying behaviour. Actually it's no big loss to me: Desiree was tall, slim and curvy in all the right places; the kind of girl you would see at beauty pageants and auditions for soap operas. To top it off she had a very hippy attitude about love and, well, making it.
I had to literally peel Desiree away from me as I heard Granger clear her throat pointedly. Something in her eyes made me decide against introducing them to each other. After all, it's my right to keep my work and personal life separate, isn't it?
"Malfoy," Granger spat icily, "I would appreciated it if you could keep your work and personal life separate. This is not the kind of attitude-"
I didn't give her the chance to finish. "Something sharp for this lady, please. I would say a..." I shot a sly grin at Granger "size 14?"
I silently applauded myself as I sensed Granger turning red. I am seriously beginning to enjoy this.
*~*~* Hermione*~*~*
I slumped facedown on the couch heavily, the pile of shopping bags cutting off the blood circulation in my legs. To say my day was hellish was a modest understatement. After trying on about 40 different suits that all looked basically the same, Malfoy dragged me to the hair dresser, the beauty salon, the manicurist, the shoe store, the formal ware outfitter, the manicurist again because the nail polish didn't match the dress he said would make me look more amicable; then it was off to the jeweller, his personal trainer, the dietician, the dentist...needless to say, I was ready to murder him by the time I lugged all the shopping home.
I have made the decision (I wonder why it was so surprisingly easy): I will fire Draco Malfoy the first thing next morning. Now all I need is a nice little good-bye speech that will avenge all the humiliation and embarrassment he had subjected me to in a mere 12 hours. Honestly, that man is such a motherf*cking asshole. Yes, you read it right. I think words I'd never say.
Having got that off my chest, I immediately began to feel peckish and proceeded to rummage through the fridge for my triple-choc ice cream. But oh no, can't eat. Teeth bleach still drying.
Fine. It's not like I'm starving to death.
I took one last longing look at the ice cream before putting it back into the freezer. What to do now? With no munchies I don't feel like writing or reading, and I still feel hyperactive with all the fury towards Malfoy. Maybe a long hot bath will calm me down.
I studied myself in the mirror as the water was running. Short, plump, no make-up on my blotchy face, hair looking like Hagrid's, the occasional zit still haunting me years after puberty, shoulders that could be substitute ham...
Maybe, just maybe, I should reconsider firing Malfoy-no Hermione snap out of it!! Remember, he was the one who made you feel bad about yourself in the first place! How can you remain confident with this negative influence lurking around? But then again, he is trying to help me to be more physically striking-not that there's anything wrong with the way I am now...
I sighed. What am I going to do? I could either give up my pride and accept Malfoy's "help", or ignore his advice and stay the way I am. What am I to do?
A/N:
The Brainless Wonder-I am glad you enjoyed it. And the best way to get me to update often is by giving me lots of reviews...*wink wink* Thanks for reading!
Dreaming One-lol, no I don't think they will be gay...yet. I mean, initially the plot does not involve anything, um, queer, but I might change my mind, being the stereotypical Gemini that I am :b And thanks for reviewing!
Angel+Devil=me-that was an excellent question, and I have to say that I haven't thought about the issue dear ol' Draco has with muggles...but remember that he's always been a major show off, and with a flashy car he can do that to muggles and wizards alike instead of being mistaken as the janitor with a broomstick. And don't worry; Harry will definitely be in this story...somewhere. Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Ophelia-I'm so happy you liked it. Thanks for reading!
In Silent Lucidity-awww...*hugs* of course I'd want to! Hehe and being a shopping addict myself, I know you can never underestimate the way shopping triggers happiness and brings people together...lol anyway thanks for reading and reviewing!
Pauline-I am really really really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reviewing!
Trillium-Ah! Finally someone who understands the pain...put it there, sister... And thanks for reviewing!
Vanyaria Darkshadow-lol yeah you never know what might happen in the fitting rooms...(uh I'm giving away too much information). Anyways, thanks for reading!
avapouri-I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reviewing!
embattledcurve-I'm really happy you like it. Thanks for reviewing!
MissBimboBarbie-I promise to update as often as possible...although with school n all it's rather difficult. Thanks for reviewing!
Demensha-lol they just don't go together do they? And thanks for reviewing!
Cdachen-*gasp* grammar mistakes? I knew I shoulda read it again before uploading...so um, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me where they are, and I promise I would try my best to avoid future errors. Thanks for pointing that out!
Grasshopper-hmmm well maybe they will, maybe they won't; maybe they will at first but not in the end. Only time can tell...*does Trelawney's thousand mile stare* and before we drift off, thanks for reviewing!
avri-thanx for reviewing
storyteller-woman? Apartment? Oh but that's her flatmate. And it's not necessarily a woman you know...*gasp* wow that makes me feel so special *faints* I mean, that's probably the nicest thing people had said about my story so far...*blushes* Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Kekelina-I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
*p*R*i*N*c*E*s*S*---aww...*feels very flattered* Thanks for reading!
Christa-I am so glad my story's good for a few laughs. : ) Thanks for reviewing!
Littlemap-jelly? *am completely lost* lol if you're talking about candy I've never seen the ones with jellies in them. Sounds fascinating though...I could really use some of that right now...*rushes to the fridge* Anyway thanks for reviewing!
Finding Beauty-yeah I guess Draco is a bit of a pretty boy *gets all giggly* I am so happy that you love it! Thanks for reviewing!
Angelgirl1-*hugs* I would like to make it a bit longer too but school had started already and before I know it all of my time will be devoted to coordinate geometry and so on...(is there even a practical use for coordinate geometry??!!) Anyway thanks for reviewing!
some1-I am really glad you liked it. Thanks for reading & reviewing!
Green Sea Turtle-hehehe, goog idea! Keep 'em pointers coming! They will be greatly appreciated and thanks for reviewing!
fReDAnD GEoRGeWeASleY ArE gODs-oh so is that what it is...I though it was a confectionary of sorts...lol thanks for reviewing!
Sailor Moon Rose-ummmm, of course...the only problem is that I don't plan to get married for about another 10 years...me being only 17 n all...so if you could wait that long then yeah lol. And thanks for reviewing!
ilo's-lil-baby-lol thanks for reviewing!
Cedric Diggory-wow, I feel so loved...I promise I will update as soon as is possible. Sigh. But I do wish I could be like Diz with her management skills and writing speed...newayz thanks for reading!
Elven ice angel-well here you go :D I know it's a short chapter but there's more coming! I promise! Please be patient and bear with me! Btw thanx for dropping by and reviewing!
LadyOfSlytherin-I am definitely continuing it...just at a slower pace. Haha I think it's hilarious too...because I am the AUTHOR!! Mwahahaaaa...*coughs embarrassedly* OK THAT was never MEANT to be funny...thanks for reviewing!
Armmonde-mate, you've got it. (both the story and the lollies) And thanks for reading!
Reika-*tearily* it just makes me so happy...to know that my story is appreciated...*blows nose* lol please don't be alarmed. I just had a slight malfunction of the brain. But it is absolutely true that nothing, I repeat nothing, makes me feel more loved than reviews, be them long or short, encouragements or flames, witty or wacky. Just bring 'em on, baby!!
Now go and click that lil button down there! Just do it! I know I'm ripping off nike but the hell with it...JUST DO IT!!!
