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A week later. Hermione has gone on 2 more dates, both with muggles, bringing her total up to 6. Draco has started answering his ads but has not called 'Regina' yet because he's not to sure about it yet. His mother is going to be visiting in about 3 weeks.

At Ginny's house.

"So Hermione," started Ginny, " you only have 4 more dates left. Have you found even anybody remotely interesting?"

"No. Not really. My best date was with Neville but I don't want to go out with him."

"Why not? If you had fun with him than go for it."

"I don't know. I can't explain it. But he doesn't have whatever it is I'm looking for."

"Oh. Well I guess we're just going to have to find someone for you in the next 4 dates. Speaking of which you have a date with another muggle today, don't forget."

"Yeah, yeah. I know. Dates with muggles are boring though after you have lived in the wizarding world. You never really realize how limited they are."

"Yeah. I guess it would be boring. But I don't have to worry about that right now because Micheal asked me to go out with him today and i said yes so I have a boyfriend now. So I get to concentrate full time on helping you get one and you can move out of my house."

"I'll leave if I'm a bother to you Ginny. You can just have the calls forwarded."

"I was kidding Hermione. Now let's go get you ready for your date."

"Ok."

Ginny picked out Hermione's outfit which ended up being a maroon peasent top with gold laced into it and a pair of dark blue jeans that are tight at the top and flare out at the bottom with a pair of white tennis shoes.

"Wow Hermione. You look good."

"Are you sure this isn't too casual enough? You won't tell me where we're going but I don't want to be over dressed or under dressed."

"Don't worry. Your fine. You'll love the place you guys are going to."

"Ok Ginny. But if this turns out horrible I'll kill you."

"It won't."

The doorbell rings and Hermione answers it.

"Hi." says Hermione.

"Hello. You must be Regina. Nice to meet you. My name is Daniel. Are you finished getting ready? I can wait if you want. Just let me know when you're ready to go."

"We can go now if you would like."

"Ok. Let's then."

They both say bye to Ginny and head out the door to Daniel's car.

"So where are we going?" asked Hermione.

"It's a surprise, but I think you'll like it."

"Ok."

They drive to a field with a little cottage in the middle. The field is full of snow and has a small picnic in the middle of it.

"Here we are announed Daniel. Your friend told me you liked chinese food so I made some and set it up. I hope you like it. I thought that a picnic in winter would be fun."

"Omg. This is absolutly beautiful !" exclaimed Hermione.

"Shall we eat?" asked Daniel.

Hermione just nodded her head and they both sat down to eat. Daniel started talking to break the silence.

"It's beautiful here. I live in that house over there. There's a swimming pond behind the house and I grow a vegetable and flower garden. It takes a while to get to civilization but I think it's worth it. Don't you?"

"Yeah. It's gorgeous out here."

They both finish eating while having small chit-chat inbetween. When they are done they pick up everything and deposit it in Daniel's house.

"Well Regina, how would you like to go ice skating?"

"I wish I could but I didn't bring any skates."

"That's ok. I told your friend Ginny and she put your skates into my car."

"Oh. Ok. Hang on."

Hermione goes to Daniel's car and finds that Ginny had put her skates into a duffel bag and put it in the car. She also finds another sweater. She goes back into Daniel's house to find him ready to go.

"Just hang on a second, " said Hermione, "I'll have my skates on in a second."

Daniel just nodded. When Hermione had her skates on they went to the swimming pond behind the house, that had frozen over, and started skating. They skated for about an hour and then went back into Daniel's house.

"That was so much fun !" exclaimed Hermione.

"Yeah. It was. But it was much funner since I had someone to skate with."

After he said these words he leaned over and kissed Hermione on the forehead. Come on. I'll take you home now. Hermione just nodded and packed up her stuff. On the ride home they were both silent. Daniel parked in front of her house.

"Thanks Daniel. That was so much fun."

"No problem Regina. I'll proably give you a call later on."

"Ok. Talk to you later."

Hermione stepped out of the car and walked into the house. Since it had been a long afteroon she plopped down onto the couch and fell asleep.