Chapter Six

The Wild Chase

          Hermione got off the train and said goodbye to Madam Lakelair.  She took out her map and looked at where she had to go now.  She had to walk straight until Chilly Drive and make a left turn on Artic Circle and then walk past Frosty Inn.  She continued walking straight until she saw an area of big homes.  Now she would have to knock on Victor's door and finally see him again.  She kept on walking because his house was near the end of the area of homes.  She found his house; it was a beige color.  She knocked on the door.

          "Hello?" She said in a timid voice.

          No answer.

          "Hello?" She said a little stronger this time.

          Still no answer.  She knocked harder on the door.  She heard footsteps.  She was finally going to see Victor Krum.  The door opened and there stood an old lady.

          "Yes?" Said the old lady as she peered over her glasses.

          "Hi, I'm Hermione.  Can I see Victor Krum please?"

          "Victor went to Smoggens, a little bar in Siberia.  He should be there."

          "Ok.  Thank you."

          Hermione left the Krum house and started walking to Smoggens.  Although she didn't know where it was, she knew it had to be in a town for wizards and witches.  She found the town and walked around. 

          "Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Smoggens?" Asked Hermione to a young wizard.

          "Yes I do, in a matter of fact.  Go straight until you see the statue of a plump witch with a cat on her shoulder and make a left at that.  Keep walking and you'll find Smoggens.  Good day miss."

          "Thank you."

          Hermione followed the wizard's instructions.  She kept walking until she saw the plump witch with the cat on her shoulder and then she made a left.  Hermione saw stores upon stores filled with magical objects.  She finally found the bar, Smoggens.  She entered and it was quite crowded.  She took a seat and a young witch came and took her ordered.  She ordered a Bubbly Cauldron.  She sipped at the warm filling drink.  Her eyes darted around the room, searching for Krum.  She continued to watch every single move a person made.  She finally spotted him.  He had just sat down from coming from the bathroom.  He reached into his pocket and put a Sickle on the table.  She knew what he was doing; he was leaving. 

          Hermione put her Sickle on her table grabbed her coat and messenger bag and ran after him. 

          "Victor!  Victor Krum!  Wait!"

          Victor turned around and saw her.

          "Victor," she said panting, "it's me, Hermione."

I know this is a short chapter, sorry about that!  I'd also like to thank krisleigh for reviewing!