Chapter Nine
True Feelings
Hermione woke up bright and early with enthusiasm. She went into the nice, hot shower and cleaned herself from head to toe. She wanted to look, feel, and of course, smell great when she would meet Victor. She had her good set of clothing laid out for their "date" and she had her book on Siberia out on the desk. She wanted to read about Siberia because she thought it was a very interesting place. She also wanted to be able to keep conversation with Victor.
After Hermione dried off and brushed her bushy hair, she went to have some breakfast, as usual. After her breakfast, she decided to take a small break and write to her parents telling them that she was okay. She went back to her room and reached into her pocket to get the key. As her hand went into her pocket, she didn't feel the heavy, brass key. She checked her other pocket, not there. Uh-oh, she thought. She checked her jeans pocket, and re-checked her jacket pocket, she even checked her shoes. She was locked out. She went to the Inn Keeper and told them that her key was missing.
"You lost your key?" Said the grump, old Inn Keeper.
"Um, no. I don't think so. I'm hoping I left it in my room. "Do you have a spare key by any chance?"
"Of course, what type of Inn Keeper would I be if I didn't?" He snapped back.
The two of them headed up to her room and he unlocked her door. Then he grumpily stomped away before she could say thank you. She entered the room and as she thought, the brass key was on her desk, next to her book on Siberia and her parchment and quills. She shut the door and went to the desk. She sat down and started writing to her parents.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm okay and doing well. I met an old friend yesterday and we made plans to meet today. Siberia is very interesting. I hope to go see actual museums instead of seeing the shops. I'll be sure to bring both of you something!
With Love,
Hermione
She went to send another owl with her letter. She watched the gray owl fly off and she then realized, she had nothing to do until 3 o'clock and it was only 12:30! She went to the main lobby and saw brochures. She took three to look at, maybe she would find something to do. The first brochure was about Broom-Making. On the front of the brochure, there was a picture of a Firebolt flying in midair. Harry and Ron would like to see that. She thought. She went onto the next brochure. "Take a Magical Tour Through Siberia" read the brochure. Hermione read on, "Join us on a Magical Tour Through the icy lands of Siberia. On this Tour you are bound to see landmarks, and enjoy a warm ride in a train drinking some hot, warm Bubbly Cauldrons, free! Any questions will be answered by your tour guide, and after the ride, please be free to visit the Gift Shop!" Hmm, Hermione thought, sounds good. She turned the Brochure page to find prices, times, and dates. "Dates and Times- For Thursday, 9:00AM-10:30AM, 11:00AM-12:30PM, 1:00PM-2:30PM, 3:00PM-4:30PM. Prices- 5 Sickles and Free Bubbly Cauldrons!" Hermione decided to go to the Magical Tour at 1:00 to 2:30.
Hermione went on the tour and came back at 2:40PM. Almost time for our date, she thought. Hermione went back to her room at the inn and freshened up. She then walked to the Smoggens and sat at a table and waited. Krum appeared at 3:15. Hermione wasn't surprised he was later because he warned her beforehand.
"Hello Hermione. Sorry I was late. I lost track of time while I was running errands."
"It's okay."
"So, wow, you're actually here."
"Yeah. I found it hard to believe too. So, what have you been doing with you life?"
"Well, I continue to play Quidditch and I've been studying about places because I want to travel. I already did some traveling, especially to the United States."
"Is that why you lost your accent?"
"Yeah," Victor chuckled, "my team mates weren't that happy that I lost my accent. So, what have you been up too?"
"Well, this year I was going to complete my seventh year of Hogwarts, but, there was a contagious disease roaming around and they had to evacuate the school. So, I decided to come and find you. I'm glad I did because I love this place."
"That's good."
"And I want you to know something. I need to tell, otherwise I wouldn't be true to myself."
"Okay, what is it?"
"For the past two years I've been thinking about you. I've been thinking about you a lot. I would sit and think is he thinking about me too? Does he think about how our life would be if we still saw each other? Or is it just me?"
"Hermione, I've thought the same, but-"
Hermione inturupted him, "Oh that is so good to hear! I thought I would have sounded like a moron, but now I know how you feel too!"
"Er- how do I feel?"
"Don't be silly, I know you still love me too!"
Hermione leapt up and hugged the startled Krum.
"I'm sorry, but I have to leave now, I got something to do."
She leaned over and gave Krum a little kiss on the cheek and darted out the room.
"I just wanted to say, I found some else." Krum said to himself.
Okay, now I have to write the 10th chapter, Thanks for reviewing!