Chapter 2 - Ron's House

"Cay, did you see us?!" I burst out on the way home from the club, I couldn't help it! This was the best thing that could happen to me. I couldn't believe Harry actually liked me!

"Yea, Mione. I saw you. I think its great that you two really hit it off.but." Cay trailed off.
".but..." I coaxed her on. She was acting really weird. I thought she would be really happy for me.

"Well Hermione, don't take this the wrong way, but don't you think its weird that Harry suddenly starts to like you? Don't you think maybe it's only because of your looks?" Caylie asked.

I couldn't believe this was happening. "Maybe your right. But he seemed to like me a little before I changed too." I could see Caylie's point of course, but I didn't want to admit it. "Anyway, he invited us to come to Ron's! I really want to go!" I went off into one of my daydreams about Harry again.

When we got back to Cay's house it was about 4:00 am so we sleep for a few hours then we spent another busy 2 hours packing all Cay's stuff for school. Finally, it was on to my house. I was a little worried. My parents were always known for being over-protective. If they didn't let me go I would scream.

We pulled up to my house in my red convertible with Cay behind the wheel. My parents were out gardening. My dad turned around, saw my car and smiled. When he saw it was Caylie Burton in the driver's seat instead of their little Hermione, I thought he was going to have a heart attack. He strode up to the car with a murderous look on his face.

"Hermione.what is your friend here doing driving your car?" He demanded. I winced at the frown on Cay's face. My parents never quite fully approved of Caylie's wild American ways.

"Um, Daddy, how about we go inside and discuss this?" I tried tentatively. I knew he wasn't going to agree until my mother walked up and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Come on honey, lets hear what she has to say. And Hermione, why didn't you call last night? You had us all worried!"

We all hiked inside and I shot a nervous glance over at Caylie, who was glaring daggers into my dad's back. Meanwhile I was thinking how inconsiderate my parents were!

Once inside we all sat down on our couch and my Mum took the lead. "Now Hermione. I know there is something you want. You have that 'I-want- something look on your face." My mother knew me all to well.

"Well, yea.there is this one little thing I want. Well, not really a thing. More like I want to go somewhere." I was stuttering through my words, trying to think up something to say that would convince my parents to let me go.

Cay jumped in to help me. "Look, Hermione and I want to go spend the rest of summer vacation at a friend's house. It's ok isn't it?" Did I say help me? Maybe she was making things worse! Sometimes Cay was too straight forward. I'm not sure if my parents like that.

My mother was staring at Cay with her mouth open, not saying anything. My father however, was a different story. "Who is this friend of yours? Why are you so quick to get away from your family all of a sudden?" His face was contorted with anger. He was getting all worked up over some silly thing. He wasn't done though. Now he turned to Caylie. "And I believe my daughter knows how to talk for herself! Ever since she started hanging around you she's turned into some bad girl! I want you out of my house and out of Hermione's company for good!"

I jumped up then and yelled at my father, "Maybe I was sick of you and Mum treating me like a 4-year-old! I wanted some freedom! I will go to Ron's house and you can't stop me!" I turned to go out the door, but my father grabbed my arm to stop me.

"Hermione, I am sorry. I guess we do treat you a little unfairly sometimes. But it is only because your mother and I love you. And if you tell us who this Ron person is, then I guess it would be ok for you to go."

"You mean Ronald Weasley dear?" My mother asked with a knowing smile. I had told my mum back in 4th year that I liked Ron, which of course I don't anymore.

"Uh, yea, that's the one. Harry Potter, my other friend will also be there." I told them. Then they sent us upstairs to pack.

"Wow Hermione! I never expected your parents to be the kind to flip out like that!" Caylie said laughing. "Especially your dad!"

"Yea..sorry about the way he treated you. I would have came alone if I knew." When I said that Cay just shrugged. It took me much longer than it had taken Cay to pack since I was so worried about how I would look for Harry. It was finally time for us to go. Was I ever relieved to say good bye to my parents at the front door!

"So Hermione, ever see a laptop?" Caylie asked me when we got back into my car. This time I was driving, since my parents were watching us like hawks as we left the driveway.

"Oh, yea, except I've never worked one. Do you have one?" I was anxious to see if Cay did, I've heard those things are quite useful.

"Yup, I got one in my bag. If you pull over here I'll show you how to IM. You know, Harry has IM to. Maybe he'll be on."

I pulled over and Caylie signed on her laptop and got on her screen name which was Witch_Angel.

Seeker_boy- Hey Caylie. Is Miya with you? Witch_Angel - Watching every word we type. Seeker_boy - Mind if I talk to her? Witch_Angel - Actually, she is..um..busy. But anyway, we are coming so you'll see her in a couple hours. Seeker_boy- Ok. That's great that you guys can come. Ron is anxious to meet you. Witch_Angel - Haha. Tell him I'm also excited to see him. Well I have to go otherwise we won't be there for awhile. Cya Potter. Seeker_boy- Bye Cay and Mione.

"Thanks for saving me Cay! I would just die if I had to talk to Harry! What would I have said?" I laughed nervously as I pulled back onto the road.

"Any time, Miya. Aw, that's so cute he has a pet name for you!" Caylie was pushing my buttons on purpose.

"Oh, shut up Cay! It's not a pet name! Ron calls me it too, and so does Ginny, Ron's sister." I was blushing furiously at the thought of Harry calling me a pet name.

"Ok, whatever you say. Hey, you know some god muggle games we could play when we are there?" Cay asked me.

"Not really. Do you?"

"Yea, I know one called strip poker." She glanced at me to see what my reaction would be. "If that game is as bad as it sounds, then I don't want to play." I again blushed at that thought.

"Its really fun! And.you might even get to see Harry naked." She let out this giggle. "Then we also have Truth or Dare, which isn't bad at all." She smiled.

"I've heard of that one!" I was pleased that I actually heard of something that Cay though was fun. While Caylie launched off into one of her stories about a Truth or Dare game she played once I attempted to tune her out, and make the time pass faster. Then I saw something whoosh by my window. I jumped back on impulse.

"Cay! Something flew by my window!" I exclaimed to her.

She peeked out her window. "I do believe that we are here, and that was Harry playing quidditch with that cute red head." She looked interestedly at Ron.

I laughed at her. "That's Ron, Cay!" Then I glanced at the clock. It was already 7:30! We piled out. "Miya!" Ginny Weasley shrieked and ran at me, taking me in a big hug.

"Pet name." Caylie whispered which earned a kick from me.

"I love your hair, Ginny! I see you got highlights!" I exclaimed.

"Yup. Harry is sooo anxious to see you! And you must be Caylie." Ginny said in a warm voice turning to Caylie.

"That's me." She replied giving Ginny the once over. I could tell they were going to be good friends, since Ginny had a great sense of fashion and Cay would feel right at home. Ginny showed us up to her room where we would be staying.

"Knock! Knock!" said someone at the door. It opened up, and there was Harry.

A/N -Here's the second chapter..please please please review. ;)