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Chapter 1

She was sprawled peacefully across her bed as the first light of the day began to shine in on her. Well, not for long. Her dreams were abruptly interrupted by the undying clatter of something beating against the window above her bed.

"Oh, what is it?" Hermione Granger said very agitatedly into her pillow.

It was summer break, her last ever. She was about to start her final year at Hogwarts with her best friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. This would also mean leaving Ginny behind, with whom Hermione had grown closer to over the past couple years. Putting aside the fact of leaving Ginny behind, Hermione couldn't be any happier.

She had finally gotten out of that horrible relationship with Viktor Krum, he was always too jealous and controlling over her, he barely let her talk to Harry and Ron, it was ridiculous. She had also gotten a new look for herself. Her hair was perfectly straight and frizz-free, which made it much more manageable for her. She even decided it was all wear to wear a bit of make-up, so she usually only wore eyeliner, mascara, a bit of foundation, and lip gloss. Also, her wardrobe was definitely better.

But what made this year so much better was that the war had finally ended, and since it had ended only a couple of months ago, celebrations were still happening all over the wizarding world. It was a relief to everyone, especially the fact that there were only a minimum number of casualties on their side. Luckily Hermione hadn't known any of the deceased.

"Ugh, I'm trying to sleep; I suggest you leave little owl, unless it's a total emergency!" Hermione yelled, still into her pillow, but the noise would not stop.

"Fine! I'll get it!" Hermione slowly got out of bed, stretching. She looked to the window, and was surprised to see that it was Pig making all that racket.

I wonder what Ron has to say, she thought, unlatching the window. As soon as she did, though, Pig rushed through the window, dropped the letter on Hermione's bed, as well as a small bag of something, did a lap around her room while knocking a few things over, and left.

Hermione picked the letter up off her bed and opened it so she could read what it said.

Hermione,

How's your summer? Mine's great. Seeing as there's much to celebrate, I've asked my mum to have you and Harry over for the rest of the summer, and also to hang out before our last year together, and she agrees! Ask your parents and write back as soon as possible. If you can come, you can get over here by Floo Powder, Pig brought some with your letter, and don't worry, your house has been hooked up to the Floo Network. Hopefully I'll see you soon!

Ron

Hermione had a huge smile on her face; it would be great to spend the remainder of the summer with her best friends. She had to ask her parents as soon as they were back from work. Before she left her room she picked up the bag of Floo Powder off her bed and put it on her dresser.

She decided she would get ready in case her best muggle friend, Charlotte, called to do anything that day.

She took a quick shower and put on her make-up. She put her hair up into a messy bun letting the loose hairs frame her face. She put on her khaki mini-skirt, a long sleeved, pink and white striped, button-up shirt, with a white tank top underneath.

Char never called, but Hermione did find an e-mail from her, but it was dated from the day before.

Hermione,

Sorry this is such short notice, but my family and I are going to the states early tomorrow morning to visit some family, so I won't see you for the rest of the summer, but maybe Christmas break? I gotta go, I'll keep in touch.

Char

Hermione was saddened by this; she never got to say good-bye. Oh well, she would mail her as much as possible.

Her sadness didn't last for long though. She found herself almost instantly happy upon her parents arrival home. She had to ask them.

She approached her mother after dinner while she was reading in the living room.

"I got a letter from Ron today."

"That's nice sweetie."

Hermione took a deep breath and said this as fast as possible, "Well, he asked if I could come to his house for the rest of the summer, and Harry will be there, and obviously Ginny too. I really want to go. So can I?!? Please?"

"I don't see why not, but what does your father say?"

Hermione looked to the other side of the room where her father had lowered the newspaper from in front of his face to look at her.

"Absolutely not! How dare you ask to do something like that!"

Hermione was speechless, her heart was sinking. She gave her father the 'that is soooo not fair' look.

"I'm just kidding, honey. Of course you can go. You deserve to have some fun with your friends while you still can."

Hermione was so ecstatic, she kissed both her parents on the cheek, with a happy thanks to each of them, and skipped up to her room to pack and write a letter back to Ron.

This is going to be the best summer ever she thought!

---sorry this is so short and moving a bit slow, but I just had to get this started...please review. Thanks!