Disclaimer: I would really love to own Harry Potter but sadly I don't.
Everything that happens between Hermione and Draco is just what I wish
would happen to me and my pathetic love life. *sigh*
Chapter 7 – Preparations
Hermione and Draco were working as hard as ever to arrange all of these vacations. It was hard work but they knew they would accomplish it. Since, the seventh years really had no classes, it gave Hermione and Draco more time to finish and to be with each other. While they got a bit distracted now and then, the seventh years' vacations were almost ready. It was less than a week until the seventh years would be leaving for their vacations. Hermione and Draco were so busy that they didn't even make reservations for their own vacations. Hermione was frantically running around trying to finish arranging these vacations. She was on the phone arranging Parvati and Dean's vacation. There was a knock at the door. Hermione yelled for whoever it was to come in and kept talking.
"Yes, Jane," Hermione said to the receptionist at the resort Parvati and Dean were staying in. "I need a one bedroom. Uh huh. Great thanks." She saw Ginny walk in through the portrait. "Jane? Yes, hold on one minute." She put her hand over the phone and said, "Ginny, I'll be right there."
Ginny nodded.
"Jane? Okay, yes, I would like to confirm the reservations. Okay, thanks again. Goodbye." Hermione finished and hung up the phone as Draco walked in. "Hey you." She said to him.
"Hey. Relax, Ms. Perfect." Draco replied.
She smiled at him and he walked back into his room. "Okay, Ginny. Where are you and Harry off to?"
"Um..we were thinking about somewhere near the lake." Ginny replied.
"Okay, sure. Hold on one second." Hermione said as she flipped through her maps to find something. "Ah ha! Here we go. Alright, the place is called Sutton Hall located in North Yorkshire, England. It has a heated indoor pool and there's a beach about 40 miles away. Is that suitable for you?"
"Wow, Hermione. Yes, that sounds great. Thanks again, Hermione. See you later." Ginny said as she walked out smiling.
"'Bye Ginny." Hermione called after her. She dialed the resort's number and arranged Harry and Ginny's vacation.
Draco poked his head out of his door and looked around the room. "Is she gone?" He asked.
"Yes, Draco." Hermione replied with a smile.
He walked up to her and kissed her gently, at first. Things started to heat up but there was another knock at the door. Hermione cursed and Draco let out a small laugh.
"Please come in." She said in her sweet/innocent/annoyed voice. Ron and Lavender walked in hand in hand. "Hello, you two. What can we do for you?"
"Hello Hermione. We would like to reserve our vacation." Ron said.
"Sure." Hermione replied.
"Where would you like to go?" Draco said in his fake, business voice. Hermione laughed silently but bit her lip to stop laughing. Neither Lavender or Ron noticed.
"We were thinking somewhere in the mountains." Lavender replied.
"Okay. Hold on." Hermione said as she flipped through the maps for what seemed the millionth time. "Alright, here it is. It's called Villars and it's located in Switzerland. It is a popular winter sports center. How does that sound?"
"Sounds great." Lavender said excitedly.
Ron nodded. "Thanks Hermione. You're the best." With that, Ron and Lavender walked out together, hand in hand.
Hermione called the resort and made reservations for Ron and Lavender. It took her no less than ten minutes.
"Hermione, you really are something." Draco said.
"Thank you. You know, you are too." She replied as she pulled him into a long kiss. "I could get use to this."
"So, Ms. Granger, where are we going on this vacation?"
"I was thinking we could go to the beach. What do you think?"
"Perfect."
Hermione flipped through her maps and came across the perfect resort. "Draco, it's called Vaugrenier and it's located in France. It has a swimming pool and the beach is a mile away."
"As long as you're there, I'll go. It sounds romantic." Draco replied.
"As long as I have you, I'll be happy." She said. Draco pulled her into a soft kiss.
"I have to call the resort. Hold on." Hermione said as she dialed the number to the resort where their vacation would take place. She double- checked everything and made sure everything was perfect for their vacation. She was so excited, she could hardly wait. The thought of just being with Draco for a week and a half was all she could ever hope for. She knew and hoped he felt the same way. Arranging these vacations took up most of their day and soon it was time for dinner. Since these vacations were to take place in three days, Hermione and Draco were asked to make a final announcement at dinner. Hermione went up to her room to freshen up and ten minutes later Draco called up to her, "Come on, Hermione. It's almost time for dinner. We wouldn't want to be late, would we?"
"Get over yourself, Malfoy." Hermione teased. "Let's go." And with that, they walked into the Great Hall and waited for the hall fill up so they could make their announcement. After about ten minutes, Dumbledore called for the school's attention. Since Hermione did most of the talking the last time, it was Draco's turn.
"As all of you know, the seventh year's vacations are taking place in three days. During these three days, you need to get packing and make sure you have everything for your vacations. The Professors hope that you have a great time on your vacation. Ms. Granger and I hope so, too." Draco said.
"Your reservations have been taken care of and as far as I know, you will be traveling by the floo network. We are so very fortunate that there are vacation spots which are indeed magical. Be ready. We leave in three days. Thank you." Hermione finished.
Draco and Hermione then went to their respective house tables. They sat among their friends and enjoyed their company. The time neared when they would be apart and off into the "real world". The war against Voldemort was also nearing. Everyone knew when the seventh years got back from their vacations, the school needed to be ready. Everyone was indeed prepared and all Houses supported Harry and hoped he would make it out alive. Harry wanted to live to see Ginny again. Ginny wanted the same. But for now, no one wanted to think of the war. They all applied for careers that interested them most. Hermione applied to become a healer or a writer for the Daily Prophet. Harry was thinking about being an Auror or teaching at Hogwarts. Ron applied to become an Auror as well or joining a Quidditch team. Draco wanted to work for the Ministry. Who knows, maybe he would be the next Minister of Magic. All the seventh years were excited to finally use their magic outside of school, legally. It made things so much easier. All seventh years were also due to take their Apparation tests. Being able to apparate places was another plus. But most of all, the seventh years wished to stay in touch with their friends. Their friendships have had time to grow throughout the course of seven years. It would be different for them when they were in the "real world"; they wouldn't see the same faces that they saw each day at Hogwarts. Many were excited to leave and many did not want to leave. They all would remember the memories and treasure them forever.
Hermione was finished eating early and she was quite full. She discreetly glanced over at the Slytherin table to find Draco. She found him sitting with his friends, talking animatedly. She smiled inwardly and headed up to her common room. While she was walking, she realized she really had no clothes for her vacation. Just then she an idea came to her. She would ask Dumbledore if all who were going on vacation could go to Hogsmeade and buy whatever else they needed. 'Perfect.' She thought as she started to walk in the direction of Dumbledore's office. When she arrived, she realized she didn't know the password. She cursed and Dumbledore came down from his office.
"Ah, Ms. Granger, I knew you would be coming." Dumbledore said.
"Yes, Professor, I was wondering if all who are going on vacation could take a trip to Hogsmeade tomorrow after breakfast. It occurred to me that I didn't have the proper clothes for my vacation." Hermione asked.
"Yes, that does seem like a good idea." He replied.
"Thank you, Professor. I'll make the announcement tomorrow morning." She said excitedly and she walked to the Gryffindor common room to find Ginny. She stepped through the portrait and looked around to find Ginny. She wasn't sitting in the common room. Parvati was sitting on the couch reading the gossip section of The Daily Prophet. Hermione smiled and thought 'Some things never change.'
"Hey Parvati, do you know where Ginny might be?" Hermione asked.
"Oh yeah, she's with Harry in his dormitory." Parvati answered without looking up from the newspaper.
"Thanks." Hermione said. She walked up the stairs to Harry's dormitory and opened the door. Harry and Ginny were kissing on his bed.
"Oh, sorry." Hermione said as she shut her eyes. Harry and Ginny just laughed.
"It's alright, Hermione, you can open your eyes." Ginny said.
"I'm so sorry. Ginny, I just wanted to tell you that I asked Dumbledore if we could have a trip to Hogsmeade. We're going to go shopping for our vacation." Hermione said excitedly.
Ginny squealed. "Great job, Hermione. It's just what I needed."
"Well, I should go. You two get back to whatever you were doing and I'm sorry I interrupted." Hermione said.
"I don't need to be told twice." Harry said as he kissed her.
"Goodnight." Hermione said as she closed the door and walked to her common room. Once she got there, she looked around the room and noticed that Draco wasn't there yet. 'He's probably with his friends.' Hermione thought. 'It's not like he's going to give up his social life for me.' She was so tried from all the running around she was doing and she lay down on the couch. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. About an hour later, Draco walked in and saw her sleeping on the couch. He smiled as he walked over to her and picked her up. She stirred but didn't wake up. He walked up to her room and laid her on the bed. He tucked her in and he saw her hair fall in front of her face. He brushed it away and kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight, Hermione." He said as he walked to his own room.
~*~
Hermione woke up a little early. She dreamt Draco had carried her up to her room. She thought that was so sweet. She realized she hadn't told Draco about the Hogsmeade trip today. She ran into his room to tell him. "Dra-." She started to say but fell silent as she saw him sleeping. She smiled as she touched his cheek and kissed him. He didn't kiss back at first but when he did, she knew he was awake.
"Good morning." Hermione said. "I just wanted to tell you that I scheduled a Hogsmeade trip today after breakfast. It's to shop for our vacations." Draco didn't say anything. "What, Draco? What is-" Hermione tried to ask but she was cut off when he kissed her.
"Good morning." Draco replied finally. "Great idea, by the way."
"I'm making the announcement at breakfast. Do you want to come?" She asked.
"No, you need to announce it because you're the one who scheduled it." He replied.
"Good point. See you later." She said as she walked out of his room and went to get ready for breakfast. Once she was ready, she headed to the Great Hall for breakfast. Once the hall filled, Dumbledore called for attention.
"As you know, our vacation starts in two days." Hermione began. "It occurred to me that I do not have the proper clothes for my vacation and because of that I need to go shopping. I have asked Dumbledore if all who are vacationing can go to Hogsmeade. Dumbledore has graciously agreed and we will leave after breakfast, so be ready."
All the girls were excited as Hermione walked to the Gryffindor table. Hermione glanced at Draco and Draco nodded. She sat down and smiled. Hermione spent the whole breakfast talking about what they were going to buy since they were going to a similar vacation spot. After she was done eating, she ran to her room to get ready. She went down to find Ginny and she saw Draco sitting on the couch.
"Hey." She greeted him as she kissed him.
"Hey." He replied.
"Well, I have to go meet Ginny. Have fun!" She said as she winked. She walked out to meet Ginny in front. They were all taking carriages to Hogsmeade.
"Ginny!" Hermione called to her and waved. Ginny waved back. She turned away from her, grabbed Harry's hand, and pulled him over to Hermione. "Hello Harry."
"Hi, Hermione." Harry replied and smiled at her.
"Hold on a second, Harry." Ginny said as he nodded. Ginny pulled Hermione away and said, "Hermione, I just wanted to say sorry if Harry and I spend the way there kissing. It's just we need to take advantage of the time, you know?"
"Sure, Ginny, I don't mind." She replied.
Ginny smiled and hugged her. "Thanks 'Mione. I knew you'd understand." Just then the horseless carriages appeared. Hermione realized she didn't want to see them kissing the whole time. With a flick of her wand, she changed the carriage so that there was a wall in the middle. She smiled when she stepped inside.
"Ginny, you and Harry can have the front seats." Hermione said as they stepped in and she closed the door.
"Thanks, Hermione." Harry said as she closed the door.
"You're welcome." Hermione said to herself as she slide into the backseats. 'I guess it's just me, myself, and I.' She thought. Just before she shut the door, Draco slid into the carriage and greeted her with a kiss.
"Draco, what are you doing here?" She asked in a whisper.
"Shh.." He replied and kissed her again. After about five minutes into the kissing, she decided it was best not to ask questions. "I saw that look on your face when you stepped into the carriage alone. I decided to keep you company."
"How sweet of you." Hermione replied as she reached for his hand and laid her head on his shoulder. They stayed that way until they arrived. "Oh my, God! Draco, what about Harry and Ginny? They don't know we're together!" Hermione said clearly, freaking out.
"Relax, Hermione. You'll get out and lead Potter and the Weasley girl away from the carriage so I can get out, okay?" Draco said.
"Okay." Hermione said as they came to a stop. She quickly walked out of the carriage and did as Draco said. She glanced back at the carriage and saw Draco walking out of it. "Well, Harry, Gin' and I have a lot of shopping to do."
"Have fun." Harry said as he reached out and gave Ginny's hand a squeeze.
"Aren't you the lucky one?" Hermione said to Ginny.
"Hang in there, 'Mione. He's out there." Ginny said but little did she know about Hermione and Draco. They kept walking to find stores to shop in and they came across some that were perfect.
"Wow." Hermione said as they stopped in front of a store called 'For All Your Vacationing Needs..'.
"It's perfect." Ginny agreed. She looked around and saw a beauty salon. She looked from the salon to Hermione.
"What is it, Gin'?" Hermione asked.
"'Mione, we're going to give you a make-over." Ginny squealed.
"No, Gin'." Hermione said as Ginny pleaded.
"Hermione, you've had that look for years, it's time we change it." Ginny said.
"Oh, alright." She said and she let Ginny drag her into various stores, try on a number of outfits, and buy a new wardrobe. She bought clothes she wouldn't normally like to wear. She was a baggy shirt/jeans kind of girl. Ginny was convinced she would find a guy now. After completely changing Hermione's wardrobe, they decided to go into the vacationing store. There they bought swimsuits, sunglasses, hats, beach towels, sunscreen and all kinds of different things. While trying on swimsuits, Ginny commented on how fit she was. It was the best fun ever. Shopping does make you hungry, so they went off to eat lunch and meet Harry, Ron, and Lavender. Hermione was wearing one of her new outfits and Lavender commented on how lovely she looked. 'Maybe Ginny was right. This new look is working to my advantage.' Hermione thought. After chatting and eating, Ginny took her to the last and final part of her make-over: the beauty salon. Hermione had never been to a magical beauty salon, so she was excited. The stylists could fix her hair as easy as a flick of their wand. Ginny wanted Hermione's hair to be straight, a little short, and layers that would frame her face. The stylist agreed and brought her wand out. She flicked her wrist and the next thing Hermione knew, she had different hair. Her jaw dropped.
"Wow, Hermione, you're gorgeous." Ginny said as she smiled.
"Here are some products to help keep your hair untangled and straight." The stylist said to Hermione. "You might even be able to think of straightening spells as well.
Hermione paid and thanked the stylist. "Wow, Ginny, thanks for convincing me to get this make-over."
"Sure, what are friends for." Ginny replied as they walked to meet the carriages because it was time to head back. As they were walking and trying to find Harry, Hermione's new look turned heads. Everyone was surprised and commented on how good she looked. Even the Slytherin girls were shocked. At last, they finally found Harry and when he saw Hermione, his jaw dropped. Lavender and Ron were behind him. They saw her and their jaws dropped as well.
"What do you think?" Hermione asked.
"You look great, Hermione." Ron replied as Harry and Lavender nodded. The carriages pulled up and Hermione set the wall up in hers, Ginny's, and Harry's carriage. Again at the last minute, Draco slid in.
"Wow." Draco said as shocked as everyone else was.
Hermione just kissed him lightly. "You like it?"
"I love it." Draco replied as he pulled her into another kiss.
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Chapter 7 – Preparations
Hermione and Draco were working as hard as ever to arrange all of these vacations. It was hard work but they knew they would accomplish it. Since, the seventh years really had no classes, it gave Hermione and Draco more time to finish and to be with each other. While they got a bit distracted now and then, the seventh years' vacations were almost ready. It was less than a week until the seventh years would be leaving for their vacations. Hermione and Draco were so busy that they didn't even make reservations for their own vacations. Hermione was frantically running around trying to finish arranging these vacations. She was on the phone arranging Parvati and Dean's vacation. There was a knock at the door. Hermione yelled for whoever it was to come in and kept talking.
"Yes, Jane," Hermione said to the receptionist at the resort Parvati and Dean were staying in. "I need a one bedroom. Uh huh. Great thanks." She saw Ginny walk in through the portrait. "Jane? Yes, hold on one minute." She put her hand over the phone and said, "Ginny, I'll be right there."
Ginny nodded.
"Jane? Okay, yes, I would like to confirm the reservations. Okay, thanks again. Goodbye." Hermione finished and hung up the phone as Draco walked in. "Hey you." She said to him.
"Hey. Relax, Ms. Perfect." Draco replied.
She smiled at him and he walked back into his room. "Okay, Ginny. Where are you and Harry off to?"
"Um..we were thinking about somewhere near the lake." Ginny replied.
"Okay, sure. Hold on one second." Hermione said as she flipped through her maps to find something. "Ah ha! Here we go. Alright, the place is called Sutton Hall located in North Yorkshire, England. It has a heated indoor pool and there's a beach about 40 miles away. Is that suitable for you?"
"Wow, Hermione. Yes, that sounds great. Thanks again, Hermione. See you later." Ginny said as she walked out smiling.
"'Bye Ginny." Hermione called after her. She dialed the resort's number and arranged Harry and Ginny's vacation.
Draco poked his head out of his door and looked around the room. "Is she gone?" He asked.
"Yes, Draco." Hermione replied with a smile.
He walked up to her and kissed her gently, at first. Things started to heat up but there was another knock at the door. Hermione cursed and Draco let out a small laugh.
"Please come in." She said in her sweet/innocent/annoyed voice. Ron and Lavender walked in hand in hand. "Hello, you two. What can we do for you?"
"Hello Hermione. We would like to reserve our vacation." Ron said.
"Sure." Hermione replied.
"Where would you like to go?" Draco said in his fake, business voice. Hermione laughed silently but bit her lip to stop laughing. Neither Lavender or Ron noticed.
"We were thinking somewhere in the mountains." Lavender replied.
"Okay. Hold on." Hermione said as she flipped through the maps for what seemed the millionth time. "Alright, here it is. It's called Villars and it's located in Switzerland. It is a popular winter sports center. How does that sound?"
"Sounds great." Lavender said excitedly.
Ron nodded. "Thanks Hermione. You're the best." With that, Ron and Lavender walked out together, hand in hand.
Hermione called the resort and made reservations for Ron and Lavender. It took her no less than ten minutes.
"Hermione, you really are something." Draco said.
"Thank you. You know, you are too." She replied as she pulled him into a long kiss. "I could get use to this."
"So, Ms. Granger, where are we going on this vacation?"
"I was thinking we could go to the beach. What do you think?"
"Perfect."
Hermione flipped through her maps and came across the perfect resort. "Draco, it's called Vaugrenier and it's located in France. It has a swimming pool and the beach is a mile away."
"As long as you're there, I'll go. It sounds romantic." Draco replied.
"As long as I have you, I'll be happy." She said. Draco pulled her into a soft kiss.
"I have to call the resort. Hold on." Hermione said as she dialed the number to the resort where their vacation would take place. She double- checked everything and made sure everything was perfect for their vacation. She was so excited, she could hardly wait. The thought of just being with Draco for a week and a half was all she could ever hope for. She knew and hoped he felt the same way. Arranging these vacations took up most of their day and soon it was time for dinner. Since these vacations were to take place in three days, Hermione and Draco were asked to make a final announcement at dinner. Hermione went up to her room to freshen up and ten minutes later Draco called up to her, "Come on, Hermione. It's almost time for dinner. We wouldn't want to be late, would we?"
"Get over yourself, Malfoy." Hermione teased. "Let's go." And with that, they walked into the Great Hall and waited for the hall fill up so they could make their announcement. After about ten minutes, Dumbledore called for the school's attention. Since Hermione did most of the talking the last time, it was Draco's turn.
"As all of you know, the seventh year's vacations are taking place in three days. During these three days, you need to get packing and make sure you have everything for your vacations. The Professors hope that you have a great time on your vacation. Ms. Granger and I hope so, too." Draco said.
"Your reservations have been taken care of and as far as I know, you will be traveling by the floo network. We are so very fortunate that there are vacation spots which are indeed magical. Be ready. We leave in three days. Thank you." Hermione finished.
Draco and Hermione then went to their respective house tables. They sat among their friends and enjoyed their company. The time neared when they would be apart and off into the "real world". The war against Voldemort was also nearing. Everyone knew when the seventh years got back from their vacations, the school needed to be ready. Everyone was indeed prepared and all Houses supported Harry and hoped he would make it out alive. Harry wanted to live to see Ginny again. Ginny wanted the same. But for now, no one wanted to think of the war. They all applied for careers that interested them most. Hermione applied to become a healer or a writer for the Daily Prophet. Harry was thinking about being an Auror or teaching at Hogwarts. Ron applied to become an Auror as well or joining a Quidditch team. Draco wanted to work for the Ministry. Who knows, maybe he would be the next Minister of Magic. All the seventh years were excited to finally use their magic outside of school, legally. It made things so much easier. All seventh years were also due to take their Apparation tests. Being able to apparate places was another plus. But most of all, the seventh years wished to stay in touch with their friends. Their friendships have had time to grow throughout the course of seven years. It would be different for them when they were in the "real world"; they wouldn't see the same faces that they saw each day at Hogwarts. Many were excited to leave and many did not want to leave. They all would remember the memories and treasure them forever.
Hermione was finished eating early and she was quite full. She discreetly glanced over at the Slytherin table to find Draco. She found him sitting with his friends, talking animatedly. She smiled inwardly and headed up to her common room. While she was walking, she realized she really had no clothes for her vacation. Just then she an idea came to her. She would ask Dumbledore if all who were going on vacation could go to Hogsmeade and buy whatever else they needed. 'Perfect.' She thought as she started to walk in the direction of Dumbledore's office. When she arrived, she realized she didn't know the password. She cursed and Dumbledore came down from his office.
"Ah, Ms. Granger, I knew you would be coming." Dumbledore said.
"Yes, Professor, I was wondering if all who are going on vacation could take a trip to Hogsmeade tomorrow after breakfast. It occurred to me that I didn't have the proper clothes for my vacation." Hermione asked.
"Yes, that does seem like a good idea." He replied.
"Thank you, Professor. I'll make the announcement tomorrow morning." She said excitedly and she walked to the Gryffindor common room to find Ginny. She stepped through the portrait and looked around to find Ginny. She wasn't sitting in the common room. Parvati was sitting on the couch reading the gossip section of The Daily Prophet. Hermione smiled and thought 'Some things never change.'
"Hey Parvati, do you know where Ginny might be?" Hermione asked.
"Oh yeah, she's with Harry in his dormitory." Parvati answered without looking up from the newspaper.
"Thanks." Hermione said. She walked up the stairs to Harry's dormitory and opened the door. Harry and Ginny were kissing on his bed.
"Oh, sorry." Hermione said as she shut her eyes. Harry and Ginny just laughed.
"It's alright, Hermione, you can open your eyes." Ginny said.
"I'm so sorry. Ginny, I just wanted to tell you that I asked Dumbledore if we could have a trip to Hogsmeade. We're going to go shopping for our vacation." Hermione said excitedly.
Ginny squealed. "Great job, Hermione. It's just what I needed."
"Well, I should go. You two get back to whatever you were doing and I'm sorry I interrupted." Hermione said.
"I don't need to be told twice." Harry said as he kissed her.
"Goodnight." Hermione said as she closed the door and walked to her common room. Once she got there, she looked around the room and noticed that Draco wasn't there yet. 'He's probably with his friends.' Hermione thought. 'It's not like he's going to give up his social life for me.' She was so tried from all the running around she was doing and she lay down on the couch. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. About an hour later, Draco walked in and saw her sleeping on the couch. He smiled as he walked over to her and picked her up. She stirred but didn't wake up. He walked up to her room and laid her on the bed. He tucked her in and he saw her hair fall in front of her face. He brushed it away and kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight, Hermione." He said as he walked to his own room.
~*~
Hermione woke up a little early. She dreamt Draco had carried her up to her room. She thought that was so sweet. She realized she hadn't told Draco about the Hogsmeade trip today. She ran into his room to tell him. "Dra-." She started to say but fell silent as she saw him sleeping. She smiled as she touched his cheek and kissed him. He didn't kiss back at first but when he did, she knew he was awake.
"Good morning." Hermione said. "I just wanted to tell you that I scheduled a Hogsmeade trip today after breakfast. It's to shop for our vacations." Draco didn't say anything. "What, Draco? What is-" Hermione tried to ask but she was cut off when he kissed her.
"Good morning." Draco replied finally. "Great idea, by the way."
"I'm making the announcement at breakfast. Do you want to come?" She asked.
"No, you need to announce it because you're the one who scheduled it." He replied.
"Good point. See you later." She said as she walked out of his room and went to get ready for breakfast. Once she was ready, she headed to the Great Hall for breakfast. Once the hall filled, Dumbledore called for attention.
"As you know, our vacation starts in two days." Hermione began. "It occurred to me that I do not have the proper clothes for my vacation and because of that I need to go shopping. I have asked Dumbledore if all who are vacationing can go to Hogsmeade. Dumbledore has graciously agreed and we will leave after breakfast, so be ready."
All the girls were excited as Hermione walked to the Gryffindor table. Hermione glanced at Draco and Draco nodded. She sat down and smiled. Hermione spent the whole breakfast talking about what they were going to buy since they were going to a similar vacation spot. After she was done eating, she ran to her room to get ready. She went down to find Ginny and she saw Draco sitting on the couch.
"Hey." She greeted him as she kissed him.
"Hey." He replied.
"Well, I have to go meet Ginny. Have fun!" She said as she winked. She walked out to meet Ginny in front. They were all taking carriages to Hogsmeade.
"Ginny!" Hermione called to her and waved. Ginny waved back. She turned away from her, grabbed Harry's hand, and pulled him over to Hermione. "Hello Harry."
"Hi, Hermione." Harry replied and smiled at her.
"Hold on a second, Harry." Ginny said as he nodded. Ginny pulled Hermione away and said, "Hermione, I just wanted to say sorry if Harry and I spend the way there kissing. It's just we need to take advantage of the time, you know?"
"Sure, Ginny, I don't mind." She replied.
Ginny smiled and hugged her. "Thanks 'Mione. I knew you'd understand." Just then the horseless carriages appeared. Hermione realized she didn't want to see them kissing the whole time. With a flick of her wand, she changed the carriage so that there was a wall in the middle. She smiled when she stepped inside.
"Ginny, you and Harry can have the front seats." Hermione said as they stepped in and she closed the door.
"Thanks, Hermione." Harry said as she closed the door.
"You're welcome." Hermione said to herself as she slide into the backseats. 'I guess it's just me, myself, and I.' She thought. Just before she shut the door, Draco slid into the carriage and greeted her with a kiss.
"Draco, what are you doing here?" She asked in a whisper.
"Shh.." He replied and kissed her again. After about five minutes into the kissing, she decided it was best not to ask questions. "I saw that look on your face when you stepped into the carriage alone. I decided to keep you company."
"How sweet of you." Hermione replied as she reached for his hand and laid her head on his shoulder. They stayed that way until they arrived. "Oh my, God! Draco, what about Harry and Ginny? They don't know we're together!" Hermione said clearly, freaking out.
"Relax, Hermione. You'll get out and lead Potter and the Weasley girl away from the carriage so I can get out, okay?" Draco said.
"Okay." Hermione said as they came to a stop. She quickly walked out of the carriage and did as Draco said. She glanced back at the carriage and saw Draco walking out of it. "Well, Harry, Gin' and I have a lot of shopping to do."
"Have fun." Harry said as he reached out and gave Ginny's hand a squeeze.
"Aren't you the lucky one?" Hermione said to Ginny.
"Hang in there, 'Mione. He's out there." Ginny said but little did she know about Hermione and Draco. They kept walking to find stores to shop in and they came across some that were perfect.
"Wow." Hermione said as they stopped in front of a store called 'For All Your Vacationing Needs..'.
"It's perfect." Ginny agreed. She looked around and saw a beauty salon. She looked from the salon to Hermione.
"What is it, Gin'?" Hermione asked.
"'Mione, we're going to give you a make-over." Ginny squealed.
"No, Gin'." Hermione said as Ginny pleaded.
"Hermione, you've had that look for years, it's time we change it." Ginny said.
"Oh, alright." She said and she let Ginny drag her into various stores, try on a number of outfits, and buy a new wardrobe. She bought clothes she wouldn't normally like to wear. She was a baggy shirt/jeans kind of girl. Ginny was convinced she would find a guy now. After completely changing Hermione's wardrobe, they decided to go into the vacationing store. There they bought swimsuits, sunglasses, hats, beach towels, sunscreen and all kinds of different things. While trying on swimsuits, Ginny commented on how fit she was. It was the best fun ever. Shopping does make you hungry, so they went off to eat lunch and meet Harry, Ron, and Lavender. Hermione was wearing one of her new outfits and Lavender commented on how lovely she looked. 'Maybe Ginny was right. This new look is working to my advantage.' Hermione thought. After chatting and eating, Ginny took her to the last and final part of her make-over: the beauty salon. Hermione had never been to a magical beauty salon, so she was excited. The stylists could fix her hair as easy as a flick of their wand. Ginny wanted Hermione's hair to be straight, a little short, and layers that would frame her face. The stylist agreed and brought her wand out. She flicked her wrist and the next thing Hermione knew, she had different hair. Her jaw dropped.
"Wow, Hermione, you're gorgeous." Ginny said as she smiled.
"Here are some products to help keep your hair untangled and straight." The stylist said to Hermione. "You might even be able to think of straightening spells as well.
Hermione paid and thanked the stylist. "Wow, Ginny, thanks for convincing me to get this make-over."
"Sure, what are friends for." Ginny replied as they walked to meet the carriages because it was time to head back. As they were walking and trying to find Harry, Hermione's new look turned heads. Everyone was surprised and commented on how good she looked. Even the Slytherin girls were shocked. At last, they finally found Harry and when he saw Hermione, his jaw dropped. Lavender and Ron were behind him. They saw her and their jaws dropped as well.
"What do you think?" Hermione asked.
"You look great, Hermione." Ron replied as Harry and Lavender nodded. The carriages pulled up and Hermione set the wall up in hers, Ginny's, and Harry's carriage. Again at the last minute, Draco slid in.
"Wow." Draco said as shocked as everyone else was.
Hermione just kissed him lightly. "You like it?"
"I love it." Draco replied as he pulled her into another kiss.
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