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A/N: i am SOOOOOOO sorry i haven't updated in awhile...i've been sooooo busy with this end of the year term...argh. ne wayz i'm sorry the story iz dragging a bit, but the details are SO necessary for the up-coming chapters...i promise this and the next chapter are so much more interesting!!!! but plz review!!! reviews are the reason for me putting up the chapters sooner! ok here are some personal thank yoo's!
blue_angel: thanx for your review! and i hope this chapter and the next on is better!
nikkifaro: sorry again about the dragging bits! don't worry, it gets better!
Dreaming One: trust me, you'll see more of draco soon!!! *grins*
Girl-named-Belle: i'm sorry to hear about your parents, and i hope my story iz acturate in terms of what goes on...enjoy the next few chapters!
nikkifaro (again): i'm so happy that you luv my stories! and i'm updating another world as well! so check that one out too!
Demosa: hey hey! thanx for the review!!
tainted black: well...maybe your feeling iz rite...read on to find out!
tainted black (again): glad yoo liked the story about sirius!!! =]
ShoW gUrL: advertising your story eh?! well we'll see about that! jkz gurl! update your story soon!
Demosa (Again): hehe! great review! here's the update!
ButterflyMonkey Babe of: ok. i update!
Tokyobabe2040: haha! yes i'm using your song! but i've decided only to use parts of it, as only parts of it relates to the story line!
blackdragonofdeath13: well, here's part of the rest! and thanx for your review!
JediMaterWhit: glad you like it! don't forget to reivew more!
Draco is the man: hmmm...i luv your name! bcuz everyone knos that draco is the man! lol, here's another chapter!
okay guys, again, i'm sorry for the dragging parts, so just for my favourite reviewers, i'm going to put up two chapters!! yea!! but that means you people have to REVIEW!! and get other people to review!! cuz reviews are what makes me work harder and put up another chapter faster!!! enjoy these next two chapters!!!
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The morning of December the 23rd finally arrived, and Hermione and her mother packed the car with their bags of clothes, accessories, and some food and drinks for the trip. Hermione's father stood outside by the doorframe and watched his wife and daughter load the car. While Catherine stepped into the car, Hermione made her way towards him.
"Here," she spoke softly, giving him a wrapped box with a card, "Merry Christmas Dad. But don't open it until Christmas day!"
He smiled, bringing her in for a tight embrace. He kissed the top of her head, "Merry Christmas sweerheart."
Her father, himself gave her a small box wrapped with ribbon.
"Thanks Dad! We'll see you in a week!" Hermione smiled, hiding her disappointment as she kissed her father on the cheek.
"Bye honey!" Joseph pulled Hermione in for another hug. With that, Hermione walked to the car, sat in the passenger seat, as the caar rolled out of the driveway and into the distance, away from their London home.
Inside the car, Hermione tuned the radio to her favourite station. Together, her and her mother sang along to the latest hits, as they drove to their first destination; Oxford, England.
"Well, here we are!" Catherine's sing-songy voice announced, as they pulled into a hotel parking lot, about an hour and a half later. Catherine opened the door to their two bed room, placing the bags down, as Hermione breathed in the sweet smell of lilacs.
"Come on Mum, let's go sight-seeing!" Hermione grabbed her mother's hand and pulled her outside. It was still bright outside, and although the snow had stopped falling, it was still cold.
"Ok Hermione, where to first?" Catherine looked at her daughter.
"There's a tourist building over there," Hermione said, pointing to a hut-like building. The two headed over, and talked to the lady inside, who gave them more brochures on Oxford. After fawning over the different places, the ladies decided on heading for a two and a half tour of the famous Oxford University.
The week passed quickly, as the two spent three days in Oxford, then travelled north to Manchester, where they spent the rest of their holidays. They bought a pair each of stunning evening gowns, which they wore to two night theatres, to watch two Shakespearian plays; "A Mid-Summer's Night Dream" and the romantic tragedy "Romeo & Juliet". They exchanged gifts Christmas morning in Oxford, and spent New Year's eve at a party in an old castle in Manchester. Hermione enjoyed every minute of her trip, but still missed her father dearly. She hoped he was having just as much fun with his work.
January the second came, and Hermione knew that her fun was almost over. She would be heading back to Hogwarts that Saturday, meaning that she only had four days with her father. On the drive home, Hermione and her mother chatted about their trip and about everything as well. Hermione told her about the countless meetings with the Prefects, and she complained to her mother about Draco Malfoy, and how she hated him so. She told her mother about her friendship with Harry and Ron, and how she couldn't help but think about how her and Ron's friendship was expanding more and more each day.
Four hours later, they were home sweet home, but even that happy feeling couldn't last that long in the Granger household. After only an hour of being back home, Hermione's mother and father were caught in yet another one of their squabbles. This time, about Hermione's father not spending enough time with the family. Hermione locked herself in her room, and turned on the radio to overpower the sounds of the yelling. Hermione unpacked, then wrote a long letter to Harry and Ron, telling them about her trip to Oxford and Manchester. She told them all the details, and thanked them for the gifts that they got her (which was the latest edition of Hogwarts: A History, and a new photo album), but left out anything about her parents fighting. She sealed the letter and sent Desiree to deliver the letters.
Hours passed, and Hermione finally felt that it was safe enough to head downstairs. Her father thanked her for the gift she got, and noticed that his daughter was wearing that gift he got her; a beautiful gold necklace, with a star charm in the middle. Hermione helped her mother with dinner, and after eating, she and her father headed to his office to plan a day to spend together. Her mother agreed to look after the dentist office, as father and daugther headed to downtown London for a day of fun. They first headed to an antique book store, where Hermione bought two books. Then they headed to the local ice rink, and skated around, racing each other to see who would buy lunch. Hermione won, leaving her father to pay for lunch, and Hermione to pick the restaurant. Inside a posh French restaurant, Hermione and her father had a wonderful conversation that led to the idea of going to the comedy festival just around the corner. Hermione was having the best of times, finally being able to connect with her father after a long time.
"This was a lot of fun Dad. Thank you," Hermion said inside the car, as they headed back home.
"It was a lot of fun," her dad smiled.
Hermione's last day arrived, and while both her parents were at work, Hermione stayed home and packed her things.
' These two weeks were fun!' Hermione thought, ' Despite all the fighting.'
Hermione fixed up her final dinner at home, and dressed up the table, putting the best dishes out, and lighting candles. At 7pm, she heard two car doors slam outside.
"Just in time," Hermione smiled, putting away her apron. She stood by the table, and waited as the door swung open.
"Why is it that you never tell me anything anymore?" Hermione her her mother's irritated voice.
"How was I supposed to know that the insurance company rejected the application? Mr. Statford said his wife already paid the bill!" Jospeh said calmly.
"Well, at least they're not yelling," Hermione grumbled. She put on a smile,"Hi Mum! Hi Dad! Surprise!"
"Wow!" Both parents whispered at the transformed kitchen.
"What's the occansion?" Hermione's father asked.
"Nothing. My last night I guess," Hermione shrugged. Her parents looked at the other with a guiltly look on their face.
"Let's eat!" Hermione broke the silence. She sat her parents down, and served the platters of food, including a sweet dessert. They talked nicely, avoiding any agruments. After dinner, Hermione cleared the table, and told her parents to just relax in the living room. Hermione cleaned up the kitchen, putting away the dishes and table cloth, blowing out the candles. She sighed in relief, the night finally over, without any fights.
"Hermione honey!" Her mother called, "Are you finished in the kitchen?"
"Yeah!" Hermione called back.
"Can you come in her please?"
Hermione made her way to the living room, where her parents sat together on the couch.
' That's a rare thing you see,' Hermione thought, seeing the sight of her parents sitting together.
"Sit," her father pointed to the single couch in front of where they sat. Hermione looked confused but complied with the request.
"Hermione, there's something that your father and I need to discuss with you," her mother started, "This might not come as a surprise, but you know that your father and I have had our share of fights. We've talked to marriage therapists, and we've found a solution."
"That's great!" Hermione smiled, not quite understanding.
"Hermione," her father spoke up,"Your mother and I are getting a divorce."
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hey there! ok...before you press the button for the next chatper...REVIEW!!!! plz?! that way the next chapter will come up faster! enjoy! ciao!
-Baby T
A/N: i am SOOOOOOO sorry i haven't updated in awhile...i've been sooooo busy with this end of the year term...argh. ne wayz i'm sorry the story iz dragging a bit, but the details are SO necessary for the up-coming chapters...i promise this and the next chapter are so much more interesting!!!! but plz review!!! reviews are the reason for me putting up the chapters sooner! ok here are some personal thank yoo's!
blue_angel: thanx for your review! and i hope this chapter and the next on is better!
nikkifaro: sorry again about the dragging bits! don't worry, it gets better!
Dreaming One: trust me, you'll see more of draco soon!!! *grins*
Girl-named-Belle: i'm sorry to hear about your parents, and i hope my story iz acturate in terms of what goes on...enjoy the next few chapters!
nikkifaro (again): i'm so happy that you luv my stories! and i'm updating another world as well! so check that one out too!
Demosa: hey hey! thanx for the review!!
tainted black: well...maybe your feeling iz rite...read on to find out!
tainted black (again): glad yoo liked the story about sirius!!! =]
ShoW gUrL: advertising your story eh?! well we'll see about that! jkz gurl! update your story soon!
Demosa (Again): hehe! great review! here's the update!
ButterflyMonkey Babe of: ok. i update!
Tokyobabe2040: haha! yes i'm using your song! but i've decided only to use parts of it, as only parts of it relates to the story line!
blackdragonofdeath13: well, here's part of the rest! and thanx for your review!
JediMaterWhit: glad you like it! don't forget to reivew more!
Draco is the man: hmmm...i luv your name! bcuz everyone knos that draco is the man! lol, here's another chapter!
okay guys, again, i'm sorry for the dragging parts, so just for my favourite reviewers, i'm going to put up two chapters!! yea!! but that means you people have to REVIEW!! and get other people to review!! cuz reviews are what makes me work harder and put up another chapter faster!!! enjoy these next two chapters!!!
*********
The morning of December the 23rd finally arrived, and Hermione and her mother packed the car with their bags of clothes, accessories, and some food and drinks for the trip. Hermione's father stood outside by the doorframe and watched his wife and daughter load the car. While Catherine stepped into the car, Hermione made her way towards him.
"Here," she spoke softly, giving him a wrapped box with a card, "Merry Christmas Dad. But don't open it until Christmas day!"
He smiled, bringing her in for a tight embrace. He kissed the top of her head, "Merry Christmas sweerheart."
Her father, himself gave her a small box wrapped with ribbon.
"Thanks Dad! We'll see you in a week!" Hermione smiled, hiding her disappointment as she kissed her father on the cheek.
"Bye honey!" Joseph pulled Hermione in for another hug. With that, Hermione walked to the car, sat in the passenger seat, as the caar rolled out of the driveway and into the distance, away from their London home.
Inside the car, Hermione tuned the radio to her favourite station. Together, her and her mother sang along to the latest hits, as they drove to their first destination; Oxford, England.
"Well, here we are!" Catherine's sing-songy voice announced, as they pulled into a hotel parking lot, about an hour and a half later. Catherine opened the door to their two bed room, placing the bags down, as Hermione breathed in the sweet smell of lilacs.
"Come on Mum, let's go sight-seeing!" Hermione grabbed her mother's hand and pulled her outside. It was still bright outside, and although the snow had stopped falling, it was still cold.
"Ok Hermione, where to first?" Catherine looked at her daughter.
"There's a tourist building over there," Hermione said, pointing to a hut-like building. The two headed over, and talked to the lady inside, who gave them more brochures on Oxford. After fawning over the different places, the ladies decided on heading for a two and a half tour of the famous Oxford University.
The week passed quickly, as the two spent three days in Oxford, then travelled north to Manchester, where they spent the rest of their holidays. They bought a pair each of stunning evening gowns, which they wore to two night theatres, to watch two Shakespearian plays; "A Mid-Summer's Night Dream" and the romantic tragedy "Romeo & Juliet". They exchanged gifts Christmas morning in Oxford, and spent New Year's eve at a party in an old castle in Manchester. Hermione enjoyed every minute of her trip, but still missed her father dearly. She hoped he was having just as much fun with his work.
January the second came, and Hermione knew that her fun was almost over. She would be heading back to Hogwarts that Saturday, meaning that she only had four days with her father. On the drive home, Hermione and her mother chatted about their trip and about everything as well. Hermione told her about the countless meetings with the Prefects, and she complained to her mother about Draco Malfoy, and how she hated him so. She told her mother about her friendship with Harry and Ron, and how she couldn't help but think about how her and Ron's friendship was expanding more and more each day.
Four hours later, they were home sweet home, but even that happy feeling couldn't last that long in the Granger household. After only an hour of being back home, Hermione's mother and father were caught in yet another one of their squabbles. This time, about Hermione's father not spending enough time with the family. Hermione locked herself in her room, and turned on the radio to overpower the sounds of the yelling. Hermione unpacked, then wrote a long letter to Harry and Ron, telling them about her trip to Oxford and Manchester. She told them all the details, and thanked them for the gifts that they got her (which was the latest edition of Hogwarts: A History, and a new photo album), but left out anything about her parents fighting. She sealed the letter and sent Desiree to deliver the letters.
Hours passed, and Hermione finally felt that it was safe enough to head downstairs. Her father thanked her for the gift she got, and noticed that his daughter was wearing that gift he got her; a beautiful gold necklace, with a star charm in the middle. Hermione helped her mother with dinner, and after eating, she and her father headed to his office to plan a day to spend together. Her mother agreed to look after the dentist office, as father and daugther headed to downtown London for a day of fun. They first headed to an antique book store, where Hermione bought two books. Then they headed to the local ice rink, and skated around, racing each other to see who would buy lunch. Hermione won, leaving her father to pay for lunch, and Hermione to pick the restaurant. Inside a posh French restaurant, Hermione and her father had a wonderful conversation that led to the idea of going to the comedy festival just around the corner. Hermione was having the best of times, finally being able to connect with her father after a long time.
"This was a lot of fun Dad. Thank you," Hermion said inside the car, as they headed back home.
"It was a lot of fun," her dad smiled.
Hermione's last day arrived, and while both her parents were at work, Hermione stayed home and packed her things.
' These two weeks were fun!' Hermione thought, ' Despite all the fighting.'
Hermione fixed up her final dinner at home, and dressed up the table, putting the best dishes out, and lighting candles. At 7pm, she heard two car doors slam outside.
"Just in time," Hermione smiled, putting away her apron. She stood by the table, and waited as the door swung open.
"Why is it that you never tell me anything anymore?" Hermione her her mother's irritated voice.
"How was I supposed to know that the insurance company rejected the application? Mr. Statford said his wife already paid the bill!" Jospeh said calmly.
"Well, at least they're not yelling," Hermione grumbled. She put on a smile,"Hi Mum! Hi Dad! Surprise!"
"Wow!" Both parents whispered at the transformed kitchen.
"What's the occansion?" Hermione's father asked.
"Nothing. My last night I guess," Hermione shrugged. Her parents looked at the other with a guiltly look on their face.
"Let's eat!" Hermione broke the silence. She sat her parents down, and served the platters of food, including a sweet dessert. They talked nicely, avoiding any agruments. After dinner, Hermione cleared the table, and told her parents to just relax in the living room. Hermione cleaned up the kitchen, putting away the dishes and table cloth, blowing out the candles. She sighed in relief, the night finally over, without any fights.
"Hermione honey!" Her mother called, "Are you finished in the kitchen?"
"Yeah!" Hermione called back.
"Can you come in her please?"
Hermione made her way to the living room, where her parents sat together on the couch.
' That's a rare thing you see,' Hermione thought, seeing the sight of her parents sitting together.
"Sit," her father pointed to the single couch in front of where they sat. Hermione looked confused but complied with the request.
"Hermione, there's something that your father and I need to discuss with you," her mother started, "This might not come as a surprise, but you know that your father and I have had our share of fights. We've talked to marriage therapists, and we've found a solution."
"That's great!" Hermione smiled, not quite understanding.
"Hermione," her father spoke up,"Your mother and I are getting a divorce."
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hey there! ok...before you press the button for the next chatper...REVIEW!!!! plz?! that way the next chapter will come up faster! enjoy! ciao!
-Baby T