A/N:Ok,so I lied.I am in India(Yep,India on the other side of the world,20000 miles away!!)right now,and I was so frickin bored that I had to write some more!!And thanks for all the reviews,they really made my day!!!Considering I spend all day being eaten by mosquitoes,watching MTV(Indian of course,blah it sucks!!)and eating Corn Flakes!!! Seriously,I cant eat my beloved Wendy's chicken nuggets!!!I cant even eat eggs within ten feet of the house!!!Anyways,enough with my life story,on with this story!!!
Chapter 5
Hermione took a deep breath as she looked in the mirror.She was so nervous she actually felt weak in the knees.10 years was a really long time,and no one seemed to recognize her.Especially that prick Malfoy.
She had talked with Ginny,and they had both come to the conclusion that he was just a selfish bastard.She gave up everything for him,and this was how he repaid her?
"'Mione,you ready to go?"Ron called up the stairs
She took one more critical look in the mirror.She was wearing a short,red V-neck dress,and a little make-up.She didn't want to go overboard,and no one would recognize her anyway.
"Yeah,coming!"Hermione said as she grabbed her purse and walked quickly down the stairs.As quickly as you can in 4 inch stilettos.
Ron breathed in "Wow,you look great!!"
Hermione flashed him a quick smile,and said"Thanks,now lets hurry up,my feet are already killing me!!"
"Bye Mum!!We'll be back late,so don't wait up!!"Ron yelled in the house,and shut the door.
Then they both quickly apparated into Hogsmeade.
Harry quickly hopped into the carriage that would take him to Hogwarts.He had butterflies in his stomach even though there was nothing to be nervous about.Everybody already knew practically his whole life story,and he was extremely rich and famous.
He was lost in his thoughts,when he felt a jolt as the carriage stopped in front of the gates.
"This is it"he whispered to himself,before entering the Great Hall.
Hermione's face paled as their carriage reached the gates.
"I...I don't know if I can do this."she said,more to herself than Ron
He squeezed her hand reassuringly, and said "Come on Hermione,don't look so scared,it'll be fine!!"
He hopped out the carriage,trying to get Hermione just as excited as he was.No such luck.She stepped out with a glum look on her face.
"Come on 'Mione,don't look so sad.We are going back to Hogwarts!!!"Ron yelled.
This definitely cheered Hermione up.Not just Ron's boyish attitude,but also because he was right.Hogwarts!!Where she had spent 7 of the best years of her life!
"You're right"she said,laughing "We're going back to Hogwarts.
And with that,she was considerably more cheerful,for almost the rest of the night.Almost.
Harry gasped as soon as he entered the Great Hall.It was just as he remembered it.Tonight it was donned with all 4 house colors.It was decorated magnificently,and looked spectacular.There were a few people mulling around,but most hadn't arrived yet.Just then,he saw a familiar flash of red hair entering form the otherside of the hall.Ron!!He was so excited he could barley contain himself.
He walked quickly over to him,but was disappointed to see he wasn't alone.10 years was a long time.Ron could have been married with kids already.
"Ron!"he called.
He walked up to him and grinned.
"Long time no see!!Um,but can I talk to you I private?"he said,eyeing the mystery girl.She certainly was very pretty.He would have studied her more but Ron dragged him away.
Hermione was stunned as she saw a familiar boy with messy black hair making his way over to her and Ron.
"Ron,its Harry"she whispered
"If he doesn't recognize me,don't tell him!!!"she whispered again,as he was drawing closer.
"Ron!"he called.
He came up to them,smiled,and then looked at Hermione.She felt the butterflies in her stomach as he studied her.After a quick glance,he looked back at Ron and asked him for a private word.She felt a glimmer of disappointment that her best friend didn't even recognize her.
She went to get drinks as Harry and Ron talked.
"So,long time no see"Harry ventured.
"Yeah"Ron said,grinning.
"You know-"
"I missed-"
They both spoke at the same time and burst out laughing.
"Ron,seriously,I really am sorry for everything,and I've really missed you."Harry said,trying not to sound to mushy
"Same here mate"
Then they gave each other the one armed man hug and Ron said
"Come over here Harry,there's someone I want you to meet."
They made their way to the drinks table,where Hermione was standing.
Hermione just stared at Harry,as he looked politely puzzled
"Who's this?"he asked casually.
Ron stood between the two,ginning madly.
"I didn't think you'd need an introduction"
"Harry,its me"Hermione choked out,as the tears were already forming in her eyes.
"H-Hermione?"Harry asked,his eyes also getting a little misty.He rarely ever cried,but he hadn't seen Hermione in so long,that he couldn't help it.
They embraced each other in a tight hug,before Harry started bombarding her with questions.
"Where were you,why did you leave?Ron and I were so worried!!"
Hermione felt the déjà vu,and would have laughed if she hadn't been so overwhelmed.
"Ron"she asked "do you mind explaining.
He nodded,explaining to Harry,
Hermione purposely tuned out,not needing to hear her sob story again.
A she heard were occasional "WHAT?!?" form Harry,and a few strings of mixed swear words and curses directed at Malfoy.
She was scanning the room,looking at the familiar faces,when she gasped.
Both Harry and Ron drew themselves away from their plans to kill Malfoy to see what she was staring at.
They both had equal looks of pure hate and anger on their faces,as they saw that all-too-familiar shiny blonde head enter the Hall.
A/N:Oh no!!Hehehe I know you guys are going to kill me for doing that,but I needed a cliffhanger!!I am sooooo sorry,but I promise in the next chapter(which will definitely be no earlier than Monday!!)Malfoy and Hermione will meet,and there will be major ass kicking,not to mention much more!!So click the little review button,and pray that I get out of this godforsaken country soon!!!
