Hi everyone! I'm back from my Vacation. I went to Virginia for a month and a week and then I came back to Florida and stayed at Disney's Coronado Springs for a week! It feels great to be back home! On with the story, sorry for the long wait!
After a while Hermione came back with Will and Caden. Harry had taken the cakes out of the pans and set all the things they would need out.
"Thanks darling. Are you ready guys?" said Hermione pulling her hair back.
The boys nodded and they began to put icing on the top of the first one. Soon they had covered the top and then they placed the other part on top and began to cover the whole cake with vanilla icing. Hermione put a sugar sheet on top so that it would look nice and smooth.
"Ok, so what do you guys want to put on top?" asked Hermione, looking at the both of them.
"How about sugar holly leaves and berries?" suggested Will.
Caden and Hermione both liked the sound of that and agreed that would be the best option. Soon the cake was finished and Caden walked Will home.
"So how did everything go?" asked Harry as Hermione slipped into his lap.
"It went great. I like Will, he's a sweet boy." Answered Hermione, playing with the hair around Harry's face.
"It will be two days until Christmas, do you want to go out by ourselves?" asked Harry.
"Are you asking me out on a date Mr. Potter?" Hermione asked with a joking surprised face.
"Yes. That was the way to ask someone out from what I remember."
"I would love to." Said Hermione, pulling Harry close to her and kissing him softly.
Caden walked through the door with a gust of cold wind and Annabelle began to cry.
"Caden can you please go check on your sister for me? And if she needs it, please give her a new diaper." Said Harry, running his fingers through his hair.
"Sure thing dad." Caden replied, smiling widely at Hermione who was still sitting in Harry's lap.
'The plan is going a lot better than I would have ever hoped. I hope they go on another date soon.' Caden thought to himself.
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"So what time tomorrow or tonight do you want to go?" asked Harry.
"Tonight would be great! How about in three hours? Enough time to call for a baby sitter and to get ready." Said Hermione.
"Sounds like a plan to me. See you in three hours." Said Harry giving Hermione a long kiss with his tongue twisting with hers.
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"Caden, grandma and grandpa are coming to watch you tonight while we're out. Please behave and make sure that Annie or yourself doesn't get into any trouble." Said Harry, trying to buckle his black jeans.
"No problem dad. You can fully trust me." Caden said as though he had practiced this a thousand times.
1 HOUR LATER
Hermione came down the steps in a knee length skirt that had a ruffle at the bottom, blue and had green polka dots. She had a ¾ sleeve pink and purple shirt. Her shoes were sea blue no back jellies. Her hair was in soft waves with a blue hair band and she was wearing mood gloss again.
"Wow Hermione you look absolutely beautiful." Exclaimed Harry.
"Thank you. It took me forever to find these shoes and this h- ." said Hermione before Harry put his lips on hers.
Hermione melted. That was so romantic in a movie type way. When Harry backed up he smiled and took her hand.
Sue and Junie arrived shortly after that. Caden couldn't help but smile.
"The kids are still up and Annie needs to be in bed in about an hour. Make sure that Caden doesn't give you a hard time." Said Harry.
He was nerveos, this was the first time he had ever left his children with somebody in two years.
"Don't worry darling. They are both perfect angels. See you later." Said Sue as she closed the door.
((((( CAR))))))))
"So what's on the agenda?" asked Hermione.
"You'll just have to wait and see." Harry said with a flash in his eye.
Hermione turned on the radio and Jessica Simpson's "With you" was on. She started to sing along.
"....I almost forgot what it was like, to know what it feels like cause with you, I can let my hair down, I can say anything crazy and I'll know you'll catch me before I hit the ground. With nothing but a t-shirt on, I've never felt so beautiful baby than I do now. Now that I'm with you, with you , with you. Oh, oh oh. Oh...." Sang Hermione.
"You sing wonderfully. Are you a fan of Jessica or something. You seem to know all of her songs?" asked Harry, turning the corner.
"I have most of her CD's."
They rode the rest of the way talking about music and books. Finally Harry stopped at a nice resturant called The Swan. Harry helped Hermione out and they walked in.
"Oh Harry this place is beautiful!" Exclaimed Hermione, looking around at all the colors and pictures.
"Only the best. Table for two under the name 'Potter'." Said Harry.
The waiter lead them to a table over by a window.
"What can I get you to drink?"
"Do you have 'Shirley Temple's'?" asked Hermione.
The waiter nodded.
"Can I have iced tea please. Thank you." Said Harry.
The waiter left, leaving Harry and Hermione alone for the time being,
"So what do you do in your spare time when you're not teaching or taking care of the kids?" asked Hermione.
"I normally read or just relax. And you?"
"I read too. I have too much spare time. I invented 'mood gloss' and I have also tried to write a book but it's not turning out too well, because I haven't had any experience yet with...love or making it." Said Hermione, her face burning red.
Harry smiled and took her hand.
"No need to worry. When the time comes you'll be able to fill your book with everything that you've learned and hopefully I'll be there to make your experience worth while." Said Harry, making Hermione's face grow deeper red. She cast her eyes to the ground.
Shortly after she looked up and smiled at Harry. They talked of other things until the waiter came back to take their food order. Hermione ordered ravioli soup and Harry ordered rotisserie chicken and seasoned rice.
They ate and drank and spoke to one another. Then Harry paid the bill and they walked out.
"That was great. Thank you so much." Said Hermione, lacing hands with Harry.
"Don't mention it. Do you want to take a walk with me?"
Hermione nodded and they found a lit path on which to walk. They walked in silence until Hermione was caught under a beam of moonlight and Harry couldn't help but stop and admire her.
He walked up closer and closed his lips over hers. Hermione placed one arm around him and the other was keeping his head where it was. Harry brought one of his hands to rest on her bottom the other was working its way to her left breast. When it found it, Harry gave it a light squeeze, which made Hermione moan softly.
Harry parted her lips and explored her mouth while still keeping a grip on her. Finally they pulled apart. Hermione was panting as though she had just had a good run.
"That was the best kiss in my entire life," said Hermione, "Even though I've only kissed you."
"Just wait. Things will only get better." Harry said winking at her.
They walked a little bit more. And they talked about the future and what else they might want to do, instead of teaching. Hermione liked talking to Harry about things like this. It made everything she said seem so important. After all, Harry was her first ever boyfriend. Soon the wonderful date was over and they rode home, to see the lights still on.
Harry opened the door and saw Caden asleep in front of the TV and Sue asleep on Junie's arm.
"How were they?" asked Harry, taking off his coat.
"They were perfect angels. I read them the nightly Christmas story and they had some butterbeer then I put Annie to sleep and Caden stayed up, trying to wait for you I guess and fell asleep." Said Junie, lightly waking his wife.
"Did you both have a good time?" asked Sue.
Sue had recently warmed up to Hermione. I suppose that she had a visit from Alyssa too.
"It was the best time ever. I really had a wonderful time." Exclaimed Hermione.
Harry walked over and picked Caden up.
"Thanks again for watching the kids for us. See you Christmas morning." Said Harry, closing the door after them.
While Harry went to tuck Caden in and check on Annabelle, Hermione changed for bed. This time she had on a bright peach silk nightgown. Hermione tied her hair up and went to brush her teeth, when Harry bumped into her in the hall.
"I'm sorry. How do you have all these sexy things and no one to dress up for?" asked Harry, eyeing her.
"I feel that it's good to dress your best even when alone. It boots self-confidence." Said Hermione, winking at Harry and continuing on her way.
Two days later it was Christmas morning. Caden was the first to awaken. He went to every room and knocked on it. His cousins Riley and Jason were staying along with their parents in one room. Carol was staying with her mother and Grandpa Junie and Grandma Sue were all staying. There was other family too, but these people were just closer.
"Wake up everyone! It's Christmas morning! Let's go and open presents." Exclaimed Caden as he knocked on everyone's door.
Harry rolled over and looked at his clock. It was 4 in the morning. Well he might as well get up if he ever wanted to have Christmas dinner ready in time.
"I'm coming son. Please don't wake up your sister just yet. Hermione, sweetheart, are you up?" said Harry knocking on her door.
Hermione opened up and pulled Harry in. She embraced him in a warm kiss.
"Happy Christmas Harry!" exclaimed Hermione.
"Happy Christmas." Harry answered back and gave her a small sweet kiss.
They walked down the steps hand in hand. Caden was jumping around in his white and red candy-cane pajamas that his Grandmother had made with the little footies. Soon everyone was down stairs.
Harry handed out his presents first. He gave Caden, a Quidditch Through the Ages book and a Puffskein. He gave the twins two new surf boards and wet suits and gave Carol a stack of books that might spark her interests. He was saving his present for Hermione later that evening when everyone was asleep.
When it got a little earlier Hermione went up to get Annabelle. When she got downstairs everyone gave out the rest of their presents. Hermione got some nice dresses and some money to buy whatever her heart desired. Harry too got a lot of things.
While the kids were enjoying their gifts the adults went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast and to get started on dinner. They took shifts as to know who would be taking a shower and getting dressed. Harry went first so that he could also dress the kids.
He dressed in black pants and a red close fitting T-shirt. Caden was dressed the same way except he had on a sweat shirt. Annie had on a cute red and white dress with white socks and she had a red bow in her hair. Next it was Hermione's turn, she came out smelling like peppermint and she had on a Evergreen velvet dress trimmed in lace at the collar and cuffs. The dress only came up to her knees so she put on white stockings. Her hair was pinned back on both sides by cream colored bows.
"You look adorable Hermione." Said Harry while they were cleaning the dishes.
"Thank you love. You look nice too." Said Hermione, putting a plate away.
When they were finished Hermione had to stir a pot of soup and Harry had to check on the chicken and rice. They walked back to the living room with the rest of the family and watched Caden play with his new pet that he had named 'Gadget'. Annabelle was looking through the pictures in her new book about different animals.
Soon dinner came everyone came and sat around the beautifully decorated table. They said grace and began to eat.
"Thanks for the like wicked present Harry." Said Jason, looking up at him.
"Don't mention it."
"Thanks Hermione for the new books and movies." Exclaimed Caden who was now slowly going out of energy.
"I'm just happy that you like them."
When everyone was done eating dinner it was time for dessert. They ate the cake and had some candy and cookies. Sue had made a rum pudding. Soon it was time for the family members to depart from that wonderful Christmas day.
"See you guys for the 4th of July." Said Harry waving at Carol and her family.
Now that Caden and Annabelle were both asleep, it was time for Harry to give Hermione her gift. Harry ran up the steps and knocked on Hermione's door.
"Hermione, can you please come outside for a moment? I have something to give you." Said Harry.
Hermione came out and took Harry's hand. They walked outside and sat on the back porch swing.
"Hermione you know how I said I wanted to be with you and how we're going out and all I hope that one day we might get married and have a family too. But it's too soon to think about that right now, so please take this promise ring and know that I'll always be there for you and I promise that someday, we will be married." Said Harry, taking out a small box with a ring inside.
Hermione was speechless. All she could do was stare at him. Finally she nodded her head.
"Yes Harry I accept. I hope that we can one day be married too." Said Hermione as Harry slipped the ring onto her finger.
It had a small diamond on a silver band. To close the deal Harry pulled Hermione close to him and kissed her softly, which made her warm up instantly. She was so happy to have someone so special in her life. Harry felt the same way.
A/N: HI GUYS! I HOPE THIS CHAPTER MAKES UP FOR THE LONG WAIT THAT YOU HAD TO ENDURE. HE'S STILL NOT COMPLETELY SURE HE'S MADLY IN LOVE WITH HER YET BUT HEY, YOU CAN'T RUSH THESE THINGS. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!
-JENNIFER
After a while Hermione came back with Will and Caden. Harry had taken the cakes out of the pans and set all the things they would need out.
"Thanks darling. Are you ready guys?" said Hermione pulling her hair back.
The boys nodded and they began to put icing on the top of the first one. Soon they had covered the top and then they placed the other part on top and began to cover the whole cake with vanilla icing. Hermione put a sugar sheet on top so that it would look nice and smooth.
"Ok, so what do you guys want to put on top?" asked Hermione, looking at the both of them.
"How about sugar holly leaves and berries?" suggested Will.
Caden and Hermione both liked the sound of that and agreed that would be the best option. Soon the cake was finished and Caden walked Will home.
"So how did everything go?" asked Harry as Hermione slipped into his lap.
"It went great. I like Will, he's a sweet boy." Answered Hermione, playing with the hair around Harry's face.
"It will be two days until Christmas, do you want to go out by ourselves?" asked Harry.
"Are you asking me out on a date Mr. Potter?" Hermione asked with a joking surprised face.
"Yes. That was the way to ask someone out from what I remember."
"I would love to." Said Hermione, pulling Harry close to her and kissing him softly.
Caden walked through the door with a gust of cold wind and Annabelle began to cry.
"Caden can you please go check on your sister for me? And if she needs it, please give her a new diaper." Said Harry, running his fingers through his hair.
"Sure thing dad." Caden replied, smiling widely at Hermione who was still sitting in Harry's lap.
'The plan is going a lot better than I would have ever hoped. I hope they go on another date soon.' Caden thought to himself.
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"So what time tomorrow or tonight do you want to go?" asked Harry.
"Tonight would be great! How about in three hours? Enough time to call for a baby sitter and to get ready." Said Hermione.
"Sounds like a plan to me. See you in three hours." Said Harry giving Hermione a long kiss with his tongue twisting with hers.
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"Caden, grandma and grandpa are coming to watch you tonight while we're out. Please behave and make sure that Annie or yourself doesn't get into any trouble." Said Harry, trying to buckle his black jeans.
"No problem dad. You can fully trust me." Caden said as though he had practiced this a thousand times.
1 HOUR LATER
Hermione came down the steps in a knee length skirt that had a ruffle at the bottom, blue and had green polka dots. She had a ¾ sleeve pink and purple shirt. Her shoes were sea blue no back jellies. Her hair was in soft waves with a blue hair band and she was wearing mood gloss again.
"Wow Hermione you look absolutely beautiful." Exclaimed Harry.
"Thank you. It took me forever to find these shoes and this h- ." said Hermione before Harry put his lips on hers.
Hermione melted. That was so romantic in a movie type way. When Harry backed up he smiled and took her hand.
Sue and Junie arrived shortly after that. Caden couldn't help but smile.
"The kids are still up and Annie needs to be in bed in about an hour. Make sure that Caden doesn't give you a hard time." Said Harry.
He was nerveos, this was the first time he had ever left his children with somebody in two years.
"Don't worry darling. They are both perfect angels. See you later." Said Sue as she closed the door.
((((( CAR))))))))
"So what's on the agenda?" asked Hermione.
"You'll just have to wait and see." Harry said with a flash in his eye.
Hermione turned on the radio and Jessica Simpson's "With you" was on. She started to sing along.
"....I almost forgot what it was like, to know what it feels like cause with you, I can let my hair down, I can say anything crazy and I'll know you'll catch me before I hit the ground. With nothing but a t-shirt on, I've never felt so beautiful baby than I do now. Now that I'm with you, with you , with you. Oh, oh oh. Oh...." Sang Hermione.
"You sing wonderfully. Are you a fan of Jessica or something. You seem to know all of her songs?" asked Harry, turning the corner.
"I have most of her CD's."
They rode the rest of the way talking about music and books. Finally Harry stopped at a nice resturant called The Swan. Harry helped Hermione out and they walked in.
"Oh Harry this place is beautiful!" Exclaimed Hermione, looking around at all the colors and pictures.
"Only the best. Table for two under the name 'Potter'." Said Harry.
The waiter lead them to a table over by a window.
"What can I get you to drink?"
"Do you have 'Shirley Temple's'?" asked Hermione.
The waiter nodded.
"Can I have iced tea please. Thank you." Said Harry.
The waiter left, leaving Harry and Hermione alone for the time being,
"So what do you do in your spare time when you're not teaching or taking care of the kids?" asked Hermione.
"I normally read or just relax. And you?"
"I read too. I have too much spare time. I invented 'mood gloss' and I have also tried to write a book but it's not turning out too well, because I haven't had any experience yet with...love or making it." Said Hermione, her face burning red.
Harry smiled and took her hand.
"No need to worry. When the time comes you'll be able to fill your book with everything that you've learned and hopefully I'll be there to make your experience worth while." Said Harry, making Hermione's face grow deeper red. She cast her eyes to the ground.
Shortly after she looked up and smiled at Harry. They talked of other things until the waiter came back to take their food order. Hermione ordered ravioli soup and Harry ordered rotisserie chicken and seasoned rice.
They ate and drank and spoke to one another. Then Harry paid the bill and they walked out.
"That was great. Thank you so much." Said Hermione, lacing hands with Harry.
"Don't mention it. Do you want to take a walk with me?"
Hermione nodded and they found a lit path on which to walk. They walked in silence until Hermione was caught under a beam of moonlight and Harry couldn't help but stop and admire her.
He walked up closer and closed his lips over hers. Hermione placed one arm around him and the other was keeping his head where it was. Harry brought one of his hands to rest on her bottom the other was working its way to her left breast. When it found it, Harry gave it a light squeeze, which made Hermione moan softly.
Harry parted her lips and explored her mouth while still keeping a grip on her. Finally they pulled apart. Hermione was panting as though she had just had a good run.
"That was the best kiss in my entire life," said Hermione, "Even though I've only kissed you."
"Just wait. Things will only get better." Harry said winking at her.
They walked a little bit more. And they talked about the future and what else they might want to do, instead of teaching. Hermione liked talking to Harry about things like this. It made everything she said seem so important. After all, Harry was her first ever boyfriend. Soon the wonderful date was over and they rode home, to see the lights still on.
Harry opened the door and saw Caden asleep in front of the TV and Sue asleep on Junie's arm.
"How were they?" asked Harry, taking off his coat.
"They were perfect angels. I read them the nightly Christmas story and they had some butterbeer then I put Annie to sleep and Caden stayed up, trying to wait for you I guess and fell asleep." Said Junie, lightly waking his wife.
"Did you both have a good time?" asked Sue.
Sue had recently warmed up to Hermione. I suppose that she had a visit from Alyssa too.
"It was the best time ever. I really had a wonderful time." Exclaimed Hermione.
Harry walked over and picked Caden up.
"Thanks again for watching the kids for us. See you Christmas morning." Said Harry, closing the door after them.
While Harry went to tuck Caden in and check on Annabelle, Hermione changed for bed. This time she had on a bright peach silk nightgown. Hermione tied her hair up and went to brush her teeth, when Harry bumped into her in the hall.
"I'm sorry. How do you have all these sexy things and no one to dress up for?" asked Harry, eyeing her.
"I feel that it's good to dress your best even when alone. It boots self-confidence." Said Hermione, winking at Harry and continuing on her way.
Two days later it was Christmas morning. Caden was the first to awaken. He went to every room and knocked on it. His cousins Riley and Jason were staying along with their parents in one room. Carol was staying with her mother and Grandpa Junie and Grandma Sue were all staying. There was other family too, but these people were just closer.
"Wake up everyone! It's Christmas morning! Let's go and open presents." Exclaimed Caden as he knocked on everyone's door.
Harry rolled over and looked at his clock. It was 4 in the morning. Well he might as well get up if he ever wanted to have Christmas dinner ready in time.
"I'm coming son. Please don't wake up your sister just yet. Hermione, sweetheart, are you up?" said Harry knocking on her door.
Hermione opened up and pulled Harry in. She embraced him in a warm kiss.
"Happy Christmas Harry!" exclaimed Hermione.
"Happy Christmas." Harry answered back and gave her a small sweet kiss.
They walked down the steps hand in hand. Caden was jumping around in his white and red candy-cane pajamas that his Grandmother had made with the little footies. Soon everyone was down stairs.
Harry handed out his presents first. He gave Caden, a Quidditch Through the Ages book and a Puffskein. He gave the twins two new surf boards and wet suits and gave Carol a stack of books that might spark her interests. He was saving his present for Hermione later that evening when everyone was asleep.
When it got a little earlier Hermione went up to get Annabelle. When she got downstairs everyone gave out the rest of their presents. Hermione got some nice dresses and some money to buy whatever her heart desired. Harry too got a lot of things.
While the kids were enjoying their gifts the adults went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast and to get started on dinner. They took shifts as to know who would be taking a shower and getting dressed. Harry went first so that he could also dress the kids.
He dressed in black pants and a red close fitting T-shirt. Caden was dressed the same way except he had on a sweat shirt. Annie had on a cute red and white dress with white socks and she had a red bow in her hair. Next it was Hermione's turn, she came out smelling like peppermint and she had on a Evergreen velvet dress trimmed in lace at the collar and cuffs. The dress only came up to her knees so she put on white stockings. Her hair was pinned back on both sides by cream colored bows.
"You look adorable Hermione." Said Harry while they were cleaning the dishes.
"Thank you love. You look nice too." Said Hermione, putting a plate away.
When they were finished Hermione had to stir a pot of soup and Harry had to check on the chicken and rice. They walked back to the living room with the rest of the family and watched Caden play with his new pet that he had named 'Gadget'. Annabelle was looking through the pictures in her new book about different animals.
Soon dinner came everyone came and sat around the beautifully decorated table. They said grace and began to eat.
"Thanks for the like wicked present Harry." Said Jason, looking up at him.
"Don't mention it."
"Thanks Hermione for the new books and movies." Exclaimed Caden who was now slowly going out of energy.
"I'm just happy that you like them."
When everyone was done eating dinner it was time for dessert. They ate the cake and had some candy and cookies. Sue had made a rum pudding. Soon it was time for the family members to depart from that wonderful Christmas day.
"See you guys for the 4th of July." Said Harry waving at Carol and her family.
Now that Caden and Annabelle were both asleep, it was time for Harry to give Hermione her gift. Harry ran up the steps and knocked on Hermione's door.
"Hermione, can you please come outside for a moment? I have something to give you." Said Harry.
Hermione came out and took Harry's hand. They walked outside and sat on the back porch swing.
"Hermione you know how I said I wanted to be with you and how we're going out and all I hope that one day we might get married and have a family too. But it's too soon to think about that right now, so please take this promise ring and know that I'll always be there for you and I promise that someday, we will be married." Said Harry, taking out a small box with a ring inside.
Hermione was speechless. All she could do was stare at him. Finally she nodded her head.
"Yes Harry I accept. I hope that we can one day be married too." Said Hermione as Harry slipped the ring onto her finger.
It had a small diamond on a silver band. To close the deal Harry pulled Hermione close to him and kissed her softly, which made her warm up instantly. She was so happy to have someone so special in her life. Harry felt the same way.
A/N: HI GUYS! I HOPE THIS CHAPTER MAKES UP FOR THE LONG WAIT THAT YOU HAD TO ENDURE. HE'S STILL NOT COMPLETELY SURE HE'S MADLY IN LOVE WITH HER YET BUT HEY, YOU CAN'T RUSH THESE THINGS. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!
-JENNIFER