Rory and Hermione had dinner and decided to go back to Hermione's apartment
to hang out.
"So Herm, what you want to do tonight."
"I haven't went out and watched a movie in so long! There is no electronics allowed in Hogwarts so I didn't have much of a chance to watch anything for years! In the summer, I would travel. So let's borrow a movie!"
"Movie night! I know what we need! A good Julia Roberts movie is unbeatable! I have a few at home. Why don't you come over to my apartment for the night?"
"I would love to! But first."
Hermione got up and got the piece of Parchment sent to her from Ron.
"My friend Ron sent me a letter and I have to respond or he might think something is wrong. Plus, I have to send Pig back home."
Rory looked a bit confused but smiled. Hermione read:
Dear Hermione,
I just have to know, how is school in the Muggle world? I can't imagine how it would feel to go to a muggle school. I would love to experience one, but I didn't even take a muggle course in Hogwarts so how would I know right? Anyhow, the wizarding world is the same as usual. You-Know-Who is still in Azkaban and Harry just won another Quidditch game. No big surprise huh? He has been pretty busy with all that work he does for the ministry. I told him to take a vacation, but I think Harry actually likes to work. I find that weird. I am getting Jessica to work on him. Anne says hi and hopes that you are alright. Ginny also wants to say that she is fine and she wants you to know that being Head Girl is a lot harder than it looked. She wanted to know how you did all that. But I think Neville is distracting her sometimes. I am serious, I have no idea how does two got together. But anyway, I have to go. Write back as soon as you can, I am worried about you, tell me what it feels like, ok?
Ron Weasley
"Rory, can you wait a minute? I need to respond to Ron really fast."
"Sure."
Hermione thought for a moment and handed Rory a photo book.
"Here, you can see what my friends look like."
Rory opened the book and almost dropped the album.
"The people in the photos are moving!"
"Yeah. Surprised me the first time too. I have their names written on the bottom so you won't question upon whom you are looking at."
Rory returned to the photo book while Hermione began to write:
Dear Ron,
I am doing just fine, and I hope that you are too. The muggle world is one big adventure and full of surprises. Yale, the muggle school that I am attending, is even harder that Hogwarts, if you can believe that! Say hello to Harry, Jessica, Ginny, Neville, and Anne for me. I miss all of you very dearly. The only wonderful thing about attending an American muggle school is that I get to hang out with my wonderful cousin, Rory. She is actually with me right now. Don't worry, she knows that I am a witch. Another thing, my English professor is a witch sent by Dumbledore. That man misses nothing! Oh, and I almost forgot! Draco Malfoy is here. Yeah, unbelievable, I know. But for some odd reason, he is here attending the muggle school and I have English with him. I find this completely amazing, since he did hate all muggle things. I never thought he would step out of the wizarding world! I want to know why he is here. He obviously will not tell me so you have to find out for me ok? Well, I am now going to go to Rory's apartment and watch a movie (your father would know how to explain this better than me). I miss you all! Write back soon!
Love, Hermione Granger
Satisfied with what she had written, she tied this piece of parchment on Pig and sent him on his way. She left a bit of food and water in Crookshank's bowl and went to find Rory. Rory was smiled as she saw the picture of Hermione and Viktor.
"Who is this?"
In the picture, Viktor was hugging Hermione, and both were very content.
"An old boyfriend."
"What happened to him?"
"He was this famous Quidditch player while I dated him. He kept traveling and I had to concentrate upon my studies so we mutually broke up. He was a great guy though."
"Do you still talk to him?"
"Not really. He is really busy with his work and I am busy with school. But at least we don't hate each other right?"
"Yeah. I am still friends with all of my ex-boyfriends too."
"Ok, romance is not my topic of choice. Let's go see that movie!"
They both left the room and got into Rory's car. On the way there, they talked about Yale and two certain boys.
"So Rory, how does it feel to go back to school and meet a old enemy?"
"Strangely enough, not that bad. When he left school, we didn't leave in completely horrible terms. I mean, yeah, I did get mad at him and everything but before he left, we smiled at each other. I mean, yeah, he did call me Mary right before, but I really didn't mind that all that much. But what about you and Draco?"
Hermione sighed.
"Truthfully, him and I are at worst terms before we left. He threw these insults at me and my friends all the time. He did everything in his power to get me into trouble and he always used to glare at me as though I was venom."
"Wow, what a enemy."
"The worst. But this thing about it is, Malfoy hated all muggle things and anything related to a muggle was just horrid to him, which is why he hated me so much. It surprised me that he is so close to his muggle cousin when he hates so many things muggle related. But it really surprises me to see him here, in America, in a muggle university. I never thought I would see the day. But I guess that he changed. I don't know. I really didn't quite figure him yet. He makes absolutely no sense to me."
Hermione then turned on the radio to hear a soft Savage Garden song.
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
"Ror, wouldn't it be the most wonderful thing in the world if a guy serenaded you with this song?"
"Yeah, but I would personally be happy if a guy serenaded me with Cyndi Lauper's Time after Time. I don't know. I just like that song. I remember when mom wanted to watch Romy and Michelle's High School reunion and I heard that song."
"It must be great growing up with Lorelai. I mean, she is such a great person. I guess it is because since I was 11, I went to Hogwarts and didn't really get to spend that much time with my mom or dad."
"Well, I wish I knew how it felt to go to a wizarding school!"
Hermione laughed.
"It was a lifetime experience."
Rory smiled as she pulled into the parking lot of her apartment building.
"Here we are."
"How in heavens did you afford this kind of place?"
"My grandparent's and Paris's parents are paying for it. I wonder if she came back from her date yet."
"It is almost 8 o'clock!"
"Wow, and we have classes tomorrow!"
"I have a European studies class at 10 and a philosophy class at 2. Then I have this Greek mythology class at 6 at night."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I have Journalism at 9, astronomy at 3 and Western studies at 6. I think I was suppose to have a philosophy class today at 4, but I remember that I pasted by that room and the teacher posted a note on how it was to be cancelled for the day."
"The same for me, but it was physics at 3."
They continued on about how tired they would be the next day and how hard all their classes would be while going to Rory's apartment. While still in the Lobby, her cell phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mary."
Rory groaned and mouthed to Hermione 'Tristan."
"What do you want bible boy?"
"You, me, and a hot tub. You can stick Hermione if you get really into it."
Rory groaned.
"TRISTAN!"
Hermione stared at Rory as intently. 'I will tell you later.' Hermione nodded and watched Rory scream into the phone some more.
"Tristan did you ever decide to grow up?"
"No, I like staying this way. It gets the ladies."
"You mean those substance-less, mindless girls who seem to have no respect for themselves to have ever stooped so low as to date you?"
"Ouch Mary, that hurts."
"What do you want Tristan?"
"We need to work on that paper thing for English. Remember? The outline is to be promptly on her desk on Monday and I don't think you would want to spend your weekend with me right?"
"I can't meet tomorrow though. I have 3 classes!"
"What about your cousin?"
"She does too."
"Why do you guys push yourselves so hard?"
"We aren't. We are only taking 5 classes."
"Five classes? Do you want to not get any sleep? Did you not learn anything from English today? Yale is not a easy school Mary."
"Well, I am sorry oh high and mighty Tristan. How many classes are you and your cousin taking?"
"4."
"But that is only one less than me!"
"But it is the maximum you should take unless you want no sleep!"
"Why are you nagging at me?"
"I bet you are throwing around your hands when you are talking on the phone."
He was right.
"Am not."
"Are too."
"Ok, let's stop before we start to sound like kindergarteners. *sigh* I guess we have no choice but to meet on Saturday. So I will be seeing you in 2 days ok?"
"What about Friday. We don't have classes on Friday."
"I have to go to a family thing."
"Fine. See you on Saturday then."
"Bye."
"Bye Mary."
Rory groaned as Hermione patiently waited for her.
"Well?"
"We are meeting the 2 little boys on Saturday."
"No."
"Sorry Herm but we don't have much of a say in this."
"Why can't we do it on Friday and get it over with?"
"I think that your aunt and my grandmother is throwing a party for the return of her niece. I think your mom might have told her that you are here. So we are obliged to go and act as though we really want to be there."
"Well that is just folly!"
"I know, but what other choice do we have?"
"You're right. Why do you have to be right Rory?!"
Rory laughed.
"Sorry. Oh, you know what, it is almost 9 and I think both of us need to get some rest or else we are going to fall asleep in our classes tomorrow. Why don't you stay over? We actually have a 3 bedroom apartment so you can use the guestroom."
"I would love too. Are you sure I wouldn't be in the way?"
"Not at all."
"Thanks!"
"And if you need clothes, you can borrow something from me ok?"
"But I need my books."
"I can take you home tomorrow morning to get them since you can't drive."
"I will get them by myself tomorrow. I am beat from those car rides and that visit. I might just go and disapporate."
"Huh?"
"Disappear from your apartment, reappear at my apartment, get my stuff, and reappear at your apartment again. Saves gas and you won't even have to wake up."
Rory was confused but since she still didn't understand everything about the wizarding world, she nodded and smiled. They both entered a very luxurious apartment and dropped all their things on the floor of the living room. Hermione was amazed.
"This place is so huge."
"Yeah. I am not really that much used to it but grandma insisted."
"Just like Aunt Emily to do that. Well, I am completely beat right now so to your right is the bathroom, across from it is your room. There is toiletry in the cupboards and extra towels in there also. I am going to go use the other bathroom so goodnight!"
Both girls showered, and set into to go to sleep, happy with all the events that had taken place that day.
A/N: I know it isn't spectaculat or anything but it works for now. It is to put everything into place. :-D R/R please!
"So Herm, what you want to do tonight."
"I haven't went out and watched a movie in so long! There is no electronics allowed in Hogwarts so I didn't have much of a chance to watch anything for years! In the summer, I would travel. So let's borrow a movie!"
"Movie night! I know what we need! A good Julia Roberts movie is unbeatable! I have a few at home. Why don't you come over to my apartment for the night?"
"I would love to! But first."
Hermione got up and got the piece of Parchment sent to her from Ron.
"My friend Ron sent me a letter and I have to respond or he might think something is wrong. Plus, I have to send Pig back home."
Rory looked a bit confused but smiled. Hermione read:
Dear Hermione,
I just have to know, how is school in the Muggle world? I can't imagine how it would feel to go to a muggle school. I would love to experience one, but I didn't even take a muggle course in Hogwarts so how would I know right? Anyhow, the wizarding world is the same as usual. You-Know-Who is still in Azkaban and Harry just won another Quidditch game. No big surprise huh? He has been pretty busy with all that work he does for the ministry. I told him to take a vacation, but I think Harry actually likes to work. I find that weird. I am getting Jessica to work on him. Anne says hi and hopes that you are alright. Ginny also wants to say that she is fine and she wants you to know that being Head Girl is a lot harder than it looked. She wanted to know how you did all that. But I think Neville is distracting her sometimes. I am serious, I have no idea how does two got together. But anyway, I have to go. Write back as soon as you can, I am worried about you, tell me what it feels like, ok?
Ron Weasley
"Rory, can you wait a minute? I need to respond to Ron really fast."
"Sure."
Hermione thought for a moment and handed Rory a photo book.
"Here, you can see what my friends look like."
Rory opened the book and almost dropped the album.
"The people in the photos are moving!"
"Yeah. Surprised me the first time too. I have their names written on the bottom so you won't question upon whom you are looking at."
Rory returned to the photo book while Hermione began to write:
Dear Ron,
I am doing just fine, and I hope that you are too. The muggle world is one big adventure and full of surprises. Yale, the muggle school that I am attending, is even harder that Hogwarts, if you can believe that! Say hello to Harry, Jessica, Ginny, Neville, and Anne for me. I miss all of you very dearly. The only wonderful thing about attending an American muggle school is that I get to hang out with my wonderful cousin, Rory. She is actually with me right now. Don't worry, she knows that I am a witch. Another thing, my English professor is a witch sent by Dumbledore. That man misses nothing! Oh, and I almost forgot! Draco Malfoy is here. Yeah, unbelievable, I know. But for some odd reason, he is here attending the muggle school and I have English with him. I find this completely amazing, since he did hate all muggle things. I never thought he would step out of the wizarding world! I want to know why he is here. He obviously will not tell me so you have to find out for me ok? Well, I am now going to go to Rory's apartment and watch a movie (your father would know how to explain this better than me). I miss you all! Write back soon!
Love, Hermione Granger
Satisfied with what she had written, she tied this piece of parchment on Pig and sent him on his way. She left a bit of food and water in Crookshank's bowl and went to find Rory. Rory was smiled as she saw the picture of Hermione and Viktor.
"Who is this?"
In the picture, Viktor was hugging Hermione, and both were very content.
"An old boyfriend."
"What happened to him?"
"He was this famous Quidditch player while I dated him. He kept traveling and I had to concentrate upon my studies so we mutually broke up. He was a great guy though."
"Do you still talk to him?"
"Not really. He is really busy with his work and I am busy with school. But at least we don't hate each other right?"
"Yeah. I am still friends with all of my ex-boyfriends too."
"Ok, romance is not my topic of choice. Let's go see that movie!"
They both left the room and got into Rory's car. On the way there, they talked about Yale and two certain boys.
"So Rory, how does it feel to go back to school and meet a old enemy?"
"Strangely enough, not that bad. When he left school, we didn't leave in completely horrible terms. I mean, yeah, I did get mad at him and everything but before he left, we smiled at each other. I mean, yeah, he did call me Mary right before, but I really didn't mind that all that much. But what about you and Draco?"
Hermione sighed.
"Truthfully, him and I are at worst terms before we left. He threw these insults at me and my friends all the time. He did everything in his power to get me into trouble and he always used to glare at me as though I was venom."
"Wow, what a enemy."
"The worst. But this thing about it is, Malfoy hated all muggle things and anything related to a muggle was just horrid to him, which is why he hated me so much. It surprised me that he is so close to his muggle cousin when he hates so many things muggle related. But it really surprises me to see him here, in America, in a muggle university. I never thought I would see the day. But I guess that he changed. I don't know. I really didn't quite figure him yet. He makes absolutely no sense to me."
Hermione then turned on the radio to hear a soft Savage Garden song.
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
"Ror, wouldn't it be the most wonderful thing in the world if a guy serenaded you with this song?"
"Yeah, but I would personally be happy if a guy serenaded me with Cyndi Lauper's Time after Time. I don't know. I just like that song. I remember when mom wanted to watch Romy and Michelle's High School reunion and I heard that song."
"It must be great growing up with Lorelai. I mean, she is such a great person. I guess it is because since I was 11, I went to Hogwarts and didn't really get to spend that much time with my mom or dad."
"Well, I wish I knew how it felt to go to a wizarding school!"
Hermione laughed.
"It was a lifetime experience."
Rory smiled as she pulled into the parking lot of her apartment building.
"Here we are."
"How in heavens did you afford this kind of place?"
"My grandparent's and Paris's parents are paying for it. I wonder if she came back from her date yet."
"It is almost 8 o'clock!"
"Wow, and we have classes tomorrow!"
"I have a European studies class at 10 and a philosophy class at 2. Then I have this Greek mythology class at 6 at night."
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I have Journalism at 9, astronomy at 3 and Western studies at 6. I think I was suppose to have a philosophy class today at 4, but I remember that I pasted by that room and the teacher posted a note on how it was to be cancelled for the day."
"The same for me, but it was physics at 3."
They continued on about how tired they would be the next day and how hard all their classes would be while going to Rory's apartment. While still in the Lobby, her cell phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mary."
Rory groaned and mouthed to Hermione 'Tristan."
"What do you want bible boy?"
"You, me, and a hot tub. You can stick Hermione if you get really into it."
Rory groaned.
"TRISTAN!"
Hermione stared at Rory as intently. 'I will tell you later.' Hermione nodded and watched Rory scream into the phone some more.
"Tristan did you ever decide to grow up?"
"No, I like staying this way. It gets the ladies."
"You mean those substance-less, mindless girls who seem to have no respect for themselves to have ever stooped so low as to date you?"
"Ouch Mary, that hurts."
"What do you want Tristan?"
"We need to work on that paper thing for English. Remember? The outline is to be promptly on her desk on Monday and I don't think you would want to spend your weekend with me right?"
"I can't meet tomorrow though. I have 3 classes!"
"What about your cousin?"
"She does too."
"Why do you guys push yourselves so hard?"
"We aren't. We are only taking 5 classes."
"Five classes? Do you want to not get any sleep? Did you not learn anything from English today? Yale is not a easy school Mary."
"Well, I am sorry oh high and mighty Tristan. How many classes are you and your cousin taking?"
"4."
"But that is only one less than me!"
"But it is the maximum you should take unless you want no sleep!"
"Why are you nagging at me?"
"I bet you are throwing around your hands when you are talking on the phone."
He was right.
"Am not."
"Are too."
"Ok, let's stop before we start to sound like kindergarteners. *sigh* I guess we have no choice but to meet on Saturday. So I will be seeing you in 2 days ok?"
"What about Friday. We don't have classes on Friday."
"I have to go to a family thing."
"Fine. See you on Saturday then."
"Bye."
"Bye Mary."
Rory groaned as Hermione patiently waited for her.
"Well?"
"We are meeting the 2 little boys on Saturday."
"No."
"Sorry Herm but we don't have much of a say in this."
"Why can't we do it on Friday and get it over with?"
"I think that your aunt and my grandmother is throwing a party for the return of her niece. I think your mom might have told her that you are here. So we are obliged to go and act as though we really want to be there."
"Well that is just folly!"
"I know, but what other choice do we have?"
"You're right. Why do you have to be right Rory?!"
Rory laughed.
"Sorry. Oh, you know what, it is almost 9 and I think both of us need to get some rest or else we are going to fall asleep in our classes tomorrow. Why don't you stay over? We actually have a 3 bedroom apartment so you can use the guestroom."
"I would love too. Are you sure I wouldn't be in the way?"
"Not at all."
"Thanks!"
"And if you need clothes, you can borrow something from me ok?"
"But I need my books."
"I can take you home tomorrow morning to get them since you can't drive."
"I will get them by myself tomorrow. I am beat from those car rides and that visit. I might just go and disapporate."
"Huh?"
"Disappear from your apartment, reappear at my apartment, get my stuff, and reappear at your apartment again. Saves gas and you won't even have to wake up."
Rory was confused but since she still didn't understand everything about the wizarding world, she nodded and smiled. They both entered a very luxurious apartment and dropped all their things on the floor of the living room. Hermione was amazed.
"This place is so huge."
"Yeah. I am not really that much used to it but grandma insisted."
"Just like Aunt Emily to do that. Well, I am completely beat right now so to your right is the bathroom, across from it is your room. There is toiletry in the cupboards and extra towels in there also. I am going to go use the other bathroom so goodnight!"
Both girls showered, and set into to go to sleep, happy with all the events that had taken place that day.
A/N: I know it isn't spectaculat or anything but it works for now. It is to put everything into place. :-D R/R please!