Hey guys and gals! I survived Hurricane Jeanne obviously, hence the fact that you're reading this chapter. I couldn't wait to write this, I have had so many ideas of what's going to happen. And thanks to my loyal reviewers, I'll acknowledge you at the end of this story. And as you know about me and not owning anything, not to waste time, more story....
While they slept for a while a gray owl flew in and clicked her beak. It was a letter for Hermione from Madame Summit.
'Dear Miss Granger,
Seems as though you have been qualified to enter this competition. It will spread over five days, one day for every event. The train leaves on Sunday at 7:30 am and you will come home on Thursday. Please send back your information sheet within 5 hours of receiving this letter. If you decide to enter no need to worry about train tickets or hotel fair, all of that will be done for you ahead of time. Only you and your coach are allowed to come with you. Your family and friends will have to buy their own way. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Ms. Marie Summit.'
Hermione read the letter over five times. She couldn't believe it, she had gotten into one of the hardest competitions. She woke Draco.
"Sweetie guess what?" asked Hermione, smiling.
Draco looked at her to let her know that he was listening.
"I got into this competition! And only I qualified out of my entire group. And it says that only my coach can come with me. And I have to send in my response right away!" exclaimed Hermione.
"That's wonderful darling! I'm so proud of you. What day is it and how long will it be?" asked Draco, stretching out.
"Um, well I leave on Sunday and I don't come back until Thursday." Said Hermione, filling out her information sheet.
Draco thought for a moment. Then he got a very glum look on his face. He got up and went over to Hermione, who was writing fiercely on the paper.
"Hermione dearest, I can't come with you this time." Draco said.
Hermione looked up.
"Why not?"
"Sunday is my first day of work. I'm starting on a big story, they're giving me a great thing to do and I'm going to be working on it all week. I can't get time off on my first week. I hope you understand?" asked Draco, placing a hand on her back.
"Of course sweetie. I know, I almost forgot that was your first day. But I'll be fine, as long as you watch it every day on the 'tellie'. And I'll be thinking of you." Said Hermione, finishing up her paper.
Draco nodded and started to make lunch. After Hermione had sent off the letter she went through all of her things to see what she was going to pack. She pulled out a medium sized olive green suitcase from under her bed.
She packed five leotards, five outfits and underclothes, socks, and extra bathroom stuff like soap, hair stuff, tooth brush and tooth paste. She sniffed the air and it smelled wonderful. Seemed as though Draco was making macaroni and cheese.
"Wow, you're cute and you can cook. Hmm, very nice combination." Hermione said, slipping under his arm.
"Thank you. What else do you want?" said Draco, stirring the pot.
"Macaroni is just fine love. I'll set up everything." Said Hermione when someone knocked on the door.
It was Ron and Jill. (I know it's been a long time since we've seen these characters, sorry. They just didn't fit in anywhere at the time.)
"Hi 'Mione. Is it alright that we stopped by?" asked Jill stepping in.
"No it's no problem. We were just about to have lunch." Said Hermione, hugging them both.
"We won't stay long. Just wanted to tell you that the wedding is going to start on New Year's eve ending on New Year's day. And Hermione Jill wants you to be her Maid of Honor." Said Ron, taking his fiancée's hand.
"Oh, that's sweet. Thanks, I would be happy to fill the position. Draco's invited right you guys? 'Cause if he wasn't going, then I couldn't possibly come." Said Hermione, crossing her arms.
"Hold on Hermione. We had a feeling you would say something like that so of course he's invited. He's going to be one of Ron's groom's men. Right Ronny darling?" said Jill.
"Yes, of course. It wouldn't be complete with out you both there. Well, I'll be seeing you later I suppose." Said Ron.
"Ok. Oh, and guys go to Madame Summit's when you get the chance. Tell her that you're coming, if you can, to watch me and she'll give you all the information you need. Please come." Said Hermione passing Jill her note.
Jill read it over and looked up at her friend.
"I picked a bad time to stop gymnastics. But I did it for a good cause." Said Jill, taking Ron's hand again. "Of course we'll come and I'll tell Harry and Ginny when we stop by on our way home."
Hermione hugged them again and watched them drive away. Draco called and said it was time for lunch.
"Their wedding is set for both New Year's. And tomorrow morning Ginny is going to call with her good news, believe me. If she doesn't say yes, then I planned it wrong or she's in love with someone else." Said Hermione, pouring both of them some warm butterbeer.
"Don't worry about it. By the way, what do you have in mind for a Christmas gift I can get you?" asked Draco.
"Anything that you think is special is fine with me. And you really don't have to, you've given me everything already. There is one thing but there's no way that I could possibly have it. Don't worry about it. And what do you want for Christmas?" said Hermione.
"Like you, anything that you think is special." Draco said simply, eating quickly.
He finished way before her. Chugged down his drink and almost choked because it was hot. He grabbed his keys and rushed out the door. Hermione shrugged and cleaned up the stuff in the kitchen. She sat and redid some of her work when she decided to order in for some things. She was looking through, TW or Teen Witch. Hermione was only 18 her birthday was September 19. (You can check on Mrs. Rowling's site. I think that's the correct date. )
"Um, Hello. This is Hermione Granger and I would like to order a pack of your pink and blue hair clips, some of those things on page 14 and the Japanese set of those sandals please? How much will that be?" ordered Hermione.
"That would be around 1 galleon and 30 sickles please. Your stuff should be there by tomorrow morning in the mail." Said the receptionists.
"Ok thank you. The money will be sent shortly." Said Hermione, hanging up the phone and rushing upstairs to her room.
She sent the money and plopped down on her bed. While she waited for her boyfriend to come home, Hermione started reading 'The adventures of Robin Hood.' It turned out so far to be a good book. Draco came home right when she began the 4th chapter.
"I'm sorry I left without cause. It was really important." Said Draco, sitting down beside her.
"It's no problem. Sweetie pie, do you love me as much and Robin Hood loved the lady?(I forgot her name. Sorry). Would you die for me and try to rescue me if I were in trouble?" asked Hermione, thinking about her book.
"Of course. Although I think I love you more. I'd rescue you if you were ever in trouble and I would have died yesterday if someone told me I had to die to save you. But really what's all of this about?" asked Draco, taking her in his arms.
"Everything is alright. I was just curious that's all. If I hadn't of been upset about Jillian, would you still be going out with her?" asked Hermione.
"No. I probably wouldn't. We didn't have much in common, she's nice and everything but we just didn't seem to connect. As you can plainly tell because I'm with you and she's with Ron. And what about you, if I hadn't of been your coach where would you be now?" said Draco, stroking her hair.
"I'd probably still be living with my parents. Or I would have a different coach. But most likely, I'd be with my parents." Stated Hermione.
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Just like Hermione had said, Ginny called gushing about how Harry had proposed to her the night before. And of course she had said yes.
"I'll call you when I get there alright. And don't forget I'll be home next week for Christmas so don't worry." Said Hermione.
She was talking to Draco out of the window on her train. Today was the day that she was leaving, Draco was standing in front of her window keeping an eye on her the whole time.
"Are you sure you don't mind me coming?" asked Draco for the thousandth time that day.
"I'm sure baby. I'll be alright, I want you to do well on your first day so don't worry about me. And I'll be home sooner than you think." Said Hermione, smiling lovingly at him.
"Don't forget, You're braver than you believe, stronger than you feel and smarter than you think. And two things you must always remember. I love you always and I'll always be with you." Said Draco, standing on the side so his face was level with the window.
He leaned in and kissed her sweetly and jumped back down.
"I love you too." Said Hermione as the train started to move.
Hermione leaned out smiled at him and waved goodbye. Soon he was no longer visible. Hermione sat back and started to read again until someone came knocking on her compartment door. She allowed that person to enter.
"Hi, is it alright if I sit here? Every other place is full." Said a girl around Hermione's age.
"It's no problem. I'm Hermione Granger, I'm going for Madame Summit's." said Hermione, putting her book away.
"Thanks, I'm Rose Smith and I'm for Master Oliver's gym company. Hope you don't mind me asking but, whose that hot guy you were talking to at the station?" asked Rose.
"That's my boyfriend Draco. We've been going out for a month and half now. Do you have a boyfriend or something?" asked Hermione.
They talked for the entire trip. It turns out that Rose also went to Hogwarts. Hermione never noticed her because she was a transfer student from United States and she transferred in the middle of 7th year. Finally the train stopped and the girls grabbed their things.
"You actually know the Harry Potter and Ron Weasley?" questioned Rose as they were checking into the hotel.
"Yeah. They went to our school and are my very best friends. Have been since they saved me from a Mountain Troll in first year. You know, I'm used to people asking about Harry. But Ron is something new for me, he just started playing for the Cannons and he's already well known. If you liked him sorry, he's getting married soon." Said Hermione, plopping her suitcase down.
The girls were sharing a room. They were going against each other but their schedules were different. They only had one thing the same and that was the beam.
"He's getting married! To who and when! I'm going to kill this girl!" said Rose, her cheeks giving off a nice rosy color.
A/N: HI GUYS! I'LL ADD ANOTHER CHAPTER ON RIGHT AFTER THIS ONE TODAY IF I CAN THINK OF MORE STUFF. WATCH 'CLUBHOUSE' REALLY GREAT SHOW. IT HAS JEREMY SUMPTER IN IT AND IT COMES ON AT 9:00. I DON'T KNOW WHAT CHANNEL IT COMES ON IN OTHER PLACES OR AT MY OWN HOUSE, BUT WATCH IT. REALLY CUTE SHOW, EXCEPT PETE AKA, JEREMY SUMPTER, LIKES THIS GIRL FROM 'PIXEL PERFECT' NAMED JESSICA! I STARTED CRYING LITERALLY. WELL TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS CHAPTER.
-JENNIFER