Ok, here's the next chapter! I keep making stupid little mistakes! Like in the last chapter, I called Crookshanks a girl, and I accidently said that Hermione and Randy are married. You have to read closely though to see mistakes. If I do stuff like that don't mind me! Anyway, please give reviews! Thanks, luv ya!

Chapter 3- The Beginning of a Relationship?

Hermione was barely awake when she heard... "Hermione!" Hermione moaned as she sat up on her bed. Then she heard a knock on the door. "Come in!" she said. Ginny was standing at the door. She ran to Hermione and gave her a big bone crushing hug. "Oh, Hermione! I'm so glad you're staying with us! And I'm really sorry about that Randy boy and your mother. I hope everything works out here!" "Uh...Thanks, Gin, but...you're kinda squishing me," came Hermione's muffled voice. "Oops, sorry about that," laughed Ginny.
"Hey, Ginny? Are you dating Neville?" Hermione asked. "Yup," Ginny replied. "He changed so much since Hogwarts, don't you think?" "Yeah, I didn't even recognize him for a minute there. Where are the guys anyway?" said Hermione. "Oh, they're trying to cook breakfast," said Ginny. She and Hermione started laughing. "Ginny, I have to tell you something. It's about Malfoy," said Hermione. "He didn't do anything to you did he? 'Cause if he did I'll send the guys after him," said a concerned Ginny.
"No, he didn't do anything to me. But, yesterday when I was on my way to Randy's, I saw him," said Hermione. She explained the rest of the story about what happened with Draco and her giving him a ride to Ginny. "Hmmm...." started Ginny, "Do you think he's up to something?" she asked. "Dunno," said Hermione. "I also saw him the day I went to Country Buffet. He was walking by and he stared at me," "Probably likes you," joked Ginny. Hermione laughed.
"Yeah right, that ferret boy?" They both laughed again. "Hermione! Ginny! Come and have breakfast!" yelled Ron from downstairs. "Coming!" The girls yelled back. They both went downstairs, still in their pajamas. The boys were still in theirs, too, when they got downstairs. "OK, what do you girls want?" asked Neville. He had an apron and a funny looking chef hat on. The girls laughed at the sight of it. Then Hermione said, "I'll have pancakes, waffles, bacon, eggs, sausage, and toast," "Are you sure you're going to eat all that?" asked Harry, acting like her father. "Yes, father," joked Hermione. They all laughed while Neville made her a plate of her breakfast. "I'll have the same as Hermione," said Ginny, as Neville served her, too. Then the boys served themselves and joined the girls.
Suddenly, something crashed into the window. "Pig!" exclaimed a laughing Ron. He opened the window and let in his owl, Pig. He let Pig in the house and carefully untied the letter from his leg. "It's a letter from mum," said Ron. He read the letter aloud:

Dear Ron, Ginny, Harry, and Neville, How are you four? Sorry I haven't talked to you for awhile. I was just wondering if you wanted to come over for Christmas. Have any of you heard from Hermione? I'm surprised you lot haven't heard from her. But if you do, invite her to come over, too.
Happy Christmas!
Love,
Mum

"Oh my god!" said Ginny, "Christmas is in a week! I didn't even realize it!" "Me either!" said the others. "We better head to Diagon Alley for presents and stuff," said Ron. "Yeah," agreed the others. "How about we apparate there?" suggested Hermione. "Sounds good. Let's get dressed first though. Unless you want to go in your pajamas," joked Harry. So they all got dressed and met back in the kitchen. "OK, let's go!" said Neville.
With that, they all apparated to Diagon Alley. "Hey, do you guys want to visit Fred and George at their joke shop?" asked Ron. "That sounds like a great idea. I've never seen it before," said Hermione. They walked over to the joke shop. On a big sign, it read: Weasley Brother's Joke Shop! Open! The 5 of them walked in. "Hey! Ron! Ginny! Harry! Neville! Hermione?" said the 2 twins. "We haven't seen you guys in a while. Especially you, Hermione," grinned Fred.
He and George went up to everyone and gave them hugs. "Did mum invite you over for Christmas?" Ginny asked Fred and George. "Yep. She also sent us a howler for opening up the joke shop," laughed George. "So, see anything you like? For you, everything's on the house!" "Thanks, guys," said Harry. "No problem. Anything for a friend!" said George. The 3 boys shopped in the joke shop, while the girls went the Honeydukes Sweetshop to by candy to go along with the presents they were buying for the boys. "Hermione?" asked Ginny. "Yes?" replied Hermione. "Do you um...Have a crush on Harry? I mean I won't say anything if you do I was just wondering," "No," laughed Hermione, "Why would I have a crush on Harry?"
"Um...No reason. I was just asking," Hermione thought Ginny was acting very suspicious. "Ginny? Would you happen to know if Harry liked me?" Hermione asked. "No!" said Ginny quickly. Hermione glared at her. "OK, well, yeah. He likes you. But don't tell him I told you! Or else he'll kill me!" begged Ginny. "Of course I wouldn't tell him. You know I wouldn't," said Hermione. "Do you think I should go out with Harry?" "Well, if you like him definitely!" After their conversation, Ginny and Hermione went to look for the guys.
They walked in the joke shop. "Fred, George, do you know where the other guys went?" asked Hermione. "Oh yeah, they wanted us to tell you they apparated back to the house so they could wrap up your presents. They left about 10 minutes ago," said Fred. "OK, thanks. See you 2 at Christmas!" Hermione and Ginny gave the twins hugs and left.



Everyone but Hermione was sleeping. Or that's what she thought. She went downstairs and into the kitchen. Hermione took a glass from the cupboard and poured herself some ice cold water. When she turned around toward the table she saw Harry. "Oh, hey, Harry. I didn't even realize you were there," said Hermione. "Hey. I can't get to sleep," he said. "Yeah, same here," "Do you want to go sit on the couch?" Hermione asked. "Sure," Hermione and Harry walked over to the couch. "So," started Harry, "What'd you get Ron and Neville for Christmas?" "I got Ron a huge box a Bertie Botts Every Flavored Beans and a book called 'Muggle Devices', and I got Neville a big box of Butterbeer, a Remembrall and I think that's it,"
"What'd you get for Ginny?" asked Hermione. "I got her a cat, believe it or not," laughed Harry, "and extendable ears from Fred and George," he finished. "A cat?!? Wow, Harry! Is it a boy or girl?" said Hermione in amazment. "It's a boy. I wonder what she's going to name it," said Harry. Hermione smiled. Neither Harry nor Hermione said anything for 5 minutes. Hermione rested her head on Harry's shoulder. He put his arm around her. Hermione looked up at Harry, and kissed him.



When Harry woke up in the morning, Hermione was gone. He was pretty relieved, really. He didn't want the others to find out what happened last night. Harry walked over to the kitchen. He found Hermione cooking breakfast. "Morning," he said. "Good morning," she replied back. "Um...Hermione?" "Yes?" Harry walked over to her and said "Do you think the others saw us last night?"
"No clue," she lied. She didn't tell Harry that Ginny woke her up. Ginny woke her up so Ron and Neville wouldn't wonder what's going on. She didn't want anything bad ruining one another's relationship. Ginny kind of sensed Ron liked Hermione but she didn't want to ask him. He might not have, though. "Good morning!" came Ron's voice. "Good morning, Ron," said Hermione and Harry. "I'll go get the other's for breakfast," said Harry. "OK," replied the other two.
"Hermione, what were you doing with Harry last night?" Ron asked. Hermione froze. "Um...I uh- Well, we-" "You kissed last night didn't you?" Hermione nodded. She hoped Ron wouldn't get mad. "I knew it! So are you two going out?" said Ron with excitement. "I dunno," replied Hermione. "You two would make the perfect couple," said Ron.