A/N: Okay, here is Chapter 3! I know it's rather short, but I wanted to save the Burrow for the next chapter. That's when everything will get really good! Please review; it really motivates me to write new chapters! Feel free to add this story/me to your favorites list:)

Chapter 3 - Rescue Me

Hermione sat anxiously on her trunk in front of the empty fireplace. Ron had called her last night on the telephone, which he was STILL calling the fellytone. However, heHAD learned not to yell after the call he had made to Harry that one time. They agreed that Ron, Mr. Weasley, and Mrs. Weasley would come to pick Hermione up at 3 'o clock that afternoon.

'Where are they?' Hermione thought, checking her watch for the fourth time in the last two minutes. Hermione was all packed and ready to go. She knew this would be the best summer of her life. She would be spending the summer with Ron! Hermione pictured herself and Ron at the Burrow laughing and talking. She wished desperately that a new sort of relationship betweenthem would be the result of the summer.

Suddenly green flames crackled in the fireplace.

"Mum...Dad...the Weasley's are here!" Hermione yelled as her excitement rose.

Just as the Granger's hurried into the living room(looking rather frightened at the sight of the green flames), Ron emerged.

"Ron!" Before she knew what she was doing, Hermione jumped up and threw her arms around the red-haired boy. After all, she hadn't seen him in what seemed like ages.

"I...er...'lo Hermione" Ron stammered as she released him. They both turned shades of crimson. There was an awkward silence before Mr. Weasley stepped out of the fireplace followed by Mrs. Weasley.

"Hello, Hermione, dear." Mrs. Weasley said warmly.

"Thank you so much for inviting me to stay at the Burrow this summer, Mrs. Weasley...I believe you've met my mum and dad." Hermione said, gesturing to her mother and father.

"Yes, we have. It's nice to see you both again." said Mr. Weasley rushing forward. He looked as if he were in heaven. His eyes were very large as he looked around at the Muggle items in the house.

Hermione stepped over to Ronwhile the adults talked. He seemed even taller and there was still a pink twinge to his ears.

"Er...how has your summer been so far, Ron?" Hermione asked as she looked shyly at her shoes.

"Oh...uh...it's been fine. How 'bout yours?" Ron replied, rocking on the balls of his feet with his hands buried deep in his pockets.

"Yeah, it's been okay. Have you heard from Harry? He's sent me a letter or two. I think he's still pretty torn up about Sirius."

"Yeah, I've gotten a couple of owls. I've invited him to stay with us, too. The Order will go get him on Tuesday." Ron replied in a rather regretful tone. He really wanted to spend the summer along with Hermione, but he didn't want to have a repeat of the row last summer.

"Oh, great." Hermione said in what she hoped was a cheerful voice(obviously she didn't pick up the regret in Ron's voice). Harry was one of her best friends, but he had been so moody for the last year.

'Stop it!' she commanded herself, 'Poor Harry has just lost the only parent figure he's ever had! He has every right to be moody!' Hermione felt so selfish; she just wanted to spend the summer with Ron. She had completely forgotten about Harry. However, today was only Sunday. She would have a little time with Ron before Harry arrived.

"Ready to go, you two?" Mrs. Weasley asked as she bewitched Hermione's trunk to hover a few inches above the floor.

"Yes, I've just got to find Crookshanks." Hermione replied looking around. She spotted an orange bottle-brush tail sticking out from under the large couch. Hermione said her goodbyes and called to Crookshanks, who jumped reluctantly into her arms.

Using the Floo Powder, Ron departed first followed by Hermione and Crookshanks, Mrs. Weasley and Hermione's trunk, and finally Mr. Weasley(he was ratherslowabout leaving the interesting Muggle house). Although Crookshanks squirmed in her arms, Hermione felt so happy to be going to the Burrow; it was as if she had been rescued by her prince.

A/N: How did you like it? It's gonna get good in the next chapter! PLEASE REVIEW!