A/n: I hope this gets out fast. I'm trying! Honestly, I am! School is getting so much harder and I can't even imagine what it is going to be like in 9th grade... Oh gosh... I hate homework and teachers. It's so lame. Well I'm sorry to say that chapters will be coming out slow since I'm working on so much...(i.e. homework, this fan fic, my next fan fic, friends, family time...) So sorry about that...
Sorry this is taking so long... first of all this is going to be a BIG chapter and socond of all this chapter got erased when I was in the middle of it. Talk about a LONG time! I was soooo angry! That's okay I guess I have to try extra harder to get these chapters out!
Nightgodess: Sorry to say but the movie is a chick flick... It was funny though...
BeaumontRulz: Yeah, Ron ISN'T a good prize. I hate his guts. Lol... well you'll see what I have in store for him. It'll all become a BIG shocker in the end. I might have to change some names though for it to all work out. Either that or I have to figure something even more evil. I want to follow what the movie did because it was hella good. Oh well...Kinda too late to change the names now... Oh shucks... It would be too confusing...
Siren713: Yes! Writer's block is EVIL! Just like me on some occasions...LOL...
Tamar-shaki: Thanks!
DarkRaven-04: I'm doing alright...just slightly depressed but I'm holding up okay. I sent you the new summary, have you gotten it yet? Well of course there will be rivalry! What kind of story would this be without it? LOL...
Potterfan36041: Sorry about that... I know that I spelt something wrong in the 2nd chapter when I was re-reading it. I put slip instead of split... LOL... Well I'm not going to bother changing them because I don't have enough free time to write a story and edit it fully. I do try though!
Peachy1st: Yeah and she will...Slowly. You'll see what happens! I have a feeling you'll like it but that's all I can really tell you if you haven't seen the movie. And if you have then I'm changing it a lot but with the same idea...
Blue-Willow22: Thanks!
Jennifer-JAM: Thanks and that means a lot!
HotBabe9632005: Yeah it is a Harry and Hermione story... It's a little confusing at first but you'll get the idea later in the story... LOL...I don't think Ron even deserves Hermione because I hate him but that's a different story...
DogHouse: Yeah this chapter should be fun... the party isn't going to be a big deal or anything but I bet you are just dying to know when Harry and Hermione get together... I can't tell you because if I did I'd have to kill you... LOL... just playing... Right now Hermione is VERY confused (if you couldn't tell) and she doesn't know who she's really in love with. She thinks it's Ron but she just might be wrong...
Black-Wolffe: I know, I know. They'll start showing more feelings for each other soon enough but you'll just have to keep reading (and reviewing) to find out!
PhoeNixTeaRS1990: LOL but like I said in my author's note, I'm honestly trying!
Sylverwings: Yeah I did write A Cinderella Story...LOL... Harry might have feelings for Hermione. She might like him too. MIGHT...I'm a twisted writer and I love to keep you at the edge of your seat. I do try but I'm not as good as some others...
GreenEvans: Well if you ever get the chance, you should see it... A bit of a Comedy/ Chick Flick... Just how I like it... LOL...Harry is going to be the better catch but it'll take some time for Hermione to realize it. She's a bit dense... if you hadn't noticed... She's always deep in thought but she'll soon realize everything.
RedAndGold4LeafClovers: Thanks and sorry if it's too short. I'm trying, honestly!
Miss-Myrtle360: I'm fully aware of that and I have a different plan worked out for it. It doesn't happen until later because I'm making it stretch...I'm twisting this story around but mainly everything in the movie will happen at some point in this story.. I know that the probability of Ginny and Draco getting together is slim to none but I thought they made a cute couple... By the way Draco's dad is dead and Narcissa is the only one that remains from Draco's family...more about that later...
NOW FOR THE CHAPTER...
Disclaimer: I don't own nothing. If I did I'd have Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton at my house right NOW! LOL...I'm such a kidder...
Chapter 3
Rays of sun hit the sleeping Hermione and warmed her skin. She covered her face with her blanket in attempt to hide from the sun. She groaned as she tried to find a comfortable spot so she could go back to sleep. "Five more minutes" she mumbled. She pulled the covers up high enough so that her feet were sticking out at the end of the bed. Harry entered the room after he heard Hermione say something. He was already awake and was reading next to the fireplace. He crept towards the end of the bed and gently tickled Hermione's feet with his hands.
"GET IT OFF!" Hermione screamed as she sat straight up in fear that a bug was crawling on her foot.
Harry, on the other hand, couldn't stop laughing at the horrified look Hermione drew on her face. Her eyes were wide open and her eyes were screwed up. It was a hilarious scene for Harry.
"Hey!" Hermione protested towards Harry's hysterical laughing. "That wasn't funny! You know I don't' fancy anything with more that four legs!"
"You-should've-seen-the-look-on-your-face!" Harry said in between breathless-laughs.
Hermione put a fake hurt look on her face and slowly got out of bed. It was funny but not cause the fact that she was actually scared for a moment. She grabbed her robe and got up to stretch. She groggily walked to the bathroom so she could take a refreshing morning shower. Harry beat her to the bathroom.
"I don't think so. I'm going to take a shower first" Harry said guarding the door.
"What?" Hermione said. "I'm going to take a shower"
Harry slipped off his shirt revealing his bare back to Hermione. He paused in front of the mirror and admired himself in it. Hermione giggled at him for acting so stupid. He didn't have his glasses anymore since he got contacts right before they left Hogwarts. He messed his already messed up hair and shot a grin at Hermione. She smiled back as she stood at the doors entrance. Harry was now only in his boxers. He teased the elastic strap warning Hermione that he was actually going to take them off. He turned his back towards her and slipped his boxers off. He revealed his bare butt to Hermione. She clasped a hand over her mouth to stop her from screaming.
"HARRY!" she practically screamed in shock.
He pretended as if he didn't hear her. Se backed away from the door and sat on the bed. Oh Merlin! I just saw Harry's ass. I wonder if he wanted me to see it. Nah. We are just friends. His arse was kind of cute, though. I wouldn't mind seeing it again. HERMIONE! NO! Hermione mentally slapped herself for checking Harry out like that and wanting more. Ron, Ron, Ron, She chanted in her mind.
"Mione?" Harry called from the shower.
"Yes?"
"Could you get me my shampoo by my suitcase?" Harry asked.
"Uhm, sure"
She walked towards Harry's open suitcase and grabbed his shampoo. She crossed the room to the bathroom. Oh Merlin, the shower curtain is clear. I don't want to see anything 'extra'. She shut her eyes and entered the bathroom. She felt her way around until her hand met Harry's. He squeezed her hand and one by one she opened her eyes. The curtain was all steamy so she couldn't see anything. She released a sigh of relief as she handed the shampoo to Harry. He grinned at her as a 'thanks' and gave her a wink. Hermione just weakly smiled back.
She went back to her place where she sat on the bed. She went to her suitcase because she remembered that Ginny had asked her to help with party favors and stuff for her party later today. She also needed to get something to wear for Ginny's weird party theme. Hermione didn't have anything that had to do with 'golf'. The only thing she knew about muggle golf is that it is extremely boring or so Mr. Weasely once told her.
"Harry, I'm going downstairs to find Gin and I'll be back up in a bit" Hermione yelled out so Harry would be aware that she was leaving.
She went downstairs to find Ginny sitting at the table all by herself. She looked extremely nervous and was playing with her cup of coffee. When Hermione sat down she jumped and looked away from her. Ginny looked into her cup of coffee and then around the room.
"Gin? What's bugging you?" Hermione asked as she poured herself a cup of coffee.
"Um-n-n-n-nothing" Ginny managed to mutter out.
Lavender soon joined them to the table. Hermione was glad to see her old friend sitting at the very same table but was more concerned with Ginny's mood. The two girls watched as Lavender poured herself a cup of coffee.
"Hey" Lavender said as she noticed that Ginny and Hermione was staring at her, making her very uncomfortable.
"Hi" Ginny squeaked.
"Hey Lav" Hermione said facing Lavender. "So when did you get in?"
"Last night. Late last night" Lavender said sipping her coffee.
"Oh! How was your flight?" Hermione asked.
"Dreadful, the guy next to me was a snoring horse!" Lavender said.
They both giggled. Ginny managed to enter the conversation and joined their fit of giggles.
"So, Hermione? Gin told me you had a secret hot date? Who is it?" Lavender said anxiously.
Her anxiousness reminded Hermione of Hogwarts days when Lavender and Parvati were two little gossiping girls. They always were laughing about someone or something. "Harry" Hermione answered.
"I knew it! I mean I knew you two would always end up together! You guys make such a cute couple! I mean, I did hear he liked you. Well of course that was in our Hogwarts days and..." Lavender bursted out.
"Really?" Hermione said taking more interest into what Lavender was saying. I wonder if it's true.
"Yes!" Lavender said.
"So, Gin and me were supposed to go shopping for her bachelorette party" Hermione added.
"Really? Cool" Lavender replied.
"Want to come? Of course, if that's alright with you, Gin"
"C-c-course" Ginny said trying to sound and look more normal.
"Well I'll just tell Harry" Hermione said as she was excusing herself from the table. "Be back in a sec"
Hermione raced up the stairs and found a dressed Harry reading his Quidditch book once more. She entered the room and went straight to her suitcase so she could get something to wear for their shopping day. She picked out a pair of long jeans and a green tank top. She went to the bathroom and got changed.
"Looking good, where are you off to?" Harry asked as Hermione entered the room once more.
"Shopping with Gin and Lav" Hermione answered briskly.
"Oh, mind if I tag along? I could drive you guys there" Harry offered.
"Really? That would be the greatest!" Hermione said. "You are the greatest"
"No problem" Harry answered. Greatest, huh? What about your dear, Ron? I thought it was him you were after. That's why you hired me.
Hermione left the room to tell the others. Harry sat in the room and put the book down and rubbed his temples. Suddenly he heard knocking on the door. He stood up to answer it. He opened the door only to reveal a blonde headed boy who was about the same height as he with blue eyes. Oh great, Malfoy is here. As if my day couldn't get any more worse. Why is this stupid git doing here?
"Yes?" Harry asked in the most polite voice he could offer to one of his Hogwarts enemies.
"Hi." Draco started. "I was wondering...What you were going to do today...because I was wondering if you maybe wanted to hang out or something? I am having a bachelor party tonight as well as Gin and I want to invite you"
"Alright." Harry said briskly.
"So what about your plans today?" Draco asked in a somewhat nervous voice.
"Nothing. I'm just following the girls around"
"Oh- well do you maybe want to do something?"
"Sure" Harry said through gritted teeth. Oh great, now look what you've done.
"Alright, then I guess I'll come with you guys and me and you can go our separate ways at the shopping center"
"Okay"
Harry shut the door as Draco left. Great, just great. I get to spend the day with Malfoy. Perfectly brilliant. Harry let out a heavy sigh and retrieved the car keys. He made his way downstairs to see Hermione, Ginny, Draco and Lavender waiting for him in the kitchen ready to go. He led them out of the house and everyone was silent. They all piled into the car that Mr. Weasely had borrowed from the Ministry so they could use to 'fit' in. Harry had no clue where to go so Hermione sat in the front and gave him directions. She had been to New York before with her parents. They soon found out that New York city is a very busy place and there was hardly any parking.
"Ooh ooh, there's one!" Lavender shouted.
Harry quickly pulled into it before someone else could. They all got out of the car and Hermione pulled Harry aside so she could talk to him privately. Everyone else didn't seem to notice them walk away from them.
"Harry? I heard you and Draco are going to 'hang out' today" Hermione said to Harry.
"Yeah, I know"
"And you're not bothered by that?" Hermione asked.
"Well I just can't say no. I mean I'm going to attend his wedding in a few days"
"Yeah, that's true. He seemed to have changed but I still don't trust him" Hermione said as she looked Harry straight in his deep emerald eyes.
"I know, Hermione. Don't worry about me"
"I know but it's just that you know how I am"
They joined the others and the girls and boys separated. Hermione, Ginny and Lavender went straight to Bloomingdale. Draco and Harry went down the busy street to browse around. They weren't too sure where they were going. They just wanted to kill some time. They also needed to plan out Draco's bachelor party. He didn't have a place in mind or anything so they had a lot of work to do. They continued to walk down the street until they passed a club called 40/40. They entered the club and found somewhere to sit. It was fairly empty because it was still daytime. They ordered a few drinks and started to chat.
"So..." Draco said trying to desperately break the awkward silence between the two of them.
"So" Harry replied.
"Look Harry, I know you kind of disapprove of me and Gin getting married but I have to let you know that things have changed"
"Oh yeah? Like what?"
"Well I don't think in a million years my father would have let me get married to Ginny Weasely but his death set me and my mum free. You don't know what it was like when he was around"
"He died? How?"
"I don't know and I'm hoping to never find out. He just went to work one day and we received a notice that he had passed"
"O-o-oh?"
"Yeah. My mum says that as long as I'm happy she'll support all of my decisions. I know we used to be big time enemies in grade school but I'm trying to put our differences aside."
"I know and I'm trying too but it's hard to forget everything"
Harry and Draco continued to talk. They decided that this club would be the perfect place for a bachelor party. They made a few arrangements and planned the rest of the evening.
Meanwhile, the girls were still in Bloomingdale's picking out outfits for the party. Hermione chose a white pleated skirt with a golfer's plaid vest over a white long sleeve shirt. She found matching socks that matched her vest. Ginny chose a dress that was printed with pink and green golfer's plaid. Lavender just got a pair of long jeans, a plain light green shirt, and a golfer's plaid hat to match her outfit. The girls paid for their outfits and made their way out of the store so they could meet up with the boys to go home. They went back to the car to find that Harry and Draco were already there waiting for them.
"Found some stuff?" Draco said noticing all of their shopping bags.
"Yes" Ginny replied as she went over to Draco and kissed him gently on the lips.
"Ready to go?" Harry asked.
They piled into the car once more and drove back to the house so they could get some rest before their parties later that evening. Harry and Hermione walked up to their room and almost at once they both collapsed on the bed, tired from the days activities.
"Long day, eh?" Harry asked.
"Yeah" Hermione said.
They both fell asleep on the bed for a nap since they were both exhausted. You wouldn't think they would be exhausted from their activities but they very much were. Hermione woke first from her refreshing nap to see that it was already 4:30PM! She shot out of bed and started rummaging through her bags for her clothes she bought. She grabbed them and a towel and set off to take a shower. She jumped in the shower and let the icy water run through her hair. She thought to take a cold shower so it would make her wake up more. She got out of the shower and dried her hair with her wand. She got dressed and put some make up on. She re-entered the room to see that Harry had woken up from his nap as well. She quickly grabbed her purse and kissed Harry on the cheek. Oh my Merlin! What the hell did I just do?
"Sorry" Hermione said as her cheeks began to turn red.
"That's okay" Harry insisted.
"I go to go. See you later!" Hermione said as she left the room and sped down the stairs.
END OF CHAPTER
I know I said there was going to be a lot of things happening in this chapter but I decided to save it for the next chapter. I promise you that you'll love the next chapter. Sorry this chapter took so long, but I was really lazy. I stayed home from school today because I have the flu... So I'll try and update soon! The more reviews I get, the faster I work...keep that in mind!
