Forgotten Yesterday
Chapter 17: Food and Fun
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any characters borrowed for use in this story.
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It was a good night for a Wednesday and when they entered the small pub there were only a few tables left. Despite the crowd the moment they started to walk toward a table Rosmetta came over to greet them.
"Harry Potter!" She gave him a big hug. "It has been weeks since you were in here last. I was starting to think you found another place to spend your hard earned salary."
"I had a lot of work to grade. I'm sorry." he flashed one of his patented grin and all was forgiven. Until the older witch laid her eyes on Hermione.
For a moment Hermione almost thought Rosmeretta had remembered her from her days as one of Harry's friends.
"And who is this lovely lady Harry?"
"This is Hermione Granger." Harry answered quickly expecting recognition.
"Oh…. So this is the new potions master. I have heard lots about you. The last person the student talked about this much was Snape. But I can assure you, my dear, the things they say about you are much nicer. So what can I get for you kids. I already know what Miss Kaity wants.
"Ummm… House special?" Harry looked to Hermione and when she nodded her assent he placed the order. Soon a pair of butterbeers sat before them and they were left to themselves.
"'Mione, I thought she would…"
"Don't worry about it, Harry. I didn't figure she would. I wasn't in here that often." Only ever Hogsmead trip of her life she added in her thoughts.
"You guys are being to serious." Kaitlyn added looking between the adults. "Can we go to Weasley's before we go home?"
"No, Kaity. I'm pretty sure they'll be closed by the time we leave."
"Weasley's?" Hermione looked slightly disturbed.
"Yeah, they opened a store. And yes, it's every bit as bad as you think. Worse in some cases. Snape's talked to them but they still pay students to test their product."
"That's terrible."
"Maybe but the ones they use are legal adults and there not much we can do."
"Did you?"
"I may have forwarded them a bit."
"So you're the silent, silent partner."
"How ever could you think such a thing, 'Mione. I only own fifteen percent."
"You're as bad as them Potter."
"No, I'm not."
She was about to continue their argument when the food came and they began to eat in pleasant silence. Once they were finished Harry paid and followed the girls out ignoring the pointed wink that came from the woman behind the bar. Kaitlyn skipped along in front of them as they walked back to the school. He cautiously reached over and took Hermione's hand as they walked. She leaned into his side cuddling against him to ward off the cold of the night. He kissed the top over her head as they walked.
It was perfect. That was all Hermione could think. Harry had slipped his arm around her shoulders as they walked. She was pressed against his body sharing the gentle heat that came off him. Slowly, as she walked, she began to feel a bit lightheaded. The sick feeling seemed to overwhelm her suddenly. No, she thought, This can't be. I cant get sick again. The last thing she remembered was Harry calling her name as the world went black.
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A/N: I know, a short chapter and a cliffhanger to boot. The next one should be up by Monday or Tuesday. Probably Tuesday since I have a Biology midterm Monday.
