A/N- I don't own anything other then the Mulligans, as of now. I hope to own Draco Malfoy soon! lol. I wish. heres the next chapter. enjoy kiddies. and cookies for all who review!
Hermione made her way to one of her favorite places in her house. (Can you guess where that is? Hello captain obvious!) She grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill and took a seat in her favorite seat in the room. Before she began to write the letter, she thought of the best thing to write. Seconds later, she was neatly writing a letter to one of her best friends.
Dear Ron,
How are you? Happy Christmas. Im terribly sorry that it's so late, but I've been so busy. How is everything? I hope its not short notice, but I was wondering if would be able to come over today so I can give you your Christmas gift. Also, I wanted to talk to you. I miss you terribly. Please let me know as soon as you receive this letter. I will talk to you soon I guess.
-Hermione
After checking the letter about 10 times. Checking her spelling and punctuation, so walked over to Sophia, and tied the letter to her leg.
"Now, Sophia. Take this to Ron Weasley. He should be at the Burrow. Don't wait for a reply. Just come back as soon as he receives it."
Back at the Burrow, Ron was sitting in the kitchen doing what he did best, eating. Mrs. Weasley was making lunch for everyone and Ron was eating things as she made them.
"Ronald Arthur Weasley, how many times do I have to tell you to wait until everyone is here to eat. Put that sandwich down this instant!"
"Sorry Mum."
After being yelled at by his mother, Ron looked out the window to see a beautiful owl flying towards the kitchen window. Just as he went to open the window, everyone piled into the kitchen for lunch. Ron opened the window and retrieved the letter from the owl. As soon as the letter was free from its leg, it flew off.
"Hey, Ronnie Wonnie," this was a new nickname that George had given Ron in the beginning of the break. "Who's that for?"
"Me." and with that he sat down and opened the letter. The letter was from someone he hadn't thought he would be getting a letter from.
"Who's it from? Your girlfriend?"
"No. from a friend. Mum, may I be excused?"
"Don't be too long."
Ron left the kitchen and went into the family room and opened the letter all the way to read it. He got excited when he began to read it.
Dear Ron,
How are you? Happy Christmas. Im terribly sorry that it's so late, but I've been so busy. How is everything? I hope its not short notice, but I was wondering if would be able to come over today so I can give you your Christmas gift. Also, I wanted to talk to you. I miss you terribly. Please let me know as soon as you receive this letter. I will talk to you soon I guess.
-Hermione
After reading the letter through, Ron went back to the kitchen and sat down.
"So Ron, whats the letter bout?"
"Mum, Dad. Is it alright if I go to Hermione's for a little while today? I Haven't seen her in a long time."
"Well, as long as its ok with her parents, then yes. Now eat up."
"Ok, thanks. And you don't have to tell me to eat up!" and with that, he pilled his plate up with food and began to stuff his face with food.
Hermione-
My Mum and Dad said it would be alright if I came. Just let me know when and where you want to meet and I will see you then.
-Ron
Hermione grabbed a quill and replied back on the same sheet of parchment.
Ron,
Floo to Mulligan Manor in about 10 minutes. Don't ask why, just come.
-Hermione
About 15 minutes later, there was a loud noise coming from the Family room and Hermione knew that Ron had arrived. She made her way into the Family room to find a very confused looking Ron, cleaning off his cloak.
"Mione?"
"Hello, Ron!"
She ran over to him and gave him a big hug. Oh how she missed him.
"Hermione, is that really you?"
"Yes, it is me Ron!"
"Wow, you look great!"
"Thanks."
"So, why are we here?"
"Come with me, and I'll tell you."
They left the Family room and walked to the front door.
"Do you mind if we go outside?"
"Not at all."
They made their way to a quiet little area outside that had a bench and was surrounded by flowers and trees.
"Okay, you just have to promise me that you wont tell anyone."
"I wont. I promise."
"My name is not Hermione Anne Granger."
"It isn't?"
"No, My real name is Hermione Anne Mulligan."
Hermione then told him about her and her family. Throughout the whole conversation, Ron had a look of confusion on his face.
"So your family and Malfoy's family are good friends?"
"Yes. And there is one more thing I need to tell you."
"Ok. Shoot!"
"Now don't go all crazy or anything, please. I know you wont approve of this, but you are my best friend I don't think I can keep this from you."
"I'm sure what ever it is isn't that bad."
"Draco and I are dating."
"WHAT? Draco? You call him Draco now! That slimy git! I'll kill him"
"Ron, please calm down. Draco isn't bad, at all. He has changed so much from last year. Really."
"How do you know! For all we know, he could be planning something with you-know-who. Hermione, this could all be just some sick trick."
"But I know it isn't. I know that Draco isn't like that. He was never and will never be like Lucius. Please, just trust me!"
"When did this happen?"
"Well, we have been friends since, well pretty much the beginning of the year, but we started dating on Christmas."
"Since the beginning of the year!"
"Yes Ron. Don't sound so shocked! We had no choice but to become friends. We were partners in Physical Education and all."
"Well, if you're happy, then I guess I can live with it. But if he tries to hurt you in any way possible, I will kill him. And you can hold me to it."
"Oh thank you Ron! I'm so glad that you are okay with this!"
"I never said I was okay with this. I just said that if it makes you happy, I will live with it."
"Oh, here is your gift. I hope you like it."
Hermione handed him a box wrapped in shinny silver wrapping paper with a crimson red ribbon on top. Ron took the gift and opened it. Inside were a pair of red and gold Quidditch gloves with his number on them.
"Mione, these are great! I love them! Thanks Mione! Here is your gift. Its not much, but I thought that you would like it."
She took the gift and opened it up. Inside the box was a black leather journal. It looked ancient. In the front was a gold tarnished lock. It was beautiful. Hermione took the journal out and looked at it. The key was in the bottom of the box. She unlocked it and looked inside. It was blank, but the paper was a musty looking yellow. It looked very antique and it looked like it cost a lot.
"Oh, Ron. This is beautiful. I love it! But you didn't have to get me this. Its looks so expensive."
"I wanted to get it for you. I saw it and thought of you. And don't worry about it. My dad got a raise."
"Oh, that's wonderful! Thank you soo much!" She went and gave him a big hug.
After talking for a good hour, They went back to Hermione's house. Ron said that he needed to get going and do his homework. Hermione got very angry that he hadn't done it yet. They said their good-byes and he Flooed back home.
The rest of the week went by rather uneventful. Today was the last day of vacation and Hermione was ecstatic to go back to Hogwarts. But was even more excited to go back and see Draco.
A knock on the door brought Hermione back to reality. She was thinking about Draco and how happy she was to have him.
"Come in."
"Hello. Hunny. I wanted to let you know that your father and I are going to Diagon Alley. Do you need anything for school?"
"No Mother. But thank you. Have fun."
"We will be home around 6:30. So be ready for dinner when we arrive home. Bye sweetie."
"Bye Mother."
"Miss Mulligan!"
Hermione heard someone calling her name but didn't care. All she wanted to do was go back to sleep and finish her wonderful dream that was occupied with amazing thoughts. Whom do you ask was occupying this wonderful dream? Of course, it was Draco. every time she closed her eyes, she saw him
"Miss Mulligan. Binky insists that you wake up!"
Hermione pulled down the covers from her face to see a very impatient Binky standing next to her bed. After her 5th year at Hogwarts, Hermione gave up on S.P.E.W. No one cared about it and she couldn't get a single Witch or Wizard to join. She wasn't one to give up on things, but she did.
"All right, Im awake." Hermione sat up in bed.
"Your Mother and Father wish to see you in the breakfast nook."
"Thank you Binky."
Hermione got out of bed and went to her closet to find something to wear. Then it hit her.
"MERLIN! I go back to Hogwarts today! Crap! I have to get ready."
She looked through the clothes that weren't packed yet and found a cute black mini skirt. She put that on and a pink Abercrombie sweater on top. For her shoes, she put on a pair of black Mary Jane heels. After getting dressed and straightening her hair, she grabbed her wand and muttered a spell. Soon all her new clothes and accessories were packed into a bag with the rest of her things that needed to go back to school. She then muttered another spell and her bags shrunk to fit in the palm of her hand. She put it in her purse and went to go and see her parents.
"Good morning Mother, Father." She greeted them with a kiss on the cheek.
"Good Morning Hermione. Hurry and eat something. We must leave for the train in about 20 minutes."
"Alright."
"So, Hermione. Are you excited to go back to school?" asked her Father.
"Of course Father. I am more then excited!"
After a few minutes, Hermione was done and the 3 of them left for Platform 9¾. Throughout the whole car ride there, Hermione was so excited. She couldn't wait to go back. The car stopped moving, and then meant only one thing. They were there. Hermione jumped out of the car and immediately saw a head of platinum blonde hair. Her parents followed her as she walked to Draco.
"Guess who?" Hermione said with her hands covering Draco's eyes.
"Harry Potter?"
"DRACO MALFOY!
"HERMIONE MUL- Granger." he cut himself off from saying Mulligan. He wasn't sure if people were to know she was a Mulligan.
"I've missed you." Draco was now facing her and she engulfed him in a hug.
"Ahem." Draco and Hermione pulled apart to see Hermione's parents and Narcissa staring at both of them.
"Hermione, its good to see you!" Narcissa gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek. She then walked over to The Mulligan's.
From the other side of Platform 9¾, a raven haired boy watched Hermione and Draco with jealousy in his emerald eyes. He didn't know why he was so jealous. But he was. And to make matters worse, he was jealous of Draco Malfoy. Things were definitely not good.
a/n(another)-Sorry for such a long wait! My computer decided to stop working and then I got millions of viruses. Also, I've been kind of depressed about many things and I couldnt really concentrate. But I am back, not better, but back. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. when you do review, but in the comment to know that you read the a/n and know that I am truely sorry for being so late with this chapter.
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