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Chapter 3:

Parents and Shopping

"Down here Daddy." Hermione yelled, as she leaned down to give Harry a hand. He took her hand and she pulled him up off the kitchen floor.

"Ow, that really hurt." Harry said massaging his sore butt, and Hermione started to giggle uncontrollably. Harry turned bright red, and shoved his hands into the pockets of his jeans. Just then the light flickered on and, an older man turned the corner. He was rather tall; his hair was a dark brown, with a few strands of gray. He looked at Harry carefully for a moment, than broke into a smile.

"You must be Harry Potter" the man said "I'm Hermione's father, we have heard quite a lot about you." Hermione cheeks flushed a light pink, and she smiled sheepishly at Harry. The man extended his hand, and Harry shook it. He could see slight bags under the man eyes, and the crease in his forehead.

"It's nice to meet you sir, and I hope you've only heard good things about me" Harry replied. "Thank you very much for having me for the remainder of the summer, I really appreciate it."

"Your very welcome Harry, but it was all Mione. She did all the planning, and sent the letter to Dumbledore." Hermione gave Harry a big smile, and she blushed once again. Just then a woman came into the kitchen, and Harry did a double take. She was by far the spitting image of Hermione, though older. She had the same hair, but a little shorter, and the same chocolate colored eyes.

"Harry this is my mum. Mum this is my friend Harry Potter" Hermione said smiling slightly. The women smiled at Harry, and he recognized the smile instantly. It was the same smile Hermione gave him when he had done something right, the same smile that made his heart flip.

"Hello Mrs. Granger" Harry said extending his hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you." Mrs. Granger shook his hand.

"It's not very often you find people your age as mature as you seem to be Harry" Mrs. Granger said, and Harry blushed a deep crimson. Hermione seemed to be in deep conversation with her father, but every so often she would take quick glances in Harry's direction.

"Mione, why don't you show Harry his room" Mrs. Granger said, as she headed for the refrigerator. Hermione nodded, and led Harry out of the kitchen. Harry quickly pulled his trunk, and started up the stairs after Hermione. She led him into what he guessed was the guest room. The room was comprised of a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a desk. There was a large window the overlooked the backyard.

"This door leads to the bathroom" Hermione said gesturing to the door on Harry's left. "My room is on the other side of the bathroom, which we are going to be sharing."

"So what exactly have you told your parents about me?" Harry asked smirking when Hermione went a dark shade of pink. He raised an eyebrow and cocked his head waiting for an answer.

"Nothing only the crazy stuff we get into during school" Hermione replied.

"Oh ok." Harry said sounding a bit disappointed. Just then they heard Mr. Granger yell for them to come down for breakfast. Harry and Hermione hurried down the stairs and into the kitchen. They quickly sat down across from each other. Mrs. Granger handed them each a plate filled with scrambled eggs, pancakes, and sausages.

Harry's mouth began to water he hadn't seen this much food in what seemed like ages. The food was as delicious as it looked, "Mrs. Granger, this food is absolutely delicious." Mrs. Granger gave him a big smile.

"Thank you Harry. So how has your summer been?" She asked him.

"Well it's been the same as always. My uncle tried to lock me in the cupboard, but I managed to stay in my cousin's second room. My cousin tried to use me as his personal punching bag, but I've discovered if I just stay out of his way he is to slow to catch." Harry replied.

"Oh my, that sounds absolutely dreadful Harry." Harry gave a little smile and shrugged his shoulders.

"Honestly it really isn't a big deal" Harry mumbled.

"No one should have to be treated like that" Mr. Granger said. Hermione gave Harry a smile and his heart flipped.

"Where should I put my dishes" Harry asked.

"I'll take them" Hermione said, as she picked up Harry's plate as well as her own. She washed them off, and put them in the sink.

"Harry why don't you go upstairs and get changed, then Hermione can take you down town." Mrs. Granger said.

"Well that would be great mum, but there is just one little problem" Hermione replied sitting back down at the table. Mrs. Granger had a puzzled look on her face.

"What is that Mione?"

"Well Harry doesn't have any other clothes, except the ones he is wearing."

"Why don't you take him down town and get him some clothes to wear Mione" Mr. Granger said. Hermione nodded, and got up from the table flowed by Harry.

"I will pay you back" Harry said, as Mr. Granger handed Hermione some money. After saying their goodbyes Hermione and Harry left the house, and headed down town.

"So where are we going Mione?" Harry asked.

"We're going to get you something to wear" She replied as she led him down the streets and into what looked a bit like Diagon Ally. There were shops on both sides of the rode, people bustled in every direction carried big bags. 'Muggles' Harry thought to himself, the only other time he had seen so many muggles in one place together was at school, and when he had tagged along for Dudley's birthday party at the zoo. Harry smiled to himself at the thought of that. He had set a snake lose and terrified Dudley.

"Let's go!" Hermione said excitedly as she dragged him into the closest shop. She led him up and down the racks of clothes pulling articles of clothing off and handing it to Harry. Soon the pile was getting so big it was hard for him to carry.

"Hermione" Harry said "I can't hold much more." Hermione looked at a rather bewildered Harry laughed and led him to the dressing room.

"Go in there and try the clothes on." Harry went in and pulled his shirt off. He quickly pulled the nearest t-shirt, a blue Hawaiian style shirt, and slipped it on. He then took off his pants and slipped on a kaki pain of shorts. He looked at himself in the full length mirror that was in the dressing room. He smiled to himself. After he had gone through all the clothes Hermione had picked out he changed back into his old clothes, and came back out with the clothes he liked.

They paid and went to the next shop. The process repeated quite a few times. After they were finished Hermione and Harry got ice cream. They headed back to the house shopping bags and hand.

"I've never had this many clothes in my whole life!" Harry said. Hermione smiled at Harry as they walked up the steps and into her house.

Well that's it folks hope you liked R&R.

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