So, what if her parents were getting a divorce? It wasn't her fault, it's just how life works. Smiling up at the sky, she realized, that from now on, she wouldn't be worried about anything. 'No more worries' she told herself and then rested her head on Harry's shoulder as they both looked at the sun going down.
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.- Jane Howard
Chapter 12: Family Ties
"Aaww" exclaimed Ginny as she saw Hermione's head on Harry's shoulder. Sometimes, she felt like the odd one out from the group. After Luna died she had no one around her age to hang out with. She felt lonely and wished she could find someone to love and care about. She also grew up. She is just one inch taller than Hermione (A/N: 5'6) and her lovely red hair had turn more fiery red making her stand out from the crowd (which she liked so much).
She sighed and decided to leave the "golden" couple alone. 'No one would love me anyways, I'm just a Weasley nothing special about that' she thought as she went into the kitchen. Oh boy was she wrong.
Malfoy Manor:
A young platinum blonde haired boy was laying on his bed with his arms on his head and thinking. His name: Draco Malfoy and he had grown up. Standing at 6'1 he had a body to die for. He wasn't deathly skinny nor "chubby" he was just perfect. Everyone knew him as the "Slytherin Bad Boy" it was his reputation to be the bad boy. But, after the war and everything he realized he didn't want to be the 'bad guy'. He didn't want to be what his father wanted him to be. He never got the chance to stand up to him. A few days after Voldemort's downfall, his father had committed suicide and left the Manor to his mother and himself. When they went to the funeral Malfoy had no tears to shed nor memories. He wasn't sad, yet he wasn't glad. He was just empty. He needed someone anyone to fill that emptiness inside of him. He wanted to be loved. Never in his sixteen years of living had he been loved. His mom usually ignored him and his father, well let's not go there. 'I wonder if there is anyone out there who loves me?' he thought to himself as he got up from bed. It was getting dark but he didn't mind. He liked the darkness, he never liked the brightness of the sun's rays. He decided to go and get something to eat. He put on his shoes and went to go and get something to eat.
(A/N: Okay, since Lucius is dead, Narcissa is starting to come around and she gave all the house elves freedom so that's why Draco is getting his own food okay? Just wanted to clear that up now on with the story!)
12 Grimmauld Place
"Hermione it's getting late, maybe we should go inside" said Harry as he felt his shoulder starting to go numb. Hermione however didn't respond. She liked the darkness, the sun was to bright and happy, she liked the darkness because of its mysterious aura around it. However, she knew it was late and didn't want to be a burden by people worrying about her so she got up and helped Harry up. Then she realized she had just worried about something. She cursed mentally and decided that NOW she wouldn't have any worries. Harry put his arm around Hermione's shoulder and they both went inside. Once inside, Bryan came up to Hermione. He gave her a hug which she gladly accepted. Harry decided to leave the siblings alone and went into the kitchen.
"So, how you feeling?" asked Bryan. "I've been better" responded Hermione. "How about we go and eat somewhere else?" Hermione looked up at her brother. "Okay" she said. "So, how do we get out of here?" he asked. Hermione chuckled and said "Let's ask Remus".
15 minutes later
"As I said before, I'm never going to use a portkey again" exclaimed Bryan, Hermione just laughed. It was dark outside but there were many lights on and lots of people were walking and chattering with their fellow companions. Bryan told Hermione it was a surprise to were they were going to eat. Hermione didn't feel like going to one of those fancy restaurants but if he took her there she would go. "Bryan were are we going?" asked Hermione. "You'll see in 2 minutes" he said. Bryan lead her somewhere and then stopped. "Here we are" he said and Hermione noticed that it was a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. Hermione laughed because she honestly thought they were going to go to a fancy restaurant. Bryan joined in the laughter.
A few minutes later, they went to get their food, luckily it wasn't that crowded so Hermione was glad that there weren't that many people there. When they reached the cashier, Hermione felt his eyes on her. She looked up at the guy. He was about 5'7 and had a orange hair. HE looked about Bryan's age and Hermione knew he wasn't her cup of tea, besides she had Harry. "Well, hello there, welcome to Sweet Tomatoes" he said and Hermione shuddered inwardly. His voice was a bit too high pitched. "That will be $25.05 cutie" he said and winked at Hermione. Hermione looked at Bryan pleading with her eyes to pay him fast. As Bryan was getting the money out of his wallet, the orange-haired cashier was asking some questions. "So, do you play card games?" he asked. "It's none of your business and why are you asking me this?" asked Hermione. "Because you're the queen of my heart" he said and winked again. Hermione inwardly groaned. That must have been the worst pick up line ever. "Here you go" said Bryan as he gave the exact amount of money he had to pay to the cashier. "Thank you" he said. As the Granger siblings were about to leave and get a seat someone yelled out "Wait!" and they noticed the cashier coming towards them. "You forgot your receipt" and he gave it too Hermione. Then he went back to his position.
They found a booth that was in the back of the restaurant but it was cozy none the less. Hermione was about to give the receipt to Bryan but noticed something writen on it. She started laughing. Bryan looked at her quizzically and then Hermione showed Bryan what was so funny.Apparently, the cashier had writen on the receipt his name, email address, and number. Bryan spit out his drink. "My, my, my, Hermione you have a fan club!" he exclaimed as he was wiping the drink of the table. Then they noticed the red head coming and cleaning up one of the tables near them. He winked again at Hermione and made the "call me" hand single. (Lol, ah the call me signal, love that lol my friends and I have a joke about it that I started good times good times) and then he left. Hermione put the receipt in her pocket, he looked like someone Ginny might like so she decided to tell her about him. "Anyways" said Hermione and she noticed Bryan eating his food so she ate too.
Once they finished eating they went outside and sat in the bench. It was a cool and calm night. "So, are you really going back to College in a couple of days?" asked Hermione. "In about week or so I have to go back" he said. Hermione didn't want him to go back though, but she'll see him in Christmas break 'I hope'. Then Bryan took something out of his pocket. "Here you go Hermione" he said as he gave Hermione a small black box. Hermione opened it and gasped. Inside the box was a silver charm bracelet with many charms in it (I forgot what those things are called so I'm calling the little designs charm). One of them had a heart, another one had a smiley face, and one of them had a goofy picture of Hermione and Bryan back in their younger days. "Aw, thanks An" said Hermione as she gave him a good old bear hug. "Can't breathe Ione" responded Bryan and she let go. "I don't have anything for you though" said Hermione. Bryan just shook his head. "It's okay, but you owe me" Hermione just laughed. Then they decided to walk around. Hermione's eyes brightened up as she saw the local bookstore. "Can we go there please?" asked Hermione. "Why not?" he said and they both went in.
Malfoy Manor
Draco came back to his room after eating some chicken and mashed potatoes. He brought a cup of pumpkin juice though because he was somewhat thirsty still. He sat at his desk and stareds out the window. 'I wonder how Potter, Weasel, and Granger are doing? Probably out celebrating and being all happy' he thought. In his 5 years at Hogwarts he never knew the true meaning of being happy. He didn't have any true friends, well except for Blaise that was his only good and true friend. He sipped some of his pumpkin juice and decided to go to sleep, wondering the meaning of happiness.
Back at the Book Store
Hermione was one happy gal at the moment. She had finally gotten the "Phantom of the Opera" original soundtrack. She had a bit of a soft spot for the Phantom. (In case you haven't noticed, I've become obsessed with the Phantom of the Opera, it's such a good play I suggest you watch it or watch the movie they are both good)
"I guess we should be heading back to er…" Bryan said. "Yeah let's go back to er.." Hermione said and laughed. "We have to use a portkey though" she said and Bryan cringed. "Great" he said and Hermione giggled. So with all that said, the two siblings went back to 12 Grimmauld Place.
And another chapter done! Yay! I know its not that long but hey, at least I updated soo yay! The next update I think should be up between July or August soo stay tuned!
Next Chapter: Bryan is about to leave and Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Harry, and Lavender are about to go to Diagon Alley to get their school supplies, and they have a run-in with a certain Slytherin……
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