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Chapter 2: Home for the summer
I was very excited about this exchange program. School was almost out and Malfoy hadn't tried to bug me much. He did sick his fan club on my once a few days ago, but their all-short twigs, so it didn't last long. According to mcgonnagal, this student will arrive a week after school lets out. The final day couldn't have come soon enough. Me and Harry where on speaking terms, but Ron didn't even look at me. When Hagrid finished loading my stuff, he had a little chat with me.
" I know your smart Hermionie! Smarter then I ever was, I hope this 'schange student program will help yer out a bit." He said.
" I hope so too Hagrid." I said, giving the giant a big hug. I really did. I stepped onto the train.
" See you later Hagrid, don't forget to write!" I yelled. He waved and the train started to move. I walked down the corridor until I reached the compartment where Harry was sitting alone. Harry had been going through a lot with Voldemort and stuff. He had been keeping to himself; I knew it had to be really hard.
" Hey Harry." I said as I slid the door open. I tried to sound sympathetic. I had changed to the big party girl at Hogwarts and he sort of drifted off, not going to any dances or special school programs. Our friendship was drifting away and this train ride could have been the perfect opportunity. He looked up at me and gave a meek smile.
" Hey Hermionie." He said. I sat down next to him, not sure what to say.
" So.. I heard your doing that Exchange program.' He said, not looking at me, but straight ahead.
" Yeah, Its kind of scary to think about anyone who's failing at Hogwarts could show up at my house !" I said. He gave a meek laugh.
" Listen Harry, you've been my best friend for such a long time, I don't want to loose you!" I said. he looked at me, I looked at him.
" Well you sure as hell haven't acted like that, Hermionie." He said. Those words hurt so badly. He stood up and left the compartment. I thought I was going to cry. There he goes, and I watched him walk away. After fifteen minutes he came back in. he had a softer expression on his face.
" Listen Hermionie, I was just mad that you haven't been paying much attention to us, don't worry, I'll always be your friend!" He said with a smile. I can tell you, i felt a whole lot better about myself then. We didn't talk too much, but over all it was a pleasant ride. When the train finally started to slow down, I decided to ask Harry something.
"Hey Harry, do you want to come home with me for a week? My parents are on holiday for the next two weeks, I could show you my muggle life" I said. He gave me a funny smile and then laughed.
" Sure! I'll have to get permission from my uncle though." He said. The train finally stopped and people piled out into the corridor. I had my last hurrah with Malfoy as he walked by. I kicked him as hard as I could in the crowded hall and then moved away before he could see me. Harry laughed.
" Your definitely the same Hermionie I remembered before Danny!" He said. His fat uncle was waiting for him. As soon as Harry said, go home with my friend.. He shook his head, yes.
" Anything to get you away from us, go!" He said. And simply walked out of the station. My dad had left my car right where I told him to so Harry and me where off to my house. On the train we didn't talk much, but in the car we talked a lot more. He told me about Ron and his girlfriend, the girl he liked but didn't want to get involved with, his aunt's sickness, and all his honors classes he was taking. It was just like old times. Mom had left the house spotless, figures. So I had to clean up after myself. When Harry helped me unpack, we got to talk about old times.
" I remember Hermionie, it was our third year, you slapped Malfoy so hard I thought he was going to cry, it was a bit shocking for you though." He said with a laugh, handing me a shirt. I laughed as I threw it into my drawer.
" It's really funny, it seems he's born to make my life miserable." I said. I meant it too. I ordered pizza and the hours just flew by. There wasn't a moment of silence between us. I knew I had to, so I brought the subject around to Ron.
" I don't know what's up with him these days, its like he can't stand the sight of my face!" I said. Harry laughed.
" Ron used to have like the biggest crush on you." He said. I just about chocked ona half chewed up piece of pizza.
" WHAT!" I yelled. I could be as loud as I want because I have no parents, wuhoo! Back to the subject.
" Yeah, he was crushed when Danny asked you out, and even more crushed when you all started making out everywhere, so to ease his pain, he asked out that transfer gryfindorr from that Scottish school. I think he's about over you; he really loves her a lot. Mind you, I never seen Mrs. Weasly fawn over someone so much, she's in love with the fact that Ron has a girlfriend with redder hair then him!" He said. I felt a twinge of guilt. I had suspected Ron had liked me and I had really liked him too. I took another bite of pizza.
" Hey I just got " Fight Club", do you want to see it?" I asked, changing the subject. I knew that Harry was a sucker for any mobish/urban action movies. But by the middle, we had both fallen asleep.
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