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After little time trying to find an outfit to wear to London and even less time trying to fix her hair she was ready to go. Looking beside her dresser mirror she saw the picture of her parents smiling at her moments before she had left her home for her fifth year at Hogwarts. Lifting the frame off the hard surface the memories of that day and those that followed can back to her.
It was terrible, all over muggle and wizard news a scull and snake hanging over the Granger home right before Christmas. Hermione had fallen into pieces luckily Ginny, Harry and Ron were there to pick up her pieces. That was when she had first met Blaise. He was the only Slytherin I would talk to at the time, he knew what it was like his father had also been killed at the hands of the Death Eaters. He comforted her when no one else could; no one could come close to knowing her grief, only him.
A silent tear ran down her cheek before she put the picture back in it's rightful place. 'How could anyone been so happy after they were killed' she had asked herself numerous times since their deaths.
Walking out the door she questioned herself as to why Dumbledore had allowed her to purchase a flat in a wizard community after her parent's death. Unannounced to her however, Hermione was be watched, very closely.
Entering Diagon Alley Hermione and Ginny set about the streets. Hermione knew almost every shop down the alley even though she had spent only the time buying her school supplies here. Entering a smaller shop near the end of the street Ginny tugged on her arm.
"Come on now, we need to find you that perfect dress," Ginny said as she began to roam the various aisles full of dresses. Ginny had pointed to a grotesque yellow dress with black bees and green flowers, as Hermione began to gag.
"Are you out of you mind Gin?" Hermione asked timidly not wanting the shop owner to overhear.
"Ugh, gosh no Hermione that was just a test. And trust me you passed with flying colors." Ginny grinned evilly as she held up an emerald green sundress. Hermione reluctantly tried it on. This dress to say the least was tasteful; it fell just above her knee with a thin strap and a square neck. The fabric wasn't typical of a sundress it felt as if it were a mix between cashmere and silk.
Ginny took the dress to the counter the moment that Hermione had taken it off, Ginny had seen the twinkle in Hermione's eyes when she tried it on. It was a perfect dress for the picnic.
Walking out of the store Hermione began to chat nervously. Ginny just smiled at her best friend it was obvious that Hermione was in love with Blaise. Now all Ginny had to do was convince Hermione of the same fact.
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