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Chapter 2

Hermione opened the last of the boxes that were stacked three to four high in the front hall of her new cottage. She had spent the last two days unpacking everything and putting it away where she wanted it. She was hoping against hope to finish today so she could go see her friends tomorrow and catch up. Hopefully they would understand why she had to leave.

Brushing her hair out of her face, she went back to work. A small cry from upstairs interrupted her work. She quickly walked up the stairs and to her daughter's new room that was completely furnished now to see what she could need.

Sirina was sitting up in the small, mahogany crib, eagerly watching the door for any signs of her mother coming to see about her. When the door opened and Hermione entered, Sirina let out a pleased giggle. Hermione stifled a smile and walked over to her little girl. She reached down and gently picked up Sirina who was reaching her arms in the air towards her.

"I should have known you just wanted some attention," Hermione said, smiling. "You just ate an hour ago so you couldn't possibly be hungry. (A/N: THERE WILL BE NO DIAPER CHANGING IN THIS STORY!) Do you want to play darling? Or would you rather go do something?"

Sirina giggled and snuggled closer to her mother. Her blue eyes, so much like Sirius', stared up happily at her mother, showing her obvious contentment. Hermione had a suspicious feeling that Sirina either wanted to be held or go for a car ride. Since her arms were tired from all the unpacking, Hermione decided to go do something out of the house.

"How about we forget the packing for a bit and go shopping?" Hermione suggested, bouncing her daughter lightly against her hip. "Hmmm? Sound like a plan? I think it sounds like a plan, let's go to the mall."

Hermione dressed Sirina and grabbed her purse from the kitchen table, checking to make sure she had some muggle money with her. She walked out of the front door and to her car. She made sure the car seat was secure before strapping Sirina in. Then she climbed into the car and headed off towards the local mall. (A/N: I don't know if London has malls but let's pretend they do, just for the sake of my story)

Hermione emitted a soft groan when she saw the crowded parking lot of the mall. She already come this far so she decided just to head on and tried to find a parking spot. Hermione glanced in the rearview mirror and noticed that Sirina was fast asleep. Long rides often put her to sleep, hence the reason that Hermione often took her for a ride when she was cranky which was often.

Hermione began the long search for a parking spot, dodging down lanes, her eyes trained like a hawk to spot a car pulling out. Luckily she found a parking spot near the main entrance so she would not have to walk far. She quickly pulled into the parking space, beating a blue BMW to it, and shut off the car. She got out and walked back to the trunk to extract the stroller. She strapped Sirina in, giving a silent thanks that she did not have to wake her up to complete the task, handmade her way into the mall.

(A/N: I couldn't think of any stores so just pretend you know what I'm talking about, thanks!)

She entered (insert baby store name) and began looking around for some things to buy Sirina; she loved to spoil her daughter. She had always done that; she always put it down to being a single parent but she always knew deep down that it was something more.

She found three little outfits that were too cute to pass up and laid them on top of the stroller to purchase. She was just about to leave when a toy caught her eye. It was a giant black, shaggy dog. She had to get it! Sirina would love it!

She gathered her purchases together and walked up to the check out counter. She paid for the items and walked out of the store that was now filling with moms and moms-to-be. Sirina had by now woken up and instantly caught site of her new toy. She cried until Hermione gave up and handed over the dog. Sirina giggled with joy and grasped the black dog tightly to her, hugging it between her tiny arms that barely fit around it. Hermione smiled warmly down at her.

She looked around and saw the popular woman's clothing store that she often shopped at. She maneuvered the stroller through the store, observing the clothes on the racks as she went. She immediately spotted a top that she fell instantly in love with. It was a white, off the shoulder mohair sweater. She picked one up and laid it across the top of the stroller to purchase.

She weaved in and out of the racks, picking up a various piece of clothing now and then to observe it. She ended up picking out two pairs of jeans and two more shirts. She headed towards the cash register and paid for the items before heading out of the store.

Sirina was now, once again, asleep with the dog hugged against her. Hermione smiled down at the cute site; her daughter was the one constant in her life. She loved her daughter with all her heart and each time she looked at her, she was reminded of Sirius. She knew she would always love him and maybe one day she could tell her the real reason she purchased the dog.

Hermione decided to call it a day and headed out of the mall and towards her car to head home. She had just finished packing everything away into the trunk of the car and buckling Sirina in the car seat when she heard her name being called from across the parking lot. She spun around and found herself staring at the one person she never thought she'd see again.

A/N: How was that? Who did she see? Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I actually did my homework for once. Good news though, next week is my school's spring break so I'll probably be updating more. Yay! Twirling competition tomorrow so I probably won't get to update, but I'll try my best.

Speaking of morning people, have you guys heard of the new alarm clock? On my day off from school sick, I was watching Regis & Kelly when they showed a new clock on there. After you hit the snooze button, it rolls away and hides. Yes, hides. That means you have to get out of bed to find it and turn it off. I don't know about you guys but if I had that clock, it would be flying when I got a hold of it, and it would fly till it hit something. I already had one clock fly across my room (it wouldn't quit going off) and I'm not afraid to send another one flying.

Anyways…..Prom is coming up! Yay! I doubt you guys care though but I'm excited (even though I don't have a date). 27 days left of school! And that means my birthday is almost here! I can't wait! I'll shut up now.

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