Chapter 9
"Sicilly! Where's my wireless?" shouted Hermione who was on all fours looking under her desk.
"I believe it's in your coat pocket Miss!" she shouted back. Sure enough there it was in her coat pocket.
"Thank you Sicilly!" She walked over to her desk and put it on forwarding to her office phone. She was not going to let it interrupt her lunch date. After a quick check on her cloths, hair, and what not, she stat back at her desk trying to concentrate, which with each passing minute became more and more difficult. Try as she might the butterflies in her stomach didn't go away.
Sure enough as the clock struck 12 o'clock Sicily's surprised voice came from the speaker box. "M-Miss Prince Harry is here, he says he has a Lunch d-date with you." She stuttered.
"Thank you Sicilly, I will be out momentarily." She said as with all the clam she could muster. She stood smoothing her suit, her head held high as she stared straight forward. She had been less nervous last night but Dria had been with her, now it was just her and Harry. She swallowed as she reached the doors, turned the knob and walked out in to the waiting room, to a most peculiar site. Harry was kneeling next to Sicily's chair and handed her some tea as she used her inhaler. He was speaking softly to her trying to make her feel better and clam down. Hermione could only smile, as he seemed genuinely sorry. Sicilly took the cup shakily placing her inhaler on the desk.
She took a sip then looked over at Hermione who was standing in the doorway looking at her. "M-Miss, I'm sorry I just panicked a little." She looked down at the floor.
"Don't be Sicilly I should have informed you of my ah Lunch date with Harry. Your reaction is as I imagine quite common nothing to be ashamed of." She looked at Harry to back her up.
"Oh yeah all the time!" he said getting wind of what Hermione was trying to do. Of course this was entirely true, this happened quite often every time we went out in public.
"Thank you Miss, thank you your Highness." She said timidly.
"Please call me Harry." He said standing and smiling at her.
"Okay...Harry." She beamed at him.
"Right then well I've made reservations for 12:25 so we've got to go, nice meeting you Sicilly."
"Good bye Harry, have a lovely time Miss." She smiled at the both of them as they turned and walked out the door. They went in to the privet lift, out in to the lobby and finally waiting outside was Harry's red Porsche. He opened the door for her and hopped in to the drivers seat. He started the engine and was off driving down the intertwining streets of London. Hermione was not really scared of fast cars so long as Harry was driving; he was a safe driver and had heard he's raced in car races. Soon they had come to a stop outside a small but well-off looking restaurant. It was called ' The Vine.' It was one of the most prestigious and famous restaurants in London. (Dria often brought home leftovers from her dinners there.)
"The Vine," Hermione breathed as she stared in awe.
"Yes, I'm quite fond of it, well we better get in Prince or no Prince we can't be late." He said smiling; he took her hand and led her inside. The host was very excited to see Harry and quickly ushered them to what seemed to be the best table in the house. It was a lavishly decorated restaurant in deep lush greens, crimsons, gold and chocolates. Everything was gorgeous and very expensive looking. After they ordered their drinks the waiter left, leaving them all to themselves. An awkward silence set in as both of them fidgeted nervously in their seats. But this did not last long soon one thing led to another and they were talking animatedly about, food, books, school, Ron, Dria, and their personal opinions on many a mater.
"Correct me if I'm wrong but I've heard you're quite the swords woman." He gave her a charming grin as she blushed slightly.
"You could say that." She said drinking her Cranberry juice.
"One of the best internationally ranked." He said calmly as if he were speaking about the weather.
"Yes, each of us, my sisters and I, were given a specific sport at a young age, Hayden is competing in a Horse back riding Tournament right now, Raquel is excellent at Tennis and I got Fencing," she looked a little disappointed.
"How long have you been Fencing?" he asked interested.
"17 years." At this Harry choked on his ice water.
"17 years? Bloody hell!" he exclaimed a little to loudly making others turn around. The giggled at this then continued with their discussion.
"I've always been a book worm but my parents practically forced fencing upon me, I love it and I have it to thank for Dria," she paused at the confused look on his face.
"We met on the fencing team at school."
"Oh I see."
"So, Harry, what do you recommend, the soup or the fish?" she asked looking at her menu. He looked at her trying to read her face but she kept it hidden.
"Ah, the fish is good."
"Hmm," Hermione looked out the restaurant window only to see a familiar skinny blond girl walking by. Hermione blinked and rubbed her eyes, when she opened them again she was gone. Dismissing it as just her imagination she turned back to Harry.
Their food came and they talked when their mouths were not full. It overall had been splendid, the food was exquisite, and Harry made great company. They left 'The Vine' and walked a bit though a near by park. Hermione loved the park and especially enjoyed it when she had company. They talked about Chaucer, Shakespeare, and about their families. Harry and Hermione were peacefully walking down a path, when out of the corner of her eye she saw it. A tall, skinny blond girl was sitting on a nearby bench. She was dressed in a pair of khaki Capri's, white flip-flops, and a white halter-top, Dria. But she wasn't alone, sitting next to her was a pale blond haired man, he had steel gray eyes and slightly snotty looking good looks. He was all in black except for his dark green tie.
Dria had her legs p on the bench her head rested on the mans shoulder as he read a book, although his eyes were fixed on the book the two of them were carrying on a conversation. Hermione hit Harry in the arm then motioned towards the bench where Dria sat.
"Bloody hell!" he exclaimed quietly so as not to draw attention to himself. He hastily grabbed her wrist and pulled her off the path in to the bushes. Hermione dusted herself off then rounded on him.
"What was that for?"
"Do you know who Alexandria is sitting with?"
"A boy?"
"Not just any boy, but Draco Malfoy." As soon as the name escaped his lips an alarm went off in her head but she couldn't quite grasp why. When he received no reaction Harry went in to greater detail.
"He's a git, he uses women, he's been known to deal in some shady stuff, a true bad boy, and you don't wanna get caught up with him." He said leaning against a tree.
"Well we should warn her!" she stated and was beginning to make her way back to the path when Harry grabbed her wrist.
"No, not now at least. Just talk to her when you see her tonight." Hermione looked him right in the eyes as he said this; there was assurance in them that convinced her.
"Alright." The pair walked away from which they came and on to a different path. Chatting like old friends until Hermione let out a squeak.
"What's wrong?"
"I've got to get back to work look!" she pointed to a nearby clock it had indeed become quite late. He nodded; they walked rapidly to where his Porsche was. After some impressive driving in almost no time, they were outside her office building.
She sighed, "I guess I've got to go,"
"Yeah." He said sad
"Thanks Harry I had a really great time," she smiled and kissed him on the cheek, then promptly getting out of the car.
She had just reached the door when Harry called "It was my pleasure!" he beamed
She beamed back at him and felt her stomach do flip flops as their eyes locked one last time before he drove off. Still beaming she walked up to her office her head swimming.
~
Dria waited outside a small café where Draco had told her to meet him. She had called him earlier and they made plans to have lunch.
She was very nervous, this had never happened before usually she was cool and calm with boys but Draco made her nervous (in a good way). Like a girl hood crush only it was much more.
"Hello Sleeping Beauty." Came a husky voice from behind her. She turned and found Draco standing behind her. He was dressed in an all black three-piece suit with a dark green tie. He had a sexy smirk on his face that made her go weak in the knees.
"Blondie!" she took a chance and threw her arms around his neck in a hug. This was a gamble since she didn't know him well and he didn't seem like a very affectionate person. At first he was surprised but he soon wrapped his arms around her waist. She beamed, having his strong arms encircling her made her feel like she'd never felt before. It was similar for Draco, he was the ultimate playboy and yet she felt so good in his arms.
After a few moments they parted, and started walking down the London sidewalk. Talking enthusiastically about, fencing, clubs, polo, other socialites, the sun, sailing, books, and horses. There feet had carried them to a small park near 'The vine'. There they sat on a bench discussing their families, past loves, and ones personal problems. Dria rested her head on his shoulder as he looked at a book. She enjoyed spending time with him; she felt se could talk to him.
"Alexandria?" he asked closing his book and looking at her.
"yes?" she asked
"Do you want to attend Virginia Weasly's Ball with me?"
"I'd love to, but honestly I don't care for her at all." She drawled, making Draco laugh.
"Nor do I, I can't stand her brother Ron."
"Exactly he can be such a prat!" they laughed together sharing a common dislike for the Weasly's.
"Then why go?" he smirked at her deviously his eyes glinting.
"What do you mean?"
"Just come with me make a appearance, then afterwards we can go take a trip." Dria was catching his drift now and smirked her ice-blue gray eyes sparkling.
A/N: Okay just answering some questions! Yes Ron with find some one! And Draco will eventually apologize to Hermione. Now hat do you think? I know the fencing thing was a little out there but it comes up later. And Ginny will make a appearance soon! Tell me what you think! R/R!
"Sicilly! Where's my wireless?" shouted Hermione who was on all fours looking under her desk.
"I believe it's in your coat pocket Miss!" she shouted back. Sure enough there it was in her coat pocket.
"Thank you Sicilly!" She walked over to her desk and put it on forwarding to her office phone. She was not going to let it interrupt her lunch date. After a quick check on her cloths, hair, and what not, she stat back at her desk trying to concentrate, which with each passing minute became more and more difficult. Try as she might the butterflies in her stomach didn't go away.
Sure enough as the clock struck 12 o'clock Sicily's surprised voice came from the speaker box. "M-Miss Prince Harry is here, he says he has a Lunch d-date with you." She stuttered.
"Thank you Sicilly, I will be out momentarily." She said as with all the clam she could muster. She stood smoothing her suit, her head held high as she stared straight forward. She had been less nervous last night but Dria had been with her, now it was just her and Harry. She swallowed as she reached the doors, turned the knob and walked out in to the waiting room, to a most peculiar site. Harry was kneeling next to Sicily's chair and handed her some tea as she used her inhaler. He was speaking softly to her trying to make her feel better and clam down. Hermione could only smile, as he seemed genuinely sorry. Sicilly took the cup shakily placing her inhaler on the desk.
She took a sip then looked over at Hermione who was standing in the doorway looking at her. "M-Miss, I'm sorry I just panicked a little." She looked down at the floor.
"Don't be Sicilly I should have informed you of my ah Lunch date with Harry. Your reaction is as I imagine quite common nothing to be ashamed of." She looked at Harry to back her up.
"Oh yeah all the time!" he said getting wind of what Hermione was trying to do. Of course this was entirely true, this happened quite often every time we went out in public.
"Thank you Miss, thank you your Highness." She said timidly.
"Please call me Harry." He said standing and smiling at her.
"Okay...Harry." She beamed at him.
"Right then well I've made reservations for 12:25 so we've got to go, nice meeting you Sicilly."
"Good bye Harry, have a lovely time Miss." She smiled at the both of them as they turned and walked out the door. They went in to the privet lift, out in to the lobby and finally waiting outside was Harry's red Porsche. He opened the door for her and hopped in to the drivers seat. He started the engine and was off driving down the intertwining streets of London. Hermione was not really scared of fast cars so long as Harry was driving; he was a safe driver and had heard he's raced in car races. Soon they had come to a stop outside a small but well-off looking restaurant. It was called ' The Vine.' It was one of the most prestigious and famous restaurants in London. (Dria often brought home leftovers from her dinners there.)
"The Vine," Hermione breathed as she stared in awe.
"Yes, I'm quite fond of it, well we better get in Prince or no Prince we can't be late." He said smiling; he took her hand and led her inside. The host was very excited to see Harry and quickly ushered them to what seemed to be the best table in the house. It was a lavishly decorated restaurant in deep lush greens, crimsons, gold and chocolates. Everything was gorgeous and very expensive looking. After they ordered their drinks the waiter left, leaving them all to themselves. An awkward silence set in as both of them fidgeted nervously in their seats. But this did not last long soon one thing led to another and they were talking animatedly about, food, books, school, Ron, Dria, and their personal opinions on many a mater.
"Correct me if I'm wrong but I've heard you're quite the swords woman." He gave her a charming grin as she blushed slightly.
"You could say that." She said drinking her Cranberry juice.
"One of the best internationally ranked." He said calmly as if he were speaking about the weather.
"Yes, each of us, my sisters and I, were given a specific sport at a young age, Hayden is competing in a Horse back riding Tournament right now, Raquel is excellent at Tennis and I got Fencing," she looked a little disappointed.
"How long have you been Fencing?" he asked interested.
"17 years." At this Harry choked on his ice water.
"17 years? Bloody hell!" he exclaimed a little to loudly making others turn around. The giggled at this then continued with their discussion.
"I've always been a book worm but my parents practically forced fencing upon me, I love it and I have it to thank for Dria," she paused at the confused look on his face.
"We met on the fencing team at school."
"Oh I see."
"So, Harry, what do you recommend, the soup or the fish?" she asked looking at her menu. He looked at her trying to read her face but she kept it hidden.
"Ah, the fish is good."
"Hmm," Hermione looked out the restaurant window only to see a familiar skinny blond girl walking by. Hermione blinked and rubbed her eyes, when she opened them again she was gone. Dismissing it as just her imagination she turned back to Harry.
Their food came and they talked when their mouths were not full. It overall had been splendid, the food was exquisite, and Harry made great company. They left 'The Vine' and walked a bit though a near by park. Hermione loved the park and especially enjoyed it when she had company. They talked about Chaucer, Shakespeare, and about their families. Harry and Hermione were peacefully walking down a path, when out of the corner of her eye she saw it. A tall, skinny blond girl was sitting on a nearby bench. She was dressed in a pair of khaki Capri's, white flip-flops, and a white halter-top, Dria. But she wasn't alone, sitting next to her was a pale blond haired man, he had steel gray eyes and slightly snotty looking good looks. He was all in black except for his dark green tie.
Dria had her legs p on the bench her head rested on the mans shoulder as he read a book, although his eyes were fixed on the book the two of them were carrying on a conversation. Hermione hit Harry in the arm then motioned towards the bench where Dria sat.
"Bloody hell!" he exclaimed quietly so as not to draw attention to himself. He hastily grabbed her wrist and pulled her off the path in to the bushes. Hermione dusted herself off then rounded on him.
"What was that for?"
"Do you know who Alexandria is sitting with?"
"A boy?"
"Not just any boy, but Draco Malfoy." As soon as the name escaped his lips an alarm went off in her head but she couldn't quite grasp why. When he received no reaction Harry went in to greater detail.
"He's a git, he uses women, he's been known to deal in some shady stuff, a true bad boy, and you don't wanna get caught up with him." He said leaning against a tree.
"Well we should warn her!" she stated and was beginning to make her way back to the path when Harry grabbed her wrist.
"No, not now at least. Just talk to her when you see her tonight." Hermione looked him right in the eyes as he said this; there was assurance in them that convinced her.
"Alright." The pair walked away from which they came and on to a different path. Chatting like old friends until Hermione let out a squeak.
"What's wrong?"
"I've got to get back to work look!" she pointed to a nearby clock it had indeed become quite late. He nodded; they walked rapidly to where his Porsche was. After some impressive driving in almost no time, they were outside her office building.
She sighed, "I guess I've got to go,"
"Yeah." He said sad
"Thanks Harry I had a really great time," she smiled and kissed him on the cheek, then promptly getting out of the car.
She had just reached the door when Harry called "It was my pleasure!" he beamed
She beamed back at him and felt her stomach do flip flops as their eyes locked one last time before he drove off. Still beaming she walked up to her office her head swimming.
~
Dria waited outside a small café where Draco had told her to meet him. She had called him earlier and they made plans to have lunch.
She was very nervous, this had never happened before usually she was cool and calm with boys but Draco made her nervous (in a good way). Like a girl hood crush only it was much more.
"Hello Sleeping Beauty." Came a husky voice from behind her. She turned and found Draco standing behind her. He was dressed in an all black three-piece suit with a dark green tie. He had a sexy smirk on his face that made her go weak in the knees.
"Blondie!" she took a chance and threw her arms around his neck in a hug. This was a gamble since she didn't know him well and he didn't seem like a very affectionate person. At first he was surprised but he soon wrapped his arms around her waist. She beamed, having his strong arms encircling her made her feel like she'd never felt before. It was similar for Draco, he was the ultimate playboy and yet she felt so good in his arms.
After a few moments they parted, and started walking down the London sidewalk. Talking enthusiastically about, fencing, clubs, polo, other socialites, the sun, sailing, books, and horses. There feet had carried them to a small park near 'The vine'. There they sat on a bench discussing their families, past loves, and ones personal problems. Dria rested her head on his shoulder as he looked at a book. She enjoyed spending time with him; she felt se could talk to him.
"Alexandria?" he asked closing his book and looking at her.
"yes?" she asked
"Do you want to attend Virginia Weasly's Ball with me?"
"I'd love to, but honestly I don't care for her at all." She drawled, making Draco laugh.
"Nor do I, I can't stand her brother Ron."
"Exactly he can be such a prat!" they laughed together sharing a common dislike for the Weasly's.
"Then why go?" he smirked at her deviously his eyes glinting.
"What do you mean?"
"Just come with me make a appearance, then afterwards we can go take a trip." Dria was catching his drift now and smirked her ice-blue gray eyes sparkling.
A/N: Okay just answering some questions! Yes Ron with find some one! And Draco will eventually apologize to Hermione. Now hat do you think? I know the fencing thing was a little out there but it comes up later. And Ginny will make a appearance soon! Tell me what you think! R/R!