Borrowed Hearts

Summary: 'You know how you like to make up stories sometimes honey? Well this is going to be just like that. We're going to pretend for a little while.'
Based on the Christmas movie by the same name. Back again after a very long break!
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own the rights to neither the Harry Potter books nor the movie Borrowed Hearts
Author's Note: Hey everyone! I have returned. Please, please… no applause. I know, you all have just been dying here without me. But have no fear, I am back now! Anyway, I never got around to finishing this Christmas story last year so I figured now was as good a time as any. This chapter was originally going to be MUCH longer. But after trying to type it all up I decided that I'd post just this for now to wet everyone's appetite again once more. Yes, I know its short… but more will be up soon so just bear with me. Let me know what you think!

Chapter 13: Lessons on the Ice (Part One)

The following evening was cool and crisp. Josie, who had been cooped up in the house all day, was restless and fidgety throughout dinner. So when Hermione suggested that they all go ice skating that night, she was positively giddy. Del Campo quickly agreed to the plan as well, stating that it sounded 'positively invigorating'. This left Blaise and Draco with no choice but to go along with the plan as well.

"Another muggle activity?" Draco muttered as he guided Hermione out the front door, followed closely behind by Del Campo.

Hermione turned to him and smiled innocently. "Is there a problem?"

"Of course not," Draco lied. "Just commenting."

A few minutes later they arrived at the little ice skating rink that Hermione had been taking Josie to ever since she was old enough to walk.

It was actually quite beautiful. Even Draco was forced to admit this to himself, although he would rather be trampled by a stampede of giants than admit that out loud. The music was a little obnoxious but then again, Draco had never been one for festive tunes… wizarding or otherwise. The muggles had strung lights around all the trees surrounding the rink as well as the railing, giving the area a very pixyish look.

"Mommy! Watch me!" Josie called out, spinning happily around the center of the rink. She giggled as the world around her began to blur together. The Christmas music surrounded her, playing cheerfully in her ears. Suddenly the Christmas carols faded slightly, only to be replaced with a different, softer kind of tune. It sounded faintly like bells.

Josie stopped spinning and looked around eagerly. Her eyes landed on Señor Del Campo who stood at the edge of the rink, his back to her. As if he sensing she was watching, he turned toward Josie and winked at her, a knowing smile on his face.

Josie gasped and spun back around quickly, searching for her mother. She spotted her on a nearby bench just finishing up lacing her own skates.

"Mommy! Mommy! He's an angel!" Josie cried as she skated up to her mother.

Hermione furrowed her brow in obvious confusion. Before she could question her daughter as to what she was talking about, however, Del Campo appeared at their side.

"Are you a good little skater Josie?" Del Campo asked, bending down to the little girl's height. Josie stared at the man for a moment, a slight look of wonder on her face, before she nodded slightly.

"Well, I think your father could use some help," he continued, nodding over toward Draco. He stood over at the edge of the rink, gripping the rail for dear life as he gazed at the ice with a look of pure terror.

"Ok…" Josie said slowly. She glanced at Del Campo one last time before turning around and skating over toward Draco.

Hermione watched Josie go, laughing to herself. She glanced over at Del Campo and noticed he was watching her curiously. She blushed slightly as he held out his hand to her.

"Shall we?" He asked, gesturing to the rink before them.

Author's Note #2: So? What did you guys think? Are you hooked again? Please please please, review and let me know. It always motivates me to write faster when I get reviews and more reviews means a newer chapter sooner than! *wink wink*