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Chapter 3
She was late. The first night and she was late for dinner. What a way to make an impression. She quickly made her way into the dining room. All heads turned and faced her.
"Nice of you to finally join us, Ms. Granger." drawled Malfoy.
"I'm sorry. I was a bit delayed." she said remembering the honey filled shampoo bottle that was in her shower.
She sat down a joined the rest of the family for a long quiet dinner.
Hermione was now in her spacious room preparing for bed. Her room had a cherry oak vanity, walk in closet, personal bathroom and right in the middle of two night stands stood her king size bed.
Hermione was currently closing her window. It had opened during the thunderstorm that night. Just as she was locking the window, her bedroom door slammed open and there stood little shy Maryna.
"The storm scares you doesn't it?" asked Hermione
The 5 year old nodded.
The thunder clapped,lightning struck and Maryna ran to Hermione, clutching her waist.
Hermione smiled, picked up the girl and sat on the bed.
Just as the two settled on the bed, Arella, Karyssa and Zoey ran in the room and backed against the wall.
"I assume you three are frightened as well?"
The three older girls nodded.
"Get over here you three." said Hermione.
The three girls smiled and all jumped on the bed with their nanny and youngest sister.
"Should we be expecting the boys anytime soon?" Hermione asked.
Maryna finally spoke up.
"Their Malfoys, Malfoy boys don't get scared."
As soon as the words were spoken, the three Malfoy boys came running through the door, backing against the wall. Hermione smiled at Maryna who began to giggle.
"Were not scared, we just wanted to make sure you girls were ok." said Alexander.
"We're sorry about the honey in the shampoo bottle" said Arella looking at the ground.
"We figure if we scare away our nannies, then father will have to stay home with us. He's always leaving." said Karyssa.
"I forgive you." she said to the children.
Thunder and lightning struck again and the three boys jumped on the bed, making the girls burst out laughing.
Then Hermione had an idea.
"You know what makes me feel better when I'm scared.?"
"What makes you feel better?" asked Karyssa.
"Thinking of my favorite things."
"What do you mean, how does that help" asked Joshua.
"It takes you mind off of what your scared of." replied Hermione.
"Like what?" asked Zoey.
"Like rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens,bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens"
"Brown paper packages tied up with string!" said Zachary.
"Exactly" said Hermione.
"Cream colored ponys and crisp apple strudel" said Arella.
"Doorbells and sleighbells" said Alexander
"And Schitzel with noodle" said Maryna
"Wild geese that fly" said Karyssa
"With the moon on their wings" said Zoey
"These are a few of my favorite things" sang Hermione.
"When the dog bites" sang Joshua.
"When the bee stings" sang Arella
"When I'm feeling sad" sang Maryna
"I simply remember my favorite things" sang Alexander.
"And then I don't feel, so bad" sang Karyssa.
"That really does make me feel better" said Zachary yawning
"I'm glad and look the storms over. I think its time we got you all back in your beds." said Hermione as she picked up a half sleeping Maryna.
The children groaned, but reluctantly led Hermoione to their rooms.
Hermione brought Maryna into the girls room, decorated in pink and white, placing her on the bottom bed of the bunk she slept in and tucked her in.
She also tucked in Karyssa, who slept above Maryna and tucked in Zoey who slept below Arella.
Arella was sitting up, waiting to speak to Hermione.
"Thanks for comforting us tonight, none of the other nannies did." she said.
"Your welcome. But how come you didn't go to your father?" she asked.
Arella looked down at her hands.
"Ever since Mother died, Father has been very distant. He doesn't show his emotions. Its like he's built a barrier around himself. Even though he doesn't show it, we know he loves us."
Hermione smiled.
" Goodnight Miss Hermione" said Arella as she layed down on her bed.
"Goodnight, Arella" said Hermione as she left the girls room.
Hermione went next door and checked on the boys who were already asleep.
With that settled she made her way back to her room, not noticing a pair of gray eyes watching her every move.
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