Chapter 3
AN: Thank you for the reviews everyone. I was wondering if kary uchiha asakura 22 could translate her review, I was not able to get much out of Google translation…I hope it won't be much trouble. The reason why the chapters are small is, as I said earlier this was supposed to be a one-shot but I went on writing too much so I simply divided the long script into parts where I thought it would be right to break.
Taking advantage of Hermione being home to take care of Teddy and Kreacher being there to assist her, Harry left the house to run some errands in Diagon Alley. Harry ran into Fred just outside Leakey Cauldron and was more than surprised to see him there. They sat at a café nears Gringotts and were filling each other with all that has been happening since Harry got busy with things. In the meantime George had joined them too. Once Harry started talking about Hermione and her parents the twins had a knowing smile on their face. At last when Harry couldn't take it anymore he asked them, "Guys what is it you two are smiling about?" to which Fred replied, "you and Hermione are together right?" "As in being together like you were with Ginny and Hermione with Ron?" George added with a serious tone. Out of habit Harry scratched his forehead and gave them a short explanation about the previous evening Harry was sure that Hermione would understand why he chose to be truthful with these specific Weasley brothers. They nodded grimly and then burst into a fit of laughter. Harry stared at them considering the fact that either he had lost his brains or the two sitting in front of him had.
When they were able to calm themselves down which really took a while, George started explaining, "It's been a while Harry since Everyone…umm almost…everyone in the house is expecting the two of you to get together. Am sure you know who the exceptions are…if you run into our dad, Billy, Fleur, Charlie there won't be any problem for you to be frank about the choices which you and Hermione have made …with the rest of the family it won't be such a good idea." Harry tried to digest this little information and when it was getting late for their work the trio said their good byes with Harry inviting them to see Hermione and Teddy whenever they can.
Harry then hurried to finish all the work he came for and hoped not to run into any other Weasley member. He was greeted several times by strangers who were willing to thank him for what he did; luckily these people didn't create much of a commotion and trouble for this young wizard. Even Harry couldn't apparate into his own house because of the strong safety spells which will require aurors to remove them. Harry didn't mind using the Muggle streets and felt that if there was a place where he could walk freely now then it was only in the Muggle world. Across the street Harry was walking from he found a few boutiques in line and thought of buying Hermione some new clothes…he had done the same thing while shopping for Teddy… he didn't wish to see Hermione in those old clothes worn during the war time.
The excitement with which Harry entered the shop was soon washed away when he realized that he had never done this before. With careful steps Harry approached the middle aged lady at the counter, "Excuse me miss, umm…err... would you assist me in buying a few clothes for my frie…girlfriend?" the lady gave him a warm and reassuring smile and led him towards the rack filled with colorful clothing items." What kind of dressing are you looking for young man?" she asked. "Something comfortable…for her…simple but nice?!" it was more of a question than an answer on Harry's side. "The lady chuckled and shook her head whilst saying," What I mean to say is do u want to gift her something in the combination of a skirt and a top or do you want a jeans and t-shirts or something in shorts and tops?" by the end of her statement Harry was as red as a tomato with embarrassment. "I really have no idea what I or she might like…do you mind showing me a bit of all?" the lady nodded in understanding and introduced herself as Clara. Harry sat on the stool in front of the long table and hoped things won't turn out horrible at the end of his little shopping session. Harry like almost everything Clara showed him thus he ended up buying more than what he thought he would. Lastly when Harry short listed all that he wanted Clara was quite surprised and couldn't stop herself from asking, "Are you two staying together?" and Harry simply nodded with a small smile lingering at the corner of his mouth.
Walking towards Grimmauld palace Harry started to panic once again contemplating whether he brought clothes which were too reveling … he had never seen Hermione in clothes which he selected today probably he wanted to see her in more girly stuff like skirts and all something she never wore at Hogwarts…maybe she wore them during summer holidays. He opened the door with his key and made a mental note to give Hermione a spare one. Harry found her pacing the kitchen, when she turned around and saw Harry she gave an audible sigh of relief and rushed at him when she was about to hug him she realized that she could kiss him…and that's exactly what she did! Harry was caught off guard but didn't mind. He then took out the little bags out of his pocket and resized them on the dining table. When Hermione gasped reaching for them. "I thought you might like some new clothes…actually I would like you to have some new clothes." Harry said in a rush and in the chair beside Hermione's. "Oh Harry!" was all she said, and started looking at the clothes which he brought. Hermione couldn't help herself from blushing when she looked at the three skirts Harry got and the pretty tops…they were a bit reveling than the clothes she wore till now but she was not complaining. There were two shorts and two jeans and jackets like the one she had in her third year. There were also a pair of pajamas and a decent night gown for which Hermione was thankful. The last bag held t-shirts which were casual and a Dress…Harry had got Hermione a frock … it was nothing fancy but really modest. At this Harry almost fell of the chair when Hermione gave him a death hug! She all but shrieked in his ear "thank you sooo much Harryyy!"Shaking with laughter and relief Harry said, "Will they fit you right Hermione?" Hermione looked back at all the clothes and said with surety, "Don't worry they will and we could do the necessary adjustments with some magic." She ended with a wink. "Harry don't you think you got too many clothes for me…it must have been expensive." 'No' was all that harry said with a new authority and surety in his voice and eyes too which Hermione really liked. The day passed by in a similar fashion only during lunch Harry told Hermione about his conversation with the Weasley twins and as expected Hermione was understanding about the whole situation and was rather glad that their friends accepted the choices they were making. Ron, Ginny and Molly would need their time and effort which Hermione was willing to wait for, so was Harry.
AN: Small again?! I will try and make the others longer…can't promise though! Hope You liked it.
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