Author's Note- If you have already read this story before now you may need to go back and reread it. I had copy write problems, and had to rewrite part of the first one and a little of the second one. Also there are probably a few mistakes because I typed it without spell check. Anyway I think I fixed all the problems. There is a link on my profile page to the song Behind Blue Eyes.

Chapter 3-

The drive to the muggle store was brisk. Hermoine and I talked and listened to the radio. She knew exactly where to go so we didn't end up lost. If I had been driving we would have been in a dark alley about to be rapped for asking direction. Not that I would need to ask for help. I knew everything. I'm a man, we know everything.

"We're here." Hermoine announced. We pulled into the parking lot and the car lunched to a stop. We climbed out of the minivan, and walked toward the humongous store.

"This store is very unique. Let me explain before we get in, or you will be confused to no end." she said. I nodded.

"There are eight wings that branch of for the main part of the story. If you look at a sky view it would appeared to be a spider. Each branch is for something different. The first branch is for designing your house. There we make blueprints and computer models of the house layout." she explained.

"One question, what is a computer?" I asked.

"Muggle invention. How about when we get in I'll do the work on the computer." she said. I nodded again.

"Next wing is where you buy actual materials to build a house. Like wood, bricks, concrete, tools for building, or anything of the sort. The third section is for flooring, and the fourth section is for paint. There are so many colors you have no idea. It's like Every Flavored Beans. Never ending." she told me as we walked into the store.

I grabbed a map of the build that was on a stand. I flipped through the brochure as she continued to describe the last four sections.

"The fifth wing is for kitchen appliances, counter, backdrops, counter tops, cupboards, and most anything you need in a kitchen. The sixth division is for bathrooms. Again everything you need there. The seventh branch has all types of furniture. Any style. Finally the last branch is for landscaping. All gardening tools, pool things, plants, patios, and such are found there." she finished, sucking in a deep breath.

"Sounds confusing, but cool. Really thought out." I said.

"Yes, they have everything you need in one store. That way you don't have to waste your time driving around town to different shops for every little thing." she said.

"Excuse me Miss. and Mr. may I assist you in any way?" I polite man with graying hair asked.

"Yes, thank you. We are looking to make blueprints for a small cottage." Hermoine smiled to the older man.

"Right this way." he said. He lead us down the first hallway on the right.

We followed behind him into the department of design. Rows of computer lined the walls. In the middle of the room there were shelves of blueprints.

"Wow." I whispered in Hermoine's ear.

"I know. Isn't it great?" she asked.

I nodded and smiled at her.

He set Hermoine up on a computer. I had sat beside her and watched Hermoine work. He taught her how the system worked.

"All you need to do is type in the height and length of the room in this box here. Press this button after you have the flat layout of the room drawled. Then it will make a three dimensional version of the house. You can click here and we will make a blueprint for you. Ask me if you have any questions." he explained. He left us then to work on the house.

"Thank you, sir." Hermoine said.

"Okay. Lets get started. I think we only need a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. We could have a loft with a bedroom too." she said excitedly.

"Sure. I want an open layout though. No rooms with doors except for the bathroom of course." I told her.

"Great I have always wanted a house with a loft." Hermoine said.

"Know how about a small cottage nothing big." I suggested.

"Yup. In the living room we should have a fireplace with bookcases on either side. I want one of the fireplace made from the big stones. I don't like brick." she said.

"Yeah, I hate brick too. It's ugly. Now for size. Since we both want it small, and it is only the two of us I was think seventy times fifty." I said.

"Sounds fine to me. The ceilings are going to have to be at least twenty feet on the side with the loft. Though, we could have the ceiling slope down to ten feet that way we can put a connecting porch outside." she said.

"Good idea. The bathroom only needs to be ten by ten. And the kitchen should be next to it." I said grabbing a piece of paper to quickly sketch out the design.

"Here." I said showing it to her.

"The house is shaped like a rectangle. Tall in the back low in the front where the porch will be. When you first walk in you'll see the stairs leading up to the loft. The loft will run the whole length of the cabin, and will be half the width. The living room will be on the right side. The fireplace against the wall with the book shelves. On the opposite side of the cabin is the kitchen and bathroom. In the left corner the bathroom is tucked in the back. In the front left corner we'll have the kitchen." I explained pointing everything out in the drawling.

"Got it. Now let me do the math, and then all put it in the computer." she said. I watched her as she chewed on her bottom lip as she worked the math out in her head.

"Done." she said leaning back into the swivel chair.

"Got it in the computer? Lets see it." I almost shouted. I was getting so anxious over this clubhouse type of thing I was making with Granger.

"Close your eyes." she said. I did as she said.

"Open." she shrilled.

"Awesome. Lets print this off and get started buying this stuff." I said.

I walked over to the man that had helped us before and asked him to make the blueprint. He went off to copy it for us.

"He is getting the blueprints." I told her.

She smiled as he came back with a copy in his hand.

"Can you show us to structure." she asked. He nodded and we followed him to the next wing.

"You can find the exterior items in this half of the department." he said, showing us down and isle.

We walked in direction he said. We found a catalog with all the exterior items. We sat down at table, and flipped through the pages. We decided to make the cabin out of Red Pine wood. Hermoine found it the prettiest of all the others. For the roofing we picked wooden shakes to add the rustic charm.

I suggested that we make the wainscoting three feet high, and made of stone rocks. Hermoine liked this idea so we also bought the stone rocks along with the other materials.

After making a list of everything we need to purchase we set of to the other side of the department for interior materials. For the flooring and walls we decided to stick with the Red Pine. We order a ten foot high staircase and stairway railings. We then pick of window panes and trimming. Same with the door and the door frame. All in Red Pine.

We put this on the tablet that they had given us to keep track of the items we ordered. The man then led us to the next department paint.

Getting the paint didn't take long for we only need to paint the bathroom. We choose a dark moss green for the walls and tan for the ceiling. Once again we added it to the tablet and left to the next wing.

Hermoine was ecstatic for the kitchen section. We immediately picked out black and gray granite counter tops. I choose a steel refrigerator, stove and sink.

"I love cooking. We should get and island with bar stools too." she added.

"Okay." I replied. She was a little to happy right now, but I didn't mind it. I loved seeing her smiling and having such a great time.

She picked out cupboards with glass panes that revealed what lay inside them. Which was a nice set of China I had chosen. We then picked out place mats and little kitchen accessories and appliances. Some that I had never even seen before, but Hermoine promised to teach me about.

We left that kitchen branch and went to the bathroom department. I picked out shower curtains that matched the green paint we had purchased earlier. They had a realistic forest print on them. A sink with granite counter tops to match the kitchen, and a claw foot tube. Hermoine bought a few little items for the bathroom as well.

"Only two more." I sighed.

"I know I'm exhausted." she moaned.

The furniture department was the largest of all the branches before. Sections for living rooms, bedrooms, dinning rooms, and offices. There were tons of small items just for decoration. Hermoine bought varies decorative mirrors, clocks, and shelves to decorate the walls.

I picked out a soft, deep brown velvet couch and armchairs. Hermoine found us a beautiful coffee table with a glass top. There were dragons carved into the wood. Matched me perfectly.

We bought a large queen size bed and a brown and light tan comforter for it. We also got moss green curtains for the rest of the house. We picked out lamps and side tables for the living room.

"Last store, praise Merlin." I sighed, raising my hands in the air and then bowing down to the floor.

"Get up before someone thinks your crazy." Hermoine laughed.

"I am crazy, Moine." I told her.

In the landscaping department we bought hanging flower pots for the porch. Hermoine like the large draping ferns so we bought those as well. I picked out circle stepping stone to lead up to the porch. Once that was done we added it to our tablet, and we were finished.

"Hell yes!" I shouted as we left the department.

"Yes, now we only need to pay." she said grabbing my hand and leading me to the checkout area in the center of the store. The lady behind the counter rang up our tablet.

"That will be 6,000 dollars. You sure are buying a lot." she exclaimed.

I fished around in my pocket till I found the money. I look at Hermoine sheepishly and handed it to her. I didn't know how muggle money worked at all. She counted out the bills and handed them to the lady.

"She seems confused that we are paying in cash and not online or something." Hermoine whispered to me.

"Who cares." I whispered back.

"When do you need your purchases shipped?" she asked.

"We are going to take them now. We have friends that are coming to help us. If someone could just drop them off out back that would be great." Hermoine lied.

"Umm...Okay." the lady said even more confused.

She called a man to get a group to bring the things out back. As we turned to leave she called to us, "I think you two make a great couple."

"We're not dating." Hermoine mumbled with a blush.

I laughed. Grabbing her hand I dragged her out of the store and to the car.

She got in the drivers seat and drove us around the store. We parked as the men finished bringing the purchases out. We got out of the car to talk to the man in front.

"It's going to be awhile for our friends to get here. There is no need for you and your men to wait. It could be an hour or so. Thank you for your help." Hermoine said. Making up the excuse for them to leave.

After they left I asked Hermoine, "What was that for Miss. Slytherin? How are we getting all of this home?"

"I had Mr. Weasley put an enlargement charm on the boot of the van last year. Everything will if. Promise me." she answered.

"Okay." I said.

After much effort and time we finished loading all the items into the van. This would have been much easier if we could use magic.

"Lets go Hermoine. I'm exhausted." I sighed leaning into the back of the seat.

"Me too." she said.

The engine rumbled to life, and she back out of the parking lot. It took us a half hour to get back. It was almost sunset by the time we unloaded everything back at the tree.

We place charms to protect the purchases from weather, and make it undetectable from anyone's eyes except ours.

"Why did we decide to build a cabin?" I asked.

"I have not idea. The only good thing is that you know have a place escape from your father, and I have a place to study. Plus it'll be fun to hangout together here." she said.

"I still can't believe we are friends now." I told her.

"Me neither. Wait till I have to tell Harry and Ron. Ron is going to be a have a shitstorm." she laughed.

"Yeah, can I be there when you do?" I asked eagerly.

"Not if you value your life. Ron probable hex you the next world." she giggled.

"On the other hand how 'bout I stay behind." I said with a change of thought.

"You should. Just saying. Well, see you tomorrow. We need to get some serious rest before we start building this." she said.

"No joke. Did I forget to mention I know nothing about construction?" I chuckled.

"Dido." she called walking away.

"Bye, Hermoine!" I laughed.

"Bye, Draco." she called over her shoulder.

Author's Note- Hope you liked. I have a few ideas for magic touches to the cabin. If you have any ideas PM me or tell me about it in the review. I am going to try to draw a picture or get on a website so you can see what the house actually looks like, and the store. Review. Favorite. Fallow.