Chapter 3 In this chapter there is mention to a book I don't own that and I was just making reference to it. I own nothing and the people I'm use are JK Rowling. This was beta read by the most wonderful man JTT love you.

Conversation With Ginny

When Hermione left OSR she did not go back to her place instead she went to Ginny's. She had so much that she needed to tell her. When Hermione showed up Ginny was on the couch looking worse to wear. Hermione was wondering what happen but instead of asking she just went to the couch and took Ginny s hand and drag her to the kitchen. In the kitchen Hermione made both her and Ginny some tea.

When the tea was all gone Ginny ask Hermione why she was there. Hermione said "I came here to tell you all about what happen at OSR, but before that what happen to you?" Ginny began to tell her, So I had just got up and was in the living room when moms head came out of the fire. She told me that I need to get dressed and come over there today. I told her I would be there as soon as I got dressed.

When I got there I realized something was wrong. Mom was in the kitchen cooking and there was a ton of food on the table already. Then in the corners of the kitchen and dining room were balloons. I know it does not sound like it would be bad but I was pretty sure that there was no birthday today. I was just going to ask mom what was going on when Ron came in the kitchen.

As soon as Ginny said Ron s name Hermione thought ASSHOLE she still had some unresolved issues. She did not say anything she just let Ginny continue with her tale. When Ron came in he walked right to me and gives me a hug and told me to guess what. I did not feel like guessing I just wanted to know what was going on. So I looked at Ron and said what. Ron said you have to guess. I told him I was not in the mood to guess so just tell me or leave me alone. Ron not upset in the slightest looked at me and said I m getting married! I felt my mouth open and close but no words would come out so I just looked at him. Ron then went on to say who he was marrying. Hermione you will never guess who he is marrying.

Hermione did not want to guess she just wanted to go home curl up on the couch with a good book and a pint of rocky road ice cream. Ginny however did not take the hint went on to tell her that Ron was marrying Lavender Brown. Lavender Brown do you believe it , said Ginny. I tell you what that brother of mine has some nerve. I was pissed I was just about to tell Ron what I thought about him marrying Miss. Brown when the back door opened and Bill and his family came through.

I never really got to tell Ron how I felt because the kids were everywhere and me being the youngest I had to watch them. I love the little rug rats but today s just not one of those days. They had just got into the flour and were putting it everywhere when the rest of the family showed up. As soon as Fred and George came in they grab the twins and took them to the living room and then came back and laughed at me while helping me clean up the stuff. I asked if they knew the reason why they were here. They said, Our little Ronniekins is getting married, said Fred as he grab his brother s arm and walked around the room while George was humming the wedding march. He s so grown up they said laughing. At that point mom came in and said that was enough to finish cleaning up and then to go to the dining room to eat.

When I got in the dining room everybody was already in there and I thought I would have to sit beside Lavender but Fred got that seat. So I went and had them make room for me down by Ron. Everyone was having a good time and me I was just trying to not blow my top. As I was sitting there eating my food. Ron asked me what I thought of him getting married. How I wish I could had told him, but with all the family around I did not want to make a scene so I just told him that I was happy he was getting marry and inside my head I finish the sentence I however am not happy to who you are getting married to.

When everyone had finishing eating they went around talking to each other me I had to get out of there I can only hold my mouth for so long so I said bye to everyone and then came home. Through that whole thing Hermione was only confused about one thing why was Ginny so mad at her brother. She was the one who was cheated on by Ron and as much as she knew she did not tell anyone but Harry, and at that point in Harry s life He was not talking to anyone. So how or who did Ginny find out from. Hermione was not completely sure it was for her that Ginny was mad for so she decided to ask. Ginny, why are you so mad at Ron?"

Ginny had forgotten until now that Hermione did not know that she knew what happen between her and Ron. So she thought now would be the right time to tell her. Hermione there something that I need to tell you I know what happen between you and Ron." " How?" , said Hermione close her mouth as quickly as it open.

There was a night about two years ago when there was a knock on my door at three in the morning and when I answered the door it was you shitfaced and mumbling. I ask you why are you here and that s when you began to sob about not wanting to be alone and begging me to let you in. When I went to move I took to long and you tried to push through and ending up falling on your face. That did not stop you though. You got on all fours and crawled inside. When you got to the couch you sat down and looked at me and sobbed some more.

I had gone to the kitchen to get you something to drink and then came and sat beside you. You then put your head on my shoulder and started to talk.

I don't want to be alone anymore Ginny." You know today was going to be Ron and mine s anniversary and I just want to forget everything. When you said that that s when I noticed you had a bottle of Fire whiskey in your hand. You then began to drink down half the bottle. When you had finished drinking you looked at me and told me Ron was scum and that him and Lavender deserved each other. The way you said Lavenders name was funny. I asked you what happened and that s when you told me what you saw of course it was hard to understand with you sobbing after ever other word. You then proceeded to drink the rest of the bottle and passed out.

When you woke the next morning you did not ask how you got here so I thought you just did not want to talk about it. I later learn you just did not remember anything and I thought it best to not say anything.

I m sorry Hermione I should have said something before now."

Hermione had remembered that night she remembered grabbing the fire whiskey and wanting to forget everything. However that was all she remembered. Hermione looked at Ginny and told her that it was ok and that everything was cool. "Ginny I'm not mad at Ron";She knew she was lying ,but there was just somethings that she could not talk about right then. "if he wants to marry Lavender that s fine as long as he does not expect me to show up at the wedding". "Can you image Ron and Lavender s face if you did." said Ginny with a little giggle in her voice.

So now that you know what happened. What went on at OSR today? I don't even know where to start," said Hermione. Why not start when you went into OSR. Hermione then went into telling about what happened at lunch with Daniel. Ginny was a great audience she gasped out at all the right parts and when she got to the part were Daniel kissed her Ginny said, "So how was it?" Hermione did not say anything she just started to blush Ginny took it as a sign that it was good. When Hermione had stopped blushing she continued her story.

Ginny was walking around her living room pissed how dare that jerk kiss Hermione and then tell her it was a mistake. Hermione was still trying to get Ginny to sit down so that she could finish telling her what happened. Come on Ginny it's not that bad." "If you sit back down I'll tell you what else happened." Ginny still had a little bit more in her and with a big finish she demanded Hermione to take her down to OSR so that she could kick some ass of course Hermione said no and told her to sit down she still had more to say. Hermione then told Ginny the last thing she did before she left OSR. Ginny asked Hermione what Daniel looked like when she had kissed him. Hermione said "I think he looked shocked but I really did not see after I kissed him I turned around and left."

Ginny was over being mad she just wished she could have seen how Daniel looked when Hermione left. She could picture him standing there watching as Hermione walked away with a shocked look on his face. When she had finished telling Ginny everything she asked if Hermione would like to stay for dinner. Over dinner Hermione told Ginny about the nightmare she had. Ginny told her that she just thought that she nervous about the dates and that everything will be fine. Hermione knew everything would be ok she just wanted to let Ginny know. Hermione stayed with Ginny that night and when they were done talking they went to sleep.

A week later and a visitor

It was midday on a Tuesday when there came a knock on Hermione's door. She had no clue who it could be Ginny was at work and she was not expecting someone else. So she put her book down and went answer the door. When she opened the door she was surprised to see that Daniel Banks was on her door step.

"Daniel what are you doing here?"

Hermione, It so nice to see you again. Do you mind if I come in?"

"Daniel again what are you doing here?"

I was in the area and thought I would come to see you I have news." "So now can I come in?

Hermione did not get to answer because Daniel went ahead and went inside.

Hermione what a lovely home you have," said Daniel as he made his way to the couch in Hermione s living Room. Hermione was just making it in the living Room when Daniel saw Hermione's book on the table. Hermione saw that Daniel noticed her book, and when she went to put it up Daniel s hand got there first.

So Hermione what are you reading," Said Daniel as he thumbed through the pages without looking at the front.

Pride and Prejudice have you read it before," said Hermione looking dreamily at the book.

Heavens no I don t like to read."

Hermione had blocked out what Daniel was saying she was screaming in her head GET OUT GET OUT RIGHT NOW YOUR ILLITERATE MAN! However instead of saying that Hermione just looked at the man like he had some kind of disease. Daniel was not even paying attention to her he was still say what he liked to do,
I like to take long walks on the beach. I like to cuddle on a blanket outside while looking at the stars."

When Hermione started to listen to what Daniel liked she went and sat on the couch beside him. Daniel turned and looked at her and continued what he was saying, Sometimes I like to stay inside and cuddle with the one I love. At that point Daniel had stopped talking and leaned in to kiss Hermione.

Hermione began to lean in too, but right before she met his lips she began to think what happens after she kisses him will he say that he shouldn't have done it. What happen if after he kisses her and it starts to get more will she want more. Hermione was so confused so she did the only thing she could think to do. She pushed Daniel away.

She pushed Daniel away and moved down the couch. She then began to speak. Daniel I like you, but if we were to kiss and then you tell me again that you shouldn't have done that I not sure how I will react. I don't like to play games and you were right when you said in your office that we can't start anything." Daniel was still on the couch with his head in his hands thinking and when Hermione was done speaking. Daniel took his hand and moved it in his hair. He then looked at Hermione and spoke.

Hermione I like you too."

Really out of everything I said he pick out the part were I said I liked him, though Hermione. Hermione watch as Daniel moved off the couch to squat in front of her and took her hand and began to speak. "Hermione that day in my office I was not lying to you when I said that you are the most beautiful woman I ever saw. When we went to Omar's and I kissed you yes I might had said it was a mistake, but I can't stop thinking about it. I also meant what I said that I like you I don't want to play games and if you would let me I would love to kiss you again.

Hermione could tell that Daniel was waiting for answer, but she did not have one. So she got up from the couch and went to stand on the side of the window looking out. She was confused and the only person who could help her was to far away right now so what she had to say would have to wait. Hermione did not look at Daniel but she did begin to speak.

"Daniel right now I'm confused and I need time to think so why don't we talk about the reason you are here."

Daniel looked a little crestfallen but went ahead and told Hermione why he was there. We have found you all 10 of your dates and starting Friday in the morning you will go on your first date. There are few things that I can tell you and some that I can't." I can't tell you the name of the guys you will be dating that will be giving to you along with where you are going on a note before your date." Along with the note you will be given a portkey to take you to the places you will be going to." I can tell you that your first date will be in New York City in a hidden park were you will have a picnic waiting for you."

When your first date is over and you get home a second owl will be sent to you with your second date info. I can tell you if you like where your date will be at." As Daniel was telling Hermione the information she had moved from the window to the chair next to the couch. Yes I would like to hear what it will be, said Hermione."
"Ok." "You will be going to this magic place and it changes into anything it wants when it wants so be careful." "I think Hermione you will have a nice time on your dates." "Well that s all for now do you have any questions.

Hermione could think of a lot of questions but none that she wanted to voice so she just asked, "Would you like to stay for a late lunch early dinner?" Daniel thought for a few and then got off the couch and walked over to Hermione. "I would really love to but I need to get back to work." Daniel was standing beside Hermione and offered his hand to help her out of the chair. "Well since you are leaving let me walk you to the door. Hermione opened the door for Daniel, but as Daniel was leaving he had a few things he wanted to say. Hermione I had a lovely time and your home is nice. I would really like for you to think more about what we talked about and get back with me please. Daniel kissed her hand and then left.

Food was out of the question Hermione did not have time. She had so much on her mind and she needed to go see Ginny right now. Ginny had just got out of the shower and was in the middle of getting dressed when she heard the fire place activate. Ginny had came into the living Room right when Hermione was coming out the fire place. When Ginny saw Hermione she asked her, "what s up?" "You will never guess who came to see me today, said Hermione as she went to sit down on Ginny's couch.

Ginny said, Who?"

"Daniel Banks , said Hermione."

"What , said Ginny?"

"What happened?"

"Lots , Hermione said

Hermione then went on to tell Ginny what happened. When she was finished Hermione asked Ginny what was she to do Daniel liked her and heaven help her she liked him, but he was right when he said they could not start something. How she really wished that man would make up his mind.

"Hermione I think these dates could not have come at a better time. Go on the dates have fun don't think about Daniel and if by the end you still have feelings for him then tell him. Tell him how you feel and that you would like to move forward and then kiss him the way he asked to be kiss."
When Ginny had said that last part she had took her arms and hugged herself and made kissing noises and began to laugh. Hermione then pick up one of the pillows that were on the couch and threw it at her. Hermione had no clue what she was going to do. What she did know was that she was going to have fun on these dates and make the best of it.

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