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Chapter 5: Blushing & Bags

Hermione approached Gandalf who was making smoke rings with an intricately carved pipe. "Gandalf, could I ask you a question?" Hermione asked. "It would seem that you have already asked me one but you may ask another." Gandalf replied, his eyes twinkling, strongly reminding Hermione of Professor Dumbledore.

Hermione scowled but said "I know a spell that shows you the animal that most represents your soul, (A/N: I think that's right) mine used to be an otter but now it is a cheetah. Why would that be?" Gandalf replied "You have and will experience new things during your stay on Middle Earth, your heart and mind will be tested, changing you for the better. Even so, I think that your new animal suits you far better, just from watching you disagreement with Master Gimli and Master Boromir, do you not think?"

Hermione blushed as she remembered, but all she said was "Thank you very much." She quickly headed to the gardens for some peace and quiet. Gandalf's interest was perked, he had never heard of such magic before, though he sensed that Hermione and her companions would play a major role in their quest. Gandalf thought and watched as his smoke rings floated towards the horizon.

o.O.o.O.o

Hermione wandered aimlessly for a while, just taking in the natural beauty of Rivendell. She found herself by the river next to a shady willow tree. Hermione climbed into its branches and watched the sun reflect on the clear blue water.

It was a while until Hermione realised that the sun was setting, sending gold and orange streaks on the ground. She leaped out of the tree and followed the river back to the Last Homely House. She hadn't gone ten meters when Legolas appeared out of nowhere, "Where have you been Hermione? Harry and Ron have been really worried, even though we told them that the enemy couldn't reach Rivendell" Yet he thought but didn't add.

Hermione suddenly realised how close they were to each other. Legolas was fighting an internal battle, should I kiss her? Would she be mad at me if I kissed her? Legolas couldn't decide so he settled for a hug instead. "Well we'd better get back." Hermione said after an awkward silence. They walked in silence until Hermione was assaulted by her two best friends.

"Hermione, where have you been? It's been ages!" Harry said worriedly. "Honestly Harry, I just took walk," Hermione said exasperatedly, "Besides, nothing can get me in Rivendell." After seeing Harry and Ron look at her strangely, she said "I'm fine, really. Now I'm going to get some dinner if that's all right with you." Hermione gave the pair a pointed look and they both hurriedly said "Okay, okay."

o.O.o.O.o

Hermione was checking the things she would need on the quest. "Rope, Dittany, bow, quiver, sword, clothes, wand, Creatures of Middle Earth, Places of Middle Earth…" Hermione checked them off one by one and placed them in a medium sized brown bag. There was a knock on her door and she called out "Come in!"

Legolas walked into her room and said with incredulity "How do you manage to pack everything in that bag?" Hermione smiled and replied, "Undetectable Extension Charm," By means of explanation. Without a word Legolas started helping Hermione pack. "Oh, I'm fine by myself," Legolas interrupted her, "But I want to help." He said with a smile that would have made most girls swoon. They worked in a comfortable silence for the evening.

Hmmm… I don't really like this chapter much but it's kind of a filler, sort of. I'm sorry that the actual story is taking so long to start! I've posted a new crossover story called Elvish Friendship, so I hope you check it out! Reviews = faster updates! :D

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