Girl's Day Out

Hermione smiled and agreed with Ginny that this really was the best way to spend her 21st birthday. She wiggled her toes in the warm water as the pedicurist made her way towards their chairs.

"I don't remember you doing anything special, last year."

"No… I think we got a little distracted when I realized I was pregnant."

"Speaking of…" Ginny grinned.

"Mmm?" Hermione closed her eyes, feeling her tension slowly fade away.

"Are you sure it was a good idea to leave Charlotte with Snape? You know mum would have been happy to have her over."

"They'll be fine."