As I said, I've had a bit of writers block so I'm sorry if this chapter is short. :) Hope you enjoy it

Chapter Seven

Hogsmede

The next weekend was a Hogsmede weekend and excitement was thick in the air of Hogwarts Castle. The Third years were especially excited as it was their first time into the village that so many loved to visit during the school year.

Harry was ready and hopping from foot to foot when Hermione and Ginny came down stairs, Hermione having stayed in Ginny's dorm with her and 3 other girls the night before. They were dressed in casual clothes that made them look sexy and stunning.

Ginny was wearing a short black skirt, that showed off her legs and swished every time she walked, and a red t-shirt that clung to every curve and was a v-neck. On her feet she had a pair of dolly shoes. Her hair was in a loose bun and the effect was fantastic.

Hermione wore a white top, which also clung to her curves, dipped down at the back and was a v-neck, with tight blue jeans and boots. The overall effect was stunning as she too had her hair cascading down her back. "Edward's going to be bowled over. Gin, you look amazing." Harry commented.

Harry was wearing a plain black t-shirt that clung to his muscles and a pair of jeans with trainers. His hair was messy as usual, a fact the other girls found sexy. The two girls laughed and linked arms with Harry, walking down to the entrance.

Filch sneered at the three as he checked their names off the list. "Have a nice day." He spat before turning to the next student. The group exchanged looks before shrugging and hurrying to catch a carriage, Hermione pulling them along at a slightly faster speed than a human could go. This ensured that they got the last carriage just as it left.

Hermione smiled as they pulled into the village of Hogsmede. A very big and tall man with thick curly brown hair stood out amongst the crowd and Hermione's face lit up. She leapt out of the carriage and ran, at human speed, over to him, leaving Harry and Ginny to follow her.
"Emmett!" Hermione cried as she hugged the older vampire. Emmett chuckled and hugged Hermione tightly. She then went on to hug Rosalie and Jasper. When she reached Alice, the Pixie like Vampire let out a squeal and hugged Hermione, jumping up and down in excitement. "MIONE! It's been forever!" She gasped. Hermione chuckled. "It's only been a couple of days. Remember, we went hunting." She reminded Alice. Alice waved it off. "Like I said, forever."

Edward hugged Hermione from behind and the newborn Vampire spun round to face him. "Hi." She smiled. Edward grinned. "Hi, yourself." He muttered before pulling her into a passionate kiss. Ginny and Alice sighed at the romance between the two. Hermione broke the kiss to giggle at the two.

"So, where to first?" Edward asked as the large group walked through Hogsmede, the couples holding hands or with their arms looped around each other's waists. "How about Zonkos? Everyone loves Zonkos." Ginny suggested. "Not as much as they love Weasleys Wizarding Wheezes." Harry commented. Hermione nodded. "True."

"Weasleys what?" Emmett asked. "Weasleys Wizarding Wheezes. Their Zonkos rival Joke Shop run by Fred and George." Ginny replied, pride in her eyes as she thought of her brothers. "They dropped out of school and Harry gave them the money to start it. Molly went spare when they dropped out, but now she couldn't be prouder." Hermione added. "Wicked!" Emmett exclaimed, eyes gleaming.

After about an hour, the Vampires and the two humans had visited Zonkos, Honeydukes, where the Vampires bought Blood pops, and were now sat the Three Broomsticks. Harry and Ginny were the only ones drinking, seeing as the Vampires didn't drink or eat anything except Animal Blood. "Where to now?" Harry asked, watching smiling as Edward fiddled idly with Hermione's hair as she lent on him.

"Wherever. Is there a clothes shop?" Alice asked, eyes going misty at the thought of buying wizard fashion. "Of course. We can go there next if you like." Ginny replied. Hermione grimaced. Alice's shopping trips were almost legendary and she was dreading shopping with her as she was most likely going to buy herself, Hermione and Ginny new wardrobes, whether they actually needed, or wanted it, or not.

Edward watched as Hermione's face contorted into a grimace and let out a soft chuckle. "Hermione and I are going to go for a walk. We'll meet you guys back here later, in about 2 hours?" He announced. The others agreed with the time and the two groups left the pub, Harry, Ginny and the rest going one way, while Edward and Hermione walked hand in hand the other way towards the castle.

Hermione sighed and lent into Edward as they walked. She thanked god it was cloudy and she could actually go out. For once, she loved British Weather.

Please Read and Review. Next Chapter all the questions about why Dumbledore allowed Hans to teach there while Hermione is attending and why he didn't know is explained.