Hermione made it home and got a text from Ginny about tonight. She was freaking out on what to wear she wanted to impress Harry, Which she didn't need to he already liked her how she was. Hermione went to her closet to find what to wear but she wanted something more causal like pants but all her pants were so worn out. She fell down on her bed with a lough frustrated sound.

"Hey Giggle Bunny, what's wrong?" Her dad said coming in laying next to her. Sometimes you think he forgets he's an adult.

"Nothing I'm going out bowling tonight for a school event with a bunch of friends, but have nothing to wear, all my jeans are worn and bowling in a skirt is no fun"

"Oh is there a boy you're trying to impress because if so bowling in a skirt will do it"

"DAD! And no there isn't"

"Well your mom is going out to a friends for a bit so why don't you and I sneak out and go get ice cream and new pants for you"

"Really? You don't mind?"

"No way! I'll be your girlfriend for the day"

"Awesome so I'm going to do some homework first so it's out of the way."

"Oh no you mom leaves in 10 mins get freshened up and were heading out"

Hermione's mom finally left and Hermione and her dad were out the door and on their way to mall. Singing and listening to music she loved country got that from her dad.

"Write any good song lately?" her dad asked

"How did you know about that?"

"Giggle bunny I'm a father I know everything"

She just looked at him with a 'your seriously pulling that line.'

"fine you twisted my arm it was opened one night downstairs and I didn't know what it was so I read a bit, there really good sweetie, you definitely need to pursue this"

"It's just a silly childs dream I need something where I have a future"

"Only some, so can you do daddy a favor? Since I'm taken you out shopping"

"I knew there was a catch" They both laughed

"What is it?"

"Sing me one of your songs?"

"I don't know dad I never think their ready"

"Well that's cause you're a perfectionist now I'm playing the dad card you read me one of your songs now or you're not going tonight" he said trying to look serious

"Seriously dad?" They both burst out laughing. She loved her relationship with her dad he was her best friend in the world.

"Fine just one"

"Sweet!"

"No one says sweet"

"Well guess I'll have to bring it back"

I used to think
I had the answers to everything,
But now I know
Life doesn't always go my way, yeah...
Feels like I'm caught in the middle
That's when I realize...

I'm not a girl,
Not yet a woman.
All I need is time,
A moment that is mine,
While I'm in between.

I'm not a girl,
There is no need to protect me.
It's time that I
Learn to face up to this on my own.
I've seen so much more than you know now,
So don't tell me to shut my eyes.

I'm not a girl,
But if you look at me closely,
You will see it in my eyes.
This girl will always find
Her way.

"That's all I got so far for that song"

"Wow I had no idea, sweetie that is so beautiful"

"Thanks"

"I mean it, I really think you should show your work, I heard there's a talent show at your school, you should give it a go"

"Yeah no I'm so afraid of singing in front of one person let alone a whole auditorium full"

"Pssh please"

"I'm scared of failing, plus I've been taken extra classes that has nothing to do with music"

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream"

They finally pulled up to the mall and her dad found a spot up front. They entered the mall.

"Alright where to first?"

"I don't know charlotte Russe?"

"Okay lets go" They entered the shop.

"Hello welcome"

"Thank you"

"This is huge alright you take that side I take this side?"

"Alright ready?"

"Break" they both said Hermione went through a full racks and started finally a few outfits, her dad was doing pretty good at finding a few as well.

"Alright so let's try on some outfits, well you not me"

Hermione tried on quite a few outfits but nothing that she really liked. Then she put on one her dad picked out she looked in the mirror and it was perfect. It was just a plain loose white shirt paired with black leggings. All she needed to add was a dark denim jacket. She came out

"Now that's bowling night style"

"I love it! Good job dad"

"Yeah I know" she gave him a hug.

"The shoes though? Think boots be best"

"Paired with a scarf"

"oh yeah now you're thinking, alright want to grab some unhealthy food?'

"Yes!" They went to the register and Hermione pulled out her wallet and her money from Christmas. But her dad stopped her. And gave the girl his credit card,

"Dad you don't have to"

"Yes I do I never get to treat you"

"Thanks daddy!" and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Wow if I get that type of reaction I need to do it more often"

They exited the store and went to the food court. And grabbed some Chinese food. Hermione only ate a little because she was going have pizza tonight at the bowling alley. Her dad excused himself to go to the bathroom. Just as he left she saw Fred in the distance obviously doing some shopping. She was still sad about what happened earlier but she had no reason to be.

"Hey Hermione"

"Hey you'

"So about today I am so sorry, I got distracted"

"You don't owe me an explanation"

"Still I feel horrible because I was looking forward to it"

"Really?"

"Yeah," just then her dad came back

"Hey giggle bunny who's this?"

"Oh I'm Fred sir Fred Weasley" he said offering his hand

"Is your dad's name Author?" Mr. Granger shook it

"Yes sir"

"Oh well its nice meeting a member of his family, he speaks so highly of you guys"

"Well he's an amazing dad"

"So would you like to join us?

'"Yeah join us" Hermione said

Fred sat down and began conversation. Hermione's dad was amazed with how this guy seemed to bring out this light in his daughter. He couldn't help but smile.

"Well I should get going,"

"Ok well see you tonight?"

"Not if I see you first, it was nice meeting you" he said shaking her dad's hand. He walked away and he saw Hermione checking him out a bit she blushed when she saw her dad caught her.

"Well he was nice, I like him you have my approval"

"Dad stop I don't like him like that plus he has a girlfriend already"

"Well with the chemistry you guys have it's hard to tell'

"Ok well anyways let's get home"

They left the mall and headed home. All the way home Hermione was talking about her friends, Ron's band her classes everything. She never gets this time with her dad so she cherished it so much. They made it home and Hermione got ready she put on a pair of ankle brown semi heel boots and a black scarf. She headed downstairs Ginny's dad was going to drop them off and pick them up.

"Alright what do you think?'

"Damn girl!" her dad said in a girly first

"Dad stop"

"It looks good Fred's going to like it,"

"Oh my gosh dad stop!" she said laughing

"You're pleased?"

"What?"

"Your please Fred's going to like it"

"I am not!" Hermione's phone went off Ginny letting her know she was out front.

"Ok well I'm out"

"Alright giggle bunny, I love you"

"I love you daddy! Thank you for today"

"You're welcome"

With that she left and got into the car and they headed off to the bowling alley.