My yellow

Chapter 30 - summer has begun

Hermione P.O.V

After the long train ride I bid Fred, George, lee, Oliver, Harry and Ginny goodbye.

As I walk towards my mum to greet her, I see that a man is stood beside her with his hand linked to hers. I stop dead in my tracks. Who was this guy? I shake the nervous feeling and walk up to the pair of them with a fake smile.

"Hey mum." I say, not knowing whether or not to hug her. She gives me a tight smile before introducing me to the man stood beside her.

"This is Shawn, we've been seeing each other over the past few months and I thought it'd be nice if you got to meet him." I look over to the man beside her, he's tall, maybe about 5 ft 10 or 5 ft 11, he has hazel eyes, his hair is dark brown with slight grey hairs throughout. He stares at me with a hard express before giving a nod in my direction showing that he's acknowledging my presence. I smile before turning back to look at my mum. She and Shawn start walking to the car so I follow behind them and try to start up a conversation.

"So, how did you guys meet?" I ask as we get to the car.

"Through mutual friends." Mum says with a bored tone. She and Shawn open the car doors and get into the car clearly not wanting to have a conversation. I open the back door of the car and put my trunk on the backseat and then slide in. I close the door and pull my seatbelt across me before I hear a faint 'click'. Mum pulls out of her parking space before driving, her and Shawn engage in a conversation completely ignoring me.

"Are we still going out later?" Shawn asks as he turns  to look at mum waiting for her response.

"Yeah. Just because Hermione is home doesn't mean I'm suddenly giving her my full attention. She is old enough to look after herself." Shawn let's out a laugh which causes me to feel uncomfortable. The rest of the drive is a blur, the only thing that I actually remember is the amount of times my mum insulted me just to impress Shawn.

As soon as we got home I got my trunk out of the boot of the car and went straight up to my room. I put my trunk in the corner of my room before locking my door. As soon as I lie on my bed I keep thinking about my dad and how he is doing. Mum has changed since I last saw her, which was when my parents divorce was finalised.

Maybe she was just going through a phase about dating someone new, hopefully it would pass soon because I couldn't put up with the comments that she was making towards me. I hear a tapping on my window and look up to see an owl. I stand up and walk towards the window, I open it letting the owl in. The owl settles on my bedside table waiting patiently for me to take the letter. I grab a treat from my suitcase and give it to the owl before grabbing the letter and reading it.

Hermione,
I just got home and I already miss you. I know I've hardly known you but I just can't seem to stop thinking about when I'm going to see you again. When can I see you again? Did you get home alright? I hope to hear back from you soon.
Oliver

I grab a piece of parchment and a pen before writing a reply.

Oliver,
I miss you too and not knowing you that much kind of scares me but it also excites me wanting to get to know you. I can see you some time next week when you're free. I got home alright however my mom has been acting weird ever since I got back. She has a new boyfriend and she just doesn't seem like herself. She keeps making little comments towards me ever since I met him at the platform. I'm sure its nothing to worry about, maybe it's because she is adjusting to a new relationship and doesn't know how to act since she's been divorced from my dad. Anyways what are your plans for the summer.
Hermione

I grab an envelope and put the letter in before addressing it with Oliver's details. I attach the letter to the owl before it takes off and delivers my letter. I sigh and decide to finally unpack. I grab my trunk and lay it out on my bed. I start grabbing my clothes out of the suitcase and putting them on clothes hangers and into my wardrobe. I take out all the books and place them on my bookshelf. I then decide to grab my toiletries and head into the bathroom to put my toothbrush, shampoo and conditioner, and toothpaste away. Once I've finished unpacking my things I grab a book and being to read.

I am halfway through the book when I hear tapping on my window again. I turn to see Oliver's owl at the window. I open the window and let the owl in. I take the letter and give the owl a treat before settling down at my desk and reading the letter.

Hermione,
I'm sorry to hear that your mum isn't treating you fairly since you got back. Even though she's just started a new relationship with someone after her divorce withyour dad, doesn't give her the right to make comments and act the way that she is towards you. If it makes you feel better I can ask my parents if you could spend a few weeks here so that you don't have to deal with the comments that your mum is making towards you, it would also be a good opportunity for us to get to know each other better without having to think about what others think. Let me know if I'm rambling. Anyways I don't really have any plans for the summer yet apart from meeting up with Fred, George and Lee soon. I'm hoping that maybe you will let me take you out on a proper date in the summer because I really like you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Oliver

I quickly write a response.

Oliver,
I would love to stay with you and your parents for a few weeks only if it is okay with them of course. I can't wait to get to know you this summer and I will most definitely let you take me out on a proper date because I really like you too. It would also be good to get out of the house so I definitely hope that your parents agree. If not we could always just go to Diagon alley or something. I'm heading to bed now but I hope to hear from you soon.
Hermione

I send the letter off and get ready for bed before falling asleep with a slight smile on my face.