Always

Chapter Three

Hermione
Why did I hold his gaze! Hermione scolded herself for her actions. Well to be fair, he did stare back, and for quite some time. What does it mean? Was he going to apologize? Tease her? Call her Mudblood? He wouldn't do those things in front of his son. But why do I care? He's was a Death-Eater! He has the Dark Mark! But his eyes and-
" Mum, can we please get the newest broom stick, please?" Hugo questioned, widening his eyes and sticking out his lower lip. I sigh. " I'm sorry Hugo I wish I could get it for you, but-"
" But Dad."
" Yes Hugo, I don't have the money anymore. How about I take you into the Muggle World instead and let you pick out something there?"
" Okay!!" Hugo bounds off happily towards Rose to tell her the good news.
As soon as they pay, I take them to the Muggle World, as promised and fish out two five dollar bills. " Remember, it should be $4.75 or less because of it's not?"
" We won't have the money," they sigh in union.
"Okay, meet me back here in 35 minutes and Rose, watch Hugo and Hugo, watch Rose," I say before turning them loose. I wander aimlessly before finding myself in front of a book store, I sigh, perfect. I push open the door to the old store to reveal an even older looking inside. The floral wallpaper now began to peel, the carpet was coming up in the corners, the shelves were incredibly dusty, but the books on the dusty shelves were all that I cared about. I opened a few books until finding one that interested me, carrying the book to the small check out counter I counted my money. The old man sitting behind the counter looked dead, I almost take our my wand to make sure, in the second I reach for my wand he jumps up and says, " $6.75 is your total. Thank you have a good day," and with that he slouches back into his seat.
I walk to a bench placed in front of an oak tree and open the book. I immediately get into the book fully, not even glancing up occasionally. When I get the chapter 4 the main character, Mary, describes the boy she likes. He has grey eyes, blonde hair, and he's tall, which sounds like Dra- Malfoy. Was I about to address him by his first name? Where did that come from?
Sighing I gather my bags and head to the location where Hugo and Rose are meeting. Just stop thinking about him. Focus!