The Potter Bride

Chapter Nine

THE POTTER BRIDE

By: tweety-src-clt9

CHAPTER NINE

Harry stayed with the Grangers for one whole day before he decided to return the favor by inviting them to join him for a mini vacation at Park Hyatt, the hotel he was staying at. To his delight, he was able to get Dan and Emma to agree. Now, all three of them were riding a cab on the way to the luxurious hotel with an opulent view of the Opera House. Suddenly, Emma's mobile phone rang.

"Emma, er - Monica Wilkins, how can I help you?", he and Dan chuckled at the slip.

"Oh! Hermione! It's you. Hi sweetie! What's up?", Emma had a big smile on her face. Dan and Harry quieted down so they could catch bits of the conversation between mother and daughter.

"Put it on speaker, dear", Dan whispered to his wife. Emma followed her husband's request and Hermione's voice could be heard from the mobile phone. They could hear the rushing sound of the waves crashing on what they could only imagine was a beautiful beach.

"Hi mum! I'm fine. No need to worry about me. I'll be staying here for an entire week before I return to Sydney. How's dad?", Hermione's voice sounded content and happy.

"Hi honey!", Dan called out.

"Oh! I'm on speaker! Hi, Dad! I missed you and mum so much! I'll explain everything when I get back, I promise", her voice sounded earnest and pleading.

"Well, I miss you too, hon. But really, we understand. We'd appreciate the explanations but your friend Harry already informed us of what happened", Dan replied.

"Okay!"

"So, what part of the globe are you currently in, dear? Really these solo travels of yours! Find someone to go with next time", Emma chided lightly.

"I'm in Boracay, mum. It's an island paradise in the Philippines. You and dad should come here with me next time. It really is so beautiful", she said wistfully.

"We'll take your word for it dear. Do take pictures alright? Oh, and where are you at right now?", Emma said with a chuckle.

"I'm just lounging around and catching some sun, mum."

"Do put on some sunscreen dear. In as much as we're excited to see you all tanned up, you really should be mindful of skin cancer", Emma reminded.

"Mum! Honestly!", Hermione laughed.

"Do get us some souvenirs honey", Dan said happily making his daughter laugh.

"Of course, dad!"

"Should we fetch you at the airport, dear?", Emma asked.

"No need, mum. Thanks. Ah, do you by any chance have Harry's number? I need to talk to him", Hermione inquired.

"Hi Hermione", he finally said something.

"Oh! You're there as well. Ah, well, hi Harry. Can I talk to you for a sec?", Emma turned off the loudspeaker and handed the phone to him.

"Hello", he greeted. Merlin! This is so awkward. And her parents are here with me.

"Hi", she said in a breathy voice. It was obvious that she was as nervous as he was.

"Harry, can we meet up when I get back. I need to tell you something", he then heard her sigh.

"Of course, Mione. So, ah, well, when shall I see you?", he said after clearing his throat.

"How long shall you be staying in Sydney?", she inquired.