once again don't own, and I don't write for grammatical correctness just the story.

After a successful saturday outing, James agreed to a weekly saturday outing for Harry at the park. The fact that it was a muggle park was the big deciding factor. Harry was extremely happy about this fact. James agreed to take him as a reward for good behavior and continued excelling at his training and education.

Harry was more than happy to agree and did whatever it took to excel every week. He only wanted to see Hermione. He saw in her the possibility for a great friendship. All he wanted was to see her again.

The next saturday came and James piled into the car with Harry and this time Sirius. Harry brought along a book, in case he saw Hermione again. The ride was long and Harry was yet again impatient. Sirius was teasing him the whole way. When James informed his best friend of the girl on the bench, Sirius' teasing did not cease and Harry was annoyed by it.

They had arrived at the park and when Harry stepped out, he saw Hermione under the same big tree reading her book again. Harry smiled and headed toward her.

"Hello Hermione Granger."

She looked up and smiled as well. "Hello Harry Potter."

"How are you?"

"Very well, thank you, and you?" Hermione asked as Harry sat down next to her.

"I am well. What are you reading today?"

"I decided on Hamlet, a Shakespere play by the name of Hamlet."

"I tried reading some of the plays my mom had in her library, was kind of hard to catch on."

"What are you reading?" Hermione asked, pointing to the book Harry held in his lap.

"Oh, this is The Hobbit, the book I was telling you about. This is the first book in the series.I brought it for you, Figure you could borrow it if you wish."

"That is extremely sweet, Harry, thank you." She took the book and turned it over in her hands. She carefully examined the hard cover and the title.

"You can borrow it as long as you need too. My dad and I will return every Saturday to enjoy the fresh air so to speak, so I hope to continue seeing you."

"I'm usually here every Saturday as well, i like to read under this tree. Ive been sitting here as long as I can remember." Hermione smiled.

Harry smiled as well and looked around. Two sneer faced blondes were staring at them from across the park. "Do you know them?"

Hermione looked up and then back down, "Yes, the taller one is Brittany and the other is Veronica. I used to go to school with them."

"Used too?" Asked Harry, curious. "I mean, if I may ask."

"I was bullied, my parents pulled me out, and started tutoring me at home." Hermione explained the issue but she was quiet and refused to look Harry in the eye, scared of yet another rejection from a friend.

Harry saw the pain in Hermione's face as he noticed the two bubble headed blondes headed their way. He scooted closer to Hermione in a protective posture.

"Hello, Hermione, reading again." the tall one said.

"Nerd."

"Who's the bloke?"

The shorter one looked him up and down, "He's kind of cute."

Hermione remained silent, and the girls obviously didn't like it. "Introduce us, Hermione."

The demand didn't faze Hermione as she adjusted herself on the bench. "Harry, this is Brittney Forester, and Veronica Wilder. Girls, this is Harry Potter."

"Harry Potter, never seen you around before, are you new?" Brittney asked

"Of sorts."

"Well, since your new, let me tell of the people who are of importance here."

"I'm sorry, but I think I can determine which people I would prefer to know." He stood up and saw his father standing directly behind the two girls. Hermione rose her head in time to see the two girls give Harry a bunch of dirty looks.

"Is there a problem?" James asked.

"No Dad, these girls were just leaving." Harry said full of confidence.

The two stalked off with a couple of huffs and James turned back to Harry as he turned to look at Hermione. "Hermione?"

"Did you really mean that?" Harry nodded, and sat down next to her.

"Of course. I consider you a great friend. I hope that you feel the same." Hermione finally smiled and nodded her head. "Hermione, this is my father, James Potter. Dad, Hermione Granger."

She held out her hand and he shook it quickly. "Honored to meet you, Miss Granger."

She smiled at him, "Same to you, Mr. Potter." Harry smiled as well.

"I'm sorry Miss Granger, but Harry its time to go."

"Of course Dad, I'll be right there." James walked back to Sirius, and waited on Harry.

"Harry, your book." She grabbed it and tried to hand it back to him.

"Borrow it."

Hermione smiled and looked back at Harry, "Thank you, Harry. See you soon?"

"Absolutely." Harry smiled again and ran off to join his dad.

R+R