Hermione hadn’t exactly meant to do it. But, she had a habit of getting carried away when she was really getting into what she was researching. And, sure it wasn’t official research, it was her own personal research. But, that probably wasn’t really a good excuse for spreading paperwork across the entirety of the dining table.
Not that she’d noticed mind. She was too engrossed in what she was reading, and writing to notice much of anything really. Including that her tea was cold. Or, that one of her roommates had entered the flat.
“Hermione!” Katie called when she walked into the flat to find her friend and flatmate engrossed in what she was doing. “It’s gorgeous out! Put down the books and come get some sun, yeah?”
Hermione started at the sound of her name, before turning and blinking at her friend. She looked longingly down at her books, before reaching for her tea. She spluttered almost as soon as it had touched her lips. Lukewarm tea was one of the most disgusting things known to man.
“That, actually sounds like a good idea.” She conceded, having realised that she was probably missing out on something. “Where did you have in mind?” She asked, as she contemplated which book she was going to bring with her.
“Why don’t we go down to Atlantis Beach?” she suggested after thinking for a moment. “We can soak up a little sun, maybe even rent a boat and go one the water or something.” It was such a nice day that being on the water seemed perfect and she thought Hermione could do with a bit of sunshine.
Hermione grinned up at her roommate, as she finally picked up a book to shove in her bag. “You know, that sounds like a lot of fun.” She actually was beginning to regret not getting to know Katie, Alicia and Angelina better at school. But, she had the opportunity now. And, one thing she did know was that the three of them were very good at having fun. “Shall we see if any of the others want to come too?”
“Why not?” Katie answered, grinning again. “We could turn it into a proper beach party, yeah?” She was pretty sure Alicia and Angeline would be in, at least, but she could think of a few other people who would be interested, too.