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" Oh My Goodness! RON! HARRY! Come here, quickly!"
Hermione stood at the top of the steps and shouted. Ginny stood next to her beaming, fingers still inserted in her ears. Ron rounded the steps and took them by twos. Harry followed suite and soon they were all standing outside Ginny's bedroom.
" What is it? You're smiling like a mad hatter? You sure you're okay, 'Mione?"
Hermione threw herself at Ron, burying him in a tight hug. " Ron! I just made Head Girl!"
"That's wonderful, 'Mione!" Ron said as her awkwardly patted her on the back. Hermione let go of Ron and allowed Harry to hug her.
" Yeah, that's brilliant! I'm very happy for you!" Harry said as they broke apart.
Hermione beamed at them and showed them her Head Girl badge. It caught the light nicely and looked flawless and new.
"Any idea who the Head Boy is?" Ginny asked, voice dripping with curiosity. Harry wrapped an arm around his girlfriend's waist affectionately and looked at Hermione for an answer.
" I have no idea. To be honest, I thought Harry might have gotten the badge as well. Apparently not?" Hermione said and Harry shook his head. "Well, I have no idea then. Perhaps it will be someone from another house. Professor Dumbledore is always doing those sort of things in the name of house unity. I really hope it's a Ravenclaw! That would be perfect. I'd get someone with at least an ounce of intelligence. Well, I suppose a Hufflepuff wouldn't be so bad. At least they would judge! Oh! I really hope it's not a Slytherin. I'd absolutely die if it is!"
Harry smiled, " Don't worry Hermione. I'm sure it won't be a Slytherin. My guess is that it probably is a Ravenclaw. They would be the most likely after you because most of them are rather smart and responsible. "
" Yeah! Harry's right! I think it will be Ernie MacMillan. All the teachers like her and she's very hard working. I'm sure it will be her", Ginny said enthusiastically.
Hermione smiled as her friends gradually eased her nerves. Ginny grabbed her elbow and pulled her downstairs to the Burrow's kitchen. Mrs. Weasley, who had been busy pealing potatoes, stopped what she was doing and turned around.
" Hermione, I couldn't help but hear that we were selected to be Head Girl! What an honor! Congratulation, dear! We'll celebrate today. I'll call Remus and tell him to gather a few people for a party! " Mrs. Weasley squeaked excitedly as she hugged Hermione.
Hermione blushed as Mrs. Weasley let her go, " It okay Mrs. Weasley. You don't need to busy yourself with a party for me! "
Mrs. Weasley turned back to Hermione, " No, I insist. Now run along while I make a few preparations! "
Hermione, Harry, Ginny and Ron left the kitchen to sit in the sunny yard. They soaked in the sun and before long, a few wizards were landing at the end of the Burrow's drive. Remus Lupin walked up to the group and shook hands with each.
" I'm glad to see you are all well rest and healthy!" He said looking more at Harry than anyone else.
" It's nice to see you, too!" Harry replied first.
Lupin smiled and led Tonks in the house. Moody showed up a few minutes later followed by the twins.
" We heard you were made Head Girl."
" Always thought you would!"
Fred and George bounded into the house and the group followed them. The kitchen was decorated in Gryffindor colors and "Congratulation Hermione" was sparkling in mid air above the table. The letter was glittering in the light, the gold casting a warm glow on the table below.
"Those were by us! It's our latest thing. Fred here thought it would be a nice touch to put in the gold."
Hermione beamed at the twins, " Thanks! It's amazing. How did you do it? "
Fred smiled, " We'd like to tell you, really, but we have a business to run. If we gave out all our secrets, we'd have nothing to sell!"
" So true, mate", George chuckled.
Hermione nodded and sat down at the table for dinner. Mrs. Weasley had outdone herself. She'd had made roasted chicken, potato soup, buttery dinner rolls, rich sweet potatoes, and an assortment of delicious deserts.
Everyone helped themselves to the feast laid out on the table. After many congratulations and lengthy conversations, the dinner came to an end and everyone came together to say their farewells and to wish Hermione luck with her new position.
Once all the guests had left, Hermione went upstairs to the room she was sharing with Ginny and changed into a silky tank top and loose fitting pajama shorts. Ginny knocked on the door and came into her room.
Hermione glanced up at Ginny and then looked back out the window.
" Still worried about who the Head Boy is going to be?" Ginny asked.
Hermione sighed and gave Ginny a little smile, " A little bit."
Ginny smiled and sat down of the windowsill by Hermione.
" I'm sure whoever it is, you'll get along with him fine. After all, I doubt Dumbledore would be that crazy to ever let a Slytherin become Head Boy."
Hermione smiled and hugged Ginny, "Thanks!"
Hermione got up from the windowsill and left the room. She went downstairs to find that the twins were still at the house.
" You two are still here?" Hermione asked the twins.
" Yeah, we thought we'd stay the night here and go to the train with you guys tomorrow" Fred answered.
" Why are you still awake?" George asked.
Hermione sighed, " Couldn't sleep."
George raised his eyebrows slightly, " And why is this?"
" If you must know, I'm rather worried about who the Head Boy is going to be. I would have thought it would have been Harry, but seeing as how it's not, I'm a bit nervous as to whom it is. I'm worried it might be a Slytherin. "
Fred and George smiled and walked over to Hermione, " I'm sure no Slytherin will be Head Boy, but if one somehow is, come get me and George. We'll make sure the kid doesn't bother you!"
Fred winked, making Hermione truly laugh for the first time that day. Hermione hugged the twins and went off to bed.
" Seriously, we have no problem using our newest inventions on the boy if he bothers up. A few shocks from our new prank sticks and he won't be causing you any trouble!" George called after her as she walked up the steps. Hermione giggled, thankful that she could always count on a good laugh from Fred and George to cheer her up.
Hermione slipped into bed silently as to not wake up Ginny, and went to sleep.
Morning came sooner than Hermione wanted. She was thankful she had already packed her belongs because from the sound of things, she would be needed to help Ron and Harry pack up their belongings. Hermione dressed quickly into the outfit she had set out the previous day and walked into Ron's room. Her first impression was that a miniature hurricane must have been taking place in Ron's room. Clothes were being thrown from opposite sides of the room and were landing in heaping piles.
" My goodness! Can you boys do nothing without me?" Hermione said jokingly.
" No, now can you please help us. If mum comes up here and she's that we're mot packed, I think she'll explode. Honestly!" Ron exclaimed as Hermione bent down and helped the boys get their belongings into their trunks. Once the lids the latched shut, all three kids sank to the floor in exhaustion.
" That was rather entertaining, wasn't it George? "
" Quite!" replied George with a smile. " You know, you could have just asked us to do it. We can use magic outside of Hogwarts now, remember mates?"
Fred and George laughed at the panting trio and used magic to lift their trunks and take them down the steps. Hermione followed them and found Ginny at the bottom of the steps.
" I was wondering when you would come down here. Breakfast is ready. We need to eat fast to be able to get to the platform in time. Where are Harry and Ron? " Ginny asked.
Hermione smiled, " Upstairs. They're exhausted from trying to pack their trunks so they wouldn't be caught by your mum. "
" What about me, dear? Well, come over here and eat your breakfast. Quickly now! Where have Ron and Harry gone off to?" Mrs. Weasley mumbled as she went upstairs in search of Harry and Ron. Ginny giggled as she finished her eggs and toast. Hermione ate hurriedly. Mrs. Weasley came down the stairs dragging Ron and Harry by their elbows.
" Now sit and eat. We need to get moving. I have no idea why you boys would see the need to just sit about in your rooms. Did you not get enough sleep? " Mrs. Weasley asked, slightly irritated.
Ginny and Hermione exchanged glances as they hauled their trunks to the car waiting outside the Burrow. Fred and George followed with Ron and Harry's trunks.
" Thanks you, dears! Now, into the car everyone!" Mrs. Weasley said.
Everyone piled into the car the magically expanded to fit the overwhelming amount of passengers. Mr. Weasley jogged out of the house and got into the drivers seat. Harry noticeable pale, remembering the last time Mr. Weasley had driven them in a car.
The ride wasn't horrible. Mr. Weasley took turns a bit sharp but at least stayed on the correct side and didn't try to cut into a space that any normal car wouldn't be able to fit in. He parked outside the train station and everyone unloaded their trunks onto trolleys. Hermione pushed her beside Ginny as they approached Platform 9 3/4.
" You first, Ron. Quickly!"
Ron ran and was swallowed up by the wall. Harry followed and disappeared as well. Ginny was next to go and then Hermione. Once on the other side, Hermione found the familiar and warming sight of the Hogwarts express and the many wizards bustling about. The rest of the Weasleys appeared trough the platform. Mrs. Weasley smothered each child in suffocating hugs and kisses on the cheeks. Ron quickly said goodbye and left with Harry to get on the train. Ginny followed her boyfriend, leaving Hermione with the twins.
" Don't worry! It's probably just going to be some Ravenclaw chap!" Fred said giving Hermione a hug. George hugged her and backed away.
" Thanks guys! I don't know what I'd do without you two!" Hermione said and gave them both a kiss on the cheek. Hermione turned and got onto the train.
" Nice girl!" Fred said. George laughed and they both wandered around to find wizards they knew.
Hermione walked down the corridor until she found the compartment Harry, Ron, Ginny and Neville were occupying. Hermione settled into the seat beside Neville as the train started to move. Ginny waved out the window as her slow receding family.
" Looks like we're finally going back!" Ginny said excitedly, leaning into Harry who had an arm around her shoulders.
Hermione smiled, " Well, it looks like I'll have to leave you now. I'll be back before the food trolley makes its rounds!"
Hermione left her friends and headed towards the designated compartment. She took a deep, calming breath and opened the door. Professor McGonagall was sitting across from Ernie MacMillan. Hermione let out the breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding an sat next the Ernie.
" Well, now that you're both here, we'll get down to business. As Heads, you will both have your own room. There is a separate house you will stay in. It is referred to as the Heads' house. Perhaps you've heard of it? Anyhow, you will have your own kitchen and study along with your common room. Your rooms will be left to you to design. At the moment they are completely white and contain only a bed, dresser, and nightstand. You simply have to think and your room will change to your likings. But enough with trivial matters, you'll both be required to make rounds of the school at night and deduct points for any bad conduct. You're also in charge of planning an events to be held during the year. Am I clear? " Professor McGonagall asked.
" Perfectly," Hermione and Ernie answered.
" Good! Then you may go back and join your friends! Good day Mr. MacMillan and Miss. Granger!" McGonagall said, opening the compartment door.
Ernie and Hermione left and walked down the corridor.
" I'm very relieved that you're Head Girl. I was dreading being stuck with a Slytherin! How horrible would that have been? " Ernie laughed.
" Rather horrible, I suppose. See you at Hogwarts, Ernie!" Hermione said as they reached her compartment.
Ernie smiled, "Yeah! See you at Hogwarts!"
Hermione opened to door and hopped onto the seat next to Neville.
" I told you it would be Ernie!" Ginny laughed.
Hermione nodded and began talking to Neville.
" How's your summer been, Neville? "
" Oh, it's been wonderful. I learned a lot about herbology this summer. It was very exciting!" Neville explained with pure joy.
Hermione smiled sweetly, " I'm sure it was! Oh! Looks like were approaching Hogwarts!"
The group changed into their school robes and waited for the train to stop. They got off and pulled their trunks to the nearest carriage.
" They still are rather creepy", Harry said as he looked at the carriages. Ginny smiled at him and pulled him along into the carriage. They got in and it took them to the front to Hogwarts. Neville was the first one out and helped all the rest down.
" Thanks Neville!" Hermione said as he helped her down. She pulled her trunk in the Entrance Hall and waited for the rest to follow.
" Feels good being back, doesn't it? " Hermione said as she breathed in the familiar air with much pleasure.
" Don't get too used to it, Granger. I'm sure you'll be wishing we were back in your mudblood house within a week!"
Hermione turned to see Draco Malfoy approaching them. Hermione rolled her eyes.
" What do you want, ferret boy? " Hermione said irritated.
" Oh nothing. Well, look here boys. Seems Granger is Head Girl. Always knew you'd end up in such a goody-two shoes position! " Malfoy sneered as he walked passed them.
"Just ignore him. He's probably just mad that Dumbledore didn't make him Head Boy!" Harry said.
" Thank goodness for that! " Hermione sighed. The others laughed and they entered the Great Hall. They found seat at the Gryffindor table and waited for the sorting to end, for Dumbledore to give his traditionally speech and for the food to appear.
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