"Oh, I don't know, my Ancient Runes exam was a bit more challenging than I would've thought, and Charms was rather exciting in my opinion since we've learned all those new spells." Hermione was surely worrying about Ancient Runes for nothing though, she has been told many times that she is most certainly the brightest witch of her age.
"I don't know about the new spells," Ron began, "but Seamus making his hair fall out and sprouting goblin ears was a bit of a riot." Hermione shot him a dirty look and then laughed along. Ron is so stupid, she thought, but at the same time, I wonder if he will ever like me the way I like him.
"Oh no, look what's coming." stated Harry annoyed.
"Great, it was a fabulous day and now it's about to be slapped right in the face." Ron gestured up at the bright blue sky and then in front of them where Malfoy and his goons were headed straight for them.
"Well, well, if it isn't Potter, Weasley, and Granger. My three least favorite people, next to Dumbledore that is. He's ruining this once great school, don't you agree? But then again, you surely won't, will you Granger? You wouldn't even be here if it weren't for him."
"What are you talking about Malfoy." Harry was fired up.
"Touchy, aren't we Potter? I only mean that since she's a mud-blood, someone else might have had the common sense to forget to mail her letter of acceptance first year."
"Shut your mouth, Malfoy!"
"Oh, not very friendly at all. Oh well, then my work feels done for now. Have a nice day Potter, Weasleby, Mud-blood." Malfoy ran off as fast as he could once he saw Hermione raise her hand. They obviously still remember the good punch she gave him during their 3rd year.
"Don't listen to him Hermione, he's all talk, no action. I always love the way he whimpers when someone's wand is on him." Ron looked to make sure Malfoy was really gone as he said this.
Hermione nodded and they kept walking. Ron and Harry began talking about wizard chess pieces while Hermione just walked along quietly thinking. Eventually it was Harry who noticed her lack of words.
"You alright, Hermione? You're being awfully quiet."
"I was just thinking. Would if someone started a school that didn't accept Slitherins? Would if someone started a school that was all muggle-borns?"
Harry and Ron eyed her strangely. It was Ron who spoke first.
"But, you know, it's only Slitherins that are rotten. Most of the rest of us are alright. Muggle-born or not."
"Yeah, I know, never mind, I dunno what I was thinking. An all muggle-born school is just unrealistic."
"Yeah"
"Probably."
But Hermione knew that they were wrong. It was possible. That is when she first thought about a future for her where she did something great on her own, without Harry there to save the day. She was going to do whatever it takes to open an all muggle-born wizarding school.
A Note From Me:
Hey, first chapter of my first story. What do you think?
Laurien
