The Lost Zabini: Hidden and Discovered
A/N: So this is my first fanfic, I hope you all enjoy it! I hope you all REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW because I need criticism and motivation! Just don't flame too hard, cuz I do have feelings ya know.
Disclaimer: I don't own harry potter! Please don't sue me! *Hides behind Draco, who is my gorgeous blond bodyguard*
August 31st, 1998
Hermione was lying in her bed at the Burrow in the morning, thinking about what could possibly happen at Hogwarts for her final year. The war had ended and Voldemort had been defeated, but many families suffered by losing loved ones in the war. Hermione still had nightmares about it all, how she was tortured at Malfoy Manor, Harry being killed by Voldemort, and her parents dying because of the Death Eaters. However, Hermione knew that Harry was safe now and that she had restored her parents' memories after the final battle. She was still living with them before graduating from Hogwarts to get a job in the magical world. Suddenly, Hermione heard Mrs. Weasley's shrieks for all of them to 'get their lazy bums in the kitchen', even though it was only 8:30 in the morning. "COMING!" Hermione, Harry, and the rest of the Weasley gang (Ginny, Ron, George and Fred) yelled back.
As soon as they were all dressed, all six of them tried to go down the staircase all at the same time. This resulted in everyone tumbling down the stairs and crashing at the bottom in one big heap of human bodies. They brushed themselves off, muttered some healing spells, and hurried into the kitchen. "Here you are, the Hogwarts letters have just arrived." Mrs. Weasley said as she handed Ron, Harry, Ginny, and Hermione thick envelopes. Hermione noticed that hers was thicker than normal, and she couldn't help but let a bubble of hope and anticipation build in her chest. She had been waiting for this letter all summer, the last letter that she would get from Hogwarts containing her school supplies list, her welcome letter, and maybe something else. Ron and Harry both tore theirs open, with no concern whatsoever to the food on the table. They rifled through their letters, then shoved them back in their respective envelopes and started on breakfast. Ginny did the same with her letter, but she however, managed not to stain her letter and put it in neatly back in the envelope. Hermione put her letter on her chair and sat on it, so as not to stain the envelope with her last Hogwarts letter.
Hermione's P.O.V.
I somehow managed not to rip open my Hogwarts letter in frustration to see if I was Head girl or not. I sat on it so as not to tempt myself and started on my piece of toast. Ron, as usual, was talking to Harry with his mouth full, spewing pieces of egg and toast all over the table. I, for one, was disgusted, as usual. "Ugh, RON! Can you please stop talking with your mouth full, it's disgusting!"
"Sorry, 'er-my-knee, is jurst toor guhrd." Replied Ron, with his mouth full, obviously. I just rolled my eyes at him and started talking to Ginny, who was beside me, again as usual. I've been at the Burrow for 3 weeks now, and we sort of fell into this routine at breakfast. "So, Ginny, what are you most excited for at Hogwarts?" I asked her, desperate for a little conversation to keep my mind of the tantalising envelope. She immediately started babbling on and on about all the dances that were to be held this year, and about Quidditch, which I STILL despised, no matter which of my friends was playing. I managed to finish my cup of orange juice and my piece of toast, amazingly. I abruptly ended my conversation with Ginny, and ran up the stairs to my room, eager to open the letter, FINALLY. I ripped the top open with excitement, but carefully took out all the letters. There were three in total, but apart from the letters something else slipped out, which was a Head Girl's badge! "AHHHHHHH! OMIGODOMIGODOHMIGOD THIS IS SO FANTASTIC THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING AHHHHH!" I screamed with a squeal. Ginny burst in along with Ron and Harry to find me hyperventilating. "Breathe Hermione, breathe. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. That's it, keep breathing." Ginny said to me as a smirk graced her face and settled there. Ron came and sat down beside me, and put his arm around my waist, as if to reassure me that he was there for me in case I had an emotional breakdown. Unfortunately for Ron, you can't fix an emotional breakdown with a good snogging session, but it would definitely not be a bad thing.
They all left me there alone so I could go through all my letters. The first one I read was the welcome letter.
Dear Ms. Granger,
Welcome back to another school year at Hogwarts. The school is still undergoing repairs from the final battle and some classrooms/wings of the castle are still under construction. You will be informed once you arrive at the castle tomorrow evening. Once again I must thank you for your help during the war, and for helping defeat Lord Voldemort. Enclosed are your school supplies list and your Head Girl recruitment letter.
Welcoming you back,
Professor M. McGonagall
Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
The next letter consisted of a list of books for various subjects, which I would be getting in the afternoon. I picked up the last letter, the one that confirmed my dreams of what I've always wanted to achieve.
Dear Ms. Granger,
I have selected you to be this year's Head Girl, which should be no surprise to you since you are very studious, organized, and level-headed. This year will be more than a handful for you and the new Head Boy who you will meet on the train tomorrow. Your Heads badge is enclosed in this envelope, and I look forward to seeing you in command of Hogwarts as the brightest witch of your age.
Good luck to you,
Headmistress M. McGonagall
Oh my god, I can't wait for the school year to start! Head Girl! How awesome is that? I should probably go and get Ron so we can go to Diagon Alley together, maybe we can stop at Florean Fortescue's for an ice cream float to share. After all, we ARE in a romantic relationship together.