Hermione Granger had just woken up in her four-poster bedroom with Ginny Weasley shaking her vigorously.
"What?" Hermione said sleepily.
"Breakfast in the Hall is almost over and Charms start soon and your not even dressed!" Ginny had explained.
This was just the kind of thing Ginny would do. Ever since she entered Hogwarts Ginny has always been there for her. They were best friends as you would say. Whenever she cried because of the teasing from Draco Malfoy she was there to comfort her. She was always on Hermione's side when something went wrong and woke her up in the morning in case she started to sleep in. Of course there were things she would do for Ginny in return like helping on her homework, studying in the library, and trying to visit in the summer as often as possible.
"Thanks Gin." She stated sleepily and laid back in her bed.
"That means now!" She yelled in her ear.
"OW!" Hermione exclaimed and jumped out of her bed while holding her right ear.
Ginny just laughed while holding her side at her best friend's actions.
"Finally," Ginny stated in between laughs.
"Oh be quiet." Hermione stated jokingly.
"Don't be too long, I'm going to go eat some breakfast better hurry up Herms." Ginny yelled as she was halfway down the stairs.
"K!" She replied.
Hermione took a step into the bathroom and gazed into the mirror. Ever since last year she noticed that her hair had gotten longer, she slimed out, her hair straitened, and her curves started to become more noticeable. Some boys her age back in the muggle world took notice also. Over the summer she had her first date with a boy and her first kiss. Then never saw him again. It was odd how she never noticed the changes in her appearance and personality. She wasn't the same, she was more laid back and not as strict anymore. Of course she still worried about being a 'Good-Girl' but, that image has probably changed because of the constant trouble she got herself into when she was around her two friends Ron Weasley and Harry Potter. Like finding the Chamber of Secrets, discovering the Sorcerer's Stone, and helping a fugitive escape from dementors. Those were all of course for a good cause so she never cared about it.
After straightening her hair and dressing up in her robes for classes she made her way down to the Great Hall for a few minutes of breakfast before classes started. She made her way to the Gryffindor table sitting in between Ginny and Ron while Harry was across from them.
Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy was sitting at the Slytherin table next to Blaise Zabini and Pansy Parkinson. While eating breakfast his gaze met the entrance where Hermione Granger had stood. For a moment he thought about looking away but, once he had gotten a better look at her he was amazed at how much she had changed. He noticed how much better she looked in appearance. Blaise had snapped his fingers right across from his best guy friend's face to snap him out of his trance.
"What were you looking at?" He asked.
"Um, nothing. Non of your business anyways." He explained.
Blaise turned his head where he was staring only to see the one-and-only Hermione Granger. He chuckled and turned to his friend.
"Seriously? That mudblood Granger?" He teased.
"No, I'd rather snog Pansy than, even have interest in that filthy Mudblood." He confessed.
"Hey Oh, wait why am I worrying? I know you want me." She said smugly as she started to daydream about her 'thoughts' all over again.
Draco looked at Blaise and then at Pansy in disgust.
"My father will here about this!" He exclaimed before storming off out of the Great Hall.
Hermione had just finished eating a plate of eggs and orange juice before standing up.
"Where are you going?" Harry asked.
"Classes start soon, so I'm going to go anyways." She replied.
He nodded and she waved good-bye. She rushed out of the Great Hall but picked up her pace and ran. After making it a few feet she clashed right into somebody.
"Oh, sorry." She apologized.
"Watch where you're going Granger!" Draco ordered.
"Malfoy?" Hermione questioned as she looked at him.
"Who else would it be you filthy Mudblood?" He stated annoyed.
She rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry I ran into you but for comment I take it back!" Hermione stated.
He rolled his eyes and continued down the hall.
"Jack-ass!" She yelled out.
"Ditto, except the girl term!" He yelled in reply.
Hermione continued down the hall until she reached Charms.
As soon as classes ended Hermione just wanted to go to bed. She had double Charms with the Slytherins and had Malfoy constantly spitting out insults when he could. Then she would say something back and then lose ten points off Gryffindor because of the new professor Gillwind But, She had to go to the Great Hall for Dinner. When she sat down Ginny started talking about an announcement that is supposed to be made after dinner. She seemed a little on edge which was odd.
"Hey, Yo Hermione!" Ron yelled waving a hand in front of her face. "HERMIONE GRANGER!"
All of a sudden the whole Hall became silent because of how loud Ron screamed. Which was actually quite embarrassing.
"Great I lost my train of thought." Hermione complained.
"That's what your worried about!" Ginny said as the everyone stared. "Let's leave before Ron makes another reason for everyone else to think we are loony!"
"Hey, that wasn't very nice!" Ron complained.
Ginny rolled her eyes at Ron's actions.
Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione were right at the door before Dumbledoor was at the podium.
"Hey, You back there!" He yelled as they all pointed at themselves.
Snape stood up and stood right next to Dumbledoor.
"Yes you now sit back down or twenty points of Gryffindor." Snape said yet they still didn't move. "Each."
They all sat down as Ginny laid her head down on the table in shame. Snape sat down and Dumbledoor continued.
"The last year at Hogwarts was another amazing year. This year I hope to be just as wonderful because we will have a few visitors. Bauxton Academy and Durmstrang will be gladly staying here for the next school year. You may be asking why that is. Well, because of the Triwizard Tournament. Yes, We have decided to host one this year. We will pick one lucky student out of each school who is of the age seventeen, to participate." He explained.
"Why would they do such a thing people of died in a Tournament." Hermione commented to herself.
Harry and Ron shrugged their shoulders. After dinner Hermione and Ginny decided to race to the common room. When Ginny shouted 'GO' Hermione jolted through the crowd way past Ginny. As she ran through the halls she rested for a moment against a wall figuring that she was way past Ginny by now. After she caught her breath she stood up to continued running until she felt someone tap her shoulder. Figuring it was Ginny she continued running until the person who tapped her caught up to her and grabbed her arm. It was Gillwind the charms teacher. The man she was terrified of.
"Yes sir' ?" She said shakily.
He smirked and grabbed her shoulder. He dragged her into an empty near by classroom. The most of the seats were staked up on tables. The lights didn't work anymore if you turned them on they would just flicker. The chalk looked bitten into and would make a screechy sound if you used it at all.
"Sit down in an empty seat Granger." He ordered.
She just gulped and sat down.
Gillwind grabbed a ruler from a closet. Which Hermione never understood why he knew what a ruler was considering he is a wizard and a ruler is a muggle object.
"Do you know why you're here?" He asked as he stopped to look at her.
"Yes sir." She answered as she squeezed the edge of the table making her palms sweaty.
"And why is that Hermione?" He asked.
"Because of my actions with Mr. Malfoy." She answered tensing up.
Gillwind sighed.
"Hermione, Hermione." He said. "Have I taught you nothing?"
She squeezed her eyes shut as she saw him raise high above his head and slam it down on Hermione's face.
Meanwhile, Draco continued down the hall making his way to the Slytherin common room until Potter, Weasley, and Weasley's sister came rushing down the hall. Harry was shouting "Do you know Hermione's Whereabouts?". Ginny ran straight up to Draco and asked him the exact same thing.
"No, and why does it matter?" He asked.
Ginny just rolled her eyes and continued asking everyone she saw. Of course Draco was curious why they were so anxious to find Hermione. But, was he actually going to look for her and ask why? No. Just when he found the staircase to the Slytherin house he saw Hermione walking ahead of him and trying to stay away from keeping eye contact with anyone. Which was strange. Nevertheless, Draco continued until he reached the Slytherin house.