Hermione's PoV
Hi. I'm Hermione Granger. Aka Harry Potter's hot lady friend. Yeah I know what people call me, to be honest it's quite annoying and extremely disturbing. But not nearly as disturbing as the story on these pages, the hardest thing I have ever done, this is my horror story of being partnered with Draco Malfoy in 'The Baby Project'
Finally the first day of school had come, this is what I've been waiting for for the whole summer holidays. Of course I had read all of the textbooks and practiced all of the spells, (which I could now do as I was of age, it made holiday learning so much better) but it just wasn't as, how do I put it, exhilarating as being in a classroom with a teacher, if you know what I mean.
Unfortunately most people don't, sometimes I feel as if only Ravenclaw understands me. I'm starting to ramble again aren't I? Anyway where was I? Oh that's right it was the first day of school (Yay!) and I was sitting with my three best friend; Harry Potter, Ginny Weasly (who are currently in a relationship) and Ron Weasly, and yes Ron is my boyfriend. Finally. The boys and Ginny were debating what Quiddetch team would win this year. (I have no idea what the point of Quiddetch is by the way, it is just people throwing balls around. I would much rather read a good book.)
As I knew basically nothing and quite frankly didn't care I just nodded and agreed whenever Ron made a point. Finally the door swung open and a bunch of first years entered, all of them were pale and shaking, they huddled together as they shuffled up to the top of the great hall. I didn't really pay much attention as it was more of aseen that done that type of thing.
"Remember when we were that young?" Harry whispered.
"Yeah" Ron answered "I bet I didn't look as scared as them."
"No you didn't" Ginny said with a straight face and Ron smiled smugly "You looked even more terrified."
Ron's smile quickly left his face and I snorted, failing horribly at containing my laughter which earnt me a death glare from Ron. We heard the booming voice of Headmistress McGonagall after all of the First years were seated.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!" Everyone cheered and clapped.
"Now before we continue I would like to explain the rules." At this most of the students groaned, I tuned out the rules the never changed, don't go into the Forbidden Forest, curfew at 10:00 etc...
"Now before you start eating, all the 7th years must stay behind after the feast. Now enjoy!" Suddenly the long tables were filled with food.
"Wha' do tou dink bis is abou" Ron shouted his face stuffed with food. I rolled my eyes, he could be really disgusting sometimes.
"McGonagall said there would be a new class on the letter remember." I said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. It was wasn't it?
"O-oh y-yeah of course I remember just uh testing you hehe" Ron sheepishly muttered, I knew he hadn't read it, I'm not stupid you know. I decided not to bring it up, I picked at my food (garden salad and chips, don't judge) and talked to my friends as people left the Great Hall in twos and threes after the First years had exited with the Prefects. Once everyone but the 7th years and teachers had left McGonagall stood up, immediately silencing the students. The Headmistress cleared her throat.
"As you should be informed, from the letter I sent out, that we are hosting a new class that is mandatory for all 7th years." Most of the students shifted in their seats a guilty expression on their faces. "Those who did not read the letter" McGonagall gave some students a hard glare she had, oh so perfected. "The new lesson is parenting." That's when all chaos broke loose, students were shouting their disapproval and talking to friends.
"QUIET!" Headmistress's voice boomed and silence descended. "The reason for this new class is that the ministry and parents seem fit that the recent war hasn't done any uh mental damage so it can help this generation help the next generation." You could hear a pin drop as they tried to comprehend what McGonagall just said. McGonagall let it sink in before continuing.
"This is a partner project, a female and a male are partnered. Once partnered the male and female will put a strand of their hair into this potion." She said pointing at a vial with clear liquid. "The female will then drink the potion making her pregnant with a child, having twins and perhaps even triplets. The pregnancy will last 9 weeks, each week representing a month in a normal pregnancy, after the pregnancy the girls will go into labor which can be any amount of time, after this you will look after a child for the rest of the year, including the summer holidays. After the summer holidays the children will disappear. Classes will be as normal although you will have to bring your children. You are not allowed to eat at the hall and have to make your own meals and shop with your own money. You get money deciding on how well and how hard you work in class." I'm going to be rich I thought. "Now all boys line up to be sorted with your partner." The students had been quiet until then. Now the hall was so loud Hermione could hardly hear her own thoughts.
I hope I'm partnered with Ron. I thought a smile coming onto my face as I thought of Ron and me with a child. The man himself was talking with Harry. I couldn't hear what they were saying over the chatter. They waved goodbye and walked up to be sorted. A smile was still plastered on my face.
If only I knew what was to come.
I listen intently to who was partnered with who. After a couple of names I heard McGonagall shout out...
"Malfoy, Draco!" I involuntarily shivered at the name, oh how much I loathe that little git. I feel truly sorry for whoever he gets partnered.
I was Malfoy 'swagger' (I hate when he swaggers) his way up to the sorting hat. Without even waiting he snatched the sorting hat from McGonagall and slammed it on his head.
"HERMIONE GRANGER!"
I froze. No way. Merlin's Beard NO. I was about to shout but Malfoy beat me to it.
"I'm not letting that mudblood hold my sprog!" He shouted the entire hall was silent now, casting nervous glances to one another. I saw Harry and Ron gripping my wand and saw Harry glance nervously at me. Just watching them seemed to fill me with confidence and a glance at Malfoy and I was fuming with anger, and before I even knew what I was doing I shouted at the top of my lungs.
"And I'm not letting that son of a banshee be the child of my father, he is exactly like his father and you saw how he turned out!"
I swear I saw hurt pass over Malfoy's face for a split second before his normal expression came back. Okay maybe I had gone a bit too far. If the hall could become even quieter than before, it did, everyone stared at me in astonishment even Harry and Malfoy. Hey I can be rude if I want! Especially towards Malfoy.
"Well at least my parents remember me! Where are your parents Granger oh that's right it's Austr-"
Before Malfoy could continue McGonagall stepped in.
"QUIET!" McGonagall's voice rang out in the Great Hall "This language in unacceptable even for you Mr. Malfoy, may I remind you if you don't complete this task I will have to fail you. And Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasly put your wands down!" That shut me up, that was my worst nightmare. I shivered at the thought of the boggart.
"I'm sorry Headmistress McGonagall" I mumbled just loud enough for her to hear.
I looked at Ron and Harry and saw them lower their wands but they were still shooting daggers at Malfoy. The sight made me feel warmer inside, but I'm not going to lie, I hated to talk about my parents and before I could stop it I felt a tear roll down my cheek, I quickly wiped it off before anyone could see. But I was too slow as a smug smirk was on Malfoys face (did I mention how much I hate him?). Last year I cast a spell on my parents to forget me and to move to Australia to protect them while I went looking for Horcruxes, I've tried to reverse the spell but it's irreversible.
"As I should expect Mrs. Malfoy." Malfoy and I both choked on our spit by that little comment. "Mr. Malfoy take the vial and sit next to your partner, don't drink it until everyone has their partner."
Malfoy came and sat behind me. I refused to give Malfoy the pleasure of looking or talking to him. I tried to distract myself by listening to the 'sorting' I got up to Harry (who got partnered with someone I hadn't heard before; Maddi something) but I felt eyes on the back of my head. I whipped around not being able to contain it anymore. I turned around to see Malfoy staring at me.
"Yes?" I asked annoyed. Malfoy looked stunned that I had caught him before he composed himself.
"I was just wondering how someone could be so ugly." He sneered at me. I quickly whipped around before he could see the hurt on my face, I had always been sensitive about my weight and appearance. And he knew it. I felt like punching him in the face again, but I didn't want a T on this project (For all you muggles a T [meaning Troll] is a muggle F) so I just resorted to calling him an idiot under my breath. This earned me a sexy chuckle. I choked on my spit. Sexy, Draco Malfoy? Those words together made no sense whatsoever.
"Weasly, Ron!" That name brought me out of my thoughts. As I was partnered with Malfoy who would Ron be with. I could already feel jealousy rise in my chest. How come someone gets Ron when I'm stuck with Malfoy? It's not fair. McGonagall placed the sorting hat onto Ron's head it took a second or two before shouting.
"LAVENDER BROWN!"
Jealousy shot through me when I saw the annoying hand of Lavender Brown shoot up into the air and wave giddily at Ron all the while she was squealing in happiness. Lavender was Ron's first girlfriend. Well let's just say it didn't end well. Jealousy was coursing through me until I saw the horrified look on Ron's face. I might have snorted. The look on Ron's face didn't seem to faze Lavender though. I was brought out of my thoughts by McGonagall's booming voice.
"Now add your hair to your vial and drink up girls!"
I quickly added a strand of my hair (This made the potion the color of my hair), wanting this to be over and done with, Malfoy though was a little more hesitant, and he kept grumbling how stupid the Baby Project was. He finally added a piece of his hair making the brown color slightly lighter.
"Great now the potion will taste of hair product and grease." I said. Funny thing was I wasn't joking. Malfoy just snorted.
"Well I'm glad you're the one who is drinking it. The taste of mudblood would be too much." Draco sneered.
"Did I mention how much I Hate you?" I muttered.
"Maybe once or twice but no words are needed." Malfoy said humorously.
I might have smiled...
"Well" I said raising my glass in a 'cheers' manner. "Bottoms Up."
I gulped it all down at once.