A/N: To all those patient fans of Harry Potter who have been waiting
for the sequel to Star Light, Star Bright. Here it is. The story you
have been waiting for. Sorry it took so long for me to type this first
chapter up. I was having a hard time trying to think about what would
happen in this fan fiction.
Now for this fanfic. I was having abit of a hard time naming the fanfiction. This was the only thing that popped up in my head. Plus there may be a few more dark creatures that wasn't in the books. Creatures of the night I mean. More werewolves and such. And this actually takes place right after Hermione returned to Hogwarts to teach as the DADA teacher. So I guess you can say these first chapters are preludes. It sort explains a few things that may happen for Harry and Ron's sixth year. Things are definitely going to be different now that Hermione's all grown up and not that, what's Snape's favorite description for her? Oh yeah, Miss Know-it-all Gryffindor girl.
This chapter may be abit darker than the last story. And it will definitely have some sexual content, abit of violence (not between Hermone and Remus, in case your wondering. Let's just say a certain blond pissed wizard breaks out of Azkaban and wants revenge.), abit more vulgar language. Now on with the story.
Chapter 1.
Hermione was looking out her window of her sleeping quarters. It was only a day later since she returned. She had spent the night sleeping next to Remus. The sun was starting to rise. That meant everyone would be waking soon. Hermione remembered she was suppose to go see Professor Dumbledore.
He was going to talk to her about being the DADA teacher that year. Hermione was actually abit excited to do it. Although she was wondering what her old friends would say when they saw her. Would they recognize her? That had been bothering her just abit because she still was trying to think if she wanted to tell them the truth.
Hermione let out a long sigh. This would be the day that she would start her new life. She was abit nervous of what she was going to do. She was just watching the sun coming up when she felt Remus's arms go around her waist. She smiled when she felt his lips touch her neck. She tilted her head giving him a clear path to her neck. "Morning." Remus breathed against her neck. Hermione lifted her right hand and touched his cheek. "Good morning, love." She whispered. She turned around and wrapped her arms around him.
Remus smiled hugging her close. "You ready to start teaching, Professor H. Dumbledore?" He asked in an amused way. Hermione shrugged. "I'm just abit nervous. I better go see Uncle Dumbledore." She said. Remus nodded. "Alright. I'll probably just go visit Harry and Ron for a while. Are you going to tell them?" He asked. Hermione let out a long sigh. "I don't know. I just don't know how they react. I might just let them wonder what happened to me for just abit." She said. Remus shrugged.
"Well, it's your choice, Mione. I still think you should just let them know without worry." He said. Hermione nodded. "I know. But I'm still thinking about how I will just tell them." She told him. She went over to her large trunk near the bed and pulled out her new robes that she would be wearing that day. She started to get dressed with Remus just standing there looking out the window. "Do you think the students will like me?" She asked. Remus grinned and looked at her. "I wouldn't be surprised if some of them fell maddly in love with you when they first see you." he said stepping over to her. She was just pulling on her white blouse when he wrapped his arms around her again.
Hermione giggled as his breath tickled her neck. She felt like a lovestruck teen again. She turned around as she buttoned up her shirt. "Remus." She said in a playful scolding way. Remus just laughed. "Well, it's true. I fell in love with you the first time I laid eyes on you." he said. Hermione smiled as she finished. She stood on her tippy toes and nipped his nose. "Behave, wolfman. I'm already late to meet my 'uncle'." She said. Remus half shrugged, half nodded. "Yeah. I know." He said. Hermione finished getting dressed and the two of them began walking out.
Her books in hand. Her hair pulled back in a braided bun. She had a silk scarf around her neck. She walked with her hand in Remus's and they went towards the Headmaster's office. As they walked, some students Hermione recognized right off were staring after her with surprised looks. Most of them were boys. They were trying to figuare out who the new woman at Hogwarts was. Hermione really tried to hold in her laughter as some Slytherins stood goggled eyed at the couple walking down the hall.
Finally they reached Professor Dumbledore's office. Remus gave a small swift knock. "Come in." They heard Dumbledore's voice call. Remus opened the door for Hermione and let her in first then followed her. Dumbledore was seated at his desk. And sitting in front of it, in large tears was Narcissa Malfoy. Hermione nearly froze at the sight of her but forced a smile.
Dumbledore didn't smile though. "Ah, good morning, my dear. How did you sleep?" He asked. Hermione looked at him and nodded. "I slept alright, Uncle Albus." She said in a reassuring tone. Dumbledore nodded. "Very good. Oh, this is Narcissa Malfoy. Narcissa, this is Hermione Dumbledore. She is my niece and has offered to take the DADA position this year. Hermione, Narcissa is here because of the incident last night." He said standing and coming around the desk. Narcissa Malfoy stood and wiped tears away from her eyes. Hermione nodded. "Oh. The boy, Draco Malfoy, right? Yes. Mrs. Malfoy, I am sorry for your loss." She said half truthfully.
She actually did feel bad for Mrs. Malfoy. She may have hated Malfoy and did have a good reason to but she didn't want to see him die. She was actually hoping that he would have lived. She had her reasons though. Mrs.Malfoy sighed. She looked at Dumbledore. Dumbledore nodded. "Actually, Hermione, last night our dear Madam Pomfrey and her great art of healing performed a miracle. Mr. Malfoy has been revived in a way I never thought could happen." He said. Hermione and Remus looked at each other. "You mean, Draco Malfoy is alive?" Remus asked with surprise.
Dumbledore let out a long sigh. "Just barely. Madam Pomfrey managed to put his neck bones back into position and used a small reviving charm. Just enough to get his heart working again. But he, however, is currently at St. Mungo's for his critical conditions. He may not survive but there is a possibility that he will. I am afraid to say though, if he does live through it, he may not be able to be entirely himself. He will be handicapped just abit. His brain has suffered some damage from falling down the stairs." He said. Hermione nodded.
She didn't know if this was good news or not. She gave Mrs. Malfoy a smile. "Well, let's hope for the best. Hopefully I will be able to teach Mr. Malfoy when he returns." She said kindly. Mrs. Malfoy tilted her head staring at the new teacher. "I think I remember you. My husband didn't get along with you, did he?" She asked. Hermione nodded. "Yes. You can say that we had major disagreements." She said. Narcissa shrugged still wiping her tears away. "Well, I suppose it's nice to meet you again. I would stay longer but I want to be with Draco when he wakes up." She said. Everyone nodded.
Mrs. Malfoy left the room. Dumbledore sighed and sat back down. He sent a smile to Hermione. "Well, I suppose we should talk about what your going to teach this year." He said folding his hands onto the desk's top. Hermione nodded. She took a seat in the chair where Mrs. Malfoy was sitting. Remus stood behind her. "So, what will you be teaching the students this year?" Dumbledore asked. Hermione started to chew on her lip. "Well, I was thinking about doing Dark Magic Items, Dark Creatures. The dangerous ones like runespoors, basilisks, demons, dementors, and perhaps even the Dark wizards of the past." She said.
Dumbledore nodded and tapped his chin. "I see. Well in that case, very well. The students haven't had much learning in Dark Magic items. Do you have any idea what you would like to show the students? The Dark Magic items, I mean." He said. Hermione smiled. "Well, they'll need to know what shrunken heads are used for. And about cursed items and how to recognize them." She paused when her eyes layed on a old worn book with a hole in the center. Her mouth fell open. "Is that Tom Riddle's diary?" She asked.
The Headmaster turned around and his eyes landed on the diary. "Yes. During your second year, I had taken the liberty of keeping it as a memory. Since Lucius didn't want it anymore when Harry tried to return it." He said with an amused smile. Hermione smiled slyly. "That is Dark Magic item. Do you mind if I borrowed it?" She asked. Dumbledore chuckled. "Sure. You may use if you want. Although it is useless now." He said. Hermione just smiled. "Oh. I can figuare out some ideas for it's use." She said. Dumbledore nodded. "Very well. We should go down to breakfast right now." He said. Hermione and Remus nodded.
The three of them left the office and started down the hall. Remus had his arm around Hermione. "Where is Sirius by the way?" He asked as they approached the Great Hall. Dumbledore tilted his head while looking at him. "This morning he was in the Infirmary resting the last time I looked. However, I think he should be eating breakfast with the students." He said taking out his wand. He gave it a wave and the doors opened. But all three froze in the doorway just as soon as they got a good view of the happenings in the Great Hall.
The entire room was full of students having a food fight. It was Gryffindors vs. Slytherins. And everyone else just agains everyone else. Hermione's eyes found Sirius hiding behind the the over turned Gryffindor table right by Harry and Ron throwing rolls across the room at Slytherins. "Hahaha! Ninnies! Gits! You suck!" He cheered and laughed. Hermione started to laugh with Dumbledore. But Remus rolled his eyes and shook his head. "How much do you want to bet Sirius started the food fight?" He asked looking at Hermione. Hermione shook her head watching as Filch was yelling at the top of his lungs for them to stop. But he got a nice faceful of pudding in the face.
"No way. I know for sure that he did." Hermione said still laughing. McGonagall and Snape hurried in. "What's all this?! Stop! Stop!" McGonagall started yelling. It took five minutes regain control. Now all of the students were getting lectures. Dumbledore, Hermione and Remus were trying not to laugh because Sirius was being lectured too. He had tried to sneak off while McGonagall was starting to lecture the students.
"Sirius Black! Get back here right this instant!" McGongall called after him as he tried to tiptoe away. Sirius winced and turned around. "Professor McGonagall! Aren't you looking lovely as a rose this morning!" He said cheerfully. McGonagall narrowed her eyes at him in her strict way. Her lips pursed tight. "Nice try, Sirius. But you are just as guilty as the students. Now that you had redeemed yourself because of last year's incidents and you are a free man now, doesn't mean you can start food fights." She scolded.
Hermione and Remus laughed as they watched Sirius cringe under his former Professor's lecture. Dumbledore was watching with a bright smile. He thought it was very amusing.
Finally the lecture was done. The room was cleaned and the tables had been set up again. Dumbledore stood. "I have an announcement to make, if I could have your attention." He said. The students' talking died down. Everyone's eyes went up to the Headmaster.
"Last night there had been a terrible accident. I am afraid Mr. Draco Malfoy had fallen down the Astronomy tower stairs and has broken his neck. So he is currently at St. Mungo's under a critical condition." Dumbledore said. Whispers broke out. Several of the Slytherins had an outburst. "However,......" Dumbledore had to shout over the whispers. Everyone slowly stopped talking. "He may recover. We will be posted by his mother. But the chances are slim that he will make it. Another but, he has performed a terrible act that has lost the Slytherins major points. 200 points will be taken from the Slytherin House because of his acts." He said.
The Slytherins totally burst into outraged yells. Dumbledore waited for them to stop yelling. Snape had to walk over to the Slytherin table to tell some of the students off for yelling. After a few moments the Headmaster spoke again. "Now then. I am afraid that we have lost another student and it is sad to say that Hermione Granger will no longer be joining us at Hogwarts as a student." He said. It was the Gryffindors' turn to have an outburst.
Hermione watched as Harry and Ron jumped to their feet. "What?!" Both of them yelled with shock. Several other Gryffindors began talking together. Dumbledore sighed shaking his head. He looked at Hermione raising his eyebrow. Hermione shrugged shaking her head. Another ten minutes had to pass to calm down the students. "I'm afraid Miss Granger had a nasty accident and can no longer attend Hogwarts. It is a deep loss. However, Miss Granger is alright if any of you are wondering. I'm afraid I can not say what had happened to her. For it up to her if she will tell you or not." He paused.
He then smiled. "Now for the good news. This year had started off without a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. For no one would fill the position. We, however, had finally found someone that is brave enough to take on the risks. And she is very gifted in teaching the DADA classes. Allow me to introduce you to your new DADA teacher, Professor H. Dumbledore." He said extending his hand out to Hermione.
Hermione smiled and stood. Several eyes went wide as the students stared at her. She was sort worried the way Harry and Ron would take it if she told them who she was. Only one could wonder. The students hiesitated in clapping but they found theirselves doing it. Hermione smiled in Harry and Ron's direction as she sat down.
She felt Remus's hand on her shoulder and she looked up at him lovingly. "Take your time, Hermione. They'll understand." He whispered to her. Hermione nodded. She looked at the students and smiled. This was going to be a very interesting year.
A/N: Well what did you think? I know what your thinking. Why did I bring Malfoy back to life, right? Well, one of my friends read it and kind of convinced me in bringing him back. But, he won't be the same Malfoy as he used to be because of what happened to him. So here's a small questionaire for you all.
Should I just let Draco Malfoy die or should he stay alive? Review and tell me what you think about the beginning of this fanfiction and what you think I should do with Malfoy?
Now for this fanfic. I was having abit of a hard time naming the fanfiction. This was the only thing that popped up in my head. Plus there may be a few more dark creatures that wasn't in the books. Creatures of the night I mean. More werewolves and such. And this actually takes place right after Hermione returned to Hogwarts to teach as the DADA teacher. So I guess you can say these first chapters are preludes. It sort explains a few things that may happen for Harry and Ron's sixth year. Things are definitely going to be different now that Hermione's all grown up and not that, what's Snape's favorite description for her? Oh yeah, Miss Know-it-all Gryffindor girl.
This chapter may be abit darker than the last story. And it will definitely have some sexual content, abit of violence (not between Hermone and Remus, in case your wondering. Let's just say a certain blond pissed wizard breaks out of Azkaban and wants revenge.), abit more vulgar language. Now on with the story.
Chapter 1.
Hermione was looking out her window of her sleeping quarters. It was only a day later since she returned. She had spent the night sleeping next to Remus. The sun was starting to rise. That meant everyone would be waking soon. Hermione remembered she was suppose to go see Professor Dumbledore.
He was going to talk to her about being the DADA teacher that year. Hermione was actually abit excited to do it. Although she was wondering what her old friends would say when they saw her. Would they recognize her? That had been bothering her just abit because she still was trying to think if she wanted to tell them the truth.
Hermione let out a long sigh. This would be the day that she would start her new life. She was abit nervous of what she was going to do. She was just watching the sun coming up when she felt Remus's arms go around her waist. She smiled when she felt his lips touch her neck. She tilted her head giving him a clear path to her neck. "Morning." Remus breathed against her neck. Hermione lifted her right hand and touched his cheek. "Good morning, love." She whispered. She turned around and wrapped her arms around him.
Remus smiled hugging her close. "You ready to start teaching, Professor H. Dumbledore?" He asked in an amused way. Hermione shrugged. "I'm just abit nervous. I better go see Uncle Dumbledore." She said. Remus nodded. "Alright. I'll probably just go visit Harry and Ron for a while. Are you going to tell them?" He asked. Hermione let out a long sigh. "I don't know. I just don't know how they react. I might just let them wonder what happened to me for just abit." She said. Remus shrugged.
"Well, it's your choice, Mione. I still think you should just let them know without worry." He said. Hermione nodded. "I know. But I'm still thinking about how I will just tell them." She told him. She went over to her large trunk near the bed and pulled out her new robes that she would be wearing that day. She started to get dressed with Remus just standing there looking out the window. "Do you think the students will like me?" She asked. Remus grinned and looked at her. "I wouldn't be surprised if some of them fell maddly in love with you when they first see you." he said stepping over to her. She was just pulling on her white blouse when he wrapped his arms around her again.
Hermione giggled as his breath tickled her neck. She felt like a lovestruck teen again. She turned around as she buttoned up her shirt. "Remus." She said in a playful scolding way. Remus just laughed. "Well, it's true. I fell in love with you the first time I laid eyes on you." he said. Hermione smiled as she finished. She stood on her tippy toes and nipped his nose. "Behave, wolfman. I'm already late to meet my 'uncle'." She said. Remus half shrugged, half nodded. "Yeah. I know." He said. Hermione finished getting dressed and the two of them began walking out.
Her books in hand. Her hair pulled back in a braided bun. She had a silk scarf around her neck. She walked with her hand in Remus's and they went towards the Headmaster's office. As they walked, some students Hermione recognized right off were staring after her with surprised looks. Most of them were boys. They were trying to figuare out who the new woman at Hogwarts was. Hermione really tried to hold in her laughter as some Slytherins stood goggled eyed at the couple walking down the hall.
Finally they reached Professor Dumbledore's office. Remus gave a small swift knock. "Come in." They heard Dumbledore's voice call. Remus opened the door for Hermione and let her in first then followed her. Dumbledore was seated at his desk. And sitting in front of it, in large tears was Narcissa Malfoy. Hermione nearly froze at the sight of her but forced a smile.
Dumbledore didn't smile though. "Ah, good morning, my dear. How did you sleep?" He asked. Hermione looked at him and nodded. "I slept alright, Uncle Albus." She said in a reassuring tone. Dumbledore nodded. "Very good. Oh, this is Narcissa Malfoy. Narcissa, this is Hermione Dumbledore. She is my niece and has offered to take the DADA position this year. Hermione, Narcissa is here because of the incident last night." He said standing and coming around the desk. Narcissa Malfoy stood and wiped tears away from her eyes. Hermione nodded. "Oh. The boy, Draco Malfoy, right? Yes. Mrs. Malfoy, I am sorry for your loss." She said half truthfully.
She actually did feel bad for Mrs. Malfoy. She may have hated Malfoy and did have a good reason to but she didn't want to see him die. She was actually hoping that he would have lived. She had her reasons though. Mrs.Malfoy sighed. She looked at Dumbledore. Dumbledore nodded. "Actually, Hermione, last night our dear Madam Pomfrey and her great art of healing performed a miracle. Mr. Malfoy has been revived in a way I never thought could happen." He said. Hermione and Remus looked at each other. "You mean, Draco Malfoy is alive?" Remus asked with surprise.
Dumbledore let out a long sigh. "Just barely. Madam Pomfrey managed to put his neck bones back into position and used a small reviving charm. Just enough to get his heart working again. But he, however, is currently at St. Mungo's for his critical conditions. He may not survive but there is a possibility that he will. I am afraid to say though, if he does live through it, he may not be able to be entirely himself. He will be handicapped just abit. His brain has suffered some damage from falling down the stairs." He said. Hermione nodded.
She didn't know if this was good news or not. She gave Mrs. Malfoy a smile. "Well, let's hope for the best. Hopefully I will be able to teach Mr. Malfoy when he returns." She said kindly. Mrs. Malfoy tilted her head staring at the new teacher. "I think I remember you. My husband didn't get along with you, did he?" She asked. Hermione nodded. "Yes. You can say that we had major disagreements." She said. Narcissa shrugged still wiping her tears away. "Well, I suppose it's nice to meet you again. I would stay longer but I want to be with Draco when he wakes up." She said. Everyone nodded.
Mrs. Malfoy left the room. Dumbledore sighed and sat back down. He sent a smile to Hermione. "Well, I suppose we should talk about what your going to teach this year." He said folding his hands onto the desk's top. Hermione nodded. She took a seat in the chair where Mrs. Malfoy was sitting. Remus stood behind her. "So, what will you be teaching the students this year?" Dumbledore asked. Hermione started to chew on her lip. "Well, I was thinking about doing Dark Magic Items, Dark Creatures. The dangerous ones like runespoors, basilisks, demons, dementors, and perhaps even the Dark wizards of the past." She said.
Dumbledore nodded and tapped his chin. "I see. Well in that case, very well. The students haven't had much learning in Dark Magic items. Do you have any idea what you would like to show the students? The Dark Magic items, I mean." He said. Hermione smiled. "Well, they'll need to know what shrunken heads are used for. And about cursed items and how to recognize them." She paused when her eyes layed on a old worn book with a hole in the center. Her mouth fell open. "Is that Tom Riddle's diary?" She asked.
The Headmaster turned around and his eyes landed on the diary. "Yes. During your second year, I had taken the liberty of keeping it as a memory. Since Lucius didn't want it anymore when Harry tried to return it." He said with an amused smile. Hermione smiled slyly. "That is Dark Magic item. Do you mind if I borrowed it?" She asked. Dumbledore chuckled. "Sure. You may use if you want. Although it is useless now." He said. Hermione just smiled. "Oh. I can figuare out some ideas for it's use." She said. Dumbledore nodded. "Very well. We should go down to breakfast right now." He said. Hermione and Remus nodded.
The three of them left the office and started down the hall. Remus had his arm around Hermione. "Where is Sirius by the way?" He asked as they approached the Great Hall. Dumbledore tilted his head while looking at him. "This morning he was in the Infirmary resting the last time I looked. However, I think he should be eating breakfast with the students." He said taking out his wand. He gave it a wave and the doors opened. But all three froze in the doorway just as soon as they got a good view of the happenings in the Great Hall.
The entire room was full of students having a food fight. It was Gryffindors vs. Slytherins. And everyone else just agains everyone else. Hermione's eyes found Sirius hiding behind the the over turned Gryffindor table right by Harry and Ron throwing rolls across the room at Slytherins. "Hahaha! Ninnies! Gits! You suck!" He cheered and laughed. Hermione started to laugh with Dumbledore. But Remus rolled his eyes and shook his head. "How much do you want to bet Sirius started the food fight?" He asked looking at Hermione. Hermione shook her head watching as Filch was yelling at the top of his lungs for them to stop. But he got a nice faceful of pudding in the face.
"No way. I know for sure that he did." Hermione said still laughing. McGonagall and Snape hurried in. "What's all this?! Stop! Stop!" McGonagall started yelling. It took five minutes regain control. Now all of the students were getting lectures. Dumbledore, Hermione and Remus were trying not to laugh because Sirius was being lectured too. He had tried to sneak off while McGonagall was starting to lecture the students.
"Sirius Black! Get back here right this instant!" McGongall called after him as he tried to tiptoe away. Sirius winced and turned around. "Professor McGonagall! Aren't you looking lovely as a rose this morning!" He said cheerfully. McGonagall narrowed her eyes at him in her strict way. Her lips pursed tight. "Nice try, Sirius. But you are just as guilty as the students. Now that you had redeemed yourself because of last year's incidents and you are a free man now, doesn't mean you can start food fights." She scolded.
Hermione and Remus laughed as they watched Sirius cringe under his former Professor's lecture. Dumbledore was watching with a bright smile. He thought it was very amusing.
Finally the lecture was done. The room was cleaned and the tables had been set up again. Dumbledore stood. "I have an announcement to make, if I could have your attention." He said. The students' talking died down. Everyone's eyes went up to the Headmaster.
"Last night there had been a terrible accident. I am afraid Mr. Draco Malfoy had fallen down the Astronomy tower stairs and has broken his neck. So he is currently at St. Mungo's under a critical condition." Dumbledore said. Whispers broke out. Several of the Slytherins had an outburst. "However,......" Dumbledore had to shout over the whispers. Everyone slowly stopped talking. "He may recover. We will be posted by his mother. But the chances are slim that he will make it. Another but, he has performed a terrible act that has lost the Slytherins major points. 200 points will be taken from the Slytherin House because of his acts." He said.
The Slytherins totally burst into outraged yells. Dumbledore waited for them to stop yelling. Snape had to walk over to the Slytherin table to tell some of the students off for yelling. After a few moments the Headmaster spoke again. "Now then. I am afraid that we have lost another student and it is sad to say that Hermione Granger will no longer be joining us at Hogwarts as a student." He said. It was the Gryffindors' turn to have an outburst.
Hermione watched as Harry and Ron jumped to their feet. "What?!" Both of them yelled with shock. Several other Gryffindors began talking together. Dumbledore sighed shaking his head. He looked at Hermione raising his eyebrow. Hermione shrugged shaking her head. Another ten minutes had to pass to calm down the students. "I'm afraid Miss Granger had a nasty accident and can no longer attend Hogwarts. It is a deep loss. However, Miss Granger is alright if any of you are wondering. I'm afraid I can not say what had happened to her. For it up to her if she will tell you or not." He paused.
He then smiled. "Now for the good news. This year had started off without a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. For no one would fill the position. We, however, had finally found someone that is brave enough to take on the risks. And she is very gifted in teaching the DADA classes. Allow me to introduce you to your new DADA teacher, Professor H. Dumbledore." He said extending his hand out to Hermione.
Hermione smiled and stood. Several eyes went wide as the students stared at her. She was sort worried the way Harry and Ron would take it if she told them who she was. Only one could wonder. The students hiesitated in clapping but they found theirselves doing it. Hermione smiled in Harry and Ron's direction as she sat down.
She felt Remus's hand on her shoulder and she looked up at him lovingly. "Take your time, Hermione. They'll understand." He whispered to her. Hermione nodded. She looked at the students and smiled. This was going to be a very interesting year.
A/N: Well what did you think? I know what your thinking. Why did I bring Malfoy back to life, right? Well, one of my friends read it and kind of convinced me in bringing him back. But, he won't be the same Malfoy as he used to be because of what happened to him. So here's a small questionaire for you all.
Should I just let Draco Malfoy die or should he stay alive? Review and tell me what you think about the beginning of this fanfiction and what you think I should do with Malfoy?