I awoke with a start, peering over at my alarm clock and instantly calming seeing that I was not running late to catch the train back. Stretching I pulled myself out of bed and grabbed an outfit before making my way over to the bathroom to have a shower.
Looking at the mirror once again thinking that last night must have been a dream, but I was proven wrong last night did happen and I was in fact a Veela. I knew all about them I also knew that I needed to find a mate before I turned 18 or I would suffer great emotional and physical pain. I wonder who my mate could be? Shaking those thoughts away I donned on my black skinny jeans and my white tank top and exited the bathroom double-checking if I had everything I needed.
Reaching the entry to platform 9 ¾ with my parents after saying goodbye and hugging them dearly I boarded the train finding the cabin I always occupied with harry and Ron.
Gazing out the window as I waited for the boys to arrive I thought about finding my mate once again. How do I know who it is? Do I go around snogging all the guys before my eighteenth birthday or...? A voice brought me out of my thoughts, it sounded so familiar and yet different to me at the same time, my heart fluttered.
"Get out the way, mutt" I looked over at the direction of the outburst to catch a glimpse of blonde hair just out the door of the train compartment I was in.
Malfoy.
Why did my heart flutter at his voice? And why was I suddenly standing in the walkway, my mouth moving without my brain registering?
"Malfoy, no need to be a uptight prick." I said in a bored tone.
"Wah- Wait Granger is that you? Finally decided to make your self less of an eyesore?" he said with a smirk, though his eyes seemed to hold a look of desire and possibly appreciation?
"Tsk tsk Malfoy, still an ass as always…well I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised." Inching closer I decided a reintroduction was in order. "The names Hermione, Hermione Granger but you already know that though, what you don't know is, I am not a Muggleborn like you thought. Turns out Draco darling I am Veela." I purred the last part seductively close to his ear.
WAIT WHAT? WHY THE HELL AM I FLIRTING WITH DRACO FRIGGEN MALFOY?
Watching his reaction I seen him shiver slightly from my closeness, out of pleasure or disgust I wasn't sure, and I wasn't intending to stay around to find out.
Turning back to my compartment I closed the door behind me about ready to Ava-kavada myself for being so stupid what the hell is wrong with me? Why did I do that? And most importantly why can I still smell him? Before my brain could explode the compartment door opened.
"Hey Mion-! Oh I'm sorry wrong compartment I was looking for my friend Hermione." Ron said blushing at having possibly embarrassed himself.
"That's okay Ron, no need to be sorry you have the right compartment." I said smiling amusedly.
"Hermione…?" Harry asked from behind Ron.
"Yes." I said tentatively. At this Ron's mouth fell open.
"Oh Ron, close your mouth before you start catching flies" I said irately. His never reacted to my beauty before, he couldn't look past my bookworm persona so we just left our relationship at friends even though I did harbor feelings for him secretly for a few years but, more so as a brother now as those feelings left a good while ago.
"Yup that's Hermione" harry said with a heartfelt chuckle as the boys walked into the compartment and sat down. I gave the both of them a hug, I missed them dearly over the break even though we kept in touch through owl but it wasn't the same not seeing the both of them as often.
"I'm guessing you guys are both wondering why I look so different…?" with their simultaneous nods, taking a deep breath I began to explain the events that took place the night before.
When I finished Ron let out a big whistle, "wow mione that's a lot to take in."
"His right you know, how are you feeling about everything?" Harry asked.
"I honestly don't know. I mean I know that my parents will always be my parents even if they are not my biological ones; they mean the world to me. Though the one thing I'm worried about this whole Veela this is finding a mate…I'm not sure exactly how it happens entirely but I remember the gist of it. From what I've read before is that if I do not find a mate by the age of 18 I will suffer mentally and physically till eventually death greets me, by which that point I would gladly accept. The other thing is if I do find a mate and they do not want me…same thing I die a painful death but this time from a broken heart." I couldn't help but panic slightly at this. Damn Veela heritage!
"Well finding a mate shouldn't be too hard I mean mine look at yourself every guy is going to be all over you!" at my grimace he added "Don't worry Harry and I will beat them up if they pester you." Harry nodded his agreement.
"No one touches our little sister!" harry declared and we all laughed knowing full well they take that oath very seriously.
As the train neared Hogwarts we changed into our uniform and talked about our adventures on break.
Exiting the train and feeling the jealous eyes from the girls and the lustful ones of the males in the vicinity and the whispers about me, knowing that my heritage has just been shared with the rest of the Hogwarts population. Great…well I guess at least it saves me from having to explain to everyone my sudden appearance change.
Straightening my shoulders and raising my chin I continued on my way, all the while pretending like everyone wasn't whispering about me.
