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Walking through the doors of the Great Hall, Hermione felt a rush of excitement. The chatter of students, the sight of the magical ceiling, and the thought that classes were just a few days away reminded her why she loved Hogwarts. There was one thing missing though, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
'It must be a tradition' Hermione thought as she sat down at the Gryffindor table 'For the Defense Against the Dark Arts' teachers to be fashionable late'
Standing up from his seat after the sorting was done, Dumbledore raised his hands to shop the chatter. He looked around the hall to each table as it became silent.
"This year, unlike the years before which have been filled with the terrors of Voldemort," Here many students cringed, " is over. This year will be a year to remember. We will be hosting an exchange program in November in which a selected group of students will go to the magical academy in America. We also have a surprise to the seventh years this year." Whispers broke out across the hall, and then stopped as Dumbledore began to speak again. "Information on that won't be released till later this year. Also, congratulations to Blaise Zabini and Hermione Granger, this year's Head Boy and Girl. Please see me after the feast. With all of that said…"
Dumbledore was interrupted, by the door slamming open (much like Mad Eye Moody's entrance three years earlier) and a short figure walking through. Her black hair was short and hung around her heart shaped face. Her blue eyes shone as she walked (more like bounced) up to the Head Table.
"Sorry I'm late Albus," she said as she sat down next to Snape. "I was reading this very interesting book and I just lost track of time."
"It's okay Miranda. You're just in time for me to introduce you." Dumbledore turned to face the tables. "Please give a warm welcome to Miranda Milo, this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher!"
After a delicious feast, Hermione said goodbye to her friends and made her way up to Dumbledore. Blaise was already there, a bored expression on his features.
"Once again, congratulations. I will be taking you to your new common room now, if you would follow me right this way." The two teenagers followed Dumbledore up to the fourth floor and up to a painting of a lake where a little boy laid staring at the clouds.
"This is Ty. He's the guardian of the Heads Common Room. If you have any questions, ask either him or me. The password is promettente. I hope you will find these rooms fitting, it includes a shared common room and bathroom, a small kitchen and you will each have your own room. Good night," With that Dumbledore turned and left the two teenagers alone.
"Promettente," Hermione stated to Ty. The blonde boy nodded happily and the portrait swung open. Hermione gasped when she caught her first glance of her new common room. The walls were a dark red with navy couches. Green and black pillows were thrown across them. On one wall a large top to bottom bookcase was located. Hermione walked over and ran her hands over all the books. She couldn't wait to read some of them. The small kitchen stood through a door near the left.
Blaise, like Hermione, was impressed with the room. He walked up one of the two staircases and found a door with the initials HB on them. He opened the door and walked into the dark blue room. Sapphire walls were accented with silver touches. The large king sized bed stood in the center with silver pillows. Dark wood furniture completed the room.
Hermione had also found her room and was amazed. It was the similar shape and size as Blaise's room except in a different color. The walls were painted a golden color making the room feel warm. Light wood furniture was around the room. What Hermione loved most was the large bay window that overlooked Hogwarts grounds.
The bathroom, which attached the two rooms, was spacious with a large swimming pool tub. The walls were a light blue and the pool's tiles were various shades of blue and green. Overall the Heads rooms were beautiful.