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Chapter Two
Meeting at Hogwarts
Hermione got her reply the next morning, a short letter confirming her visit at three that afternoon. With five hours to kill before she had to leave, Hermione decided to go for a trip around Diagon. She went to Flourish and Blotts for some new books, and to replace the old ones she had left behind at Ron's. She contemplated going into George's shop, but not wanting to run into the redhead, decided against it.
She emptied her vault at Gringotts, and brought herself some ice cream from the new place, Ellie's Ice Emporium. She also brought herself a new owl, having left hers at home. Also, she was planning to reinvent herself.
Hermione Granger wasn't to be found.
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Hermione stepped into the fire, and yelled, "Hogwarts Headmistress's Office!" and vanished.
The next thing she knew she was tumbling out of the fire, and found herself in McGonagall's office. The grey-haired woman smiled at her and gestured to the seat opposite her warmly.
"Miss Granger, what a pleasant surprise! Have a seat."
"Thank you, Professor," Hermione said gratefully as she sat down. Professor McGonagall nodded, and offered her a biscuit barrel, and Hermione took one gratefully.
"So, Miss Granger," McGonagall said, putting the barrel away, "Why are you here?"
Hermione explained to her the trouble she was having, the stress it was causing and the disagreement she'd had with Ron. At the end of her rant, McGonagall said nothing, instead offering her another biscuit, which she took.
"So, you see, Professor- I was just wondering if I could, well, stay at Hogwarts for a while? Maybe teach?"
McGonagall was silent a moment, then nodded. "Yes, Miss Granger, there is something... you see, most Headmistress' don't continue teaching their subject, whilst I have. Most of the teachers here have been telling me to stop, and I think you would be just the person to cover for me."
"Me?" Hermione squeaked. "Teach Transfiguration?"
McGonagall nodded. "Quite. I assume that's a yes, then?"
"Yes!" Hermione cried. "But one thing- you can't tell anybody it's me." McGonagall's brow furrowed.
"What are you planning to do?"
"Completely reinvent myself, then hide in plain sight."
McGonagall nodded and let out a sigh. "Very well. I have a staff meeting tonight, as school starts in two weeks- what shall I tell them?"
"Say you've found another transfiguration professor," Hermione said with a smile. "If anybody asks, my name is..." she frowned, groping for a name. "Fallon Esslemont."
McGonagall nodded. "Very well, Miss Granger. When will you arrive?"
"In two days. Goodbye, Professor," she added, as she stepped towards the fire.
"Goodbye, Hermione," McGonagall said, then smiled. "And please, call me Minerva."
Hermione stepped into the flames and was gone.
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