Here's Chapther Three. Thank you, lazylynx for being the first person to review the story. Evania is a difficult person to figure out, I think we're going to see many sides to her as the story progresses but... for the moment, she's one of the good guys.
I have to admit, Chapter Three so far was the worst one to write, I didn't want to make the post really short, and I didn't want to post a really long one where I was describing random things... so... I ended up with this. Chapter Four should make up for the dullness of Chapter Three. It's not that bad, but I've discovered I prefer writing about Draco, Narcissa and Evania so far, and the next chapter is going to have one of my favourite characters in so... YAY.
Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own Harry Potter. I really wish I did, but unfortunately, J.K.Rowling beat me to it so... she owns them all. I do own Evania, though she does not make an appearance in this chapter. I just felt better saying that I did own something.
Chapter Three
After returning back to the Burrow, Hermione had the cuts on her hands cleaned before insisting to Mrs. Weasley that they were merely grazes and nothing to be worried about. Two plasters covered the cuts and Hermione sat within the confines of the Weasley's living room with her head in her hands and groaning whilst Ginny rubbed her back and spoke words that really weren't that comforting.
"Don't worry 'Mione." Ginny said as she patted Hermione's back and looked thoughtfully at the other girl, "If you ask me, I think Malfoy wasn't even that annoyed with you... sure, he made it look like he was annoyed but, I honestly don't think he was that bothered." She smiled and looked at Hermione who had finally removed her head from her hands.
"He seemed pretty annoyed to me Ginny!" She growled before shaking her head, "And now he's going to tell everyone at Hogwarts about how much of an idiot I am." Her head dropped back to her hands, "I can't believe I forgot to get my bags from him as well!" Her last few words came out as a whimper and Ginny sighed before rubbing her friend's back and then moving to her feet.
"Come and help me set the table for dinner. It'll take your mind off Malfoy and how you think you're a fool." Ginny said as she took her friend's hand and gave a light tug, "I doubt that Malfoy could even make people believe that you're an idiot anyway, I mean, you're by far the brainiest Witch at Hogwarts and you could outsmart Malfoy any time." Ginny smirked when she found that her words had the desired effect upon Hermione who took a deep breath, lifted her head and then smiled at Ginny.
She's right you know, Hermione's mind said, of course you could outsmart Malfoy any day, and there is positively no way that he could make you out as an idiot. You could outsmart him and make him look like the fool.
Pushing herself to her feet, Hermione nodded her head and followed Ginny into the kitchen whilst all her fears of being shown up by the Ferret were swept from her mind and a cheerful smile played on her lips. See, you're feeling better all ready. All you have to do is think about things logically, she thought to herself as she took the knives and forks from the drawer and began to set the table as Ginny laid down the table mats.
Ron and Harry walked into the kitchen and were instantly relieved to see that Hermione was not still scolding herself over her run in with Malfoy at Diagon Alley. Instead, they were happy to find that she was smiling and joking with Ginny as the two of them set the table for dinner. "Fred and George are coming too." Ron informed them both as he noticed Ginny was about to place away the rest of the table mats whilst only leaving six out on the table. With Fred and George, it would make eight, but they could easily fit them on.
Ginny scowled at Ron, but placed down two more mats which Hermione quickly added a knife and fork to. Grabbing the salt and pepper, Hermione set them down at the table before running her plastered hands through her hair and sighing, tea time was always a fun occasion at the Weasley house and it was one of the things she would miss when going back to Hogwarts, though she had to admit she really enjoyed the meal times at the Gryffindor table with all her friends and the fact that she was in the safety of Hogwarts.
"God, I'm starving," Grumbled Ron as he scanned the kitchen with a hopeful look on his face only to discover that there was nothing for him to eat. A heavy sigh escaped his lips and he cast a look at Harry who merely shrugged his shoulders before turning his head slightly when Mrs. Weasley hurried into the kitchen and pointed her wand at the potatoes and carrots which lay on the side. With one simple flick of her wand, the potato peeler suddenly sprang up before it began peeling the potatoes for Mrs. Weasley who smiled in delight before turning and facing the four teenagers who were crowded in her kitchen.
She seemed surprised to see them all and frowned at Ginny who motioned to the set table before pointing at Hermione as if to say, 'we set the table for you', Mrs. Weasley smiled, "Thank you Ginny and Hermione for setting the table... Ah, I see you even set down two places for Fred and George, very good. They should be here any minute." Mrs. Weasley said before she peered out of the window of the kitchen and onto the garden where her eyes fell onto the gnomes who were sneaking into the bushes. Turning back to face Ron and Harry, Mrs. Weasley made a clucking noise before nodding her head, "Since you have nothing better to do tomorrow Ron, I want you to begin de-gnoming the garden." Ron's mouth dropped open and he groaned loudly. "Fred and George are staying at home as well so they can help you too." Mrs. Weasley then said before looking at Ginny who had a look of delight on her face.
"I'll help Ron and Harry too." Ginny squeaked and Mrs. Weasley nodded her head before returning to her cooking. Harry arched a brow at Ginny who turned a bright shade of pink before grabbing Hermione's hand and leading her from the kitchen. Harry glanced at Ron who was suddenly arguing with the mirror over the kitchen mantelpiece as it said that he should brush his hair. Rolling his eyes, Harry suddenly heard two familiar voices and then Fred and George strolled into the kitchen with mischievous smiles on their faces.
"Hiya Harry!" Both twins shouted and rushed to Harry with broad smiles on their faces, any one would think that it was the first time they had seen him for about two years. "How are you old chap?" George asked before grinning and looking over Harry's head at Ron who was glaring at the kitchen mirror. "That mirror never did like him," He whispered to Harry before elbowing Fred as they walked to their mother before planting a kiss on both of her cheeks.
Ron grumbled something at the mirror which Harry didn't quite catch, and then walked to stand beside Harry before folding his arms across his chest and cocking his head slightly to the side. "Fleur and Bill were s'posed to be coming this week, but something came up so they couldn't make it." Ron said before frowning and shaking his head, "I've already told you that haven't I?" He asked before sighing and stepping outside into the garden. Harry shrugged his shoulders before following the youngest Weasley boy outside.
Hermione sat on the end of Ginny's bed whilst picking at the plaster on her right hand and nodding her head every few seconds as Ginny talked about Harry. Sometimes, Hermione got awfully bored when it came to hearing about Harry and as Ginny spoke, she found that it was one of those times. From where she sat on Ginny's bed, Hermione clearly heard Fred and George's voices and leapt to her feet, "Fred and George are here, why don't we go and say hello," She said before opening the door and heading downstairs before Ginny could even reply.
The night passed by with much entertainment provided by Fred and George who continued to make fun of Ron, but also added their father and Harry into the embarrassment as well, though none of it was taken to heart and it merely made the night fun. Into the early hours of the morning, Hermione stayed up with Harry, Ron, Fred and George whilst Mr. And Mrs. Weasley and Ginny all wandered off to their beds. Then, at three a.m, they finally stumbled to their rooms and Hermione changed before dropping down onto her bed with a yawn and instantly fell to sleep.
It felt as though she had only just closed her eyes when she was being shaken about and a voice was calling to her.
"'Mione wake up!" The voice broke into Hermione's rather interesting dream and though she still had her eyes shut, Hermione couldn't help but frown. "Hermione! Wake up!" The voice continued to moan at Hermione until she finally opened her eyes to find Ginny leaning over her with a smile on her face. "Finally, you know, I thought you were ignoring me." Ginny laughed before turning away from Hermione whilst humming a tune.
Uttering a tired groan, Hermione left the comfort and warmth of her bed before grabbing her clothes and changing out of her pyjamas. Wearing stone-wash coloured jeans with a plain black t-shirt and a purple, hooded, unzipped jacket, Hermione walked into the kitchen to find Harry and Ron already sat at the table with Fred and George and she arched a brow in surprise, it was the first time Harry and Ron had ever been awake before her, but then saying that, Ron's head rested on his hand and he seemed to be fast asleep. If his head slipped, his face would go straight into his bowl of cereal.
Sitting down at the table beside George, Hermione filled up a bowl with cereal before adding milk and eating whilst watching Ron's head slip steadily closer to his cereal. Harry, Fred and George also seemed to be watching the same thing as they kept exchanging amused looks whilst Fred and George were whispering under their breath and clearly placing a bet on what their little brother would do.
Within five minutes of Hermione entering the kitchen, the post arrived and Mrs. Weasley was into the kitchen in flash before snatching up the letters from the owl and paying it for the delivery. The owl gave a soft hoot and then flapped his wings causing Ron to jerk awake with a small cry of surprise. Fred and George silently cursed and shook their heads at one another whilst Harry grinned and then looked up at Mrs. Weasley who was sorting through the letters.
"Ah, the Hogwarts letters." Mrs. Weasley said before handing Ron his letter, then Harry and then Hermione hers. "Hmmm... where is Ginny?" Mrs. Weasley asked before sighing and setting the letter on the mantle piece of the fireplace below the mirror. "Oh, letters for you two." Mrs. Weasley then said as she eyed envelopes before handing one to Fred and the other to George who both arched their left eye brow before looking at one another curiously.
Hermione opened her letter to find the usual information, then found another letter which made her squeal in delight. "I'm Head girl!" She squeaked in a very happy voice as she re-read the letter that was in Professor McGonagall's fine handwriting. "I can't believe they chose me, I thought for sure I wasn't going to be Head girl."
Harry and Ron both exchanged amused looks whilst Fred and George copied Hermione's squeal of delight and acted like a pair of school girls as they snatched the letter from her and read over it. "Oh come on Hermione, you're the brightest student at Hogwarts. Of course they were going to pick you." George said as he handed the letter to Ron who quickly read over what McGonagall had written. "Even me and Fred knew it was going to be you for Head girl this year, and we don't even go to Hogwarts any more." Both twins grinned at Hermione who smiled warmly back at them whilst inspecting her Head girl badge.
"I'll have to write to mum and dad." Hermione then said as she slipped the Head girl badge back into the envelope along with the letter which had been passed onto Harry. Setting the envelope down on the table beside her, Hermione quickly finished her breakfast before grinning broadly at the people sat at the table and then rushing upstairs to the room that she shared with Ginny.
Grabbing parchment, ink and a quill, Hermione sat down on her bed before placing the quill to the parchment.
Hello Mum and Dad.
Guess what! I've been made Head girl at Hogwarts!!!
I just got the letter today at the Weasley's and I cannot believe that they
picked me. I'm so surprised but very happy. I have a badge as well
and from what I know, the Head girl and boy have their own dorm and common room!
I'll still be in Gryffindor of course, but I think that being Head girl will also mean that I am
closely linked to the other houses as well as my own.
I'm still so shocked!
Oh, I wonder who the Head boy will be, I wouldn't be surprised if it's someone
from Ravenclaw, they are so brainy in that house. I would be extremely happy if it was another
Gryffindor, but I doubt they would have two students from the same house, the other three
houses might think it was favouritism or something.
So far, the holidays have been great and I've already been to Diagon Alley with
the Weasley's and Harry. I've bought all the things that I need for this year so,
I guess I'm all set for Hogwarts... There are only seven days left as well, I can't
wait to get back to Hogwarts, though I am missing you both terribly.
Crookshanks is still healthy, though I haven't seen quite a lot of him, I think he
spends most of his time in the Weasley's garden chasing the gnomes!
Anyway, I can't think of anything else that you need to know. Everyone here is fine.
I guess I'll say goodbye now.
Love.
Hermione xx
Placing the letter into an envelope, Hermione sealed it before heading back downstairs into the kitchen, "Harry, is it okay if I use Hedwig to send a letter to my mum and dad?" She asked, and Harry, took a sip of tea before nodding his head.
"She's upstairs in Ron's room." He said before pushing back his chair and getting to his feet. He then walked to Hermione and she followed him back up the flight of stairs to Ron's room.
Opening the door, Harry walked into the room and Hermione followed before quickly scribbling down her parent's address and attaching the letter to Hedwig who held out her foot with a light hoot before flapping her wings and then soaring from the room's open window and outside. "Thank you." Hermione beamed at Harry as they made their way back downstairs into the kitchen.
"Who do you think Head boy will be?" Harry asked with a curious look on his face and Hermione shrugged her shoulders.
"I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Ravenclaw." She replied truthfully after a brief pause of thought, Harry arched a brow before nodding his head in agreement.
"Ravenclaws are the main brains at Hogwarts," Harry said before glancing at Hermione, "Well... after you of course." He said as they traipsed out into the garden with Ron, George and Fred. Ginny was still no where to be seen, but that was normal when at the Weasley's house. People often appeared before some how vanishing for hours on end.
That was Chapter Three. I promise Chapter four should be more interesting and a little more action filled. And one of my favourite characters will be appearing so... YAY... more fun to write with. So... if you've read this, please review lol. Other than that... until Chapter four.
