Chapter3
AN: oh yeah I forgot to do this in ma past two chapters but:
Disclaimer I don't own harry potter that belongs to JK Rowling. Only the Characters that you don't recognise and the plot are mine.
Hermione stood outside her houses main gates waiting for the carriage to arrive, she was excited and scared at the same time all she very wanted to do was go to Beauxbatons and now she was going she was scared that she wouldn't live up to its expectations. She stood waiting for her couch wearing her new school uniform it consisted of a blue short dress which ended just above her knee, black tights, blue small heeled shoes, a blue cape and to top it off a blue slanted hat. She looked surprisingly good in her uniform and she couldn't wait to get to her new school. Hermione was brought out of her thoughts by the sound of someone calling her name she turned round to see Gabrielle Delacour running up to her she too was wearing her uniform. She had decided that she would travel with Hermione as Fleur had to go early to help set up for the beginning of year ceremony and sorting.
They waited for half an hour before the golden couch landed in front of the house and a small man stepped down "ello Miss and miss I'm you coach driver Theodore I'm here to take ya to Beauxbatons" He said with a smile. Hermione just nodded although she wasn't very sure about him and stepped inside the carriage. Gabrielle climbed in soon after as they girls got in Theodore loaded their trunks onto the back once that was done he closed the carriage Door and then set off for their next destination.
The carriage ride to the next destination took about 30 minutes as they went they passed a forest with a large lake and stopped in front of a small 2 floor Victorian cottage Standing outside was a tall handsome young man who had dark brown hair and Blue eyes he was wearing the standard male uniform for Beauxbatons which consisted of Grey trousers, grey waistcoat, blue shirt, blue tie and black shoes, his blue blazer was draped over his arm. Both Hermione and Gabrielle thought he looked very handsome. He walked up to the coach and was greeted by Theodore then he stepped inside when he saw the two girls he immediately began to smile a charming smile.
"Salut!" he said as he took his seat
"Hi I'm Hermione Granger" Hermione said smiling and offering a hand shake the boy took Hermione's hand and kissed it "Philippe Lenoir" he said introducing himself. Hermione just smiled then looked at her friend "this is Gabrielle Delacour" Hermione said indicating to Gabrielle, she offered her hand and Philippe kissed it just like Hermione's "it's a pleasure to meet you too" he added after he sat back up. The trio talked for the entire time Hermione found that Philippe was a very smart and intelligent man who loved reading Hermione thought that he was a male version of her. He seemed stunned when he asked Hermione if her parents were Lord and Lady Granger and she sad yes but that soon passed all in all they got to know each other very well. The last place they stopped surprised all three of them they stopped outside an orphanage owned by an English couple. The building was old and had cracks appearing round the windows and in the brick work. It looked like it would have been impressive at one point but time had taken its toll. When they looked at the person standing waiting for the carriage they saw a short thin girl with long light brown hair it was hard to tell what her face was like as she was looking at the ground rubbing her figure against the back of her right hand, Hermione could tell that she was shy and never really talked to people. When Theodore walked up to her she flinched this made Hermione feel concerned but eventually the girl nodded and stepped inside the carriage she sat next to Philippe. She didn't say anything she just stared at the floor. Gabrielle knew she had to break the girls silence so she offered her a hand shake and said "Bonjour! I am Gabrielle Delacour" her tone was soft and kind.
At first the girl hesitated but eventually took the hand and shook it gentle "I…. I'm A…Abril G….Garcia. I... uh I know your name I also know that your name is Hermione and yours is Philippe" she said in a quiet nervous tone.
All three of the kids your shocked but it was Philippe who spoke up "how did you know that?" he asked.
Abril looked scared for a moment but then looked up at Philippe "I'm a…. a… a seer. I can uh see things before they happen and I can ur… find out about um… people little things like their …. Um... names" she replied quietly and hesitantly.
Everyone in the carriage was impressed and they all thought it was rather amazing that she had that ability. Another thing that surprised and impressed the group was Abril's eye there were a very light blue almost transparent but they felt as if they could burrow into your soul. The rest of the journey passed by with the group all talking about what they were looking forward to at Beauxbatons even Abril chimed in at one point. It was at that moment that Hermione and Gabrielle decided that they would befriend the two new students and also try to coax Abril out of her shell.
After about half an hour they carriage stopped outside the front gates of Beauxbatons academy of magic. It was an impressive building it's white and blue walls felt warm and secure. They reached all the way up to the base of the towers. Lights could be seen penetrating them Hermione assumed that those lights and windows were classrooms and offices, the palace was huge with over ten floors in the main building then the towers reaching another eight floors above that and the raised roofs and large open grounds it truly was impressive. The towers looked like sparkling spires leading up into the sky and penetrating the cold blackness of night. The building was connected to medium sized dome roofed building that was connected to the academy by a raised walk way Hermione thought that must be the owelry. She had read Beauxbatons academy: A history and had heard all about the palace it had a large stabled area that kept all the creature and a custom built green house and a domed roof library, Hermione couldn't wait to get there and start filling her head with all the knowledge those books possessed. But first she had to go through the sorting and her first day of lessons.
Hermione and the other first years about 30 or so where escorted by the schools deputy head mistress and DADA professor, Madam Stephanie Elizabeth Dore she was young thin women with long salt and pepper hair she was about 5'11 and had a strong frame. Her face was cold and considerate as her Dark brown almost black eyes surveyed the group of first years. She stopped them outside the grand hall and addressed the group "In a few moments you will pass through these doors and join you class mates, but first you must be sorted we have two houses here they are: Nuages and Étoiles" she said in strict and calm tone. "I will be back shortly" she added as she disappeared off to the great hall leaving the group of first years on their own.
"Well, well, well, the heir of the Granger's has come to Beauxbatons" came a strong yet sly sounding voice it belonged to a boy. His comment caused murmurs to spread around the group.
Hermione watched the boy as he walked out and steeped in front of her. He was tall and thin his skin was pale. He had short black hair and green eyes Hermione automatically took a dislike to him "Luc Venior. It would be wise to take my advice you don't want to be hanging around with the wrong sort of person. Some wizards are better than others" he said offering a hand shake to Hermione and glaring daggers at Abril.
Hermione wasn't very impressed "I think I can pick for myself thank you" she said coldly and refusing the hand shake. Just then Madam Dore came back and led the students into the grand hall. The hall was lavishly decorated with warm blue and cream coloured banners. To the left hand said at the front of the room was an elevated stage where a group of wood nymphs sat conversing they were all very beautiful with ivory skin green eye and brown hair. They were all wearing dress made of orange and brown leaves. In the centre of the room where two long tables at the head of the room was the staff table the headmistress was sitting in the centre of the table in front of her was a stool and a cloak hanging on a coat rack.
Madam Dore lead the first years to the front of the room and then she stepped in front of them "When I call your name you will step up, I will place the sorting cloak on your shoulders and it will tell you what house you will be in, once you are sorted a broach for the girl and a badge for the boy will appear on your uniform this will designate your house" She said as she unrolled a scroll and began calling names the first of Hermione's friends to be called was Gabrielle she walked up to the cloak and it was placed on her shoulders "Hmmm another Delacour" a soft female voice said "You have a strong heart and a strong mind I think you should follow your sister so" the cloak paused for a moment "I place you in Nuages" the cloak said as a bright light shone and a broach appeared on Gabrielle's uniform. She then walked off to her new house. Hermione was disappointed that her friend wouldn't be in her house but she expected her to be in the same house as her sister. The next up of the group of friends was Abril she walked slowly up to the cloak looking all the time at the ground she didn't like being the centre of attention "Ah a sharp mind but hardly any confidence you need to learn some so you can grow your mind, I'll place you in" again the cloak paused "Étoiles" it declared as Abril received her Broach and walked quickly to her table. Hermione was up next and when her name was called the room fell to a hushed silence and the headmistress leaned forward slightly.
She walked up to the cloak and it was placed on her shoulders "Hmm a Granger this is an honour for the school. You have a strong mind and a desire to learn, you have so much knowledge and yet you still have so much potential so I think I should put you in" The cloak paused this time longer than anyone else "Étoiles" it said and when Hermione received her broach it shone brighter than anyone else so much so that a couple of the student had to shield their eyes. This caused more muttering as Hermione walked to her table. The last of her friends to be sorted was Philippe he was sorted into Étoiles much to Gabrielle disappointment the cloak had said he was smart, sly and very intelligent. The last person to be sorted was Luc and unfortunately for the Delacours he was sorted into Nuages.
After everyone had been sorted and they had had something to eat the headmistress Maxime stood up she was wearing a long form fitting dress with a fur lining she looked around the hall and the students looked back however some of the smaller students had to Crain their head back so they could actually see the headmistresses face. "Bonsoir! I am Madame Olympe Maxime thee headmistress of this school. I welcome you all both returning and beginning students. We gave a very proud history here at Beauxbatons of producing very fine students both academically and socially and I am proud of that History. Before we send you to your dorms I have a few Announcements firstly the outer forest is out of bounds to all students. Secondly we will be holding our annual Fest-noz on the 31st October, any students who wish to give ideas and themes for thee dance can do so through their house heads. So without further ado I welcome you to the academy and hope you have an enjoyable time here." And with that the headmistress sat back down and the house prefects began ushering the first year student's out of the grand hall and to their dorm rooms. Hermione bid Fleur and Gabrielle good night before she followed the rest of house she walked at the back of the group with Philippe and Abril as they walked they marvelled at the beauty of the marble staircases and fine paintings adorning them. As they climbed higher they good see more and more of the school's library building. Finally after going up what felt like an infinite amount of stairs the first year students reached a large portrait of a woman in a gold dress holding a parasol "Password" she asked.
"Un moment Étoiles" the male prefect replied once he had the women bowed and the Portrait opened to revel a lavish room decorated with the Étoiles colours of dark purple and silver. As the students walked in a too stock of their dorm they would see a large marble fire place next to the door on the centre of the wall. The carvings where of lions and unicorns. On the left hand side of the room where a series of windows and under those windows where oak writing desks with quills and parchment on them behind each desk was a single oak chair each chair had a purple cushion with silver trim on the seats.
The rest of the space was dotted with groups of purple and sliver chairs and sofas in the middle of these groups were oak coffee tables with a glass centre. All in all the room felt warm and inviting and Hermione loved it, every bit of It. After all the first year students had managed to get inside the prefects stood front of them "This is the main reception and Common room space for our house the sleeping areas are downstairs the boys are to the left and the girls are to the right" the prefects said taking it in turns with the information Hermione noted that they spoke in French she thought it was best as not many students spoke English but they would be taught to do so. "So If you girls would like to follow me" the female prefect said as she headed down the corridor towards the female sleeping area Hermione and Abril followed but looked back to see Philippe also looking back and winking at them. He then disappeared off down the corridor to the boys Area. That Night Hermione went to bed full of excitement and happiness she was finally here at the school she had always wanted to be at.
AN: so what did you think? Sorry if these first few chapters are a bit boring but I'm trying to introduce the characters and show the similarities and differences between her life in my book and her life in the JK Rowling books. Anyway as always please Review.
