So second chapter. This is going to be in Hermione's prospective because I think it will be easier to see the change of the plot and her background much easier. Also, some characters may appear different to what they are like in the books or movies (depending what you have heard) but I hope its not a bad change.
I own nothing apart from this plot and any characters that appear and are not in original stories. Enjoy.
Thank you for notifying me that this chapter's format was wrong.
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
"Spell"
'repeated that some one else has said'
'Talking about a spell'
"Talking at the same time"
Hermione's POV
The first few days have been ruff. First Ronald had a meltdown about how Harry changed his classes last minuet to take Arithmancy and Study of Ancient Runes because, he had enough of Sybill Trelawney predicting his death. Also he though those classes were more interesting from what heard from me. He did inform Ron that he is still in Care of Magical Creatures with him, along with the core subjects. However, Ron didn't see why Harry was taking those subjects or understand why he wanted to do extra work. In the end, Harry left the Great Hall before finishing his breakfast. Ron hasn't spoken to Harry or me since the first morning here. When we got our schedules.
Monday
Double Charms: 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Herbology: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Arithmancy: 13:20 PM - 15:00 PM
Double History of Magic: 15:15 PM - 16:30 PM
Free Period: 16:30 PM - 18:00 PM
Dinner
Free Time Until Curfew
Tuesday
Double Defense Against the Dark Arts: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Potions: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
Care of Magical Creatures: 13:30 PM - 16:30 PM
Double Transfiguration: 16:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Dinner
Free Time Until 20:00 PM
Double Astronomy20:00 PM - 21:30 PM
Wednesday
Double Herbology: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Defense Against the Dark Arts: 13:30 PM - 14:30 PM
Double Study of Ancient Runes: 14:45 PM - 16:45 PM
Charms: 17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
Dinner
Free Time Until Curfew
Thursday
Double Potions: 09:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch
Astronomy: 13:00 PM - 14:00 PM
Double Care of Magical Creatures: 14:15 PM - 17:20 PM
Dinner
Free Time Until Curfew
Friday
Transfiguration: 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Double Arithmancy: 13:30 PM - 14:45 PM
History of Magic: 14:45 PM - 15:45 PM
Free Period: 15:45 PM - 18:00 PM
Dinner
Please Note Curfew to be in your common room is at 21:00 PM. Apart from Tuesday Curfew is at 22:00 PM.
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Me and Harry were currently siting in Ancient Runes learning the translation of Runology. I am glad Harry is in the class with me as I was the only Gryffindore in the class before and the other students were most abstain from me, but that may be due to the fact that most students are Slytherins. Professor Babbling was a brown haired, eyed, strict, older witch. He can be a bit like a female version of Professor Snape, straight to the point and sharp but she didn't take away unnecessary points or give out points often. It wasn't a bad thing even though it could be annoying but at least she wasn't bias.
"Hermione do you know what she is on about?" Harry whispered. I looked to what she has just put on the broad. It looked like she was describing the homework assignment from her annotations.
"Its about the homework. I think." I whispered back. We turn our attention back to the professor. I was kind of glad the lesson was over even though the subject was interesting; today class was not. Professor Babbling was still going on about what we learned last year and she had assigned homework to see our knowledge of last year. For Harry it may be harder because of the fact, he didn't do Runes in third year. He only did the exam the first night here before curfew. He got an Exceeds Expectations so he was allowed to attend. He also got Outstanding in Arithmancy allowing him to take that as well, to which I am glad about because, I am not alone again. I wasn't the only Gryffindore there because Fay Dunbar was there but she preferred the 5th years over the 4th so we didn't talk much.
After Ancient Runes, we head to Charms. As we walk Harry asks me "Do you think Ron will talk to us today?". I Shrug.
"Not sure Harry but he might. I saw him looking at you and he looked like he wanted to talk but we left before he could because, of Transfiguration." I say and give him a re-ensuring smile. The truth is, I only tolerate Ron because he is Harry's friend. Ron can be quite horrible to me. He smiles back, seemly happy. We reach Charms with a few minuets to spare. Ron approaches just before the lesson is due to start.
"Harry, mate. I'm sorry bout avoiding you the last few days. I didn' like that you were doing more classes and weren' in mine. I spose it is your choice but you have a few free period to hang out right." That was Ron's typical apology. It was short and kind of selfish, along with the bad grammar.
"Thats okay. I didn't tell you because I wasn't sure if I would get into the classes." Harry accepted and explained but this time Ron listened to what Harry said.
"Why didn' you say that. When we got the timetable." Ron carried on. I answered this time.
"He did. You did not listen to what he had to say." I told him
"Well he should of said before we got the timetable." Ron argued back. We couldn't say anything else because Professor Flitwich opened his door and let us in. Harry at in between me an Ron. On my left and Neville on my right. The Ravenclaws were on the opposite side of us Gryffindores.
Professor Flitwich Had us read about the Summoning Charm in our Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4 I had already read it and I could tell the Ravenclaws did as well but they went to read it anyway. I was about to re-read it when I hear.
"Mr Weasley. Where is you Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4 copy?" I hear Professor Flitwich says lightly, squeaky voice. Ron shrugged at him.
"I ain't brought it." He says casually like it didn't matter. I internally groan and I could see Harry was not looking happy either.
"I warned you what would happen if you didn't bring it, for every lesson." Professor Flitwich caries on in this time loosing the light tone for a firm one. "10 points from Gryffindore and a detention with me. I expect you here at 7 with the correct materials and books. We will do this lesson in detention. If you don't bring the necessary items tonight. I will give another one until you do. Now leave. I will see you tonight" He leaves no room to argue, as he dismisses Ron from the class and went back to his desk, making notes I think. Ron storms out.
After 30 minuets of reading and making notes. Professor Flitwich calls our attention to him. He randomly called on people for answers to questions related to summoning charms. Then goes over them for a bit more, covering aspects that are not in the book. He hands out homework that is due in for next lesson and dismisses us.
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Me and Harry Head down with the rest of our peers to dinner. "Hey Hermione. Do you think you can help me with charms? I don't understand what the mechanisms of the spell means. I understand if you are to busy." Neville asked timidly. I thought about it, then nodded.
"As long as I am not doing the work for you. I'll help." I say with a raised eyebrow and he nod with a smile.
"Thank you." He says cheerfully.
"Hey Neville. Sit with us at dinner. Maybe we could also say hi to Luna." Harry asks and Neville nods again.
"I'd like that." He says as we enter the Great Hall. I spot Luna almost immediately.
"There she is." I say and start walking over to Luna. The Ravenclaw table was still scarce. Luna sees us coming and smiles widely.
"I knew you would come visit." She says cheerfully almost vibrating with excitement.
"How are you Luna. Enjoying Third year so far?" I ask her, as I sit next to her on the bench. Harry and Neville also sit down adjacent to us.
"It fine so far. A bit busy but I am enjoying Care for Magical Creature so far. I think its my favorite now." She answers dreamily. "Hows your week going so far?" She asks. Harry beat me into answering.
"Alright. Could of been better but I agree Care for Magical Creature is the best so far." Harry replied.
"Same but I think Herbology is always going to be the best for me." Neville answer.
"My weeks been good too, so far. I personally still like Arithmancy the best but Care for Magical Creature is quite enjoyable." I answer and she was positively beaming.
"Do you guys fancy siting with me for dinner. I want to know more about your classes so far and what other books you have read and have." Luna asks timidly but smiling hopefully to no-one in particular.
"Well I don't mind. Harry, Neville." I say.
"Of course. I also want to here all about your third year so far." Neville says happily back. Harry nods in agreement. We sat and talked. Me and Luna when onto the opposite side of the boys so we were all facing each other more effectively. Also, so we could eat dinner with the plates on the table. I had my back to the Hufflepuff's table and facing the Gryffindore's table. We were on the topic of books when Ron stormed up to us.
"Why you at the bookworm table. I understand Herms being here because this should of were she should of been sorted but why are you here Harry?" Ron demand in bad grammer and used that horrible nickname he uses when hes angry.
"Don't call me herms Ronald. I have told you, I don't like that name. We are here because we are talking to our friend Luna. You can join us or leave the table." I tell him angerly.
"I wasn't talking to you Herms. Mate, come on you don't need these stuck up bookworms." Ron says loudly drawing more attention to us. Only the Ravenclaws near us could hear now most of the hall could here, by the looks on there faces. I could see Harry was embarrassed by this because he had light pink cheeks.
"Do you want run that by us again Weasley?" A older Ravenclaw member said calmly. Ronald being Ronald didn't understand what was implied and paraphrased the last of his sentence.
"I said Harry doesn't need to be sitting with bookworms because he not stuck up like Herms is." He say even louder. I was angry and wanted to punch him like I did to Malfoy last year. Harry when even redder and Neville looked like he wanted to run or hide. Luna looked angry and confused.
"Weasley thats 10 points from Gryffindore and a detention tonight with Filch." The Ravenclaw perfect said. Ronald looked angrily then his scowled turned to a smirk.
"I can't do the detention. I have one tonight beside you have no right to take points from Gryffindor or give me detention. Only the Gryffindor perfects have those rights over their house." He says smugly. Me and Harry puts our head in our hands and grown in frustration.
"You'll find Mr Weasley that Mr Turner has full rights to do what he did." We hear a familiar drawl. We look up to see Professor Snape standing behind Ronald. "10 more points from Gryffindor for your lack of respect to your betters and that attention that Mr Turner assigned will be tomorrow. Also 10 points to Ravenclaw because of Mr Turners responsible punishment. Now go back to your table and be quite." He says dismissively. Ron huff like a child at the Professor, then looked at Harry.
"Come on mate we don't need the bookworms or the greasy bat breathing down our necks." Ronald runs his mouth again. Ronald is so thick sometimes.
"Thats another detention with me, Mr Weasley for those comments. Now move back to your table, before you loose your Hogsmead privileges for a month for your destructive and harmful behavior." Professor Snape warns him.
"Is there a problem here?" Professor McGonagall Scottish voice questioned at Professor Snape.
"There no issue. I was just informing Mr Weasley has a another detention because of his disgraceful behavior and that any perfect, has the right to take points and assign any detention to Filch to any student in any house. Also insulting a teacher is a further detention with me. on Friday at 7 PM." Professor Snape drawls then walks back to the head table. Professor McGonagall looked in shock but the Ravenclaws explained what happened before Professor Snape came up to deal with the issue. Professor McGonagall apologies to the Ravenclaws and walks away, embarrassed. The conversations go back to books.
After dinner me, Harry, Neville and Luna head down to the library to do homework and compare notes. One thing I have noticed is that Neville was smarter then he lets out. Me and Harry told him it was okay for him to how his true colours because our view on him wouldn't change. Luna also told us about the adventures she had this summer, she and her dad was looking for, Crumple-Horned Snorkack apparently live in Sweden and summer is there mating season, therefore they were looking for the first baby of the season to put in their newspaper. I didn't believe in such creatures, however they did sound interesting. Neville spent his summer in his greenhouse and with his family. Neville's family was huge, over 100 members came over for his birthday, I bet it was hepatic.
Luna when to leaves at 8 because third years curfew is 8:30 PM and we decided to walk her to her dorm, then go back to ours to finish homework there. We also brushed up on potions from last year and read more of our potions books. Just in case Professor Snape decided to ask questions. We did this until nine when Ronald stormed in with a face the same colour as his hair. If this was a cartoon, steam would of been coming out of his ears.
"Can you believe Flitwich he made me read the book and answer question on the chapter!" Ronald loudly said in anger. He's making it out, like it was the worst thing that could of happened.
"Thats not bad Ron, it could been worst. Like he could of made you write lines." Harry tried to point out but Ronald wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.
"It was the worst. I didn't know the answers!" Ronald answered. That didn't make sense, he just said he was told to read the book.
"You just said you were told to read the book. How could you possibly not be able to answer any questions." I voiced my logic. He was starting to go purple in anger.
"Because I never read the book. It not relevant. I want to be a keeper. They only need skill not grades." He loudly stated. Obversely he hasn't looked into his chosen careers qualifications. According to So you want to be a Quidditch Star , you need EEs in all core subjects and be on the school's quidditch team. Ronald gets just Acceptable and to get onto the house team he needs EE in Charms, History of Magic, potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He should know this because Harry gets these grades and/or higher to stay on the team.
"Mate fancy a game of chess or exploding snap. Take a break from Herms's studying." Ronald says still talking loudly. I glared at him. Harry looks at me with an apologetic look.
"If you want to have a game Harry, go ahead. I am going to get ready for bed and read before bed. I'll see you and Neville in the morning." I announce, softly. Harry nods.
"Night Hermione. See you at breakfast, yeah?" He says. I nod in agreement.
"Night Harry, Neville, Ronald." I tell them.
"See you in the morning, Hermione. I am also going to turn in early." Neville says. I head upstairs without a word from Ronald. I still can't get over that name, sometimes, it can be worst them being called mudblood, bucktooth and know-it-all. Speaking of which Malfoy and the other Slytherins have ignored us he last couple of day. I wonder why, but we see them tomorrow morning in potions. I get changed into my Pajamas, brush my teeth and put my hair into braids. Then get a book to read before bed. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. I read the first two chapters, then decided to get some shut eye.
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The next morning Harry and Neville found me at the Gryffindor table having my morning fruit and buttery toast while reading. "Morning." Harry said as they sat down. Harry next to me and Neville opposite.
"Morning Harry, Neville. Sleep well?" I say as I put my book down after book marking it.
"I slept alright, it could of been better. Ron was snoring all night." Harry says and Neville nods in agreement. "How did you sleep Mya?" Harry continues. I like the nickname he gives me. It is nicer then anyone has given me. Mya means beloved in Egypt or great in Greek but he probably doesn't know that. It was a sweet name, though.
"I slept well Harry. Lavender and Parvati talked late into the night but it was alright." I smile at him. He nods. "What about you Neville? Slept well?" I ask him.
"Yes, it was alright. Same a Harry really." He answers. I nod in understatement. "What book you reading?" He asks.
"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. It is about four kids who find them self going to a house in the country because World War II. They live with a Professor who has a strict housekeeper. One day they decide to play a game of hide and seek. The youngest hides in the wardrobe and finds Narnia. This is the first of the seven novel series The Chronicles of Narnia. I think you would enjoy it. Its got magical creature, talking animals and good vs evil." I tells him.
"Sounds interesting. Would I be able to borrow it after you?" He asks and I nod. He says thanks and puts some food on his plate. We have about 30 minuets before potions starts.
"Is Ronald awake?" I ask them because I know how Ronald is.
"Well I woke him and told him the time before I got ready. Then told him I am coming down here after. He was awake when I left." Harry told me and I nod.
"Well if he wants breakfast he better hurry." I say and they both nod in agreement. We continue to eat in silence for a few minuets. Harry was inhaling his food but still trying to keep his manners and not look like a pig. I know how he feels, I came down earlier so fewer people saw. The need to starve off the worst of starvation. You eat as much as possible to fill full and to eat as quick as you can to stop the pain that comes with not eating.
After 10 minuets Ron came down with about 5 minuets to eat before we need to head down to Potions. Professor Snape doesn't tolerate lateness. "Why didn't you wait for me!" Ronald say his cheeks slightly pink with anger.
"We came down for breakfast, Ronald. I suggest you sit down and have some food. We got potions in 15 minuets and it take almost 10 to get down." I tell him. He was about to argue but I guess the food was more tempting then arguing with me. He sat down next to Neville and piled his plate with way to much food, then preceded to eat like he hasn't in months. Which we all knew wasn't the case. Mrs Weasley was very funny when missing a meal, she is constantly asking if you are hungry. It was nice of her but annoying at the same time. I put my book away and have thoroughly losses my appetite. I was slightly still hungry but the sight of the half chewed food in Ronald's mouth put me off. I see Harry and Neville put there knifes and forks down also lost of appetite for Ronald table manners. It was going to be a few ruff hours for Harry and I.
I had lost meals over summer as punishment for magical outburst, chores that had been uncompleted and for supposedly doing things to my sibling say I had done. The joys of being the unwanted child. I wasn't giving breakfast the day I was to get the train because, it was my fault we had to waste money on petrol to get to London for me to go to school. Even though they were panning to spend the day in London anyway. But I was also not given dinner the night before September the first, because my sister had misplaced her phone charger or something and she blamed me fore stealing it. Like I would need I because I have no phone or item that requires charging but my parents believed her with my brother backing up my sister, there was no hope. Even after they found it, I was still denied dinner that I made for the family because of the incident. Like I said, the joys of being unwanted but I guess thats why me and Harry have always gotten on well. Even before we knew each others full stories.
I was brought out of my thoughts by Neville. "We should head to potions. It starts in 10 minuets." He says and I nod in agreement and grab my bag. Ronald made a fuss but it was Harry who told him, if he wanted 'to stay to eat, it was his choice if he was late'; with that Ronald got up and followed us to the potions classroom.
A few Slytherins were waiting inside the classroom on what they had deemed, their side. The classroom was different from Tuesday. All the tables were in four rows. Two rows on each side, meaning two to a bench with another pair adjacent to them but the tables were not joined anymore. I saw Malfoy and Zabini on on of the back tables and Davis and Greengrass on the one next to it. Goyle and Crabb were in front of Malfoy's table and Parkinson and Nott were in front of Greengrass's. We decided to sit near the front because the sabotagers were at the back. I sit with Neville and Harry sits with Ronald. We only had to wait for a couple of moments before Professor Snape came in with his outer robe blowing as he made his way to the front.
"We are having a potion project that will take at most a month depending on the speed you can complete the potion and gain the correct information and ingredients. I have decided that you will work in pairs and each table will get a potion that is in your copies of Magical Drafts and Potions. The pairs are to be Slytherin and Gryffindor because then most of you will have a chance of succeeding." He drawls and he sneers the last part at us Gryffindors. I mentally roll my eyes. "If this goes a well as I hope. We will do this until the year finishes. Of course in the same pairs so choose wisely." He continues. I start thinking about who would be the best option until Professor Snape says "Now who wants to pick their partner first?" He asks he class but he was looking at the Slytherin table, so I knew only the Slytherins will be choosing. Greengrass's had shoots up first followed by Malfoy and the other Slytherins.
"Miss Greengrass as your hand was up first. Who would you like? Choose wisely." Professor Snape says surprisingly polity to his own student.
"I want Granger." Her answer was short but I had to wonder why she chose me and not a pureblood. Professor Snape nods and I can't tell if its because he agrees with her choice or because he is not happy about it as is facial expression doesn't change.
"You heard her Miss Granger. Go sit with your partner." He tells me with stern look. I quickly look at Harry and Ron. Harry look worried and Ron looks angry probably because of who we are going to have to work with. I get up and take my bag over the the bench Greengrass is at, next to the far wall at the back. Davis doesn't make an effort to get up so I stand and wait, I didn't mind to be fair. "Who's next?" Professor Snape says. This time he calls on Malfoy.
"I'll have Potter." He drawled and Harry along with Gryffindor looked looked on utter shock. Our top rival took his enemy. Professor Snape nods again and tells Harry to 'move it' to the other side. Then when Harry stood next to me, Professor Snape called on the next Slytherin, Zabini.
"I'll take... Thomas." He says and then gets up to sit next to Dean. Well Professor Snape had to tell Seamus to allow Zabini to sit in his spot but he ignored me and Harry standing. Well he was bias. Harry had a seat now anyway. Davis was next and choose Neville and when to sit in my vacant seat. I sat in hers. Nott chose Fay, Parkinson chose Parvati, Bulstrode choose Seamus, Goyle got Lavender and Crabb was stuck with Ron. It was a good thing that our year Gryffindor and Slytherin had the same number of students.
"Now that we are sorted. Back to what I said earlier I will give each table a potion that is in you book. You are in charge of finding information about it. Following: Who created it and when?, whats its purpose?, How long it takes to brew, What ingredients are needed, When is it the best time to make it and will it be affected if done another time?, How long does its effects last?, Can the potions effects depend on the quantity and quality of the ingredients?" I make a list of what to answer in the written part. Most of the class do the same. "Also add any information into the written part of the assignment you deem necessary. You only need on written assignment between you but both must contribute to the theory and piratical. I will need all of the questions before you can do the potion making. The assignments also needs to include, the method used step by step, what each step looks like and the outcome of the potion. The first two things are to be done during the potion making part. Understood?" We all nod. Malfoy raises his hand and Professor Snape calls upon him.
"Do we need to use the schools ingredients or can we get them owled in fresh from home?" Malfoy asks. I rolled my eyes. Of course Malfoy would ask this, he could afford to spend a lot on the most descent ingredients.
"Of course. You can source them from wherever you like as long as you back it up with evidence. If you find that said potion lasts longer and works for longer then by all means do that. Evidence is key. Each pair can achieve Outstanding overall, but I can lower ones grade if I find out they are not pulling there weight." He answers. With no more questions he hands out slips of paper to each group. Our potion was Wit-Sharpening Potion. It takes two week to make if I recall, its in our Magical Drafts and Potions book.
"Now you have one months to do it in. Every lesson from now on, you must have more information about your potion. Their will be no switching potions, no sabotage, no leaving it to last minuet and finally no helping others with the theory." He says the last bit by looking straight at me. "You will do most of the assignment outside of this class but for today, I have no lesson planed because I though you can get a head start. I have told Madam Pince that we may be down in the library, otherwise we will stay here and I will think of some written work." He drawls out. He asks some of the Slytherins what they wanted to do; they said they would prefer to start their projects in the library.
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"Right Granger. We should find a table and get some books that may help." She tells me, then walks to a largish table. I walk over to her, I was not really happy about working with her. Its not because she has been mean to me in the past. To my knowledge she hasn't said anything bad about me, its the fact that her house is bias. Also, she could use me and probably get away with it because we all knew Professor Snape would probably allow it. Malfoy, followed by Harry come over to our claimed table.
"What potion have you got Daphne?" Malfoy asks
"Wit-Sharpening. You?" She inquires.
"Grand Pepperup Potion. Ours takes about the same time as yours I believe." Malfoy says, at this point I indicate to Harry to follow me. We walk down the isles to on of the potion isles without a word.
"You okay Mya?" Harry breaks the science. I nod
"Just confused and annoyed about this whole situation. I think Professor Snape wants his favorite snake to succeed by using the best Gryffindors who are in his class." I tell him and he nodded at me.
"I know what you mean. Greengrass chose you straight away because you are at the top of the class. This will benefit her because you will work more for good grades. Plus, I don't put it past Snape to take points, give detentions or lower our grades to make his snakes better even if we do the most work." He says and I nod in agreement. Even though I hate to admit it its true. I was top student in potions, followed closely by Malfoy with Greengrass on his tale and I bet Harry will be just behind or above Greengrass. I think Professor Snape will make sure Harry doesn't beat Malfoy. I'm pretty sure I am where I am is because it would look suspicious if I wasn't I was at the top in most classes. Harry was top of Defense Against the Dark Arts and Neville was top in Herbology.
"We should get some books before our partners or Professor Snape come to investigate what we are doing." I suggest and we pick out a few books that reference our potions. Then we head back to the table. We see Davis and Neville were at the table along with Zabini and Dean. Bulstrode was also here with Seamus but I think it was because of Seamus's friendship with Dean.
"Oh. You two got books. Well Granger come sit. We can see how much we can get done before the lesson ends." There was no thank you from Greengrass just demands. Malfoy tell Harry more or less the same. I get out some parchment, a quill and ink to make notes. Daphne, Malfoy and Harry do the same. The others walk away probably to get some books too. I take a book and looked at the small section in one chapter about our potion. It had little information in. Mainly who made it and a brief summery of the potion. Nether less it was a little helpful. I glanced over with the corner of m eye to Greengrass parchment. She had less info then me. I open another book and start to read the information about the Wit-Sharpening potion but this one was about the ingredients.
"You already on another book Granger. You were only reading it for 5 minuets." Greengrass mocks. I roll my eyes, ignoring her comment. "Aw Granger, don't ignore me we are partners for this project." She carries on. I turn my gaze to her.
"The book barley had information in." My answer was short. "Besides, why did you choose me? I would of assumed, you would want someone less ... tainted." I jest at her. She stay quite for a minuet so I turn my attention back to my book. Then she speaks.
"Well for one you are the best in the class at theory. You were the best option after Draco. Beside your origins don't bother me. My family don't care for blood status just what the person brings to the family. My Grandmother is a half-blood and her mother is a muggle-born. My great-grandmother was the brightest witch of her age and was very powerful. Thats why my Great-Grandfather chose her as his bride." She tells me seriously. I was in shock, most Slytherins and purebloods were all about keeping there lines pure. "Granger most Pureblooded families will have at least a few half-bloods and even fewer muggle-borns married into the family. This stops too much inbreeding and squibs being born. The new magic genetics will make a child stronger." Greengrass goes on. Malfoy nods and adds his pence in.
"Even the Malfoy family have a few half-bloods in. It common knowledge to those in born and raised in the magical world. There hasn't been a half-blood in my family in four generation that means either I will marry one or one of my children do." He pauses, letting me and Harry soak up the information. "Most Pureblooded family do it. The child will be a pureblood when its born. If I were to marry a Mudblood, my child will be a half-blood but if they marry a pureblood, their child will be a pureblood. So most families have no issue in that. However, families like mine try to just stick to half-blood but we can make a few exceptions." He finishes. I was thoroughly shocked the Weasleys had never said anything about this even when we had asked.
"What exceptions?" Harry butted in after a few minuets, looking shocked at this information too.
"Pardon?" Malfoy said confused.
"You said a muggle-born can be married into the family with a few exceptions?" Harry clarifies.
"Oh yes. Say if they were magically powerful and were really smart like how Daphne's Great-grandmother is then thats and exception and if they are a su-." He was interrupted by Greengrass much to his annoyance.
"Weren't you told these things when you were introduced into this world or by the Weasleys. Potter you should know all these thing. Who raised you for the last 14 years?" Greengrass said.
"The Weasley try to avoid these question saying they aren't important. They are more interested what its like without magic. I was raised by my mum's sister and her Husband. I didn't know about magic until my 11th birthday and Hagrid kept saying he wasn't the person to answer my questions." Harry says bashfully.
"What! Someone of your status should of had the Deputy head at least." Malfoy says in shock. Harry looked confused.
"My status? Do you mean the Boy-Who-Lived title?" He say externally confused. I was too. He looked at me and I shrugged at him.
"Potter you know you are the sole heir to Thee Most Noble and Thee Most Ancient House of Potter right?" Greengrass asked and to say Harry was even more shocked was an understatement.
"What?" His voice was weak.
"You don't know your own family history. I suggest you visit Gringotts when you can. Ask for the Keeper of the Potter vaults and present your key to them. They can tell you about you family better then anyone else. I am surprised the Weasleys and Dumbledore haven't told you." Greengrass suggests. Harry was about to say something but Professor Snape makes his presents known.
"I hope you are not discussing each other potions." He prolonged.
"Of course not Sir. That would help benefit the other pair more." Greengrass says and Professor Snape nods and leaves the table without a word. We go back to our work for a few minuets.
"So about blood status what makes what status?" I asked and Malfoy looks at me confused.
"Well if you mean like
Pureblood + pureblood = pureblood,
Pureblood + half-blood = pureblood,
Pureblood + muggle-born = half-blood,
Half-blood + half-blood = half-blood,
Half-blood + muggle-born = half-blood
and finally muggle-born + muggle-born = muggle-born. Thats how the status for each wizard and witch works." Greengrass answers. Me and Harry nod in understanding. Greengrass and Malfoy go back to their books and I guess that means questions over; so Harry and I go back to our books. I make note of the ingredients and quantity in this books but in another book the quality referred in. It states that the fresher the ingredients the better the potion and a longer potions effect duration.
Near the end of the lesson Greengrass asks me for my schedule so we can meet up again. I hand her mine and she reads it. "Meet me in here tomorrow after your History of Magic class, no later then half 3. See you tomorrow Granger." And with that she walks away with Malfoy and the other Slytherins. Me, Harry, Ron and Neville make our way back to the Great hall for lunch.
So there you have a long Chapter 2. Hope you enjoyed. Apologies for bad grammar, spelling or punctuation. Leave a comment if you have any suggestions for future chapters.
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