Chapter4: First Day
The next morning Hermione rose sleepily from her bed she and the other first years had been called down early by their head of house for a start of year speech. When Hermione finally got up she saw Abril patiently sitting on her bed already dressed "Wow You're up already but its only 6:00 am" Hermione said as she began changing into her uniform.
"Um…..Well yes….In the orphanage we had to get up at 5:30…..so we could do our morning Jobs" Abril said in her quiet and timid voice.
Hermione just nodded and walked over to where Abril was sitting "Well we better get down there" she said as she pulled Abril out of the dorm and down to the reception and common room area when they got there they saw Philippe leaning against one of the columns that lead up to the ceiling. "Salut! Sleepy head" He said smiling when he saw that Hermione was still half asleep. Hermione just smiled she defiantly wasn't an early Bird but she would have to become one.
Just then the portrait opened up to reveal a tall, thin man with short blonde hair and blue eyes hidden behind a pair of oval glasses. He had a kind face and a confident smile. "Hello my new first years I'm Professor Edward Shinx" he said in a broad English accent as the female prefect translated for those who did not speak very much or no English. His accent surprised Hermione but then she remembered that the school had a multinational student body and teaching force. "Welcome to Étoiles I'm your head of house. Étoiles has a long history of producing high achieving well rounded individuals. Every student in Étoiles always comes out of each year with Strong grades and broad knowledge. I encourage you all to read more than you are subscribed as it will help in your classes. As Étoiles students you get extra time privileges in the library as you can access it more regularly then the other students." This comment made Hermione very happy as she could send more time in one of her favourite places, the library "As Étoiles we help each other when we are in need and we work as a team to achieve the best we can. My door is always open to anyone who needs someone to talk to or a little advice. Now I'll leave you in the care of your prefects so you can have breakfast. I'll see you on the herbology classroom" and with that Professor Shinx turned and left the reception room.
Hermione and the rest of the first years went down to the main hall and stood by their places, they had been told that they do not sit until the Headmistress does it is seen as a sign of respect and although some did complain they all would follow the rules. Hermione liked the idea of showing their headmistress respect by standing for her. Once Headmistress Maxime sat down the wood nymphs started playing and the students sat down to their breakfast. They had toast, croissants, pain du chocolate, teas, juices and coffees. Hermione poured herself a cup of coffee she would need it for the first week or so at least. Abril was surprised and impressed by the selection on offer they only usually had toast at the orphanage but now she could have more. Abril really wanted to thank her backer although she had never met them but they had paid for her tuition and said they would help find her somewhere to live during the summer and over Christmas.
Half way through breakfast Professor Shinx walked down the table handing out the first years' time tables, as he walked past Abril he winked at her and smiled. Hermione found this curious and decided she would investigate. She looked at her time table then got up and walked over to Fleur and Gabrielle. "Hi how was your first night?" she asked kindly as she reached her friends.
"It was fine thank you" Gabriele said happily and her sister nodded. "what is your timetable Mione?" she asked as she showed Hermione her Timetable. Hermione smiled and looked at her friend "We have the exact same classes" she said happily.
"Yeah, we can sit together with Abril" Gabriele said happily as she smiled at Abril who shyly smiled back. "the only problem is we have magical history first" Gabriele said as he showed her sister.
"that is unfortunate, it is one of the worst classes here but you do have potions after, Misoure Bonaparte is an excellent teacher" Fleur said as she gestured to a dwarf with black hair and hazel eyes. He saw Fleur gesture to him and smiled back at her. The good mood was interrupted by the arrival of Luc who walked up to the group and looked at them all then looked at Hermione "Well I forgive you" he said snottily.
"Oh really forgive me for what?" Hermione asked annoyed she really didn't like Luc and neither did Fleur of Gabriele.
"for acting the way you did last night it is clear to me now that you were simply in awe of me and my family" Luc said. Hermione rolled her eyes *he really is full of himself isn't he* she thought before she could answer however Fluer cut in "we acted the way we did because you where rude to Abril and you thing you are better than anyone else" She said hotly. Luc just stared at her "This is an outrage you what until my father hears of this. He will…" "Do nothing are you forgetting that you father takes orders from mine so he will not do anything." Hermione cut in "Come on girls lets go" she added as she headed for the door Fluer and Gabrielle followed close behind and Abril followed them. Philippe had been watching Luc and his blood boiled he hated people who thought that they were better than anyone else because their daddy was high up. So with blood cooling he headed to his fist class and bumped into Luc as he passed by him earning him an oi from the boy, Philippe just ignored him and went on his way.
Their first class as Fleur predicted was horrible even Hermione had trouble staying awake and she was usually the most attentive. The class was taught by a ghost who had a monotone, slow, dull voice which could send anyone to sleep. Hermione hated that she had the class first think on a Monday that was the worst time to have it she thought. Once the lesson was over, Hermione rushed quickly out followed by the other two girls and Philippe. The next lesson was far more enjoyable Professor Bonaparte was a lot of fun he joked and talked with the class and to show the ability of potions he created one that when added together caused a smoke screen to appear and tell the story of a rabbit and a tortoise. He also asked several questions which Hermione got right and earned 150 points for her house, cheering a lot of the students up. At break they met up with Fluer who had just finished DADA and she wanted to catch up with her friends. They sat in the grounds a talked Hermione always enjoyed Fleurs' company and she always felt happier around her. Hermione put it down to them being such good and close friend although she had noticed she Enjoyed spending more time with Fleur the older she got. Unknown to Hermione Fleur was thinking the same thing and she didn't know why she was thinking about it a lot, she was sure she would realise why eventually. It just gave them both something to think on, but as far as they were concerned they were just very close friends and they were happy with that for now
The day past quickly after that with Luc loosing points for trying to cause Hermione to lose focus in charms and hit her teacher however Abril managed to throw up a shield around the teacher and as a result the Teacher took 50 points off Luc for trying to cause trouble and gave Abril 100 for saving him he also he asked to see her after class. Hermione was winning point for her house so was Gabrielle and so was Abril who was very good in Herbology. The last lesson of the day was their first flying lesson and Hermione was secretly looking forward to it. As they walked Hermione looked at Abril "What did the professor want after class?" she asked curiously.
"Oh….um he said I was very good at charms and that he was starting…..a duelling club and he thought I should attend." She sad shyly
"Well after the way you blocked that charm I'm not surprised at all" Hermione said as they reached their destination.
"Oh it was nothing….. I um saw it hitting the professor….. So I um threw up a shield to stop it" she replied simply.
The First years lined up into two house lines as Madame Sabrina Franchenco strode down the centre she was the flying instructor and Head of house for Nuages she was a tall muscular built women with black hair with blue highlights and dark brown eyes, she wore a stern expression as she walked up and down the lines.
"well let's go, put you left hand over the broom and say up" she commanded as the first years did what they were told Hermione, Gabrielle, Philippe and Abril all came up immediately however Luc's jumped up and smacked him the face earning a few small bouts of laughter from the Étoiles and a few of the Nuages as well. Much to Luc's annoyance however everyone stopped when Madame Franchenco cleared her throat "Now I want you to mount the broom Ladies will ride side saddle" she said as the group did what they were told Abril wasn't to steady on a broom as it was her first time using one. Hermione however found it easy and her ease increased as she rose off the ground and came back down. Abril did the same but was wobbly however with Hermione cheering her on she managed to fly correctly. After the lesson was finished the group went back to their dorms, all in all Hermione's first day had been great and she looked forward to the rest of the year. She sat down at one of the desk and wrote a letter to her parents:
Dear Mother and Father
I have had an great first day, is was placed into Étoiles although one Luc Venior tried to cause a little trouble but one of my new friends stopped the charm form hitting the professor, Her names Abril Garcia and she's a seer, a seer. I also met a boy called Philippe Lenoir he is really kind. Personally I think Gabrielle has a small crush on him.
Anyway I thought I would write and let you know as I promised.
Love
Hermione.
Hermione sent her letter off with her family's personal Owl and once she was sure it was sent she went to bed happy this was going to be a good year or at least she hopped
AN: There we are another week another chapter sorry it's a little slow but it will pick up soon. As always please review it makes me happy.
