Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

Author's note: I'm sorry it took me quite long to post this chapter...i have some new plans though. I'm only posting new chapters about once or twice a week...i just don't want the story to end too fast...it won't be fun. So meanwhile do enjoy this chapter. This is where a mystery starts to form.

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Hermione woke up to a very beautiful morning. It was about half past six and she could slightly hear birds chirping in the distance. She opened the window and felt a light and cool breeze. She lightly wrapped her arms around her shoulders and rubbed it gently when she felt the coldness in the air. She closed the window and made her way to the bathroom for a quick shower. After the shower, she put on her best robes, which was navy blue in colour. She tied her long brown hair into a loose bun with her favourite light yellow scrunchie. She went out of the dormitory and made her way to breakfast.

Hermione looked around the Great Hall and sighed in content. Everything was still the same. The hanging candles, the magnificent ceiling and of course, four long tables for all the students. This time, it was a little bit different. Hermione walked to the teacher's and staff table instead of heading to the Gryffindor table. She was seated next to Professor McGonagall who was now the Head Mistress after Professor Dumbledore's death.

Hermione took a good look at the student's and feel a sudden anxiousness in her stomach. Can I do this? She stopped her thoughts and took a huge breath in and then slowly out. If McGonagall believes in me then I should believe in myself.

She looked over at the Gryffindor table and immediately spotted Bill and Fleur's son, Michael, who had Fleur's blonde hair and Charlie's freckles and brown eyes. She waved to him and he waved back. As everyone ate their breakfast happily, Hermione went through her teaching schedule for the day in her head one more time.

Two hours with the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw fifth years and then followed by two hours with Gryffindor and Slytherin seventh years. After lunch, it'll be Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw seventh years and then Gryffindor and Slytherin sixth years.

Hermione was excited and as soon as Professor McGonagall introduced her to the students, she was all smiles and couldn't wait for her first lesson. But before lessons began, she ran down to Hagrid's hut to give him a proper greeting.

"How are yeh Hermione?" Hagrid asked when she hugged him.

"Pretty good. I can't believe you're still here Hagrid."

"Can't bear ter leave dis place. Its like my home ter me." Hagrid replied.

After a few more conversations, Hermione ran back up to the Potions room and was not surprised that only a few students were there. She then realized that students being students have the habit of being late. As soon as everyone in her first class had settled down, Hermione went on with her lessons. She was surprised that she immediately got a response from one of the Hufflepuff students but was shock when she asked the question.

"Professor Granger, what is it like being in the Golden Trio? I mean, the Trio are very popular, and even till right now, it's all people talk about." The girl commented.

"Miss Cole, I appreciate your interest but I think we should learn what's important for your O.W.L.S first before we can discuss anything else." Hermione replied.

"Oh come on Professor, it's your first lesson and I'm sure it's going to be the same in all the other classes. I'm sure they want to know too." A boy from Ravenclaw said. "Besides, you're the first Professor that we have actually heard of before. We just want to get to know you better." He said playfully and the rest of the class agreed.

Hermione wanted so much for her students to like her but she also have to be strict. She was not going to let anyone took advantage of her.

"I'm sorry class, but lessons are important. Now if everyone could please turn to page 167 of your textbook and revise on the Remembering Potion then maybe I'll reconsider your proposal." She said professionally to the disappointment of her class. She smiled secretly knowing that she had done a good job about the situation.

"I'm going to look at how every pair is doing and at the end of it, I want each pair to present to me a small vial of your potion so that I can grade you on it." Hermione continued. "It is important to note that if your potion is successful it will turn into three different colours first, before forming into a white liquid. Can anyone tell me what the three different colours are?" Hermione looked around at the few hands that shot up. "Mr Cygan?"

"That will be magenta and then sky blue and then lilac before turning white Professor." He replied confidently.

"That's correct. Ten points to Ravenclaw. Now everyone can start on their potion." Her class immediately got into action and retrieved whatever ingredients they need from the cupboard for their potion.

Hermione felt a sense of satisfaction when she looked at her first class. There was not much problem except for a pair of boys from Hufflepuff who stirred their potion clockwise instead of anti-clockwise. They were not paying attention to the delicate procedures of this potion and their cauldron exploded into pieces. Hermione looked disapprovingly at them and they mumbled sorry a couple of times while looking at the floor. She had them and another pair to split and work together as there was not much time to start from scratch.

Everything went well until she got to her last class with Gryffindor and Slytherin sixth years. As usual, she avoided questions about the Golden Trio at all cost and showed them that she had the power in the classroom. Some girls from the seventh year even cheekily asked if Harry was single because they find him totally irresistible.

When everyone left the room after her last class, she noticed that a girl from Slytherin took her time to pack her belongings. She recognized her as Natalie Avery. Hermione gave her a questioning glance when she looked up from her packing.

"Professor, I would like to ask you something." She began.

"Now Miss Avery, if it's about the Golden Trio, you know that I'm not going to answer it."

"Well it's not really a question…more like a comment." Hermione nodded suspiciously and gave her permission to talk. "The magical world is not really safe yet isn't it? I mean, we do know that some Death Eaters are still alive and not put into Azkaban…as in they're not captured yet."

Hermione could feel her heart starting to beat furiously. Is she trying to tell me something? She looked into the girl's eyes and could see a reflection of "evilness" that some Slytherins possess.

"You should start looking behind your back more often Professor. You never know what's coming at you." With that, Natalie Avery picked up her bag and gave Hermione a menacing look before leaving the classroom.

Hermione could feel the hair at the back of her neck stand on end and felt a shiver ran down her spine. It's true then what Malfoy have been saying. Avery! I though he was already caught by Aurors.

Hermione quickly packed her books and leaves the classroom and made her way to her dormitory. She could feel herself sweat in fear. She gave the password to the knight in the picture and sat down on the armchair to think. A few minutes later, Hedwig perched itself on the windowsill and Hermione ran to it and untie the note on its leg. It was a note from Harry.

Hi Hermione,

How's your first day? I hope that everything went well. Owl me back with all the details!

Harry

She promptly took out two pieces of parchment and wrote down a message to Ron and Harry.

Dear Ron,

I suggest that you start believing what Malfoy have told us. I don't want to write anything more in case this note got intercept. We'll meet at the Three Broomsticks this weekend.

Love, Hermione

Dear Harry,

Thanks for asking me. First day was ok. Details later. Let's meet up at the Three Broomsticks this weekend. I hope you won't be caught up in training. This is really important.

Love, Hermione

She tied the two parchments on Hedwig's leg and gave it some cookies before it flew off to send her message. Hermione calmed herself down and made her way to the Great Hall for dinner.

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Well those of you reading just have to tell me what u think about this chapter! REVIEWS REVIEWS...i want reviews. And bout the Remembering Potion...it's just something i made up.

CrAzY-gIrL-oUt-To-WrEaK-hAvOc: Thanks for reviewing...if love prevails of course i want my favourite pairing to stay together...so there's no need to be sad.