Disclaimer: See chapter One.
Author's Note: Thanks to all who have reviewed. It's great reading all of your thoughts. =)
Unexpected Emotions
Chapter Five - Meticulous Howler
Hermione rested her head in her hands, her body racked with sobs. "Why does he infuriate me so easily?" she shouted to the empty room. She got up from her seat in her new room and walked to the window. Staring out she saw the students arriving for the start of year feast. Brushing her tears aside, she took a deep breath and left the room heading to the great hall. "Hermione, wait up."
Hermione turned and saw Neville Longbottom running towards her. "Hello Neville, how are you?" Neville had been an assistant to Professor Sprout since graduation.
"Great thanks." Neville grinned "Listen, can I talk to you after the feast? I know you're taking over Snape's position for a while, and I've found something interesting, that might interest you."
"Sure Neville. What is it?"
"It's a surprise."
"Ok, well don't keep me in suspense too long. You know where I'm staying right?"
"Gryffindor tower?"
Hermione shook her head. "No, I've moved down to a spare room in the dungeons, it's a lot easier being there for when classes start." The two reached the doors of the hall. "I'll see you after the feast then Neville." Neville nodded and headed for his seat. Hermione took her seat next to the empty chair that belonged to Professor Snape. A fresh batch of tears threatened to fall. 'Pull yourself together Hermione. How on Earth do you expect to get respect from the students if they see you as a blubbering mess?'
The sorting ceremony went off without a hitch. She watched the student's nervous faces and wondered if she had looked the same way in her first year. The staff and students ate until they could eat no more. Finally Dumbledore rose and made his announcements. "The dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Mr. Filch our caretaker asks that you refrain from entering the third floor, unless you wish to meet a most awful death." Hermione remembered the third floor. It was where she, Harry and Ron had run in to Fluffy the three headed dog on their escape from filch. Fluffy still had free run of the third floor, it was rare that he was to guard anything. It was rumored to be where the triwizard cup was kept. "Professor Granger has been kind enough to take over from Professor Snape." She and Dumbledore observed the shocked and gleeful faces. "However, Professor Snape will be returning in a couple of weeks. I'll expect you to give Professor Granger the same respect you would Professor Snape. Now with the notices out the way, I do think it is time we all turn in."
The students filed out of the hall and Neville joined Hermione. "Can we take a walk?"
"Sure."
The two walked in silence as they took the path to the dungeons. "Hermione, I came across an interesting plant this summer. It has similar properties to mandrake root; I think that it could be beneficial in a wolfsbane potion."
Hermione's eyes widened. "How do you know? What is it?"
"I spoke to Professor Sprout. It is a new species of plant, we did some tests on it last week and we both think that it could be the answer. It's called Meticulous Howler." He handed her a copy of his research notes.
She eyed the notes, "Do you have any idea of what this means, if it is the cure?"
Neville nodded. "I have a lot to thank Professor Lupin for. I just hope this is thanks enough."
"I'm sure it will be Neville." They reached Hermione's door. "Goodnight Neville."
"Goodnight Hermione."
Hermione entered her room and gave her hair a quick brushing. She then put on her heavy cloak, as the night air was getting cooler and grabbed Neville's notes. Walking out the room, she hoped that Severus would in a better mood than he was earlier.
Author's Note: Thanks to all who have reviewed. It's great reading all of your thoughts. =)
Unexpected Emotions
Chapter Five - Meticulous Howler
Hermione rested her head in her hands, her body racked with sobs. "Why does he infuriate me so easily?" she shouted to the empty room. She got up from her seat in her new room and walked to the window. Staring out she saw the students arriving for the start of year feast. Brushing her tears aside, she took a deep breath and left the room heading to the great hall. "Hermione, wait up."
Hermione turned and saw Neville Longbottom running towards her. "Hello Neville, how are you?" Neville had been an assistant to Professor Sprout since graduation.
"Great thanks." Neville grinned "Listen, can I talk to you after the feast? I know you're taking over Snape's position for a while, and I've found something interesting, that might interest you."
"Sure Neville. What is it?"
"It's a surprise."
"Ok, well don't keep me in suspense too long. You know where I'm staying right?"
"Gryffindor tower?"
Hermione shook her head. "No, I've moved down to a spare room in the dungeons, it's a lot easier being there for when classes start." The two reached the doors of the hall. "I'll see you after the feast then Neville." Neville nodded and headed for his seat. Hermione took her seat next to the empty chair that belonged to Professor Snape. A fresh batch of tears threatened to fall. 'Pull yourself together Hermione. How on Earth do you expect to get respect from the students if they see you as a blubbering mess?'
The sorting ceremony went off without a hitch. She watched the student's nervous faces and wondered if she had looked the same way in her first year. The staff and students ate until they could eat no more. Finally Dumbledore rose and made his announcements. "The dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Mr. Filch our caretaker asks that you refrain from entering the third floor, unless you wish to meet a most awful death." Hermione remembered the third floor. It was where she, Harry and Ron had run in to Fluffy the three headed dog on their escape from filch. Fluffy still had free run of the third floor, it was rare that he was to guard anything. It was rumored to be where the triwizard cup was kept. "Professor Granger has been kind enough to take over from Professor Snape." She and Dumbledore observed the shocked and gleeful faces. "However, Professor Snape will be returning in a couple of weeks. I'll expect you to give Professor Granger the same respect you would Professor Snape. Now with the notices out the way, I do think it is time we all turn in."
The students filed out of the hall and Neville joined Hermione. "Can we take a walk?"
"Sure."
The two walked in silence as they took the path to the dungeons. "Hermione, I came across an interesting plant this summer. It has similar properties to mandrake root; I think that it could be beneficial in a wolfsbane potion."
Hermione's eyes widened. "How do you know? What is it?"
"I spoke to Professor Sprout. It is a new species of plant, we did some tests on it last week and we both think that it could be the answer. It's called Meticulous Howler." He handed her a copy of his research notes.
She eyed the notes, "Do you have any idea of what this means, if it is the cure?"
Neville nodded. "I have a lot to thank Professor Lupin for. I just hope this is thanks enough."
"I'm sure it will be Neville." They reached Hermione's door. "Goodnight Neville."
"Goodnight Hermione."
Hermione entered her room and gave her hair a quick brushing. She then put on her heavy cloak, as the night air was getting cooler and grabbed Neville's notes. Walking out the room, she hoped that Severus would in a better mood than he was earlier.
