Chapter 4/5 for today!
Friday, October 3, 1998
Another day, another day where she put on her best "Hermione Granger" impression and moved through the day as naturally as she could. She could tell that Theo and Draco could tell that something was wrong, but none of them had brought it up yet.
"Hello, dear," Narcissa said, towards the end of the day. "I was hoping your mother and you could come by early on Sunday so that we can go over some of the Malfoy and Nott birthing traditions."
"Sure we can do that," Hermione said, feigning a smile. "I'll let Mum know when I get home. How are you finding teaching?"
"Oh I'm quite enamoured with it," Narcissa chirped. "I always wanted more children, but it wasn't in the cards, I think this is what I'm meant to do! I can't wait until we have the younger children here as well. I do not miss Draco and his friends being young teenagers.
"That's wonderful, Narcissa," Hermione smiled at her.
"What about you, how are you liking it?" Narcissa asked.
"Well I've always liked Potions, but it wasn't ever really my thing. The spotlight in that arena has always been for Draco. I think I'd enjoy being a librarian or doing more organisational work."
"I could see that, Headmistress Malfoy Nott, Hogwarts first Muggleborn Headmistress!" Narcissa beamed at her.
Hermione smiled back. "The boys always told me I'd be Minister one day, but I'm not sure if politics is my thing…"
"Gods no," Narcissa laughed, "the bureaucracy. You'd never accomplish all your goals. I think a non-profit that aids and lobbies is more in line with your personality."
"Regulus and I have talked about doing something in Law in Creatures Rights after the war," Hermione said.
"Granger, Black and Associates?" Narcissa said, rolling the name off her tongue.
"Yes I think so," Hermione responded. "I need to finish up a few things before the end of the day, but I'll see you early on Sunday?"
"Of course," Narcissa said, wrapping her in a hug, "you know you can always come to me if you need anything. I know your mother is back, but…"
"Thank you Narcissa," Hermione said, softly, "I'm so glad to have you in my life."
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