Disclaimer: It all belongs to her highness, JK Rowling. I own the plot, Madison Valmont, Shannon Isthmus and the words to the Sorting Hat song. A/N: Thanks for all the reviews!!! A/N 2: You might notice that this focuses a lot on Parvati but when you think about it there aren't many fan fictions with Parvati. She's such a cool character.

"It's today Granger, that I feel very pleased indeed, to be able to burst your bubble, for I am Head Boy." The words of Draco Malfoy echoed in Hermione's head with anger. Before she could reply Professor McGonagall appeared before the two of them,

"Mr. Malfoy, Ms. Granger, please follow me." Malfoy and Hermione complied and followed Professor McGonagall to a small room a joint to the Great Hall. Hannah Abbot, Pansy Parkinson, Ginny Weasley, Shannon Isthmus and the other Prefects were waiting.

Professor McGonagall waited momentarily for silence before speaking,

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present this year's Head Boy and Girl, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger." After the introduction there was a small speech about what was expected from Prefects and the badges were examined for crookedness. Hermione glanced at Malfoy and realized he was staring at her. She crossed her arms across her chest self- consciously. It was going to be a long year.

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Ron's stomach growled loudly as he waited for the sorting to begin. Then, he saw Professor McGonagall bringing the Sorting Hat and it's stool. Silence waved over the Great Hall and the old ragged Sorting Hat opened it's mouth,

"Your future lies in my hands

For I know your fated house

But before you place me on your head

Be quiet as a mouse.

For, I know what secrets lie

In your shifting mind

And who knows what clandestine

Inside you I might find.

Perhaps chance leads toward Gryffindor

Where you're sure to come out strong

Leaders made, and fears do fade

You will do little wrong

Or maybe in fair Ravenclaw,

Where brains and wits are bore

You'll find you learn, great many things

From fact to fiction lore.

Perhaps it is in Hufflepuff

Where you'll find your light

They are all kindhearted there

With all their futures bright.

Perchance you'll be in Slytherin

Where lie those of sly and cun

Giving up, they'll never do,

Until they're sure they've won.

So place me, on your head, I'm sure

I'll put you in your place

The path where your future lies

Of honor not disgrace."

The hall burst into applause. Then Professor McGonagall took out the scroll and began reading out the names in alphabetical order,

"Allen, Samantha."

"GRYFFINDOR!"

"Adds, Jeffrey."

"SLYTHERIN!"

"Arden, Guinevere."

"SLYTHERIN!"

Hermione jiggled nervously in her seat. She didn't want to sit through sorting. Her thoughts were cluttered. Time passed slowly, yet she was pleased when the scroll got down to "T". Suddenly silence louder than words filled the Great Hall. Professor McGonagall paused before speaking,

"Valmont, Madison." Everyone stared and began whispering hurriedly as a small girl with honey colored hair in pigtails and light freckles on the bridge of her nose approached the Sorting Hat. Harry felt sorry for her, he knew how it felt to have people mutter about him when he went up for sorting. Madison was visibly shaking as she put the hat on her head. The hat paused before saying,

"GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor table shook with applause. Madison looked quite unsure of where to sit. Then, Ginny reached out and placed her hand on Madison's and said,

"You can sit here if you like." Madison nodded and sat down in the chair that separated Hermione and Ginny. Ginny waited until the sorting was over and the food appeared on their plates before turning to the girl,

"I'm Ginny Weasley, I'm in Year Six here at Hogwarts."

"I'm Madison." She spoke with a classic, sunny American accent. Hermione held out her hand,

"I'm Hermione Granger. Head Girl." Madison smiled before eying the food in front of her. Ginny chuckled,

"It's not poison." Madison laughed erroneously,

"Oh, I was just deciding what to eat first." Ron leaned over Hermione for a helping of potatoes,

"I'll tell you this is good." Hermione rolled her eyes,

"Ron, honestly. May I ask you a question, Madison?" Madison occupied herself by picking the chunky bits out of the stew, she feigned a smile,

"Sure."

"Why are you here, versus an American school." Madison began picking at her roll,

"I got accepted to MCA in New York but when the owl came from Hogwarts and my mom said studying abroad might be fun." Hermione chewed thoughtfully on a forkful of rice before swallowing,

"So you're a pureblood?" Madison nodded.

Ginny grinned,

"Any brothers or sisters?" Madison shook her head. She then, turned back to her food, making it quite clear it was the end of the conversation.

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Parvati awoke in a cold sweat. She looked around frantically. Realizing she was in the girl's dormitory and perfectly safe, she lay back in her feeling. Unexpectedly, another feeling came over her. Nausea. Leaping out of her bed, she sprinted for the washroom, she prayed her hair wasn't being messed up as she heaved all of the previous night's dinner into the toilet.

"Parvati? Are you alright?" Parvati wiped her mouth and looked up at the fully-dressed figure standing in the washroom's doorway; Hermione.

"Oh, I'm all right Hermione. Just a touch of a stomach bug, I think." Hermione reached over and placed her hand on Parvati's forehead,

"Well, nothing out of the ordinary in the fever department. If I were you I'd take some Peptic before going down to breakfast, alright?" Parvati nodded.

"What's going on?" Lavender came to the entryway, hair still in curlers. Parvati stood up and reached for her toothbrush,

"I just felt a bit sick, Lavender, not to worry." Hermione raised her eyebrows but said nothing, leaving the dormitory swiftly. Parvati rolled her eyes,

"Lavender, you'll never get Harry if you don't move." Lavender scowled, grabbing her push-up bra from where she'd hung it to dry on the shower rail the night before. Parvati looked convinced, "You and him will be an item by Friday."

************************************************************************ "Harry!" Harry turned and saw Lavender waving from her end of the Gryffindor table. Parvati was no where in sight. Lavender motioned for him to come so he next to her.

"We just don't spend enough time together, Harry." She leaned in closer, "I want to change that. Don't you?" Harry suddenly felt really uncomfortable. Lavender moved closer, wrapping her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear, "Meet me in the common room during lunch." Harry noticed Seamus Finnigan looking at him as if he wanted to kill him. Lavender noticed too, she sighed,

"I'll take care of Seamus. Don't worry."

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The Peptic hadn't helped Parvati's stomach in the least, how could she concentrate on Transfiguration?

"Professor? May I please be excused?" Professor McGonagall looked down her glasses at Parvati,

"Is something the matter Ms. Patil?"

"My stomach, Professor. I'm in great pain."

"Alright, Ms. Patil but straight to your dormitory."

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Parvati was bored. There was nothing to do in the girl's dormitory. Parvati went to the window. She realized the first years were having their first flying lesson. She squinted, trying to make out the different figures.

Parvati turned quickly, getting her transfiguration book, and a glass from her nightstand. She pulled her wand out of her robe,

"Glässeus brunum, spectbino unum." The glass turned into a pair of binoculars. She smiled at her accomplishment before turning back to the window. Parvati gasped as she saw Madison Valmont swooping through the sky on her broom as Madame Hooch yelled for her to get down.

Parvati sat on the edge of her bed when a brilliant plan came to her mind. She looked at her watch, ten minutes until lunch. If she hurried, her plan would be in action before dinner.

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"Look, Lavender, I don't want to start any trouble with Seamus." Lavender slipped her arm around Harry's shoulders,

"Harry, do you find me attractive?" Harry looked like he was about to be sick,

"Sure." Lavender leaned over and kissed him on the lips,

"Then there's no problem, is there?" She stood up triumphantly, "I'll see you after dinner, Harry."

Harry could see this year was going to be trouble.

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"Professor McGonagall! There you are." Professor McGonagall sighed,

"What can I help you with, Ms. Patil?" Parvati looked terribly upset,

"You'd better sit down."

"I'll be the judge of that, Ms. Patil." Parvati nodded,

"The Gryffindor Quidditch team is in desperate need of a renewal." Professor McGonagall's eyebrows shot up, she sat down,

"I'm not sure I understand you."

"The team is terribly sexist! The only girl on the team is Lavender Brown."

"I don't believe that makes the team sexist, Ms. Patil." Parvati shook her head,

"But Professor, Harry Potter has been on the team for six years now! There are better players out there."

"Ms. Patil!"

"Now, let me finish, Professor, I think that there should be a new judge of talent for the Gryffindor team. A new female judge of talent and if you refuse, I'll take this to Professor Dumbledore and I am not one to give up, Professor!" Professor McGonagall blinked,

"Alright, Ms. Patil. If I'm understanding you correctly, which I'm sure I'm not, you would like to see a chance for the female Gryffindors.......is that it?"

"Yes. That's it." Professor McGonagall sighed,

"Very well then........completely new tryouts to be judged by myself will take place a week from tomorrow. I needn't spread the word, I believe."

"I'll take care of that, Professor."

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"Lavender!" Lavender looked up and saw Parvati running towards her side of the Gryffindor table. "How did it go with Harry?" Parvati asked, out of breath as she sat down. Lavender grinned,

"How do you think?" Parvati squealed,

"Yes! And my Quidditch problems, although not over, are taking a turn for the better. There will be a new try-out for all spots on the Gryffindor team a week from tomorrow. And the girls are urged to try out!" Lavender looked appalled,

"I thought we wanted the boys on the team, Parvati!"

"All in good time, Lavender, and now go, spread the word." Lavender looked annoyed,

"Fine."

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Ron was running as fast he could down the corridor until he saw Harry in front of the portrait hole,

"Harry! They're doing new try-outs for the Gryffindor team, all the places! Even Seeker!"