Hey guys, me again! I know it's been a long time since I've updated and I'm
so sorry! I had the most horrible writers block you have ever seen. a
pathetic excuse I know, but it's mostly true. I was also busy writing my
global research paper, which is really major. I will try to write faster
now that I've gotten to a point I can work without interruptions lol.
Disclaimer: Does it look like I own anything here? Besides the plot that
is? Although I would love to have Draco.mmm.
They walked down to the great hall like that, hand in hand, and then stopped in front of the doors. "We don't want them to know anything," she said.
"Right."
The let go of each other's hands, and Hermione found that she wished they hadn't. Draco pulled open the door, allowing her to go in first, and then followed her. All of the professors' heads turned in surprise.
"Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy, how nice of you to join us." Dumbledore said, and motioned for them to sit.
"Professors," Hermione mumbled, her eyes lowered. Draco gave them a respecting nod, and took a seat next to Hermione.
Dumbledore cleared his throat and then said, "Now, I understand that you two aren't the - er - best of friends, but I would hope, that since you both are mature young adults, and that you shall be in the same living area that you would be able to get along. Of course, if there are any problems you can always come to me and we can work something out, but-"
"It's fine professor." Hermione interrupted. "There's no problem."
There was a pause, and then Dumbledore exclaimed, "Wonderful! Then let's eat, and after dinner we can discuss your duties."
Mcgonnagol raised an eyebrow at Hermione and Snape glared at her for some reason, but she didn't see either of them because she was looking elsewhere. The doors of the great hall had just banged open, and into the hall stepped none other than..
Any guesses? Could it be... Voldemort?!? *gasp!* No... Harry Potter?!? No... Then it must be..
That's right! Sirius Black! Snape leapt to his feet pulling his wand out of who knows where.
"Mr. Black, how kind of you to join us. We were not expecting you for another month or so." Dumbledore said airily, not at all fazed that an accused murderer stood in his doorway. Both Hermione and Draco were on their feet, Draco's jaw dropping and Hermione clearly in shock.
"Sirius, but how - how did you get here? After Harry and I got you - I mean - oops.." Hermione blurted out, catching herself a moment too late.
"Professor Dumbledore here, he used a spell to see into the past and the ministry saw what really happened, that peter gave Lily and James away, and that he killed those people, not me." Sirius replied, grinning widely. "And so I was informed that you were in shortage of a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and who better than myself..." He stopped, seeing that Hermione still had the shocked/scared/confused look on her face. "What's wrong? Aren't you happy for me? I'm a free man now!
"Well, yeah Sirius, but it's still so crazy, I mean, after all those years, they just dropped it like that?"
"Um- Yeah, I guess... oh, here, I brought this." He produced from his tattered black cloak a folded but new newspaper. He handed it to her and she proceeded to read it.
"Sirius black released from all charges.. Ministry apologizes deeply.. Dumbledore helped solve mystery of the past... Ministry agrees to the recommendation of compensation payment for the mistake.. Black to teach at Hogwarts.. Sirius, this is amazing!" she shrieked when she finished reading, and flung herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. "You're free, I can't believe it!" she said again, stepping back from him.
Dumbledore coughed, making her aware that everyone was staring at her. "Miss Granger, if you would kindly allow Professor Black to join us for dinner, I'm sure he could tell you the rest of the story." Hermione led him to the table, where he proceeded to tell her all about how Dumbledore had sent him a letter explaining the spell he was going to perform, and how only a few members of the ministry didn't want to see him proven innocent, and how after the spell was finished he was publicly released from all charges and accusations. Hermione was thrilled that he would be the new DADA teacher, but warned him that all the others had been accused of something and forced to leave. Sirius' answer to that was, "What can they accuse me of?" Hermione tried to think of an answer, and when she could think of none, grinned and shrugged.
Dinner ended, and Dumbledore motioned for Draco and Hermione to join him near the doorway. "We will meet in an hours time to discuss your duties. This will give you enough time to prepare for bed, etc, etc. Alright? Good." He nodded to them, dismissing them.
They walked back to the prefect commonroom slowly and silently. They reached a long hallway, and Draco stopped. "Race you."
Hermione looked at him in shock. "Draco! We can't run, we'll get caught! Plus, we're prefects! We're supposed to set an example!" she said shrilly.
"Um, no we wont, and an example for who? There's no one here. Come on, I DARE you!"
"Oh a dare, huh?"
"Yeah, I DOUBLE-DARE you!" he said with a wink.
"Oh, well! There's no way my Gryffindor pride will let me turn from such a temptation." she said sarcastically. "Fine. On three. One."
"Two."
"Three!" They took off down the hall, each trying to match each other in speed, and doing a pretty good job at it. Draco pulled ahead at the last minute and reached the end of the hall first. "You cheated!" Hermione declared as soon as she had the breath to do so.
"You are out of shape." Draco retorted, not at all tired.
"You - you.." She paused for a moment to think. "You are a good kisser."
"Oh really."
"Yes."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Come on we have-" she here checked her watch. "15 minutes before we have to meet with Dumbledore. I wonder what we're going to do this year."
"Yeah."
They walked the rest of the way in silence, stopping at the portrait of the prefects. Justin was missing.
"Hey Padma, where'd Justin go?" Hermione asked.
"I dunno." She replied. "He just walked out somewhere about a half hour ago. I'll tell Dumbledore for you if he comes back. Password?"
"Blueberry tart." The portrait swung open and Hermione rushed to her room to get changed. 10 minutes afterwards she emerged from her room. (cliché time folks) She wore blue terrycloth pants, and a white spaghetti strap shirt with 'sleepy' written in blue bubble letters across the front. Her hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail, with little curly tendrils framing her face.
"Cute." Draco said as she sauntered over and plopped herself on her Gryffindor couch, snuggling under her blanket. Draco was wearing loose black sweatpants. She smiled at him, then turned to the doorway, where the portrait had just swung open. Dumbledore walked in, followed by McGonnagol and Snape, who glared about the room menacingly.
"Well then." Dumbledore said as he transfigured something into a large armchair. "Your duties. Ah, yes, here we are. First, you must plan the Halloween Ball, which includes decorations, music, food, and dress. Second, since the Yule Ball last year was such a success, we'll be having a Christmas Ball which you must also plan." Hermione and Draco looked at each other at the mention of the Christmas Ball. Dumbledore sighed, and then said, "All right, you both are smart students, so I'm going to be frank with you. I'm sure you could easily figure it out anyways, if you haven't anyways. Voldemort is rising to power." McGonnagol and Snape flinched at the mention of His name, but Draco and Hermione didn't even blink. "I want to keep students here for safety reasons of course, but we all could use some fun during such dark times. The students will know this, and you will know this, but if you could please only relay this conversation to Miss Patil and Mr. Finch-Fletchey, I would greatly appreciate it. And lastly, the Valentines Ball. Again, you are in charge of food, music, decorations, dress code, and anything else you would care to add." He checked his magical watch, and, seeing the time, said, "I think I will leave you two to yourselves, and I bid you goodnight." He then glided out of the room, followed by McGonnagol and Snape.
Draco yawned and stretched, then said, "I'm beat. I'm gonna hit the sack. See you in the morning."
"Night." She replied. After he had gone to his room, she pulled out parchment and a quill, and began to write.
-Dearest Harry and Ron-
I'm here at Hogwarts, because- guess why! I'm a prefect! I was so excited when I got the letter. Harry, how has Ron's house been? I hope you boys have been practicing quidditch! (ha ha) But you'll never guess who else is here with me! Draco Malfoy! He's the Slytherin Prefect. He's really being quite tolerable though. We actually had a fairly decent conversation! He hasn't called me any names either. Maybe they were right when they said that people change, although I have no idea who 'they' are. But no need to worry, if he's up to something ill find out and hex him into tomorrow. I did a little reading ahead this summer (Spells to Amuse Your Friends and Annoy Your Enemies is excellent!) lol. Ok, well, that's all for now! With love- Hermione P.S. Ron, I heard the cannons won their last game! They're doing quite well this season! Oh, and Harry, you wouldn't believe who our new DADA teacher is!! I won't tell you, you'll have to see for yourself!
She folded the letter up and went to her room, tying it to the foot of the tawny owl she had gotten from her parents. She sent the owl out the balcony, and lay down in her bed, quickly falling asleep.
Woot woot! Chapter 3! Ok, reviews, reviews, I want 5, that's not too bad. Also, if anyone wants me to send them an email when I update, tell me and I will get right on it. Ok now to answer reviews!
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Opalfire: she told him first cus she had kept it all pent up inside her, and she just had to tell someone or she would burst, and he was the only one there. Plus, he wasn't a death eater to her surprise, and she felt she could trust him a bit more, he had changed.
Fairy Child: you are so familiar, you have 3 of my friends stories in you favorite list, and 2 that I have read, who are you?!?! Lol, I like the chapter name...
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That's all for now! Review!! I love you all!! ~Lauren~
They walked down to the great hall like that, hand in hand, and then stopped in front of the doors. "We don't want them to know anything," she said.
"Right."
The let go of each other's hands, and Hermione found that she wished they hadn't. Draco pulled open the door, allowing her to go in first, and then followed her. All of the professors' heads turned in surprise.
"Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy, how nice of you to join us." Dumbledore said, and motioned for them to sit.
"Professors," Hermione mumbled, her eyes lowered. Draco gave them a respecting nod, and took a seat next to Hermione.
Dumbledore cleared his throat and then said, "Now, I understand that you two aren't the - er - best of friends, but I would hope, that since you both are mature young adults, and that you shall be in the same living area that you would be able to get along. Of course, if there are any problems you can always come to me and we can work something out, but-"
"It's fine professor." Hermione interrupted. "There's no problem."
There was a pause, and then Dumbledore exclaimed, "Wonderful! Then let's eat, and after dinner we can discuss your duties."
Mcgonnagol raised an eyebrow at Hermione and Snape glared at her for some reason, but she didn't see either of them because she was looking elsewhere. The doors of the great hall had just banged open, and into the hall stepped none other than..
Any guesses? Could it be... Voldemort?!? *gasp!* No... Harry Potter?!? No... Then it must be..
That's right! Sirius Black! Snape leapt to his feet pulling his wand out of who knows where.
"Mr. Black, how kind of you to join us. We were not expecting you for another month or so." Dumbledore said airily, not at all fazed that an accused murderer stood in his doorway. Both Hermione and Draco were on their feet, Draco's jaw dropping and Hermione clearly in shock.
"Sirius, but how - how did you get here? After Harry and I got you - I mean - oops.." Hermione blurted out, catching herself a moment too late.
"Professor Dumbledore here, he used a spell to see into the past and the ministry saw what really happened, that peter gave Lily and James away, and that he killed those people, not me." Sirius replied, grinning widely. "And so I was informed that you were in shortage of a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and who better than myself..." He stopped, seeing that Hermione still had the shocked/scared/confused look on her face. "What's wrong? Aren't you happy for me? I'm a free man now!
"Well, yeah Sirius, but it's still so crazy, I mean, after all those years, they just dropped it like that?"
"Um- Yeah, I guess... oh, here, I brought this." He produced from his tattered black cloak a folded but new newspaper. He handed it to her and she proceeded to read it.
"Sirius black released from all charges.. Ministry apologizes deeply.. Dumbledore helped solve mystery of the past... Ministry agrees to the recommendation of compensation payment for the mistake.. Black to teach at Hogwarts.. Sirius, this is amazing!" she shrieked when she finished reading, and flung herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. "You're free, I can't believe it!" she said again, stepping back from him.
Dumbledore coughed, making her aware that everyone was staring at her. "Miss Granger, if you would kindly allow Professor Black to join us for dinner, I'm sure he could tell you the rest of the story." Hermione led him to the table, where he proceeded to tell her all about how Dumbledore had sent him a letter explaining the spell he was going to perform, and how only a few members of the ministry didn't want to see him proven innocent, and how after the spell was finished he was publicly released from all charges and accusations. Hermione was thrilled that he would be the new DADA teacher, but warned him that all the others had been accused of something and forced to leave. Sirius' answer to that was, "What can they accuse me of?" Hermione tried to think of an answer, and when she could think of none, grinned and shrugged.
Dinner ended, and Dumbledore motioned for Draco and Hermione to join him near the doorway. "We will meet in an hours time to discuss your duties. This will give you enough time to prepare for bed, etc, etc. Alright? Good." He nodded to them, dismissing them.
They walked back to the prefect commonroom slowly and silently. They reached a long hallway, and Draco stopped. "Race you."
Hermione looked at him in shock. "Draco! We can't run, we'll get caught! Plus, we're prefects! We're supposed to set an example!" she said shrilly.
"Um, no we wont, and an example for who? There's no one here. Come on, I DARE you!"
"Oh a dare, huh?"
"Yeah, I DOUBLE-DARE you!" he said with a wink.
"Oh, well! There's no way my Gryffindor pride will let me turn from such a temptation." she said sarcastically. "Fine. On three. One."
"Two."
"Three!" They took off down the hall, each trying to match each other in speed, and doing a pretty good job at it. Draco pulled ahead at the last minute and reached the end of the hall first. "You cheated!" Hermione declared as soon as she had the breath to do so.
"You are out of shape." Draco retorted, not at all tired.
"You - you.." She paused for a moment to think. "You are a good kisser."
"Oh really."
"Yes."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Come on we have-" she here checked her watch. "15 minutes before we have to meet with Dumbledore. I wonder what we're going to do this year."
"Yeah."
They walked the rest of the way in silence, stopping at the portrait of the prefects. Justin was missing.
"Hey Padma, where'd Justin go?" Hermione asked.
"I dunno." She replied. "He just walked out somewhere about a half hour ago. I'll tell Dumbledore for you if he comes back. Password?"
"Blueberry tart." The portrait swung open and Hermione rushed to her room to get changed. 10 minutes afterwards she emerged from her room. (cliché time folks) She wore blue terrycloth pants, and a white spaghetti strap shirt with 'sleepy' written in blue bubble letters across the front. Her hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail, with little curly tendrils framing her face.
"Cute." Draco said as she sauntered over and plopped herself on her Gryffindor couch, snuggling under her blanket. Draco was wearing loose black sweatpants. She smiled at him, then turned to the doorway, where the portrait had just swung open. Dumbledore walked in, followed by McGonnagol and Snape, who glared about the room menacingly.
"Well then." Dumbledore said as he transfigured something into a large armchair. "Your duties. Ah, yes, here we are. First, you must plan the Halloween Ball, which includes decorations, music, food, and dress. Second, since the Yule Ball last year was such a success, we'll be having a Christmas Ball which you must also plan." Hermione and Draco looked at each other at the mention of the Christmas Ball. Dumbledore sighed, and then said, "All right, you both are smart students, so I'm going to be frank with you. I'm sure you could easily figure it out anyways, if you haven't anyways. Voldemort is rising to power." McGonnagol and Snape flinched at the mention of His name, but Draco and Hermione didn't even blink. "I want to keep students here for safety reasons of course, but we all could use some fun during such dark times. The students will know this, and you will know this, but if you could please only relay this conversation to Miss Patil and Mr. Finch-Fletchey, I would greatly appreciate it. And lastly, the Valentines Ball. Again, you are in charge of food, music, decorations, dress code, and anything else you would care to add." He checked his magical watch, and, seeing the time, said, "I think I will leave you two to yourselves, and I bid you goodnight." He then glided out of the room, followed by McGonnagol and Snape.
Draco yawned and stretched, then said, "I'm beat. I'm gonna hit the sack. See you in the morning."
"Night." She replied. After he had gone to his room, she pulled out parchment and a quill, and began to write.
-Dearest Harry and Ron-
I'm here at Hogwarts, because- guess why! I'm a prefect! I was so excited when I got the letter. Harry, how has Ron's house been? I hope you boys have been practicing quidditch! (ha ha) But you'll never guess who else is here with me! Draco Malfoy! He's the Slytherin Prefect. He's really being quite tolerable though. We actually had a fairly decent conversation! He hasn't called me any names either. Maybe they were right when they said that people change, although I have no idea who 'they' are. But no need to worry, if he's up to something ill find out and hex him into tomorrow. I did a little reading ahead this summer (Spells to Amuse Your Friends and Annoy Your Enemies is excellent!) lol. Ok, well, that's all for now! With love- Hermione P.S. Ron, I heard the cannons won their last game! They're doing quite well this season! Oh, and Harry, you wouldn't believe who our new DADA teacher is!! I won't tell you, you'll have to see for yourself!
She folded the letter up and went to her room, tying it to the foot of the tawny owl she had gotten from her parents. She sent the owl out the balcony, and lay down in her bed, quickly falling asleep.
Woot woot! Chapter 3! Ok, reviews, reviews, I want 5, that's not too bad. Also, if anyone wants me to send them an email when I update, tell me and I will get right on it. Ok now to answer reviews!
Anonymous person: I wont respond to you in the other story, cus, if you bothered to read before you flamed, you would see that I discontinued writing it cus, like you said, it IS crap! Maybe you will like this one better. Try not to be so redundant in your reviews its boring.
Opalfire: she told him first cus she had kept it all pent up inside her, and she just had to tell someone or she would burst, and he was the only one there. Plus, he wasn't a death eater to her surprise, and she felt she could trust him a bit more, he had changed.
Fairy Child: you are so familiar, you have 3 of my friends stories in you favorite list, and 2 that I have read, who are you?!?! Lol, I like the chapter name...
Chris: here you go!! Don't shave your eyebrows!!!! Lol
Starlitangel64: thanks!
Laurel: you don't know if shes dead, I haven't said it yet!!! Also, I will spell 'ok' however the heck I want, ok?!?! Mr. Mills, omg!!!
That's all for now! Review!! I love you all!! ~Lauren~
