Disclaimer: You know, it really is pointless to write one of these out EVERY SINGLE TIME….. I don't own these characters… yada yada…. Ooh! And the songs you all have come to know and love (j/k) …. Today's is "Twilight".
Chapter 3: The Ritual of the Houses
Filing off the train the students began to progress towards their respective house tables. The constant instructions emanating from the 4 prefects echoed around the Great Hall. Looking around Hermione still managed to stare in awe at its majestic look. Suddenly, the room began to quiet as Dumbledore rose from his seat.
"First years, could you please step forward?" Dumbledore spoke, so beginning the ritual of sorting.
"SLYTHERIN….HUFFLEPUFF…… RAVENCLAW…." The tattered hat shrieked in rapid succession.
When the last boy had been sorted each house had received approximately 8-11 students, Ravenclaw gaining the most. Picking up the hat Dumbledore returned to his former position at the head of the table ready to speak again.
"First and foremost," he bellowed "Congratulations. Now I must go through the rules for the newcomers and the few of you who seem to bend them quite frequently."
Hearing the groan from the upperclassmen and receiving a glare from the Slytherin table he waived his hand issuing silence.
"As I'm sure many of you know by now the Forbidden Forest is strictly off limits unless granted written permission by me or Ms. McGonagall. Further more to reduce problems between peers there is to be NO out of class spell working the only exception to that being Prefects and Head Boy & Girl. To uphold tradition," he continued with a chuckle, "I will introduce you to your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Please give a warm welcome to Ms. Gwynevere Lebelle."
A small patter of applause resounded through the room as the new teacher stood to the introduction. Beaming out around the Hall she noticed the division between the houses but mainly the division between a certain boy and girl. Being very observant she had watched the two for some time now seeing their quick and darting glances. Her appreciative "Thank you"'s brought an end to the applause as the students waited eagerly to hear her speak.
"Thank you, I'm thrilled to work in this fine instituted of Witchcraft & Wizardry." She stated humbly, making her French accent very apparent. "Headmaster Dumbledore has been so kind as to let me announce this years Head Boy and Head Girl."
For the umpteenth time that night the excitement of the new year was evident in the continual clapping.
"It is my pleasure to introduce you to your Head Boy, Draco Malfoy, and your Head Girl, Hermione Granger."
Although it was to be expected that both were to be the "Heads", their tables erupted in fits of cheering and whooping.
Jeee… Hermione thought sarcastically, I wonder if I should waive or give my world peace speech.
Walking towards the head of the Hall Draco shot Hermione a smug look.
"My, my Miss Granger. I seems to be that we will be rooming together for the next year." He said licking his lips. "Me, a Malfoy, rooming with a Gryffindor much less a mudblood. Who would have thought?"
"Apparently not you since you don't seem to do much of that." Hermione hissed with a smile on her face all the while.
Seeing the sharp look they both received from McGonagall the two quieted down.
"Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy, I would like to congratulate you on this news. God knows you have worked hard to earn this privilege." She said enunciating the last 3 words. "I hope that I can trust the two of you to help keep tings in order?"
"Yes ma'am." The pair said in accord.
"Good." she said plainly turning back to the mass of students. "Now you all must be ready to unpack and settle? Dinner is in an hour. Those who are late will sing for their supper!" she finished with a wink.
Picking up his bags to leave Draco shot Hermione another self satisfactory look.
"Be seeing you soon…"
"Oh, get off it! The only time I plan on seeing you is when I'm crossing the common to leave your sorry ass alone." She snapped.
In a huff she started towards the door. "Hermione!" she heard the voice of McGonagall call out. "Miss Granger! Could you please come back here! Master Dumbledore and I would like to speak to you privately."
With this Draco left. Turning back around Hermione followed her professor up the winding pathway to Dumbledore's office.
"If I may," she inquired, "what is this about?"
"We'll find out soon enough but as of right now I am displeased to say that I know as much as you."
Reaching their destination the pair stood before the giant statue. Whispering the password, McGonagall led the way up the winding staircase ending in the Headmaster's office.
"Ms. McGonagall, Miss Granger. Please be seated." The masculine voice rang out.
"Albus, may I ask you, and knowing that I speak for Hermione also, what are we doing here?"
"I'm getting there." he stated a bit perturbed. "In light of some of your summer activities there have been whispers among the council on reassessing your situation here."
"I'm not quite sure what you mean sir?" Hermione squeaked, a bit confused.
"Miss Granger, Hermione, the house you were sorted into in your first year, it seems that you have rather… how do I put it? Outgrown it. Like I said your past summer can attest to that fact."
"Oh." She breathed knowing perfectly well what he meant by summer activities. The partying and guys had just been a transparent façade, something deeper was there…. and the council knew it.
"It has been demanded that you be resorted."
Placing the hat over her head she, for the first time since last year, began to fear what might happen
Sorting hat: Hmmmm….. Miss Granger, I remember you. Yes I remember you VERY well…. One of the most brilliant young ladies I have had the pleasure to sort. Don't worry, no need to feel frightened it said as if reading her mind I am rarely ever wrong in the choices I make. Just relax… let go… let me see into your mind.
Falling back Hermione began to let go. The second she let her guard down she heard a deafening shout. Echoing throughout the office and still ringing in her ears.
"Slytherin"
"Twilight"
I was stained, with a role, in a day not my own
But as you walked into my life you showed what needed to be shown
And I always knew, what was right I just didn't know that I might
Peel away and choose to see with such a different sight
[Chorus]
And I will never see the sky the same way and
I will learn to say good-bye to yesterday and
I will never cease to fly if held down and
I will always reach too high cause I've seen, cause I've seen, twilight
Never cared never wanted
Never sought to see what flaunted
So on purpose so in my face Couldn't see beyond my own place
And it was so easy not to behold what I could hold
But you taught me I could change Whatever came within these shallow days
[Chorus]
And I will never see the sky the same way and
I will learn to say good-bye to yesterday and
I will never cease to fly if held down and
I will always reach too high cause I've seen, cause I've seen
[Bridge]
As the sun shines through it pushes away and pushes ahead
It fills the warmth of blue and leaves a chill instead and
I didn't know that I could be so blind to all that is so real
But as illusion dies I see there is so much to be revealed
[Chorus]
And I will never see the sky the same way and
I will learn to say good-bye to yesterday and
I will never cease to fly if held down and
I will always reach too high cause I've seen, cause I've seen, twilight
I was stained, by a role, in a day not my own
But as you walked into my life you showed what needed to be shown
And I always knew, what was right
I just didn't know that I might
Peel away and choose to see with such a different sight
[Chorus]
And I will never see the sky the same way and
I will learn to say good-bye to yesterday and
I will never cease to fly if held down and
I will always reach too high cause I've seen, cause I've seen, twilight...
A/N: hey! Sorry it took a little while… got busy.. o and don't yell at me… I know! There isn't your usual PWP in this story…. My writing is growing up so fast…. *wipes a invisible tear away*… well you know… R&R!
~Kathryn