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Chapter 12: McGonagall's Favor
"Wan was so nice to you," Joey peeped.
"I like him a lot!" exclaimed Lily.
"I liked him, too," Hermione said. "I mean I like him.I'll never stop liking him. I just can't, because.I love him."
Today was Sunday, the day after the Hero Ball. I was extremely exhausted. I opened my eyes to see the sun shining through an open window. The breeze felt nice as it blew over me and made my sheets flutter gracefully.
I got up slowly and got dressed. I went to the window and peered outside to see a striking day ahead of me. I crept down to the common room and through the portrait hole to make my way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. I was overjoyed to see that Ron and Harry were sitting at Gryffindor table playing wizard's chess.
"Morning guys!" I said cheerfully.
"Shh!" Ron grunted holding up his index finger to his lips motioning silence. "I'm concentrating on my game."
"Oh, sorry," I said smiling to myself that my handsome prince was so serious about wizard's chess.
A few minutes went by before Ron made his decision on what to move. An evil grin spread across Ron's face and with one eyebrow cocked he said.
"Aha! Checkmate!" As he said this, he slammed his queen on an angle towards Harry's king, which was in a helpless position.
"You son of a bitch!" Harry spat going red in the face. "I had you by the neck there in the corner," he said in a pissed but playful tone.
"Well, the master of wizard's chess never gives in to a battle!" Ron said grinning and then shaking Harry's hand in a manly fashion. I was relieved to see that Harry was not being a sore loser; otherwise, there would be another dispute between my two men. Harry nodded to Ron and me.
"See ya later guys; I promised Hagrid I'd help him clean up his cabin a bit after breakfast. He said that Fang had torn it up a bit, since he was gone for awhile on his vacation. I'll be back in the afternoon," Harry said patting Ron on the shoulder and shoving a piece of a roll into his mouth before departing: leaving Ron and me alone in the Great Hall able to talk freely.
"G'morning sweetie!" Ron said gleaming and kissing me on the cheek. "How did my princess sleep last night?" I blushed.
"Just fine, Ronnie, just fine. How did you sleep?" I asked.
"Like a baby," he said tossing a hand forward and smiling slightly.
"Glad to hear it!" I said cheerfully. "So, what are we going to do today?"
"I was thinking-" Ron began, but was interrupted by Professor McGonagall.
"Excuse me you two, but may I have a word with you, Miss Granger?" She looked very worried.
"Yes, Professor, of course," I said and looked at Ron to wait while Professor McGonagall and I went to talk.
"What is it, Professor?" I asked curiously. Professor McGonagall seemed to be very aggravated and nervous.
"I need to ask of you a favor," she said slowly. I remained silent but very attentive. "I was wondering if you would be willing to help me to conjure a potion. You see, the ingredients needed are to be found in the Forbidden Forest, and these arms and legs of mine have lost quite some strength over the years. Therefore, I need someone who is young and agile to help me." It was the strangest favor she had ever asked of me.
"Yes, of course I'm willing to help you. I have to get you the ingredients, and that's it?" I asked sheepishly.
"Well, not entirely.I'll need you for the entire process. Mind you, you are a brilliant student, as we all know, and I, myself, haven't quite the touch to make the potion just so. Do you catch my drift?"
"Indeed, Professor," I said. "Is that all?"
"Yes, that is all, Miss Granger. Meet me in my office in an hour. I'd like to start as early as possible." As I turned to leave, to my surprise, Professor McGonagall whipped me around. "Sorry dear, I forgot to mention-" her voice broke off and became a faint whisper. Her face had suddenly lost its color, but she was very stern. "DO NOT REPEAT TO ANYONE WHAT I HAVE JUST TOLD YOU.UNDERSTOOD?!"
"Yes, Professor," I said shaking. Professor McGonagall made a small grunting noise then turned on her heel, whipping her robes around and swept away. Questions were now zooming in and out of my head. But one thing was for sure. I knew in my mind that Professor McGonagall was worried. And the only time she got worried is if the school or someone that has to do with the school was in trouble. Something was not right, I knew it wasn't, just by the way she had looked at me. Another question was flying about my head, and this one I didn't understand for beans. 'Why had she picked me?' "What was all that about?" Ron asked cocking a brow when I returned. "Oh, nothing major," I lied. "She just wants me to do some extra work- boring!" "Well, she could've told you that in front of me, couldn't she have?" This was true, but I couldn't let Ron know. I hated lying to him. "Yeah, I suppose, but maybe she didn't want you getting upset for making me do extra stuff," I said. 'Wow! That's probably the lamest excuse ever!' I thought. "Yeah, but I wouldn't get mad if she made you do extra work, I mean, you like working all the time, right?" Ron asked grinning. "Well, I don't like working all the time, Ronald!" I said laughing slightly. "But I don't mind working hard if I get good marks for it." "Yeah, well, I don't like working period! Well, only under one circumstance," Ron said blushing. "What would that be?" I asked in wonder. "Only if it's with you," he said almost whispering and going red in the ears. "Oh, Ron," I said blushing, "surely you don't mean that!" "Of course I do! I love you for crying out loud! And I hate to end this convo here, but I have to go check in with Harry about quidditch practice this week. He'll be mad at me if I do it last minute, so I gotta split.that is unless you want to tag along," he said. "Oh, I'd love to, but I can't. McGonagall wants me in her office in an hour for that extra work. So, you go ahead!" I said reassuringly. "Wow! Extra work already?! Damn that woman sure means business when she wants it. Ok, then, if you're sure.later sweet cakes! Have a good day. See you at lunch," he said giving me a long sweet kiss on the lips. "Bye," I said dazedly as I watched him leave the Great Hall. I watched the doors close and then just stared at them, until someone running into me broke my gaze. "Get out of the way, Granger! Can't you tell this is a NO-MUDBLOOD ZONE?!" Malfoy sneered as his two cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, sniggered behind him. "Oh put a sock in it, Malfoy!" I screeched. "You're the only one who wants to hear your hideous tone, anyway. It disgusts me to think of a dim-witted boy like you turning yourself on by your own smutty voice!" I knew I had pushed the limit, but the good thing was if he decided to do anything to me, he would be caught. Filch, McGonagall, Flitwick, and Sirius were all gazing upon us momentarily. "You'd better watch your filth-fledged back, Granger. I'm not so dim- witted that I'd make a move in front of teachers! I did come from a high- class family, after all. You'll get what you deserve, Granger, mark my words. You'll just have to be patient to get it!" he spat then strode off with his two fat clumps of nothing, which made up Crabbe and Goyle, straggling behind him. 'Jerks!' I thought to myself. My thought were abruptly interrupted when I noticed that Professor McGonagall was departing from the Great Hall. I shrugged off the thought of Malfoy and followed Professor McGonagall to her classroom, where I was to help her conjure the potion. "Oh, Miss Granger, won't you sit down?" Professor McGonagall asked showing me to a chair. "Yes, thank you," I said. "Well, where do we start?" "I have made up a list of ingredients that I would be very grateful if you fetched for me. I have already made up for the ones I was able to find." Professor McGonagall handed me a piece of paper that withheld the ingredients she wished of me to find. I took the piece from her and read it over. I took a breath and looked up at Professor McGonagall stunned. "You want me to fetch unicorn hairs, phoenix tears, mermaid fins, and pumpkin roots?!" I asked. "Yes, if that is what it says," Professor McGonagall specified. "Am I to do this alone?" I asked in a squeaky voice. "Well, if I'd have wanted more than one student helping me.I suppose they would go with you-" "But Professor, the forest is forbidden!" I squealed. "It's dangerous for heaven's sake!" "Miss Granger! Control yourself! Do you honestly think I would send you into the forest without permission or protection?" Professor McGonagall growled. I shook my head. "I have received permission from Dumbledore for you to enter the forest on a secret mission with Fawkes and Firenze to guide you," Professor McGonagall said readjusting her hat. I sighed in relief. "Well, off you go. If I were you, I'd want to find these items while the sun is still out," Professor McGonagall said. "Fawkes and Firenze will be waiting for you at the door." "Yes ma'am," I said with a slight more confidence. I gripped the list firmly in my hand and then slipped out the door to find Fawkes and Firenze.
Well I hope you liked it! I already have Chapter 13 done.I just have to edit and retype it, so that should be up soon!! Oh and here's to all my reviewers starting from the first one ever.....
Allie~ It meant a lot to me to get a review.and you were my first one!! Thanks for giving me the confidence that hopefully others will like it, too!! THANKS A BUNCH!!!! Hermione thanks you also!! ( I would love to get to know ya more!!
Alexis~ You were my 2nd reviewer and you also IMed me! You totally made my day, believe me!! Thanks for all the support!! ( It would be cool if I could get to know ya more!!
IloveLee4Ever~ hey! Well now you better read this girly bc you said you haven't been reading it lately! Lol! Thanks for all your support too with the story and everything..ttyl! Luv yas!
Kat~ Ok I already know you so who cares.next person!! Lmao! Just playin Kat.what's up? Hope you liked the chappy and yes Ron and Hermione are meant to be together yay!! Like in our rp.haha too bad Draco interrupted!! Lol!!! Oh and I'm glad you can picture everything that is going on.I really try to do that for everyone!! Ooo and Draco is hot lol! Ok I'm sure I'll talk to you tonight so see ya soon! Luv yas girly ( Oh yeah and thanks for the review.you know you love me!!!! Lol! C-ya and luv yas again!
Selorm~ Hey girly!! You are I would say my most dedicated reviewer.you've reviewed 3 times already!! Thanks a lot! And I know from talking to you and rping hehe that Hermione and Ron belong together!!! ( Well, thanks so far and I hope you keep enjoying my story! OMG your reviews are hilarious and OMG I hope you keep writing them they really make me happy!!!!!!!! Luv yas!!!
AWWWWW aren't I just the sweetest person ever?! Putting my reviewers in my chappy and dedicating it to them.how sweet of me!! Yeah right.lol! Ok anyways if you wanna get in one of my chapters, you better write me a review, too!! Kisses for all of these reviewers!!! MUAH!!!!
~Love Pat~
Chapter 12: McGonagall's Favor
"Wan was so nice to you," Joey peeped.
"I like him a lot!" exclaimed Lily.
"I liked him, too," Hermione said. "I mean I like him.I'll never stop liking him. I just can't, because.I love him."
Today was Sunday, the day after the Hero Ball. I was extremely exhausted. I opened my eyes to see the sun shining through an open window. The breeze felt nice as it blew over me and made my sheets flutter gracefully.
I got up slowly and got dressed. I went to the window and peered outside to see a striking day ahead of me. I crept down to the common room and through the portrait hole to make my way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. I was overjoyed to see that Ron and Harry were sitting at Gryffindor table playing wizard's chess.
"Morning guys!" I said cheerfully.
"Shh!" Ron grunted holding up his index finger to his lips motioning silence. "I'm concentrating on my game."
"Oh, sorry," I said smiling to myself that my handsome prince was so serious about wizard's chess.
A few minutes went by before Ron made his decision on what to move. An evil grin spread across Ron's face and with one eyebrow cocked he said.
"Aha! Checkmate!" As he said this, he slammed his queen on an angle towards Harry's king, which was in a helpless position.
"You son of a bitch!" Harry spat going red in the face. "I had you by the neck there in the corner," he said in a pissed but playful tone.
"Well, the master of wizard's chess never gives in to a battle!" Ron said grinning and then shaking Harry's hand in a manly fashion. I was relieved to see that Harry was not being a sore loser; otherwise, there would be another dispute between my two men. Harry nodded to Ron and me.
"See ya later guys; I promised Hagrid I'd help him clean up his cabin a bit after breakfast. He said that Fang had torn it up a bit, since he was gone for awhile on his vacation. I'll be back in the afternoon," Harry said patting Ron on the shoulder and shoving a piece of a roll into his mouth before departing: leaving Ron and me alone in the Great Hall able to talk freely.
"G'morning sweetie!" Ron said gleaming and kissing me on the cheek. "How did my princess sleep last night?" I blushed.
"Just fine, Ronnie, just fine. How did you sleep?" I asked.
"Like a baby," he said tossing a hand forward and smiling slightly.
"Glad to hear it!" I said cheerfully. "So, what are we going to do today?"
"I was thinking-" Ron began, but was interrupted by Professor McGonagall.
"Excuse me you two, but may I have a word with you, Miss Granger?" She looked very worried.
"Yes, Professor, of course," I said and looked at Ron to wait while Professor McGonagall and I went to talk.
"What is it, Professor?" I asked curiously. Professor McGonagall seemed to be very aggravated and nervous.
"I need to ask of you a favor," she said slowly. I remained silent but very attentive. "I was wondering if you would be willing to help me to conjure a potion. You see, the ingredients needed are to be found in the Forbidden Forest, and these arms and legs of mine have lost quite some strength over the years. Therefore, I need someone who is young and agile to help me." It was the strangest favor she had ever asked of me.
"Yes, of course I'm willing to help you. I have to get you the ingredients, and that's it?" I asked sheepishly.
"Well, not entirely.I'll need you for the entire process. Mind you, you are a brilliant student, as we all know, and I, myself, haven't quite the touch to make the potion just so. Do you catch my drift?"
"Indeed, Professor," I said. "Is that all?"
"Yes, that is all, Miss Granger. Meet me in my office in an hour. I'd like to start as early as possible." As I turned to leave, to my surprise, Professor McGonagall whipped me around. "Sorry dear, I forgot to mention-" her voice broke off and became a faint whisper. Her face had suddenly lost its color, but she was very stern. "DO NOT REPEAT TO ANYONE WHAT I HAVE JUST TOLD YOU.UNDERSTOOD?!"
"Yes, Professor," I said shaking. Professor McGonagall made a small grunting noise then turned on her heel, whipping her robes around and swept away. Questions were now zooming in and out of my head. But one thing was for sure. I knew in my mind that Professor McGonagall was worried. And the only time she got worried is if the school or someone that has to do with the school was in trouble. Something was not right, I knew it wasn't, just by the way she had looked at me. Another question was flying about my head, and this one I didn't understand for beans. 'Why had she picked me?' "What was all that about?" Ron asked cocking a brow when I returned. "Oh, nothing major," I lied. "She just wants me to do some extra work- boring!" "Well, she could've told you that in front of me, couldn't she have?" This was true, but I couldn't let Ron know. I hated lying to him. "Yeah, I suppose, but maybe she didn't want you getting upset for making me do extra stuff," I said. 'Wow! That's probably the lamest excuse ever!' I thought. "Yeah, but I wouldn't get mad if she made you do extra work, I mean, you like working all the time, right?" Ron asked grinning. "Well, I don't like working all the time, Ronald!" I said laughing slightly. "But I don't mind working hard if I get good marks for it." "Yeah, well, I don't like working period! Well, only under one circumstance," Ron said blushing. "What would that be?" I asked in wonder. "Only if it's with you," he said almost whispering and going red in the ears. "Oh, Ron," I said blushing, "surely you don't mean that!" "Of course I do! I love you for crying out loud! And I hate to end this convo here, but I have to go check in with Harry about quidditch practice this week. He'll be mad at me if I do it last minute, so I gotta split.that is unless you want to tag along," he said. "Oh, I'd love to, but I can't. McGonagall wants me in her office in an hour for that extra work. So, you go ahead!" I said reassuringly. "Wow! Extra work already?! Damn that woman sure means business when she wants it. Ok, then, if you're sure.later sweet cakes! Have a good day. See you at lunch," he said giving me a long sweet kiss on the lips. "Bye," I said dazedly as I watched him leave the Great Hall. I watched the doors close and then just stared at them, until someone running into me broke my gaze. "Get out of the way, Granger! Can't you tell this is a NO-MUDBLOOD ZONE?!" Malfoy sneered as his two cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, sniggered behind him. "Oh put a sock in it, Malfoy!" I screeched. "You're the only one who wants to hear your hideous tone, anyway. It disgusts me to think of a dim-witted boy like you turning yourself on by your own smutty voice!" I knew I had pushed the limit, but the good thing was if he decided to do anything to me, he would be caught. Filch, McGonagall, Flitwick, and Sirius were all gazing upon us momentarily. "You'd better watch your filth-fledged back, Granger. I'm not so dim- witted that I'd make a move in front of teachers! I did come from a high- class family, after all. You'll get what you deserve, Granger, mark my words. You'll just have to be patient to get it!" he spat then strode off with his two fat clumps of nothing, which made up Crabbe and Goyle, straggling behind him. 'Jerks!' I thought to myself. My thought were abruptly interrupted when I noticed that Professor McGonagall was departing from the Great Hall. I shrugged off the thought of Malfoy and followed Professor McGonagall to her classroom, where I was to help her conjure the potion. "Oh, Miss Granger, won't you sit down?" Professor McGonagall asked showing me to a chair. "Yes, thank you," I said. "Well, where do we start?" "I have made up a list of ingredients that I would be very grateful if you fetched for me. I have already made up for the ones I was able to find." Professor McGonagall handed me a piece of paper that withheld the ingredients she wished of me to find. I took the piece from her and read it over. I took a breath and looked up at Professor McGonagall stunned. "You want me to fetch unicorn hairs, phoenix tears, mermaid fins, and pumpkin roots?!" I asked. "Yes, if that is what it says," Professor McGonagall specified. "Am I to do this alone?" I asked in a squeaky voice. "Well, if I'd have wanted more than one student helping me.I suppose they would go with you-" "But Professor, the forest is forbidden!" I squealed. "It's dangerous for heaven's sake!" "Miss Granger! Control yourself! Do you honestly think I would send you into the forest without permission or protection?" Professor McGonagall growled. I shook my head. "I have received permission from Dumbledore for you to enter the forest on a secret mission with Fawkes and Firenze to guide you," Professor McGonagall said readjusting her hat. I sighed in relief. "Well, off you go. If I were you, I'd want to find these items while the sun is still out," Professor McGonagall said. "Fawkes and Firenze will be waiting for you at the door." "Yes ma'am," I said with a slight more confidence. I gripped the list firmly in my hand and then slipped out the door to find Fawkes and Firenze.
Well I hope you liked it! I already have Chapter 13 done.I just have to edit and retype it, so that should be up soon!! Oh and here's to all my reviewers starting from the first one ever.....
Allie~ It meant a lot to me to get a review.and you were my first one!! Thanks for giving me the confidence that hopefully others will like it, too!! THANKS A BUNCH!!!! Hermione thanks you also!! ( I would love to get to know ya more!!
Alexis~ You were my 2nd reviewer and you also IMed me! You totally made my day, believe me!! Thanks for all the support!! ( It would be cool if I could get to know ya more!!
IloveLee4Ever~ hey! Well now you better read this girly bc you said you haven't been reading it lately! Lol! Thanks for all your support too with the story and everything..ttyl! Luv yas!
Kat~ Ok I already know you so who cares.next person!! Lmao! Just playin Kat.what's up? Hope you liked the chappy and yes Ron and Hermione are meant to be together yay!! Like in our rp.haha too bad Draco interrupted!! Lol!!! Oh and I'm glad you can picture everything that is going on.I really try to do that for everyone!! Ooo and Draco is hot lol! Ok I'm sure I'll talk to you tonight so see ya soon! Luv yas girly ( Oh yeah and thanks for the review.you know you love me!!!! Lol! C-ya and luv yas again!
Selorm~ Hey girly!! You are I would say my most dedicated reviewer.you've reviewed 3 times already!! Thanks a lot! And I know from talking to you and rping hehe that Hermione and Ron belong together!!! ( Well, thanks so far and I hope you keep enjoying my story! OMG your reviews are hilarious and OMG I hope you keep writing them they really make me happy!!!!!!!! Luv yas!!!
AWWWWW aren't I just the sweetest person ever?! Putting my reviewers in my chappy and dedicating it to them.how sweet of me!! Yeah right.lol! Ok anyways if you wanna get in one of my chapters, you better write me a review, too!! Kisses for all of these reviewers!!! MUAH!!!!
~Love Pat~