A/N: Hi! Thank you to all my reviewers. Sorry this took me forever. To
answer some questions, you will find out why Hermione was red-eyed and why
Voldemort is interested in a certain big-brained girl eventually. Just to
let you know, later on in this chapter I will be using words that are used
in England ex. Chips, jumper etc. If you like Titanic stories please check
out my sisters. It is called 'Before Jack' I read it and it is very good so
please check it out. I'll update soon!
Chapter 4 the Perfect Prefect
Harry's eyes slowly fluttered open. He was not in his comfy bed; he was on the hard floor. But the floor wasn't even the one in his room or anywhere else in Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. Harry was in a cold, damp, and poorly lighted room. All he could hear was the air slithering in and out through his nostrils and his heart beating rapidly against his ribcage. Light slowly poured into the room. Harry turned to see a large and heavy looking door open from behind him. A tall and slim hooded figure stepped out of the shadows.
"Come my pet," the high pitched voice said as the words slithered across his lips. "I have a job for you."
The figure slowly raised his head, his red eyes gleaming and transparent skin shining.
Harry tried to refuse with all his might, but if felt as if he wasn't even controlling his own body. Wait. Why am I on the ground? Harry thought. Oh no.
"Do you not recognize your own master?" Voldemort asked with frustration.
You are not my master! Leave me alone! I hate you! Harry thought before letting out a horrified scream.
Harry's scar felt as if it imploded. Pain not only enveloped his head, but the rest of his body to.
"AHHH!" Harry yelled.
"Harry! Harry! Wake up you stupid git!" Ron yelled restraining Harry who was screaming hysterically. "It's me Ron!" Ron said trying to calm Harry down. "Harry, your scar." Ron said as Harry watched him quietly. Ron slowly raised four of his fingers and touched Harry's forehead and pulled back grabbing his hand. "Ouch!" he yelled. Ron looked at his fingers with concern then showed Harry. A lightning shape was burned into his hand. Harry looked Ron in the eye then ran to the nearest mirror.
Harry's scar was glowing a fading red. "This doesn't look good." Harry said as Ron came running in behind him.
*
"It was what?" Hermione asked in disbelief as she threw her new robes into her school trunk.
"You heard him! It was glowing red!" Ron said before Harry could respond.
"Would you shut up for a second?" Hermione said glaring at Ron. "So you think you were Voldemort's snake again?" Hermione asked looking towards Harry. She slightly glanced at the melting ice pack on his forehead. Harry nodded his head slowly. "Well then I suggest you tell Dumbledore, because it did happen again." said Hermione shutting her trunk with a loud thud.
"Look, I'll tell him once we get to Hogwarts. We'll be leaving in a few hours." said Harry.
"Have you two packed yet?" Hermione asked crossing her arms.
Harry and Ron looked at each other and ran out of Hermione's room.
*
"So who do you think became Prefect?" asked Ron chucking his new Divination book into his trunk.
"Er-I am." said Harry quiet as a mouse.
Ron looked at Harry with his eyebrows raised and then said "Oh."
"Well I'm done. I'm heading down." said Harry picking up his trunk and walking out of the room.
When Harry reached the bottom of the stairs he saw Ginny sitting on top of her trunk.
"Hello Harry." Ginny said lifelessly.
"Hullo Ginny." replied Harry.
"What's up?" Harry asked.
Ginny's eyes glazed over.
"Well, I got an owl from my friend saying that Michael Corrner was going out with, Cho Chang." Ginny said sniffling. "I didn't think he'd find another girlfriend right away, right after we broke up." said Ginny.
Harry realized he hadn't thought about Cho all summer. Was he feeling some old feelings being awakened? No I don't like her anymore more besides, now I like Hermione. Harry thought. Harry realized what he just thought and mentally kicked himself then started blushing furiously.
"What? What is it?" Ginny asked wondering why he was red in the face.
"No it's just," Harry paused and thought quickly of something to say. "Er-that Cho and I had gone out a couple of times and now she's with your old boyfriend." Harry said. That was close. He thought.
"Oh, I see." Ginny said nodding.
Just at the right time Ron came running down the stairs, although he tripped and fell on his face, Harry was glad to see him.
"Finished. I couldn't find my Defense against the Dark Arts book. It happened to be under my bed." said Ron rubbing his cheek.
Mrs. Weasley came out of the kitchen. "All done?" she asked.
"We're still waiting for Hermione." Harry said.
"Well as long as she doesn't take to long we'll be on time." Mrs. Weasley replied smiling.
"Mum, where's dad?" Ginny asked.
"He's doing some business for the Order. Now I wonder where I put that hat." Mrs. Weasley said walking away.
After 5 minutes Hermione came running down the stairs, without falling.
"Sorry I took so long." said Hermione dragging her trunk down the last stair.
"There you are Hermione," said Mrs. Weasley wearing a purple hat with a flower sticking out of the top. "Shall we go now?"
The doorbell rang.
"Filthy, filthy mud-bloods! Half-bloods to!" Mrs. Black screamed.
Mrs. Weasley rushed over to the portrait and pulled the curtains over Mrs. Blacks face.
"Hello Tonks, Moody." said Mrs. Weasley opening the door.
"Hullo." said Tonks who had purple hair, blue eyes, and a nose ring.
"Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny!" said Tonks smiling. "Here let me help you with your trunks." and with a swish of her wand all of their trunks levitated out the open door.
"We should leave now," said Tonks. "It's 9:34. Don't want to be late."
*
The Ministry cars pulled up to the curb. They were finally at Kingscross station.
We're going home. Harry thought.
Harry turned to Hermione who was asleep with her head on his shoulder.
"Hermione," Harry said and as he gently shook her. "We're here."
Hermione's eyes shot open and she gasped. She looked around furiously and then set her eyes on Harry.
"Oh, Harry. It was just you." Hermione said putting her hand on her heart.
For the first time Harry noticed the bags under her eyes from a lack of sleep.
"Hermione, have you been sleeping well lately?" Harry asked with worry.
"Oh of course," said Hermione her eyes shooting left and right. "It's just that I-I've been studying for NEWTs." she said looking thoroughly relieved after she spoke.
"I see," said Harry not believing a word she said. "Well let's go."
Harry and Hermione stepped out of the car. All of their trunks were on trolleys. Harry walked up to his trolley and grabbed the handle and started to walk towards the space in-between platforms 9 and 10. Harry stood in front of the wide wall and slowly walked into it. He walked through the wall just like an open door and vanished. Harry stuck his head out and mouthed 'Come on!' Ron grabbed his trolley and ran through the wall, then Ginny, and finally Hermione.
"Goodbye Mrs. Weasley!" Hermione yelled as she walked through the wall.
"Goodbye." she replied in a whispered voice.
Harry saw the one thing he had been awaiting all summer. The Hogwarts express.
*
Harry, Ron, and Hermione searched for an empty compartment. Ginny went of with some of her friends. The trio entered a compartment which only occupied none other than Luna Lovegood. "Not her again." Ron said rolling his eyes.
"Don't be daft." said Hermione walking into the compartment.
"Hello Hermione, Harry," said Luna pausing. "Ron." she emphasized.
Luna was sitting cross-legged on one of the seats. She had a rolled up issue of the Quibbler grasped in her left hand.
"Hello Luna." Hermione said with a smile.
Hermione's gaze turned to face Ron and he muttered "Hi."
Hermione turned to Harry.
"Hello Luna, have a good summer?" said Harry wanting to get away from Hermione's gaze.
"Good. My father and I went to Tibet. We were searching for Yetis; he's quite an expert on them. He's going to put an article about them in the next issue of the Quibbler." said Luna motioning towards her magazine.
"You've been to Tibet? So have I!" said Hermione with excitement.
Hermione and Luna conversed on almost everything about Tibet; all they left out were the Yetis.
"We better change into our robes." said Ron after about 20 minutes.
*
The food trolley had come around and Harry bought almost one of everything.
"Mmm.what are these?" asked Hermione referring to a pack of chocolate covered ants. "They're shaped like little ants, isn't that cute?" said Hermione.
Ron and Harry sniggered.
"Hermione, I didn't know you ate bugs!" said Harry bursting with laughter.
Hermione's face slowly turned green.
"Excuse me." she said before exiting the compartment.
Just as Hermione was about to open the compartment door it slid open. There was Malfoy and his two goons. Hermione's face slowly turned back to normal. Malfoy looked down and looked into Hermione's eyes, his cold ones piercing her warm ones.
"What do you want Malfoy?" said Hermione through gritted teeth.
"If anything, I wouldn't be talking mud-blood." said Malfoy with a sneer.
Harry and Ron stood up and took a step to where Hermione was standing.
"Answer her question." said Harry coldly glaring into Malfoy's eyes.
"I wasn't talking to you, scar-head or you Weasel King." said Malfoy.
Crabbe and Goyle sniggered.
"Shut up, the both you!" said Hermione.
Harry saw her quickly grab her wand out of her pocket and hide it behind her back.
"Got something back there Granger?" Malfoy asked.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out." said Hermione raising her wand and pointing it at Malfoy.
Malfoy took one look at Hermione's wand and one look into her eyes.
"Common." He said to Crabbe and Goyle as they left.
"That was very brave, what you did." said Luna looking at them.
"He's always been like this." said Hermione sitting down.
"I know. He's always calling me names." said Luna turning the page of her magazine.
"Anyone up for exploding snap? It's a lot better then talking about Malfoy; that stupid git." said Ron.
There was a knock at the compartment door, it slid open. Pansy Parkinson emerged. "Granger, Potter. It's time for our Prefect meeting." she said snidely. Ron looked at Hermione and then Harry.
"Harry? You're a Prefect?" Hermione asked with a sparkle in her eye.
"Erm.yeah," replied Harry. "Look, we'll be back in a few minutes.
Ron looked at Luna and his eyes opened widely. Ron stood up quickly and walked over to Harry.
"Please don't leave me alone, with her." he said whimpering like a dog.
"Sorry Ron, I have to go." said Harry, the sides of his mouth twitching as if his laughter was only held in by a thread.
"Hurry up Harry, we're going to be late." said Hermione grabbing Harry's hand.
"Where are we going?" Harry asked.
"The back of the train. We'll be telling the new prefects all the rules and regulations and what to do when we get to Hogwarts." said Hermione taking a sharp left.
"So that means me?" Harry asked.
"Precisely." said Hermione sliding a compartment door open.
*
Harry and Hermione had been sitting on chairs answering all of the Prefects questions, well actually Hermione was. Harry had been staring of into space and slowly drifted of to sleep.
Harry was in a dark room. He felt his arms and his hair; he was in his own body.
Where am I? Harry thought.
"Leave me alone." Harry heard a voice say.
Is that.is that Hermione? Harry asked himself.
A light suddenly turned on. There was Hermione sitting up on her bed. She put her hand to her head and got up. She didn't seem to see Harry. Harry jumped up and down and waved his arms around. She clearly did not see him, unless she was blind. Harry followed Hermione out of her bedroom and through her open door. He found himself in the bathroom with her.
Uh oh. Harry thought.
Hermione turned on the tap and splashed her face with water. She walked out of the bathroom and Harry followed. She went down a set of stairs and Harry followed. He took one step and fell through. Harry found himself underneath the staircase. He stood there for a moment and walked through the wall. Harry saw a dim light coming from his right. He followed the light trying to feel his way through the dark. He found Hermione sitting on the floor in her living room writing on a piece of parchment.
Would I be intruding on her privacy if I read what she was writing? Nah. Harry thought.
He snuck up behind Hermione. He saw the title The Perfect Prefect scrawled in elegant letters.
The what? Harry thought.
Harry felt a jolt go through him and his eyes opened to see Hermione scowling.
"Harry, how could you fall asleep?" Hermione snapped.
"I-" said Harry getting interrupted.
"Forget it." said Hermione passing him a sheet with the words The Perfect Prefect at the top.
This is definitely weird. Harry thought.
"On this sheet, I have written 5 steps on how to be a Perfect Prefect." Hermione said smiling.
Harry looked at his sheet.
The Perfect Prefect.
Always follow the rules
Never ever lets a trouble-maker of the hook
Doesn't under any circumstances neglect your Prefect benefits
Listens to the Head Boy and Head Girl
Commits to their job
"Number 1," Hermione said clearly. "Always follow the rules. Being a
Prefect you are a role-model to the rest of the students. How will you
look if you are caught out of bed after hours?" said Hermione looking
at Harry.
"Number 2," Hermione paused. "Never ever let a trouble-maker of the
hook. Just because he or she is a friend doesn't mean they don't
deserve punishment." said Hermione punching her hand during each word.
"Number 3," said Hermione smiling. "Don't under any circumstances
neglect your Prefect benefits. For example the Prefects Bathrooms were
made just for us. How would it look if it was a pig sty? No
appreciation whatsoever." Hermione said punching her hand once again.
"Number 4, Listen to the Head Boy and Head Girl. I'm sure you all know
they are one position above us and if they say we have to patrol for
the night, then so be it." said Hermione emphatically.
"And finally, Number 5. Commit to your job. You, all of you," Hermione
said pointing at everyone. "were chosen because you stood out in a
crowd, because you can help make Hogwarts a better place! And if you
don't, what was the point of choosing you as a Prefect? We have lost
many Prefects due to the lack of commitment. Don't let that be you!"
Hermione said slamming her fist one last time against her other hand.
"Wow, Hermione," Harry said as all of the Prefects left the
compartment. "You are a natural leader."
Hermione blushed at his comment.
"I wonder how Ron is holding up with Luna." said Harry.
Hermione burst out laughing.
"She's probably cornered him by now." said Hermione smiling.
"Common, I suppose we'll have to save him then." said Harry.
*
Harry and Hermione entered the compartment. Luna was sitting quite
close to Ron for comfort and was inching towards him more.
"We're back." said Hermione smiling.
"You really took your bloody sweet time didn't you?" Ron said aloud.
The compartment door slid open.
"Hello Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna." said Neville.
"Hi Neville. How was your summer?" said Hermione.
"Good, pretty good." said Neville.
Just as their conversation was about to continue the Hogwarts express
came to a halt. Ron stuck his head out of the window.
"We're here!" He yelled with glee.
*
After the carriage ride up to the castle everyone entered Hogwarts.
Harry and Hermione entered the great hall and started forming the
First years into a straight line.
"First years this way!" Harry yelled melodiously.
"Form a straight line!" Hermione yelled.
Harry and Hermione seated themselves on either side of Ron.
"The sorting ceremony is about to begin." Hermione whispered.
Professor McGonagall came in to the great hall with a 3-legged stool. She placed it in the middle of the hallway and placed the stool down. She then placed an old and used looking hat on the stool.
The hat suddenly came to life and said "Hello." and started with to sing its new song.
Many, many years ago
Four special People met
All having the very same goal
To teach the Children magic best
Slytherin taught the cunning, the purest blood of all
Gryffindor the brave one, never afraid to fall
Ravenclaw the smart ones, always knowing all
Hufflepuff the loyal ones, the truest friends to call
Now the children are divided
Into which they suit best
Which one will you reside?
Now is the time to test
The Great Hall erupted with applause.
McGonagall then took out a rolled up scroll of parchment and said
"First years, you will now be sorted into the houses you will reside in for all of the 7 years you will be at Hogwarts," said McGonagall taking a breath. "Afferly, Sam."
A boy with brown hair and green eyes nervously walked up to the stand. He sat down and the hat was placed on his head.
"Hmmmm.Hufflepuff!" the sorting hat screamed.
The Hufflepuff table cheered as Sam Afferly ran over to his house table.
"Branson, Neil." McGonagall called.
A skinny boy with yellow hair and brown eyes stepped up to the stool.
"Slytherin!" the sorting hat yelled.
The Slytherin table yelled and clapped as the boy went running and sat beside Malfoy who shook his hand.
After 7 more people, Gryffindor still had not received any new first years.
"Winchcroft, Sylvester." McGonagall called.
Sylvester stepped up to the stool and the hat was placed on his head.
"Gryffindor!" the hat yelled.
Harry clapped loudly and cheered with the rest of his table.
4 more people were sorted into Gryffindor.
Harry looked over to the teachers table just as Dumbledore stood to make his announcement.
"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am hoping you all had a wonderful summer. I am looking forward to another year with you all. The Forbidden Forest is of limits, on no account can you enter. Now shall we get on with our feast?" Dumbledore said as he clapped.
Piles and piles of food filled on golden plates spread across the table. Goblets filled with pumpkin juice and immediately everyone started eating. Ron, Harry, and Hermione piled food on their plates and started eating.
*
"Wow. That was by far the most food I've ever ate in one go." said Ron patting his round belly.
"Well I'm of to bed. Goodnight." said Hermione climbing up to the girls Dorms.
"I think I'm going to bed to." said Harry.
"Alright then, goodnight." said Ron.
Harry climbed up and into his dormitory. He flopped down onto his four-poster bed not bothering to change and fell into a dreamless sleep.
Chapter 4 the Perfect Prefect
Harry's eyes slowly fluttered open. He was not in his comfy bed; he was on the hard floor. But the floor wasn't even the one in his room or anywhere else in Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. Harry was in a cold, damp, and poorly lighted room. All he could hear was the air slithering in and out through his nostrils and his heart beating rapidly against his ribcage. Light slowly poured into the room. Harry turned to see a large and heavy looking door open from behind him. A tall and slim hooded figure stepped out of the shadows.
"Come my pet," the high pitched voice said as the words slithered across his lips. "I have a job for you."
The figure slowly raised his head, his red eyes gleaming and transparent skin shining.
Harry tried to refuse with all his might, but if felt as if he wasn't even controlling his own body. Wait. Why am I on the ground? Harry thought. Oh no.
"Do you not recognize your own master?" Voldemort asked with frustration.
You are not my master! Leave me alone! I hate you! Harry thought before letting out a horrified scream.
Harry's scar felt as if it imploded. Pain not only enveloped his head, but the rest of his body to.
"AHHH!" Harry yelled.
"Harry! Harry! Wake up you stupid git!" Ron yelled restraining Harry who was screaming hysterically. "It's me Ron!" Ron said trying to calm Harry down. "Harry, your scar." Ron said as Harry watched him quietly. Ron slowly raised four of his fingers and touched Harry's forehead and pulled back grabbing his hand. "Ouch!" he yelled. Ron looked at his fingers with concern then showed Harry. A lightning shape was burned into his hand. Harry looked Ron in the eye then ran to the nearest mirror.
Harry's scar was glowing a fading red. "This doesn't look good." Harry said as Ron came running in behind him.
*
"It was what?" Hermione asked in disbelief as she threw her new robes into her school trunk.
"You heard him! It was glowing red!" Ron said before Harry could respond.
"Would you shut up for a second?" Hermione said glaring at Ron. "So you think you were Voldemort's snake again?" Hermione asked looking towards Harry. She slightly glanced at the melting ice pack on his forehead. Harry nodded his head slowly. "Well then I suggest you tell Dumbledore, because it did happen again." said Hermione shutting her trunk with a loud thud.
"Look, I'll tell him once we get to Hogwarts. We'll be leaving in a few hours." said Harry.
"Have you two packed yet?" Hermione asked crossing her arms.
Harry and Ron looked at each other and ran out of Hermione's room.
*
"So who do you think became Prefect?" asked Ron chucking his new Divination book into his trunk.
"Er-I am." said Harry quiet as a mouse.
Ron looked at Harry with his eyebrows raised and then said "Oh."
"Well I'm done. I'm heading down." said Harry picking up his trunk and walking out of the room.
When Harry reached the bottom of the stairs he saw Ginny sitting on top of her trunk.
"Hello Harry." Ginny said lifelessly.
"Hullo Ginny." replied Harry.
"What's up?" Harry asked.
Ginny's eyes glazed over.
"Well, I got an owl from my friend saying that Michael Corrner was going out with, Cho Chang." Ginny said sniffling. "I didn't think he'd find another girlfriend right away, right after we broke up." said Ginny.
Harry realized he hadn't thought about Cho all summer. Was he feeling some old feelings being awakened? No I don't like her anymore more besides, now I like Hermione. Harry thought. Harry realized what he just thought and mentally kicked himself then started blushing furiously.
"What? What is it?" Ginny asked wondering why he was red in the face.
"No it's just," Harry paused and thought quickly of something to say. "Er-that Cho and I had gone out a couple of times and now she's with your old boyfriend." Harry said. That was close. He thought.
"Oh, I see." Ginny said nodding.
Just at the right time Ron came running down the stairs, although he tripped and fell on his face, Harry was glad to see him.
"Finished. I couldn't find my Defense against the Dark Arts book. It happened to be under my bed." said Ron rubbing his cheek.
Mrs. Weasley came out of the kitchen. "All done?" she asked.
"We're still waiting for Hermione." Harry said.
"Well as long as she doesn't take to long we'll be on time." Mrs. Weasley replied smiling.
"Mum, where's dad?" Ginny asked.
"He's doing some business for the Order. Now I wonder where I put that hat." Mrs. Weasley said walking away.
After 5 minutes Hermione came running down the stairs, without falling.
"Sorry I took so long." said Hermione dragging her trunk down the last stair.
"There you are Hermione," said Mrs. Weasley wearing a purple hat with a flower sticking out of the top. "Shall we go now?"
The doorbell rang.
"Filthy, filthy mud-bloods! Half-bloods to!" Mrs. Black screamed.
Mrs. Weasley rushed over to the portrait and pulled the curtains over Mrs. Blacks face.
"Hello Tonks, Moody." said Mrs. Weasley opening the door.
"Hullo." said Tonks who had purple hair, blue eyes, and a nose ring.
"Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny!" said Tonks smiling. "Here let me help you with your trunks." and with a swish of her wand all of their trunks levitated out the open door.
"We should leave now," said Tonks. "It's 9:34. Don't want to be late."
*
The Ministry cars pulled up to the curb. They were finally at Kingscross station.
We're going home. Harry thought.
Harry turned to Hermione who was asleep with her head on his shoulder.
"Hermione," Harry said and as he gently shook her. "We're here."
Hermione's eyes shot open and she gasped. She looked around furiously and then set her eyes on Harry.
"Oh, Harry. It was just you." Hermione said putting her hand on her heart.
For the first time Harry noticed the bags under her eyes from a lack of sleep.
"Hermione, have you been sleeping well lately?" Harry asked with worry.
"Oh of course," said Hermione her eyes shooting left and right. "It's just that I-I've been studying for NEWTs." she said looking thoroughly relieved after she spoke.
"I see," said Harry not believing a word she said. "Well let's go."
Harry and Hermione stepped out of the car. All of their trunks were on trolleys. Harry walked up to his trolley and grabbed the handle and started to walk towards the space in-between platforms 9 and 10. Harry stood in front of the wide wall and slowly walked into it. He walked through the wall just like an open door and vanished. Harry stuck his head out and mouthed 'Come on!' Ron grabbed his trolley and ran through the wall, then Ginny, and finally Hermione.
"Goodbye Mrs. Weasley!" Hermione yelled as she walked through the wall.
"Goodbye." she replied in a whispered voice.
Harry saw the one thing he had been awaiting all summer. The Hogwarts express.
*
Harry, Ron, and Hermione searched for an empty compartment. Ginny went of with some of her friends. The trio entered a compartment which only occupied none other than Luna Lovegood. "Not her again." Ron said rolling his eyes.
"Don't be daft." said Hermione walking into the compartment.
"Hello Hermione, Harry," said Luna pausing. "Ron." she emphasized.
Luna was sitting cross-legged on one of the seats. She had a rolled up issue of the Quibbler grasped in her left hand.
"Hello Luna." Hermione said with a smile.
Hermione's gaze turned to face Ron and he muttered "Hi."
Hermione turned to Harry.
"Hello Luna, have a good summer?" said Harry wanting to get away from Hermione's gaze.
"Good. My father and I went to Tibet. We were searching for Yetis; he's quite an expert on them. He's going to put an article about them in the next issue of the Quibbler." said Luna motioning towards her magazine.
"You've been to Tibet? So have I!" said Hermione with excitement.
Hermione and Luna conversed on almost everything about Tibet; all they left out were the Yetis.
"We better change into our robes." said Ron after about 20 minutes.
*
The food trolley had come around and Harry bought almost one of everything.
"Mmm.what are these?" asked Hermione referring to a pack of chocolate covered ants. "They're shaped like little ants, isn't that cute?" said Hermione.
Ron and Harry sniggered.
"Hermione, I didn't know you ate bugs!" said Harry bursting with laughter.
Hermione's face slowly turned green.
"Excuse me." she said before exiting the compartment.
Just as Hermione was about to open the compartment door it slid open. There was Malfoy and his two goons. Hermione's face slowly turned back to normal. Malfoy looked down and looked into Hermione's eyes, his cold ones piercing her warm ones.
"What do you want Malfoy?" said Hermione through gritted teeth.
"If anything, I wouldn't be talking mud-blood." said Malfoy with a sneer.
Harry and Ron stood up and took a step to where Hermione was standing.
"Answer her question." said Harry coldly glaring into Malfoy's eyes.
"I wasn't talking to you, scar-head or you Weasel King." said Malfoy.
Crabbe and Goyle sniggered.
"Shut up, the both you!" said Hermione.
Harry saw her quickly grab her wand out of her pocket and hide it behind her back.
"Got something back there Granger?" Malfoy asked.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out." said Hermione raising her wand and pointing it at Malfoy.
Malfoy took one look at Hermione's wand and one look into her eyes.
"Common." He said to Crabbe and Goyle as they left.
"That was very brave, what you did." said Luna looking at them.
"He's always been like this." said Hermione sitting down.
"I know. He's always calling me names." said Luna turning the page of her magazine.
"Anyone up for exploding snap? It's a lot better then talking about Malfoy; that stupid git." said Ron.
There was a knock at the compartment door, it slid open. Pansy Parkinson emerged. "Granger, Potter. It's time for our Prefect meeting." she said snidely. Ron looked at Hermione and then Harry.
"Harry? You're a Prefect?" Hermione asked with a sparkle in her eye.
"Erm.yeah," replied Harry. "Look, we'll be back in a few minutes.
Ron looked at Luna and his eyes opened widely. Ron stood up quickly and walked over to Harry.
"Please don't leave me alone, with her." he said whimpering like a dog.
"Sorry Ron, I have to go." said Harry, the sides of his mouth twitching as if his laughter was only held in by a thread.
"Hurry up Harry, we're going to be late." said Hermione grabbing Harry's hand.
"Where are we going?" Harry asked.
"The back of the train. We'll be telling the new prefects all the rules and regulations and what to do when we get to Hogwarts." said Hermione taking a sharp left.
"So that means me?" Harry asked.
"Precisely." said Hermione sliding a compartment door open.
*
Harry and Hermione had been sitting on chairs answering all of the Prefects questions, well actually Hermione was. Harry had been staring of into space and slowly drifted of to sleep.
Harry was in a dark room. He felt his arms and his hair; he was in his own body.
Where am I? Harry thought.
"Leave me alone." Harry heard a voice say.
Is that.is that Hermione? Harry asked himself.
A light suddenly turned on. There was Hermione sitting up on her bed. She put her hand to her head and got up. She didn't seem to see Harry. Harry jumped up and down and waved his arms around. She clearly did not see him, unless she was blind. Harry followed Hermione out of her bedroom and through her open door. He found himself in the bathroom with her.
Uh oh. Harry thought.
Hermione turned on the tap and splashed her face with water. She walked out of the bathroom and Harry followed. She went down a set of stairs and Harry followed. He took one step and fell through. Harry found himself underneath the staircase. He stood there for a moment and walked through the wall. Harry saw a dim light coming from his right. He followed the light trying to feel his way through the dark. He found Hermione sitting on the floor in her living room writing on a piece of parchment.
Would I be intruding on her privacy if I read what she was writing? Nah. Harry thought.
He snuck up behind Hermione. He saw the title The Perfect Prefect scrawled in elegant letters.
The what? Harry thought.
Harry felt a jolt go through him and his eyes opened to see Hermione scowling.
"Harry, how could you fall asleep?" Hermione snapped.
"I-" said Harry getting interrupted.
"Forget it." said Hermione passing him a sheet with the words The Perfect Prefect at the top.
This is definitely weird. Harry thought.
"On this sheet, I have written 5 steps on how to be a Perfect Prefect." Hermione said smiling.
Harry looked at his sheet.
The Perfect Prefect.
Always follow the rules
Never ever lets a trouble-maker of the hook
Doesn't under any circumstances neglect your Prefect benefits
Listens to the Head Boy and Head Girl
Commits to their job
"Number 1," Hermione said clearly. "Always follow the rules. Being a
Prefect you are a role-model to the rest of the students. How will you
look if you are caught out of bed after hours?" said Hermione looking
at Harry.
"Number 2," Hermione paused. "Never ever let a trouble-maker of the
hook. Just because he or she is a friend doesn't mean they don't
deserve punishment." said Hermione punching her hand during each word.
"Number 3," said Hermione smiling. "Don't under any circumstances
neglect your Prefect benefits. For example the Prefects Bathrooms were
made just for us. How would it look if it was a pig sty? No
appreciation whatsoever." Hermione said punching her hand once again.
"Number 4, Listen to the Head Boy and Head Girl. I'm sure you all know
they are one position above us and if they say we have to patrol for
the night, then so be it." said Hermione emphatically.
"And finally, Number 5. Commit to your job. You, all of you," Hermione
said pointing at everyone. "were chosen because you stood out in a
crowd, because you can help make Hogwarts a better place! And if you
don't, what was the point of choosing you as a Prefect? We have lost
many Prefects due to the lack of commitment. Don't let that be you!"
Hermione said slamming her fist one last time against her other hand.
"Wow, Hermione," Harry said as all of the Prefects left the
compartment. "You are a natural leader."
Hermione blushed at his comment.
"I wonder how Ron is holding up with Luna." said Harry.
Hermione burst out laughing.
"She's probably cornered him by now." said Hermione smiling.
"Common, I suppose we'll have to save him then." said Harry.
*
Harry and Hermione entered the compartment. Luna was sitting quite
close to Ron for comfort and was inching towards him more.
"We're back." said Hermione smiling.
"You really took your bloody sweet time didn't you?" Ron said aloud.
The compartment door slid open.
"Hello Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna." said Neville.
"Hi Neville. How was your summer?" said Hermione.
"Good, pretty good." said Neville.
Just as their conversation was about to continue the Hogwarts express
came to a halt. Ron stuck his head out of the window.
"We're here!" He yelled with glee.
*
After the carriage ride up to the castle everyone entered Hogwarts.
Harry and Hermione entered the great hall and started forming the
First years into a straight line.
"First years this way!" Harry yelled melodiously.
"Form a straight line!" Hermione yelled.
Harry and Hermione seated themselves on either side of Ron.
"The sorting ceremony is about to begin." Hermione whispered.
Professor McGonagall came in to the great hall with a 3-legged stool. She placed it in the middle of the hallway and placed the stool down. She then placed an old and used looking hat on the stool.
The hat suddenly came to life and said "Hello." and started with to sing its new song.
Many, many years ago
Four special People met
All having the very same goal
To teach the Children magic best
Slytherin taught the cunning, the purest blood of all
Gryffindor the brave one, never afraid to fall
Ravenclaw the smart ones, always knowing all
Hufflepuff the loyal ones, the truest friends to call
Now the children are divided
Into which they suit best
Which one will you reside?
Now is the time to test
The Great Hall erupted with applause.
McGonagall then took out a rolled up scroll of parchment and said
"First years, you will now be sorted into the houses you will reside in for all of the 7 years you will be at Hogwarts," said McGonagall taking a breath. "Afferly, Sam."
A boy with brown hair and green eyes nervously walked up to the stand. He sat down and the hat was placed on his head.
"Hmmmm.Hufflepuff!" the sorting hat screamed.
The Hufflepuff table cheered as Sam Afferly ran over to his house table.
"Branson, Neil." McGonagall called.
A skinny boy with yellow hair and brown eyes stepped up to the stool.
"Slytherin!" the sorting hat yelled.
The Slytherin table yelled and clapped as the boy went running and sat beside Malfoy who shook his hand.
After 7 more people, Gryffindor still had not received any new first years.
"Winchcroft, Sylvester." McGonagall called.
Sylvester stepped up to the stool and the hat was placed on his head.
"Gryffindor!" the hat yelled.
Harry clapped loudly and cheered with the rest of his table.
4 more people were sorted into Gryffindor.
Harry looked over to the teachers table just as Dumbledore stood to make his announcement.
"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am hoping you all had a wonderful summer. I am looking forward to another year with you all. The Forbidden Forest is of limits, on no account can you enter. Now shall we get on with our feast?" Dumbledore said as he clapped.
Piles and piles of food filled on golden plates spread across the table. Goblets filled with pumpkin juice and immediately everyone started eating. Ron, Harry, and Hermione piled food on their plates and started eating.
*
"Wow. That was by far the most food I've ever ate in one go." said Ron patting his round belly.
"Well I'm of to bed. Goodnight." said Hermione climbing up to the girls Dorms.
"I think I'm going to bed to." said Harry.
"Alright then, goodnight." said Ron.
Harry climbed up and into his dormitory. He flopped down onto his four-poster bed not bothering to change and fell into a dreamless sleep.