Granger broke my thought pattern when she asked me that first question. I barely heard her. Dumbledore neglected to tell me about a meeting? That's pretty strange. But it seems logical that he would tell us about the new girl. After all we will probably be the ones tutoring her to catch her up in classes and such.
Granger seriously needs to calm down. She got all worked up when I said we should go to the meeting together. Really, it was like we are going to ruin our reputations or something if we walk somewhere. Well actually now that I think about it, when my father was still around I wouldn't be caught dead walking with Granger anywhere. Not that I ever minded her as much as I mind Potter but because if my father got wind of it I would be in big trouble. But that is definitely not a problem now.
It was last year when it happened. It was even in the newspaper. Of course, the paper had just stated the blurry truth. What had actually happened was after Voldemort's last defeat by none other than Harry Potter, my father was angry that a kid could ruin the dark plans so easily. So he began a campaign to over rule Voldemort. Some Deatheaters took kindly to the idea, but other who were devastatingly loyal to the dark lord formed a band against him. Eventually the deatheaters broke into the Malfoy Manor and killed my father, no doubt with one of the forbidden curses. With Lucius gone, I inherited everything of his. My mother has became a woman I never knew, since they were married Lucius had had her under the impervious curse to control her actions. Now I have the loving family that I had once dreamed of. It might seem broken to some people, but it's been a hell of a lot better.
"You ready?" Granger did it again. She snapped me out of my thoughts and back to seeing her standing next to me with her messenger bag on her shoulder.
"Yea." I stood up and grabbed my notebook and quill.
It was still pretty early. Most people didn't wake up until around 11 on the weekends, and it was only 9:45. Dumbledore's office had a bunch of different entrances I'm sure. But Granger was in the lead and I followed her to the golden eagle statue.
"Do you remember the password?" She asked me a little shyly. I couldn't hold back a smirk.
"Berty Botts Every Flavor Beans." The eagle spun 180 degrees to the left, "Really, what would you do without me?" I said as we walked up the newly formed steps.
"Live a meaningful life?" I could have sworn I heard her murmur. No time to question her though, the doors to Dumbledore's office were wide open.
"Good morning, headmaster."
~ Hermione's POV
My polite greeting was soiled because Malfoy said it at the same time as me.
"Miss. Granger it is nice to see you. And Mr. Malfoy, isn't this a pleasant surprise!" Dumbledore welcomed waving them further into the massive office. Sitting on the corner of his desk was the mysterious girl that Malfoy told me about.
Her outfit suggests that she is in the muggle military. Cute, but weird. Oh and killer boots! If only Lavender could hear me now...!
"I'm sorry headmaster, but did you not want to see us both?" Malfoy questioned with surprisingly sincere politeness.
"Actually no, this meeting was only for Hermione."
With a slight nod to both Dumbledore and the mysterious girl Malfoy turned to leave,
"Wait!" He turned around to see that the girl had gotten up from her seated position and was now standing a foot from him. "I certainly don't mind him being here and I'm positive that Hermione doesn't have any objections. It might actually be quite a relief on her part to have a friend present." The girl spoke with poise.
Now, I'm confused.
"Uh, if you don't mind me asking who are you and what is this all about?" I asked without much thinking, and I regretted paying such disrespect. It must have shown on my face,
"Dear Hermione," The girl smiled and looked directly at her, "My name is Sue Ellen and I'm your grandmother."
AN: Cliffy, sorry. But don't worry I update nearly everyday. (thats why I'm your fave author, you know it, I know it. Its all good)
