Disclaimer: Whether I want to admit it or not, I do not own any Characters that you may recognize. I have an imagination; however if I had J.K. Rowling's I wouldn't be posting Fan Fiction. There may be some new characters that I of course made up but then who knows I may have picked up them some place too. I am also sure the plot may be somewhat different but not completely original.

My Dearest Readers,

It saddens me deeply to say that I, TimidOne, Goddess in disguise, has made a grievous error. There for I am using my otherworldly powers to banish Muggle born Colin and Dennis Creevey from my world of Harry Potter. They will be sadly missed by many and grieved by all.

Your Author and Saddened Goddess,

TimidOne

Chapter 5

Our Rooms

After the feast was over Hermione made her way to see her head of house, "Good evening Professor Bell."

"Hermione Granger, don't you even dare. It's Katie to you unless we are in class. Now give me hug." The two women embraced.

They heard someone clearing their voice behind them and turned around. A sarcastic voice said "Katie how nice to see you."

"Five points from Slytherin Mr. Malfoy. I did not give you leave to use my first name. However in all fairness you may call me Katie outside of class as well." She smirked at Hermione and sat down. She then proceeded to explain this year's arrangement.

"Draco and Hermione as you have already been apprised of; you will be sharing a common room and bathroom. Here are the directions to your room. You password is Solidarity. You each will have your own bedroom, here are your keys. And do not lose them; no spell will work to open your doors. Professor McGonagall has a copy as do I and Professor Snape."

"You do realize Professor Bell", Draco drawled "I will be complaining to my father about these arrangements."

Katie sighed "You may try Mr. Malfoy, however it will do you no good these orders are straight form Dumbledore himself. It is your job to give the prefects directions to their dorms and their passwords. You must remember them also. They are as follows.

7th Year

Unity

6th year

Trust

5th Year

Constant Vigilance

"I've noticed a pattern" Draco said sarcastically.

Hermione raised her brows and in the same tone said "You think?"

Before anymore could be said Katie interrupted "Here is the list of dorms, and Hogsmeade visits. Give these to the prefects please. I want you to assign three of them to plan the Yule ball using this year's school theme. 'Together we can accomplish anything.' Please use one from each year.

Last thing, each of you must choose a first year to mentor throughout the year. You will help them with any problems they may have. They will also be allowed to attend the functions that you do, such as Hogsmeade and the Yule ball. House points will be earned on how well you get along with the student. Please let me know by tomorrow whom you have chosen for Yule Ball and to mentor. Malfoy please see to the Prefects, Hermione I need to speak to you for a moment. Don't worry Mr. Malfoy she will be with you soon..."

"Like I care" he sniffed.

"What's up Katie?" Hermione asked.

"Before you arrived here I got an owl from Professor McGonagall. She would like you to mentor Aaron Keller. Would that be a problem?"

"Actually no I was planning on picking him anyway. Any special reason?"

"McGonagall didn't say. She did however ask for you to meet with her after you had seen your room and settled in."

"I will do that. I was nice seeing you again Katie. I better go catch up with Malfoy before he goads Ron into pouncing on him."

Katie laughed and waved goodbye.

"Now as I said I am in charge."

"In charge of what Malfoy?" Hermione asked "Ferrets are us? Just cut the crap. Everyone have your room assignments? Patrol hours will be marked on your notice boards. Any questions? No? Ok you may leave."

She nodded to Draco. "Malfoy"

"Granger! Stop! How dare you? Take over like some kind of queen and then walk off. Who in the hell do you think you are?" Malfoy was furious.

In a calm voice she replied, "Hermione Granger, head girl, pleased to meet you. Now get this straight Malfoy, my appearance is not the only thing that has changed this year. Now good evening."

She slid past him and practically marched up to their room. She heard Malfoy muttering behind her. Something about mudbloods and bitches.

Finally she had reached the portrait.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

Hermione almost laughed at the soldier in the portrait but reconsidered after she saw that he was absolutely serious. "Hermione Granger head girl" "Draco Malfoy, head boy". She leaned close to the picture and whispered, "Order of Ferret first class".

The portrait looked impressed and said "Sir is it is an honor and a pleasure to meet a member of the order." Draco was puzzled but was in too much of a hurry to get away from Hermione. He pushed past her and said to the portrait. "Solidarity." The portrait opened letting Draco pass. Hermione followed quickly taking in her surroundings.

She had assumed that since it was a common room and they were trying to promote house unity it would be a combination of their two colors. However it was white. Absolutely no color anywhere. There were instructions on the door saying that they may decorate however they choose. They may not use their house colors though. Hermione decided it was time to pass the olive branch. "You decorate it Malfoy I have something I need to do. I have a feeling that whatever you choose will be fine. Do me a favor though. Save me some hot water."

"Whatever Granger."

Dracos P.O.V.

What a crappy room. White? What the hell? Then he saw the notice. Oh great she going to want pink or some foo foo color. What did she just say? I can choose the colors? Is she joking? Save her hot water? As if. And where is she going anyway? To meet Potty and Weasel? What do I care?

"Whatever Granger."

He watched her walk out and then turned back to the room. "Time to get to work."

Up in McGonagall's office, Hermione found Ron and Harry already seated. "McGonagall summon you?" Harry asked.

"Yes. Look guys after this meeting I really need to relax. Do you think we can finish our conversation tomorrow?"

"Sure thing Mione. We're wiped too." Said Ron.

"Thank you all for joining us." The trio looked up and saw Professors McGonagall and Snape enter the room.

Harry Ron and Hermione all began talking at once. McGonagall held up her hand. "Please just listen then if you have any questions after I will be more than happy to answer them. As I am sure you have heard by now Dumbledore is missing. He did however leave a note for professor Snape and me. Ms Granger will you do the honors?" She handed the note to Hermione and sat down.

Hermione cleared her throat and began reading.

My dearest Minerva and Severus,

I have decided to go on vacation. I am sure you will agree with me that I deserve it. It has been many decades since I have had the pleasure, therefore I will not be accepting any posts. This means no owls. I know I have left some very important matters unattended. I leave them now in your capable hands. To you Miss Granger I ask that you research wizarding fairy tales for me. Misters Potter and Weasley, please continue you the research I have given you. Finally I ask that the three of you take a special interest in a new first year. He will need your friendship soon. Do not worry my good friends. Remember as long as there are those who are loyal to me I will never leave Hogwarts. When you need me I will be there.

Yours Truly,

Albus Dumbledore

"Any questions?" McGonagall asked as Hermione handed her the letter.

"Only one professor" This came from Hermione. "Why wizarding fairytales?"

"Miss Granger as I have known you for many years I am quite sure that you had memorized what the sorting hat said earlier this evening. Am I correct?" Hermione nodded. "Good the hats song was similar to and old tale. I suggest that you contact a Narcissa Malfoy. She had once been a wizarding primary school teacher. She should know every fairy tale written. Wizarding or muggle."

No offense Professor but how am I supposed to get in contact with her? She would never take an owl from me."

For the first time since entered the room Professor Snape spoke. "Perhaps I can be of assistance Miss Granger. Let me ask you who your new roommate is?"

"He wants me to ask Malfoy?" she thought. "No fricken way."

McGonagall stood. "Before you leave I ask you to keep your eyes and ears open. It seems there will be some strange goings on this year."

"When isn't there?" Harry asked.

Hermione's P.O.V.

Oh my Lord this is fantastic. He couldn't have done this by himself. She surveyed they room. Draco had decorated the walls a deep purple with gold strips running thru it. The couches were a royal blue with silver lining. And the carpet, my god it was gorgeous. Some how he had managed to combine all the colors in the room it was a purplish blue with ribbons of silver and gold throughout it. Well let me see what my room looks like. She took out her key and unlocked her door. Her room was decorated in the same colors as the wall. Wow it's beautiful. Wait a minute. Malfoy, get in her now.

"What do you want now Granger?"

"How did you decorate my room? How did you break in?"

"Use you common sense Granger. That is if you have any. How could I break in there is no way a spell would have worked remember? After I decorated the common room, the bathroom and my room automatically were decorated to match. See for yourself."

Sure enough the bathroom was the same deep colors as the carpet and Dracos room that of the couches.

"Now if you are done being hysterical I suggest we select who will be doing the Yule ball. I really don't want to see you tomorrow."

"I agree Malfoy the less I see of you the better."

"I assume you want Weasley from 7th year." he said.

"Actually Malfoy I don't. I suggest Pansy. I may not like her personally but her fashion sense is unbelievable. I also suggest Ginny Weasley for 6th year for the same reasons."

"Agreed" said Draco. "For 5th year I say we use Jeska Heart from Hufflepuff. I assume the Ravenclaw prefect will be too busy with studies."

"Sounds good to me."

"Well Granger I've had about all of you I can take for one day. I'm going to bed."

"Wait! Malfoy I need your help." Hermione groaned. "Oh god what did I just get myself in to?"