A/N: Thankyou to all of my viewers. Hope that you like the next chapters
Disclamer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters.
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Chapter 9: The Big Announcement
Hermione didn't leave her room for the rest of the day. She had her dinner brought up to her. She sent an owl to Harry, Ron and Ginny telling them that she wasn't feeling well and wanted to be left alone.
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Hermione woke up the next morning with a huge headache.
Bang Bang Bang
"Go away," She said to the person banging on her door. She rolled onto her side and closed her eyes.
Draco opened her door and walked over to her bed. He pulled her covers off of her. His jaw dropped. Hermione was wearing a pink spaghetti strap top that had red hearts on it and was wearing matching underware.
"Malfoy! What the hell do you think your doing?" She snapped at him while grabbing her blanket and covering herself up.
Draco shook his head and came to his senses.
"Dumbledore wants everyone in the Great Hall this morning for breakfast. He's going to announce the Ball so he wants all students together to hear it."
"Allright," Hermione said while sitting up and getting ready to take her covers off.
"Uh Malfoy, get out." Draco left her room a little disappointed.
"Idiot," Hermione mumbeld to herself.
She got up walked over to her window and sighed. All she wanted was a peaceful Sunday. Yeah right she thought. The day I have a peaceful day will be the day I marry Draco Malfoy.
She walked over to her closet and picked out her outfit. She wore lowrise bellbottom jeans and a cream colored sweater that buttoned all the way up. She wore a black tanktop underneath the sweater and left the top three buttons undone and she wore white platform tenni shoes. She pulled her hair back into a messy bun with strands of hair falling around her face. She decided not to wear any makeup.
She jogged down the stairs and saw Draco sitting on the couch.
"Are you comming?" She asked kind of motherly like.
"Yeah, I was just waiting for you."
Hermione stopped infront of the door and turned around.
"Why?" She asked with a worried and curios look on her face.
"No need to panic Granger," He said with a smirk."This is why." He handed Hermione a letter.
Hermione took it and read it. It said:
Dear Mr. Malfo and Miss Granger,
Due to the fact that you two are Head Boy and Girl, I expect that you will set a good example to all the other students. I also expect that you will show that students from different houses can get along. Therefore, here is a list of things I would like you to do to prove the facts I mentioned above.
1. You will walk to you classes (the ones that you have together) together.
2. You will be kind and respectful to eachother in front of other students and hopefuly when you are by yourselfs also.
3. You will dance the first dance of every dance or ball together. However, you will not be required to do this at the Halloween Ball.
We have added a table in the Great Hall for Head Boy and Girl and all prefects. The table is located in the front of the Head table.
I will be watching you two carefuly to make sure that you do these things.
Professor Dumbledore
Hermione could see Dumbledore smiling and having that same twinkle in his eye as he wrote this.
"He's lost his mind," Hermione said while shaking her head.
"I've been saying that for years," Draco said rolling his eyes.
"Well, I guess we should go then," Hermione said hesitantly.
"Fine," Draco said with a sigh.
The to walked down to the Great Hall in silence. Draco was a little ways ahead of Hermione. Once they got to the doors Draco stoped and waited for Hermione.
"What are you waiting for?" Hermione asked.
"You."
"Oh."
Draco opened the doors and the two walked in together. Apparently they were the last ones to arrive because the second they walked in everybody turned to look at them.
"Oh brother," Hermione mumbeld.
Dumbledore smiled and motioned for them to sit down. Hermione followed Draco up to the table. Dumbledore was watching the two closely and they noticed.
When they got to the table Draco pulled Hermione's chair out for her. Hermione stopped next to him. She looked at all the students watching them as if they were watching a soap opera. She looked up at Dumbledore who smiled at her. She then looked at Draco who had a look on his face that said sit-the-hell-down-already. She sighed then finally sat down. Draco sat next to her.
Dumbledore stood up to speak.
"Now that everyone is here I have a few announcements to make." He smiled and looked around at all of the students who were watching intently. "First," He continued. "You will all notice that our Head Boy and Girl and all the prefects are sitting at this," He pointed to the table infront of him, " table in front of me. This is where thay will be sitting for every meal for the rest of the year." He paused to make sure that everyone was still listening. "Second, there is going to be a Halloween ball." He stopped for a minute to let everyone clap then he continued. "The theme of the ball is Midevil and Victorian Mascarade. Everyone is required to wear a mask that covers their whole face. We, the staff, suggest that you only tell your close friends what you will be wearing. At the end of the ball your masks will be removed to reveal who you are. This dance of course is only for fourth years and up. Third, the first Hogsmeade trip will be October 27th. Finally, the first Qudditch match will be one week from this comming Saturday. That is all. Please enjoy this beautiful Sunday." With that, breakfast appeared.
The Great Hall filed with its usuall chatter. Most of the talk was of course about the ball.
Hermione just stared at the food, she didn't feel hungry. She looked over at Harry and Ron. They were having a conversation with Neville and Ginny. They both looked up at her and gave her a we-feel-sorry-for-you look. She half smiled at them and turned to her food.
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"Poor Hermione," Neville said while looking up at her.
"Yeah. She looks so sad," Ginny added.
"I bet Malfoy did something to her," Ron said with hatred in his voice.
"No, I dont think he did," Harry added.
The other three looked at him like he was a traitor.
"Are you bloody insane? Of course he did something to her," Ron said almost yelling.
"I seriously dont think he did anything," Harry argued back.
Befor Ron could argue back, Hermione walked up to them.
"Good morning everyone," She said with a half hearted smile.
"Morning 'Mione. How are you?" Ron asked.
"Tired. I think I'm going to go back to my room and sleep a little more. I'll catch up with you later, okay."
"Okay 'Mione," Harry said.
They all waved bye to her as she walked out of the Great Hall.
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Tap Tap Tap
Hermione woke up to something tapping on her window. She looked at her clock. It read 6:00 pm.
"Holy crap. I sleept all day," She said sitting up inher bed.
Tap Tap Tap
She looked over at her window and there was Hedwige tapping, trying to get Hermione's attention.
Hermione walked over to the window and let Hedwige in. The snowy white owl landed on Hermione's shoulder and stuck her leg out. Hermione took the letter and gave Hedwige a treat who then flew out the window. Hermione sat on her window seal and read the letter.
Hermione,
Ron and I are going to visit Hagrid after dinner if you want to come with us. If you do we will meet you outside the steps at 8:00.
Harry
She folded the letter up and put in on her desk. She left her room and headed down to the bathroom.
As she came out of the bathroom she noticed Draco asleep on the couch. She looked at the clock on the fireplace mantel, 6:20. I better wake him up she thought.
"Malfoy wake up," She said gently shaking him.
Draco slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Hermione.
"What is it Granger?" He snapped. Hermione rolled her eyes (she does that a lot in this story, sorry).
"Were going to be late for dinner."
Draco jumped up.
"Well then, what are we waiting for."
He grabbed Hermione's wrist, ran through the portrait hole and down the stairs.
"Malfoy, you can let go of me now," Hermione said.
He obviously wasn't listening, he just kept running with her. They ran past the Gryffindor entrance and right past Ron, Harry and Ginny. Hermione gave them a sorry look as she went past them.
"What the hell was that?" Ron snareld.
"I have no idea," Ginny replied.
Once they reached the Great Hall Draco dropped Hermione's hand and opened the door for her.
"Um, thanks," Hermione said while walking through the door.
"Uh huh."
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Dinner was very uneventful. Hermione couldnt wait to hang out with Ron and Harry after dinner. Hermione watched the two finish their meal and head out the doors. She waited about five minutes then left.
"Ron! Harry!" She yelled at them. She ran up to them and gave them both a big hug. "I'm so glad to see you guys."
"Whoa 'Mione. We're glad to see you too," Harry said with a little laugh.
The three headed off towards Hagrid's. They knocked on the door and fang started barking. The door swung open. Without saying a word Hagrid grabbed the three, pulled them into the hut and slammed the door. The three had terriffied looks on their faces.
"Er...sorry bou tha. Jus bein careful thas all," Hagrid replied while rubbing the back og his neck. The three nodded.
"Well," Hagrid started. "Have er sea." The three sat down in the chairs at the giant table. The chairs were so big that Hermione's feet dangeld.
"How are you Hagrid?" Hermione asked politely.
"I'm good. How bou yer three?"
"Fine," Ron and Harry answerd in unison.
"Terrible," Hermione said while putting her face in her hands.
"Huh," Harry replied.
"Is it Malfoy?" Ron asked while clenching his fists.
"No," Hermione started. "Actually, it's Dumbledore."
"What?" Harry gasped.
"It's just..." Hermione told them about the letter Dumbledore sent Draco and her.
"No offense, but I think that Dumbledore's loosing his mind," Ron stated.
"Yea. That sucks 'Mionw," Harry added.
"Na, don say tha. Dumbledore's jus doin wha is bes fer Hogwarts. He jus wan's everyone to ge' along," Hagrid said.
"Yeah I guess," Hermione mumbeld.
"So Hagrid, what did you do this summer?" Harry asked.
"O, it was grea'. I go' ter take Grawp back ter the mountains with ther res' of the good giant's."
"Thats great Hagrid. How did it go?" Hermione asked.
Hermione would soon come to regret asking that question.
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2 hours later
"An thas when I ga' back," Hagrid finished.
Yes! He's done, Hermione thought to herself. She'd been trying desperately to pay attention to Hagrid the whole time. Harry was off in his own little world and Ron had been dosing on and off. Hermione nudged Ron on the arm.
"Bloody Hell! What?" Ron snapped while practicaly falling off his chair. Hermione gave him a stern look and moved her eyes to Hagrid.
"Sounds like you had a bloody great summer," Ron said.
BANG!!!. A loud noise came from behind Hagrids house.
"What the," Harry said jumping up. Ron and Hermione jumped up after him.
The three ran over to the window. There was some sort of creature in Hagrids garden.
"What the hell is that?" Ron asked with fear in his eyes.
Before he got an awnser a streak of red light came from Hermione's wand and hit the creature. It fell to the ground. Hagrid ran out the back door and to the creature. The trio followed him.
"Like I said before, what is it?" Ron was really confused.
"That is a Gryffin," Hermione answerd.
"Whats it doing here?" Harry asked.
"I don' know," Hagrid said while tying the Gryffin up.
"Guys. It's getting late, we better head back," Hermione said. The guys nodded.
The three said bye to Hagrid who was now moving the creature, and headed back to the castle. Hermione bid the boys goodnight and headed up to her room.
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A/N: What did ya think? How was the spelling?
Disclamer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters.
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Chapter 9: The Big Announcement
Hermione didn't leave her room for the rest of the day. She had her dinner brought up to her. She sent an owl to Harry, Ron and Ginny telling them that she wasn't feeling well and wanted to be left alone.
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Hermione woke up the next morning with a huge headache.
Bang Bang Bang
"Go away," She said to the person banging on her door. She rolled onto her side and closed her eyes.
Draco opened her door and walked over to her bed. He pulled her covers off of her. His jaw dropped. Hermione was wearing a pink spaghetti strap top that had red hearts on it and was wearing matching underware.
"Malfoy! What the hell do you think your doing?" She snapped at him while grabbing her blanket and covering herself up.
Draco shook his head and came to his senses.
"Dumbledore wants everyone in the Great Hall this morning for breakfast. He's going to announce the Ball so he wants all students together to hear it."
"Allright," Hermione said while sitting up and getting ready to take her covers off.
"Uh Malfoy, get out." Draco left her room a little disappointed.
"Idiot," Hermione mumbeld to herself.
She got up walked over to her window and sighed. All she wanted was a peaceful Sunday. Yeah right she thought. The day I have a peaceful day will be the day I marry Draco Malfoy.
She walked over to her closet and picked out her outfit. She wore lowrise bellbottom jeans and a cream colored sweater that buttoned all the way up. She wore a black tanktop underneath the sweater and left the top three buttons undone and she wore white platform tenni shoes. She pulled her hair back into a messy bun with strands of hair falling around her face. She decided not to wear any makeup.
She jogged down the stairs and saw Draco sitting on the couch.
"Are you comming?" She asked kind of motherly like.
"Yeah, I was just waiting for you."
Hermione stopped infront of the door and turned around.
"Why?" She asked with a worried and curios look on her face.
"No need to panic Granger," He said with a smirk."This is why." He handed Hermione a letter.
Hermione took it and read it. It said:
Dear Mr. Malfo and Miss Granger,
Due to the fact that you two are Head Boy and Girl, I expect that you will set a good example to all the other students. I also expect that you will show that students from different houses can get along. Therefore, here is a list of things I would like you to do to prove the facts I mentioned above.
1. You will walk to you classes (the ones that you have together) together.
2. You will be kind and respectful to eachother in front of other students and hopefuly when you are by yourselfs also.
3. You will dance the first dance of every dance or ball together. However, you will not be required to do this at the Halloween Ball.
We have added a table in the Great Hall for Head Boy and Girl and all prefects. The table is located in the front of the Head table.
I will be watching you two carefuly to make sure that you do these things.
Professor Dumbledore
Hermione could see Dumbledore smiling and having that same twinkle in his eye as he wrote this.
"He's lost his mind," Hermione said while shaking her head.
"I've been saying that for years," Draco said rolling his eyes.
"Well, I guess we should go then," Hermione said hesitantly.
"Fine," Draco said with a sigh.
The to walked down to the Great Hall in silence. Draco was a little ways ahead of Hermione. Once they got to the doors Draco stoped and waited for Hermione.
"What are you waiting for?" Hermione asked.
"You."
"Oh."
Draco opened the doors and the two walked in together. Apparently they were the last ones to arrive because the second they walked in everybody turned to look at them.
"Oh brother," Hermione mumbeld.
Dumbledore smiled and motioned for them to sit down. Hermione followed Draco up to the table. Dumbledore was watching the two closely and they noticed.
When they got to the table Draco pulled Hermione's chair out for her. Hermione stopped next to him. She looked at all the students watching them as if they were watching a soap opera. She looked up at Dumbledore who smiled at her. She then looked at Draco who had a look on his face that said sit-the-hell-down-already. She sighed then finally sat down. Draco sat next to her.
Dumbledore stood up to speak.
"Now that everyone is here I have a few announcements to make." He smiled and looked around at all of the students who were watching intently. "First," He continued. "You will all notice that our Head Boy and Girl and all the prefects are sitting at this," He pointed to the table infront of him, " table in front of me. This is where thay will be sitting for every meal for the rest of the year." He paused to make sure that everyone was still listening. "Second, there is going to be a Halloween ball." He stopped for a minute to let everyone clap then he continued. "The theme of the ball is Midevil and Victorian Mascarade. Everyone is required to wear a mask that covers their whole face. We, the staff, suggest that you only tell your close friends what you will be wearing. At the end of the ball your masks will be removed to reveal who you are. This dance of course is only for fourth years and up. Third, the first Hogsmeade trip will be October 27th. Finally, the first Qudditch match will be one week from this comming Saturday. That is all. Please enjoy this beautiful Sunday." With that, breakfast appeared.
The Great Hall filed with its usuall chatter. Most of the talk was of course about the ball.
Hermione just stared at the food, she didn't feel hungry. She looked over at Harry and Ron. They were having a conversation with Neville and Ginny. They both looked up at her and gave her a we-feel-sorry-for-you look. She half smiled at them and turned to her food.
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"Poor Hermione," Neville said while looking up at her.
"Yeah. She looks so sad," Ginny added.
"I bet Malfoy did something to her," Ron said with hatred in his voice.
"No, I dont think he did," Harry added.
The other three looked at him like he was a traitor.
"Are you bloody insane? Of course he did something to her," Ron said almost yelling.
"I seriously dont think he did anything," Harry argued back.
Befor Ron could argue back, Hermione walked up to them.
"Good morning everyone," She said with a half hearted smile.
"Morning 'Mione. How are you?" Ron asked.
"Tired. I think I'm going to go back to my room and sleep a little more. I'll catch up with you later, okay."
"Okay 'Mione," Harry said.
They all waved bye to her as she walked out of the Great Hall.
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Tap Tap Tap
Hermione woke up to something tapping on her window. She looked at her clock. It read 6:00 pm.
"Holy crap. I sleept all day," She said sitting up inher bed.
Tap Tap Tap
She looked over at her window and there was Hedwige tapping, trying to get Hermione's attention.
Hermione walked over to the window and let Hedwige in. The snowy white owl landed on Hermione's shoulder and stuck her leg out. Hermione took the letter and gave Hedwige a treat who then flew out the window. Hermione sat on her window seal and read the letter.
Hermione,
Ron and I are going to visit Hagrid after dinner if you want to come with us. If you do we will meet you outside the steps at 8:00.
Harry
She folded the letter up and put in on her desk. She left her room and headed down to the bathroom.
As she came out of the bathroom she noticed Draco asleep on the couch. She looked at the clock on the fireplace mantel, 6:20. I better wake him up she thought.
"Malfoy wake up," She said gently shaking him.
Draco slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Hermione.
"What is it Granger?" He snapped. Hermione rolled her eyes (she does that a lot in this story, sorry).
"Were going to be late for dinner."
Draco jumped up.
"Well then, what are we waiting for."
He grabbed Hermione's wrist, ran through the portrait hole and down the stairs.
"Malfoy, you can let go of me now," Hermione said.
He obviously wasn't listening, he just kept running with her. They ran past the Gryffindor entrance and right past Ron, Harry and Ginny. Hermione gave them a sorry look as she went past them.
"What the hell was that?" Ron snareld.
"I have no idea," Ginny replied.
Once they reached the Great Hall Draco dropped Hermione's hand and opened the door for her.
"Um, thanks," Hermione said while walking through the door.
"Uh huh."
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Dinner was very uneventful. Hermione couldnt wait to hang out with Ron and Harry after dinner. Hermione watched the two finish their meal and head out the doors. She waited about five minutes then left.
"Ron! Harry!" She yelled at them. She ran up to them and gave them both a big hug. "I'm so glad to see you guys."
"Whoa 'Mione. We're glad to see you too," Harry said with a little laugh.
The three headed off towards Hagrid's. They knocked on the door and fang started barking. The door swung open. Without saying a word Hagrid grabbed the three, pulled them into the hut and slammed the door. The three had terriffied looks on their faces.
"Er...sorry bou tha. Jus bein careful thas all," Hagrid replied while rubbing the back og his neck. The three nodded.
"Well," Hagrid started. "Have er sea." The three sat down in the chairs at the giant table. The chairs were so big that Hermione's feet dangeld.
"How are you Hagrid?" Hermione asked politely.
"I'm good. How bou yer three?"
"Fine," Ron and Harry answerd in unison.
"Terrible," Hermione said while putting her face in her hands.
"Huh," Harry replied.
"Is it Malfoy?" Ron asked while clenching his fists.
"No," Hermione started. "Actually, it's Dumbledore."
"What?" Harry gasped.
"It's just..." Hermione told them about the letter Dumbledore sent Draco and her.
"No offense, but I think that Dumbledore's loosing his mind," Ron stated.
"Yea. That sucks 'Mionw," Harry added.
"Na, don say tha. Dumbledore's jus doin wha is bes fer Hogwarts. He jus wan's everyone to ge' along," Hagrid said.
"Yeah I guess," Hermione mumbeld.
"So Hagrid, what did you do this summer?" Harry asked.
"O, it was grea'. I go' ter take Grawp back ter the mountains with ther res' of the good giant's."
"Thats great Hagrid. How did it go?" Hermione asked.
Hermione would soon come to regret asking that question.
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2 hours later
"An thas when I ga' back," Hagrid finished.
Yes! He's done, Hermione thought to herself. She'd been trying desperately to pay attention to Hagrid the whole time. Harry was off in his own little world and Ron had been dosing on and off. Hermione nudged Ron on the arm.
"Bloody Hell! What?" Ron snapped while practicaly falling off his chair. Hermione gave him a stern look and moved her eyes to Hagrid.
"Sounds like you had a bloody great summer," Ron said.
BANG!!!. A loud noise came from behind Hagrids house.
"What the," Harry said jumping up. Ron and Hermione jumped up after him.
The three ran over to the window. There was some sort of creature in Hagrids garden.
"What the hell is that?" Ron asked with fear in his eyes.
Before he got an awnser a streak of red light came from Hermione's wand and hit the creature. It fell to the ground. Hagrid ran out the back door and to the creature. The trio followed him.
"Like I said before, what is it?" Ron was really confused.
"That is a Gryffin," Hermione answerd.
"Whats it doing here?" Harry asked.
"I don' know," Hagrid said while tying the Gryffin up.
"Guys. It's getting late, we better head back," Hermione said. The guys nodded.
The three said bye to Hagrid who was now moving the creature, and headed back to the castle. Hermione bid the boys goodnight and headed up to her room.
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A/N: What did ya think? How was the spelling?