an: sorry it has taken so long to update my computer has been playing
up lucky my laptop is fine well here is the third chapter of my story
finally enjoy!!! I've even given you a taster of the next chapter at
the bottom.
Never underestimate a Granger
chapter 3
Ron and Hermione sat on consecutive beds facing each other with harry sitting on a chair in between the two beds they had just been seen to by Madame Pomfrey and were awaiting professor Green's arrival with Professor dumbledore. the trio were in fact discussing the new DADA teacher "well she's definatly hiding something" Ron said he was convinced that their teacher was either evil or followed voldemort "no. I don't think she is" Harry repied "i mean look at how she dealt with those deatheaters it was rather vicious, don't you agree Hermione?" "um well she's definatly well qualified maybe she's an auror here as a teacher to protect you" Hermione reasoned as they continued there discussion the doors of the hospital wing opened and in strode Professors Dumbledore and Green. Professor Green had an amused look on her face almost as if she knew who they had been talking about and to everyones surprise hermione was scowling at her with a look to rival snape's.
"You know Miss Granger you shouldn't pull faces the wind may change and your face could get stuck like that" Prof. Green drawled amusedly and hermiones scowl deepened, it was apparent to everyone present that Hermione Granger detested the professor. Professor Dumbledore decided now would be a good time to intervene before any bloodshed preferably, "ah I believe you three have something you wish to tell me?" he enquired. As the trio all, hesitantly at first, recounted their garden adventure by the end of their tale Dumbledore looked very serious and worried "this is indeed cause for worry, I shall inform the members of staff and the order at once. We should be on full alert in case there are any more attacks" as he paused for breath Harry interjected "what can we do professor. We want to help!!" "indeed Harry I suspected as much but first i must inform the others" without a further word he hurried out of the hospital wing intent on his imediate duties leaving Prof.
Green to deal with Ron, Hermione and Harry. "Well Poppy" she said to the nurse "when will they be able to leave?"
"Well I really should keep Mr Weasley and Miss. Granger overnight to be safe, but I'm sure they wish to leave" as the three almost instantly headed towards the doors they were stopped short by the nurse "as long as they are with you for the rest of the evening they may leave otherwise they stay" with this she gave them all a stern glare. Ron and Harry quickly agreed what better opurtunity to learn about the new teacher, Hermione agreed with more grumbling than normal and so soon they were all seated comfortably around a cosy fire in Prof. Greens personal chambers. Harry and Ron swiftly assailed Prof. Green with questions asking them all in quick succession, at least they had the good grace to blush when she laughingly asked them what they were up to "well you know what monty python always says don't you?" she asked "always look on the bright side of life" Harry said confused simulteaneously as Hermione said "always expect the spanish inqusition" exactly Prof. Green replied "Look you lot I'm not on Voldemorts side but I'm not batting for your team ok?" as usual the boys were no less confused "what I mean is that you can trust me but we're not friends" "then I'm not so sure I want to trust you" Harry replied, looking cold and determined. and Prof. Green looked just as cold and determined when she replied "you proberly won't but I very much doubt you'll have a choice" there was a moment of awkward silence as Prof. Green and Harry had a silent battle of wills, which Harry eventually lost. "well Ithink its late enough, now off to bed with you all, I'll walk you back to your common room"
she said amicably, yet again astonishing them with her swift mood changes.
As they were walking back to the common room in a frigid silence Prof. Green tried to mend the bridges "really Harry you have no reason to distrust me, but I am here to help even if you don't want me here I can teach you new thnigs if you'll let me but you have to trust harry. The wizarding world is doomed without trust. Remember I trust you." Harry didn't reply instead he chose to ignore her but hes mind was racing arguing within himself, whether to trust her or not, merlin knows they needed more competant fighters on their side the order was not enough. And there was only so much one boy and his two friends could do. Once he'd finally reached a decision it was too late they were already at the common room. As Hermione muttered the password softly to the fat lady, Ron and Hermione quckly climbed in each exhausted after the day, well Ron was exhausted Hermione wished to at least start her homework today. Harry lingered at the portrait and as Prof. Green turned to go he stopped her with one hand on her arm, as she turned round slowly with and intrusive look harry looked directly into her eyes,
and said "I'm willing to trust you." Prof. Green yet again turned to go and yet again Harry stopped her "but I will hurt you if you betray me or my friends" and Prof. Green knew he meant it. and then she believed that maybe the wizarding world did have a chance after all. After the portrait had swung shut on the common room Harry surveyed it and only saw Hermione peering at him from behind her books "I think you made the right choice, and HELL I don't even like thE woman" this of course had the desired affect and Harry burst out laughing glad he had his friends and feeling better then he had since the first DADA lesson "your right 'mione, night now don't stay up too late with your books" he said teasingly "I won't" she replied to his disapearing back.
If anyone had bothered looking out of the window shortly after this interaction they would have seen a figure sneaking out of the school headed towards Hogsmeade and would have been instantly suspicious, and if they and looked for a little while longer they would have seen another figure slip out of the main doors and stride towards the forbidden forest undeterred and would have yet again been suspicious. Figures did not creep out after dark at Hogwarts especially in these newly dark times bad things were afoot and people were choosing sides, and some were choosing the wrong side.
Miles and miles away a deatheater meeting was taking place "so you are all certain of what the plan is" a certain well known dark lord cryed out to his followers all who which assured they were prepared there was a definite atmosphere of excitment soon the whole wizarding world would all once again fear his name and then soon the entire muggle world as well. Of course you know what they say about the best well laid plans. For neither the dark lord or his followers knew that all his carefully plotted plans were being foiled as they spoke. Within the darkest of his own mind Lord Voldemort or Tom to those closest and furthest from him knew him as, knew that even his most loyal followers knew not of all his plans but soon all would know, especially that annoying gryffindor brat and that bumbling headmaster, this dark lord still had a few aces up his sleeve.
In a glade in the forbidden forest a certain new professor was deep in conversation "you sure" she muttered "of course I am" a deep male voice replied "I'm not a complete dunce. You know I don't know why I put up with you." "it's because you love me"
she replied a quirky smile showing a hint of dimples then suddenly straightened again "but if this is true! You know what it means!"
she exclaimed "I know exactly what this means" the msterious deep voice replied "but worrying will do no good you know that. It's basic training" "I know. I know I just can't help it this is more personal I need to protect- she was cut off "yes I know this part, relax we're professionals, now get back to school you dont want to arrise suspicion and from the sound of it, it won't take much. Are you sure she recognised you?" Prof. Green relentented "ok ok I'll go back, your right as usual. And of course I'm sure she recognized me I expected her too. bye see ya soon" the two shared a quick hug "love ya" "love ya too." As the two parted and quickly left each had racing thoughts and both were dreading the start of the action and yet each were comforted by the fact that the other was there.
chapter 4
As Professor Green slipped back in through the main doors she shut them softly and turned around stifiling a scream she unexpectedly found herself staring into two unmoving, unflinching, ice cold, black eyes.....
Never underestimate a Granger
chapter 3
Ron and Hermione sat on consecutive beds facing each other with harry sitting on a chair in between the two beds they had just been seen to by Madame Pomfrey and were awaiting professor Green's arrival with Professor dumbledore. the trio were in fact discussing the new DADA teacher "well she's definatly hiding something" Ron said he was convinced that their teacher was either evil or followed voldemort "no. I don't think she is" Harry repied "i mean look at how she dealt with those deatheaters it was rather vicious, don't you agree Hermione?" "um well she's definatly well qualified maybe she's an auror here as a teacher to protect you" Hermione reasoned as they continued there discussion the doors of the hospital wing opened and in strode Professors Dumbledore and Green. Professor Green had an amused look on her face almost as if she knew who they had been talking about and to everyones surprise hermione was scowling at her with a look to rival snape's.
"You know Miss Granger you shouldn't pull faces the wind may change and your face could get stuck like that" Prof. Green drawled amusedly and hermiones scowl deepened, it was apparent to everyone present that Hermione Granger detested the professor. Professor Dumbledore decided now would be a good time to intervene before any bloodshed preferably, "ah I believe you three have something you wish to tell me?" he enquired. As the trio all, hesitantly at first, recounted their garden adventure by the end of their tale Dumbledore looked very serious and worried "this is indeed cause for worry, I shall inform the members of staff and the order at once. We should be on full alert in case there are any more attacks" as he paused for breath Harry interjected "what can we do professor. We want to help!!" "indeed Harry I suspected as much but first i must inform the others" without a further word he hurried out of the hospital wing intent on his imediate duties leaving Prof.
Green to deal with Ron, Hermione and Harry. "Well Poppy" she said to the nurse "when will they be able to leave?"
"Well I really should keep Mr Weasley and Miss. Granger overnight to be safe, but I'm sure they wish to leave" as the three almost instantly headed towards the doors they were stopped short by the nurse "as long as they are with you for the rest of the evening they may leave otherwise they stay" with this she gave them all a stern glare. Ron and Harry quickly agreed what better opurtunity to learn about the new teacher, Hermione agreed with more grumbling than normal and so soon they were all seated comfortably around a cosy fire in Prof. Greens personal chambers. Harry and Ron swiftly assailed Prof. Green with questions asking them all in quick succession, at least they had the good grace to blush when she laughingly asked them what they were up to "well you know what monty python always says don't you?" she asked "always look on the bright side of life" Harry said confused simulteaneously as Hermione said "always expect the spanish inqusition" exactly Prof. Green replied "Look you lot I'm not on Voldemorts side but I'm not batting for your team ok?" as usual the boys were no less confused "what I mean is that you can trust me but we're not friends" "then I'm not so sure I want to trust you" Harry replied, looking cold and determined. and Prof. Green looked just as cold and determined when she replied "you proberly won't but I very much doubt you'll have a choice" there was a moment of awkward silence as Prof. Green and Harry had a silent battle of wills, which Harry eventually lost. "well Ithink its late enough, now off to bed with you all, I'll walk you back to your common room"
she said amicably, yet again astonishing them with her swift mood changes.
As they were walking back to the common room in a frigid silence Prof. Green tried to mend the bridges "really Harry you have no reason to distrust me, but I am here to help even if you don't want me here I can teach you new thnigs if you'll let me but you have to trust harry. The wizarding world is doomed without trust. Remember I trust you." Harry didn't reply instead he chose to ignore her but hes mind was racing arguing within himself, whether to trust her or not, merlin knows they needed more competant fighters on their side the order was not enough. And there was only so much one boy and his two friends could do. Once he'd finally reached a decision it was too late they were already at the common room. As Hermione muttered the password softly to the fat lady, Ron and Hermione quckly climbed in each exhausted after the day, well Ron was exhausted Hermione wished to at least start her homework today. Harry lingered at the portrait and as Prof. Green turned to go he stopped her with one hand on her arm, as she turned round slowly with and intrusive look harry looked directly into her eyes,
and said "I'm willing to trust you." Prof. Green yet again turned to go and yet again Harry stopped her "but I will hurt you if you betray me or my friends" and Prof. Green knew he meant it. and then she believed that maybe the wizarding world did have a chance after all. After the portrait had swung shut on the common room Harry surveyed it and only saw Hermione peering at him from behind her books "I think you made the right choice, and HELL I don't even like thE woman" this of course had the desired affect and Harry burst out laughing glad he had his friends and feeling better then he had since the first DADA lesson "your right 'mione, night now don't stay up too late with your books" he said teasingly "I won't" she replied to his disapearing back.
If anyone had bothered looking out of the window shortly after this interaction they would have seen a figure sneaking out of the school headed towards Hogsmeade and would have been instantly suspicious, and if they and looked for a little while longer they would have seen another figure slip out of the main doors and stride towards the forbidden forest undeterred and would have yet again been suspicious. Figures did not creep out after dark at Hogwarts especially in these newly dark times bad things were afoot and people were choosing sides, and some were choosing the wrong side.
Miles and miles away a deatheater meeting was taking place "so you are all certain of what the plan is" a certain well known dark lord cryed out to his followers all who which assured they were prepared there was a definite atmosphere of excitment soon the whole wizarding world would all once again fear his name and then soon the entire muggle world as well. Of course you know what they say about the best well laid plans. For neither the dark lord or his followers knew that all his carefully plotted plans were being foiled as they spoke. Within the darkest of his own mind Lord Voldemort or Tom to those closest and furthest from him knew him as, knew that even his most loyal followers knew not of all his plans but soon all would know, especially that annoying gryffindor brat and that bumbling headmaster, this dark lord still had a few aces up his sleeve.
In a glade in the forbidden forest a certain new professor was deep in conversation "you sure" she muttered "of course I am" a deep male voice replied "I'm not a complete dunce. You know I don't know why I put up with you." "it's because you love me"
she replied a quirky smile showing a hint of dimples then suddenly straightened again "but if this is true! You know what it means!"
she exclaimed "I know exactly what this means" the msterious deep voice replied "but worrying will do no good you know that. It's basic training" "I know. I know I just can't help it this is more personal I need to protect- she was cut off "yes I know this part, relax we're professionals, now get back to school you dont want to arrise suspicion and from the sound of it, it won't take much. Are you sure she recognised you?" Prof. Green relentented "ok ok I'll go back, your right as usual. And of course I'm sure she recognized me I expected her too. bye see ya soon" the two shared a quick hug "love ya" "love ya too." As the two parted and quickly left each had racing thoughts and both were dreading the start of the action and yet each were comforted by the fact that the other was there.
chapter 4
As Professor Green slipped back in through the main doors she shut them softly and turned around stifiling a scream she unexpectedly found herself staring into two unmoving, unflinching, ice cold, black eyes.....