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Chibi-Kari: Well I think we did pretty good, Em. Four reviews are awesome for a
first time Harry Potter!
Emaleneangel: I totally agree! This chapter is dedicated to the people at the
SAT. Paragons of idiocy, the effing lot of you.
Chibi-Kari: Oky-docky there...but I do believe you mean the Stupid Ass Test.
Well on with the actual fic which we don't own otherwise we wouldn't be wasting our
time on this site...that I adore mind ya'll.
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Survival of the Fittest
Ch. 2- A New Gryffindor
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HOGWARTS
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As Hermione looked around she realized that she wasn't the only person who
couldn't help but smile upon entering the Great Hall. Candles floated overhead, tiny
stars of flame below the shooting ones that covered the ceiling. Returning students ran
up and hugged old friends, a few of the Hufflepuffs were even crying. First years
chatted with new friends, some obviously nervous about the impending sorting
ceremony. She wondered what terrifying stories this year's bunch had been told.
"Take your seats. Take your seats. First years come up here," guided the
authoritarian voice of Ms. McGonagall. Hermione found her normal seat in the middle
of the Gryffindor table and sat down. For the first time in the six years that she had
attended Hogwarts it was Hagrid who held the infamous hat in his hands. The room
began to quiet as they waited for the hat to introduce itself. The younger students
seemed to calm down considerably at its explanation, although a few of them looked
like they were about to wet themselves when the half-giant gently placed it on their
heads, or for some over their heads. She clapped heartily whenever a house was
pronounced, but her enthusiasm began to waiver soon into the ceremony.
"Morgan, Jacqueline." Her head shot up. She couldn't believe that she had
missed the tall blonde in a line that was consisting of children no taller than five feet.
She turned to Ron who was sitting next to her. From the silent thumbs up that he was
giving Jacqui, he obviously hadn't overlooked her.
The hat had barely been placed on her head when it roared out, "Gryffindor!"
She felt her hands clasp around her silverware. Both Ron and Harry were cheering so
loud and they had jumped out of their seats. It took all of her self control, but she
managed to slap her hands together a few times. Jacqui bounced down the alleyway
between the tables and sat down on the other side of Ron, who wrapped his arms
around her. Hermione suddenly yelped. Something had bit her hands. Turning her
palms over, she realized that the guilty party was not some six legged insect but her
own nails.
"I'm so glad you're with us Jacqui!" Ron shouted as he hugged her even tighter
causing her to giggle.
"This is going to be an amazing year!" Harry agreed.
"Welcome to the house!" Ginny said hugging her as soon as Ron let go of her.
'Why is everyone acting like they have known her forever? It took Ron and Harry
about three months to except me and already they are hugging her.' Hermione thought
to herself watching the scene unfold in front of her.
"Right Hermione? Hermione?" Ginny asked.
"Wha...oh yes...yes." Hermione said not knowing what Ginny had just asked
her.
"Then it is settled Hermione and I will have a girl's night with you on the
weekend, Jacqui. This is going to be sooooo fun!" Ginny squealed.
Hermione put on a fake smile, "Yes it will be."
Jacqui looked so happy that she was about to cry, "Oh, I could never thank you
guys enough for making my first day wonderful. I never dreamed of making friends so
fast. How will I ever repay you?" She asked as she started to cry, Hermione started to
feel a little guilty.
"We don't want you to repay us. We'll always be there for you." Ron said.
"Oh thank you!" She cried hugging each of them...including Hermione...to her
dissatisfaction.
The next day Hermione decided that she was going to be nice to Jacqui. The girl
had really done nothing offensive and it wasn't sensible of Hermione to give her the cold
shoulder simply because she was jealous, and Hermione Anne Granger was nothing if
not sensible. So she had decided that she would make an attempt to get to know the
girl who had obviously stole the hearts of her friends. That was until Jacqui raised her
hand in Arithmancy. Well that didn't bother Hermione that much...someone could
answer a question every once in awhile, but it was every question that day. She was
faster than Hermione and every answer was correct. What infuriated Hermione the
most was in potions when Snape gave the Gryffindor 50 points because of her, but also
when he complimented her. Hermione had tried the previous five years and hadn't
even got acknowledgment out of Snape, yet in two minutes Jaqui had.
Hermione leaned over to Ginny, who, because of her background in cooking had
been promoted a year in potions, and whispered, "She is just such a bloody know it all."
Ginny looked at Hermione, shock written all over her face, "Hermione I don't
believe you!" She clamped a hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle. "I'm sorry but that's
quite hypocritical. Just because someone answers a few questions, you shouldn't get
defensive."
Hermione swallowed her pride because it was that or loose Ginny as a friend,
"You're right. I was just a little angry. Sorry."
"No harm here, just don't say anything like that in front of Jaqui or Ron for that
matter, now that they are dating." Ginny said.
"What?!?!?! That fast?" Hermione exclaimed.
"Ms. Weasley and Ms. Granger what are you doing talking in my class. 100
points-" Snape started to say.
"Oh Professor Snape it was my fault I asked them about one of the ingredients
and they didn't agree so they were talking it out. I'm sorry I shouldn't have interrupted
the class." Jacqui apologized with a sweet smile.
"It's alright this time, Ms. Morgan. Thank you for stopping me from making a
grave mistake." Snape said going back to the lesson.
"See she isn't that bad." Ginny whispered to Hermione and then turned and
thanked Jacqui who waved it off as nothing.
It seemed that Jacqui was also a prodigy seer, from what Ron and Harry told her
when the five of them sat down to supper later that night.
"I'm sorry, but I think it's all a load of bull," snorted Hermione as they talked over
aura reading that they had done earlier.
"I agree," started Jacqui. "If one takes every detail seriously. But I think that
many of tools of Divination, like dreams, can be used as gateways to our unconscious
selves. Thus they help us discover something that we know in our purest form but
haven't yet admitted because of barriers that we or society have erected." Ron was
nodding along appreciatively. Hermione doubted that he knew what every third word
she had said even meant. She did, however, agree. So she nodded and then returned
to eating in silence.
They returned back to their tower. Ginny, Jacqui, and Harry all went up to their
rooms, but Hermione and Ron remained in the common room. He had, as usual, left
one of his holiday assignments to the last minutes, and she had, as usual, agreed to
help him.
"When are you going to learn that everything would be easier if you didn't
procrastinate?"
"Ah, but it's so much more fun this way," he replied, leaning forward. She felt her
pulse quicken as she tried to laugh at the puppy-dog face that he was making. Just as
quickly as the moment had begun, it ended. He turned back to the book that he had
spread over his lap, the Monster Book of Monsters II. "I still don't understand how
Hagrid could assign this much homework. He's supposed to be our friend."
"He's a teacher, Ron. That's why."
"Whatever. Ok, so a hooperfunk is a...?"
"It's a monster that looks like an evergreen. People take it home for Christmas
and when they go down stairs to open their presents it attacks them."
"How do you spell it?"
"H-o-o, oh just give me the pen," she said, snatching it out of his hands.
"Give it back, Hermione."
"And what if I don't?" she asked coyly.
"Then I'll just have to steal it back." And with that he pounced. The struggled for
a couple of seconds before Hermione promptly found herself pinned to the sofa. She
stared up at Ron, who was grinning on top of her. Realizing that in the process of their
wrestling match his legs had accidentally wound up in between hers she had the
decency to blush, a malady that only worsened when she realized how rough his hands
felt against her skin. For a moment she wondered if he realized the compromising
position they were in, but her dreams were effectively dashed when he reclaimed the
quill from her hands and returned to his homework, with a satisfied smirk playing on his
lips. 'Great,' Hermione thought, 'you know it's hopeless when you rank below
homework on his list.'
"Thanks, Hermione. I'm finally done and I wouldn't have finished without your
help." Ron grinned as he snapped her out of her reverie and packed up his books, "See
you in the morning!"
"Goodnight!" Hermione waved as she picked up her books and started to ascend
the stairs up to her dormitory.
"I know what you're playing at." A voice said from the shadows, it was soaked in
hatred.
"What are you talking about, Jacqui?" Hermione asked.
"Don't play dumb. Just stay away from him. Do you think your little crush went
unnoticed by me? You better just watch your step, mudblood." Jacqui said turning and
walking back up the steps.
Hermione didn't know why but it didn't seem like simple girl territorialism. She
involuntarily shuddered.
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TBC
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Chibi-Kari: Once more REVIEW!!! I want to know what you think otherwise I will
give up considering this is my first Harry Potter fic...so please REVIEW!!!
Emaleneangel: I hope someone does review because it is pretty sad when she
begs...or pouts...or gets upset...wait she is pretty much pathetic all the time.
Chibi-Kari: Shut up. Thanks for reading! Bai-Bai!
Emaleneangel: Thanks again and please REVIEW!
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Chibi-Kari: Well I think we did pretty good, Em. Four reviews are awesome for a
first time Harry Potter!
Emaleneangel: I totally agree! This chapter is dedicated to the people at the
SAT. Paragons of idiocy, the effing lot of you.
Chibi-Kari: Oky-docky there...but I do believe you mean the Stupid Ass Test.
Well on with the actual fic which we don't own otherwise we wouldn't be wasting our
time on this site...that I adore mind ya'll.
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Survival of the Fittest
Ch. 2- A New Gryffindor
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HOGWARTS
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As Hermione looked around she realized that she wasn't the only person who
couldn't help but smile upon entering the Great Hall. Candles floated overhead, tiny
stars of flame below the shooting ones that covered the ceiling. Returning students ran
up and hugged old friends, a few of the Hufflepuffs were even crying. First years
chatted with new friends, some obviously nervous about the impending sorting
ceremony. She wondered what terrifying stories this year's bunch had been told.
"Take your seats. Take your seats. First years come up here," guided the
authoritarian voice of Ms. McGonagall. Hermione found her normal seat in the middle
of the Gryffindor table and sat down. For the first time in the six years that she had
attended Hogwarts it was Hagrid who held the infamous hat in his hands. The room
began to quiet as they waited for the hat to introduce itself. The younger students
seemed to calm down considerably at its explanation, although a few of them looked
like they were about to wet themselves when the half-giant gently placed it on their
heads, or for some over their heads. She clapped heartily whenever a house was
pronounced, but her enthusiasm began to waiver soon into the ceremony.
"Morgan, Jacqueline." Her head shot up. She couldn't believe that she had
missed the tall blonde in a line that was consisting of children no taller than five feet.
She turned to Ron who was sitting next to her. From the silent thumbs up that he was
giving Jacqui, he obviously hadn't overlooked her.
The hat had barely been placed on her head when it roared out, "Gryffindor!"
She felt her hands clasp around her silverware. Both Ron and Harry were cheering so
loud and they had jumped out of their seats. It took all of her self control, but she
managed to slap her hands together a few times. Jacqui bounced down the alleyway
between the tables and sat down on the other side of Ron, who wrapped his arms
around her. Hermione suddenly yelped. Something had bit her hands. Turning her
palms over, she realized that the guilty party was not some six legged insect but her
own nails.
"I'm so glad you're with us Jacqui!" Ron shouted as he hugged her even tighter
causing her to giggle.
"This is going to be an amazing year!" Harry agreed.
"Welcome to the house!" Ginny said hugging her as soon as Ron let go of her.
'Why is everyone acting like they have known her forever? It took Ron and Harry
about three months to except me and already they are hugging her.' Hermione thought
to herself watching the scene unfold in front of her.
"Right Hermione? Hermione?" Ginny asked.
"Wha...oh yes...yes." Hermione said not knowing what Ginny had just asked
her.
"Then it is settled Hermione and I will have a girl's night with you on the
weekend, Jacqui. This is going to be sooooo fun!" Ginny squealed.
Hermione put on a fake smile, "Yes it will be."
Jacqui looked so happy that she was about to cry, "Oh, I could never thank you
guys enough for making my first day wonderful. I never dreamed of making friends so
fast. How will I ever repay you?" She asked as she started to cry, Hermione started to
feel a little guilty.
"We don't want you to repay us. We'll always be there for you." Ron said.
"Oh thank you!" She cried hugging each of them...including Hermione...to her
dissatisfaction.
The next day Hermione decided that she was going to be nice to Jacqui. The girl
had really done nothing offensive and it wasn't sensible of Hermione to give her the cold
shoulder simply because she was jealous, and Hermione Anne Granger was nothing if
not sensible. So she had decided that she would make an attempt to get to know the
girl who had obviously stole the hearts of her friends. That was until Jacqui raised her
hand in Arithmancy. Well that didn't bother Hermione that much...someone could
answer a question every once in awhile, but it was every question that day. She was
faster than Hermione and every answer was correct. What infuriated Hermione the
most was in potions when Snape gave the Gryffindor 50 points because of her, but also
when he complimented her. Hermione had tried the previous five years and hadn't
even got acknowledgment out of Snape, yet in two minutes Jaqui had.
Hermione leaned over to Ginny, who, because of her background in cooking had
been promoted a year in potions, and whispered, "She is just such a bloody know it all."
Ginny looked at Hermione, shock written all over her face, "Hermione I don't
believe you!" She clamped a hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle. "I'm sorry but that's
quite hypocritical. Just because someone answers a few questions, you shouldn't get
defensive."
Hermione swallowed her pride because it was that or loose Ginny as a friend,
"You're right. I was just a little angry. Sorry."
"No harm here, just don't say anything like that in front of Jaqui or Ron for that
matter, now that they are dating." Ginny said.
"What?!?!?! That fast?" Hermione exclaimed.
"Ms. Weasley and Ms. Granger what are you doing talking in my class. 100
points-" Snape started to say.
"Oh Professor Snape it was my fault I asked them about one of the ingredients
and they didn't agree so they were talking it out. I'm sorry I shouldn't have interrupted
the class." Jacqui apologized with a sweet smile.
"It's alright this time, Ms. Morgan. Thank you for stopping me from making a
grave mistake." Snape said going back to the lesson.
"See she isn't that bad." Ginny whispered to Hermione and then turned and
thanked Jacqui who waved it off as nothing.
It seemed that Jacqui was also a prodigy seer, from what Ron and Harry told her
when the five of them sat down to supper later that night.
"I'm sorry, but I think it's all a load of bull," snorted Hermione as they talked over
aura reading that they had done earlier.
"I agree," started Jacqui. "If one takes every detail seriously. But I think that
many of tools of Divination, like dreams, can be used as gateways to our unconscious
selves. Thus they help us discover something that we know in our purest form but
haven't yet admitted because of barriers that we or society have erected." Ron was
nodding along appreciatively. Hermione doubted that he knew what every third word
she had said even meant. She did, however, agree. So she nodded and then returned
to eating in silence.
They returned back to their tower. Ginny, Jacqui, and Harry all went up to their
rooms, but Hermione and Ron remained in the common room. He had, as usual, left
one of his holiday assignments to the last minutes, and she had, as usual, agreed to
help him.
"When are you going to learn that everything would be easier if you didn't
procrastinate?"
"Ah, but it's so much more fun this way," he replied, leaning forward. She felt her
pulse quicken as she tried to laugh at the puppy-dog face that he was making. Just as
quickly as the moment had begun, it ended. He turned back to the book that he had
spread over his lap, the Monster Book of Monsters II. "I still don't understand how
Hagrid could assign this much homework. He's supposed to be our friend."
"He's a teacher, Ron. That's why."
"Whatever. Ok, so a hooperfunk is a...?"
"It's a monster that looks like an evergreen. People take it home for Christmas
and when they go down stairs to open their presents it attacks them."
"How do you spell it?"
"H-o-o, oh just give me the pen," she said, snatching it out of his hands.
"Give it back, Hermione."
"And what if I don't?" she asked coyly.
"Then I'll just have to steal it back." And with that he pounced. The struggled for
a couple of seconds before Hermione promptly found herself pinned to the sofa. She
stared up at Ron, who was grinning on top of her. Realizing that in the process of their
wrestling match his legs had accidentally wound up in between hers she had the
decency to blush, a malady that only worsened when she realized how rough his hands
felt against her skin. For a moment she wondered if he realized the compromising
position they were in, but her dreams were effectively dashed when he reclaimed the
quill from her hands and returned to his homework, with a satisfied smirk playing on his
lips. 'Great,' Hermione thought, 'you know it's hopeless when you rank below
homework on his list.'
"Thanks, Hermione. I'm finally done and I wouldn't have finished without your
help." Ron grinned as he snapped her out of her reverie and packed up his books, "See
you in the morning!"
"Goodnight!" Hermione waved as she picked up her books and started to ascend
the stairs up to her dormitory.
"I know what you're playing at." A voice said from the shadows, it was soaked in
hatred.
"What are you talking about, Jacqui?" Hermione asked.
"Don't play dumb. Just stay away from him. Do you think your little crush went
unnoticed by me? You better just watch your step, mudblood." Jacqui said turning and
walking back up the steps.
Hermione didn't know why but it didn't seem like simple girl territorialism. She
involuntarily shuddered.
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TBC
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Chibi-Kari: Once more REVIEW!!! I want to know what you think otherwise I will
give up considering this is my first Harry Potter fic...so please REVIEW!!!
Emaleneangel: I hope someone does review because it is pretty sad when she
begs...or pouts...or gets upset...wait she is pretty much pathetic all the time.
Chibi-Kari: Shut up. Thanks for reading! Bai-Bai!
Emaleneangel: Thanks again and please REVIEW!
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