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Yup... wells I hope you guys liked the last chapter because there were a lot of things in there that will be spicing up this story. Anyways hope you'll like this chapter!
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A/N: Please no flames! This is my first fanfic!
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Chapter 10 Emergency Meetings and New Additions
The first school week of Hogwarts had finally ended. With cheery faces and, unfortunately, loads of homework the last classes of the day had ended. With relief and joy through the halls everyone made way to their common rooms or hung around the grounds. But for Hermione Granger it was different. She was headed towards the library to get started early on her homework as usual.
No one was in the library since it was a Friday. For Hermione this was perfect. No interruptions what so ever. She headed towards her favorite seat. It was in a corner of the room were not many people know about. There was her favorite comfy chair, a rosewood table, and to the left was a window looking over the grounds of Hogwarts.
Hermione sat down in her seat and took out her homework. But before she could even open her book to begin her homework, someone came running in and started calling her name. Hermione tried to ignore it hoping that Mrs. Prince would shoo the person out of the library. Just like Hermione expected she heard the strict librarian hush down the intruder, but instead of leaving the person had started calling her name out again but in a quieter voice.
By now Hermione couldn't take it anymore. She poked her head out from behind the bookcase to see who was calling her. She saw Ginny walking through bookcase after bookcase calling her name.
"Ginny, hey Ginny, over here!" Hermione whispered. Ginny turned her head and saw her. She hurriedly headed towards the secluded area.
" Mione, why didn't you answer me the first time I was calling your name?" Questioned Ginny
"Well as you can see I was trying to do my homework, anyway what are you doing here I thought you'd be out with your other friends." Replied Hermione.
"Well sorry that I have to ruin your homework routine, but remember the dance preparations ?"
"Yeah Dumbledore said that we had to send him our ideas and such by the first Hogsmeade weekend, but what about it ?" Said Hermione
"Well when I got back to my common room I was talking to Grace about her situation and all and how Kevin is with that girl he was flirting with during DADA, and I mean come on she is soo tacky and Grace and Kevin look so much better together but when you see those two together I mean hel-lo ..." Rambled Ginny. She had gotten into the story a little too much that Hermione was starting to get impatient.
"Ginny.. GINNY! Ok get a grip of yourself lets just skip all that drama and get straight to the point." Exclaimed Hermione.
"Ok, sorry about that Mione, well while I was talking to her one of the school's owls dropped by and gave me a letter from our Head of House. Well it stated that next weekend would be the Hogsmeade weekend, and that means that our ideas and preparations for the dance our due then, and not to mention your little makeover." Explained Gin
"Wait what! But we really didn't go over anything for the dance during our last meeting!" Hermione panicked and knew that she had to do something.
"Merlin, we have to start organizing this tonight, ok Ginny go and get the other house prefects and tell them to meet at the heads quarters for an emergency meeting, I'll go back to my common room and hope that Malfoy is there, but if you do see him please tell him ok! Thanks for telling me Gin I'll see you in a couple of minutes!" Hermione started to hurriedly pack her stuff in her bag.
"No problem! Cya!" Said Ginny. She then quickly left to gather the others. Hermione put her last book in her bag and headed out of the library.
Once she got to the portrait she quickly gave the password and walked into the common room. No one was there. Just when Hermione was about to go check Malfoy's room she saw a letter on the coffee table. She picked it up and started to read it.
Just as she expected it was a letter from Dumbledore telling them about the Hogsmeade weekend.
Dear Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy,
I am delighted to tell you that we are going to be having our first Hogsmeade weekend next weekend starting Saturday September the 16. You also know that by Saturday or before then I will need your ideas and preparations for the dance. In doing so both of you will be relying all of this information to the whole school during breakfast on Saturday.
Have a good weekend,
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore
Once Hermione was done reading the letter she heard one of the bedroom doors open up, instantly knowing whom it was.
"Hey Malfoy you better have not made any plans, cause were going to have an emergency meeting with the prefects soon." Yelled Hermione
"And why are we having another meeting, we already taken care of the Quidditch situation." Said Draco
"Well I guess you haven't read this yet." Hermione shoved the letter into his hands and sat down on one of the chairs while he read.
"Well this isn't good." Said Draco. He put the letter back on the table.
"OH really." Hermione sarcastically replied.
"When are the prefects going to get her Granger?" Asked Draco.
"They'll be here any minute now." She replied.
Just then knocking and loud chatter could be heard coming from the portrait. Draco went to the door and opened it to find all of the house prefects crowded around the passageway.
"Hey Draco, what's with the meeting, don't you know its Friday?" Questioned Blaise. Right after he finished his question, everyone else had then bombarded Draco with their own.
"OK OK, you lot better calm down, you don't need to get your knickers all in a twist, just get inside and sit at the table." Yelled Draco, seeing as his patience was getting lower by the second everyone went inside and sat at the same table as Hermione was seated.
Hermione got up from her seat as she saw that all the prefects were coming in.
"OK everyone just take a seat, now only a couple of you may know why were here, well the thing is that all the prefects and the Heads got letters stating when the Hogsmeade weekend will be, well it is said that it will be next weekend." Everyone then started talking again say things like so, what does it have to do with the meeting... etc.
"Well if you all remembered from our last meeting that, we would have to plan the Welcome back dance by the first Hogsmeade trip. And obviously that trip is next weekend. Unless you would rather plan this in between all the homework I bet we are going to be getting next week, I suggest that we might as well get over with it tonight." Stated Draco. Everyone was silent but it seemed that everyone had agreed.
"Lets get started, the Welcome back dance will be held two weeks from today. But we have to announce our information on the dance next Saturday morning. So lets see, does anyone have any ideas for the dance?" Once she finished her speech she looked around the table to see who would be the first to come up with an idea.
But before anyone could say anything, there was an urgent tap coming from the window by the desks at the back of the room. Hermione came up to the window and saw a brown owl with gray spots. She opened the window to let it in. The owl had landed on one of the desks, it laid a peace of folded up parchment. The owl then looked at her, as if it was waiting for something. Hermione knew what it had wanted. She went to her room, and came out seconds later. She gave the owl some owl pellets. The owl then happily flew out the window.
I should have known, school owls love getting owl pellets whenever they can.
Hermione picked up the letter and went back to the table. No one had really said anything during the encounter with the owl. Hermione opened up the letter and saw who it was addressed to.
"Ok listen up this letter is addressed to all of us.
Dear Head boy and girl, and the House Prefects,
It has seemed that I had made a mistake that I had not noticed until today. As you can see that there are only four house prefects, well I guess that I had somehow forgot to add four more or that the letters to those other four prefects had not been sent to them. In knowing that its not late, I have added the other four prefects. They will be joining you all in a matter of minutes. Make them feel welcomed . You don't need to inform them of the Quidditch project as I have already done so.
Have a lovely weekend and a goodnight,
Signed
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore"
Hermione finished shocked in how she didn't realize that there were only four prefects instead of eight.
I think I'm forgetting everything I've read from Hogwarts a History, I should reread it tonight before I go to sleep.
Just then the table everyone was sitting at had suddenly started expanding. Once it finished expanding four other office chairs were added. Everyone was quite until a drawling voice had started talking.
"Like I always said, our Headmaster is pretty dense, but at least we'll get more people to help. The sooner the better we can get this over with." scowled Draco. As always a smirk was spread across his face as the others glared at him, except for Blaise who also had a smirk on his face.
"For once Malfoy is right, the sooner the better we get this done, I'd like to hand this in to the headmaster before Saturday so that we wont need to worry about for the rest of the week. But for starters Malfoy, think before you talk because people really don't want to here complaining." said Hermione. Draco smirked ever more.
"Well who wouldn't be complaining if the had to work with someone like you." Draco knew he hit a nerve after he said that, but he still kept calm and waited for Granger's reply. Hermione's anger went up another notch.
"Well I'd think that it be the other way, people would definitely complain if they'd have to work with you, but for me I have enough patience than you have to up with such a whiner like you." retorted Hermione. She glared at him and he also glared at her. It seemed that they had started a glaring contest. As for the prefects, they had watch their fight unfold. But before anymore insults could be thrown Ginny stepped in.
"You guys just forget about it ok, the other prefects will be coming soon." Ginny said. She had wanted to keep Hermione from hexing Malfoy, which would of been fun to see but right now she really needed to calm down. Hermione's face was red with anger, and she knew that she really might do something to the ferret.
After Ginny's comment Hermione gave one final glare and sat back down in her chair, as did Draco. Hermione seemed to have started breathing a little more calmly now.
"So who do you think the other prefects are going to be?" asked Marie, trying to break the tension.
"It could be anybody" said Blaise. He lean back in his chair, and gave a smug look.
"Yeah it could be anyone, from fifth year and up." stated Nick
"We'll just have to find out when they come." said Ginny, who also got comfortable in her seat.
After a minute of silence, a knocking on the portrait door could be heard. Hermione got up from the table and went straight to the door. She opened the door, to find a another group of four prefects outside. Hermione seemed pretty happing knowing at least two or three of them.
"Hey you guys, well right now were having a meeting so you guys can come in and have a seat at the long table." said Hermione. She walked back into the common room followed by Hannah Abbot, Terry Boot, Millicent Bullstrode, and Seamus Finnegan. They all walked in with a look of awe and amazement as to how large the common room was, after about a minute of staring they all headed towards the table everyone one was at and sat down. Everyone had started to talk the new prefects. Hermione had come back to the table and silenced everyone. She repeated the earlier information to new prefects and once again asked for ideas for the dance.
"How about muggle clothing for the dance instead of dress robes." offered Hannah
" Yeah they do sell muggle wear in Hogsmeade, plus its cheaper than buying dress robes." added Marie.
"That seems reasonable, it would be nice to have a change for once." said Hermione
"Ok so the dress code for the dance is muggle wear." concluded Draco
"Ok then anyone have any ideas for a theme of any sort for the dance?" asked Hermione.
"Granger isn't it just the Welcome Back Dance, isn't that already a theme?" said Draco
"Yeah Hermione, I don't know why but I think Malfoy is right." said Terry. Hermione thought about it.
Ugh.. when did Malfoy start being right about things?..well actually I can't even think of anything for a theme anyway, hmm what should I do? Ok I'll just give a smart remark and act cool.
"Well fine then, I guess it'll just give us less work for all you lazy ones out there." remarked Hermione purposely directing that comment to all of the boys.
"Good then, now anyone like to add anything to this?" asked Draco
"How about the music?" asked Seamus
"Aren't we going to have the Weird Sisters again?" said Ginny
"Yeah Gin but I was actually thinking of also having a DJ." said Herm
"Granger what the hell is a 'DJ'?" interrupted Malfoy.
"Isn't a DJ a man who plays music from large circular things?" said Marie
" Kind of, it could be a guy or a girl who plays popular muggle music, instead of performing live singing like the Weird Sisters he or she plays it from disks. Explained Hermione.
"I think a wizard DJ had entertained my cousin's wedding, he was using those disc that your all talking about and had also played some muggle music." added in Terry.
"So your saying here that we should have a DJ instead of the Weird Sisters?" said Millicent who had finally said something, it had seemed that she was insulted by their decisions. She seemed to be a fan of the Weird Sisters.
"No actually I think that we should have both of them" said Hermione she then continued."I think we should first let the Weird Sisters perform then later in the night we'll have the DJ come out so that we have a change of music, and it'll be more upbeat. It'll satisfy both the staff and the students with having them both." stated Hermione, it had seemed that everyone agreed with her decision.
"Then lets do it." said Blaise Everyone then looked at Draco who hadn't said anything the whole time. Everyone was waiting to see of what Draco thought of the decision.
Noticing all the prefects and Granger staring at him, he knew what they were waiting for. He ran a hand through his hair and gave it a little thought.
Why the hell do I have to have the last say in this, Merlin there still waiting, ok what to say Draco what to say. It does seem like a good idea and it would be nice to here something different then those stupid Weird Sisters for once. Even though its muggle music, I've heard some before, and it wasn't that bad. Ugh just give them a bloody answer!
With a sigh Draco answered
"Fine I really don't care, I'd rather her something different then those Sisters again." said Draco . Everyone had seemed to have a small smile (except for Millicent who seem mad at the comment he made about the Weird Sisters)on there faces seeing that they got their way.
"Ok now we just need the basics. Ginny, Seamus, Hannah, and Nick you guys are in charge of getting decorations, Blaise and Millicent you guys should go down to the kitchens sometimes either today or this weekend and talk to them about the food matter, and Marie and Terry try to get a whole of the Weird Sisters and also that DJ that was at your cousin's wedding." said Hermione. Everyone one gave a nod as to acknowledge their part.
After that everyone had started to go over the important parts of the dance and all the jobs that had to be done. During the discussion Draco had taken out a piece of parchment and a quill and had written their ideas on it for the Headmaster. Once again they had the house elves bring up dinner as it was already 30 minutes into dinner down in the hall. Afterwards everyone had just hung around and talked aimlessly about things and had once again brought up the Quidditch matter causing a little more fighting ( "Slytherin is so going to dominate, you lot don't have chance." sneered Draco, with Millicent and Blaise backing him up. "Oh dream on Malfoy you know us Gryffindor's are going to kick your arises." said Hermione who also had Ginny and Seamus backing her up. "Really why do you guys always think its going to be either Gryffindor or Slytherin, Hufflepuff could have a chance this time around." said Hannah who had Nick agreeing with her." "How are you sure it not like you guys can get that far." retorted Terry who had Marie defending him on the Ravenclaw side.) Things like this went on until it was almost 11:30.
Having been drowned out of chatter for a pretty long time, all the prefects finally left, leaving only Hermione and Draco to clean up the large table in the common room. Seeing that there were crumpled up papers, and dirty plates from dinner, both felt pretty tired neither wanted to go near the table having to clean it.
Draco then just said a small spell and had cleared the table of its mess. Seeing Granger already on her way up the staircase towards her room Draco shouted up to her.
"Thanks for helping me clean up Granger." he sarcastically shouted up the stairs.
"No problem, its not like you needed any anyway." responded Hermione sounding a little sarcastic. Then sensing the he might say something she continued. "And please don't start another fight Malfoy, I'm too tired to come back down and fight with you." finished Hermione. Before Draco could respond she had already shut the door to her room. Draco then just brushed it off knowing that he too was to tired to start anything. He headed upstairs and straight to his room.
Back in the head girls room, Hermione had just finished getting ready for bed (seems pretty quick huh ha) and was about to lay down in her comfortable bed until she heard a taping coming form her window. Hermione groaned and saw that there was Ron's owl Pig. With a sigh she opened up the window and let the energetic owl in. Hermione took the letter off it leg and read it.
Hey Hermione was just about to asked were have you been until Ginny came into the common room and told me that you guys had an emergency meeting. Anyway Harry and I were just wondering if you want to hang out this weekend. We can also hang with your cousin if she wants. Oh yeah Ginny said to me to tell you to meet her in the common room tomorrow after breakfast for some reason. Anyway hope you can, owl me back with your answer.
With Love,
Ron and Harry
Hermione finished reading it, she took out a quill and wrote on the bottom of the same piece of parchment her answer.
Dear Harry and Ron,
Thanks for the offer you guys but I promised Angela and Ginny a girls day tomorrow, but I promise that I'll hang out with you guys when I come back. Also on Sunday we could all hang out together. I'm really tired right now so I'm going to get some sleep.
Goodnight!
Love,
Hermione
Satisfied with her response she folded up the letter and gave it back to Pig. She let the owl out the window. She then turned off the lights and finally came to rest in her bed.
Phew I finally finished this chapter! GO me!! Ahem... anyway as usual I hope you guys liked the chapter, I know it wasn't much but the next three chapters are going to be really fun to write and hopefully you'll like these chapters. Okays soo here are my thanks to the very patient reviewers.
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Coming Soon: The girls go shopping with Hermione, Mione's makeovers starts, her new look is reveled, and why is Hermione under Malfoy's bed??? DUN DUN DUN can't give out too much but stick around and I'll update ASAP I promise!
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