Hermione, Harry, Ginny and Ron got picked up by Mr. Granger in London, and then proceeded to Hermione's house for dinner. All of them were very impressed, and even mildly shocked at what Hermione had said to Malfoy. They couldn't believe that Hermione, THEIR Hermione swore at the biggest prat known to wizard kind. They figured that this was one of the ways that the Hermione they knew had changed over the summer. They wondered what happened to make her like this, but didn't ask.
They were welcomed into Hermione's house by Mrs. Granger, and were told that dinner was to be served within the hour, but they were free to do whatever until then.
They all piled into Hermione's room, where she showed them her new dress robes.
"Wow" breathed Ginny "that is the most beautiful dress robe I have ever seen!"
"Ya, aren't they absolutely beautiful?" Hermione replied. "I think that this year, even Lavender and Parvati will be jealous!"
The boys started talking about Quidditch, while Hermione and Ginny talked about cloths. Ginny had just started to go through the closet when they were called down for dinner. Ginny very reluctantly let the clothing go, with a look that clearly said 'Ill be back, don't you worry'
As her mother had promised, they had steak and kidney pie, salad and pumpkin juice. Everyone was eating, drinking and talking when Mrs. Granger stood up and tapped her glass.
"I hope that everyone is enjoying their dinner, and I would like to congratulate our Hermione, again, on becoming head girl" Her mothers voice was clear, but had a touch of pride in it.
Everyone looked around in shock; Hermione hadn't told her friends that she had gotten Head girl position. She had almost completely forgotten about it during her day at Diagon Alley. She hoped her friends would forgive her.
"Congrats 'Mione, we knew you could do it" Harry said through mouthfuls of food. Everyone else gave there congrats, and dinner resumed as before.
Soon, too soon for Hermione, it was time for her friends to leave. She lead them to the fireplace and gave them each some floo powder.
"I wont be seeing you guys on the train tomorrow. I have to floo there early to see Dumbledore about the new changes for the Heads. Ill be at the feast however, so it wont be that bad." Hermione said.
"Its okay 'Mione, we'll save you a seat if you aren't there before us" Ron said before walking into the fireplace. "The Burrow". With a flask, he was gone.
Harry went next, after giving his best friend a hug goodbye. Ginny was last to leave, hugging her friend hard.
"We have a lot to talk about 'Mione. And I still want to go through your closet!" With a flash, Ginny was gone too.
Hermione went to her room, and packed all of her things, including her books and new dress robes. She was as nervous as ever, but very excited to finally be going back to school. This being her last year, she wanted to make the most of it. She just didn't know how to.
Hermione went to bed that night after setting her alarm to wake her up in time to get ready for the floo to her school.
'I hope that stupid ferret face isn't head boy" were her last thoughts before drifting off to sleep.
[end transmission]
Hermione-you know Mistress, this is turning out to be kinda interesting. Have you been drinking too much coffee again?
MistressMaliceMalfoy-Me?? coffee?? never.
Draco-Liar, and you know it.
MistressMaliceMalfoy-....um...I dont know what yuore talking about.......really, I dont....
