Chapter 5: Dumbledore

Sirius hopped out of the carriage first. He offered his hand to help Hermione down. Remembering that she was supposed to be new here, she stared at the school in awe.

"Amazing isn't it?" James asked as he hooked her arm through his. Sirius did the same on the other side.

"Yes, I can't wait to see the inside," she said.

The boys led her inside. They walked down the corridor that she knew led to Dumbledore's office. They came to a stop in front of the gargoyle statue and James turned to her.

"Start naming off every candy you can think of," he said. Him and Sirius took turns naming off sweets.

"Chocolate Frogs."

"Cockroach cluster."

"Black Pepper Licorice."

"Pepper Imps."

Finally Hermione found her voice. "Sugar Quills." Instantly the gargoyle sprung to life.

Sirius scratched his chin. "How come I didn't think of that one?"

"Because you were craving cockroach clusters," James teased his friend.

Sirius playfully punched his friend. "I wouldn't be talking Prongs. You said black pepper licorice."

Hermione laughed, "You guys go on to where ever it is you're supposed to be. I can make it from here."

Both boys bowed low and left. Hermione laughed and took a deep breath. She walked up the stairs that she had already been up in another time.

She knocked on the door and heard someone say "Come in." She opened the door and was shocked. The office still looked the same. Behind the desk sat a quiet Dumbledore.

"May I help you my dear?"

"Yes Professor. My name is Hermione Granger. I am from the future sir. I was on the train when one of my friends got in a fight with this other boy. They pulled out their wands and I jumped in between them. Both spells hit me and I woke up on the train and met Sirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupin. I have to find a way to get back to my own time Professor."

"Yes, I see your dilemma. Hit by two spells? Do you have any idea what those spells were Miss Granger?"

"No sir, I do not."

"I see. Well until I figure out a way to get you home, you'll stay here."

"Yes sir. I told James, Sirius, and Remus that my name was Hermione Granada."

"I take it that you know them in your time. No, don't tell me. Don't tell me anymore of the future than you've already told me except which house you were in."

"Gryffindor."

"I figured that much. You seem smart but you've been brave through this whole ordeal. I suppose you wish to remain in your house."

"Yes sir, I would like that very much," Hermione said hoping that he would put her in her house.

"Very well then. You will be put into Gryffindor. I will send you the necessary books and robes tomorrow. You will find them in your dorm tomorrow morning."

Then Dumbledore grew very serious. "I must warn you though, Miss Granger, or should I say Miss Granada, that it is a very rare thing to know what is going to happen. No matter how grave things may turn out, history must take its' course. You must not tell anyone of the future. If you do, even with the slightest bit of information, history may be changed forever. Do you understand?"

Hermione nodded, "Yes sir, I understand."

"Good. What classes were you signed up to have this year?"

"Transfiguration, History of Magic, Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Astrology, and Arithmancy."

Dumbledore smiled at her. "Somehow I figured you'd be taking that many classes. Would you like to drop any of them?"

Hermione thought for a moment then did something unexpected, "Arithmancy."

A/N- okay, how's that? I hope you guys like this. Thanks for reading and please review. By the way, sorry for any mistakes. I was busy trying to keep my kitty from typing and probably made a whole lot of mistakes I missed and forgot to correct.