J'arrive
Hermione Granger
I packed some of my belongings, but not all of them, last night. Malfoy said I'll be getting my own bedchamber, bathroom, living area, and kitchenette, but I will eat meals with the family. I don't need furniture, since it will all be provided.
I decided to use a port key to get there, since it will be more convenient for me.
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Malfoy Manor was always such a lovely place. The large, stone walls and fine architectural details were stunning.
I dreaded my meeting with Stella, but I decided that she was merely a child, and I wasn't going to let her intimidate me. Besides, maybe I could correct her manners… being her nanny and all.
"Hello, Granger." Malfoy drawled from the front door. "Do come in." He looked at my small suitcase. "Fredrick, take Miss Granger's bag to her living quarter."
"I can manage." I interjected. Always a feminist, I hated watching others do things for me. When Ron held doors for me, I hated it. Most women would find it polite and sweet… but me? I thought it was backwards and chauvinistic.
"Fredrick, do as I say." Malfoy said. I helplessly handed over my bag. I found myself with nothing to fiddle with in my hands. I had no security blanket… I felt so vulnerable. I chewed on a fingernail instead.
I followed Malfoy into the parlor. It was lavishly decorated, with tons of gaudy accessories. It looked so fancy that I was afraid to sit on the couch. "Have a seat, ranger."
I sat. "Elizabeth!" Malfoy called. "Come here." A lovely woman with straight brown hair walked into the room. She was tall and thin and wore a beautiful silk gown. She was just the type of person I imagined Malfoy to marry.
"This is Hermione Granger, our live-in nanny for Stella and Luna." I shook her hand.
"Does this mean we won't be sending the brats away to boarding school?" She asked. Now I understood what Malfoy meant when he said she hated children. I didn't like her too much, either.
"Yes, it does."
"Oh." She said and left the room. My first impression of her? A snotty rich person who is quite dull and close minded. Yes, exactly the person I imagined from Malfoy.
Author's Note: Sorry these past two were so short! I'm going to upload a much longer one either tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the kind reviews!