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Chapter 3 Auras?
Hermione emerged from the bath, smelling of jasmine and wrapped in an indigo bath robe. "Miss, let me do your hair!" exclaimed Georgette. "OK, but please call me Hermione, you are not my servant, but my friend." With a bright smile, Georgette sat Hermione down on the bed, & began combing her long straight hair. "You will look stunning tonight. That Master Snape is expected to watch you. We cannot have him scorning you any longer. Here is your gown." Georgette held up a beautiful burgundy dress. It was a strapless that fell to her feet. It came with elbow length silver gloves & a silver scarf. Hermione's hair was done in a half ponytail, braiding the ponytail, and allowing the bottom to flow over her back. Then, both girls entered the bathroom for makeup. After a burgundy gloss, shimmering eyeshadow, and red-tinted mascara was applied, Georgette opened the top-left drawer to the vanity. In it lay many different styles of jewelry. Picking out red earrings with a silver choker, Hermione's outfit was complete. It's 6:37, you'd better hurry. Stated Aguero, who had acquired a matching burgundy silk collar. After a nudge from Georgette, Hermione and Aguero walked down the hallway to the main staircase, and descended, past the ballroom, to the foyer.
"You are beautiful daughter!" cried Denise, who wore black sleeveless robes with gloves and a black silk shawl. Her dark brown hair was pulled into an elegant bun. Her father was in black dress robes, over slacks and a sports jacket. They stood waiting, until the doorbell rang. Francois opened the door, and in came Professor Snape, followed by Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagal. "Welcome, Professors, to our home." greeted Kent. As Francois took their cloaks, Minerva and Denise embraced, as Dumbledore smiled on. Hermione edged forward to greet her teachers. "Professors Dumbledore, Snape." she greeted. 'Hello Miss Rengars," greeted Dumbledore, "I hope the transition has been smooth." "Oh yes, I'm having no trouble at al- Aguero! Stop it!" Aguero has been fawning around Snape, getting fur all over his dress robes. "Quite all right Miss Rengars, she knows me." Snape replied, suprising Hermione. "Now, if everyone would follow me, the cocktails will be served in the study." Kent stated, offering an arm to his wife, and leading the way. Hermione was quite alarmed when Snape offered her his arm, but took it nonetheless.
The study was decorated in a Venetian style, literally. There were steps leading across a canal to the main island. There was a cherry wood bar, where, suprise suprise, Francois stood, ready to prepare drinks. Dumbledore escorted Hermione and Snape over to the bar, where he ordered 2 martinis and a strawberry margarita. As the 3 sipped their drinks, Dumbledore began. "Hermione, have you read the book I gave you?" Guiltily, Hermione shook her head. "that's OK, Hermione, I'm sure you've had a lot to deal with. But, I need to tell you something. As a Tigre Draconis, you are expected to find a mate by your 18th birthday. Professor Snape is going to help you with this." Hermione paled, "My mate is... Professor Snape!" Glaring, Snape replied, "No NO, Miss Rengars, I have a potion for you to take. It will last until you find a suitable mate. This potion sends, aura waves, of a sort from truly eligible bachelors. The good auras will be gold, bad auras will be gray. Also, although this is rare, if your destined soul mate appears, the aura will be light blue, and you will be drawn to them, literally. Now, follow me." With that, Snape turned and left the study, Dumbledore and Hermione following behind.
Hermione, Snape , & Dumbledore slid into their seats just as the dinner bell rang. "Hermione, where did you go?" Kent Rengars stated as he strode into the room. "Now now, dear, she was with Dumbledore, lets just sit down and have dinner." Denise scolded, before ringing the bell signaling the first course.
After soup, roast beef, salad, and the traditional fruit and cheese course, everyone rose to go to the foyer. "Thank you all for coming. I hope all goes well, what with... the suprise and all." remarked Denise. "Thank you for having us, Mrs. Rengars, good luck on the daily prophet interviews,. Oh, and Hermione, congratulations on becoming Head Girl." With that, Dumbledore finished, and ushered Snape and McGonagal out of the house. Turning, Hermione asked, "Mom, what Daily Prophet interviews?" Chuckling, Denise replied,."darling, tomorrow morning, everyone in Wizarding London will know about our return. Now don't give me that look. It was bound to happen anyway, so we figured to just cut the grief. The reporters are sure to swarm, so why don't we have you go shopping with your friends tomorrow?" Reluctantly, Hermione agreed, before turning to go to her room. Wait! Thought Aguero, I'm coming too! You should floo your friends before all the chaos tomorrow. "You're right, Aguero, lets go!"