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Chapter Seven
When the carriages slowly descended, there was a soft thump. The three looked outside to find, more rain and Peeves throwing syrup filled balloons at people. The high cackling of Peeve's laughter was filled around the dark rain filled skies. They all looked outside, hesitant to come outside and be drenched in syrup and to make it worse with water. Although, Draco and Hermione had a little problem, the Ceremony was about to begin and they were to be there on time. Hermione sighed and started to get out of the carriage, when Draco allowed himself to come out first. She smirked, waiting for the yelp that Draco would emit when he was hit by a syrup balloon. She waited, but no sound; she got out and was soon coated in syrup. Hermione turned to look at her side to find Draco in the same state, sticky, cold, and pissed.
"Damnit Peeves, I'm going to get you one day," Draco muttered.
Hermione on the other hand was extremely peeved (A/n: hahaha), so she quickly whipped out her wand and muttered a spell, then as soon as she took out her wand, Peeves came flying towards her.
"PEEVES YOU BLOODY THROW ONE MORE BALLOON AT ME OR ANYONE, I SWEAR I WILL BLOODY CALL UP BLOODY BARON AND SEE TO IT THAT YOU ARE PUSNISHED! AND IF THAT DOESN'T EVEN WORK, I'LL TAKE IT PERSONALLY AND CURSE YOUR BLOODY GHOST ARSE OFF THIS SCHOOL!" Hermione yelled at the poltergeist.
Peeves gulped, he was starting to get afraid of this witch called Hermione Granger. So he flew away, but didn't leave without singing:
You messed up the fun,
Oh, but you hit a homerun.
But don't you worry,
I'll be back in a flurry.
With pudding filled balloons,
And singing my tune.
But don't you fret,
This isn't a threat.
I'll just hit the birds,
Who travel in herds.
Then Peeves cackled once more and left. Professor McGonagall rushed towards Hermione and Draco.
"Miss Granger I-" She was cut off by Hermione apologizing profusely.
"I'm so sorry, Professor! I was just so angry at the stupid ghost and it just got to the best of me. Please don't take away my head badge!" Hermione apologized.
"Miss Granger, as I was saying, thank you for taking care of the little Peeve problem. It doesn't matter, I'm just happy that at least there is someone else in the whole entire school besides Bloody Baron that could control that little menace," Professor McGonagall told the student with a smile.
"Thank you," Hermione responded in a shocked voice, but then looked down at her robes. She sighed and cleaned it up with her wand including a water repellent charm also, Draco slowly caught up with the other Head. (A/n: he used the same spell that Hermione did to clean himself up.) Blaise had already ran off in the amidst of things, he was particularly frightened of what Hermione had just done and didn't want to experience it for himself.
"Well, Miss Granger, Mister Malfoy, you are needed in the Ceremony," Professor McGonagall told the two students while walking into Hogwarts. The two followed the professor, and stopped when Professor McGonagall turned around and warned, "I suggest that you, Miss Granger and Mister Malfoy, keep quiet on what had happened outside with Peeves. We don't want this to go around."
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When the doors opened up, cheers resounded across the whole Great Hall. Cheers from the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff table, congratulating the two Heads for being chosen. The outcome was quite shocking, it was Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, the polar opposites, and this was definitely going to be a year to remember. Both students went back to their House tables, and sat with their friends. Draco with Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle and the other Slytherins. While Hermione was surrounded by Ginny, Ron, Lavender, Parvarti, Seamus, Neville, and a very sulky Harry.
"Welcome, Welcome, students, once again those who've been in this school for awhile, welcome back. For those who are new, welcome to Hogwarts. I see everyone is a little wet from the downpour that we've had outside, and a little sticky I see. No matter, the Ceremony will begin in a matter of minutes, but before, I will tell all of you something. We have a new student from America; he has just transferred, and will be in Seventh Year. So please give a warm welcome to Blake Richmond," Dumbledore announced while clapping his hands.
The boy called Blake Thomason stood up and bowed down. His hair was brown with a few golden highlights, his eyes had a hint of ambers, and he was well built, and had an incredible smile. All the girls in the whole Hall was swooning over his smile, even Hermione. The girls all squealed or sighed when he gave a small smile towards the crowds, this just made him smile wider. All the guys in the hall was sulking, more competition for winning the girl's hearts now, first it was Harry and Draco for being the best looking guys, but now there were three. Just what they needed now, more girls obsessing over guys. (A/n: sorry, but this is soo funny, thinking about guys sulking around that girls are falling for this kid, not that he's bad or anything, but still. JOIN ME IN THIS LAUGH! HAHA)
After the rounds of applause ended, Professor Dumbledore continued, "Now, let the Sorting Ceremony begin."
There were only fifteen first years this year, not that much, but still there at least were some students. The names were called out one by one.
"Alverton, James!" Professor McGonagall called out from her parchment.
"Ravenclaw!" The Sorting Hat yelled out.
"Aston, Theresea!"
"Hufflepuff!"
"Berkeley, Abbey!"
"Gryffindor!"
"Cleaver, Angelo!"
"Gryffindor!"
"Heaton, Jack"
"Slytherin!"
(A/n: Remember the name Duke Heaton, of course, that's Jack's older brother. He's in the same grade as Hermione and Draco.)
So on the names were called out, and in total there were four Gryffindors, five Ravenclaws, three Huffelpuffs, and two Slytherins. Then finally Blake's name was called out, everybody became quiet.
"Richmond, Blake," Professor McGonagall called out lastly.
The hat sat on top Blake's brown haired locks; it seemed as if it was thinking where to put him. The wait was nearly as long as Harry's, but soon the Hat announced, "GRYFFINDOR!"
The Gryffindor girls screamed and clapped loudly, while the other girls in different houses clapped wearily, looking jealous. Professor McGonagall pointed Hermione Granger out, and told the boy to sit next to her, that she could help him around the school and such. He walked rather confidently towards the girl; in her mind all she was thinking was ' Oh Merlin, he's gorgeous.'
Draco's silver eyes turned chillingly cold while he followed this so called Blake towards Hermione. Then glancing at Hermione he noticed that she was swooning over the guy, something inside him was starting to bubble in furiousity.
While Harry's green piercing eyes followed the guy also, his immediate reaction was that he should talk to him sometime, but when he looked at Hermione, he could tell that Hermione liked this guy, or his appearance.
"That's just bloody great," Harry thought to himself. "First Malfoy, now Blake. NO, I promised myself; I give up, I GIVE UP!"
Blake sat down next to Hermione, and smiled warmly, "Hey there."
There was a slight British accent in his voice, Hermione looked at him questioningly and Blake immediately answered, "I lived in Britain for nine years, the accent doesn't really wear off." Then gave another heart melting smile. Hermione immediately thought of a Muggle actor, Orlando Bloom, and thought that Blake looked a little bit like him.
When Blake sat down, the Headmaster continued his speech, "Now, before we have our welcome back feast, let me briefly explain to you that the Forbidden Forest is forbidden without a teacher present. Wandering around in the corridors past curfew leads to detention. The class rules will be known when you arrive in class, remember, don't be late! Now, let the feast begin!"
Immediately food sprang up from the golden shimmering plates that covered the whole table. Like always, all the guys, mostly Ron started to grab everything, while the girls watched the guys in awe and shock in how they could eat like that. Blake grabbed a few things, and then turned towards Hermione.
"This is incredible," Blake exclaimed.
Hermione smiled and told him almost everything that Hogwarts: A History told her. After she was done, Blake looked at her astonished, and then joked, "You are something."
Hermione laughed hesitantly, and then started to talk with her other friends, talking to Blake at times.
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At the end of dinner, the prefects gathered everyone to lead into their houses. Before Ron and Lavender left, the Prefects of Gryffindor, Hermione walked towards Harry and Ron.
"Harry, I'm -" Hermione started but was interrupted by Harry, when he hugged her tightly and told her that he was sorry. Hermione returned the hug.
"I'll see you later, if I can," Hermione said while smiling, then leaned in to kiss Harry on the cheek, and then did the same with Ron. Hermione walked towards Draco, when Blake stopped her.
"Er- Hermione?" Blake stepped forward towards Hermione.
"Yeah?" Hermione asked, she was a little cautious of what the brunette was doing.
"Good night," Blake responded, and then kissed her lightly on the cheek.
Hermione blushed profusely then muttered, "Thanks, good night."
Then she quickly walked away from the smiling brunette boy. When she was next to Draco, she sighed deeply, and then looked up.
"Where's Professor McGonagall? She's supposed to show us where our rooms are."
"Dunno."
"I'm right here Miss Granger," Professor McGonagall reassured, and then led the way towards the common rooms where Draco and Hermione would have to share.
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While the Transfiguration teacher was leading the way for the two teenagers, Draco pulled Hermione back and started to whisper to her in a harsh tone.
"What was that all about back in the Great Hall!"
"What are you talking about?"
"That little kiss you shared with Blake," Draco stressed on the brunette's name.
"He was just being friendly."
"No, I think he wants to be more than friends."
"And this bothers you... why?"
"- Because, it just does."
"Wow, great answer."
"Shut up."
"No, Malfoy, seriously, what's bothering you with me and Blake. We're not even together," Hermione tried to explain to the blonde.
Draco pondered for a moment, and then nearly shouted, "EXACTLY! You're not even together and he kissed you."
"ON THE BLOODY CHEEK!" Hermione whispered harshly towards Draco, but fortunately, the Professor heard.
"Ms. Granger, Mr. Malfoy? Is there a problem?" the professor asked in a serious tone.
Hermione blushed red, and murmured, "No."
Draco didn't even answer, but just stood there, impatiently tapping his foot. Hermione was just right over the edge, and just wanted to strangle Malfoy, but then again thought against it, just because McGonagall was there.
'Breath in, and out. In and out..' Hermione thought while breathing in and out calmly.
She blew a stray hair that covered her face, it wavered in the air but fell back in her face. She blew her hair one more time, hoping it will just stay up there, but her hair being difficult, gently landed on her face. Frustrated, she swiped her piece of hair with her hand, and then made sure it was secured. Draco rolled his eyes at this, he found it funny, but he couldn't just laugh in front of her.
"Okay," Professor McGonagall startled the two students, "Here we are. This will be your rooms that you two will have to share."
The portrait had a vibrant sun with blue skies with clouds on one side of the canvas while the other had a moon with star filled skies.
"You two will decide on what your password will be, so I suggest you choose one now. The Moon and the Sun will be like the portraits that you were accustomed to," Professor McGonagall explained.
"Helios."
"Selene"
Hermione and Draco had chosen their own password and said it at the same time without consulting each other.
"Malfoy, it's going to be Selene," Hermione said in a stern voice.
"I don't think so, it's going to be Helios," Draco stubbornly replied.
Draco and Hermione started to bicker about what name they were going to use for their password, Professor McGonagall sighed and told them in a stern voice, "Why don't you trade off each month, one month it could be Helios while one month it could be Selene. I suggest you go alphabetically, so Draco, your choice will be first, then Hermione. Does that sound fair?"
Both students shook their heads, when Hermione looked up to glare at Draco, he sneered back at her. She rolled her eyes, and told the Sun and Moon, 'Helios'. The painting opened up, before both of them climbed in, Professor McGonagall told them that they should wake up a little earlier than usual. They were supposed to help pass out the Time Tables for the students. Then bid both of the students goodnight, and left. Hermione walked into the room, followed by Draco, they both looked around the room. The Common Room was beautifully adorned, there was a huge fireplace that had rubies and emeralds incrusted into the silver and gold spiraled outline of the hearth. There were two large sofas, one crimson red and the other emerald green. The crimson sofa had lions carved into the chestnut colored legs and the emerald sofa had snakes carved into the same type of wood as the crimson one. It was magnificent, so elegant, it was beautiful. The pillows that lined up on the couch were all different sizes in different shades of the color that it was on. Draco took this opportunity to throw a rather large green pillow at Hermione, this landed on her head rather roughly. Hermione winced once the pillow hit her; she turned around slowly, and saw that Draco was trying to act a little innocent. He was looking down at the green couch, acting as if he was really interested in it.
"YOU PRAT!" Hermione yelled at him, and threw a red pillow back at him; he dodged it, but didn't see the tiny dark red pillow coming at his face.
"Oomph," Draco muttered when the pillow hit him square on the face.
"You deserved that Malfoy!" Hermione exclaimed then ran up to her bedroom, first she was confused, and there was a long hallway that stretched horizontally. And there were four rooms on each side, counting up to eight (A/n: duh) As quickly as she could she opened all of the doors with a flick of her wand, she ran back and forth to each of the doors, until she found her bedroom, adorned in red and gold. She slammed the door shut, and breathed in deeply, "Thank Merlin that Draco wasn't fast enough to catch me."
Hermione obviously didn't explore the whole Common Room, matter in fact, her own room. On the other hand, Draco took time to inspect his room carefully, and found two doors that was on the side of his room. One, was his closet, he found out, and the other was a bathroom, "This is going to be interesting," Draco thought. He walked inside, and took notice of the very large bathtub and showering place, with two sinks and everything. And lo behold, there was another door that was parallel to his, he cautiously opened the door, to find Hermione lying face down on a bed, well, technically, her bed.
Draco tiptoed across the room with the red pillow that Hermione had hit him with behind his back. Hermione took no notice of Draco, for she was still lying face down on her bed. Draco lunged and was about to hit the brunette girl when a spell hit him from the corner of the room.
"Petrificus Totalus!"
Draco froze immediately, Hermione, who was hiding behind her bed, walked up to Draco and laughed.
"You think I would be so vulnerable to just lay face down like that? You have got to be kidding me, and I thought you knew me better," Hermione told to the frozen blonde.
Hermione paused for a moment as if to hear what Draco would might have wanted to say, but decided better of it and casted to counter-curse of the spell. Draco breathed in deeply and started yelling, "YOU HAVE NO BLOODY RIGHT TO JUST HEX ME RIGHT THERE!"
Hermione quirked one of her eyebrows and replied back in a vicious tone, "And I'm guessing that hitting a person who wasn't even paying attention with a pillow is right?"
"Well-... Well, it wasn't you right there!" Draco stuttered out.
"Good point, but still," Hermione responded while giving a good impression of a Malfoy smirk. Draco obviously noticed that and yelled out, "HEY! THAT'S MINE!"
Hermione rolled her eyes, and then walked out the door leaving a very confused Draco behind.
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