Author's Note: Okay, seems that some people are getting confused. (Though, my fault for not really clarifying it in the beginning) This is an AU where Cho is about six years older than Hermione. Thus, she was able to become a professor. Also, I have already finished writing the story, I am just posting one chapter a day. Sorry about the short chapters... I meant this story to be a one shot, but then it became longer than I expected and I found that chapters were indeed needed. Now, without further ado, Chapter three of Taboo.
Chapter Three
Three months into the year and everything was going surprisingly dull for Hermione. No plots on Harry's life had been unearthed, Hagrid hadn't gotten any new exotic pets, Malfoy was being good and Ron was practically stalking her. Yes, everything was dull, yet awkwardly out of place.
The bushy-haired girl was quickly scrawling down notes as Professor Chang spoke until the bell rang, signaling the end of class and dismissal to dinner.
Hermione placed everything neatly into her bag, shouldered it, and was about to leave the room when she heard a voice call out.
"Miss Ganger, may I see you for a few minutes?"
Hermione stopped dead in her tracks. What would the teacher want with her? She did all her work, was more than just passing, and her attendance was remarkable.
After the last student filed out of the classroom, Hermione shuffled to Professor Chang's desk. She let her bag hang loosely on her shoulder, expecting to have to sit down again soon.
"Ah yes, Miss Granger…" Chang said as she closed the door, a warm smile upon her face.
"You are a very remarkable student. I have been speaking with Professor Dingely though, and he informs me that your performance is rather sub-par. I was wondering if you would agree to tutoring. I wasn't extraordinarily gifted in the subject like some, but I did pass my NEWTs with an E…"
Hermione blinked.
"Um, sure, Professor Chang. Thank you."
"Great!" the young woman clapped her hands and a smile spread across her face, "Lessons shall begin this weekend. Meet me here, Saturday at, let's say, three in the afternoon?"
Hermione nodded and then left the room in a daze.
