Chapter 3
Nervous, Hermione stands next to the doors to the entrance to the Dining Hall waiting for her signal to enter and be sorted. Headmaster Schwalm told her that he had to explain why there was a transfer student being sorted into 7th year. The WP (Wizarding Paper… original no?) had mentioned that there were going to be students' transferred to many American and European Schools after the Downfall of Hogwarts, but they were forbidden to mention which students were sent where. Mostly for protection, from the Death Eaters the have evaded capture and are seeking revenge. That is why Hermione was sent to Vollart so early in the summer. The ministry all agreed that she was a greater risk than most of the other students for her friendship with Harry Potter and for the Killing of Lucius Malfoy.
Hermione had over heard some of her professors saying that she wasn't the only transfer that arrived at Vollart early. She didn't hear the name, but she found it odd that she hadn't seen this person in all of her exploring of this school. She also couldn't figure out where this person was now. 'Shouldn't they be waiting out here with her? I wonder what grade they're going….' Hermione was cut off mid thought by the doors to the Hall opening as Headmaster Schwalm announced " I would like to introduce to you Hermione Granger!"
The hall was cast into silence as every head turned to stare at Hermione as she entered. Not one single student in the hall hadn't heard of Hermione. The last living member of the 'Golden Trio'; member of the Order of the Phoenix; Order of Merlin, First Class; The smartest student to attend Hogwarts since Ravenclaw and the list went on. To say the least the students at Vollart were awed to have such a famous person as their classmate
Hermione stopped walking when she reached the front of the staff table.
"I would also like to introduce to you Draco Malfoy!"
At this even Hermione couldn't help but stare. Draco Malfoy! The same Malfoy that tormented her and her friends for years, who called her mudblood and other fowl names. Granted he was a spy for the light and was a key point in helping to stop DE raids and attacks, but that didn't stop him from being an evil git!
Malfoy made his way down the isle to stop right next to Hermione.
"Granger." "Malfoy" was all that was exchanged as a greeting between the two.
"Could Ms. Granger come up to the parchment, please."
Hermione walked up and grasped the paper with slightly shaking hands. When the pen touched the paper a booming voice announced "Claira!" Sighing with relief, Hermione made her way over to her previous spot.
"Mr. Malfoy if you please."
When the parchment announced "Claira!" also Hermione had a sinking feeling in her stomach. In the same house with Malfoy? What is the world coming to!
"Now at this time we usually announce Head Boy and Girl to the two top students in 7th year. now usually these students have attended Vollart since the beginning, but not his time. Our Head Boy and Girl this year goes to Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger for Outstanding grades and leadership potential!" Announced Headmaster Schwalm.
A loud roar of applause was heard after this announcement. It seemed that no one was shocked and other than the would be Head boy and Girl everyone seemed pretty happy.
"Now if our two Heads would come and see me after the feast then that is it and we may dig in!