(This is first fanfic and I hope you guys enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. The chapters are short, and the storyline isn't brilliant but it is okay for a first attempt I suppose.

I don't own the characters; they belong to JK Rowling and her fabulous imagination. The plotline is mine though, unfortunately.)

Chapter 13

Hermione took her normal seat at the front of the room and waited for the class to arrive. It was no surprise for her classmates to see her already sat there. In fact, it was almost normal. Harry and Ron were two of the last to come in, and if Snape had still been the teacher they would have both received detentions and had points docked. Instead, Lucius allowed them to sit down before saying.

"Next time try and be more punctual Mr Weasley and Mr Potter. Thank you." As he nodded in their direction. The boys were stunned. Lucius then took the register, ignoring their open jaws. "Now today we'll be brewing Fertilis Elixis. Can anyone tell me what this is?"

As per normal, Hermione's hand shot into the air. Lucius nodded at her silently, beckoning her to tell the class the answer.

"Fertilis Elixis is the elixir of fertility. It helps increase natural fertility. Fertilis is Latin for fertility, hence the name." Hermione said confidently. Lucius smiled at her knowledge.

"Correct. Fifteen points to Gryffindor." Lucius said simply. The class, bar Hermione, gasped. Lucius looked dumbfounded. "What?" He asked, acting confused.

"You…you gave…out points…" Ron stuttered, "To….to Hermione." He finished.

"Yes, and?" Lucius replied.

"Well you never give out points. Not to us anyway. Plus Hermione is muggle-born, and everyone knows you hate witches or wizards from muggle families. So why on earth would you give Hermione points if you discriminated again muggle-borns so much?" Harry challenged, taking over from Ron.

"Mr Potter. I awarded Miss Granger those points because she earned them, as she answered the question correctly. Also, I do not hate muggle-borns Mr Potter as you so kindly pointed out, and if you actually had known me throughout my lifetime you would know I have recently undergone a change of heart. Now please, let us continue this lesson. As Hermione was saying, the Elixir of Fertility increases fertility. This makes it a very useful potion for older wizards and witches wishing to conceive, or younger witches and wizards that seem to be incapable to do so. This particular potion is exceptionally difficult to brew correctly, but as you are NEWT students I think you should be capable. Now, the ingredients and instructions are inside your books and on the board so hopefully there will be no mistakes. Now begin." Lucius instructed, using his wand to make the instructions appear on the board in a Snape-like fashion. The class frantically started, with students entering the store-cupboard for ingredients. Lucius watched over them. He could see Hermione had already got started.

An hour and a half later the class were told to pack up and leave, and a spell was put on the cauldrons so they could continue their work next lesson. Hermione had proceeded exceptionally well as had two other students. Lucius had given them ten points apiece. The class were astounded. As the students left, Lucius could hear snippets of their conversations, and was pleased to hear Ron and Harry had almost certainly changed their minds about him.