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This is a possible Dramione Fanfiction.
I am really sorry I haven't been active at all the past months, I have been completely overwhelmed with homework and studying but I am back with the third chapter of the story A Life Turned Upside Down. I will try and post as regularly as I can but I can't promise anything right now. How often would you like me to post a chapter?
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CHAPTER 3. A VERY LONG FIRST DAY
Tuesday, September 2nd
6:20 am. Hermione's alarm ringtone went off. She rolled over and turned it off. Hermione opened her eyes and sat up. Fay, Lucie, and Parvati were still sleeping. Lavender's bed was empty and Hermione could hear the water running in the shower. She got up and looked out the window. The sun was creeping up over the horizon. She could hear the birds singing and she smiled. Hermione made her bed and lay her uniform out on her bed. She tied her hair up and pulled her case out from under her bed. She opened it, grabbed her toiletry bag and went into the bathroom. She splashed her face with water, filled up a glass of water and drank it.
"Morning," said Lavender, smiling at Hermione.
"Morning," Hermione replied, smiling back. "Slept well?"
"A bit tired but yeah," replied Lavender. "You?"
"Pretty well," Hermione answered. She brushed her teeth and went back into the room.
Fay was standing over Lucie and shaking her shoulder. "Lucie, will you wake up!" Fay insisted. Lucie groaned and rolled over "come on get up lazy bones" begged Fay.
"Don't want to," muttered Lucie, sticking her head under her pillow. Hermione smiled. Parvati sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes.
"Morning," said Parvati.
"Morning," replied Hermione. Lavender came out of the bathroom and hugged Parvati. Hermione grabbed her hairbrush and went back into the bathroom. Parvati walked into the bathroom. "Slept well?" asked Hermione.
"Very well. But obviously not as well as Lucie, she doesn't want to wake up," replied Parvati and they both laughed. Hermione brushed her hair and Lavender popped her head around the door.
"Do either of you have moisturizer I can borrow?" asked Lavender. "I forgot mine at home," she asked. Hermione nodded.
"Sure, here," Hermione replied, handing it to Lavender.
"Thank you so much, I'll write to my parents this evening to ask them to send mine," added Lavender.
"Oh, I need to write to my parents too," added Hermione. She picked up her things and left the bathroom.
"Lucie for God's sake wake up!" cried Fay. Lucie rolled over and fell off her bed. She landed with a thud.
"What day is it?" she muttered. Hermione laughed. She got changed into her uniform and sat down. Lucie got up and walked into the bathroom. Parvati walked out of the bathroom dressed and glowing.
"Hermione, can you plait my hair, please?'' asked Parvati.
"Of course!" replied Hermione, smiling. Parvati sat down on Hermine's bed and Hermione brushed her hair. She plated Parvati's long hair into two neat plaits and when she finished Lavender walked in. "All done," Hermione said to Parvati in a cheerful tone.
"Thank you, Hermione, you're the best!" replied Parvati with a huge grin and she hugged Hermione tight.
"Anytime, your hair is beautiful," replied Hermione, grinning.
"Wow, Parvati, those plaits are beautiful," bushed Lavender. "Once again you outdid yourself, Hermione," added Lavender with a smile.
"Aww thanks, Lav," replied Hermione with a smile.
"Why is Lucie taking so long in the bathroom? Come on you guys it's 7:30, we don't have much time," muttered Fay. Lavender grinned.
"She's painting her nails," replied Lavender. Hermione and Parvati shared a smile. They all turned to look at Fay.
"She's WHAT?" cried Fay running to the bathroom. "Lucie, hurry up will you, we won't have time to eat!" Hermione, Lavender, and Parvati laughed. Lucie entered the room looking sheepish.
"Sorry Fay," she mumbled. Fay sighed and made her bed.
"Just get ready Lucie," she muttered.
"But I am ready!" Lucie protested.
"No, you're not," groaned Fay "You haven't made your bed and you aren't wearing your shoes. Parvati put your shoes on, Lav-"
"I'm ready!" Lavender exclaimed.
"No. Your bed" replied Fay pointing at Lavender's unmade bed.
"But-" started Lavender.
"No but's hurry up and make your bed," said Fay, cutting Lavender off. "Hermione, please tell me you're ready," she added in a pleading voice.
"I think so," replied Hermione. "I just need to pack my bag but I'll do it after breakfast."
"If we have time to eat breakfast," added Fay.
"I'm ready," exclaimed Parvati.
"So am I," added Lavender.
"I can't find my other shoe!" cried out Lucie.
"By the door, Luce," replied Lavender pointing at Lucie's shoe. Lucie hastily put it on and stood up beaming.
"All done!" she cried, grinning.
"Alright let's go then!" exclaimed Fay. The five girls left the dormitory and headed to the great hall.
"'Mione, Lav-Lav, over here!" called Ron as the girls walked into the great hall.
"What took you so long?" asked Harry. Ginny grinned at Hermione as she sat down next to Harry and Lavender sat next to Ron.
"Lucie," Hermione and Lavender replied in unison. Ginny grinned.
"Again?" asked Harry.
"Always," replied Hermione with a sigh.
"Gosh, I wish I was in your dorm." Ginny sighed.
"Yeah, it's a laugh," added Lavender with a smile.
"So what have we missed?" asked Hermione.
"Nothing really," Ginny shrugged. Just then Professor McGonagall walked up to them.
"Here are your timetables for this term," she said, handing them out. The kids muttered thanks and Professor McGonagall walked away. Hermione studied her timetable eagerly.
"Oh look we have Defence Against the Dark Arts this morning with Professor Lupin," she exclaimed happily.
"And double Potions tomorrow afternoon" groaned Ron.
"This is going to be a long term" sighed Harry.
"It could be a lot worse," added Lavender. "We could start at 8:00 every day"
"See, we didn't even have to rush," said Lucie with a smile. Fay groaned and the others grinned.
"God you are amazing Lucie," said Ginny grinning.
"It's a talent!" Lucie replied winking and everyone laughed.
"We have Care of Magical Creatures this afternoon," pointed out Harry.
"Oh I've missed Hagrid!" exclaimed Ginny. She grinned at Hermione.
"I need to go get my bag, who's coming with me to go get our school books?" Hermione asked. Ron looked at the floor. Harry accidentally made eye contact with Hermione. "Harry please come with me," said Hermione with a smile. Ginny giggled.
"You shouldn't have looked at her, Harry," Ginny added. Hermione scowled.
"He's going to have to go get them anyway," Hermione muttered.
"That's true," sighed Harry, getting up. "Let's go," The two of them walked back to Gryffindor Tower to get their bags.
"Want to come with me to check out the Head Boy and Girl common room?" Hermione asked Harry after they had collected their books. Harry grinned.
"You bet!" he answered. Hermione took the key out of her pocket and opened the common room door. The room was large and rounded. There was a balcony with a view of the lake and the sun was shining in through the window, onto the polished floorboards. There was a chimney with chairs and a sofa placed around it, and a clock next to it. There were two desks made out of wood, both with a chair with velvet backs and a small shelf next to both of them 'To tidy away your school books' noted Hermione in her head. There was a bookshelf too on the far wall, parchment, spare quills, and even a small telescope. "Wow," breathed Harry.
"Yeah," replied Hermione. She smiled at herself. "It's so beautiful," she thought to herself.
"You are one lucky girl," said Harry.
"I'm obviously going to let you come here," said Hermione grinning at Harry.
"You're the best," replied Harry. "This is amazing!" he added. Hermione walked towards the desk that was by the balcony and put her Potions and History of Magic book on the desk. She turned to Harry.
"Ladies first obviously, Draco can have the other desk," Hermione said smiling. Harry grinned.
"Exactly," he replied. Hermione looked around the room again. She looked at the clock. 8:40 am.
"Let's go find Ron and make our way to Divination," said Hermione. Harry nodded. They left the room and Hermione locked the door. They found Ron in the Gryffindor common room and the three of them set off towards Divination.
The day went by surprisingly fast and by five o'clock Hermione was already really tired. After Transfiguration, she went to the Head Boy and Girl common room to drop off her books. She unlocked the door and let herself in. A small fire was crackling away in the grate and Hermione smiled. She sat down at her desk and took out her Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms and Care of Magical Creatures books and put them on the shelf. She took out a piece of parchment and the quill Harry gave her and started writing.
Dear mum and dad,
I'm sorry I didn't write to you last night, I was so overwhelmed by everything and time went by really fast.
This year is going to be a lot of hard work but I'm looking forward to it.
As Head Girl I have my own common room that I share with the Head Boy, it's really nice.
I miss you but I am really happy to be here.
I hope Crookshanks is better by winter term so I can take him with me.
Do send him my love.
Harry, Ron, and Ginny all gave me really nice birthday presents.
I don't have much news yet but I am really happy here and I'm so happy to see all my friends.
I hope you two are having a very peaceful time and I hope you're enjoying work.
I'll write to you soon.
Love you,
Hermione xxx
Hermione put down her quill and rolled up the letter. She went to the owlery and tied the letter to a barn owl. She watched the owl fly away and walked back to the Head Boy and Girl common room. She opened the door and walked to the desk.
"Granger," said Draco Malfoy with a smirk. Hermione jumped and spun around.
"You don't have to scare me like that," Hermione answered dryly.
"I know but it's fun," replied Draco, chuckling. "I'm surprised you're coming here alone," he noted. Hermione picked up her bag.
"I was just coming to get my bag, I have Astronomy," replied Hermione dryly. Draco smirked.
"Told you we'd see each other," said Draco. Hermione sighed and left. She met Harry and Ron near the great hall and they made their way to the Astronomy tower together.
"I bumped into Malfoy," said Hermione. Ron scowled.
"What did he want," Ron asked dryly. Hermione shrugged.
"Nothing really, just trying to scare me," she answered.
"He's the worst," added Harry. Ron groaned.
"I've forgotten everything to do with this class," he whined. Hermione grinned.
"Don't worry it'll all come back," replied Hermione.
"Easy for you to say," muttered Ron. Harry grinned at Hermione.
"Over here!" called Ginny as the trio walked into the great hall. It was finally dinner time and Hermione was exhausted. She sat down next to Ginny and drank two glasses of water straight. "Wow, you were thirsty," said Ginny giggling.
"Long day," replied Hermione, smiling. Lavender and Parvati sat down next to Ron.
"How on earth do I already have homework?" grumbled Ron. "The first day of school and I already have homework"
"Ronald, it's a dream log," sighed Hermione.
"It's the first day," he groaned.
"Just say you died in all your dreams and Trelawney will be happy," said Harry. Hermione grinned.
"I'm so tired," said Parvati.
"Me too," added Hermione.
"What do we start with tomorrow?" asked Harry.
"Ancient Runes at 8:00" replied Hermione. Ron covered his face with his hands and groaned.
"Kill me now," he grumbled. Ginny grinned.
"Glady," she replied and everyone laughed. They finished eating and went to the Gryffindor common room. Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat by the fire and spoke for a while.
"I'm so tired," groaned Ron.
"Quidditch tryouts this weekend," said Harry grinning.
"Epic," said Ron. Hermione looked at her watch. 9:23 pm.
"I think I'm going to head up, I'm really tired," she said getting up.
"We should go too," said Harry, getting up. Hermione said goodnight to her best friends and went up to her dormitory. Hermione took a shower and changed into her pyjamas; white and navy checkered sweatpants and a white crop top with spaghetti straps. She tied her hair in a messy bun and washed her face. While she was brushing her teeth Fay walked in.
"Hey Hermione," said Fay, smiling.
"Heya," Hermione replied.
"How was your day?" Fay asked.
"Good but tiring," replied Hermione grinning.
"Same, same" added Fay smiling. Hermione walked out of the bathroom and put her case on her bed. She unpacked her clothes and put them into her closet. Lucie walked in and slumped onto her bed.
"Lucie, don't put your shoes on your bed," sighed Fay. Lucie groaned and sat up. She kicked her shoes off, grabbed her pyjamas and went into the bathroom. Hermione finished unpacking and put her now empty case under her bed. Lavender walked in and smiled at Hermione. She brushed her teeth and her hair.
"Not so chatty tonight," said Lavender as Lucie walked in.
"I'm tired," whined Lucie.
"We all are Lucie," sighed Fay. Hermione climbed into bed. "Come on girls, it's 9:50 pm, let's go to bed," said Fay. Parvati came out of the shower and climbed into bed. Lavender put her uniform on a chair and got into bed too. Lucie climbed into bed and Fay turned off the light and went to bed.
"Goodnight everyone," said a sleepy Lucie.
"Goodnight" everyone replied. Hermione yawned, rolled over and fell asleep instantly.
