Hermione entered the Great Hall to find it empty besides for Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall, who were sitting quietly at the head table enjoying a cup of coffee and light conversation. She smiled and walked up to the couple.
"Good morning Kitten, how was your first night?" asked Minerva. "Here sit down until someone comes in." She said moving so Hermione could sit between her and Severus.
Hermione smiled and quickly sat down between the couple and a cup of hot tea appeared in front of her. She took the cup in both of her hands and took a careful sip. She let the warm liquid go down her throat.
"It was ok. I think Lavender is going to a pain in my back side." said Hermione truthfully.
Severus snorted inside of his coffee cup before taking a sip of the hot black liquid. He sat the cup down in front of him. "Don't let her brother you from what I can tell you have the makings in three great friends last night."
Minerva nodded her head in agreement. "I agree with Severus, Hermione. Stick with the boys. I still can't believe a Weasely got into Slytherin."
"Salazar help me. Please don't remind me." said the Head of Slytherin House.
Hermione giggled and a plate of eggs and crispy bacon appeared in front of her. She began to eat her breakfast as she listened to the two people tell her about their first year at Hogwarts. Just as Hermione finished her breakfast the professors began to come into the great hall. Minerva kissed Hermione on top of the forehead and she made her way to the Gryffindor table.
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Hermione smiled when Harry, Draco and Neville sat down at the table. The boys plied their plates and began to eat breakfast. She sat her purple beaded bag down on the table and dug through the bag. She smiled when she found her map of Hogwarts. She unfolded it and began to review where the classes were located. Neville leaned over her shoulder and studied the map with her. He had lost his after he had gotten his letter and couldn't study it later.
"I wonder what class we will have first?" asked Draco.
Just then Professor McGonagall sat their class list. She gave Hermione a small smile and continued to hand out her students their lists. She exited the Great Hall.
Hermione looked on list and found she had Transfiguration first. She turned to the map and found the transfiguration classroom. She smiled at her hopefully to be three best friends. She waited for them to finish their breakfast.
Meanwhile at the Slytherin table Ron Weasely watched with a red face as the four friends talk and laugh with each other. He still couldn't believe that he had been sorted into Slytherin. He had written his mother and sent it off before breakfast to see if she couldn't get him restored. He would have the boy who lived as a friend. He watched on as his face grew redder as they exited the Great Hall for their first class.
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"Neville it's this way." said Hermione pointing to the door on the right.
The wizard studied the map. "No it's this way." He pointed down the hall.
"Oh, give it here." said Draco taking the map. "You were reading it up side down Neville." He said and clamped him on the shoulder. "No worries mate Mia's right it is this door. Come on Harry let's go," and they made their way to the transfiguration class room.
The four friends were the first ones to enter the large classroom. It was lined with desks and large black board and desk where a beautiful black and gray tabby cat sat on the desk. Hermione smiled when she recognized the tabby cat. She walked up to the desk and scratched the cat gently behind the right ear. She giggled when the cat licked her hand.
"I didn't know Professor McGonagall had a cat." said Harry with smile. "Weasely better watch out for his bloody rat. She might eat it."
The cat made a disgust noise and shook her head. She hated rats. She preferred mice.
"I don't think she likes rats." said Draco with a knowing twinkle in his eye and said, "Hello Professor." The tabby nodded and he winked at the cat.
The four friends found their desks in the middle of the room so they wouldn't be made fun of for sitting in the front and so they would be away from the talkers in the back of the classroom. Just then the rest of the class filed into room.
Hermione mentally groaned when she saw the Slytherins slowly file into the room. She hoped they wouldn't have them in potions. But knowing her luck she would have them in potions.
Ron stormed into the classroom after five minutes had passed. The tabby cat jumped off the desk and transformed into human form in midair. The redhead's mouth fell open in awe.
"That was bloody brilliant." said Ron.
Minerva crossed her arms over chest and stared at the redhead. "You received a map in your updated letter Mr. Weasely there is no need to be late for my class. Now find your seat."
Hermione shook her head as she watched the Slytherin take his seat in the back. Minerva turned to the black board and magically charmed the chalk to write as she talked. She smiled at Hermione and her friends as they took notes. She noticed that they were using muggle pens for their notes instead of the quill. She didn't mind the notes in pen but the final paper must be written with a quill.
After Minerva finished her lecture into the introduction to transfiguration she began to walk around the room to make sure that the students were taking notes for their homework assignment. She stopped at the Ron's desk and narrowed her eyes at his paper when she saw he was drawing instead of doing his work.
"Five points from Slytherin Mr. Weasely. Please take the notes from the board." She walked away from the red head. She made her way over to her charge and her friends. "You may use the muggle pens for notes, but I expect the final paper in quill."
"Yes ma'am." said Hermione. "It's easier with the pens." Minerva nodded and walked away from the group.
Minerva assigned the class their homework. She walked over to Hermione and slipped her a piece of paper and returned to her desk. She dismissed the class.
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Hermione moved from the crowd of the students and opened the note from her professor. She smiled at the note.
Please come to my chambers to see me and Richard tonight after supper. I hope you have a great first day.
Minnie
PS. Password is Ginger Newts
She folded up the letter and put it inside her purple beaded bag and walked over to her friends. They made their way to their second class of day.
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The students exited the great hall from lunch. Ron smirked when he saw Hermione. He stuck his foot out causing her to trip sending her books and papers she had in her hands across the floor.
"What's your problem Weasely?" asked Draco when he saw the red head trip Hermione. "Mia has done nothing to you." He turned to Hermione and helped her to her feet and Harry and Neville gathered her books and papers. "If you mess her you mess with me. Got that." He turned to her and asked, "Are you ok?"
Hermione rubbed her red hand, "Yea I'm fine thanks Draco." He nodded his head and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
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The group sighed heavily as they made their way to the last class of the day which was potions. They entered the large room with long tables and shelves that were stocked with ingredients. The group broke off into a group of two. Draco had paired off with Harry and Hermione with Neville. They took tables in the center of the room like they did with all their classes. The rest of the students filed in and it was the Slytherin house.
The door slammed against the wall and Professor Snape swept up the ale his black robes blew behind him as he took each step as he said, "There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class." He turned on his heels and faced the class. "I don't expect much from any of you, expect for a few that may exhibit the art of potion making. I can teach you how to bewitch the mind, bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper in death." He said looking out at his first year Slytherins and Gryffindor. "Mr. Potter, where would I find the bezoar?"
Harry thought for a moment and said, "In the belly of a goat, sir."
Severus eyed Hermione carefully and she had put down her hand once he had called on Harry. He gave her a slight smirk. He nodded his head. He turned to Hermione. "Miss Granger, what is bezoar?"
"It's used to remove poison from ones body."
Severus turned on his heels and whispered, "5 points each to Gryffindor. We will begin with our introduction to potions and we will begin our lesson." He charmed the chalk to write as he began his lecture.
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Severus dismissed his class after assigning their homework. He sighed heavily and sat down at his desk. They would begin brewing on Wednesday. He would tell who would rise to the challenge of potion making. He was pleased that Hermione and Potter had answered their questions correctly. He hated that he couldn't deduct any points from Slytherin for their answers incorrectly. He shook his head and ran his hands tiredly down his face.
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"I heard that Professor Snape is rather tough in his classes, but I rather enjoyed it." said Hermione with a smile as she sat down on the couch in the common room. "I can't wait to get started on brewing."
"This was only the first day Mia. Professor Snape didn't have a reason to say anything bad yet." Harry pointed out to her.
"True." she whispered in thought. "Let's go walk around the grounds for awhile before supper," all three boys nodded happily and they left the common room for outside.
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Richard walked down the row of cells in Azkaban Prison to check in on John and Jane Granger. It had been close to month since he had them thrown into the cell. He stopped at the John's cell and smirked at the man. He was barely recognizable. John's hair was now slightly longer, unshaven, with white and black striped suit. He had a hallow look about his eyes. Richard knew it was from the dementors at the Azkaban.
"Hello John, how's your life going? I hope terrible." said Richard. "Just so you know Hermione is doing wonderfully under mine and my wife's care."
"Freak got what she deserved." snapped John. "You can go to hell."
Richard raised a brow at the man slightly stunned that the muggle wasn't too affected by the guards just yet. He sneered at the man in front him. "Don't worry Johnny boy you'll get what's coming to you. I promise and Hermione will by my daughter if have anything to say about it. See you at your trial. Let me go see your wife. Goodbye John Granger." Richard walked away from the man.
He stopped in front of Jane Granger. He could tell she was effected by the guards more then John. Jane's hair was in a frizzy mess, sucks in cheeks, deep dark circles under her eyes, and looked nearly lifeless. He nearly felt sorry for the woman. Nearly but then he was reminded of all she did to Hermione.
"Jane I'm here to tell you that your trial is the beginning of next month. Is there anything you want to tell me or ask before you go to trial?"
Jane slowly looked up at the man that stood at the bars. She only shook her head in defeat. The creatures that circled the prison made her relive every bad memory of her life. She could less what happened to her at this point.
"Very well Mrs. Granger. I'll see you at your trial." said Richard and he left Azkaban for his office.
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Richard stepped out of the harth and smiled at his wife, who was sitting on the couch in her common room. He bent down and kissed her gently on the lips. He pulled back just as the door opened Hermione entered the room. He smiled brightly at the young witch. He turned and opened his arms in hopes of a warm hug. Hermione smiled and ran to the man's open arms and he wrapped his arms around her small frame and hugged gently but tightly.
"How's my girl doing?" asked Richard.
Hermione buried her face into his shoulder and breathed in his scent and smile. "I'm good. I've missed you."
Richard held Hermione close and let go and they joined Minerva on the couch. "Tell us about your first day?" He asked and the couple listen as Hermione told them about her classes.
"Kitten, Severus is going to be tough in his classes. I'm surprised he didn't make any first years cry today. He's more then likely going to make up for it soon." said Minerva. "Don't let him get to you. Ok? If you do have any problems please come to me." Hermione nodded and snuggled up with her guardians for awhile before returning to the common room to start on homework.
Richard watched the door close and turned to his wife. He told her about him visiting John and Jane Granger and that their trial was coming up very soon. Minerva sighed heavily and closed her eyes knowing that Hermione would have to testify against her parents. She knew that their was no way around it. She hoped that Hermione's friends where to the point that she trusted them to tell them the truth. She knew that she would have to talk to Hermione about and see because she would need her friends.
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Hit the button and tell me what you think. I know it was little slow. First day and all.
