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Chapter Four: Finding Harry, Malfoy and Mudbloods.

'Hello Miss Granger, I've been expecting you.'

Hermione nodded and collapsed onto the chair in front of the desk. Dumbledore leaned forward and gave a smile.

'I'm sure you know all about me Professor,' Hermione said and Dumbledore nodded.

'Yes. I am pleased to say that we have located Mr Potter,' he said and Hermione's eyes lit up.

'Really? Where is he? Is he alright? Can I see him?' Hermione asked feverishly and Dumbledore chuckled.

'He was found in the Riddle Manor, duelling against Lord Voldemort. He is fine however has a few minor injuries. We may go and see him now but unfortunately the Sorting will be occurring in a few minutes,' Dumbledore explained and Hermione nodded.

However relieved she was she couldn't help but worry for her boyfriend. She smiled. Harry would get through, he always did.

'Well Professor can I get sorted now and then go and get Harry?' she asked and Dumbledore nodded.

'Sure, let's head on down. But make sure you tell no one that you are from the future. You are an exchange student. Now what was your House in the future?'

'Gryffindor,' she replied.

'Ok, if you would take off your travelling cloak. We don't want to alarm anyone but these days, anyone wearing a black cloak of any sort is usually associated with Voldemort.'

Hermione nodded and took off her cloak. Her attire wasn't her robes at the moment but she wasn't bothered.

Dumbledore then swept through the office and they both headed on down to the Great Hall.

'Now just wait here and I will call you when we are ready for you,' Dumbledore said and Hermione nodded. Dumbledore swept into the Hall and she leant against the wall with a sigh of relief. Her Harry was fine and everything would be alright.

'Now welcome to our First-Years and welcome back to everyone else. I hope you all had a splendid summer. Before we begin the feast we have an exchange student that needs to be sorted. She will be entering the fifth year.'

Hermione straightened up and she grew nervous. Would she be sorted into Gryffindor again?

'Please welcome Hermione Granger,' Dumbledore said and Hermione walked into the room. Some of the boys wolf-whistled but she walked straight ahead. She was already taken... by a rather handsome man actually.

Sitting down on the stool, Professor McGonagall dropped the hat onto her head.

So Miss Granger, welcome back to the past.

How do you know?

Nothing is hidden from me. I think you have a purpose for returning.

Yes my boyfriend was taken by Voldemort and I need to rescue him.

So noble of you, definitely Gryffindor like.

Yes sort me into Gryffindor.

Why the hurry?

SO I CAN GO AND RESCUE HARRY!

Chill yourself.

I'm sorry but can we please hurry?

Of course, let me see...

Just get me into Gryffindor.

Ok keep your hair on!

Don't say anything about my hair or you'll regret it!

Eep... better be GRYFFINDOR!

Hermione sighed and walked over to the Gryffindor table. She sat at the end and waited patiently for the feast to start. She gave a glance at Dumbledore, who nodded.

'Let the feast begin!'

The food appeared and everyone dug in. However Hermione was not in the mood.

Along the table, four boys sat side by side. One had messy black hair and wore round glasses over hazel eyes. He was James Potter. The second boy had shoulder-length black hair and a slim face. His name was Sirius Black. The third boy had mousy hair and grey eyes. He looked tired but a happy smile was on his face. He was Remus Lupin. The fourth boy was a plump boy and quite timid. This was Peter Pettigrew. The four boys were better known as the Marauders and were the pranksters of the school.

They were currently watching the new girl, Hermione, playing around with her food.

'Wonder what's eating her up Padfoot?' James asked.

'Why are you asking me Prongs?' Sirius asked.

'Well you do claim to know a lot about girls... what was the term Moony?' James asked.

'I think you mean he said he was a sex-god,' Remus smirked and James laughed.

'I am though,' Sirius pouted.

'Well go and talk to her then,' Peter said.

'Why should I Wormtail? I hardly know her,' Sirius barked back.

'And when has that ever stopped you? Just on the train you were flirting with a Ravenclaw,' James said.

'And you hardly knew her Padfoot,' Remus pointed out as he ate his chicken leg.

'Well no one can hardly resist my looks,' Sirius said and flipped his hair back.

'10 Galleons she won't even look his way Prongs,' Remus mused.

'You're on, 20 Galleons she'll slap him Moony,' James said and Remus nodded. They both shook on it.

'The cheek of it,' Sirius said and with that he strolled to the end of the table and plonked himself across Hermione.

'Hey there, I'm Sirius, Sirius Black,' Sirius said and held out a hand.

Hermione looked up and shook his hand, 'Hermione Granger,' she introduced herself.

'So what's a gorgeous babe like you sitting by yourself?' Sirius asked and wiggled his eyebrows. Hermione snorted.

'I'm fine thanks,' she said and Sirius deflated.

Over with the other boys, James laughed with Moony at Sirius being rejected.

'Are you sure? I'm open,' Sirius asked hopefully.

Hermione giggled at the similarities between old and young Sirius. They hadn't changed one bit.

'So that a yes?' Sirius asked.

'Hmm,' Hermione mock-thought, 'how about you shove yourself up that cocky little arse of yours?' she suggested. She was seriously fed up with Sirius' flirting and needed to see Harry.

'Ooh a feisty one! Haven't had a challenge in a while,' Sirius said and Hermione huffed. She stood up.

'Look, just leave me alone,' she shouted. Everyone turned to see the new girl shouting at Sirius, 'for your kind information I have a boyfriend who already loves me.'

And with that she stormed up to Dumbledore, everyone watching her in shock.

'Can we go now?!' she asked desperately.

Dumbledore nodded. He stood up and turned to McGonagall.

'Please will you take over for me tonight? I need to be somewhere with Hermione,' he asked and with that Hermione stormed out of the Hall, glaring at Sirius who was trying to make himself invisible, Dumbledore following.

The Hall broke out in excited chatter at what had just happened.

Sirius made his way back to his place and sat down next to a laughing James and Remus.

'So that 10 galleons for me Prongs,' Remus said and James nodded and handed them over.

'What's with her?' Sirius pouted.

'She has a boyfriend Padfoot,' James said.

'Well where is he?' Sirius asked.

The boys shrugged.

...

Harry moaned and slowly opened his eyes. Reaching for his glasses, he put them on and sat up painfully. He hissed in pain and remembered what had happened.

'Shit!' he thought.

Just then a Healer walked in and up to Harry.

'Hello Mr Potter, I'm Healer Smith and I just need to examine you,' the healer said. After a few mins, he nodded.

'All in good shape,' Healer Smith said.

'What happened?' Harry asked, 'I remember fainting after V- You-Know-Who disapparated.'

'Well the aurors brought you in and you were treated for after effects of the Cruciatus,' Healer Smith said.

'Do you have my clothes and wand?' Harry asked and he nodded.

'Just there,' Healer Smith said.

'Thanks,' Harry said after spotting the pile, 'when can I leave?'

'In a few minutes if you're up to it.'

Harry nodded.

'However you have a visitor,' Healer Smith said, 'I daresay she's been the most worried ever. Nearly killed me to find out where you were,' he chuckled.

Harry nodded confused. Who was here? No one knew him in this time.

'Let them in please,' he said, 'and do you know what time it is?'

'Oh about five in the morning,' Healer Smith said.

'Ok,' Harry said. He had been there all night.

'Oh and your phoenix is fine. One of the healers checked on it and it was in perfect shape. How you managed to get one is unbelievable.'

'Where is it?' Harry asked. So that was what was in the egg.

Harry didn't have to look far for the answer as a small phoenix landed on his shoulder and chirped.

'Hi there,' Harry said and rubbed the chin. It chirped happily and landed on his lap. It looked curiously up at Harry and chirped again.

'Well I'm Harry, and now you need a name,' Harry said and pondered over names. He came up with one.

'How about Flameburst? But Flame for short hand?' Harry asked and Flame nodded. He soared back and settled on the perch someone had set up for it.

After being changed he settled back into bed and waited for the visitor. His wand was at the ready.

There was a knock on the door and suddenly he was engulfed by a mass of brown hair. He could feel someone sobbing and he hugged them back.

The person drew back and Harry gasped. Hermione was perched on his bed, looking like a mess.

'H-Hermione?' Harry stuttered and Hermione giggled.

'Harry, you... I've been so worried... do you know what I went through when I found you went back in time and landed up here after duelling Voldemort?'

Hermione looked close to tears and Harry gave her a hug. She breathed in his scent of pine-nuts and oak.

'I'm fine now,' Harry chuckled, 'but how did you get here?'

'Dumbledore helped me. I had this potion and was transported here,' Hermione said.

'You did that for me?' Harry asked and Hermione nodded, though she blushed.

'I love you Harry, how would I cope without you?' Hermione asked.

Harry smiled and pecked her on the cheek, 'and I love you my sweetheart.'

A person cleared their throat and Hermione got off of Harry. She moved to the side and Harry gasped as a younger Dumbledore walked forward.

'Hello Mr Harry Potter, I believe we need a chat in my office.'

'Sure Sir,' Harry nodded, 'come on Flame.'

Flame swooped down and landed contently on Harry's shoulder. Both Dumbledore and Hermione gasped.

'You have a phoenix?' Hermione asked.

Harry nodded. 'The egg that was the portkey hatched into this little guy,' Harry scratched Flame, who chirped happily.

'Well let us be on our way,' Dumbledore said and with that they apparated into Dumbledore's office.

Harry and Hermione settled in the chair and Harry told Dumbledore everything.

At the end Dumbledore smiled and leaned forward, his head resting on his hands.

'Well this does make sense. Well then let us go down and join the others for breakfast. But first we need to sort you.'

The Sorting Hat was placed on Harry's head.

Hello Harry Potter. I was expecting you.

You were?

Of course, who else was Hermione so impatient to find.

Hermione was impatient?

Of course, she even sorted herself.

Anyway can we sort me?

Sure thing, I think... GRYFFINDOR!

Harry nodded and the hat was returned.

'Well let us go down and join everyone else for breakfast. I will set up the dormitories for both of you. Do you have any trunk?'

Hermione nodded and pulled out the shrunken trunk. With a tap the trunk enlarged.

'Professor, do you have another trunk? I packed all of Harry's things in mine,' Hermione asked and Dumbledore nodded.

With a flick another trunk appeared and soon they were all sorted and sent to the appropriate dorms.

'Well what classes will you be taking?'

'Well I want to be an auror so DADA, Herbology, Potions, Charms, Transfiguration and Ancient Runes,' Harry said and Dumbledore nodded.

'I'll take the same,' Hermione said and Dumbledore nodded.

'A wise choice. Now off to breakfast and I will forward Minerva the information.'

'Thanks Professor,' they both called and they both headed to the Great Hall.

...

'I can't believe it,' Harry said and Hermione giggled.

'That's the tenth time already Harry. I will hex you if you don't stop,' Hermione said.

'So did you meet my parents?'

'No only Sirius... he kept hitting on me and I lost my temper,' Hermione blushed as Harry looked at her incredibly.

'Hermione Granger losing her temper? What is the world coming to?' Harry teased and Hermione smacked him on the arm.

'Hey you, shush,' Hermione said laughingly. Harry chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist and pulling her towards him. She leaned against him.

'So did you recognise anyone else?'

'No,' Hermione said, 'I was worried about you most of the evening.'

'What a sweetie,' Harry said and pecked her on the cheek.

They reached the Great Hall and Harry stopped for a moment. Hermione smiled.

'Come on Harry, they don't know you. You can make friends with them,' Hermione suggested. Harry nodded.

They walked in and everyone stared at Harry. They carried on walking and sat at the end of the bench.

Hermione picked up some toast and started to spread some jam onto it. She turned to glance at Harry and sighed. Harry was looking around nervously and when Hermione put a hand on his shoulder he jumped.

'Harry eat something before I shove it down your gob,' Hermione threated with a small smile and Harry nodded before helping himself to some eggs.

They ate in silence for a while both enjoying each other's company before they heard a cough behind them.

Harry turned around to see a blonde-haired, grey-eyed fifth-year student with Slytherin coloured robes on.

'Yes?' Harry asked raising an eyebrow.

A hand was thrust under his nose and he looked up, silently amused at how similar the situations were.

'I'm Lucius Malfoy. I want to extend a hand of friendship so that you can gain an insight into who you should and should not hang around with. What say you?' Lucius said.

Harry snorted amusedly.

'I'm fine thanks, you may keep your hand of friendship for someone else who really cares,' Harry said and turned back to Hermione.

'Shall we head to the library?' he asked and Hermione nodded, gracefully accepting his hand.

'One moment. No one, and I mean no one, rejects my friendship. Here it is considered a great honour,' Lucius all but shouted at Harry.

Harry turned around slowly and walked back over to Lucius.

'Listen Malfoy, I know exactly the type of people you are. Pureblood bigots that I would rather never associate myself with. You all just care about power so shove your fake friendship offer up your arse,' Harry finished angrily.

'You know this is exactly why you should never hang around with Mudbloods. They tend to cloud your vision of judgement,' Lucius sneered, looking over at Hermione is disgust.

Harry snapped and launched himself at the Malfoy heir. People rushed around them and started to chant 'fight, fight' as they rolled around on the floor punching each other.

'Harry stop!' Hermione shouted but Harry was too busy trying to punch every single body part he could reach of Malfoy's.

Meanwhile Sirius, James, Remus and Peter were entering the Hall for breakfast when the crowd of people caught their eyes.

'Wonder what's happening there?' James asked.

Remus stopped another fifth-year and re-joined the group.

'Apparently Lucius Malfoy is getting his butt handed to him by the new kid,' Remus said.

'Hermione?' Sirius asked in disbelief.

'No not her, her boyfriend Harry,' Remus said.

'Oh so the boyfriend has made an entry,' Sirius mused.

'Well let's see,' James said and the four boys pushed their way to the front of the crowd, just in time to see McGonagall hurrying to the two fighting boys.

'Impedimenta,' she cried and both boys were blasted away.

'I cannot believe the two of you. Explain yourselves now,' she said angrily.

'Malfoy called Hermione a Mudblood,' Harry said angrily as he wiped a bit of blood away from the corner of his mouth.

'Mr Malfoy?' McGonagall asked shocked.

'Well she is with that dirty blood and the smell. Why even her ugly bushy hair and buck teeth,' Lucius sneered angrily.

Harry made to launch forward making an angry growling sound but Sirius and James grabbed the back of his robes.

'50 points from Slytherin and detention for two weeks Mr Malfoy,' McGonagall said angrily and marched the dishevelled boy away.

Hermione launched herself at Harry sobbing slightly. Harry led her over to the bench and sat her down. He kneeled in front of her and wiped her tears away.

'I'm sorry but he… he reminded me of what Ron said to me,' Hermione said softly.

'It's ok Hermione, he's not here and he won't harm you.'

The four marauders looked confused at each other.

'I know,' Hermione sniffed.

'And when I do meet him I'll make him regret what he did, you'll see,' Harry said and when Hermione nodded he pressed a kiss to her forehead.

'Everything will be alright,' Harry thought.