Hermione headed downstairs to the third floor to drop her things off before supper. She started to step out of her portrait hole but heard voices.

"If you can't get someone hired for the position then the ministry might step in."

"No, I will never let them step in again."

"You can't keep them out."

"Watch me, they will not interfere with my school ever again."

Hermione smiled at McGonagall's voice and peaked out to see her talking to Professor Flitwick.

"I am glad to hear that Minerva," Flitwick told her.

Hermione left the safety of her common room and caught up with them.

"Still no luck, I see," Hermione stated.

"Not yet but I have a couple leads. Since you're a head girl and I know you don't spread stuff around I will tell you that there will be more positions open next year, also. If you're serious about teaching figure out what you want to teach and then come see me. I may have a special project for you."

"Honestly I love all areas of magic and could see myself teaching most of them. Maybe not potions or care of magical creatures, and definitely never divination but maybe transfiguration or charms. Harry was always better at defense but after watching him teach I feel like I could do well."

"What do you mean 'after watching him teach' you think you could 'do well'?" McGonagall asked.

"He did a great job teaching us for Dumbledore's Army and I learned a lot from him on teaching style," Hermione answered automatically.

"I think you would be exceptional at teaching no matter what subject, you throw yourself into things fully and you always excel. Even when it's not your best subject you still do better than almost everyone else," McGonagall told her.

"Thank you," Hermione smiled. "I really do think it would be fun to watch the children's eyes light up when they understand something that they have been fighting with. I know it has to be frustrating when you know students aren't trying their best, though," Hermione knew it would be a challenge but thought it would be a noble cause.

"Why don't you come up to my office after supper and we can talk about a few options that you could have?" McGonagall asked her.

"I would love to."

"I will see you afterward, then," McGonagall dismissed her.

Hermione left McGonagall and Flitwick to their own business and went to supper. She was still early so she took a seat near the door and waited for Ginny to come to join her. Soon she had a full plate and started eating. Not long after Ginny took the seat beside her.

"Hey, we already have so much to talk about," Ginny was excited.

"Like what?" Hermione smiled and indulged her.

"I'm holding quidditch tryouts this weekend and I already have the pitch booked for the first month of practices. Since I'm making the prefect schedules I can make sure that and quidditch players are off for their practices, all teams included of course. Also, can I tell you how amazing my schedule is?" it was clear that Ginny was over the moon.

"It has been an amazing first day, huh?" Hermione smiled and agreed.

"By the way, would you be okay with taking rounds once a week, I think we can make sure that everything is covered if so."

"Any certain night? Hermione asked.

"Maybe on Monday nights, it's the hardest night to have covered and I know you're able to sleep in on Tuesday's if you want," Ginny sounded hopeful.

"I'm sure that will be fine," Hermione was honestly glad that it wasn't a weekend since patrol usually ended a bit earlier on weeknights, fewer people out past curfew meant that you stopped less.

"How was your first day back?"

"It has been a good one, I think I will like Vale Bellum and I'm considering teaching after I graduate. McGonagall wants to meet so that we can discuss my options," Hermione couldn't help but smile.

"I could see you doing that, actually," Ginny told her. "I think I will like Vale Bellum, too. I think it's something we all need."

The girls finished eating while they talked about their day and Hermione decided it was time to meet the headmistress.

"I'll tell Adam that Mondays are good for September, we may look at something else next month but if you like them we may keep you there," Ginny told her. "goodnight, see you in the morning."

"Goodnight," Hermione answered. A few minutes later Hermione was standing in front of the familiar gargoyle statue, "Phoenix," Hermione walked up to McGonagall's door and was surprised she felt a bit nervous when she knocked.

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icarus enjoyed the view—My thoughts on this is that she's trying to grow up and to have clothes to wear outside of classes. She trying to become someone other than the smarty pants that she has always been, or at least MORE than that. She is trying to be a woman. I know the first step I took towards being a woman was pretty bras and underwear. Also, she was on the run and had very limited clothing and after dealing with worn out underwear and such I think she would never want to be in that position again. The Hermione I know is set for several years with all of this clothing. Also, money is not an object here, she was paid for her help in the war and will not have to worry about money unless she goes out and gives it all away or something.

ArmyWife22079- July and December we have semi-annual sales and you can get panties for a couple dollars each and some bras are as cheap as five dollars.

Dom1sek- The troll incident… she was in the bathroom crying because of Ron. (he was a brat) Polyjuice potion and other things like that I admit was not exactly following the rules but lives were in danger and we know what a heroine Hermione is. Most of it she was really thrown into but there were a few things she just took charge and just owned it, though. But again, it was all things that were super important and had to be done. Dating a teacher isn't something of that nature.

ALSO IMPORTANT: Guys, I'm so sorry about how long this has taken, I will start class again Monday and will hopefully be able to update better. Over my break I have been working like crazy (like I worked doubles the four days before Christmas) and have, yet again, a new manager doing my schedule so it's all over the place. I'm only getting one day off and if anyone else is a full-time student, mum, and employee you know the struggle. Sorry, this update is so short but I do have a lot planned and cannot wait to get it to you. I figured a little is better than nothing.