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Chapter 8: The 'Thank You'

The next day was Monday and the start of classes. Hermione had taken a shower, dressed and she now made her way to the Slytherin Table. Blaize was waving her down to sit next to him and she did. They ate and talked about classes and then the subject of the new DADA Professor came up.

"What do you think she's like?" Hermione asked.

"I really don't care, I think she's hot." Blaize said and Hermione almost gaged. Sure, she was pretty and all, but having Blaize saying that was just gagable.

Malfoy, then sat down and Hermione gave him a smile and he just stared at her and grabbed a piece of toast.

"So, Zabini." Draco said taking a bite of his toast and looking away from Hermione, "What classes do we have?"

"First, Potions with Gryffindors, then Transfiguration with Ravenclaws, and then DADA with Gryffindors, again."

"Only three classes today?" Draco asked.

"That's what it says." Zabini stated.

Hermione stayed quiet the rest of breakfast. Ginny had told her what Draco had done and she wanted to thank him, but in private.

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Everyone took their seats in Potions and then Snape walked in as usual in his I- hate-the-world strut. He walked to his desk and flicked his wand so that all pages in Advanced Potions turned to page 347. "Today you will be taking notes on the Calming Draft, pages 347 to 362"

Many groans could be heard from the Gryffindors, but the Slytherins knew better, "That'll be 20 points from Gryffindor" Snape said and sat in his chair and started to right something on a piece of parchment.

Hermione looked over at Harry and was surprised to see him partnered up with Neville. Where was Ron? Was he still a Weasel?

Hermione shook her head and went to making notes on this Calming Draft. Writing down all the things she thought were most important. Like how it relieves stress and that if you take more then need be, you will go into a coma like state. Not asleep, just not able to move because the taker is too calm and relaxed.

Hermione saw that her partner which in fact was Blaize Zabini would glance at her paper every so often. 'Oh, well.' She thought and went back to writing notes.

Before, anyone knew it an hour had past and Snape was asking for everyone's notes. Once he got them all he looked over the one on the top of the pile and read it over, 'hmm' he thought, 'Just as I thought.' "50 points to Slytherin for Ms. Granger's interesting and logical notes.

Hermione saw that many of the Slytherins were giving her smiles, she saw that Malfoy had smiled at her and her heart fluttered, then she saw the glare from Pansy and almost got into a fit of giggles. If it wasn't for Snape dismissing the class she would have probably been rolling on the ground with laughter.

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Transfiguration was next. And McGonagall had the perfect lesson for the Day and Draco Malfoy would help her out.

When all the seats were taken, Mcgonagall spoke, "Today we are going to a higher level of Transfiguration. Today, we will be learning how to turn an animal back into it's true form."

A hand was raised and McGonagall pointed to the girl, "Professor, what do you mean we're going to learn how to turn an animal back into it's true form?"

McGonagall smiled and then went behind her desk and picked something up, turning towards the class she held out a fury red weasel. Hermione gasped, knowing that that was Ron.

"Everyone, this is Ronald Weasley." McGonagall stated and many others in the class gasped just as Hermione had, except the Slytherins who just snickered. "Ms. Brown, to answer you question, we will be learning how to turn transfigured people into there original form."

After McGonagall had given a speech at how wrong it was for one student to transfigure another student she called for Malfoy to come to the front of the class. McGonagall set the Weasel on the ground, putting it under the Immobilizing spell, so that Ron wouldn't run off. "Mr. Malfoy I would like you to show the class how to turn Mr. Weasley here, back into his original form."

Draco sneered. He really wished that Weasel-by would stay a weasel forever, but he knew wishes never came true.

Draco gave his wand a swish-swish and a flick and suddenly a very bewildered Ronald Weasley stood before the class and many of the students laughed; mostly Slytherins. Hermione just smiled; thinking that Ron needed the lesson that Draco had taught him and Draco just stared at him with a glare.

"Mr. Weasley," McGonagall said and Ron quickly turned around, "You should probably go see Madam Pomfrey and maybe afterwards a few," McGonagall paused, "apologies should be made." She said giving a glance towards Hermione. Ron looked over at her and Hermione just looked down at her desk. Ron just gave a nod and left the room.

"Mr. Malfoy. You may take your seat." The Head of Gryffindor said and Draco went to his seat next to Goyle. "Alright then, can anyone tell me the side affects for a transfigured person who is turned back into their original form?"

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When the Gryffindors and Slytherins made their way into the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, they found it had no desks, whatsoever, to sit in.

"What the bloody hell is going on here?" Parkinson asked.

"What an excellent question." A voice said from behind them all, making many jump. When they are turned around they saw their professor smiling at them. She was wearing black and red robes like at the night of the first school year feast, except they were slightly different; the red was a little darker. She walked into the room and went to the middle of the room.

"Professor?" Harry asked, "Where are all the desks?"

Kaytrina's smile went even wider if that was possible, "Very good question, Mr. Potter." She said and then looked around, "Where are the desks?" Everyone looked at her as if she were a mad hat. She then snapped her fingers and desks filled the room. She looked back to the class, "Is that better?" She asked and the students just looked at her mouths open. Then, some student started to walk to the desks, "Oh, but before you take your seats," She said making students stop, "I'm going to pair you into partners. Now, lets see." She snapped her fingers again and a piece of parchment appeared in her hands. The parchment held a list of her students names, she waved her hand over it and then some names paired up with other names.

"Ok, then. Longbottom with Bulstrod. Potter with Lovegood." She said and was about to say another pair of names when Harry interrupted.

"But, Professor." Harry started, "Luna is a Ravenclaw and a sixth year."

"Quite so, but she has been assigned to this class, isn't that right Ms. Lovegood?" Kaytrina said and Luna walked over to her.

"Yes, Kay...Professor." Luna stated.

"Ok, then. Since that's all good and dandy...Mr. Potter. Ms. Lovegood. Go take your seats." She said and they went and sat down. Harry smiling to himself, quite glad that Luna was in this class as a matter of fact. "Alright then back to it." Kaytrina said and named more pairs. Two more were left. "Weasley and Parkinson." Pansy nearly fainted, "But since it seems Mr. Weasley is not here, you'll have to be on your own for today Ms. Parkinson. And last but not least, Granger and Malfoy." Kaytrina said smiling.

Now that everyone was seated; Kaytrina just looked over them all. "First of all I'm Kaytrina Snape. Not the sister of the Greasy Git." Laughter up took the classroom, "And I would like to be known as Professor Kay not Professor Snape, since it seems it is already taken by my dear brother. And I will not have any thinking like that Seamus Finnigan." Kaytrina said and looked towards the Irish lad.

Seamus just looked at her with eyes wide open. "What the bleedin' hell?"

Kaytrina smiled, "I'm sure 'Snapes's sister is a fox' is a compliment, but please try to cease that kind of thinking." Many of the student were either looking at their Professor or Seamus who was white as a ghost.

"How did you know what I was thinkin'?" Seamus asked.

"I have my ways," Kaytrina stated and then walked to her desk, "Today we will be learning about Vampires."

"Vampires?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, Ms. Granger; Vampires." Kaytrina said with a smile, " Now I'd like you to meet a friend of mine." Kaytrina said and looked up at the stairs that led to her office. All the students looked up to see a man with black short curly hair and black and green robes on, walking down. "Class this is Van Dracul." The whole class gasped.

"Dracul as in Dracula?" Asked Pansy.

"Yes, Ms. Parkinson. Dracul as in Dracula." Kaytrina said, "Except Van here is not as malicious as his grandfather. Are you Van?"

Van gave a small laugh, "Maybe, maybe not." He said in a Romanian accent.

Kaytrina gave a small laugh as well and the whole class thought she was crazy. Kaytrina looked to her class, "I'm not crazy and Headmaster Dumbledore authorized Van's visit." Most of the class was somewhat relived, but still some were a little hesitant. "Van here is only half vampire." she told her class which seemed to relieve the rest of the students. "Now Van could you perhaps..."

"Kaytrina, who don't have to ask." He said and suddenly Van was gone and a bat was flying above everyone's heads. Many girls were shrieking and ducking, not wanting Van to get in their hair. Kaytrina gave a laugh and then waved at Van. The bat then disappeared and Van was standing in the back of the classroom.

"That was awesome." Dean Thomas said.

Many girls found themselves under the table, but Hermione found herself in the arms of someone. When she looked up she saw the bleach blonde hair of Draco Malfoy. She blushed and quickly pulled away. Staring down at her desk as Draco straightened up his robes.

-

After DADA class, many student talked about their Professors choice in teaching. Mostly about Van. Guys thought he was awesome and wished they could turn into a bat and Girls wishing that they could marry him.

"So, Kaytrina do you think pairing them up is a good choice?" Asked the blonde.

"Yes, I do. I think it might push them more together. I know you told me that Ginny Weasley has told you about Hermione's feeling and that she thinks that Draco is feeling the same way, but we never know for sure, do we Luna?"

"No, we don't." Luna smiled at her mentor. "I'm pretty happy Professor Dumbledore has let me help you with this...mission of Prophecy."

Kaytrina smiled, "I am too. After all you are close friends with the trio aren't you."

"Mostly Ginny Weasley, but Harry and I are getting close." Luna paused, "Hermione and I sometimes study together, so that's making progress isn't?"

Kaytrina let out a small laugh, "Yes, it is."

"Kaytrina, may I ask you a question?" Luna asked.

"Well, you just have, but I'll let you ask another," Kaytrina said with another small laugh.

"What is the light that Draco and Hermione will produce?"

Kaytrina smiled, "A being. A being that will free the Wizarding World of people Voldemort."

"Wonderful." Luna said eyes gleaming with joy.

"It is isn't. Two enemies falling in love, leaving everything in the past in the past, creating a light that will save the world." Kaytrina took an intake of breath and smiled, "You should go along. I'm going to go speak to my dear brother."

Luna laughed, "Have fun." She said walking out of the room.

"Oh, I'll try." Kaytrina called after her.

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Hermione waited in the Head Common Room. She waited from Draco to come down from his room. She was going to thank him for standing up for her, yet again.

"You just going to stare at the carpet all night?" A soothing voice asked and Hermione looked up to see Draco standing before her.

"No, I am not." She said and then scooted over and patted the couch for him to sit down. Draco quirked an eyebrow, but sat anyway.

"I just wanted to say thank you." She told him.

Draco looked at her with shock, "Your thanking me for turning Weasley into a Weasel?"

Hermione nodded, "Yes, I am." She said and gave him a kiss on the cheek. She then stood up and went to her room.

Draco sat there bemused. 'She just...She just thanked me for turning Weasel-by into a weasel. And...and...and she KISSED ME!' 'Oh, don't get your knickers in a twist' 'Oh, shut up' 'Me shut up? You're the one that started it' 'I did not!' 'Yes you did' 'I did n...ARGH! Why am I having a mental conversation or well, argument!?!' 'Don't ask me, I'm just the negative side of you mind' 'Well, then negative side Malfoy SHUT UP!'... 'You know I think she likes you.' 'ARGH! Didn't I tell you to...wait a moment...' 'I'm also the positive side of you mind, and maybe you SHOULD ask her out.' 'Really?' 'Yes, really. She kissed you didn't she?' 'Yes.' 'So, why not ask her out?' 'She might reject me.' 'Are you a Malfoy or not! Puck up the courage and ask the woman out!' 'I can't.' 'Oh, you bloody coward!'