Title: The Point Of All Emotions
Author: ThePhantomsRedRose
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or the Phantom of the Opera.
Summary: AU, 7thYear. Dumbledore wants house unity, so he plans a Hogwarts version of the Phantom of the Opera. Will his plan work or will there be more problems to face in the end?
Authors Note: Well I'm just as anxious as you if not more to see what's gonna happen with this new student. If you want any character traits in her submit it in a review and I will be happy to see what I can do.

The Point of Fame

Hermione woke up at six the next day throwing herself into the shower, hoping it would cure her massive headache. After she was dressed in a tightly pressed school uniform, she headed into her private potion lab and brewed some Vomica Caput capitis for her headache. She went through to the dressing room letting her hair be worked into tame curls then down to the dining hall before Breakfast was served. From there, she went into the antechamber, where Dumbledore's early morning owl had told her to meet him.

When she entered the room, She saw Dumbledore in royal blue robes drinking tea. Next to him, she saw Maureen. She wore a Gryffindor uniform regally. She wore diamonds on her hands and ears and her teeth were perfectly straight (A noticeable trait when you are a daughter of dentists).

"This is Maureen Hunter," He said gesturing to the girl. "Maureen, this is our head girl Hermione Granger," He said, introducing Hermione. "Now in a few moments I will open up the doors to a full great hall and announce to the school that we have a new Gryffindor and then Hermione will lead you to the table and you will sit with her, any questions? Good," Dumbledore said leading them to the door. Offering an arm for Maureen to take Dumbledore opened the door. Maureen's almost jet-black curls shone in the candlelight. She walked with the poise of a model on a runway. Dumbledore made his announcement and then Hermione lead Maureen to the lions den.

"Maureen this is Ronald Weasley and Harry…" Hermione began.

"Harry Potter, yes, him I know of. He is famous even in America," Maureen said simply taking the seat next to Harry, which was the last at the table. "I'll see you guys in class," Hermione said before walking to the new staircase and entering the auditorium. There she saw Severus sitting in his cast chair looking up at her.

"Had enough of Miss Superstar?" Snape asked.

"What do you mean," Hermione asked

"Dumbledore didn't tell you? Maureen is a Pop star in America. Have you eaten?" He asked showing concern at Hermione's pale complexion. When Hermione shook her head no Severus said, "Come on, Let's get you some food," He rose from the chair and went into the backstage area. Hermione followed until she reached the back stage portraits. Snape stood outside the portrait of the black rose and uttered, "Black Magic," the portrait swung open to allow entry.

Snape's Dressing room mirror was lined with emeralds and entwining serpents. There was a Pewter dresser and a Mannequin with black robes on it. The colors were very livable greens and browns. Then Snape said the password to the second portrait admitting them into what Hermione assumed was his private chambers

The walls were done in vertical green and silver stripes. There was an area rug on the floor of the sitting room that had intricate black, green, and silver designs. There was plush green and white furniture arranged in a cozy manner. There was a white marble fireplace with green candles lit upon the mantel. There was a Great Picture of a Black Panther in a tree above the fireplace.

"That picture is magnificent!" Hermione gasped in awe.

"Ah yes the Black Panther, did you know that it is my Animagus form?" He said, as if she should just know.

"No I didn't! Oh Severus teach me to become an Animagus!" Hermione pleaded

"It takes a lot of work Hermione but if you want to come through the dressing room at eight o'clock each night and I will train you. Please do not tell anyone of this discussion. Let's get you that food," He said while disappearing behind a corner.

The kitchen was small and all done in black granite laced with mica. With a wave of his wand Omelets, Bacon and Tea were cooking themselves.

"While we are waiting for the food would you care to tell me what happened back in the Great Hall?" He asked curiously.

"She took my seat and there was no room left for me so I left to avoid discomfort," She explained while sitting at the kitchen table as the food began to serve its self.

"Oh, I suppose you are not a conflict person? Perhaps you should change that before the looming war," He mocked.

"Yes, well Dumbledore assigned me as her welcoming party, so avoiding conflict was a pretty important aspect of that job," She said, laughing when Snape began to mock Dumbledore. "However I am sure she will have quite the welcoming party now, with the way Ron's been drooling over her," She scornfully said.

"Does that bother you?" Snape asked

"Does what bother me? Oh you mean Ron? A little, but not in a way you would think. I just don't understand how you can drool over someone with out hearing them speak," She sighed.

"So you don't like the Weasley boy romantically?" Snape asked with an eyebrow raised.

"No I never have, I got jealous once in fourth year but…" She could not finish because Severus's lips were crashing against hers. When they parted Hermione was left wordless, until the Hogwarts clock chimed. "I have to, um, go!" She said running out of the chambers back through the dressing room portrait. Behind her, she left a motionless Snape.