"Granger?" Draco asked, "I don't believe I've heard that name before."
"You probably haven't," Hermione said, blushing, "I'm a Muggleborn. This is my cat, Misty," she gestured to her beautiful cat who was napping beside her.
"Oh," Draco exclaimed, looking surprised, "I didn't expect that," he muttered to his friends. "Misty's beautiful. This is Crabbe and Goyle," he said, pointing to the boys behind him.
"You're a first year, right?" Hermione asked just to be sure.
"Yeah, first year. I'm excited!" Draco exclaimed, "you know, for classes, teachers, houses, quidditch, and of course, meeting new friends." Draco smiled as he continually talked Hermione's ear off. He wanted to make a good impression on this cute witch he had just met.
Hermione remembered her parents list, "I heard you say quidditch, what is that?"
"Oh! You don't know what quidditch is?" Draco momentarily forgot about Hermione being a Muggleborn and started ranting about how AMAZING quidditch is. "Then there's the seeker who has to catch the golden snitch and..." Draco went on like that until he was finally finished. "...and that's how you play quidditch," Draco concluded.
"Wow," Hermione whispered with wide eyes. Being the person that she was, Hermione had listened intently during the entire conversation. She wasn't too interested in playing the game but did enjoy watching it. "So," Hermione said, trying to change the subject, "what house are you hoping to be in?"
"Slytherin of course," Draco scoffed, "my whole family's been in Slytherin house for as long as I can remember. What about you?" Draco asked. This was the time he would find out if this 'Granger' girl was worth it or not.
"Oh I'm not sure," Hermione exclaimed with interest, "they all have good qualities and I would be blessed to be apart of any of them. I am leaning towards either Ravenclaw or Slytherin. I'm still trying to process all of this though. It's a little crazy."
Draco stared at the Muggleborn with opposite him as she rambled on. He couldn't help thinking how pretty she was. His father would NEVER EVER EVER approve of him fancying a Muggleborn but Draco couldn't help it. He loved her creamy chocolate eyes and her bushy brown hair. 'Please let her be a Slytherin. Please let her be a Slytherin,' He thought anxiously.
Hermione wasn't really paying attention to what she was saying anymore. She was more focused on Draco. Of course Hermione knew who the Malfoys were. Her father had told her that they were active supporters of the dark. Draco was incredibly handsome and Hermione couldn't ignore that fact. She instantly had a crush on him. She hoped and hoped they would both be in Slytherin house together.
Crabbe leaned over and whispered in Dracos's ear. "We're almost at the school Granger," Draco announced, " we're going to go the restrooms to change. Be right back."
As the boys left the compartment Hermione hurriedly changed into the school robes she had gotten at Madam Milkins. She grabbed her hair hair brush from her bag and attempting to deal with her curls she furiously brushed her hair.
Misty stirred and climbed onto Hermione's lap, nuzzling her chin. "You missed all the excitement Misty!" Hermione cooed, "there were these three boys that came in, two tall ones and none other than Draco Malfoy. Oh he's gorgeous, you would love him!" Misty purred and looked at Hermione with adoration.
Hermione, Draco, Crabbe, Goyle and a girl named Pansy all met up and sat on a boat to Hogwarts together. Pansy and Hermione instantly hit it off and became best friends. Of course everyone loved Misty too. Misty especially took a liking to Draco. The five friends stuck together and walked up to Hogwarts together. The four purebloods were excepting of the fact Hermione was Muggleborn, surprisingly.
"I really hope we are in the same house!" Pansy gushed to Hermione. "I'd love to share a dorm with you! And of course you too Misty!" Pansy reached down and gave Misty an affectionate pet on the head.
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Misty was quickly becoming a very famous and loved little cat. Everyone she met had fallen in love with her and she purred with them. It might have had something to do with her multicolored eyes.
"It would be great if we were all in the same house," Draco admitted. Crabbe and Goyle grunted an agreement and the girls nodded. However, they were interrupted by none other than Professor McGonagall.
"Students, quiet please," the professor announced, "when you step through these doors you will undergo the sorting ceremony. The sorting hat will be placed upon each of your heads. You will be sorted into one of four houses, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Any questions?"
"Ever heard of lice?" Draco muttered to his friends. They all let out tiny giggles, even Misty let out a short mew.
"Do you have something to say Mr. Malfoy?" McGonagall said as she glared at Draco.
"No ma'am," he muttered quietly.
"Alright then. Let's begin."
Suddenly, the enormous double doors behind her opened. The students slowly but surely shuffled in.
"Abbott, Hannah!" and so the sorting ceremony began. Then Crabbe's turn arrived. "Crabbe, Vincent!" There was a short pause before the hat shouted out, "Slytherin!" Next of the friend group was Goyle. "Goyle, Gregory!" This time the pause was longer, but the hat called out, "Slytherin!" Directly after Goyle was Hermione. "Granger, Hermione!"
'Oh crap.' Hermione thought as she walked towards the sorting hat and stool. She sat down and the hat was placed on her head.
"Hmm," a voice said in Hermione's mind, "a brilliant mind! Ravenclaw would be a good choice, but there it is! A desire to prove herself. Cunning and ambition will land you in, Slytherin!"
Hermione smiled proudly and walked over to where Crabbe and Goyle were sitting. Draco and then Pansy soon joined them as they were both sorted into Slytherin.
"We're in for a good year," Hermione said to her friends with a smile.
A/N: I know I wasn't supposed to update until Teusday but I couldn't help it. I miss you guys! As always, please read/follow/favorite and especially REVIEW. I love hearing feedback. See you on Tuesday! P.S. who doesn't love Misty right?