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Chapter 3

Invitations

"I must say, its the first time I enjoyed History of Magic." said Harry while we were walking on our way to the dungeons.

"Hear, hear." Ron chimed in. I chuckled.

"Because it was about Nicholas Flamel." I said remembering our thorough research about the Alchemist in our first year.

"If we had known back then that Professor Binns knows a lot about him, we could have just asked him and saved ourselves a lot of time." uttered Harry feeling stupid about himself. Ron and I had to laugh at the funny expression Harry was showing.

"But where's the fun in that," commented Ron. "And besides, as if you could just walk up to him and ask about Flamel." I agreed by nodding my head.

"Come on you guys, we're going to be late for Potions." Ron and Harry rolled their eyes but gave in and the three of us ran towards the dungeons where Professor Slughorn's classroom was located. The door was still closed when we got there and some of our classmates where already there including some Slytherins waiting for the doors to open. I saw Malfoy staring at me which he turned into a glare. I ignored him and listened to Harry who was still going on about Nicholas Flamel when Slughorn opened the doors and let us in. I sat on my usual seat next to Neville while Harry sat next to Ron.

"Hey Neville," I called getting my seatmate's attention.

"Yeah?"

"I'm happy for you and Luna." I said. He grinned foolishly and his cheeks started to turn crimson.

"Thanks Hermione. I was really afraid that Luna might refuse my proposal but I guess it went well." He replied still grinning like a mad man.

I grinned at him and turned my attention to my book bag to get my Potions book. I looked at Harry's direction and saw him frowning at his new 7th year Potion book. I smirked, the Prince's book will not save him now. Not that I want him to fail Potions, its just that using the Prince's book is cheating. I turned my attention back to my book and placed it on top of the table and waited for Professor Slughorn to give us some instruction.

"Have you taken your books out? Yes? Turn to page 86. Come on now, quickly." Professor Slughorn instructed. I hastily opened my book and saw the big text that says Felix Felicis. Being the inquisitive one, I raised my hand which is no surprise for everyone. I heard Parkinson snort but I ignored her. How did she even passed Potions makes me wonder.

"Um sir, you're allowing us to brew this?" I asked incredulously.

"Yes Miss Granger. Since you are all of age, you are allowed to make this potion but I must warn you, it's a very hard potion to brew and only two of my previous students has got them right." He tells us. He turns to Harry and smiled at his best potion student. "I hope you used the same potion I gave you for a good cause." I looked at Ron's direction to find that he was also looking at me and we both shared a knowing look at Harry who was now trying to hide his smirk by grinning at Professor Slughorn.

"Of course Professor." replied Harry. I chuckled and looked at my book to hide my mirth. Poor Professor, he doesn't have a single clue that Harry used the potion to get information from him.

"Right, now class get your ingredients in the cupboard and start brewing. The finish product should be a golden liquid and the smell should be anything that would attract you to drinking it,"

"Like Amortentia." I chimed in.

"Correct Miss Granger, like Amortentia."

The Slytherins snorted at me but I shrugged it off and just went to the cupboard to get the needed ingredients while Neville set up the cauldron. I looked at my list and checked everything that I got. Only one thing left to get. I looked up and saw the snake fangs on the uppermost shelf. Because of my short height, I can't reach it and resorted to use my wand.

"Accio snake fangs." I muttered while pointing my wand on the box that contained the only ingredient I need. The box didn't even moved from its place as if mocking me. I tried it again but to no avail. "Come on." I muttered to myself while trying and failing to summon the fangs.

"It won't work." came the same voice that I know so well. I whip my head in his direction. He smirked at me and walked to my direction. I watched Malfoy with wary eyes as he stretched his arms upward and grabbed the box I've been meaning to get. "Here." he said giving me the box. I looked at him in disbelief. Why is he helping me?

"Wh-why are you helping me?" I asked confused at his action. I even touched his forehead to see if he's sick which he slapped away.

"What? I'm not as bad as you think Granger. Just thank me already." He snapped.

"Thank you." I said quickly bewildered at his sudden change of mood. He just looked at me with furrowed brows and went out with his ingredients. "You can't perform magic inside the cupboard. Snape put a charm here to prevent thieves from snitching his potions and ingredients." He added before closing the door. I was left staring at the door. Draco Malfoy, you're one of a hell specimen I have to dissect.

I walked back to my table to see everything set up. I placed the ingredients on our work table and consulted my book to see how to brew Felix.

"Let's start. Neville, you can chop the mandrake's leaves. I'll powder the fangs." I said which Neville quickly obliged. It wasn't really hard to work with Neville in potions, its just that Snape used to intimidate the poor boy. On the contrary, Neville was actually quite good. We worked in a comfortable silence, only my faint command can be heard on our whole brewing.

"How long does this have to sit Hermione?" asked Neville. I looked at my book to find the answer that I knew by heart but still consulted the book.

"Should be ready after a full moon cycle." I replied.

"I just wish I wouldn't screw this up for you." I looked up from stirring the and saw Neville's guilty eyes.

"I don't think about that much right now Neville." I said reassuringly. He gave me a timid smile which I returned with a big grin.

We finished Potions after two hours. Harry and Ron went to their next class which is Divination with Professor Trelawney while I went to Ancient Runes with Professor Sinistra. While we sat and wait for Professor Sinistra to come, I remembered the letter Harry gave me back in History in Magic so I quickly fished it inside my book bag until I got a hold of it. It was slightly crumpled with it being squished inside my bag. I examined the envelop first and saw the coat of arms of Wiltshire sealing the flap which made me curious. It was addressed to me from the Queen itself, Her Majesty Katerina Malfoy nee Yaxley, Draco's grandmother. I opened it with trembling fingers and unfolded the parchment inside.

Miss Granger,

I would like to personally invite you for tea in our humble abode this coming weekend. I have already contacted the Headmaster to ask for assistance if you ever need in order to arrive safely in our kingdom which he gratefully obliged. I await for your acceptance and arrival, it would be the pleasure of our kingdom to have you as our guest.

Katerina Yaxley- Malfoy

Queen of Wiltshire

I re-read the letter for the nth time to see if my eyes were deceiving me, I even went to the extent of pinching myself to see if I was dreaming. No, this is real. I started to hyperventilate. I'm going to meet the Queen! Oh no, oh no, oh no. How do you act around the Queen and what should I wear to be a worthy guest? I started feeling sick and raced out from the classroom as Professor Sinistra was just about to enter.

"Miss Granger are you okay?" I heard the Professor asked.

"I think I'm going to be sick Professor. I'm sorry." I said while running towards the girls lavatory. As I reached inside the bathroom, I went directly to the sink and heaved everything I ate for breakfast which isn't a lot. I looked up and stared at myself in the mirror and saw my pale face and almost white lips. I just stared and studied my reflection, dull brown eyes, messy kinky hair that people may sometimes call a haystack and just plain ol' me. I rinsed my mouth with water to remove the sour taste of vile and composed myself. I walked out from the bathroom and headed towards the Gryffindor tower. I wasn't in the mood for classes today after I've read the letter. Reading the letter just told me that everything was real and not some weird nightmare. As I got inside the common room, I was thankful that none of the students where there and I occupied the couch by lying on it and just stared at the ceiling with a heavy feeling. I slowly closed my eyes and then everything seemed to be hazy and darkening.

"Hermione, Hermione wake up." I felt someone shaking me out from my sleep. I snapped my eyes open to see Ginny and Harry looking down at me. I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes.

"Hey, um I just felt sick for a while." I said and yawned.

"We know, Macmillan told us that you ran out from Ancient Runes when Professor Sinistra was just about to enter." Harry said sitting next to me and rubbing my back.

"I'm fine, I just caught a bug that's all. What time is it already?" I asked.

"It's dinner time." Ginny replied nonchalantly.

"WHAT?!" I jumped out from my position. "Crap, I was only planning to skip Ancient Runes but not half of my class. Oh no, oh no, oh no." I muttered to myself. This can't be happening, this Royal things are ruining my life.

"Relax Hermione, I took some notes for you in Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts and Ernie was nice enough to let you borrow his notes in Ancient Runes." Harry said trying to calm me down.

"What about Arithmancy? I have to talk to the Professors. This will go to my records. How can I be accepted in College if I skipped my classes?" I groaned and plopped down on the couch while burying my face in my palms.

"Er, I asked Padma and she said that she'd be okay to lend you her notes and Professor Sinistra told the other Professors that you were ill." added Harry. I looked up at him from my palm and smiled a grateful smile.

"Thanks Harry, you really are a great friend." I said and gave my best friend a massive hug.

"Hey, I was the one who told him to do all those things." Ginny uttered with a mock hurt. I laughed and released Harry from my hug.

"Of course you did Ginny, now let's go to dinner. I'm absolutely famished." I said and together, we went out of the common room. I linked one of my arms on Harry and one on Ginny and we marched towards our dinner. It's just nice to know that my friends are willing to help me when I needed them the most and right now, I need them big time. Not only because I skipped class but with the whole ordeal of this Monarchy things that my grandfather involved me in, even if my friends doesn't have a single clue about it.

When we got inside the Great Hall, I sat next to Ron while Ginny and Harry right across from us. I loaded my plate with every kind of dish that is available at the table and started pigging out, well eating a lot with a spoon and fork. I still have table manners. I was really hungry with all the heaving I did and I haven't eaten lunch. Ron just stared at me but shrugged it off and continued eating his chicken. I chuckled and saw Harry, Ginny and some of the Gryffindors giving me a curious look.

"What? I'm hungry." I said as a matter of fact. They just shrugged their shoulders and continued with their business like what Ron did. I glared at everyone but decided that it wouldn't give me any satisfaction so I turned back to my food. After I have eaten them all for good, I stood up and bade goodbye to my friends. I needed to go to the library and I need to write a reply letter for the Queen. When I got in the library, there were only few students that are studying and Madam Pince was stamping some of the books. I went to my usual table, sat down and got some parchment, quill and ink that were supplied in the library and started to write.

Her Majesty,

I would be honored to be your guest and therefore I accept your invitation. I hope this isn't to much but I ask for your patience for I am very oblivious how to act around Her Majesty so I ask for your forgiveness in advance if ever my clumsiness makes an appearance before you.

I bid Her Majesty a good day.

Hermione Jean Granger

I re-read the letter to make sure that I answered correctly. When I think that I have written a good reply, I immediately folded it and placed it inside the envelop, sealing it with glue and went out from the library and headed towards the owlery.

I picked a barn owl to deliver my mail since its going to be a long journey and I don't want Hedwig to get exhausted. I tied the letter on the owl's leg, gave him a treat and watched him fly off.

-End of Chapter 3-

AN: Hey, so sorry about the long wait, I've been busy with school *sighs* and our laptop's keyboard is malfunctioning so I'm currently using an external keyboard. So, tell me what you think. I'm currently working on the seventh chapter of this story, yay. Oh, anyone here read "Fifty Shades of Grey?" The first time I've read it, I thought it was a fanfiction based on Drake and Mione but later on I found out it was Bella and Edward, well at least I'm right about it being a fan fiction. Haha. Anyway, sorry if you find some grammatical errors, English is not my mother tongue and I also don't have a Beta.

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