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Hogwarts, Dumbledore's office
Previously...
"Tropical Stilts," McGonagall said wearily. The doors opened. As the three went up the steps, Harry stopped because Minerva was not coming with them.
"Go, Potter, and please, hold Miss Granger down when she gets into the room."
Harry went, confused until he saw Dumbledore. And right next to him was a stranger to the building.
And of all things, could it be really? Yes, my mind may be wandering, must I confess? I believe it was Old Deuteronomy.
Harry stared at the Jellicle sitting across from his Headmaster, but then remembered that Hermione was standing next to him. He prepeared to hold her down, but he saw that she wasn't moving. In fact, she was barely breathing.
Dumbledore looked around the big Jellicle and said, "Harry, , ! How nice to see you! This is Old Deuteronomy, a good friend of mine," the headmaster said, indicating the giant Jellicle sitting right in front of the students.
Old Deuteronomy smiled at the trio and said in a mystical way, "Hello, Ron, Harry...and did you say her name was Hermoine? Well, you must be the smart one I'm always hearing about!!!"
After that comment, Ron slightly covered his ears and Harry winced, waiting for the ear-splitting squeal they thought for sure was going to escape from Hermoine's lips, but all they heard was a thud.
They both looked down. Hermoine had fainted.
"Hermione!" the two boys exclaimed. Old Deuteronomy looked troubled. Dumbledore looked slightly amused.
Hermoine woke up after about 15 seconds, her face pale, her body weak, and her head feeling like cotton balls were crammed inside it.
"What happened?" Hermoine asked groggily.
The girl looked up, her eyes widening when she saw Old Deuteronomy, and stood, extending her hand for Deuteronomy to shake.
"I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Hermione Granger and it's quite an honor to meet you," she said confidently, as if the episode had not happened.
Deuteronomy smiled mystically. "I know. From what I can tell you're very smart."
Hermione blushed, ever so happy for a Jellicle acknowleging how intelligent she was.
"So, I think you are wondering why you are here, my fellow Gryffindors," Dumbledore said, grinning at the sight of Hermione's beaming face.
The three nodded, all very excited for what they were sent to do. Every being in that room was thinking different things.
Oh, they are going to be shocked when they hear this. And Hermione will probably have another fainting spell, Dumbledore thought.
My, these students look like they're going to cry if they don't hear it in a number of seconds! Deuteronomy sighed happily.
Gosh, I hope this is really important so I can prove to Malfoy that I'm best! Harry thought. He was syked.
What the heck will this be about? Will I be able to meet the Jellicles! *mentally squeaks* Ooooh, maybe Deuteronomy will give me his pawprint as an autograph!!! *mentally squeaks again* Hermione thought dreamily.
What has that cat been eating??? Ron thought incredulous.
"I am going to tell you, but we need to get to Deuteronomy's home place first. As Miss Granger knows, he is from the Junkyard in London. So if you three will hold onto my arms, we can apparate, seeing that you are not liscensed yet."
And then, fulfilling Hermione's dreams, they apparated to the Junkyard, where all of the Jellicles were waiting for them.
A/N: OK, I kind of got stuck on this one, so blame the subject of writers block. Reviews, good or bad, are welcome!