QUIDDITCH PITCH - 2nd SEPTEMBER - 2nd PERIOD

"What are we doing out here?" complained Bellatrix for the 8th time as she and Hermione sat on the benches. Hermione ignored her continuing to read her book. It was her free period and no one was out here.

"What are we doing out here?" she asked. Hermione slammed her book shut.

"If you really want to know, we're meeting your sister. Narcissa,"

Bellatrix gasped. She knew from being in Hermione that she and Narcissa had formed a friendship after Voldemort had been defeated but what was the reason for inviting her. Seeing the panic on Bellatrix face Hermione reassured her.

"I'm not telling her about you. This is for the plan,"

Bellatrix relaxed but looked sceptical "What could Narcissa possibly do to help?"

Hermione was about to respond when Narcissa appeared.

"Hello, Mrs Malfoy,"

"Hermione I've told you so many times please call me Narcissa," When Hermione first started talking to Narcissa, she never expected to find such a strange woman underneath. The Narcissa that had been seen by everyone for years was the perfect pureblood wife to Lucius Malfoy. Well now Lucius was on the run and Narcissa's true colours came out. She was portrayed as an eccentric lady who loved sports and wanted to travel the world. She often told Hermione about wanting to travel the world. Right now she was dressed in light blue and white quidditch gear with two broomsticks in one hand and lugging a big box with her.

"Now why aren't you dressed for practice,"

Hermione quickly uttered a spell which turned her uniform into the Gryffindor gear.

"I must ask though. Why is your skin green?"

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Just a silly prank,"

Narcissa made a face, "Bleugh, Gryfiindoors. Here take this," she threw one of the brooms into the grass next to Hermione "This is a Thunderbolt VI. It's just come out. Keep it,"

"What! Narcissa, no I possibly couldn't-" Narcissa stuck a hand in Hermione's face.

"No objections! Now I'm training you to be a beater. I've been told that you pack quite the punch and I think that position will be perfect for,"

Hermione blushed, knowing that Draco probably told her about that incident in their third year.

Narcissa crouched down to the box she'd bought out with her and opened it. She looked up at Hermione, "Are you ready to face the Bludgers,"

Hermione gathered her Gryffindor courage and responded, "Bring it on,"

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GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM - 2nd SEPTEMBER - NOON

"Hermione? Our Hermione? Was late to class? With Snape? I don't believe it," snorted Ginny in disbelief.

"It's true Ginny," Harry whined. Ginny held back a laugh.

"And her hair was as 'straight as Lucius Malfoy's cane'? "she asked quoting Dean's exact words.

"Yes, we're telling the truth. Her skin was still green though," asserted Dean. Ginny continued to stare at them non-believing.

"And she sat with the Slytherins instead of you guys," Seamus nodded.

"Her absence was felt, Ginny,"

Ginny put her head in her hands and burst out laughing.

"I don't believe you guys. I'm sorry. This must be a prank!"

"It's not Ginny. We swear!" insisted Harry. Ginny continued to laugh. That's when Lavender approached.

"So what Hermione thinks she's some amazing model?" she sneered. Ginny stared at her then whipped her head back to the boys.

"You weren't lying?"

"NO!"

Ginny gasped, "She glammed up without me,"

All the boys groaned in frustration.

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QUIDDITCH PITCH - 2nd SEPTEMBER - NOON

Narcissa and Hermione laughed as sat down after an hour of practice. Hermione had changed back to her uniform and Narcissa was wearing a cross between an armour and a dress (if you need a visual search for an image of 'Darling Charming'). Narcissa had said that Hermione had improved and that they could now relax and catch up

"Okay, Narcissa time to be honest. When are you going to follow your dreams and travel?" Hermione questioned.

Narcissa sighed, "I don't know. I can't leave Draco alone. Not while his father is still out and about,"

"Narcissa, you deserve a chance to fly out into the world and see everything," Narcissa stared at Hermione for a bit and sighed again. She stood up.

"I couldn't,"

Hermione gasped as Narcissa opened her mouth.

"I follow the night..." she sang softly. Hermione realised that this curse put on the school was more complex than she thought.

"Can't stand the light
When will I begin
To live again?" Narcissa didn't know why she was singing but she didn't resist as the song was saying exactly how she felt.

"One day I'll fly away" She reached towards the sky with one of her delicate hands.

"Leave all this to yesterday
What more could his love do for me?
When will love be through with me?" Hermione knew she was referring to her estranged husband, Lucius. Narcissa knew he loved her but he had done nothing but damage their family.

"Why live life from dream to dream
And dread the day when dreaming ends?" she sang.

"Narcissa, we have to get you to Professor Dumbledore," With that Hermione grabbed Narcissa's hand and ran into the Hogwarts building. The music seemed to follow them into and through the school.

As the music crescendoed, Hermione and Narcissa raced through Hogwarts and reached the Great Hall doors where everyone was having lunch. They both slammed through the doors catching everyone's attention. Draco choked on the pumpkin juice he had been sipping. The two women ran the teacher's table just as the music climaxed.

Narcissa turned to the students and sang,

"One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
Why live life from dream to dream
And dread the day when dreaming ends?" By the end Narcissa had tears filling up her eyes.

"One day I'll fly away
Fly, fly away..."

The entire hall was silent for few heartbeats then everyone exploded in cheers and applause. Draco ran up to join his mother and Hermione at the front.

"Mother, why are you here?"

"I've got a better question. How are you here?" asked Professor McGonagall

"I can do one better," said Blaise popping out from behind Draco out of nowhere, "Who are you here?" He pointed at Narcissa. She slapped it away.

"I've known you since you were born, you fool and Draco, I came here to see Hermione,"

Draco spluttered. He knew his mother and Hermione were friends but for his mother to come all the way to Hogwarts to see Hermione.

"What about seeing me? Your loving son

Hermione stared at Professor McGonagall "Wait, wait. Professor what do you mean 'How is she here?'" She turned Narcissa, "You didn't get permission to get into Hogwarts?"

"Hermione, does it look like I've got time to arrange stuff like that? " Narcissa rolled her eyes. Draco and Blaise mouths opened. Queen Narcissa of Pureblood society rolling her eyes. In public.

"How did you get in then, Narcissa," questioned Snape curiously.

"Through one of the secret passages of course," Narcissa said innocently. The students gasped and started whispering fervently. Harry Potter looked up at the ceiling and started whistling.

"Wait, why is everyone getting excited?" asked Blaise confusedly. Draco and Hermione stared at him. He cocked his head and thought for a bit. His eyes widened when he realised the situation.

"Oh shit! That's how the death eater got in!"

A/N Song – one day I'll fly away (Nicole Kidman Version) from Moulin Rouge

Everyone review what the house songs should be so far it's

Good to Be Bad – Slytherin

? – Ravenclaw

I've picked one for Hufflepuff

? – Gryffindor

I need a house song for Ravenclaw and Gryffindor, review or PM any suggestions