"Professor...you wanted to see me?"

McGonagall nodded, "are you aware that both yourself and Miss Granger have requested permission to take a full course load next term?"

"...vaguely?"

"Yes, well, I've summoned you as the Ministry has reached a decision." A sigh, "they've agreed to lending Hogwarts one device."

The girl stared blankly at her Transfiugration professor.

"After interviewing with your professors and comparing the proposals you've both made, I've decided the device will best serve your goals...after all an Alchemist needs at least 12 OWLs to apprentice."

"...Hermione's going to kill me."