Return to school
Sitting at the table I frown tapping my fingers on the table while eating a bowl of porridge with a little honey and pomegranate, it's easier to stomach then the other food but still a little heavy for me.
I finish half before grabbing a few apples and go for the door "Ravenclaw" I hear someone call.
Stopping I look seeing Draco come strutting up to me, he gives a real smile holding out a green bag "Mother sent this and insisted I deliver it to you" he adds when I frown.
Taking it I nod carefully opening it seeing exotic fruit inside "thank you Malfoy, please express my gratitude to your mother and that I will enjoy these" I say giving a slight bow.
Turning I walk to my room and sit down on my bed pulling out a dragon fruit to eat, after a while a hawk flies in my window turning back into Hooch before sitting on my bed.
"Oh wonderful you're back" I snark glaring at her for stealing my fruit.
"The plans starting, you just need to find a way to lure him into action"
Humming I nod "have already" I mutter taking my fruit back and smacking her hand when she tries to take it back "Fury I will burn your wings off and send you to face Fate if you keep taking my fruit" I hiss.
Hearing her laugh I roll my eyes grumbling while eating "I don't know why I put up with you" I mutter.
"Because I still have many more years of life and I know who you are, so you can be yourself with me" she snarks.
Glaring at her I get up pulling my blanket back then lay down yanking it over me with a grunt while pushing Hooch off the bed.
"You know you didn't have to spend all this time alone, I would have happily stayed around as a family friend to take care of you when you needed it" she says suddenly in a soft voice.
"I had Beeley and her ancestors, I don't know why it matters to you anyway" I mutter.
"I'm alone Hermione, I have been since my first year as a student, I was a ward of Hogwarts" frowning I keep looking at the wall.
"I'm not letting you go now that I found you again, we can be alone together and when you find your mate I'll be your secret keeper and protector. I owe you a life debt anyway, I believe the protection and care of you and your future family is a worthy way to repay you" she adds.
Next day
Heading out after breakfast I head to the green house for class, walking in I step over the Venomous Tentacula that's slipped out.
Glancing around I see I'm the only one inside, shrugging I make my way around the room checking each of the plants before grabbing my gloves and moving the Venomous Tentacula out of the way.
Humming to myself I eventually sing a soft song taught to me by Helga before giving it some special made food that relaxes it "now you be good and leave the students alone lovely and I'll see about giving Professor Sprout this" I say.
Hearing a throat clear I glance back seeing Sprout looking confused "be careful" She says looking panicked at where I am while rushing over.
Being pushed back behind her I raise my brow seeing her wand out while backing us up watching the plant "Professor Sprout, it won't cause trouble today" I say finally seeing her turn to check me.
"You shouldn't be in here alone, do you realize how dangerous that is" she scolds.
I bite my tongue reminding myself that everyone believes I'm 12 "I wanted to help ma'am, I used things Helga Hufflepuff used for her pants that calms them down, so students could safely examine them in first year. She always made sure the more dangerous ones wouldn't suddenly try to grab anyone while they were working" I finally say.
Seeing her confusion I sigh holding my treat out "it's a mix she made herself the plants love it and it relaxes them, a first year could safely handle Venomous Tentacula or Devil's Snare without danger to give them a chance to see how dangerous it would be when active".
"How do you have this?" She asks.
"I'm the heir to the founders they named my grandmother to take each house, plus my family has been the keeper of their knowledge for generations" I answer.
Biting my lip I look at her for a moment "Rowena believed knowledge should be shared with anyone who would appreciate it, my grandmother taught McGonagall many things and she hordes this knowledge only sharing with chosen students from Gryffindor".
Taking a deep breath I step back "she would be disappointed in her, I don't want to make the same mistake but I shared some things with Madame Pince, if I shared some things with you, I need to know you'd shared this knowledge" I add.
"Of course" she says smiling softly at me.