Dedicated to GDMavis ❤
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Hermione's pov
The first night will be the hardest for me. I still haven't gotten quite over the whole sleeping by myself thing, but i knew i had to.
I walked into my room and sat on my bed. I couldn't believe I'm actually here, it seems so strange.
"Um...excuse me? My name is Parvati Patil. It's nice to meet you. I just wanted to introduce myself since we're going to be staying in the room together" A sweet indian girl introduced herself
Someone actually wants to talk to me?
"My name is Hermione Granger. It's nice to meet you as well"
"So since we're already becoming friends, would you like to sit by me at breakfast tomorrow? My sister is in ravenclaw, so i don't know anyone" She asks shyly
"Of course, i will save you a spot. I can also introduce you to my friend Harry. He likes meeting new people" I can't believe i already made a friend this year
"Harry Potter? I've heard you two are very close friends. He even told off Weasley for being rude" She sat on my bed and started gossiping with me
"Yeah he's my best friend. He didn't like what Ron was saying. But at least he didn't make it in the same house as me" I told her and she started giggling
"I already like you Hermione. Tomorrow I can introduce you to my sister" She says happily before walking away to unpack
I have to tell Harry, I already made a friend and she is so nice. I finished unpacking and made my way to the common room. When I got downstairs, i could see Harry in a conversation with a few boys, i believe their names are Dean and Seamus.
"Hey Harry" I quickly hugged his back before standing beside him
"Hey Mione. This is Dean and Seamus. Guys this is my best friend Hermione. They are my new roommates, along with Neville but he went to sleep early"
"M'lady. It's absolutely a pleasure. Harry already told us so much about you" Dean greeted shaking my hand
"It is a pleasure to meet you both. I'm glad Harry has such nice roommates" I was so happy he was making friends
"Indeed. Now if you'll excuse us, we need to go unpack. Catch you later Harry" They said before leaving
"Harry we made friends. Those boys seem so nice. I also made a friend, her name is Parvati and she said she wants to sit with me a breakfast" I told him eagerly pulling him in for a hug
"That's great. See? This year is already off to a great start. I can't wait for classes tomorrow. Of course I'm nervous, but we have all the same classes so that helps" He says pulling me to the couch
I could see a few stares here and there, but otherwise no one noticed us sitting together.
"I can't wait" I laid my head on his shoulder and we sat in front of the fire
The next morning....
I woke up pretty early, after changing into my uniform i made my way to the common room. Harry and i usually got up early, so i knew he would already be awake.
"Good morning. How did you sleep?" Harry asks tiredly
"Great. You apparently didn't"
"No. I was up reading another one of those spell books you got at diagon alley. I want to be ready for today. So are you ready?" He asks me
"Yeah" I grabbed my bag as we both went to the great hall
Just like i promised, i saved a seat for Parvati and she sat next to me. I already knew we would be really good friends as we had a whole conversation about Hogwarts: A History. She read the book as well.
All through breakfast, Harry kept picking off my plate just to bother me.
"Would you stop. I need to eat as well" I scolded him
"You can never finish your food anyways. I'm just helping you out" He says grabbing my muffin
"Fine. You thief, I'm taking your pumpkin juice since you insist on sharing" I grabbed his juice and started drinking it
He just laughed it off and started a conversation with Neville.
"You and Harry seem.... close" A girl across from me asked
"Yes he is my best friend....when he isn't stealing my food" I told her
I saw a few girls turn their head before they could respond. I looked towards the door to see Ron walking inside. Immediately, whispers broke out
"I can't believe a Weasley is in slytherin house. I heard his parents are so disappointed"
"I heard Percy wants to disown him"
"Poor Ron"
I found out the weasleys always got in gryffindor. Always. So it must have been strange for them to have a slytherin in the family. But Ron seemed happy sitting with them, so he couldn't be too upset.
Just as i took my attention off him, i looked over at the time to see classes starting soon. I told Harry and we both grabbed out bags. Our first class was Potions with professor Snape. Harry told me he had a bad feeling about Snape, but i wasn't sure.
Eagerly we made our way to class and took our seats. I grabbed my parchment and potion book out of my hands and set them on my desk, Harry did the same. As the rest of the class filed in, I saw professor Snape walk passed us to the front of the class.
"No foolish wand waving or silly incantations. This is potions and i can teach you to bewitch the mind"
I already started writing down my notes, when i heard his footsteps move closer to me.
"Mr. Potter....Hogwarts own celebrity. Can you tell me what potion does one make if you add Asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" He asks bitterly
Why was he picking on Harry? But Harry of course knew the answer.
"Asphodel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerful it's known as the Draught of Living Death" Harry replies back, i could see the sight smirk appear on the professors face
He kept asking Harry questions about bezors and wolfsbane, and he answered every question right. Snape was just trying to make fun of him in class, and it backfired.
"Well! Write this down!" He says angrily
Well i think Harry has made a new enemy.
Later....
So far the day has been wonderful, and now we're in transfiguration with professor Mcgonagall. She is currently watching us in her cat animagus. We were just taking notes from our book when someone ran in the classroom. Ron was late.
"Made it. She isn't even in here to do anything" He says proudly taking his seat
"Should i draw you map Mr. Weasley? You're late" She says immediately transforming back
"That was bloody brilliant"
"Well thank you, now take your seat" She says angrily returning to her desk
After class ended, the teacher asked to speak to Harry and I after class.
"I just wanted to know how you both were doing? It's hard to go from muggle to wizard so quickly"
"It's wonderful. We have answered all the teachers questions and have been reading as many books as we could get" I told her
"That's wonderful. Let me know if you two need anything"
After our classes Harry and i decided to take a walk outside and explore the castle.
"I was nervous that we couldn't do this, be wizards. But we have done well. I love it here. I have friends, great classes, and you. What could be better than that?" He says wrapping his arms around my shoulders
"Nothing. This is going to be the best year, and it's because i have you"
We continued walking outside till we went inside and did our homework. Yeah, this year is going to be great.