I Will Remember You

I Will Remember You

by elvenprincess

Disclaimer: see prologue

Chapter 12

It was the morning that the Hogwarts Express was due to come in. Hermione had already been told that she was not excused from lessons that day, so she cast a stasus charm on her clothing and hair before she flooed to the main Potions classroom. Salazar had stopped giving her trouble, and infact chose to strike up a conversation with her somedays. Today was one of those days. "Good ing,ing, Hermione. I am sure you will be happy to have evryone back this evening." "Good Morning, Salazar. Yes, it will be good. As wonderful as you and Severus are, I do need some friends my own age." "Yes, I myself am looking forward to seeing a few familiar faces." "Oh, do you talk to the students often? I must admit I never noticed you when I was in class." "I talk to a few of the Slytherins when they are on their way into the lab. He uses it as a private conference room as opposed to his office on occassions." "Oh, well then. Good Day, Salazar. Corinth." "Good Day, Hermione."

"Good Morning, Hermione." "Good Morning, Severus. I had a rather interesting conversation this morning with Salazar." "Really? About?" "How he can't wait to see some of the Slytherins again. He misses conversing with them." "Stupid portrait. I would have thought Salazar about the usual portrait gossip." "Aparently not. So, who else do you allow in here? I thought I was special." "You most certainly are my dear. The is only one other person I allow in here on a regular basis. Before you ask, it is Draco." "Malfoy! I thought better of you than to voluntarily associate with the likes of Malfoy." "And I thought better of you than to jump to conclussions. Draco is not always as he seems." "Is he a spy as you were?" "My dear, do you honestly expect me to answer that. If is were true, your life as well as his would be in danger." "I can tell by that responce that he is." "Fine. Yes, Draco is a spy for the Order. He is also my godson as well as my cousin. Narcissa was my first cousin." "Was?" "Yes, she is dead. She finally decided to leave Lucius, and was taking Draco with her. Lucius killed her right in front of Draco, then sent him back to Hogwarts as if nothing had happend. Draco came to me that night to see if there was a place for him in the Order." "Oh, that poor boy. I am sorry I jumped to conclussions." "It is quite alright my dear. He has never done anything to give you the impression that he was anything other than a carbon-copy of his father. And as you reminded me a while back, we are all guilty of jumping to conclussions now and then. Come, we have much to do today. Put on your cloak, it is chilly outside. Early autumn this year I believe." "Where are we going? I thought we had lessons?" "I need to go to Hogsmede and replenish the student stores. Normally I would have the items delivered, but a few of the ingredients I need this year are tempermental, thus I cannot risk them by Floo or OwlPost. Then I figured I would take you for a bit of shopping. I doubt your old robes still fit you, as you are taller and skinnier, and I understand much was lost durring the attack on your home. Then I can leave you at the station to wait for the train so you can ride the carriages up with your friends, as they are no doubt wondering where you are. Come to my quarters this evening and I will properly introduce you to Draco, so that both of you can be made aware of the roles each of you have in my life." "Alright, I wouldn't mind a few robes and some new books." "How did I know?"

Okay I know I said I would probably have 13 up tonight but I am tired now. Will have to wait till tomorrow. But I got 8-12 up. Hope you enjoyed them!

Elvenprincess