Visited Upon the Son
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First Day
Disclaimer: I live in Texas, not Scotland, so I am obviously not JK Rowling. I’m just playing with the wonderful characters that she created. I promise that I will put them back the way I found them when I’m done!
AN: Many thanks to Axellia for being my beta! This is kinda a filler chapter, but it is necessary.
Visited Upon the Son
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Chapter 4. First Day
When Draco awoke after the welcoming feast for the students, he was in a grouchy mood. The reception from the students was cool, to say the best. He sighed as he began to get ready for the day. I am so nervous that the students are going to hate me. All I have to go on is how Snape taught this class and I don’t want to alienate the students. He sighed again, as he gathered his lesson plans that he had prepared. He felt some relief that the upper years did not have classes with him until the next day. Thinking back to the schedule that McGonagall had given him, he felt like she had done him that favour, so that he could ease into teaching.
After the debacle that dinner was the previous night, Draco decided to just grab breakfast from the kitchens. After grabbing his breakfast, he arrived in the dungeon about thirty minutes before the first class was about to begin. He checked the potion stores, to make sure all the ingredients were correctly labelled. He then set up a caldron, so that he could demonstrate how to correctly add the ingredients. Taking McGonagall’s advice, the first couple of classes were going to delve into the history and importance of potions.
He had just finished his preparations when the first of the students began to trickle in. Once the bell rang, signalling the beginning of classes, he looked over at the assembled Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff children. He cleared his throat. “Good morning, class. My name is Professor Malfoy. I will be your potions master. The first thing I would like to do is to get everyone’s name.”
He pointed to a blonde haired girl in the front row. “We will begin with you. Please state your name.”
The girl did as she was told and quickly he went around the room, writing down the names of the twenty students in his class.
When the last student has introduced himself, he nodded. “Good. Now please take out your books. I’d like you to read the first chapter. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.”
He looked around the classroom, as the students began to read. He noticed that most of the students read quietly, but there were two in the back of the room that did not look like they were doing anything. He looked down at the parchment in front of him to find there names. “Andrew, Devon? May I ask why you are not reading with the rest of the class?”
Andrew, who was in Ravenclaw, answered, “I read the first chapter last night, Professor.”
Devon, nodded his agreement. “Very well, I do hope that you did. There will be a short quiz afterward the rest of the students are finished.”
Draco smiled as both boys quickly pulled out their books and began to read.
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Hermione sat at the Professor’s table next to McGonagall the next morning. She was unsurprised to see that Draco had failed to show up for breakfast. She sighed as turned to McGonagall. “Do you think he’s still here? Or did he run after last night’s reception?”
McGonagall smiled. “He’s still here, though I am not surprised that he did not come for breakfast. I must say that I am somewhat ashamed at the Gryffindors.”
Hermione nodded. “I agree. I will have a talk with them in Transfigurations. It is not right for them to disrespect a Professor like that. Even if they do not personally like the man. I can definitely understand where they are coming from, but even I have made a truce with him.”
“I trust your judgment, Mia. I shall talk to the other professors to make sure that they also pass on the advice.”
Hermione nodded and continued to eat her breakfast. After she was finished, she made her way to the Transfigurations classroom. She set up the room, to her taste, and waited patiently for her students to arrive. She didn’t have to wait long; within fifteen minutes all of the Advanced Transfiguration students arrived.
“Welcome, students. This is Advanced Transfigurations. The purpose of this class is to prepare you for the N.E.W.T. level exams. I can promise you that nothing that you have experienced in my previous classes has prepared you for the coursework that you will get this year.”
There was a collective groan from the students. Hermione smiled, inwardly, at the students reactions. “On that note, you will also see some very advanced magic and at the end of the course, if you apply yourself, you will be able to duplicate the most of the spells. Before I begin today’s discussion, I would like to address a very serious subject with you. Professor Malfoy.”
Both the Gryffindor and Slytherin students looked around in confusion.
“I noticed at dinner last night, the disgraceful manner in which you received him. Really. Boo’s? That is unacceptable. You are to treat him with the respect that a professor deserves.” She delivered her lecture with a stern look.
One Gryffindor boy, Alec, decided to be impertinent. “But, Professor Granger. Malfoy is a git! He terrorized most of us at one point.”
Hermione turned on the boy and delivered another withering stare. “So, I am aware. I do believe that you do realize that people grow up, correct? I was once subject to his bullying, yet I have put that in the past—where it belongs. I’m not saying that you must become his biggest fan, I’m just pointing out that anyone—I mean anyone who treats him unbefitting his station will lose house points.” She looked around the room. “I trust that I’ve made myself clear?” All of the students nodded in their understanding.
Hermione decided to began the class at that point. “Please turn to the first chapter of your books. This chapter will introduce transforming humans into something else. Please be aware that when transforming a human, you must…I repeat, must…transform the human into a living animal. Let me demonstrate. Do I have a volunteer?”
Most of the students had looks of horror on their faces, but one brave Gryffindor raised her hand. Hermione motioned for the girl to stand up. “Do you have a preference for what you would like to be transformed into?” At the girl’s negative nod, Hermione waved her wand. In a matter of seconds, in place of the girl, a small white kitten was standing by her seat. The rest of the students gasped in astonishment. Hermione smiled and transformed the girl back. “Thanks you, Valerie. Twenty points to Gryffindor. Now, class, please read the first chapter of your book. I expect a foot long essay on the hazards of human transfiguration by the next class.”
The class let out a collective moan, but began to read their books.
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Draco walked silently to dinner and thought about his day. You know, he thought. On the whole, it was not a bad day. All of the students that I had today were the lower years and while they didn’t greet me with open arms, they didn’t boo me either. He sighed a little as he made his way to the raised dais that the table was situated on. He sat down, next to Hermione and looked around the room. “Granger,” he said softly.
Hermione looked at him and replied, “Malfoy.” She took a helping of mashed potatoes, then offered him the bowl. “How was your first day?” She tried to keep her voice calm, truly trying to keep up with the truce that they had made.
Draco smiled ruefully. “It was okay. I only had the lower years today, so there wasn’t anyone that wanted to hex me.”
Hermione laughed in surprise. “Don’t worry about that. I had a talk with the students and while they may not like you, they will not dare to harass you.”
Draco looked at him in surprise. “Why did you do that?”
Hermione shook her head. “Honestly, I don’t know. Minerva mentioned it to me, but I guess I’m just ready to put the past behind me. Plus, it’s a good lesson for the students to learn.”
Draco sat back in his chair, feeling a little humbled. “I really appreciate that, Hermione.”
Hermione quickly turned her head and raised her eyebrows. “Hermione? Since when do you call me by my first name?”
Draco shrugged. “I figure that if we are trying to put the past behind us, then we should start calling each other by our proper names.”
“I guess you’re right,” Hermione hesitated before continuing, “Draco.”
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AN: Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed!!!
Fransen – Thanks! I try really hard not to make them into Mary Sue’s.
Deathprincess – I like the idea of both of them as professors, so I tend to write them that way. I’m glad you like it so far!
Janl – That should be coming up in a couple of chapters. Next chapter is set a couple of months after this one, so I could forward the plot. Thanks for the review!
Paigeey07 – Thanks!
Anon – Yes, she will have a flashback, sort of. I mention them, but don’t actually show it from her point of view until chapter 15. Don’t worry, my muse is on track right now, so once I get this caught up to what I’ve posted on fanfiction.net, I’ll be updating a minimum of weekly.
Skydancer – Yes, he is in for one heck of a ride! I hope that I can keep the flow with the story.
Okay guys...My muse loves the reviews, so the more reviews, the happier she is!
AN: Many thanks to Axellia for being my beta! This is kinda a filler chapter, but it is necessary.
© SparkyCSI
Chapter 4. First Day
When Draco awoke after the welcoming feast for the students, he was in a grouchy mood. The reception from the students was cool, to say the best. He sighed as he began to get ready for the day. I am so nervous that the students are going to hate me. All I have to go on is how Snape taught this class and I don’t want to alienate the students. He sighed again, as he gathered his lesson plans that he had prepared. He felt some relief that the upper years did not have classes with him until the next day. Thinking back to the schedule that McGonagall had given him, he felt like she had done him that favour, so that he could ease into teaching.
After the debacle that dinner was the previous night, Draco decided to just grab breakfast from the kitchens. After grabbing his breakfast, he arrived in the dungeon about thirty minutes before the first class was about to begin. He checked the potion stores, to make sure all the ingredients were correctly labelled. He then set up a caldron, so that he could demonstrate how to correctly add the ingredients. Taking McGonagall’s advice, the first couple of classes were going to delve into the history and importance of potions.
He had just finished his preparations when the first of the students began to trickle in. Once the bell rang, signalling the beginning of classes, he looked over at the assembled Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff children. He cleared his throat. “Good morning, class. My name is Professor Malfoy. I will be your potions master. The first thing I would like to do is to get everyone’s name.”
He pointed to a blonde haired girl in the front row. “We will begin with you. Please state your name.”
The girl did as she was told and quickly he went around the room, writing down the names of the twenty students in his class.
When the last student has introduced himself, he nodded. “Good. Now please take out your books. I’d like you to read the first chapter. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.”
He looked around the classroom, as the students began to read. He noticed that most of the students read quietly, but there were two in the back of the room that did not look like they were doing anything. He looked down at the parchment in front of him to find there names. “Andrew, Devon? May I ask why you are not reading with the rest of the class?”
Andrew, who was in Ravenclaw, answered, “I read the first chapter last night, Professor.”
Devon, nodded his agreement. “Very well, I do hope that you did. There will be a short quiz afterward the rest of the students are finished.”
Draco smiled as both boys quickly pulled out their books and began to read.
Hermione sat at the Professor’s table next to McGonagall the next morning. She was unsurprised to see that Draco had failed to show up for breakfast. She sighed as turned to McGonagall. “Do you think he’s still here? Or did he run after last night’s reception?”
McGonagall smiled. “He’s still here, though I am not surprised that he did not come for breakfast. I must say that I am somewhat ashamed at the Gryffindors.”
Hermione nodded. “I agree. I will have a talk with them in Transfigurations. It is not right for them to disrespect a Professor like that. Even if they do not personally like the man. I can definitely understand where they are coming from, but even I have made a truce with him.”
“I trust your judgment, Mia. I shall talk to the other professors to make sure that they also pass on the advice.”
Hermione nodded and continued to eat her breakfast. After she was finished, she made her way to the Transfigurations classroom. She set up the room, to her taste, and waited patiently for her students to arrive. She didn’t have to wait long; within fifteen minutes all of the Advanced Transfiguration students arrived.
“Welcome, students. This is Advanced Transfigurations. The purpose of this class is to prepare you for the N.E.W.T. level exams. I can promise you that nothing that you have experienced in my previous classes has prepared you for the coursework that you will get this year.”
There was a collective groan from the students. Hermione smiled, inwardly, at the students reactions. “On that note, you will also see some very advanced magic and at the end of the course, if you apply yourself, you will be able to duplicate the most of the spells. Before I begin today’s discussion, I would like to address a very serious subject with you. Professor Malfoy.”
Both the Gryffindor and Slytherin students looked around in confusion.
“I noticed at dinner last night, the disgraceful manner in which you received him. Really. Boo’s? That is unacceptable. You are to treat him with the respect that a professor deserves.” She delivered her lecture with a stern look.
One Gryffindor boy, Alec, decided to be impertinent. “But, Professor Granger. Malfoy is a git! He terrorized most of us at one point.”
Hermione turned on the boy and delivered another withering stare. “So, I am aware. I do believe that you do realize that people grow up, correct? I was once subject to his bullying, yet I have put that in the past—where it belongs. I’m not saying that you must become his biggest fan, I’m just pointing out that anyone—I mean anyone who treats him unbefitting his station will lose house points.” She looked around the room. “I trust that I’ve made myself clear?” All of the students nodded in their understanding.
Hermione decided to began the class at that point. “Please turn to the first chapter of your books. This chapter will introduce transforming humans into something else. Please be aware that when transforming a human, you must…I repeat, must…transform the human into a living animal. Let me demonstrate. Do I have a volunteer?”
Most of the students had looks of horror on their faces, but one brave Gryffindor raised her hand. Hermione motioned for the girl to stand up. “Do you have a preference for what you would like to be transformed into?” At the girl’s negative nod, Hermione waved her wand. In a matter of seconds, in place of the girl, a small white kitten was standing by her seat. The rest of the students gasped in astonishment. Hermione smiled and transformed the girl back. “Thanks you, Valerie. Twenty points to Gryffindor. Now, class, please read the first chapter of your book. I expect a foot long essay on the hazards of human transfiguration by the next class.”
The class let out a collective moan, but began to read their books.
Draco walked silently to dinner and thought about his day. You know, he thought. On the whole, it was not a bad day. All of the students that I had today were the lower years and while they didn’t greet me with open arms, they didn’t boo me either. He sighed a little as he made his way to the raised dais that the table was situated on. He sat down, next to Hermione and looked around the room. “Granger,” he said softly.
Hermione looked at him and replied, “Malfoy.” She took a helping of mashed potatoes, then offered him the bowl. “How was your first day?” She tried to keep her voice calm, truly trying to keep up with the truce that they had made.
Draco smiled ruefully. “It was okay. I only had the lower years today, so there wasn’t anyone that wanted to hex me.”
Hermione laughed in surprise. “Don’t worry about that. I had a talk with the students and while they may not like you, they will not dare to harass you.”
Draco looked at him in surprise. “Why did you do that?”
Hermione shook her head. “Honestly, I don’t know. Minerva mentioned it to me, but I guess I’m just ready to put the past behind me. Plus, it’s a good lesson for the students to learn.”
Draco sat back in his chair, feeling a little humbled. “I really appreciate that, Hermione.”
Hermione quickly turned her head and raised her eyebrows. “Hermione? Since when do you call me by my first name?”
Draco shrugged. “I figure that if we are trying to put the past behind us, then we should start calling each other by our proper names.”
“I guess you’re right,” Hermione hesitated before continuing, “Draco.”
AN: Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed!!!
Fransen – Thanks! I try really hard not to make them into Mary Sue’s.
Deathprincess – I like the idea of both of them as professors, so I tend to write them that way. I’m glad you like it so far!
Janl – That should be coming up in a couple of chapters. Next chapter is set a couple of months after this one, so I could forward the plot. Thanks for the review!
Paigeey07 – Thanks!
Anon – Yes, she will have a flashback, sort of. I mention them, but don’t actually show it from her point of view until chapter 15. Don’t worry, my muse is on track right now, so once I get this caught up to what I’ve posted on fanfiction.net, I’ll be updating a minimum of weekly.
Skydancer – Yes, he is in for one heck of a ride! I hope that I can keep the flow with the story.
Okay guys...My muse loves the reviews, so the more reviews, the happier she is!