Escape: Into the Potterverse [18+]

Chapter 6

After getting cleaned up you finally make it to the Great hall to get yourself some breakfast. You are just about to enter when you spot Professor McGonagall waving to get your attention.

"Ah, Miss y/n. I was just coming to find you," she calls out as she walks towards you.

"Now, I have your class timetable here," she says as she hands you a sheet of parchment. "And I've spoken to Miss Granger, I believe you know her? Now she has agreed to act as your guide and show you where all your classrooms are and anything else you may need."

"Thank you, Professor," you say as you slip the timetable into your pocket.

"Okay, off you go then," Professor McGonagall says as she ushers you towards the Great hall.

You walk in to the Great hall and head towards the Gryffindor table. As you get closer you spot Hermione sitting amongst a group of people with red hair. It must be the Weasleys you think to yourself. Hermione notices you coming over and shuffles over to give you room to sit next to her.

"Good morning Ron," you say as you sit down opposite him.

"Morning y/n," Ron says between mouthfuls.

"Y/n," Hermione says. "This is Ron's sister, Ginny. And these two are Fred and George," she says pointing to the twins.

"What, no. I'm Fred and he's George," says the first twin.

"No he's not, I'm Fred. He's George," says the second twin before they both burst out laughing.

Hermione rolls her eyes. "Ignore them," she says.

"I will," you say as you reach out for the pot of coffee in front of you and pour yourself a large cup.

"It's nice to meet you y/n," says Ginny with a smile. "Hermione was just telling us all about you."

"Oh, right," you say.

"Don't worry, nothing bad," Hermione says with a grin, then leans over to give you a reassuring hug. "But I thought you would be down quicker, what took you so long?"

"Oh. Err, yeah. I, erm, got lost," you say nervously.

"Yeah, you have to be careful with the stairs," Hermione says. "It can be confusing when they move. You don't know where you are going to end up."

"Err, yeah. Something like that," you say blushing.

"So why have you just come to Hogwarts now?" Ginny asks you.

"Oh, err. I'm not sure," you say still flustered.

"Did you not like your old school?" Ginny asks.

Actually no, that's a good point. You hated your old school. You always felt like you didn't belong there and you always wished you could have gone to Hogwarts instead. Maybe your wish came true?

"Err, no," you say. "It was a muggle school, I was bullied. I didn't fit in I guess."

"Well don't worry about that here," says Hermione gripping your hand tightly under the table. "We'll look after you."

"Thanks Hermione," you say and give her hand a squeeze back.

"Did Professor McGonagall find you?" Hermione asks. "I think she was going to give you your timetable. What lessons have you got?"

"Oh, yeah," you say reaching into your pocket. "She did. But I haven't looked at it yet."

"Here, let me see," Hermione says as she takes the parchment from your hands.

"Hmmm, let's see. Divination with Professor Trelawney first," she scoffs. "Harry and Ron will be in that class with you," she says rolling her eyes.

"Yeah, she's a loony," says Ron. "But the lessons are easy."

Hermione shakes her head, then goes back to reading down the list.

"Okay, defence against the dark arts next. I'll see you again there," Hermione says. "Then potions with Snape....charms, that's good.... muggle studies? That should be easy for you. And lastly, herbology."

Hermione hands the parchment back to you. "Was there anything else you needed?"

"Yeah, the library," you say. " I think there's something I need to research but I'm not sure where the right books would be."

"Oh, I can help you there," says Hermione cheerfully. "I'm in the library most evenings."

"Well, I better go now, I've got some things to do before my first class," Hermione says as she stands up from the table. "Ron, look after y/n," she says giving him a stern look.

"Yes, Hermione," he replies.

Hermione gives Ginny a quick hug and then heads off out of the Great hall.

You take a sip of your coffee then spot a couple of croissant on a plate nearby.

"So muggle school, eh," says Fred. "You must be a bit behind on your magical studies?"

"Yeah, we can help you if there is anything you need to catch up," says George. "Answer parchment, study potions, concentration potions...."

"Love potions," Fred adds with a wink.

You feel yourself blushing. "Oh, er, no. Thanks," you say flustered.

"You two leave her alone," Ginny says giving her brothers a stern look.

The twins burst out laughing again.

"Okay, come on then y/n, better not be late for your first lesson," says Ron as he finishes off the last of his breakfast. "We'll see if we can find Harry on the way."

You quickly finish off the rest of your coffee, then you and Ron get up and walk out from the Great hall.