mudblood princess

Hagrid

The next days flew by. It was already Saturday. Hermione loved learning all about magic. Transfigurations was by far her favorite. She only disliked the flying lessons. Thankfully she only had to do those for one year. So she would just have to suck it up and try not to fall off her broom.

She was still angry at Harry. Ever since he joined Gryffindor, he just wasn't the same. He became very cocky, full of him self and a bit rude. That Ronald kid wasn't really helping. He was worshiping the ground Harry walked on. It made Hermione want to puke. Harry had also made no effort to come and apologize for his rude behavior on the first day.

Hermione had already finished all her homework that was due for next week. And she had spent so much time in the library, that Madam Pince had banned her for the entire afternoon this saterday. She had said something in the lines off 'I appreciate your thirst for knowledge but don't forget to go outside once in a while.'

So now Hermione had to find something else to do. She could go to the common room and help her friends with their homework. Or read a bit in her copy of Hogwarts, a history. She could also go visit Hagrid. After all he was her adoptive father now. She decided it would be fun to go see Hagrid. And he would really appreciate the visit.

When she arrived at his little cottage at the edge of the grounds, she realized she wasn't the only one with the idea to visit him. Inside were Harry and Ron.

'Ah! Hermione! Come in, come in.' Hagrid greeted her cheerfully. 'I was just asking Harry where you were.'

'Well Harry and I aren't really on speaking terms right now.' Hermione answered as she sat down next to Hagrid. In the chair the furthest away from Harry and Ron.

'What happened?' asked Hagrid surprised. 'you two were always together when i first met you.'

'She's just such a teachers pet. Always choosing their side.' Harry exclaimed. 'And she's a filthy snake.'

'Yes. She's a Slytherin so she must be evil. And she certainly can't hang out with us.' Ron added. His face starting to turn a bright shade of red.

'That's enough.' Hagrid said forcefully. 'Ron. First off, this doesn't concern you so stay out of it. And it's not because she got sorted into slytherin that she's evil.' Hagrid then turned his attention to Harry. 'Now Harry, I must say it makes me sad to see that you throw away a friendship so fast over something so stupid as her being a teachers pet.'

Ron was silent but you could see he was not happy for being told off. Harry replied 'it's not just that. Ever since she joined slytherin, she doesn't even say hi to me anymore.'

'because you were rude to me on the very first day! I have done nothing wrong so I was waiting for you to apologize. But since you're a Gryffindor, you act as if you're better than everyone else. Like you're some kind of superhero.' Hermione shot back.

'I'm the boy who lived. The chosen one. The one who defeated Voldemort. Sorry to say it Hermione but I am a hero.' Harry answered smugly.

'Harry James Potter! Stop this right now. Where is the boy that said "i'm harry, just harry"? Your parents would be ashamed of you.' Hagrid nearly yelled.

Everyone stayed quiet after that. Harry looked down at his hands. After a few moments had passed he looked up and said' I'm sorry Hagrid. You're right.'

'Don't say sorry to me. I think someone else could use an apologize more than me.' Hagrid answered him.

Harry turned to look at Hermione. 'He's right. I'm sorry 'Mione. I let the attention get the better of me. It just feels so good that everyone likes and adores me now. I mean you definitely are a teachers pet but that's okay. That's just part of you. And you were right that day. I should've just been on time. Can you forgive me for being so stupid?'

'Harry, you shouldn't care what people say or think about you. I have always liked you. Long before I knew you were a superhero. And yes I will forgive you. But if you start acting like a jerk again, then I'm gone.' Hermione said.

Harry pulled her in for a hug and replied' That's a deal. I'm really sorry.'

'So just like that you and the snake are friends again?' Ron asked.

'Ron. Hermione is my family. I was stupid to think that just because she's in Slytherin that she no longer could be my friend. I was wrong. And if you want to be my friend, you'll have to accept that Hermione is gonna be in my life as well.' Harry replied his one hand protectively over Hermione's shoulder.

'But.. But...' Ron started to stammer. When he saw the determination in Harry's eyes he gave in. 'Okay fine. I'll give the snake a chance.'

Hagrid wiped away a tear and said 'Oh that's beautiful. Who wants some cake and tea?'

The rest off the visit went by smoothly. They talked about their first days. The upcoming quidditch match and the homework. By the time it was time to go it was as if the fight never happened between Harry and Hermione. Hermione and Ron still had a long way to go before they could be considered real friends. but the most important part is that they were willing to work on it. 

Hermione was on her way back to the common room when all of a sudden two hands pulled her into a dark broomcloset.