Beauty and the Beast

Missing.

The great hall was filled with new students. From beginners to us, the eight years. McGonagall stood at the front of the hall, giving the welcome speech. "Welcome, the news and the olds. Hogwarts was been through many things together throughout time. Most of the time it was because of the dark lord himself, Voldermort.

But most of the time it was because of a very talented group of students that have survived as much as the school and more. Many know them as the Golden trio, but I welcome the people who have ended this mayhem and turned it to peace. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley."

The hall erupted into chaos of claps. We were flattered. The three of us stood up and waved. As we sat down the clapping still went on. All of the houses including quite a few Slytherins. My eyes wondered down the table searching for 2 faces.

Our eyes locked. Pansy and Astoria were sitting next to each other with Blaise Zabini and Theodore Nott next to them. They had their heads on the boys shoulders (Pansy on Blaise's and Astoria on Theodore's) tears that could be seen from were I was. Normally Slytherins didn't show emotion. But this was certainly no exception. They were crying over something, or someone. But the question was, who?

Pansy, Astoria and now Blaise and Theodore were all looking at me. Blaise smiled a genuine smile, and Theodore nodded, but there was definitely something wrong. I smiled back and nodded. The group of four looked confused. And knew what they were thinking. Why would Hermione Granger, a Mudblood, a person they had mentally messed with because of her blood purity be smiling back at them. But I except them, no matter what they did to me everyone deserves a second chance.

Ginny bumped me on the shoulder. I broke eye contact with the four Slytherins and met eyes with her. "Why are you looking over at them? And are they crying?" She questioned. I nodded. "Something's definitely wrong, Gin." I said. "Well, Hermione. When you look at it, who's missing."
"Draco" I whispered. Ginny raised her eyebrows, "No, i was going to say the candy man." I rolled my eyes. The feast started. Plates of food appeared in front of everyone. "Dinner is served, finally!" Ron stated. I snorted.
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"Miss Granger. Good to see you." Proffesor McGonagall said with a smile. I was in the headmistress's office. Dumbledore smiled down at me,it was the first time i had seen him in 2 years. "You too, Professor." I replied. "Good. Well, I am pleased to inform you that you have received the position of Head Girl. You will be sharing a tower with the vice head prefects Pansy Parkinson, Luna Lovegood, Theodore Nott and Neville Longbottom. I do hope these arrangements don't disturb you. You will each have separate rooms and share a common room." The Proffesor said.

I nodded, but something disturbed me, "uh, Proffesor, who is the Head boy?" I asked. McGonagall sighed. "You may as well tell her before she finds out herself, Minevra." Dumbledore said from behind. "Yes, of course Albus." McGonagall looked up at me through her glasses. "Have a biscuit Granger..." She pushed a tin forward. I took a seat. "Is it about Draco Malfoy, Professor?" I asked, voicing my theory. Dumbledore and McGonagall chuckled. "Well, you are indeed quite the smartest witch of tour age, aren't you Miss Granger?" McGonagall said. I blushed.

"Yes it is Miss Granger. I was told by your fellow vice Heads, earlier today that Mr Malfoy disappeared 5 months after the war. After Lucius Malfoy was given the dementors kiss, in fact. Mr Malfoy and his Mother were redoing their manor I am to believe, after Voldermort took residents in it, i don't blame them..." The Proffesor shoke her head. "Well, Mr Malfoy's friends were helping him, they left in the afternoon after finishing down stairs and the dungeons in that large manor. That was the last time the 4 saw their friend and Mrs Malfoy."

"Oh gosh, no wonder... How did the Profit not get word of this?" I asked. "Mr Zabini, threatened to spread word about something the profit said." The Proffesor smiled at the statement. Good on him.
"Now, the Head tower is located on the reconstruction side of the castle. Seventh floor past the old room of requirements which has moved its location... The password to the tower is guide your trunk is already there, as are your class mates. As mature as you are Miss Granger please try to make amends with the Slytherins. Miss Lovegood has already. Good night Miss Granger." The Proffesor said.

"Good night Proffesor, good night Proffesor Dumbledore." I said with a smile.

I Walked out of the office in a daze. How could Draco get kidnapped? I wonder who did this to him? Deatheater or not he still was a human being that had been led down the wrong path. I would have to offer my condolences to his friends and try to help them out. I was Hermione Granger after all...