Hermione Zabini

Chapter Nine

A/N: Sorry this chapter isn't interesting or very long. Future ones will be better I promise. X

I apologize that Dramione hasn't developed yet. As soon as the ball happens then Draco and Hermione will blossom. Then I will send them back to Hogwarts. Draco will be the one to remind Hermione to not forget herself and become someone she isn't. 

Hermione's Pov

I am sat in mothers study currently. For the last hour she has been going on about how I should eat, how I should eat. Basic table manners and how I address people. 

This wasn't to hard  to deal with because I could prtend I am being taught things by a professor at Hogwarts. It was when mother changed topic that I didn't want to learn anymore and I struggled to hold my emotions, temper and views. 

'...There you go. Well done Serafina. Now you need to learn where you stand in life in regards to a man.' 

I swallow uneasy. 'Yes mother.'

'You are betrothed to the young Draco Malfoy and I have never been so pleased that two powerful famailies could unite. I don't know whether you were told but females are rare in the Zabini and Malfoy bloodline.'

'Yes mother.'

'Over the years us purebloods have perfected the way to live life in its most beautiful form. The man of the household is the one who holds the power. He is in charge, he provides the money and provisions.'

'And us mother?' I say politely. Although I have a feeling I am not going to like what she is going to say. 

'We are the beautiful candy. We do whatever is asked of us. Stand and look pretty, go to events and are in charge of creating a heir.' 

'So cook and clean and look after the children, mother?' I ask not liking what she is implying. 

'Not exactly darling. You don't cook or clean and you don't even have to look after the children if you don't want to.'

'I am afraid I don't understand mother.' I say politely trying to keep my bubbling anger in check. Draco will be in for a hell of a shock is he believes that I will be like THAT!

'That is what house elves are for Serafina!' She laughs and continues. 'However  your father has taken me to his meetings once or twice. Being pretty has its uses. I always enjoyed being a distraction to Alberto's competitors. Allows him to get what he needs see?'

I swallow and take a deep breath. 'I understand mother.'

Mother claps her hands. 'Good, which is why Draco will be escorting you to the ball and you will not speak until Draco gives you permission or someone asks a question.'

'Yes Mother.' No, No! Not happening. The first thing I am going to do after this 'class' is go and fine Draco. 

'So you understand that the ball isn't tomorrow but the day after? It is a terrible shame that you can't help with the planning and prepartions as I am sure you would love too, because there is nothing for you to do! I have been planning this for months! Isn't that wonderful!'

'Very wonderful mother.' Please say we are done. PLEASE!'

'I think for today, that is all you need to know darling. I was told that you loved the read, I can send you the books for a pureblood lady.' 

'That is very kind of you, thank you mother.' If she could see the fury radiating off of me, she didn't comment. 

'Run along now.'

She spoke in a sickly sweet tone. I was relieved to leave. As soon as I am out of her sight I pretty much run down the corridors and pray that Draco and Blaise are in the library.