The Wizard Who Could (Male Reader X Hermione Granger)

Off 2 See The Wizards!

For the next five months, Y/N has gone through the books front and back, back and front. His mother has helped with proper dueling techniques and spells. (without actually using spells of course, due to underage rules) and his dad either calls the house once a week or sends a letter. Overall, Y/N felt almost excited to be attending Hogwarts.

The school will NEVER know what hit 'em.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 1991

Inside Y/N's room, much hasn't changed. His owl, Akalaphus, is wide awake on a false branch next to the window. His wand is underneath his pillow, which he still has no clue as to why he places it there. In his sleep, he can hear his door crack open slightly, causing him to slowly open one eye.

"Mom." He grumbles under his breath.
"Don't even think about it."

He rubs his eyes as he lifts his back off the mattress and sees his mom holding a bucket of water, ready to douse him.

"Aw." She pouts. "It's no fun when you see it coming." She lowers the bucket and looks around the room.

"Well. Try harder next time." He yawns as he remembers what today is. Diana spots his expression of realization.

"Yep. Today is the big day, son!" She exclaims as he plants his bare feet on the ground and stretches.

"Really? I hadn't noticed." He smirks as he prepares to wash up.

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Y/N checks to make sure he has everything. Double checks, triple checks, and even quadruple checks just to make sure he has every book, robe, and all his school equipment.

He looks into Slinky's cage and is surprised to find it empty.

"Hm...maybe he's sneaking around the house as usual. Oh well..."

As Y/N and Diana eat their breakfast, Mrs.Mavros notices her son in deep thought.

"Okay, spill it. What's on your mind?"

Y/N looks up from his plate and sighs.
"Well...just debating on what house the hat will put me in. I've read through all the traits of the houses—I honestly don't know what I'll land in."

Diana gives him a sympathetic look as she too has been thinking what house he would best be suited in.
"As you know, your dad was placed in Slytherin and I in Gryffindor—"

"I'm still baffled you two ended up together. It seems like Gryffindor and Slytherin are complete opposites. How did you-"

"I know. I know." She laughs as she's used to this response. "Everyone in school was immensely surprised...but I knew your dad was the one."

Y/N sees his mom have a far-away look with a blissful expression. She really does love her husband, and NOBODY could dispute that.

"Let me ask you this then." Diana starts. "Between me and your dad, who do you think you're closer to? Personality wise."

"Umm." Y/N ponders that question for a solid 10 seconds. "I guess I get more of my demeanor from father...but he's way more cunning then me. I certainly didn't get that end of the stick."

"But...?" Diana urges as Y/N continues his thought.

"But...I want to be able to protect my friends. I want them to know that they can count on me."