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Closer	By : katatonic Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 10356 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Malfoy’s words hit the room and utter chaos broke loose.
“Professor Lovegood, go fetch Hagrid. Find out what he knows about the werewolves in the Forbidden Forest. Hermione, consult the texts. What do we need to know about educating a young werewolf? And Professor Malfoy, begin research into the Wolfsbane Potion. Madam Crest,” the Headmistress turned to the Nurse, “heal the wounds and keep the other students away from Miss Stanley. We need to know what we’re up against. We will meet in my office in an hour.”
At her dismissal, the professors flew into action. Hermione and Luna raced down the steps and split ways at the library. With a wave to the librarian, Hermione headed towards the restricted section.
Hogwarts had several books on lycanthropy, and after growing close with Remus Lupin, Hermione had acquired a few of her own. She quickly grabbed the library’s copies, and headed down the hall to her office.
Years of practice had honed Hermione’s research skills. By the end of the hour, she had four sheets of notes.
When the hour was up, the three professors sat across from the Headmistress in the large office. Portraits of former headmasters looked down sternly as the scene below them unfolded.
“According to Hagrid,” Luna began, “there have always been werewolves in the forest. However, the pack is the product of two werewolves mating during the full moon. These wolves aren’t like other werewolves, in that they never take human form. Hagrid was unsure if their bite could indeed turn a human, but he leans against it.”
McGonagall nodded and turned to Malfoy. She raised her hand as a gesture for him to speak.
“Wolfsbane is incredibly dangerous to make. Aconite is the main ingredient, which is a poison. I checked my stores and I have all the ingredients. It takes an incredibly skilled potions master to brew such a volatile potion.”
“And are you not a skilled potions master, Professor Malfoy?” McGonagall raised an eyebrow at him.
“I am. But we must consider whether the risks outweigh the benefits.”
Hermione sharply turned to face him.
“Excuse me? What exactly are you suggesting, Malfoy?” her tone sharp, her eyes focused on his.
“Professor Malfoy. And I am suggesting that perhaps Hogwarts is not the place for a young, dangerous werewolf. Not only could brewing the potion kill the brewer, but keeping Miss Stanley here is also a risk. We already know that werewolves are vicious creatures. Female werewolves are nearly unheard of, and rumor is that they are even more ferocious than males. It could be a disaster.”
“She is a student! We can’t abandon her!” Hermione cried. “If I may, Headmistress, I’d like to share my research.”
McGonagall nodded, her face pensive.
“It’s true that female werewolves are rare. Some texts suggest that instead of turning once a month, they turn twice- once during the full moon, and once during the new moon. However, it is a myth that she-wolves are any more vicious than male wolves. In fact, some anecdotal evidence shows that they may be less aggressive. The Wolfsbane potion allows werewolves to maintain their humanity during the transformation. Miss Stanley wouldn’t be a threat to her fellow students, given that we find a place for her to stay during the transformation. Headmistress, we have a duty as her educators and as fellow humans to help and guide her. This was thrust upon her and we cannot simply toss her out!”
Silence fell upon the room. After a few moments, McGonagall spoke.
“Hermione is right. Miss Stanley must stay at Hogwarts. And if indeed she will transform in two weeks at the new moon, we must begin preparations immediately. Professor Malfoy, will you brew the potion?”
Malfoy nodded curtly.
“Professors Lovegood and Granger, I trust you two to find a safe, comforting place for Miss Stanley’s transformation. I want two professors present during each cycle. I will inform the staff today, so everyone is prepared. You may go now,” McGonagall dismissed them.
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The next two weeks flew by as Luna and Hermione prepared for the new moon. They decided to use Hermione’s apartment as the room for Rebecca to transform in because it was secure and far from the other students.
The day of the new moon arrived and the day passed quickly. At five p.m. sharp, Hermione heard a knock at her door. There stood a very nervous-looking Rebecca and Luna.
“G-good evening, Professor G-granger,” Rebecca stuttered.
“Hello, Rebecca, Luna. Come in.” Hermione opened her door all the way.
Luna paused at the threshold.
“I’m sorry, Hermione, but I can’t stay tonight. Hagrid is heading into the forest tonight to check out the pack, and he asked me to accompany him. You know I’m the only professor fully accepted by the creatures of the forest, and I can’t leave him alone.”
Hermione nodded apprehensively, as she grew worried for her night alone with a new werewolf.
“But I’ve acquired back-up!”
A door opened and closed in the hall.
“Evening, Professor Granger. Ready to babysit?” Malfoy appeared in the doorway next to Luna.
Hermione fiddled with her hairpin nervously.
“Alright… well come in, Professor Malfoy. I’ll see you tomorrow, Luna.” Hermione bade her friend goodbye.
After instructing Malfoy and Rebecca to make themselves at home, Hermione changed into more comfortable clothes for the night. When she came out of her room in jeans and a v-neck fitted t-shirt, Malfoy had set up a grading station at her kitchen table and Rebecca was sitting on the couch with a book.
Hermione waved her wand at the wireless radio and soft jazz filled the room. She prepared a cup of tea for her guests and settled next to Rebecca with some essays that still needed to be graded.
At 5:30, the elves brought a tray of food for the unlikely trio. They each nervously nibbled on their sandwiches, while occasionally sparing a glance at their watches. The professors returned to their grading, while Rebecca fidgeted on the couch, her book forgotten.
When the clock hit 6:07, Rebecca gasped.
“I think something is happening, Professors,” she informed them in a quivering voice.
Malfoy was on his feet and at Hermione’s side in the blink of an eye, wand gripped tightly in his hand.
Rebecca let out a low, whining sound as her body began to transform. She crouched on the floor, and held her head in her hands. Her body shook as her limbs elongated and thickened. Hair began to cover her visible skin while her uniform ripped to accommodate her new form.
After a few minutes, Hermione had a full-blown adolescent wolf in her apartment. The wolf looked up at the duo and hesitantly walked forward. Rebecca paused directly in front of Hermione and let out a deep whine.
She reached out to touch her student-turned-wolf, but Malfoy grabbed her hand.
“Are you mad?” he asked, eyes boring incredulously into her.
Hermione glanced between the grey eyes of her colleague and the grey eyes of the wolf in front of her. She extracted her hand from Malfoy’s grip and reached out again.
The wolf leaned into her hand and Hermione began to scratch the soft head in front of her. The whimpering stopped.
“I’ve never seen a werewolf take the full form of a wolf,” Hermione murmured. “It’s remarkable. And with the potion, Rebecca’s still… Rebecca.”
She looked up at Malfoy, who was clearly having quite the inner debate. His eyes looked pained and he was chewing on the inside of his cheek. Suddenly, he dropped to the ground with a grace Hermione envied.
“Well, come here, then,” he called to Rebecca.
She trotted over to him and curled up on the floor next to him.
“I suppose this is going to be a rather uneventful night,” he commented, while scratching Rebecca behind the ears.
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