Disclaimer: I only own the story and plotline! All characters belong to J.K Rowling… although even if I owned them, I probably wouldn't know what to do with them..hehe.

Chapter 1

"Settle Down! Settle Down!" , Professor McGonagall said to the buzzing as the students settled into their seats.

The noise of the school reluctantly subsided.

"Now, I am going to announce a special tournament for Hogwarts girls only. So boys, feel free to let your mind wander. "

There was a murmur going through the school all the girls and guys thinking of what was going to happen.

"Hogwarts School will be holding a tournament called "Hogwart's Next Top Smartest Witch." Eight girls will be nominated by the male population of the school, two from each house. These eight girls will be going through a series of challenges that will test their intellectual abilities. At the end of each challenge, the girls will be evaluated by four judges: Professor Dumbledore, Professor Flitwick, Professor Sprout, and myself. The person with the least points at the end of each evaluation given will be disqualified. Boys, choose carefully, for once that girl is in, there's no backing out.", McGonagall finished and sat back down.

"Hey, how about we nominate Hermione?", Seamus Finnigan said, "We all know she's about the smartest witch in the school!"

"Does she mean one the of Slytherin girls will be chosen?", Ginny asked.

"I guess.", Hermione said quietly.

"Hey I have the best idea guys!", Harry said, " How about we get all the Gryffindors to nominate Hermione? Practically everybody knows she is the best witch despite the fact she's only 17."

"That's what I just said.", Seamus muttered.

"Agreed.", Ginny said. And everybody else agreed too.

"May the best win!", Lavender said.

"Good luck, Mione!", Ron said.

Hermione blushed and said "Thanks" to them.

A/N Okay I have rewritten the announcement McGonagall made, because it might have seen confusing at first. Hope you guys enjoy the revised version!