Epilogue

Returning to school was one of the most exciting things that Hermione had done in quite some time, and it was even better because it was Muggle School, University! Hermione sighed happily and looked at the map to find a classroom; that wasn't a problem, her years at Hogwarts and her time in the woods had provided her with an amazing sense of orientation. She found the class in no time and wasn't surprised when she noticed no one else was there yet. The witch smiled and took a seat in the front but not in the middle, she was determined to not draw attention to herself. Instead she chose to sit near the door in case she needed a quick exit. She sighed, when would the day come when she stopped thinking like that?

A crack startled her and she reached for her wand at the time that she turned around to assess the possible threat. It was just a bunch of students.

"Excuse me, is this where the Economy class is going to be?" A girl asked.

Hermione steadied herself before answering.

"No, this is the Physics class."

"Oh, right, thank you." The students went out.

Hermione sat down again and wondered when she stood up. It will be a long time before I go back to normal, she thought dryly to herself.

She opened her book and started reading, even if she had provided it with brilliant notes already, there was always something new to learn. Slowly, but not without her notice, the class filled. Although "filled" wasn't the best word to describe it, there were scarcely twenty other students. No one was sitting next or even near to her. She mentally shrugged, better this way.

The teacher entered the room and the hushed conversations stopped immediately, Hermione raised an eyebrow –or at least she wished she could-; it appeared to be that the woman had a reputation.

"Good morning class." She greeted, her tone implying that it wasn't going to be good. "I'm Dr. Rose Brooks and by the look of your faces I can tell that you have heard stories about me and let me tell you…" She smiled cruelly, enjoying the fear that she caused in her students. "They are all true."

If Hermione hadn't fought in a war or had classes with Snape she would probably had felt the shiver that run down everyone in the classroom. But she didn't, in fact she started liking the teacher, she was eager for a new challenge.

"So prepare that brain of yours because I'm not going to be easy on…"

A loud crack was heard at the door and there it was a young man, looking awkward and cursing the door under his breath. Hermione chuckled a little; that was something Ron would do.

Dr. Rose Brooks shook her head, in a sign that she had already given up on the boy before even trying. The boy entered the room and sat two places away from Hermione, near the door but giving her space, she wondered if he had some kind of complex like her and discarded it instantly. It was just her mind trying to see enemies everywhere.

"As I was saying…" Brooks continued her speech.

It was a quick introduction to her way of working and teaching, and before she could say "Merlin" they already had an assignment. The woman was intense, Hermione gave her that. Brooks paused to write a problem on the board and then swiped her cruel stare among the students; she definitely was a sadist because the more nervous guy in the room was her victim and was "invited" to solve it. Brooks didn't say anything, she just waited for the failure and that made Hermione like her less as she was against any form of humiliation.

"Doctor Brooks." She said loud and clear, several heads turning in her direction. "I want to try it."

The doctor smiled, every semester there was someone who thought they could confront her, and it appeared to be that it was this girl's turn.

"Of course Miss, you can try it; Mister Davies go back to your seat."

Hermione smiled at Davies who was looking gratefully at her.

"I'm afraid that I didn't catch your name." Brooks said.

"Hermione Granger." She answered confidently.

"Then Miss Granger," the scorn on her voice made Hermione's temper flustered. "Do enlighten us."

And she did. The board was full with numbers, variables and equations, Hermione didn't looked away the board, not even once. It was incredible, even Brooks was impressed –that was a problem from her Ph.D. test- and looking forward to teachingthe young mastermind that was in front of her.

"Thank you Miss Granger."

"Any time Doctor."

"Does anybody have a question?"

Several timid hands raised and Brooks proceeded to answer questions, Hermione headed towards her place, Mister Late gave her a smile.

"Nicely done." He said as Brooks continued her explanations to the students.

"Thank you, but you should be paying attention, it wasn't an easy problem." She answered.

"I was going to do the same thing, offering to solve the problem I mean, you just beat me for a second."

"You should be faster then." Hermione replied shrugging.

Mister Late chuckled and then both focussed their attention on the Doctor as she started explaining something new. At the end of the class Hermione stood up and collected her things, it had been a very insightful class, she was very pleased with the outcome of the morning.

"Could the two of you come here please?" Brooks said.

Hermione looked around and noticed she and Late were the only ones present, both of them approached.

"Thank you, I assume that you heard that the final project it's going to be in pairs, right?" They nodded. "Excellent, I want the two of you working together and I expect great things from you. See you in the next class."

Just like that, Brooks was out of the class, leaving Hermione and Late alone.

"Well, I suppose that we're partners now." She said to break the awkward silence.

"Yeah…" He answered eloquently. "Anyway, I'm sure it's going to be awesome working with you."

Hermione looked at the guy, she really didn't want to end up having an irresponsible partner, he looked normal enough, brown hair and eyes, slim but not scrawny nor build up, taller than her –maybe a foot- and with a friendly smile. Well, if the Doctor wanted her to work with this guy she was going to.

"I'm Hermione Granger, nice to meet you." She introduced herself formally while offering her hand to shake.

"I'm Peter Parker." He answered with a smile.

THE END...

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