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"No, the Delacours wanted me to spend the holidays with them." Harry replied. "Julian told me that we would celebrate Christmas in Marseilles."

"Maybe we can meet up!" Hermione said eagerly. "My parents are going to Paris for a conference."

"We might, I'm not sure about their plans. Fleur can be quite unpredictable." Harry said.

Hermione pursed her lips when she heard the French girl's name. "I haven't asked you yet about her Harry. Do you get along with her?"

"We do." Harry said. "She's pretty funny, though a bit mischievous at times. Maybe we can meet up and I'll introduce you to her."

"That would be nice." Hermione said. "I'm sure it will be an interesting experience."

Harry had just finished tracing the most efficient path from the great hall to the stone gargoyle, estimating the time it would take for Dumbledore to get there. It took him three minutes at a fast pace and thought Dumbledore could get there in five.

He hadn't visited Tonks for a while since the professors had started piling assignments on them and the Metamorphagus auror was busy with her training with Alastor Moody. He missed running around in his animagus form, and decided to transform to have a bit of fun.

Kit ran through the corridors, amazed at the new perspective of Hogwarts from his smaller height. As he rounded the corridor he immediately noticed a strange scent coming in from the opposite side.

"Merrooowrrr"

Kit's ears immediately perked up when he heard the sound of a fellow cat. Suddenly a large cat, female from what he could smell approached him, its ears lowered in suspicion. The young cat tensed and stared curiously at the cat, and recognized her as Mrs. Norris, the caretaker's pet.

Mrs. Norris stared curiously at the younger cat, and deeming him to be safe, she approached him with her tail raised in curiosity. Apparently she liked what she saw when she started rubbing her head and the rest of her body through his in affection. Kit sneezed as Mrs. Norris' tail flicked in his nose, smelling her pungent scent.

Kit was about to run away when Mr. Filch walked around the corner and spotted the two cats.

"What do we have here?" Filch said in surprise. "A stray pet? Why aren't you hunting with the other cats outside? There are lots of mice this season. "

Mrs. Norris stood beside Kit and rubbed her head, this time on his other side, causing Filch to laugh. "Found another boyfriend did you?"

"Meow"

Mrs. Norris agreed. She licked the younger cat's face and looked up to her owner.

"I don't think he is old enough for you yet sweetie." Filch said. "You should wait a few more months... we better get back and patrol. I heard a few rascals running around tonight."

Mrs. Norris nodded and gave Kit another affectionate rub and continued down the corridor with her owner.

"You better hurry up young one." Filch said affectionately as he looked at the young black cat. "Those owls might get all of the mice if you don't hurry."

As the caretaker and Mrs. Norris disappeared around the corner, Kit shivered and ran down the corridor, determined to take a bath, not caring if it was cold this time of night.

December 18, Headmaster's office

"What brings you to visit Hogwarts Lucius?" Albus asked pleasantly. Lucius Malfoy, a prominent and influential member of the Board of Governors had suddenly decided to make an appearance in Hogwarts, just before the end of turn feast.

The Malfoy Lord did not take the offered sweet and sat down on the chair. "I came to check the status of the school Headmaster. As a member of the board of Governors, it is my duty to do so. Are you questioning my authority?""Of course not." Albus smiled, though it was not the warm smile he was usually seen wearing when he was around the students. "I was merely surprised at why you would choose to do so at the end of term feast. Usually, the governors inspect the school at March. I cannot help but wonder what your true purpose is for visiting."

"As I said, I came here to give a surprise inspection. You are not hiding anything are you?" Lucius asked. He noticed the bowl of sweets and snagged a piece, making the headmaster look on with disapproval.

"That's my Lemon Drops." Albus said. "We are not hiding anything Lucius. Are you expecting something to happen?" The headmaster's eyes twinkled and he peered at the Malfoy lord's eyes, probing a weakness at Lucius' Occlumency shields.

"Of course not!" Lucius sneered. "I am only worried since I've heard disturbing reports about some students that were attacked."

"Attacked?" Albus' eyebrows rose up in surprise. "I have not heard any such attacks on my students. Except for the usual magical accidents and arguments between students, there is nothing I have received that is out of the norm. I wonder where you heard such rumors, Lucius... I hope this is not another one of your plots to get me removed from my post."

"I only want to ensure that Hogwarts retains its high standards Headmaster. I must confess that I am not convinced that you are still suitable to govern the school. Sadly some of the governors do not see my point of view." Lucius said.

"And I must thank them for their faith in me. I assure you that I have not turned into a barmy old coot like you said in your last interview.'" Albus smiled. "Would you like to join the end of term feast?"

"Narcissa and I have made other plans for dinner." The Malfoy lord said, standing up from his seat. He suddenly grabbed a big handful of lemon drops and stored them in his pocket, to Albus' irritation. "I will check on my son. I'll see you next term headmaster."

As the door to the Headmaster's office closed, the sorting hat's voice suddenly interrupted Albus' thoughts of revenge. He was pondering if it was a good idea to order Peeves to harass Lucius Malfoy as he made his way out of Hogwarts.

"Hehehe I bet you are mad now Albus. He stole your candy! I know how it annoys you when someone takes one without your permission!"

"Shut up Franz." Albus grumbled.

"Where's Harry?" Hermione asked. "It's not like him to miss a feast."

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