Everyone came out of their cottages to meet with McGonagall

" Good morning students. Due to travel complications, the children you'll be taking care of won't arrive til the end of the week. Until then use this time to learn to get along with your partners

Ron, Draco ( who had been returned to human form by McGonagall ), Pansy, Hermoine and Madeline groaned in annoyance.

" I'm aware that some of you dislike your partners, but the Sorting Hat's decision can't be changed " McGonagall stated " Today you will spend time in your cottage with your partner, such as try a hobby that they enjoy "

' Forced bonding, yay for us ... ' Hermoine thought sarcastically