Somebody Hates Us in the Next Classroom Over
I don't own Harry Potter that honor goes to JK Rowling.
Chapter 1 - Take It Off
Once upon a time there somebody who really… REALLY hated Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy because even though they were perfect for each other they were born into families who would "disapprove" of their union a.k.a. kill them after dismembering them. So they grew up hating each other.
Now there was a person who taught at Hogwarts, and this person had a thing for people watching. Not quite stalking but close to it. This teacher would spend most of her time watching her students and after 25 years she had a pretty good handle on what people would do in certain situations. Now this person had a knack for telling who could be soul mates and with some meddling she could get ANY couple together.
Recently however her students were lacking in love do to the upcoming war and the total air of depression that would make any clown put on a frown. This made that person very mad since she wanted to have romance to meddle with. Soon she decided that instead of her usual romance she would settle for tragic romance, after all what better time than during a war. So this person put into Dumbledore's head that it would be a great idea if they were to assign partners to every single person in the school. So as to promote "inter-house unity" Also this person suggested that the Head boy and girl would be the ONLY boy-girl partner. Since there was an equal number of boys and girls in each house two people went mysteriously missing over the summer.
After many hours of choosing partners (It only took 3 minutes, they just chose the people whose beds were opposite each other) the teachers had a list of partners and a new curriculum that would make so the students would have to spend practically every waking minute with their partner. Of course there would be a binding spell involved but they decided to leave that out in the letter to the parents. There was the other little fact that the binding spell would make it impossible to tell your parents who your partner was by nickname or defining characteristics. (You're a muggleborn, smart …) The students would be told who their partner would be on Halloween at a ball so that would give them a month of freedom and a chance to see how the new scheduling system would work. The students would also share a dormitory with their partner and mini tables would be set up allowing only 4 people to sit together. What the students, most teachers, and parents didn't know was that at the end of the year there would be a month without the binding spell. This would see if the partners were a success. Finally the day arrived when the students would board the Hogwarts Express. (Dun dun duh)
For Hermione Granger life couldn't bee sweeter she had gotten Head girl and she had a loving (hah) boyfriend. Over the summer her hair had calmed down enough so that it didn't strangle her in her sleep. She would never have a killer body, but she at least didn't look like an anorexic stick. Her muggle friends took it upon themselves to kidnap her to the mall. She never bought anything but watched in amusement as her friends tried vainly to "step up her game". She didn't think she would. And when her friends found out she was going to 2 balls they insisted on buying her 2 dresses, their treat. Yes she was a very happy person.
She met up with Ron and Harry two weeks before school to go supply shopping. Those weeks were filled with her trying to get some alone time with Ron before returning to Hogwarts. Harry did his best to cover for them when they would wander off to some hidden corner or another. They laughed and joked as if there wasn't a war on the horizon, and for a few weeks they had the innocence that only the young and foolhardy could have.
The day came when they had to pack up and get ready for the homework and the constant teacher surveillance. As Hermione stood next to the barrier and about to slip her way out of the muggle world and into the magical world she felt a cold chill and had a feeling that something big was going to happen, something that would affect the war. She shrugged it off and fell through the barrier to greetings from Harry and Ron. After saying goodbye to the Weasleys the trio walked to the train to find a compartment.
"Isn't it great? I'm Head girl! I couldn't believe it when I saw the letter!" squealed Hermione.
Ron mumbled something that sounded like "We could." and then said in a louder voice "That's great Hermione! I wonder who the head boy is. I know I didn't get it. Whoever it is I'm sure you'll be brilliant Hermione."
"Oh Ron you're so sweet." Hermione said after giving him a quick kiss on the lips she let a brief look sadness cross her face. She had been hoping that he would have been capable enough for head boy. "Well it's going to be weird sharing a dorm with a boy…"
"WHAT!" her two best friends shouted in perfect unison. Hermione could feel a head ache on the way. She sighed and got ready for the onslaught of idiocy.
"Look I'm glad you're head girl, but what is Dumbledore thinking! He shouldn't let a girl and a boy share a dormitory! It's not right! What if the guy attacks you! I mean…" Ron trailed off when he saw the look on Hermione's face. Hermione had met one too many jackasses at the mall that summer. This caused her to grow a backbone, enough to stand up to anybody… even a teacher!
"RONALD WEASLEY! What for one instant makes you think that I can't take care of myself! I'm not a helpless child! I know an INORDINATE amount of SPELLS! I can handle myself perfectly well around boys! Do you really think that anybody at this school would be stupid enough to even try to take advantage of me? AND if you haven't noticed you were jumping for joy last year at the chance to share a dorm with me!"
"But that's different! I'm your boyfriend! It's alright if I stay in the same…" Ron said realizing too late that it was the wrong thing to say. He looked pleadingly at Harry who stood there not wanting to get involved. He started fidgeting and whistling and finally Ron got fed up and kicked him the knee. Harry sighed, nursing his bruised knee; he turned to Hermione and made the biggest mistake of his life up to date.
"I've got to agree with Ron on this I'm not comfortable with you sharing a dorm with a boy."
Hermione whirled on him "On this! ON THIS! Harry you ALWAYS side with Ron! On everything! You had no problem staying with Cho in the Room of Requirement if I remember correctly! IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU THINK! It's been this way for eternity! They aren't about to change the rules for me! I know you're worried about my safety but honestly. I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! I don't need you two as body guards controlling MY life! The head boy and girl are elected because people believe that they have the decency to NOT fuck anything that moves!"
Everyone stared NOT because the Golden trio were fighting, oh no, they stared because Hermione Granger the Hermione Granger, the goody-two shoes, never breaks rules, and gives her own friends detention if they so much as though of breaking the rules; Hermione Granger, just SWORE! A couple people thought they saw pigs flying, others swore that they felt a piece of sky falling on their heads, and still others thought that the drop in temperature was due to the fact hell had frozen over. Except for the first years that didn't have siblings who were wondering why everyone was so quiet and was staring at the enraged girl. Then everyone heard the most sarcastic clapping in the world and turned to see Draco Malfoy who stood next to his father, whose mouth was agape.
Malfoy still clapping walked over to the "Golden" trio and drawled "Well, well, well, trouble in paradise I'm assuming. Glad you can stand up for yourselves Potty, and Weasel. I mean you're so very good with words. I can see why ALL the teachers love you Granger after all you've done something NO one else could do. You made Saint Potty cower in fear. I applaud you!" Then his smirk turned into a smile at the last sentence and he did a mocking bow complete with a hand flourish. "Oh, and by the way do you think you'll be able to resist… what was your terminology? Fucking everything that moves? Especially since we will be staying in the same dorm? See you at school: Potty, Weaselbub." With that he turned and left. Everyone's mouths now hung in pure astonishment at the interaction. Ron looked like a fish out of water his mouth opening and closing without any sound coming out.
Suddenly the train whistle blew and everyone jumped back to life saying shaky goodbyes and avoiding Hermione by ten feet. Hermione whose face was still flushed from either anger at her friends or at Draco's comment stomped on the train after saying a furious good bye to Ron and Harry. No one really wanted to know which comment was the kicker but all prayed that it was latter. They prayed it was the latter not because it was necessarily good but it was better because she would forget to hold a grudge against Harry and Ron.
The moment the train whistle went off Harry and Ron had sprinted off to grab their bags and hid in one of the compartments on the massive train. They had no idea why Hermione was so mad at them, or for that matter why Draco Malfoy butted in. All they were trying to do was protect her innocence. They thought some more about what she said and realized she had no idea how many guys had secret crushes and fantasies about her. Most involved the library and some form of punishment for breaking the rules. Hermione did have point, a very good point, in regards to the fact that very few would ever actually try to get with her. Most of the boys realized that the fantasy and the reality would be quite different. However, once in a while some idiot or another would ask what type of flower she liked or what she liked to do on dates. These idiots would be promptly interrogated by her two, overprotective, best friends. The then thoroughly interrogated boys would either be so annoyed that they would pick a fight with Ron or Harry, or they would be too frightened to ask Hermione out. In any case the boys had accomplished their mission of making sure no one got anywhere near their best friend.
Now to go back to the utterly confused and enraged Hermione. She was still somewhat shocked by Malfoy's comment as she searched the train to find the head boy and girl compartments. She didn't believe that Malfoy was head boy she thought he just said that to rile up Harry and Ron. She found the compartment eventually. It was at the very front of the train and was HUGE. The décor was in the neutral colors of purple and white, probably so no one would think the school was favoring one house over another. There were 2 king size beds, a mini bar and snack area that had everything from the trolley and even a couple more treats. You could easily fit 12 people on the seats. There was a perch for owls and a cat house for Crookshanks. It all seemed a bit much but the luxury was welcomed with open arms and a small sigh of relief. There was a note on the table explaining the duties. Hermione put her things away and read the note.
It read the following:
Dear Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger,
Hermione stopped for a minute. Apparently Malfoy hadn't been lying. She shook her head in disapproval what was wrong with Dumbledore. Didn't he know that all Malfoy would do was lounge around and work against her? She sighed. She was in for a long year. She might even take Ron and Harry's idea and just ask to stay in the Gryffindor dormitories. She continued reading.
Congratulations on becoming Head Boy and Girl! As you know you will be sharing a dorm. Also there will be a few changes at Hogwarts this year but you won't have to worry about it until mid-October. You shall patrol the train for only an hour this year so enjoy the compartment also help first years get to the boats and lineup the older students for carriage departure. Be sure to tell the prefects the common room passwords:
Ravenclaw: intemporaliter, Hufflepuff: intemporaliter, Gryffindor: intemporaliter sanctus, Slytherin: intemporaliter solus
You shall be patrolling the corridors from 10 o'clock to Midnight. Also you shall have the power to give out detention. You must plan Hogsmeade trips over the year as well the two balls the school will be hosting, more information will be given once you get to Hogwarts. Give these schedules to the prefects to pass out to students. Do to the event in October your schedules have been changed sorry for this inconvenience.
With best wishes,
Professor M. McGonagall
Hermione looked at the letter re-read it and then put it on the table next to a stack of schedules and sat down on the bed holding her head in her hands. She felt a migraine coming on and the feeling got more intense when she heard voices coming closer. She picked up one of the stacks of schedules and saw her name. She took it out put it on the table she wondered how much time she was going to spend with Malfoy that year. She found Malfoy's schedule at the top of another pile and took it out and looked at it putting it right next to hers. They read the following:
Malfoy/Granger
Monday: Period 1- Potions, Period 2- Potions, Period 3- Free, Lunch, Period 4 –Transfiguration, Period 5- DADA, Period 6- Arthimancy
Tuesday: Period 1- Arthimancy, Period 2- Charms, Period 3- Ancient Runes, Lunch, Period 4- Transfiguration, Period 5- Free, Period 6- Free
Wednesday: Period 1- Charms, Period 2- Charms, Period 3- Free. Lunch, Period 4- Transfiguration, Period 5- DADA, Period 6- DADA
Thursday: Period 1- Free, Period 2- Ancient Runes, Period 3- DADA, Lunch. Period 4- Potions, Period 5- Herbology, Period 6- Quidditch Practice
Friday: Period 1- Arthimancy, Period 2- Charms, Period 3- Free, Lunch, Period 4- Potions, Period 5- Potions, Period 6- Quidditch Practice
Hermione looked down in shock they must've made a mistake she could NOT have every single class with including Quidditch which she didn't even PLAY. As soon as she got to Hogwarts she'd ask professor McGonagall. Schedules being changed could not account for the Quidditch practice. She folded his schedule up and took hers, and went to sit down. The moment she sat down however the door opened up to reveal Draco Malfoy. Yep she was definitely getting a migraine.
"Hello, Mudblood. Figured you'd be Head girl. Now kindly get out of MY compartment" Draco drawled, the smirk never leaving his face. He dropped his things next to one of the beds and lay down. Hermione got up, filled a cup full of pumpkin juice from the mini-bar and walked over to Malfoy. "I thought I told you to leave Muddy." He said without opening his eyes.
Hermione took the pumpkin juice and threw it all over Malfoy, who got up instantly and started to swear. "I will not be ordered around by you anymore Malfoy! I'm sick of people thinking I'm a pushover! I'm NOT! So take your stupid attitude and get out, or shut up for once in your life." Hermione was breathing hard after her outburst. Malfoy smirked and got off the bed. He walked over to her.
"Well, looks like you grew a backbone this summer not only to stand up to Potty and Weasel, but also to me. Another good job Granger, but you'll still pay for this. In fact why don't we settle this debt right now?" Draco never stopped walking as he spoke and now was only a few inches from Hermione. He started to walk around her as if considering what to do. Hermione finally realized that she was in danger, Malfoy unlike Ron and Harry wouldn't hesitate to hex her on the spot. She gulped, how was she going to get out of this?
"Well, Ferret are you sure you want to do this? After all we have the same schedule, I already checked. We're sharing a common room, and we have to plan school trips together. We're going to be seeing a lot of each other this year. You want to start something now?"
"You should've thought of that before you threw pumpkin juice on me. It doesn't seem fair that my robes should get dirty because of your stupidity."
At that Hermione started to run for the door. However she hadn't noticed that Malfoy had stopped his pacing right in front of the door. 'Damn!What am I going to do now? Shit! I'm such an idiot!' Draco had notice her bolt and grabbed her arm. He threw her onto the bed. (Not like that you pervert!) He grabbed her hands and them above her head.
"Nice try but you aren't going to escape punishment, Granger. We have to finish this NOW. I wouldn't want you to skip out on your debt." He laughed. 'Malfoy is truly scary when he is out for revenge.' Hermione looked around desperately to find anything or anybody to help her. Seeing nothing to help her, she sunk into despair.
"What do you want Malfoy? How are you going to get even with me? People will notice if I come back hurt. You can't harm me; people will know you did it. What if I tell? What would you do then?" her voice coming out smoothly.
"You won't tell. You'll have to explain why I did it and just because I gave you attitude isn't a good excuse for pouring pumpkin juice over me. I have the perfect punishment for you it leaves no marks that can be seen." And with that he took out his wand and preformed a charm. Hermione felt no difference in her well being. Malfoy let her up and smirked. She took out a mirror and her face was no different. Nothing was wrong with her.
"Your spell didn't work" she said as she turned "I guess you're incompetent as always…" She finally looked at Malfoy and suddenly her body heated up. She started to squirm, and somehow she new if she just had contact with him the heat would go away. She tottered over to him and put her hand on his shoulder, the heat went away. It went away until he pushed her off him. Then it got worse. "Take it off Malfoy! Take the damned thing off!" she shouted at him.
"Of course." He then began to take off his robe nothing else just his outer robe. He was wearing a black button up shirt with the first button undone, black slacks, and black dress shoes. Hermione gulped the heat was getting worse by the second. Her body was on fire and even though she closed her eyes she still sensed his presence in the room.
"Not that! You know what I mean: the spell! You take it off right now or I'll hex you!" she screeched. Her frustration was building. This was not her lucky day first she had to deal with her pigheaded best friends and now this! She bit her lip.
"Oh, you won't hex me. Two reasons, you can't in that state and I wouldn't be able to take the spell off if you did. Also you must be more specific in your demands you could mean anything when you say 'take it off'. I won't take the spell off, unless you apologize, in front of your friends and admit that you were an idiot. After that I might consider taking of the spell." As he said this Draco moved close to Hermione but when she'd try to grab him he'd back away. He knew he was torturing her and loved every second of it. "So do we have a deal?" He asked. Hermione nodded vigorously. "Good." He grabbed her arm and went out the door dragging Hermione behind him. She relaxed at the contact. Draco grabbed the nearest student and asked where Harry Potter's compartment was. The scared girl stammered that he was in compartment 34. Draco smiled and let the third year go. He then started to walk VERY slowly to the said compartment.
Meanwhile in compartment 34:
"She's bloody mad Harry! I've never even seen her SWEAR! I hope she doesn't find us…" just as Ron said that the door opened to reveal Draco Malfoy pulling along the content Hermione. Content, that is, until she saw them; then a look of horror crossed her face. She started to turn to go out the door, but Draco held her fast and then threw her at Ron.
Ron caught her and realized she was shaking. "What have you done now Malfoy? I swear if you hurt her…"
"I haven't hurt her." Draco said impatiently. "She just has something to say to me. Don't you Hermione? Well hurry up and say it Mudblood. I bet your friends are dying to hear it."
"Fuck you Malfoy." Hermione growled, the shaking grew worse by the second. He just smiled and was about to respond when she gritted her teeth and said "I'm sooo sorry that I threw pumpkin juice…"
Malfoy interrupted her. "Oh no, I didn't want you to apologize about that! Oh no, apologize about being unspecific and making me take off my robe."
Hermione looked horrified. "I will NOT! That was your own stupidity!" She saw him turning to leave and shouted "No wait! Fine. I apologize for not being specific when I shouted at you to take it off. Also I'm an idiot." She mumbled the last bit her face red but everyone heard her. "Now take the damn thing OFF!"
"Granger! What did we just talk about be specific! If you insist though…" Draco began to take of his shirt.
"STOP IT!" screamed Hermione covering her eyes. "The spell Malfoy! The spell!" she was practically choking on her own words. Malfoy smirked and put his shirt back down.
Malfoy smirked and said monotonously "No." Hermione couldn't stand it anymore and latched on to Malfoy's arm. "Whoa Granger you know I was only joking early when I said I hoped you could resist me… but if you insist…" Hermione slapped him hard on the arm with her free hand.
"You know perfectly well why I'm doing this! Now TAKE THE SODDING SPELL OFF!" Draco sighed he knew he was having to much fun but if he didn't take the spell off soon all that would be left of him would be a pile of ash. He waved his wand and the spell lifted. Hermione dragged him out of the room. Leaving Ron and Harry wondering what the hell was going on. The entire event spawned wide eyes and confused looks.
"What was that about?" Ron asked.
"No idea, but I think Hermione is going somewhat insane." Harry shook his head. "Did she say she poured pumpkin juice on him?" both boys looked confused and then Harry asked Ron "Why aren't you in the prefect's compartment?"
"Oh SHIT!" and with that Ron ran out of the room. 'This is going to be an interesting year.' thought Harry. He sighed just what he needed.
With Hermione and Draco:
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