Note from the Author: Hello strangers! I have decided to take a crack at Dramione since it's my favorite fanfiction couple. I am just doing this for fun in my free time. I hope those who read enjoy 3

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters.


Chapter One

Hermione sighed as she rolled over in her bed. She could feel the sun burning the outside of her eyelids and already could feel a large knot of hair that was tangled behind her head. She squinted against the sunlight and slowly sat up on her elbows, her expression less than amused. She inhaled deeply and landed back on her pillow and put her fingers to her temples, massaging them deeply.

More arrivals were coming today. She hated it when new arrivals showed up... There was always a lot of hostility between the people they had already took in and were helping, and the newer people that were still stuck in their ways and thought they were fighting on the right side.

All the glares and snarls that start with every new person, all the insults, and remarks about her blood. She was exhausted from it. But this was a favor to McGonagall and she couldn't say no, especially when she was practically begging her. She missed Harry and Ron. She yearned to be with them, hunting for the horcruxes, but she was needed here.

She heard a light tap on her door and a soft voice.

"Hermione? Are you awake?"

"Yeah, Luna", she called out, sitting up fully now," Come in."
Luna walked in, her long blonde hair flowing in behind her," Are you nervous about the new arrivals?"

"Yeah", Hermione sighed and looked out the window.

"It'll be fine", her friend offered her a reassuring smile," You have me and the others."

"I know", Hermione nodded and then shook off the feeling of dread. She smiled back at her friend," It'll be fine. It's just getting them to the point of them being human again that I don't look forward to."

"Yeah", Luna looked off into space," It is rather sad seeing how we receive them, but I think that's what makes it more rewarding."

Hermione thought about her friends words and decided she was right. The reward they get from helping these people and realizing they are all equal was very rewarding.

"Well I'm not gonna be much of help like this", Hermione smiled," I'll be down in a little bit."

"Okay", Luna smiled," I'll go lookout for Professor Lupin."

Hermione inhaled deeply and swung her legs over her bed, the chill of the floorboards sending a shiver up her spine. She could feel the crisp of the air and the wind getting colder, but she was determined to cherish the last bit of summer weather there was left.


"Good morning dear", Hermione said as she was greeted with warmth enveloping her and the smell of breakfast hitting her nose.

"Good morning love", Tonks smiled at her from the stove," Eggs and ham for breakfast today."

"Sounds perfect", Hermione smiled and seated herself.

"Nervous?" Tonks asked Hermione without even looking at her.

"Is it so easy to tell?" Hermione smiled sheepishly.

"It's unlike you", Tonks remarked.

"I don't know if nervous is the right word for what I'm feeling", Hermione stated," It's more just exhausted of the process."

"A process that's worth it in the end though", Tonks finally turned to look at Hermione.

"I know", Hermione nodded," I know my place is here."

"GIVE ME BACK MY BOOK!"

Tonks snickered and Hermione's shoulders tensed.

"Must they start arguing this early?" Hermione massaged her temples again.

"Sisters will do that", Tonks laughed.

"Astoria! I said give it back!"

Hermione watched as the younger Greengrass sister ran outside with what looked like a thick book and Daphne chased after her.

"No running in the house!" Tonks yelled after them.

"Yeah, this job is a piece of cake", Hermione smirked," When's Remus going to get here?"

"Uh- any minute", Tonks' eyebrows knitted together.

"Tonks, what is it?" Hermione asked with curiosity.

"There is something I wanted to warn you about", Tonks look at her with concern.

"What?"

"The newest group is going to be exceptionally more challenging", Tonks sighed.

"Why? Who is it?" Hermione titled her head.

"Just remember to keep an open mind and stay patient", Tonks reminded her.

Hermione looked at her friend as Tonks went back to cooking. Hermione felt a dark cloud hover over her about to erupt with thunder at any moment.


"There they are!" Tonks pointed at the top of the hill above their wayward house.

Hermione stood firmly, her hands clasped behind her back as she saw Remus and Sirius riding on a coach. She could hear the chains that kept the coaches doors locked clanging together.

"This is going to be great", Tonks reassured Hermione," Is Luna with our veterans?"

"Yes, she has them in the attic working on school work", Hermione nodded. It was a dire safety precaution they had to take. New Death Eaters meeting older ones they considered traitors.

"Hello sweetie", Tonks beamed when her husband got down and kissed her deeply," I've missed you."

"I've missed you too", he smiled at her and placed his hand on her small bump," I see the baby is coming along."

"I just popped the other day", she smiled at him and Hermione felt her heart warm at the sight of them. She wondered if she would ever have that. A husband, a child... That seemed impossible with the impending war.

"Hermione", she heard in front of her and smiled when she saw Sirius stretch out his arms for a hug.

"Hi Sirius!" Hermione smiled and ran into his arms. She loved Sirius. He was so comforting. His presence could just instantly calm you.

"You are getting older by the day", he extended his arms to look at her," Growing into such a stunning young woman."

Hermione smiled and blushed slightly. She would never look at herself that way but it was nice to hear it.

"Alright, let's get down to business", Tonks nodded sternly," I already warned Hermione and Luna about our newest recruitment's."

"Oh, you told her who they were?" Remus looked at them with surprise.

"No, she wouldn't tell me that part", Hermione glanced sideways at Tonks," But I must admit, my curiosity is peeked."

Remus walked over to Hermione and put his hand on her shoulder," Hermione, you're the best at this job. No matter what happens, don't break. Stay strong. Promise?"

"Yes", she nodded once. Who could it be that they were this serious?

"Sirius, the doors", Remus took out his wand as did Sirius. They unlocked the chains and opened the door. Sirius walked to the door and gingerly helped out a tall, tan boy Hermione instantly knew was Blaise Zabini. He had a silencing charm on him and his hands were bound together. He looked at her disdainfully and stood next to Remus.

Hermione watched as Sirius walked back to the coach and heard him struggle.

"If you kick me one more time I will paralyze you", they heard Sirius grunt. He pulled out another person more roughly than he had with Blaise. He slammed the door of the coach shut and Hermione almost collapsed when she saw who was looking at. His blue eyes were bruised, his blonde hair matted and dirty, his clothes tattered and torn, but Hermione still knew it was Draco Malfoy. He glared back at her and Hermione could feel the hatred pouring out of him, seeping into her pores.

"Be nice Malfoy", Remus snickered and Draco's glare shifted from Hermione to Remus. Sirius moved Malfoy with much difficulty next to Blaise. Both boys shifted away from each other uncomfortably and Hermione watched with interest. Last she knew they were best friends. She made a mental note for later.

"Now..." Remus said slowly looking at them," Mister Zabini, I am going to take of your charm so you can speak. Okay?"

Blaise looked at him and blinked once. Remus waved his wand and Blaise stayed silent.

"Hello Mister Zabini," Tonks greeted him," I'm Nymphadora Tonks, but please just call me Tonks and I'm assuming you already know Hermione from school."

"Nice to see you again Blaise", Hermione's mouth set in a line as she assessed him.

He stayed silent for awhile before muttering a simple," Hi."

He looked away after and kept his eyes to the distance.

"Now Mr. Malfoy..." Remus looked at Draco which earned him a glare," I'm going to do the same for you, okay?"

Remus waved his wand and took off the charm.

"It's nice to see you again Draco", Tonks smiled at him," It's been awhile."

Hermione remembered how they were cousins and it always surprised her how different they were.

"I'm sure you remember me", Tonks continued to smile at him," And I'm sure you remember Hermione."

This time Hermione didn't say anything. Just met Draco's glare. She didn't know if she could do this... He was a revolting person. He took pleasure in other's pain, tormented her for fun. But this was why she was here. To change people like him.

She inhaled deeply and put on her best fake smile," Hello again Malfoy."

Draco's lip curled over his teeth and Hermione saw how they were still white as snow," I don't want your fucking charity. Just kill me."

"Draco, we are not going to kill you", Tonks looked at him, her smile gone," We are here to help you."

"I don't want a fucking Mudblood's help", Draco snapped at Hermione. He was about to insult him again but Remus quickly put the charm back on him.

"And this is why we use the silencing charm", Remus remarked and Hermione couldn't help but smirk which earned a glare from Draco.

"Hermione, would you like to tell young Malfoy and Zabini how we run things here", Tonks turned the show over to Hermione.

Hermione squared her shoulders, raised her chin, and put on her best authority voice," Talking is a privilege here gentlemen. To earn respect, you must give it to us. You will not be allowed on the grounds until you prove yourself responsible enough to be trusted. You will have assigned rooms and will abide by our rules which can be found in each room. You will respect our other students here. You will have daily chores you have to do and contribute to. If you do not abide be these rules, there are punishments. You will be required to go to a one hour therapy session with one of our social workers and you will attend to our curriculum programs here. Bottom line is, if you act like an animal you will be treated as one. Is that understood?"

She looked at them. She stared into Blaises eyes until he nodded once and looked away. She then turned her attention to Draco," Do you understand Malfoy?"

He remained silent, just glaring at her.

"If you do not give me an answer in the next 30 seconds you will remain silent until tomorrow", Hermione warned him.

She counted in her head as neither of them moved until 28 seconds when Draco finally nodded once.

"Professor Lupin, please lift the charm off of Mr. Malfoy", Hermione requested.

Remus waved his wand and took it off. Malfoy grunted and looked at the ground.

"This isn't a terrible place boys", Tonks told them with a reassuring smile," These are just precautions we must take beforehand."

"Within time, if you show that you can be trusted and with progress you will be given more privileges", Hermione told them. She doubted in her mind if she could ever trust Malfoy. She hated that he was even here. He was a monster.

"With that being said, let's show you two your rooms", Tonks told them.

"Can we have our chains taken off please?" Blaise spoke up in raspy voice that surprised Hermione.

"Uh- yes. When we show you your room, they will be removed", Hermione nodded her head," Please follow us."

Hermione and Tonks turned around and headed into the house with Draco and Blaise following behind them, Professor Lupin and Sirius behind them to make sure they couldn't try anything.

Tonks open the door and they were greeted with warmth and lunch that was simmering on the stove. Hermione heard the boys stomachs rumble with hunger but they didn't let anything show.

"Kitchen is just beyond there, over here is the living room and beyond that is a bathroom and dining room. Bedrooms are upstairs", Tonks gestured to the stairs and she started to climb them. Hermione followed her and she didn't even have to look to feel Draco's presence behind her. The tension was thick between them and she was sure everyone could feel it. It was heavy and she felt like she was drowning in it.

"Because of safety precautions, your rooms will be next to Miss Granger's and mine", Tonks told them.

"You don't have to keep saying safety precautions", Draco scoffed," You can just say it's because you don't trust either of us and you think we are gonna hurt people."

"We don't think you'll hurt anyone because you will not be given your wands", Hermione told him.

"What?" Draco stopped walking. Tonks and Hermione turned to him.

"You're taking away our wands?" Draco looked at them in disbelief.

"Until we know we can trust you and you earned them back, yes", Hermione told him," And you don't have a choice in the matter."

Draco's look could melt the skin off of her face. He glared at her and she saw his jaw tense.

"Let's proceed", Tonks broke the tension as they walked down the hallway. They walked down another hallway before Tonks stopped.

"My room is down the hall. This is Hermione's room", she pointed to a door. Hermione stood in front of it and faced them.

"Mister Zabini, your room is right across from Hermione's", Tonks pointed to a door across from them," Mister Malfoy, you're room is right next to his."

Blaise turned to his room and opened the door. It was simple. He had a four poster bed that had green bedding, a dark oak desk in the corner, and a bookcase. There was a dresser with clothes for him and a bathroom in corner.

"Each of your rooms are charmed to have a bathroom in it for more privacy. Blaise, we are going to release you now. Can we trust that you aren't going to run?"

"Yes", Blaise answered.

Remus took his wand and took away the chains from him.

"Your room is set for you to make a password. Keep in mind Miss Hermione and I will have access regardless, but we will always knock. Are you all set?" Tonks asked him.

"I want the green gone", Blaise looked with disgust at his bed," I want everything green gone."

Hermione looked at his back with surprise and didn't know what to say.

"Uh- yeah- okay", Tonks nodded and waved her wand," Any requests?"

"I don't care. As long as it's not green", he muttered and walked away from the to the bathroom. He slammed the door shut and they heard it lock.

"Well I wasn't expecting that", Remus commented.

"Me either", Tonks shrugged," Let's make it blue."

Tonks waved her wand and his bedding had changed to a deep, royal blue.

"Hermione, would you mind waiting outside for him until he's ready?"

"Of course", Hermione nodded. They walked out of his room and Hermione shut the door. She leaned against the wall and could hear his shower turning on. She watched as Sirius led Draco down to his room and they opened the door. He was going to be a lot of work. She was going to see if someone else was going to be handling him. Blaise however has surprised her. He was already showing disgust and hatred towards his own house. How he didn't want anything green in his room. Maybe changing the way he was brought up to think would be easier than she though. She at least prayed that it would.


Draco looked around his new room and could feel the knots in his stomach. He hated this. He wanted to go home. Be in his own room, in his own house. His parents didn't even know he was here. They probably thought he was dead somewhere in a ditch. He looked at his bathroom with longing. It had been far to long since he took a shower. He shed his clothes as he walked to the bathroom. He was gonna let the warm water envelop him.

"There you are", Tonks smiled at Draco as he walked downstairs. His hair was brushed back from his shower. His hair was longer now from lack of a haircut, his hair well past his ears. He was wearing a black jumper that clashed with pale skin and he was wearing dark grey pants with thick wool socks. Blaise was nowhere to be seen and neither was Hermione.

"They will be down soon probably", Tonks smiled at him.

"I don't know what you are talking about", Draco glared at her.

"Care to take a seat?" she pointed at a chair," Lunch is ready."

"What is it?" he asked, not sitting down yet.

"Chicken soup", she told him," It's nice and warm."

Draco didn't want to sit. He didn't want to eat her food and take her charity, but he did. He was starving and his stomach betrayed him. He sat down and was more than eager to eat her food.

Tonks placed a rather large bowl in front of filled to the top of soup and placed a large bread roll next to him.

"Don't eat too fast or else you'll get sick", she told him and placed water next to him. She sat across from him and watched him eat.

"How's your mother?" Tonks asked with curiosity.

"She's fine", he frowned at his soup," Why?"

"Well she is my aunt", Tonks shrugged," I just hope she is doing okay."

"Do you care how Bellatrix is doing?" Draco quirked his eyebrow at her.

She looked at him and smirked," Smartass."

Draco sneered at her," Well don't preach about caring about family when you pick and choose."

"I care about the family members who don't kill people for sport", she retorted.

"Only kill those who deserve to be killed", he snapped back.

"Now I know you don't mean that", Tonks looked at him," You believe every person they have killed deserved it?"

He looked at her, biting the inside of his lip, not answering for awhile.

"Yes", he finally broke the silence.

"You don't look me in the eye when you say that", she noted.

"Believe what you want, but I'm not going to change", he made sure to look her in the eye.

"We'll see about that", she smirked at him," You forget you share my blood too."


Hermione was leaning against the wall next to Blaises door, arms crossed and chewing on her thumbnail when she finally heard his door open.

"Fuck!" he jumped when he saw her," Could you not do that?"

"I'm sorry", Hermione straightened up," I was just waiting for you."

"Why?" his eyebrow knit together.

"Just to escort you downstairs for lunch and show you around", Hermione shrugged," I mean, I can't expect you to know where everything is."

"Well I don't know everything in this house", Blaise noted," But I do know where the dining room and kitchen is. You guys showed it to us, remember?"

Hermione's mouth set in a line as she pondered what he said," I suppose so."

Blaise smirked with triumph and Hermione took note of how attractive he was. He had cleaned himself up and had changed into clean clothes. He had brushed his dark brown hair back from his eyes which were a deep, rich chocolate color. He had long brown eyelashes that made his eyes pop even more. He had a sharp nose and a strong jawline. He had fairly full lips that pouted when he frowned. He was wearing a white jumper that contrasted beautifully with his dark complexion that he had paired with black trousers.

"What?" Blaise frowned at her.

"Oh uh- nothing", Hermione shook her head," Lost my train of thought."

"Aren't you Gryffindors supposed to be smart?" he scoffed.

"Aren't you Slytherins suppose to be cunning?" she retorted.

He smirked and looked away," Yeah, I suppose so."

"So are you ready to go downstairs?" Hermione asked, eager to go downstairs.

"Is he down there?" Blaise looked towards Draco's bedroom door.

"Malfoy? Yes, he passed me earlier", Hermione told him, remembering the terrible look Draco had given her.

"Then no thank you", Blaise walked into his room again," I'll wait until he is gone."

Hermione was about to pry but she was cut off when Blaise shut the door in her face. Hermione sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. This job never got easier and it sure as hell wasn't going to start getting easy now.


So there it is! Let me know what you thought. xoxo