SUMMARY: {DM/HG} Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger going back to Hogwarts as Head Boy and Head Girl. Lucius tells Draco that he is to do a task given by the Dark Lord himself. Hermione tries to help but will Draco listen? Will he turn his back on her and let Voldemort perform the morsmordre on him?

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, unfortunately for me. Characters and all the good stuff belongs to J.K Rowling.

To the Moon and Back

Chapter I: Silent Animosity

People bustling, engine roaring, whistle blowing... It's just another normal day at the King's Cross Station; If you're a muggle that is. But to Hermione Granger and best friends Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley, it is yet an exciting year at Hogwarts. Other witches and wizards returning to the school are also present, waiting eagerly for their turns to cross the magical brick wall.

Hermione felt a little wistful at the moment, thinking of her first time crossing the barrier. "Merlin, it's been 7 years!" she thought to herself. She could not believe that this is going to be her last year as a student. She had a lot of fantastic memories in that enchanted castle. Most of them were shared of course with her two best pals.

Hermione was pulled out of her reverie when she heard Mrs. Weasley yell at Ron, with still much love while doing so, "Ronald Weasley! You would stop complaining about coming back to school right about now! I've heard enough of your non-sense. Now, I want you lot to get going.. wouldn't want to miss the train now, would we!" Hermione smiled as she watched Mrs. Weasley bustled around, checking if Ron, Ginny, and Harry got all of their belongings stuffed safely in their trunks.

Mrs. Weasley turned to her, "Hermione, dear. Is everything alright? Train's about to leave soon. Best to get going. Hm?" "Yes, Mrs. Weasley." Hermione replied with a smile. She started towards her best friends, catching a bit of their conversation, "...honestly, Harry! I don't think I can do another year!" giving Harry a grimace. "Ron! It's a privilege to be going to Hogwarts! You should be proud!" said Hermione, sounding a lot like a mother hen. "'Mione! I've missed you!" Harry Potter greeted her with a big smile.

She gave Harry and Ginny a quick and tight hug, glared playfully at Ron and said, "Time to go guys!" And with that they ran through the red brick pillar and were welcomed by the familiar roaring of the scarlet engine they had been most anticipated to see.

Standing there in the middle of Platform 9 3/4 is Draco Malfoy, looking like he could not be bothered and next to him is Blaise Zabini and Pansy Parkinson muttering under their breaths. Draco didn't care about going back to school. He remembered a particular conversation he shared with his father at the manor over the summer. The man expected a lot from him; told that there is a special mission assigned by the Dark Lord and that he should feel honored. Draco wasn't really looking forward to doing whatever the bloody mission was.

His thoughts were halted when he heard the Golden Trio along with the little red head laugh like maniacs. "Bloody hell. Do they ever shut up?" Pansy, said. "Weasley looks like he's eaten slugs. Look at his face." Blaise commented, smirking. Draco shifted his gaze to where the loud laughing is coming from and was met by a pair of brown eyes.

Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione arrived at the station. Harry accidentally knocked Ron out with his trolley on their way which made the four roaring with laughter. Hermione searched of other familiar faces but was met with a stormy grey eyes that looked intensely at her. She raised her right brow as if daring him to come at her and say something crude like he normally does.

His face was blank but his stare felt like it was piercing through her. Confusion and anger bubbled inside her guts. Oh, how she hated him. "Too bad we couldn't share the same carriage anymore huh, 'Mione?" she heard Ginny say. And with that, the silent animosity shared between the Gryffindor and Slytherin was seized. "I wonder who the Head Boy is? Harry, do you know?" Harry shook his head with a slight frown and said, "Terry Boot, maybe?" The three turned their heads to Hermione. They know she has an idea of who the Head Boy might be. They've had this conversation already when Hermione got her letter from Hogwarts. The Deputy Head Mistress did mention in the letter who the appointed Head Boy was and really, she was going to share the information with her friends but decided against it that moment. She thought she'd tell them when they get to the station. That way, she'd save herself from dealing with Ron's childish antics at The Burrow. Merlin knows how unreasonable Ron could get when he's upset. But, now is the right time to tell her friends about who she will be sharing quarters with.

With a deep sigh, she said... "It's Draco Malfoy." With that, she turned and boarded Hogwarts Express.

A/N: So...what do you guys think? I pretty much know where the story is heading. I'm just a little skeptical if you guys would like this? This is my first ever fic so please don't be too harsh. Constructive criticisms are always welcome. Besides, there's always a room to improve. Right? Right. Well, I would appreciate if you guys would review. It would mean soooo much! I promise I would update as soon as I can! Thanks, everyone! x