The main hall of Ministry of Magic was intimidating like always. Hermione came out of one of the fireplaces in her brand new workplace and hurried to the elevator. Inside the elevator, she spotted a tall familiar figure with a pale, pointed face, sleek blond hair, and ice grey eyes pointing down at the moment. She recognized him immediately and, for just a second, thought about waiting for another ride. But she was not a coward.
"Malfoy" she greeted him quietly
"Granger" he responded coldly.
The elevator run and they were standing there alone and in silence for a while.
"I think I owe you an apology" Draco started not looking at the girl
"For bulling me in school or for your aunt trying to kill me?" she asked almost instantly throwing a murderous look at him.
"Both. And many other things." he sighed "Don't think I had some big change of heart or anything. I just wanted to clear the atmosphere a little... since we are going to work together."
"I don't think this is going to work out between us"
"Neither do I. But we will try anyway."
"We will" Hermione responded and get out of the elevator to her new office she was going to share with Draco Malfoy.