Before you start reading let me just say this takes place in an Alternate Universe where Dumbeldore still lives, Malfoy while still a git is not a Death Eater and both Harry and Voldermort disappeared at the battle at Hogwarts (which I also decided took place in February because it fits my story better). Oh and I don't own any of this except for the story line (which in fact I probably don't own because I bet someone out there has already done something like it.) Anyway JK Rowling owns HP just thought you ought to know lol

So without further ado off we go……

Chapter 1:

"It's a girl" doctor Montgomery proclaimed eagerly to the surrounding crowd

"Is she healthy?"

"Do you think she really is the child of the prophecy?"

"Can we see her?"

"Do you have her in a safe place? A really safe place?"

Suddenly a very pale and oddly frail looking Dumbledore stood up commanding the silence of the excited masses. He looked Dr. Montgomery in the eyes and asked "and the mother?"

At this simple phrase the rooms atmosphere shifted from one of elated curiosity to a tense silence broken by two earth shattering words.

"Still comatose"

Dumbledore showed no obvious reaction but those present would later swear that they saw the twinkle in his eyes die for just a moment. This millisecond of time seemed to stretch infinitely along until with a sigh Dumbledore asked to be shown the child, before leaving the room he turned to the mass of people and scanned it as though searching for someone, upon alighting upon Professors McGonagall and Snape his eyes regained their twinkle, and something new a hint of mischief, he nodded sharply at the two and said:

"I think I may be needing your assistance"

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Hermione Granger was sitting on the floor surrounded by mountains of books, stacks of parchment and quite a few empty glasses of tea. Who says doing homework can't be fun she thought as with a flourish she finished her Runes translation and turned to her right to face a fresh roll of parchment and her unopened transfiguration books. She had just opened the first book and began to read "When transfiguring objects into animals one must always keep in mind that……" But what one must keep in mind would have to wait as an owl was currently furiously tapping at her window. Struggling out from her circle of homework, she raised the window, grabbed her letter and..

"Ahhhhhhh………I got it, I got it, I made Head Girl"

After a few more moments of intense celebration Hermione stood up to sen off an owl to Harry and Ron at the Weasley's gushing over her new appointment. But after writing the opening lines she remembered that Harry was nowhere to be found. With tears falling down her face Hermione rewrote the letter this time addressed just to Ron and promptly sat down to return to work…….After all she rationalized it wasn't going to do itself and what kind of example would she be setting to younger students if she didn't finish her summer work promptly and with perfection. Well that and when she was working in her books she had no time to think of Harry.

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"Master Malfoy, sir you're sons Hogwarts letter just arrived"

"Well don't just stand there Clobs bring it here"

As Clobs stepped forward a sudden loud pop made the old house elf jump with shock. Young master Malfoy had apparated a foot away from the shaky elf.

"No Clobs give MY letter to ME" Draco demanded

Clobs was in a pickle now. All summer long the young master and the old one had been at each others throats fighting over everything and placing the house elves in the middle. Clobs knew better than to wrong his older master but this time the letter was clearly addressed to young master. While Clobs was deciding which order to follow the two Malfoy's were glaring at each other from across the room. Finally Clob's turned handed the letter to young Master and fled.

Draco giving his father a very self satisfied smirk ripped open his envelope. Enclosed was the usual book list and another sheet simply saying:

Dear Mr. Malfoy,

It is my great pleasure to inform you of your selection as Head Boy. Because of the enormity of this job I require your presence at Hogwarts a week early. Your train will leave from Platform 9 ¾ on August 23 at 10 AM, do not be late as the train ride is going to be a great time to get to know the new Head girl.

Best Wishes and Regards,

Albus Dumbledore

Headmaster Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy

The triumphant look on the young Malfoy's face turned to a scowl as he looked up at his father .

"I have been made Head boy and must go to school a week early." At this he turned and left the room

Upon her sons disappearance up the stairs, Narcissa remover herself from the shadows of the hall,. She was smiling ear to ear.

At least now his father will have less time to try and trick him into becoming a death eater, Draco has held up admirably these past months but I am not sure how much longer he will last with his father constantly around

At this Narcissa returned her face to its normal calm and haughty form and walked into her husbands office in order to calm him from what was most certainly going to be a towering rage.

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"She's precious" McGonagall whispered

She was currently holding the sleeping child in her arms. Staring at the babies delicate features, made comical by a messy mass of black, McGonagall could almost forget that the war was still waging outside the hospital walls.

Turning to Dumbledore she gave him a questioning look and asked the question that had just dawned on her

"What are we going to do with her Albus?"

"I think Hogwarts is the safest place for something so precious, after all the future of the wizarding world may very well rest in her tiny hands"

Snape cleared his throat obnoxiously and sneered "Are you sure that necessary? After all I am sure the mothers family would take her in and raise what I am certain would be another muggle loving Gryffindor"

"Yes they would" Dumbledore stated calmly "But that family has had enough trouble without having a new grandchild in the mix, after all there daughter is currently lying in a coma 2 floors down and furthermore I believe that Hogwarts is the only place where Voldermorts death eaters will leave her and her caretakers in peace….for the time being at least"

"And who might these caretakers be Albus"

"I think the head boy and girl will work out just fine, don't you?"

From the looks on McGonagall and Snape's faces it was clear they didn't agree but time had shown them that Dumbledore was usually right, so it only made sense to follow his orders

"Now let us leave little Lily to rest and discuss the finer points of what is going to be a very interesting arrangement" WIth that Dumbledore whisked out of the room, the other two still looking bemused following close behind"

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A/N: Ok so this is my first fan fic. I really really really would love some feedback, after all what sounds interesting to me may be dull and not make sense to anyone else. On that note if there are any parts that need clarification desperately let me know because obviously I know what's going on but some stuff amy get lost in translation from my head to the keyboard. J PLEASE REVIEW………….. I will try to get the next chapter up as soon as I can…….Well that is if anybody likes it enough to think I should keep going