Chapter 2 - Return to Hogwarts

Once the train had pulled out of King's Cross the trio made their way back to find an empty compartment. They packed away their trunks and got comfortable for the long ride to school, but not before they got disturbed by none other than the ferret himself.

"Well, well if it isn't the new Head Girl," Malfoy drawled. His two cronies laughed at this. "Dumbledore really is letting the school so to waste isn't he, letting mudbloods take such an honor. My father will die when he hears this one."

"What are you talking about Malfoy?" Ron asked angrily with a confused look.

"Oh you haven't heard? Well mudblood, you better get up to the prefect compartment, there's a letter waiting for you."

With that Hermione pushed Malfoy out of the doorway and marched down to the prefects' car. There waiting for her was a bulky envelope addressed to her. She quickly tore it open to reveal a Head Girl's badge and a letter from Professor McGonagall.

Dear Hermione,

I am pleased to inform that you have been selected as the Head Girl of your class. You will be living in the Head's Dormitory which I will escort you to after the welcoming feast. I will then also give you passwords, assignments, and rules for the year to come.

I am also sure you are wondering who the Head Boy is, but I am sorry to say that the choosing is up to Professor Dumbledore and I do not know. Whoever it is will be notified by their Head of House and will be you partner for the year.

Good Luck and the Best of Wishes,

Professor McGonagall

Hermione stood perplexed, staring at the badge. Everyone had said she would receive the title of Head Girl, but she hadn't heard anything all summer so she assumed someone else had gotten it. She then started wondering who the Head Boy could be. She was running a list of potentials in her head when she was interrupted by the snack trolley.

"Snack, dear?" the lady asked.

"No thanks," Hermione replied making her way back to the compartment her friends were in.

"Hey guys," Hermione said shutting the door behind her.

"Hey, so what happened?" Harry questioned.

"Well Malfoy was right, how, I don't know, but he was."

"Well congratulations 'Mione."

"Yea good job, even though we all knew you would get it," Ron chimed in.

"Thanks you guys"

"So who's Head Boy?" Ron asked.

"I'm not sure."

"What if it's Malfoy?" Harry offered.

"Then that would bloody suck for Hermione," Ron stated.

"Don't even mention that thought Harry. I don't know what I'd do if I was stuck with Malfoy for a year," Hermione sighed.

"Well he did know you were Head Girl, maybe Snape told him," Harry said.

"If McGonagall doesn't know who the Head Boy is how would Snape?" Hermione reasoned.

"It was just a thought," Harry muttered.

A few hours later the Hogwarts Express pulled into the Hogsmeade station. The students climbed into the carriages that pulled them up to the castle.

The feast went normally with the usual opening remarks from Professor Dumbledore, and the introduction of the Heads.

"I am pleased to present the Head Girl this year to be a very hard worker and will be a very good leader. Hermione Granger would you please stand."

Applause broke out through the Great Hall, especially from the Gryffindor table.

"Now, now quiet down students. The Head Boy will also be a great leader and I am sure he will not let you down. Blaise Zabini if you will."

All the Slytherins broke out in cheers as well as from Professor Slughorn.

"I would bet you that his influence helped Zabini get it considering he's one of his 'chosen ones'," Harry said glancing at the cheerful potions teacher.

"Harry, there's no way a professor can sway Dumbledore," Hermione whispered, but before Harry could retaliate Dumbledore starting speaking again.

"….and may the feast begin!"

Soon the Great Hall was loud again with happy students glad to be back, sharing their stories of summer.

After the feast was finished the students made their way to their rooms to get a good night's sleep for their first day classes. All students that is besides Hermione.

'I can't believe I have to room with a Slytherin for an entire year! And what the heck made Dumbledore pick him anyways!'

Her thoughts were soon interrupted by two male voices down in the common room.

"Nice place man, too bad you have to live with a mudblood."

"Yea I know, but hey more of a chance to make her life like hell, and I get my own room."

"Yea whatever you say. Well Blaise I'll catch you tomorrow."

"Alright dude, take it easy."

Hermione slowly opened her door to see who was leaving, but all she saw was a hint of blonde before the figure disappeared.

Outside of the Heads' dorm Draco Malfoy was making his way down to the dungeons.

'Why would that dimwit of a Headmaster pick Blaise as Head Boy? I have higher marks and he wasn't even a prefect until he took my spot. Completely ridiculous if you ask me. Oh well now I can just use the bloke for his dorm.'

Draco chuckled to himself as he made his way to bed.

A/N: Sooooo sorry it took so long to update…it's just a matter of getting the computer in my house to cooperate. I had it written a long time ago, but never had a chance to type it until today. Please forgive me and I'm working much harder on getting chapter 3 up a lot sooner, that is, if I get reviews!