Hey Guys! I am back for my second story! YAAAY! This idea came to me when I was reading some of the other stories about Hermione/Draco. I really liked the idea of Hermione and Draco being professors at Hogwarts, so I decided to write my own rendition of such a tale. Hope you all enjoy it! Courtney

Learning from a Little Malfoy

Chapter One: Back to Hogwarts Hermione sighed. Here she was, ex-Auror and friend to the famous Harry Potter, but now she didn't have a lot to do in her life since Voldemort had finally been killed. The Aurors were dismissed and Ron's dad, Arthur had been named the Minister of Magic. Everything was right and good in the wizarding world for now and people could go back to their normal lives.

Hermione sighed because she was so bored with life. Life it seemed for the past six months dragged on. She tried to keep busy by reading and doing house chores. But nothing could keep her spirits up. Ron and she had dated for a short time after the defeat of Voldemort but decided that they were better as friends. Ron was a beater for the Chudley Cannons, his favorite Quidditch team, and after the defeat of Voldemort, he resumed his position. Harry had personally been asked by Dumbledore to come back to Hogwarts to be the new DADA teacher, and he gladly accepted.

"What am I going to do with my life?" she asked aloud to no one, and picked up Crookshanks from off the floor and placed her in her lap. Crookshanks purred softly while Hermione stroked her fur. Just as she was about to start falling asleep, she heard something tapping at her window.

"Hedwig?"

Hermione opened the window and let in Harry's beautiful white owl. Hedwig had a note attached to her leg and had it outstreched proud that she had succeeded in yet another task from Harry. Hermione gently patted her head and gave the owl some feed.

Dear 'Mione, I hope this letter finds you well and that you arent too bored, hehe. Anyway, I was writing to you for Dumbledore, as he wanted to speak with you here at Hogwarts, and is of the utmost importance that you come ASAP. I miss you tons, and hope to see you very soon. All my love, Harry

Hermione smiled at Harry's scribbled hand and decided that she could not stand being in such a bored state any longer. She would head over to Platform 9 3/4 as soon as she could pack her things. She was actually finding this letter quite mysterious as Harry didn't say what it was Dumbledore had wanted, but she wrote him back all the same letting him know she'd be there tomorrow afternoon. She sent Hedwig off in a flurry. She was going back to the one place that held so many memories for her and she was thrilled.

The next morning she was packed and ready to go. She spotted the train and quickly hopped on to find there was hardly anyone aboard. In fact, besides the conductor and the little woman that asked if she wanted something off of the trolley she was the only other person taking the ride to Hogwarts.

'Just as well' she thought as she opened her new book of spells. She read until she heard the train lurch to a stop outside the station by Hogwarts. She got out and saw the one person that made her grin from ear to ear.

"Hagrid!" she cried giving him a bear hug. Well, trying to since he was half-giant.

"Ello' there Ermione! " He bellowed hugging her back.

"I didn't know you'd be the one greeting me, where's Harry?"

"Oh, he's teaching o' course, but he knows you're coming and he's looking forward to seeing you just as soon as you speak with the Headmaster."

She merely nodded as she was lead by Hagrid to the front gate of the most beautiful castle and school around England. It creaked open and she realized that lunch must've been going on because there was a good lot of students eating in the great hall. She breathed in the scent of food and was sent back thirteen years to her seventh year. Oh how she had missed this school.

"Dumbledore knows you're here and is waiting for you in his office. The new password is chocolate covered peanuts."

"Thanks Hagrid" she hugged him once more and made her way to the back of the castle.

She looked to her left, the Slytherin Dungeons were down that hall. She knew Snape had died during the battle, and was one of key factors into finally bringing Voldemort down, and now she did not know who it was who had replaced him. She shrugged her shoulders and continued her way to the Headmaster's quarters.

"Chocolate covered peanuts" she said loudly and the eagle rotated. She climbed on and waited for it to stop to signal her getting off. She stepped off and slowly walked into his room. It was just as she remembered, Fawkes was there perched by his desk and even the sorting hat was sitting above her on a shelf, a fire was also crackling.

"Ah, Miss Granger. You've made it."

"Yes, Professor Dumbledore…"

"Please, call me Albus. We're all adults now." He said with a twinkle in his eye.

"Oh, of course, Albus. (Ahem) Now, I received Harry's letter. What did you need, anything for the Order?" she inquired.

Dumbledore chuckled. "No, no dear. It is actually about a position that has become available here at the school."

"What position is that sir?" she asked.

"The position of Professor of Muggle Studies. Our old professor had to leave because his mother is sick, and you were the first person that I thought of, well, me and of course your friend, Mr. Potter." He said smiling. Hermione smiled.

'A professor, at Hogwarts!' The idea never occurred to her, but seeing as how she had no life right now, it seemed to be the perfect solution to her problem.

"Of course, Albus….I'll take it."

"Wonderful, I'll introduce you to your new students tonite before dinner. Now, since everything is settled I'll let you seek out Mr. Potter. He should be done with classes for the day."

"Thank you sir, good day."

"Good day Miss Granger." She curtsied and headed out of the office. She headed toward Gryffindor tower, and hoped Harry would be in his room. She knocked quietly. The door flew open and there stood a tall, black messy haired, glasses wearing, green eyed man.

"Harry!" she squealed as he picked her up and twirled her in his arms. "Hermione, I've missed you." He kissed her cheek and set her down. "Always the shy flirt you were and still are." She giggled.

Harry laughed and took a good look at her. "Hermione you look great, I'm so glad you're here. So, did you take the job?"

"How did you know about that?"

"Well I am the one that gave Dumbledore the idea aren't I ?"

"Yes, you're right. Thanks Harry. I thought I was going to go crazy in my tiny apartment in downtown London." Harry laughed.

"Sure thing 'Mione. Come on, let's get you settled in."

Harry and Hermione made their way to her room and put away her things. They caught up on old times and chatted until it was time to go to the Great Hall for dinner.

"Come on Professor Granger, its time for dinner. You'll be sitting by me tonite in the Great Hall." Harry grabbed her arm gently and they walked arms linked to the Great Hall.

"Harry there's something I forgot to ask you, who is the new Potions Professor? I remembered that Snape was killed in the war, and you've never told me who it was. Are they any good?"

"Erm.."

"Harry, who is it?"

"Well, look for yourself."

Harry pointed to the giant table at the front of the Great Hall. There sitting in the Potions chair was none other than Draco Malfoy. The great blonde ferret that lived to make the Golden Trio's life hell.

"MALFOY?" Hermione could hardly believe it.

"Has Dumbledore gone insane?"

"Calm down Hermione, remember Draco did help us spy on the Death Eaters in the end. His parents were killed in the war, and despite it all he still came back here. He really admired Snape and his work here at Hogwarts. He's still an arrogant git, but he's not so bad. Well, once you get past the sneer. "

"I cannot believe I am hearing this from you! Harry, he's our enemy! He's an asshole to put in bluntly. Does he know I am the new Professor?"

"No one does but me and Dumbledore. He's making the announcement tonite."

Hermione reluctantly followed Harry up to the Headmaster's table and sat down. She knew that Malfoy had noticed her when they were making their way up here and ever since then, had not taken his eyes off of her. This was all too weird, and almost too much for Hermione. She felt sick to say the least and didn't quite know what to do. She kept ringing her hands under the table, until she felt Harry take her hand in his. She was greatful for this, and smiled at him.

Dumbledore arrived at the table moments before and was now standing up, and gently cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. Hermione became very self aware when he began his speech about filling the new post of Muggle Studies. Dumbledore went on and on about how Muggles were very important to the Wizarding community and that they should keep their relationship with them very close. And hopefully one day they could learn from one another.

"…None other than our own Hermione Granger!"

Hermoine felt a jab in her side. Harry had motioned for her to stand. The whole hall had erupted in cheers. Hermione reluctantly stood up and grinned slightly. She felt kind of hot and sweaty and assumed it was just nerves. She looked down at Harry who was grinning madly and clapping like crazy. She even stole a look at Malfoy, who was clapping slowly and sneering at her. She quickly tore her gaze from him and sat back down. She was nervous alright, but she didn't think it was because of becoming a new Professor at Hogwarts.

Well I hope you guys liked the first chapter. Coming up in the next chapter we get our first Hermione/Draco encounter. And Hermione finds out about Draco's Daughter! DUN DUN DUN! Haha! Please review and let me know what you think! I will update as soon as I get some reviews. Flames are welcome, but try not to be too harsh, I am still a new author and I hope to make this one better,and less cliché than my last story. Also, if someone would like to make me a banner i would greatly appreciate it! i dont have the program to make one! i think banners makes the story stick out better, and i want to make this a good one! thanks:)