The Serpent and the Phoenix- Chapter 1
"It can't be. It just can't!" muttered Draco to himself as he began his ascent to the seventh floor of the north tower, more commonly known as the divination classroom. It was his first day back at Hogwarts, but he was already wishing that it was his last.
Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead as continued to climb the staircase. The reason for his discomfort? A girl. But not just any girl. She was a mudblood. An enemy of his family. Any feelings other than hatred towards this witch and he was certain he would be disinherited by his family. As much as Draco despised Professor Trelawney, he realised that on this matter, she might be his only hope.
Reaching the top of the tower, Draco paused to catch his breath and then pushed open the heavy oak door and scanned his surroundings. Seated on a velvet poof with her back to him was the divination teacher. Without turning around she cackled and said in low musical voice: "Good Evening Mr Malfoy, I wondered when I might be seeing you." Draco stared at the woman in shock. How could she possibly know it was him? Without waiting for a reply Professor Trelawney continued, "I assume your visit is due to the feelings you have been having towards a certain young witch and not to ask me about my summer?" Draco tried his hardest not to recoil at his teacher's words. He loathed all of his teacher's, except perhaps Professor Snape, and the thought of visiting one, let alone the weirdest of the all, made him feel sick. Draco again said nothing.
"Draco, my dear child, you are in love. That is the only explanation."
"But that's impossible! She's a mudblood and I'm a pureblood! It would never work out." Draco interrupted. Professor Trelawney sighed in response.
"My dear, sometimes the most impossible explanations are the only probable ones." With Draco's worst fears confirmed he rushed from the room and ran till he managed to reach the comfort of the Slytherin common room. Everyone else was at the feast. He was alone. He closed his eyes and allowed the face of the muggleborn witch, Hermione Granger to fill his head. Whatever would his father say?"