Prologue

Author's Note: I know that Draco and Hermione never had a chance of being together in the books (or the movies), but there's just something between them that I've always liked. Just wishful thinking, I guess.. :)

Disclaimer: How I wish I could have come up with the idea of writing Harry Potter. But no, the honor goes to the wonderful JK Rowling...


"Mum, can we buy this one? It's got a chapter about this boy my age who defeated You-Know-Who. Please, please, mum?" A girl with bushy hair said to her mother, who was busy looking at schoolbooks. Draco smirked as he approached her. "That one's boring and somewhat inaccurate. You should try that one instead." He told her and pointed out to a red leather-bound book. The little girl blushed. "Gee, thanks. I'm Hermione Granger, by the way. Are you going to Hogwarts, as well? I sure am glad I received the letter. My parents are proud of having a witch in the family."

Uh-oh. This one's a muggle. Better stop talking to her. Or else I'd be hearing dad's lectures for hours once he finds out. "Er, I better go." He said to her.

"Wait! What's wrong? Was it something that I said? Are we supposed to keep Hogwarts a secret or something?" Hermione Granger asked him. He looked back and shook his head. "No. I just can't talk to you." The girl looked hurt. "Why? You were the one who approached me. I don't even know your name..."

He smirked and took a step towards her. "Malfoy. It's Draco Malfoy. And I can't talk to you because you see, Granger... You're a mudblood."


Author's note: I kinda wondered how Hermione found out what the definition of mudblood was. I knew she read it somewhere. But as to how and why, I had no idea. So I decided to write about it.