Love Is In the Air

Chapter One: Welcome Back

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or the characters I just wanted to try my luck with writing stories. Normally poems are my thing.

Hermione had strived for this her whole entire time at Hogwarts, she had finally become Head Girl. She just wanted to know who would be joining her. She hoped that it would be someone she got along with. She would hate for it to be Draco. He had caused her nothing but trouble while she was at Hogwarts. When Hermione first got on the train she wanted only to find out who was Head Boy. Then she saw Ron and Harry, each looked stunned. As if they heard something, they could not or would not believe.

"Hello, Mione. Guess what?" Asked Ron

"Hello, Ron. Draco got Head Boy." Hermione joked

When they both looked at her with utter shock, she knew that her worst nightmare had come true. She almost slumped to the floor of the train when she realized it. Then she saw Draco and her heart almost stopped, it was true. He had the Head Boy robe on. How was she going to survive the next year?

"Granger, hello… anyone home? Asked Draco tapping her head

"Huh, oh hello Draco, sorry I was thinking." Replied Hermione

"Granger, I just wanted to say good luck."

"Good luck to you to Malfoy."

Nothing made sense, how could this have happened? Draco was always too busy making the rounds, not studying. Maybe he had people cheat for him or maybe he paid people to do his work. The train ride always seemed so long, but this time it seemed to only last a minute. She felt so bad for ignoring her friends but she had to think about her "problem". As everyone walked into the Great Hall and took their seats, Dumbledore called for attention.

"Welcome returning students and a special welcome to the first years joining us here at Hogwarts. Congratulations to the Head Boy, Draco Malfoy", as Dumbledore spoke, his name both boos and cheers erupted from the students, "and Head Girl, Hermione Granger", only cheers could be heard throughout the Great Hall. "First, we will commence with the Sorting Hat Ceremony and then we will have dinner. After that everyone is to go to there proper houses and get some rest, except for the Head Boy and Girl. Have a great meal" Stated Dumbledore

Hermione tried to be happy but she could not get happy. It seemed like everything was closing in on her and there was no escaping. She was worried about the meeting with Dumbledore and having to share Head duties with Draco. As much as she tried to get Draco out of her thoughts, she could not do it.

"Hermione, hello…Hermione…" Stated Ginny

"Huh, what, sorry I am just a little occupied." Replied Hermione

"Yeah, I noticed. Want to talk about it?"

"I just do not understand how Draco got to be Head Boy. I do not know why Dumbledore wants to speak to us. I wanted a happy year but got the one from hell."

"Whoa! Maybe you should just try to relax a little. Things will come out later."

"I guess you are right. I guess I need to relax a little bit."

Maybe Ginny is right. Maybe I am being too controlling. Maybe I cannot control everything, thought Hermione.

When Hermione looked up again she saw that Dumbledore was talking, she had not been even realized that he was talking.

"…Now I would like the Head Boy and Girl to rise and go to my chambers." Stated Dumbledore

As Hermione rose, she was scared to death. As she walked to Dumbledore's chambers, she could not think of what was in store. When she reached the door, Draco was already there.

"Granger, what did you do now?"

"Me! I did not do anything! What did you do?"

"Hello Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy, please come inside", greeted Dumbledore, "I bet that you are wondering why you are here. Well, I have decided to take house unity to the next level with implementing a few changes. As Head Boy and Girl, you are expected to get along outside of your room. However, I want you to get along inside your room as well. That is why with every fight that you have you will lose of privilege. As of right now you, have two desks, and bedrooms. The bathroom is shared but has two of everything in it. The first thing to go is the desk, then the bathroom, and then one bedroom. Please do try to get along. Any questions?"

"Will anything be returned to us?" Asked Hermione

"No."

"Any other questions?"

"No" they replied in unison

"Please do try to have a good night. You may go." Stated Dumbledore