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Summary: Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy,, fellow Professors at Hogwarts. A murder, and passion between enemies.

Hermione Granger. Transfiguration Professor at Hogwarts. A post she had taken over at 21 years of age, making her the youngest professor Hogwarts had ever had. She had been in post for just over two years and they had been hectic ones. She loved her work so much, loved Hogwarts, the pupils and all the staff, and they loved her. So all was peaceful for Hermione. It was a shame about Ron, but they were much too different and she knew in her heart that it would have never worked, but they gave it a good shot. She still saw both her friends a great deal. Ron was a surprise, Hermione thought that Quidditch was the be all and end all with Ron but, along with Harry, they were now Aurors. Harry was happy with Ginny and Ron happy to play the field. All was well with the world. Until this morning.

"Miss Granger, a word please", said Minerva. "of course Professor", said Hermione as she was leaving the hall at breakfast.

"Well Hermione, I have some news. We have found ourselves a new Potions Master", Minerva looked strangely at Hermione and laughed nervously, which was odd in itself. "I'm sure that you especially will be relieved, taking those extra classes have been crippling for you". "Well of course I'm pleased Minerva, but I never minded" said Hermione. "Is it anyone I know?". "As a matter of fact, yes, you do know him". Minerva smiled at Hermione "It's, well It's Malfoy, Draco Malfoy". Hermione stared and said absolutely nothing, greatly resembling a goldfish. "Well, it was nice talking to you Hermione, see you at lunch", and with that she left Hermione in the passageway as fast as a blast ended skrewet!