A/N: This is my first ever Draco and Hermione story. So I hope it will turn out okay. Please bear with me.
"As you can see, the N.E.W.T exams are drawing nearer. I expect each of you to achieve an Outstanding," Professor McGonagall said in a firm tone. She eyed her 7th Years closely. "Now pair up with your regular partners and you may start discussing on how to prepare for your N.E.W.T exams." Professor McGonagall finished. She sat down on her long, wooden desk as the 7th years paired up with their partners. Hermione scanned the room for Theodore Nott, her partner. She finally found him in the corner of the classroom, absent-mindedly writing on a piece of parchment.
"Hi Theo." Hermione greeted in a rather kind tone. Even if he was a Slytherin, he was kind to her. She took out her books as she started discussing on how to prepare for the exams. "Have you seen Draco?" Theo asked casually. Hermione was taken aback. No one asked her about Malfoy. She was friends with Harry Potter. So most of the people ask her about Harry, not Malfoy. "No." Hermione tried to sound as friendly as she could while gritting her teeth.
That git. He was the reason Hermione didn't sleep in the Head Girl Dorms. Hermione remembered it as if it didn't happen just last night. "Good night Harry, night Ron." Hermione stood up from her place and started collecting her Arithmancy and Ancient Runes book. "Good night Hermione. See you tomorrow." Harry kissed her cheek and he was off to his dorm. "You'll be back here right? I mean, tomorrow?" Ron asked as his ears started to go red.
"Of course Ron. Do you think I'm having a wonderful time being teased by Malfoy?" Hermione asked, slipping out a small smile. "Oh yeah. Just checking…..well, I'll be off now. Night Mione" Ron too kissed her on the cheek and left to join Harry. Hermione sighed as she reached down to get her book bag. After extinguishing the common room fire, she climbed out of the portrait hole and set off towards the Head Girl Dorm. The night loomed over the long windows when only shadows are of a company to Hermione.
She finally reached the Head Boy and Girl room and muttered the password. As she stepped in, she saw the most horrible sight she ever laid her eyes on. Malfoy making out with a face of a wild chimpanzee. Draco saw her and pushed the chimp on the couch. "What the bloody hell are you doing here Granger? You can't stay away from me for even just a second?" Malfoy bellowed. Pansy looked at her with the evil eye. "This is my dorm too Malfoy! You can't just bring anyone of your girlfriends here! It's off limits!" Hermione shouted as she dropped her book bag. "Oh, so you didn't bring Pot-head and Weasel here yet? What a bloody miracle!" "I follow the rules! Unlike you!" She hit him across the chest as he staggered backward. He looked at her for a few seconds, and moments later he was eye to eye with her. "Don't. Touch. Me. Again. Mudblood." He spat, Hermione ran to her room, unable to think of anything more horrible to say.
"Well, if you see him, tell him I need to speak with him. You two are sharing dormitories, correct?" Theo asked, removing Hermione from her reminiscing. "Sure, I'll tell him." Hermione ignored the last question. "Is he giving you a hard time?" Theo asked quietly. Most of the pairs were already practicing spells, and they were the only ones talking. Professor McGonagall already stood up from her chair to speak with some of the students. "Not really. A little, maybe." Hermione answered ruefully. She didn't want to talk about him. So she changed the subject. "So how's Natalie?" Hermione asked about his girlfriend.
"Hermione please? Help me with this one time then I'll never bother you again with something you think is silly as this!" Ron begged as he trotted after Hermione. They were in the library, and Madame Pince was already giving Ron a glare as when Ron was too busy to see. "Be quiet Ronald! This is the library for Merlin's sake!" Hermione whispered furiously. She was scanning books about subjects in her N.E.W.T exam. "Please Hermione. I need you." Ron whispered as loud as a whisper can go.
"For the last time Ronald Weasley, I am not making a Love Potion for your little crush!" Hermione nearly shouted. She got the book she wanted and she started leaving the library with Ron in her tail. "Please Mione? Not even for me?" Ron pulled the puppy dog face. He knew she was suckers for that. "How about I'll just tell you some things Luna likes? Okay enough?" Hermione sounded exasperated, but Ron didn't even notice it because he was too busy jumping up and down like a silly girl. "Yes! Thank you Hermione! What would I do without you?" Ron hugged her tight, added a goodbye, and went to tell Harry about what happened.
"I honestly don't know Ronald." She whispered to herself. Ron and Harry had Quidditch practice. Their up coming game against Ravenclaw was this coming Saturday. Hermione trudged down a familiar path towards the dungeons where Snape holds his class. As she got there, few were already present but not yet the Slytherin's and Snape. As the last person went in, Snape was already discussing on a potion. "Now you students will have to be doing a Binding Potion. A practice for your N.E.W.T exams. The instructions are in the board," As he said that, the procedure appeared on the black board. "And I will pair you off." Snape randomly started calling random names together. And at long last, came Hermione's name. "Yes, Miss Granger is to be partnered with," He searched the room for an available student. "Ah yes, with Mr. Malfoy" Snape's thin mouth twisted into a malicious grin.
A/N: Rather short. I know. But I think I can make the next chapter longer. 'Tis my first time, mate. When is the next update is unknown. But there will be an update. That is all.
-Ella