Change Is Good-1
Hermione POV
"See you in the Great Hall!" I called to my best friends Harry, Ron, and Ginny. The war was over and a few students were returning for an "8th" year to make up for missing their 7th year. I ran down the train to the nearest bathroom with my trunk behind me.
"Hey! Watch where you're going Granger!" Malfoy smirked down at me.
"Move it, I need to change into my robes." I told the Slytherin clad seeker. He winked and walked by purposely bumping my shoulder.
I quickly change into my Gryffindor robes and head to the prefects carriage to meet McGonagal.
"Hello Headmaster McGonagal." I say as I enter the carriage.
"Hello Ms. Granger. Have you seen our head boy? He's supposed to be here already."
"You never told me who the head boy is. You said it was a surprise." I remind her.
"Oh, yes! You're fellow head is Mr. Malfoy." McGonagal smiles pleasantly.
"Why?" I can't imagine why they would let a past death eater be head boy.
"Because Mr. Malfoy was a unique situation, he was forced and manipulated to be a death eater. And Dumbledore believed he was good and kind hearted. Narcissa has changer her views on lifeblood status and Lucius is in Azkaban. You should give him a chance." as she finished explaining Malfoy walked in. Ugh! This year has gone downhill quickly...
"Ah...head girl Granger, no surprise there." he said smoothly.
"When we get to Hogwarts I will show you to the new head dorms. This year we will be strongly promoting Inter-house Unity! With the help of the prefects you will plan at least 3 inter-house social events. You may set up patrols as you wish. Your pre-selected prefects will be here shortly for their briefing. When we get to Hogwarts please meet me by the gargoyle outside my office." SHARE A DORM WITH MALFOY?! Is she crazy? I have to live in the same space as that prat!
"Yes Professor." Malfoy and I said simultaneously.
"Very well."
"So Granger...I see you've finally hit puberty." Malfoy said nonchalantly. It was true my chest had filled out in the last year and my hair had finally tamed a little bit.
"Is that supposed to be a compliment, ferret?"
"I guess? Look, we have to share a dorm this year and I don't want to fight. Let's just agree to put past prejudices behind us. I've changed. I understand my views were wrong and I apologize for the things I've called you. I would like to at least be civil this year." Malfoy said.
"Deal. I also apologize for punching you, and calling you a ferret. My retaliation was uncalled for."
"Okay good." He was silent for a second before breaking out into a grin and saying "Hello. My name is Draco Malfoy, and you are?"
"Hermione Granger." I smiled.
"Pleasure to meet you Hermione." he said as he shook my hand.
"And you as well Draco." It was silent for a moment before we started laughing.
A minute later the prefects come trickling in and Draco and I explain their duties to them then release them to corral 1st years.