Hermione ran screaming into the wall, emerging onto Platform 9 ¾. She didn't care about the Muggles watching her, or even about her parents that she left behind in King's Cross. All she knew was that she had to find Harry, Ron and Ginny. Instead she ran smack into Draco Malfoy.
"Watch it, Mudblood" Draco sneered.
"Oh, come on, ferret boy. Scared that I'm going to rub off on you?" Hermione sneered right back. Malfoy just glared and paraded away with Crabbe and Goyle on either side.
Hermione glowed in victory. She had gained some confidence over the summer, and it suited her. "7th year is going to be awesome!" She thought. She glanced to her right and saw Harry. She turned and realized he was standing with the Weasleys.
"Harry! Ron!" She screamed as she ran towards them. Mrs. Weasley opened her arms and gathered her into them. Suddenly, the train blew its whistle and everyone hurried to the train. The group of four split up to find an empty compartment.
"ESKIMOS!" Ginny screamed. That was their secret code. It confused everyone, allowing the four of them to weave their way through the hoards of people.
"Why do they follow me everywhere?" Thought Draco. For once he'd like to be alone. Well, not alone, more like alone with a special someone. He collapsed into a seat, and was shoving his bags into the overhead shelf when a piece of paper fluttered to the ground. He opened it up and began to read.
Dear Mr. Malfoy,
It is my pleasure to inform you that you will commence the new year at Hogwarts as Head Boy. You will share a common room with the Head Girl, as well as a bathroom. Your duties will be outlined when you arrive at the school.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
He wasn't at all surprised when the letter came in the mail. Neither was his father. Draco thought that his father might have had something to do with his appointment to the position. He didn't care, however because the benefits to having his own private dorm was too immense to imagine.
The train screeched to a halt, causing Hermione and Ginny to fall out of their seats onto the floor. Normally, Ron and Harry would have laughed their pants off, however today they were too nervous about getting dates to the upcoming ball. Both knew who they wanted to ask, but they were too nervous to act on their wishes. Everyone filed out of the compartment, eager to see everyone. They loaded into the carriages and were alone with their private thoughts.
"I wonder who the Head Boy is?" wondered the Head Girl, Hermione.
"Who are those twins?" thought Ron, grinning.
"Would Ron kill me if I asked her to the ball?" Harry pondered
"I need a dress!" thought Ginny helplessly.
They all walked slowly into the Great Hall, trying to see all their friends from the previous years. Ron spotted those twins, and whispered to Harry, "Who are they?" Harry shrugged and noticed the glint in Ron's eye.
"True love." Harry said with a snicker. Hermione slapped him and erupted into fits of giggles as she sat down beside him at the table.
"Ahem." Professor Dumbledore started after the sorting ceremony was finished. "I am pleased to see this Hall full again! I welcome you all to the new year at Hogwarts. This year, Head Girl will be Hermione Granger and the Head Boy will be Draco Malfoy. Will you two please see me after the feast?"
Hermione gasped and put her head onto the table. She couldn't believe she would have to share a common room with that vermin. She opened her mouth to comment to Ginny but Professor Dumbledore began to speak again.
"Onto other matters, there will be a Beginning Ball on September 27th for all students to attend. A student band will be supplying the music. Auditions to be this band will take place this Tuesday after lessons. Now I think I have babbled on enough. Tuck in!" With the final two words, magnificent food items appeared on the table and everyone began to eat.
"I can't believe Malfoy got Head Boy!" exclaimed Harry as soon as Dumbledore was finished. Hermione didn't answer. She was too busy stuffing her face with food. She was eager to see her new common room. She finished in record time and was speed walking up to the teachers' table when she saw Malfoy doing the same.
"Well, I see you two are very anxious to see your room." Said Dumbledore.
"Yes, Professor" replied Hermione and Draco in unison. They glared at each other and followed Professor up a hidden staircase.
"No other students will be allowed into this common room. If they need to get you, they may send you an owl." Dumbledore said, even though that was customary. They paused at a statue of a snake and a lion intertwined.
"Together Forever" said Dumbledore, and the statue parted, allowing the pair to enter. There were simultaneous gasps emitted from the students as they saw the vastness of the room.