Hermione was walking along after coming from the library when she saw HIM; the very bane of her existence. He always thought he was so cool and smooth when she saw him for what he really was; a scared little boy who knew no other way to get attention. Yes and that was the reason Draco Malfoy picked on her the most out of the Gryffindor Dream Team. He knew she had figured him out and did not want her to reveal the truth to anyone else.

She very briefly thought about taking the longer way to the Head Common Room, going through the Griffindor dorms but figured he would notice her anyway. Hermione walked right past him and through the portrait. Once in she could hear him talking about her to his posse. She just ignored him and walked into her room to continue her studying. She had to finish her Potions essay so she could start on her other classes.

She could hear Malfoy come in a few minutes later and resume his discussion about her but she just tuned him out and finished what she was working on.

About an hour later she could no longer ignore the feeling in her stomach; she had to have some food. Before she reached her destination, however, she ran into Malfoy.

"Well Granger, fancy meeting you here. Breaking your perfect record by sneaking down to the kitchens?" Malfoy asked her sarcastically.

Hermione just rolled her eyes at him and continued on to her destination. She could feel Malfoy behind her and knew he wasn't going to go away so she simple ignored him. The closer they got to the kitchens Hermione started to feel strange. Suddenly a huge portal opened in front of them and before either could do a thing they were sucked into a spiraling vortex of light. Both saw a beautiful glowing woman as everything sank into darkness.