Disclaimer: I own three of these characters and the plot. The rest is of JK Rowling's great genius.
Draco sighed as he sat down in a compartment on the train happy that he'd found the only empty one. He thought about the events that had happened in the last year. His parents killed, Voldemort defeated in a huge battle that had happened at the end of the year, all of his 'friends' moved away after their parents where taken to Azkaban, to live with other relatives who though evil as well where not involved in the battle itself, and finish school elsewhere. The uncle that Draco was sent to however, had insisted that he finish school at Hogwarts, and now he was 18 and very unsure of himself.
He fished around in his trunk and pulled out a muggle book, The Red Dragon, and flipped it open. As crazy as his uncle was, the liking for muggle books was not misplaced. Draco had quite a collection in his trunk, knowing he would be bored quite often. Luckily he was going to have his own room, being head boy and all, and being the only returning Slytherin (the rest where aloud to go to Durmstrang or other schools) he had to take his classes with the Gryffindors.
Finding that he couldn't concentrate on reading and had to think about what life would be Draco tossed the book back into his trunk, and at that moment the compartment door slide open. Harry Potter stood there, his lanky form no longer lanky. Harry was now tall, muscular and he'd gotten some way cooler glasses.
"Can I help you Potter?" Draco didn't bother with his usual attitude of superiority. He'd just gotten sick of it.
"Are you ok Malfoy?" Harry was shocked that Draco hadn't insulted him again or something, maybe Hermione was right, maybe he had changed.
"I'm just peachy" Draco rubbed his forehead and pushed passed Harry given that he had Head Boy duties to attend to. What is Potter trying to do anyway? Its not like I need him, I'm just fine with out his help. Draco had survived though 18 years of what his father could do to him and now he was past all that, why should he need anyone.
"Draco!" the pleasant voice pulled him away from his less then pleasant thoughts. "I'm glad I caught up to you. Here hold these." Hermione dropped a stack load of brown manila envelopes in to his arms. After Draco had gotten his Head Boy letter he'd written a very long letter to Hermione telling her everything and asking for forgiveness. And he'd gotten it along with a new and better friend then he'd ever had. She began digging in the messenger bag that she had over her shoulder. "Now I've made a list of all the things we'll need to go over with the prefects and I've written the rules and all the information they need to know down and it's all in those envelopes. It should be a rather short meeting, and then you can come meet the new 7th years."
"What new 7th years?" Draco asked curious because new students didn't usually come in their 7th year of schooling.
Hermione smiled at him, "Well their the twin daughters of the new DADA teacher, a Samuel Black. His daughters are Sophie and Loshea Black. Their from America and seem very nice. Both are very pretty but look nothing alike. Its very cool."
Draco suddenly stopped, raising an eyebrow, "You sound like an add, are you trying to set me up Hermione?"
She sighed, "Ugg, Harry fell for it some much better then you. I think it's a good idea then we'll all be happy, and can hang together."
"Um you forgot one little tiny detail Herm. They don't like me that much."
"Don't worry so much, they'll love you once you open up a little and you all get to know one another."
"Hey are you still going out with Weasley, why'd see in him anyway?"
"He's a great guy Draco, a really gentleman, but my relationship with Ron is not the point here."
"Well what is the point?"
"The point is..is..is that we're here and have a meeting to conduct" Hermione nodded curtly and opened the compartment door. Draco laughed inwardly and shook his head at her. He pinned the head boy badge on the bottom of his System of a Down t-shirt. Hermione was already wearing her's, pinned onto her pale purple business suit, a jacket and skirt. Draco was glad that 7th years didn't have to wear robes and could wear muggle clothing. Draco had gained quite a fondness for muggle things living with his uncle.
"Afternoon everyone," Hermione began, handing out the envelopes to each prefect in turn, "in these envelopes are a list of activities, duties, roles, and other information you will be needing. I've been given permission to plan, set up, and hold a Christmas ball given the Yule Ball only comes with the Triwizard Tournament. I will of course be expecting you all to help plan and set up." Hermione smiled reassuringly at them, " I think that's it. I hope you have a good year. And see you next week at our first official meeting."
She smiled once more, then turned and walked out, Draco following behind her.
"So are you going to come meet them?" Hermione asked looking at Draco hopefully.
"Why not, its not like I have anything better to do."
"Great!" Hermione said and opened the compartment door. A warm scene opened before Draco's eyes. Ron was sitting in a double seat by the window a book in his hands, the book was incredibly thick, obviously Hermione's. Ginny was reading a novel, sitting on the train floor. Neville was behind her, reading over her shoulder. And Harry, Harry was talking to two of the most beautiful girls Draco had ever seen. One was wearing a pair of blood red shorts that matched her wavy hair, and a tank top that had been tie- died blue, to match her dark blue eyes. She looked like a model, long legs made longer by platform sandals, thin and absolutely stunning, any imperfections on her face had been covered with carefully applied make-up. The other, well Draco fell for her instantly and he fell hard. Compared to her twin she was subtle in showing off her looks. Her jet-black hair was tied back in a long braid, but a few strands fell in to her discolored eyes. One was deep brown, the color of rain covered bark, and the other was green, like deep rainforest leaves. She was built almost exactly like her sister but she was taller with less curves then Sophie (the red head). She wore pale pink pants made of some cottony material, a white tank top and combat boots. Draco could see many freckles on her arms and face and a mole on the left side of her neck, but these just added to her looks.
Hermione poked Draco in the side. "What?" he whispered.
"You're staring." She whispered right back, " come on lets see how they react to you."
At that moment Ron looked up, a smile crossed his face when he saw Hermione but was quickly replaced with a frown when his gaze fell on Draco.
"What are you doing here Malfoy?" Ron growled standing up, ready to toss Draco off the train if he had to. Ron had finally stopped growing, and thanks to Fred and George he had allsorts of descent stuff. But he did look mostly the same, tall and gangly. Everyone looked up at Ron's words. Both Harry and Neville stood up, Neville looking taller and stronger then Draco had remembered, Ginny's eyes widened, as did the twins, and Hermione sucked in a breath.
"Um.." Draco racked his brain for something to say, and finally decided to just apologize for what he did the last 6 years and ask to be their friend. Which is what he did. Ginny looked shocked and then pleased. Neville shrugged not really caring anymore. Harry smiled, and nodded. But Ron still didn't trust him but nodded for Hermione's sake.
"Great." Said Hermione. " Draco I want you to meet Sophie and Loshea. Sophie's the red head and Loshea's got the black hair. Now go talk."
Draco went over and introduced him self while Hermione went to talk to Ron. They talked the rest of the way there. When Draco got off the Train and saw the castle he finally felt like this would be a better year then he'd ever expected.
"Hey Draco come on!" Neville yelled motioning him over to a carriage. "We're in this one this with Harry and Ginny, the twins are crossing the lake and Ron and Hermione want some 'private time'."
Draco smiled and climbed in the carriage feeling like he had friends for the first time in his life.
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