Full Summary: Draco and Hermione have been made Head Boy and Girl. They must work to put together the first ever Hogwarts Idol. Feelings are developed as the 'show' progresses and their songs show their true emotions and hidden secrets. Who will win the grand prize, or will they even care about the prize when it comes time?

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Chapter 1: Tragedy at the Granger Household

A steady tapping against glass first brought Hermione out of a restless sleep. The brunette rolled over to see what was causing the interruption. There she saw the unmistakable feathers of the Hogwarts tawny owls. Sleep forgotten, she jumped out of bed only to collapse backwards onto the mattress when a sudden pain shot up her spine.

She had forgotten about the bruises from the night before. Her stepfather had come home especially angry. The team that he had put money on had lost again last night. He was deeply in dept with his bookie and they had come for payment. Hermione had the misfortune of opening the door when they came by last night. The two massive thugs had thrown her against the wall and kicked her until she told them where Richard was. She tried telling them that he wasn't home and she didn't know where he had gone. They landed a few more kicks before they left her in a head on the hardwood.

When her mother and stepfather came home later and saw her still laying there, they had little to say. Her mother had long been distraught over the death of Hermione's father the year before in a car accident. She was swept away by Richard's charm not long after. It wasn't that Richard was a terrible person but he did have a gambling addiction despite the fact that he was a terrible gambler. A few months ago the bookies had started sending people to their house in order to 'get the message across.'

Hermione and her mother didn't have the money to pay off his debts and Richard had been laid off recently. Hermione just wanted it all to stop. She was excited about getting her letter from Hogwarts but was reluctant to leave her mother at home. She had yet to tell Harry or Ron about what had been going on all summer but she was beginning to think that she needed to.

Hermione opened the window to allow the bird to fly in and drop the letter on her pillow. She grabbed an owl treat from her beside and within moments the owl was once again in flight. He carefully opened the letter so as to not tear the envelope. The envelope contained two letters and there was a small package next to it. The first letter contained the usual greeting and her supply list for the year. The next letter was the one she had been hoping for all summer. Her eyes greedily scanned the parchment until she found the words she wanted to see. She had made Head Girl. A large smile graced her face as she opened the package containing the badge. Things were finally looking up for Hermione… or so she thought.

There was a large sound made from downstairs and she instantly recognized the sound of glass being broken. Hermione jumped up and headed towards her door to investigate. When she reached the landing to the stairwell her mother's screams broke out and a gun was fired. Two more shots rang out and there was a shuffling coming closer to the stairs. Hermione ran towards her room and locked the door behind her. Fist banged against the wood as the gunmen tried to get into the room. Hermione riffled through her trunk trying to get her hands onto her wand. As the door broke open she found thin wood she had been looking for. She thought of the first place she could think of.

Hermione apparated to the hill just near the shrieking shack. She did not know what made her choose this destination but it wasn't important. She immediately sunk to her knees and sobbed. She knew that her mother and Richard were killed. She didn't have to see the bodies to know what had happened. Her body wracked with tears and her own misery sounded in her ears. She was far too upset to hear her name being called.

"Granger? Granger can you hear me? What the bloody hell is going on?" The young boy approached the hysteric girl timidly. He reached out to shake her shoulder and get her attention. As soon as his hand made contact though the mess of brown hair had launched herself into his arms. He awkwardly comforted the distraught Granger for what seemed to him like hours.

Eventually the shaking settled and she became aware of her surroundings. Hermione hesitantly looked into the grey eyes of her savior and jumped backwards immediately regretting it as pain overtook her once more.

Noticing her grimace Draco asked, "Granger, what happened to you?"

Her eyes raised to his and she whispered back "They killed them."

She looked again to the ground blankly. He seemed shocked at first then felt the need to do something. He pulled her off the ground and dragged her back towards town. He knew that he was getting looks from the other patrons on the street but he needed to get to the Leaky cauldron. From there he flooed them both to Dumbledore's office. As soon as they entered he dropped her hand immediately missing the warmth.

"Ah, Mr. Malfoy to what do I owe this visit?"

"Uh I found Granger by the shrieking shake… she was really upset and said someone died. I thought best to bring her here…" He wasn't sure why he had come to Dumbledore and now he was beginning to doubt his plan.

"Oh dear." He immediately turns to one of the portraits on the wall. "Go to headquarters. Tell Arthur Weasley that there has been a tragedy at the Granger household and to report there immediately. Have him come here when he is finished." He turned to Draco to address him. "Mr. Malfoy, thank-you for all your help, you may return home now."

"Professor what is going on? What's happened to Granger?"

"I think it best that this be kept quite for Ms. Granger's sake don't you agree. If she wishes she will tell you in due time." Draco knew he had been dismissed, with a slight nod and disappeared through the fireplace.

The figure in the portrait returned and whispered something in Dumbledore's ear before disappearing once again. Dumbledore turned and motion Hermione to a chair in front of his desk. Once she was seated he began.

"Mrs. Granger I have just been informed that your mother and Richard are both in critical condition at St. Mungo's. As of right now they don't know if either of them will wake-up." Silent tears once again streaked down Hermione's face. "Would you like to return home or simply stay in your head dorm until the rest of the students return tomorrow?"

"I think it would be best if I stay here. I don't know if I can go back there right now."

"I will send someone to collect your things. The entrance to your new dorm is on the fourth floor in the east wing behind the portrait of the children at the piano. Your password will be grazioso."

"Thank-you for everything professor," and with that Hermione left Dumbledore's office. She did not head straight to her room but decided to stop at the owlery. She knew she needed to let Ron and Harry know that she wouldn't be on the train in the morning. Hermione also felt the need to thank Draco for bringing her to Dumbledore.

Hermione sent a quick note to the burrow addressed to both Ron and Harry since he had stayed there for the summer. In the note she explained briefly everything that had happened earlier in the day and the events that led up to it. Her letter to Draco seemed much more difficult to write.

Malfoy,

Thank-you for bringing me to Dumbledore's office today. I am very grateful for your assistance.

Hermione

She wasn't happy with the letter but exhaustion was starting to catch up with her and she thought it best to find her dormitory before it got dark. The portrait wasn't difficult to find and Hermione barely took in her surroundings before settling into her bed for sleep.


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Actual American Idol aspect of the story won't show up until chapters 4 or 5 so be patient!