Hey there! This is a Draco/Hermione Fanfic, or the Dramione fanfic. I hope you will read this, and I'm looking forward to your reviews.
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Opposites attract
Chapter 1: The Library Encounter
"Madame Pince, Can I borrow these books for two days?"
"Yes, But be sure to sign the borrowing cards."
"Yes Ma'am"
Hermione Granger, being Hogwarts' most responsible and studious student, visits the library whenever an unclear idea strikes her mind. Harry and Ron were having quidditch practices, that's why she would research in her own. She picked up the books that she wanted to borrow and headed off for their usual place in the library. They preferably chose the back tables which were covered by a cupboard to avoid prying eyes, and eavesdropping even though they do that a lot! Hermione, was near the cupboard now but she was stunned and surprised of what she saw. The blond-haired Slytherin prat was sitting beside her chair. Draco Malfoy.
What is he doing here? Does he even go to the library? And for heaven's sake, why is he there seated beside my chair?
She decided to transfer at the other end of the room, but suddenly remembered her bag which was on her previous chair. She didn't want to go back for the bag but she really needs it.
Should I go back for it?
Yes. No. Yes. No.. Yes..
After several moments of self debate, she decided to retrieve her bag for the main reason which concerns her notes, parchments, and her quills which she hardly need for her research. Second, she has to get her bag before another Slytherin turns up and joins force with Malfoy. Third, Quidditch practice ends at 11:30, and it was already 11:25 so there is no reason to stay in the library. Last, she was not forbidden to bring the library books in the dormitory and it would be much comfortable if she would do her research there. She hurriedly went back into the back tables and saw why Draco Malfoy was there. Hermione was right after all. The library contains all answers to your questions. Draco was there flirting with the Slytherin head girl, Pansy Parkinson. She attempted not to look at the two while getting the bag beside Malfoy, but she had interrupted the couple. Malfoy began calling her the mudblood as usual.
"What is your bag doing beside my chair, mudblood?Oh I see, it's begging for freedom. Come on, let it go for a while." said Draco while twirling and playing with a quill.
"I was here first, Malfoy. And besides, this is a library, not a dating area." answered Hermione in a matter of fact tone.
"Why? Are you jealous Granger? Why didn't you bring your blood traitor boyfriend. Since you are together, let's call it the mudblood traitor. Creative isn't it?" This time, Pansy laughed.
"Shut up Malfoy. Well at least, we aren't the junior death eaters." answered Hermione coldly
Before Malfoy could react, Madame Pince heard the noise and was walking towards them. Hermione was not sure if the librarian heard her muttering about death eaters. Because if she did hear Hermione, she would be sent to Mcgongall right after this.
"OUT!" she ordered, pointing at the door. "How many times do I have to tell you, this is a library!"
Good. She did not hear a single thing.
Hermione gave him her final icy stare, and staggered into the other table, to get her books. She was carrying a lot, but managed to convey the heavy books with her wand. Five books soared into the air, following Hermione's lead.
"Mudblood" whispered Draco angrily when he passed Hermione on the way out of the Library. As a response, she bewitched the heaviest book on her pile, causing it to knock off Draco's head.
"Ouch!" he cried and turned around to see Hermione, arms crossed and was laughing. "You'll pay for this Granger, come on Pansy!" . Without waiting for a reply, he and Parkinson stormed into the corridors, leaving Hermione behind.
"Call me a mudblood again, or I'll turn you and your girlfriend into ferrets!" yelled Hermione
She turned into the opposite direction, and strolled to reach the Great Hall. Perhaps, Harry and Ron are already there, she thought. She walked a little faster, causing her to bump someone on the way. Luckily, it was just Harry.
"Harry! Sorry."
"It's okay. Hey, what are you doing here?" he asked
"You're cheating Harry!" Ron called from a distance. He caught up with them, and asked the same question to Hermione.
"I'm going to the Great Hall. We're supposed to meet there, right?" answered Hermione. But still, Harry and Ron's faces were filled with confusion.
"But, this corridor leads to the gardens. Are you alright?" said Harry
"Blimey Hermione, Are you really okay?" added Ron
Hermione suddenly realized that she has been walking in the wrong direction, distracted by Malfoy's existence.
"Oh Rubbish! Come on!" said Hermione, pulling the two in the right direction
"What's bothering you Hermione?" asked Ron as they were taking there seats in the Gryffindor table.
"Nothing...I'm just...exhausted" said Hermione, her eyes locked on her plate
"Why don't you eat?" said Harry
"I'm alright. And actually, I'm starving.."
"Come on Hermione. I know something is bothering you. Tell us." said Ron
"It's nothing..I told you, I'm just exhausted"
Ron turned to Harry, but he just shrugged
"It's...Malfoy..Don't look at him!" said Hermione, finally. Ron and Harry's eyes turned to her.
"What did he do to you?!" asked Ron, dropping his spoon and fork.
"I'll tell you later..."
"Well, if you insist. And, Hermione, if he'd done something terribly wrong to you, that would be the perfect reason to turn him into a ferret again. I've been waiting for ages!"
"Why don't we try transforming him into another animal. How about a rat? Crookshanks can get him. And look, that makes him and Pettigrew equal!" added Harry. They all laughed, even Hermione.
"What did I just hear? Turn Malfoy into a rat? Leave that to us." said Fred and George in chorus who just turned up in the Great Hall
"Hang on, why would it be Pettigrew?" asked Fred
They all turned white upon Fred's question. But Harry repaired the damage.
"Oh. It's because,-- for me, he looks like a rat." said Harry
"Oh yeah. He definitely looks one.." agreed Ron.
"Why are you here, anyway?" asked Hermione
"Mcgonagall called us regarding out N.E.W.T.s results. And we're here to join the feast." said George
"Well. Eat then."
The conversation dealt with Malfoy for minutes, which made Hermione silent. She turned her direction into the Slytherin table, and caught a glimpse of Malfoy, who was surprisingly staring at her.. Their eyes met for a split second, but Hermione turned into another direction. She thought of Malfoy, and his eyes. There was a difference on how he looked at her. Before the so called "library encounter", Malfoy had been gazing at Hermione, but of course, she does not know. Hermione noticed that his eyes had been looking at her differently. He was staring at her with a loving expression in his eyes, which bothered Hermione for the whole lunch period. And to top it all, she felt she was attracted to him....
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