Hermione yawned and slapped her hand down over the annoying muggle invention to wake her up every morning. She got out of her bed and stretched, forgetting for a moment where she was. Ahh, that's right, the Burrow. She smiled as she heard the sounds of Ginny's light snoring next to her. Merlin, how she grew. Already in her fifth year and charming the boys in her beauty, Harry could never take his eyes off her. Hermione chuckled to herself at this thought, in envy to her best friend. She made her way down the narrow hall and into the tight fitting bathroom. She looked in the mirror and at first gasped, as she did not recognize herself. She had shorter hair, still somewhat straightened from the night before. She smiled to herself and blushed as if embarrassed though no one was around. Ginny had convinced her of a small makeover, though Hermione herself tried to convince her that it was not a small change at all. It was a cuter cut definitely, but it wasn't her. Ginny admired it, so she guessed it was worth it, maybe she could get used to it.
She got a quick shower and debated on which new outfit she should wear that day. Ginny's taste in clothes was excellent, but would any of this stuff look right on her? She had told Ginny many things were too much for her to pull of, but Ginny insisted. Hermione finally picked out a slim fitting beater with some denim shorts that had a sort of worn look given to them. She looked at herself in the mirror, stunned on how different she looked. As she gazed at herself in the mirror she saw not only the girl with the best grade in her school, but finally an attractive girl who dressed to show off her curves. She smiled at herself and decided to go wake Ginny up. She quietly crept past the boys' bedroom, both of which have yet to see her transformation. She walked into her and Ginny's shared room and smiled at the redhead getting up from her sleep.

"Well, good morning sleepyhead", Hermione said laughing at her friends messy hair. "Merlin, did I look that bad when I got up?" she asked teasingly at Ginny who threw a pillow at her. Hermione dodged the pillow and went downstairs to find Mrs. Weasley already cooking a large breakfast. Mrs. Weasley glanced up at Hermione, at first taking no notice of her difference, then her head snapped up, her eyes wide and her mouth shaped in a big O. Hermione felt her cheeks flush.
"Good morning",he said, trying to sound casual and not succeeding to do so.

"By Merlin'sbeard! Hermione, you look beautiful!" Mrs. Weasley said smiling at her. She dropped the pan she was cooking in and quickly walked over to Hermione. She walked in a circle around her, her smile growing bigger with each step. Hermione hadn't expected such a reaction from Mrs. Weasley and couldn't wait until the boys saw her. After Mrs. Weasley finally calmed down, Hermione offered to help cooking which Mrs. Weasley, of course, declined.
"No, no, you've got to enjoy the little vacation you've got left. Oh, by the way, an owl came for you this morning. Quite a lovely little thing it was, all out of breath and what not," Mrs. Weasley then gave Hermione a sly smile. Hermione looked at her questioningly.

"What?!" she finally asked. Mrs. Weasley just shrugged and said, "I don't know, just thinking. Don't you think it's a bit odd for you to receive a letter but not anyone else. So, Merlin knows it's not your supplies letter.Whatever else could it be?" she said smiling again. Hermione jumped up in excitement.

No way, she thought, no way. Mrs. Weasley pointed to a somewhat large envelope sitting on the counter. It was indeed addressed to her with the same official Hogwarts seal on it. She picked it up, at once noticing the weight and squealed with excitement. She ripped open the envelope and saw it. The shield shaped gold badge that read:
Hermione Granger Head Girl Hermione jumped with excitement and read the letter it came with.

Dear Miss Granger,
The Hogwarts staff is pleased to inform you that you have been chosen to lead and represent the entire Gryffindor House as the new Head Girl. You will be expected t complete every assignment and help those who need it. You are also expected to complete your new set of duties as Head Girl, along with your older ones. There is also a new arrangement in that which needs to be spoken of directly to yourself and the Head Boy. On that note, The Head Boy shall remain a secret until the start of the new term unless he tells you beforehand. Again, the Hogwarts staff is thrilled for you and wishes you to have an excellent last vacation.
In Regards,
Albus Dumbledore Headmaster Minerva McGonagall Headmistress

Hermione jumped in excitement. She ran and hugged the smiling Mrs. Weasley. She ran upstairs and into her and Ginny's room and screamed with enthusiasm. Ginny jumped and stared at her for a second wondering what she could possibly be so happy about then noticed the gold badge shining in her hand. Ginny smiled and squealed in excitement, happy for her best friend. After a few minutes of smiling and laughing Hermione calmed down and sat on the floor staring at the badge. She did kind of expect she'd get it, she had to admit, but it was still shocking to her. She polished the badge then smiled to herself, That was so Percy-ish of me. At that moment, another sleepy redhead was in the room.
"Geez, Gin, could ya be louder?" he stretched and stared at Hermione with a puzzled look. "Who the bloody hell are-." his eyes went wide and his mouth into a big O just like his mother's. "Her-Hermione??" Ron stood for a full minute staring at her, while Ginny and Hermione were trying to stifle their giggles. Just then, Ron's best friend, Harry Potter, walked in. Not seeing Ron standing right in the way he ran straight into him.

"Oiy! Mate? Earth to Ron!" he said waving his hand in front of Ron's unblinking face. "What are you looking at?" Harry asked. Ron took Harry's chin and turned it slightly in Hermione's direction. Hermione then had two young men staring at her. Not that she minded, though it may have seemed more meaningful were not these two said boys her best friends. Ginny finally rolled her eyes.
"Well, good morning to you too, sweetheart!" she said kissing Harry's cheek, which got Harry to blink and he took his eyes off Hermione. Ginny laughed and walked past him, pulling him after her. Ron slowly began to close his mouth.
"Done drooling yet?" Hermione asked teasingly. "What? Do you not like it or something??" Hermione said as Ron came to sit next to her on the floor. He shook his head and smiled. Then he did something she didn't expect, he reached over and held her head in his hand and softly kissed her lips. Before Hermione could kiss him back he pulled away. "You look even more beautiful," he whispered in her ear. Hermione blushed and smiled. Hermione kissed him back, thanking Merlin she wasn't shaking form nervousness. Ginny came back in with a squeal. Her hands flew to her mouth and her plate and glass fell to the floor.
"Oh my... Wow!...sorry you two," she then smiled. "Finally, Merlin, who knew you had it in you Ron." she said smiling at her brother. "Shut up," Ron said with a laugh. He turned back to Hermione, "So...you, erm...wanna be my girlfriend?" he asked hopefully. Hermione looked thoughtful for a second, teasing him. He laughed and gently pushed her. She kissed him again with a smile.
"Of course." she replied.

Hermione never knew she could be happy, that was her first thought as she boarded the Hogwarts train on Platform 9 3/4. She walked down the familiar tight hallway and through a door reading Head Boy and Head Girl ONLY

Hermione smiled to herself, excited about meeting the new head boy. She opened the door and saw┘. No one. Hmmm, she thought, he must be off making sure everyone is settled in. She dropped her case and fished her book from her pocket. She sat down on the cushioned chair and opened her romance novel┘.
Hermione woke from her sleep with a sudden jolt in the train.

We've stopped, she thought to herself. She looked about the compartment, displeased to see that once again the head boy was not present. Hermione grabbed her cloak and stepped outside. Already students were coming out of their compartments, all murmuring about what had happened. "Alright, that's enough. Head back to your compartments! Come on now, move!" she said to a few startled looking second years

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"Oh, so now that you've got a badge you have permission to be bossy? Not like that stopped you before." Hermione heard a sound of snickering behind her. She turned around and saw the expected blonde hair, which was now hanging loosely, rather than slicked back.
"Hmm, are you trying to look older or did your father finally kick you out of his pathetic thing called a house and you can no longer afford the half gallon of gel you use?" she asked pointing to his hair. Draco Malfoy merely smirked.
"Gaining more confidence with that badge, Granger?"

"I'd watch your mouth if I were you. Believe me, I will not hesitate to deduct house points," she said , watching a group of student encircle then.
"Oh no!!" Draco said with mock fear, "Please don't do that Miss Head Girl! Please!" Hermione gripped her wand with anger. Walk away, she said to herself, just walk away. She turned in a huff and tried to make her way through the crowd.

"Oh, running away again, are we Mudblood?" Hermione froze in her spot. Her fist shaking with anger, she turned around and directed her wand straight at his throat. Draco only smiled.
"Tsk Tsk, Granger. Wouldn't want to get yourself in trouble with the Head Boy now would you?" he asked, flashing his badge. Hermione dropped her wand in surprise.
"You? How the bloody hell did you manage that? Bribery of the Headmaster?" she asked, sarcastically, earning a few laughs from behind her. Draco's smile finally fell. He grabbed his wand and held it in front of her.
"You really think it wise to raise a wand at me?" she asked, unafraid. She drew a thin smirk on her own face. "Come on, now. After the Last Battle you still want to duel me? Okay, then." she drew up her wand, and watched the rage in Draco's eyes. There was nothing he could do. "Shall we remind everyone of the great fall of Draco Malfoy? By the wand of a muggle born, a Mudblood, the only person he can never defeat?" Hermione said smirking the famous Malfoy smirk now. She knew she had him, she saw the humiliation written on his face.
"WHY YOU FLITHY LITTLE-"

"What are you two doing?!" said a sharp voice form behind the crowd. Hermione quickly dropped her wand and saw behind Malfoy, the head of the Gryffindor House, Professor McGonagall.
The head made her way down the hallway and stood between the two Heads. "I do not know what is going on and neither to I wish to know. You both are lucky we are not at the school or both of you would be in serious trouble. I am extremely disappointed in you both! This is how you represent your houses? Should we take back our offer of giving you two the titles of Heads?" McGonagall asked sharply.
"No!" Hermione answered quickly. She would not lose this position because of the two-faced ferret. McGonagall looked at her, then to Draco who slowly shook his head 'no'. "Now then, both of you, back to the compartment, if I hear one thing between you two, you'll be stripped of your position!" McGonagall strode away through the group of students.
"Alright, back to your compartments! All of you!" Draco shouted to the watching crowd. He looked at Hermione for a second then walked away, back to the Heads' compartment. Hermione sighed with dread, not wanting to be locked away with him for the rest of the ride to school. She made her way to the compartment and opened the door. She gasped as she entered for Draco was less then two feet away from the door. He took a step back in surprise then sneered at her. She went to take a step away but just then the train lurched back to life sending her straight into him with an "Ooof!". Draco landed on the floor, her on top of him. She groaned in pain.
"I can make you do more than that," whispered Draco with a smirk. Hermione looked back at him in surprise.
"I beg your pardon?" she asked, still taken back. He smirked and rolled her off of him.
"I said get off," he said, standing up brushing himself off. Hermione rolled her eyes and sat on the chair again, picking up her book. Draco sat across from her, staring at her with his head tilt. Finally, out of irritation, she shut her book and stared back.

"What the bloody hell do you want?!" she asked him. He gave her a small smile and stood up and walked towards the door. "Cute cut," was all he said before he left the compartment. Hermione sat back in shock. Had Draco, Draco Malfoy, the git who'd been giving her shit over the past six years, just give her a compliment?