Hi, this is my first Harry Potter fanfiction. Just to tell everyone, I have not read the books in a long time, so I might have things a bit mixed up. And in case anyone is wondering, this takes place in 7th year, but they are attending school instead of looking for Horcruxes.
Oh and I do not own Harry Potter, but I think everyone knows this.
'A hater is just a cowardly admirer…'
Draco had heard the saying before, but never really believed it. He always figured it was said by sad, lonely people who needed some way to console themselves. But now he knew it was true, he was living it, had been for years. Ever since that fateful day, when he realized what a cockroach he really was…but sadly that didn't change what people saw on the outside. He was just too afraid to show people what was on the inside, the fear of rejection and the fear of his father, and not to mention Voldemort was just too great. But dwelling deep in that fear was the desire to tell her….
Hermione Granger pushed her way through the crowded hallways, shocked that she was Head Girl this year…but the shock slowly faded into annoyance when she remembered who Head Boy was…the slimy git, Draco Malfoy. Hermione turned the corner, contemplating ways to make Malfoy's life a living hell when she ran smack into the object of her musings.
"Watch where you are going, filthy mudblood," Draco barked, trying to extract himself from underneath Hermione and the considerable weight of her books.
"Well maybe if you would stay out of my way, I wouldn't need to, bloody ferret," Hermione choked out, trying to free herself as well. Finally, her last nerve strained to the max, she growled, "Just stay still, will ya? You're just making things worse."
Surprisingly, the flaxen haired boy stilled, allowing Hermione to disengage their limbs. They were both unpredictably silent as the pushed themselves off the ground and dusted themselves off.
"Thanks Granger…not, well I'd love to say this has been fun, but ya know, I really don't like to lie," Draco sneered.
"Yea, like murdering and torturing people are so much better…" Hermione drawled sarcastically, smirking when she saw the anger cross his face.
"I would watch what you say, mudblood, you never know what might accidentally happen," Draco taunted, and with that walked away.
Hermione watched the Slytherin walk away, seething on the inside and itching to hex him, but instead she turned, heading towards the Gryffindors common room. She had planned on studying, but didn't feel like it anymore. Instead she longed for the comfort and carefree atmosphere that spending time with friends brought.
Harry and Ron were playing wizard chess when Hermione stormed in, and plopped in the chair next to them. They both stopped to gaze at their best friend, before exchanging knowing glances.
"What did the bloody git, Malfoy, do now?" Ron asked.
"What hasn't he done? Not only is he a right foul bugger, he ran into me, threatened me and to top it all off, he's Head Boy…"
"But aren't you Head Girl…." Harry's voice faded as he put two and two together and realized why Hermione was so upset.
"That means you guys will have to share a tower and common room, right?" Ron asked dumbly, the information having to reach through several layers, before he comprehended it.
"Exactly, which is why I'm here, there is no way that I will stay in the same tower as Malfoy, different rooms or not," Hermione pushed herself up and proceeded to go up the stairs to the girls dormitory. Only to come back down a couple minutes later, with a look that could kill.
"What's wrong?"
"My stuff is gone, and I have been informed through a note that it has been moved to the Head Tower for my convenience," Hermione grated out, clutching said note in her hand.
"Well I guess that means you have to stay there tonight, huh?"
"Eventually yes, but not tonight, Harry, can I borrow a t-shirt? I plan to sleep right here in the common room, I don't wanna see the little cockroach again tonight."
After changing, Hermione curled up on one of the couches, talking with Harry and Ron until she dozed off.
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