Disclaimer: JK Rowling owns all.
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Pairing: Hermione/Draco
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Rating: in question... for now PG-13
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Summary: It's the summer after sixth year and Hermione Granger has been through hell at home. Without anyone to comfort her, she walks out on hter parents and finally flees to Hogwarts. What happens when she arrives is completely unexpected.
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Chapter 1: Final Arrival and the Feast
I walked onto the platform and leaned on the barrier that would take me to platform nine and three-quarters. I was going back to Hogwarts for my seventh and, sadly, last year of school. I hadn't seen or heard from Harry or Ron all summer. It was their loss though. I just didn't care anymore.
A lot had changed over the summer. Not only my attitude, but my appearance was drastically different. My hair was straight with layers and golden highlights. My eyes were still honey brown, but had lost some of their sparkle. I had curves now and I had thinnned down and toned. I wore makeup, bery carefully applied. And I had poercings: my ears, nose, eyebrow, bellybutton, and tongue. Yep. I had definately changed.
I couldn't wait to see the reactions I would get on the train. At first, no one would recognize me. But once one person knew, the whould train would. I would not try to find Harry or Ron or Ginny. They could find me, if they cared anymore. I could make other friends. Inside or outside Gryffindor. A Slytherin would do nicely to make them angry with me. And I knew just the one. Hogwart's resident badass, Mr. Amazing Bouncing Ferret-boy, Draco Malfoy. This was going to be a fun year indeed.
The Hogwarts Express sat on the tracks. It was a very welcome sight. People were saying their good-byes and boarding the train in groups. I didn't see anyone I knew so most were probably from another house or year. I stepped onto the train and found the Head Boy and Girl's compartment. I was to report there, meet the Head Boy, and begin our first assignment.
I assumed that Harry would be Head Boy because of his history and, besides, Dumbledore, loved him. However, when I peeked into the compartment window, I saw a blond head and green robes. My day had gotten so much better. He was about to get the shock of his life.
I slid open the door and stepped inside. He turned to look at me and he couldn't recognize me. He sat gaping at me for a moment, then remembered himself. He jumped up and stuck out his hand. "Hello, I'm Draco. Draco Malfoy." I shook his hand but didn't explain who I was. He'd find out in time. We sat down together on one of the benches and he explained our first assignment. We were to begin planning a Welcome Dance to be held in two weeks.
We worked on the dance until it was time to change into our robes. He already had changed into our robes. He already had changed so I quickly changed into mine and gathered my belongings. The train came to a stop and we climbed into the Head chariot to lead the students to Hogwarts. We watched as the first years climbed into the boats with Hagrid. A few minutes later, we arrived at the steps of Hogwarts Castle. It was my final arrival.
Professor Dumbledore and Professor Macgonagall were waiting for us on the steps. "Welcome back everyone. Now let us go into the Great hall for the Feast. Your belongings will be transported to your rooms. Hurry along." Dumbledore's typical welcome was broadcast to each chariot. He turned and led us down the hall.
Draco and I took out places at the Head Table. Soon he would find out who I was and we'd both have to talk. Dumbledore stood and silenced everyone. The first years had arrived and the Sorting was about to begin. They looked like they would rather have not been in the Hall. I knew how they felt. In my first year, I hadn't wanted to be up there. I was so happy when I was placed in Gryffindor. Now I wasn't sure if it was the right choice. Maybe I should have been in Slytherin, but it was too late now.
The first years were quickly sorted and went to sit with their houses. I still hadn't seen Harry and Ron.. In fact, the only person I had talked to was malfoy. It was time for Dumbledore's speech.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. i trust that you are all ready to begin. So I will not be long. I have only one thing to say: Fill up." At those words, food of all kinds appeared on the tables. Everyone filled their plates and started to eat. After the main course was finished, pies, cakes, and puddings filled the tables along with spiced apple cider and hot tea.
Finally, Dumbledore stood once again and clapped his hands twice. The food disappeared and the floors and tables were wiped clean. "It is time for announcements and introductions. I will start by announcing our new teacher. Once again we have had to find a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. As most of you know, Alastor Moody was kidnapped two years ago and another wizard took his place. now, Mr. Moody has agreed to return and be our Defense professor. He is an esteemed Auror and is responsible for imprisoning many of Lord Voldemort's followers. Now I will introduce this year's prefects. From Slytherin: Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zabini. From Gryffindor: Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter..." I didn't hear Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff because I was shocked to see Harry walk past my table without a second glance. I had thought he would recognize me at least. Dumbledore continued. "Now for our Head Boy and Head Girl. Draco Malfoy of Slytherin and Hermione Granger of Gryffindor. If you would please make your way to the room to your left with the prefects. Everyone else can follow their Heads of House to their common rooms."
I stood to go after the prefects. Malfoy sat dumbfounded, staring at me. I leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Are you going to sit here gaping at me, or are you going to get up? You're kinda causing a scene." He blinked, stood, and followed me to the room. Murmurs of, "That's Hermione?... She's changed... and He didn't know it was her?" followed us.
He whirled in front of me as soon as he closed the door. "Granger? Is it really you?"
"Yeah Malfoy. It's me." I watched his eyes as he realized I was telling the truth. His eyes swept my body slowly, looking over my face carefully. He stepped closer to me to that we were almost touching. He whispered so that only I could hear what he had to say.
"Damn, Granger. You look good. What happened this summer?... I can't believe I just said that. You'd better not repeat it to anyone."
"I'm not going to repeat it. Who would I tell anyway? And it isn't any of your business what happened this summer."
"You could tell your 'best friends', Potter and the Weasel."
"I won't tell them. I haven't talked to them since we got off the train at the end of last term. Anyway, I don't even care anymore."
"I thought you said your personal life wasn't any of my business."
"I did... Oh, no."
"What's wrong Granger?"
"Harry. He's walking over here. He doesn't know its me. Don't let him talk to me yet. I don't want to explain anything."
"He'll find out eventually, you know."
"I know... Okay... Better now than later, right?"
"Probably... I'll leave you alone. I want to talk to Pansy and Blaise anyway. See you later."
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Well what do you think? Please review....
I should post the next chapter very soon.
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Pairing: Hermione/Draco
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Rating: in question... for now PG-13
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Summary: It's the summer after sixth year and Hermione Granger has been through hell at home. Without anyone to comfort her, she walks out on hter parents and finally flees to Hogwarts. What happens when she arrives is completely unexpected.
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Chapter 1: Final Arrival and the Feast
I walked onto the platform and leaned on the barrier that would take me to platform nine and three-quarters. I was going back to Hogwarts for my seventh and, sadly, last year of school. I hadn't seen or heard from Harry or Ron all summer. It was their loss though. I just didn't care anymore.
A lot had changed over the summer. Not only my attitude, but my appearance was drastically different. My hair was straight with layers and golden highlights. My eyes were still honey brown, but had lost some of their sparkle. I had curves now and I had thinnned down and toned. I wore makeup, bery carefully applied. And I had poercings: my ears, nose, eyebrow, bellybutton, and tongue. Yep. I had definately changed.
I couldn't wait to see the reactions I would get on the train. At first, no one would recognize me. But once one person knew, the whould train would. I would not try to find Harry or Ron or Ginny. They could find me, if they cared anymore. I could make other friends. Inside or outside Gryffindor. A Slytherin would do nicely to make them angry with me. And I knew just the one. Hogwart's resident badass, Mr. Amazing Bouncing Ferret-boy, Draco Malfoy. This was going to be a fun year indeed.
The Hogwarts Express sat on the tracks. It was a very welcome sight. People were saying their good-byes and boarding the train in groups. I didn't see anyone I knew so most were probably from another house or year. I stepped onto the train and found the Head Boy and Girl's compartment. I was to report there, meet the Head Boy, and begin our first assignment.
I assumed that Harry would be Head Boy because of his history and, besides, Dumbledore, loved him. However, when I peeked into the compartment window, I saw a blond head and green robes. My day had gotten so much better. He was about to get the shock of his life.
I slid open the door and stepped inside. He turned to look at me and he couldn't recognize me. He sat gaping at me for a moment, then remembered himself. He jumped up and stuck out his hand. "Hello, I'm Draco. Draco Malfoy." I shook his hand but didn't explain who I was. He'd find out in time. We sat down together on one of the benches and he explained our first assignment. We were to begin planning a Welcome Dance to be held in two weeks.
We worked on the dance until it was time to change into our robes. He already had changed into our robes. He already had changed so I quickly changed into mine and gathered my belongings. The train came to a stop and we climbed into the Head chariot to lead the students to Hogwarts. We watched as the first years climbed into the boats with Hagrid. A few minutes later, we arrived at the steps of Hogwarts Castle. It was my final arrival.
Professor Dumbledore and Professor Macgonagall were waiting for us on the steps. "Welcome back everyone. Now let us go into the Great hall for the Feast. Your belongings will be transported to your rooms. Hurry along." Dumbledore's typical welcome was broadcast to each chariot. He turned and led us down the hall.
Draco and I took out places at the Head Table. Soon he would find out who I was and we'd both have to talk. Dumbledore stood and silenced everyone. The first years had arrived and the Sorting was about to begin. They looked like they would rather have not been in the Hall. I knew how they felt. In my first year, I hadn't wanted to be up there. I was so happy when I was placed in Gryffindor. Now I wasn't sure if it was the right choice. Maybe I should have been in Slytherin, but it was too late now.
The first years were quickly sorted and went to sit with their houses. I still hadn't seen Harry and Ron.. In fact, the only person I had talked to was malfoy. It was time for Dumbledore's speech.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. i trust that you are all ready to begin. So I will not be long. I have only one thing to say: Fill up." At those words, food of all kinds appeared on the tables. Everyone filled their plates and started to eat. After the main course was finished, pies, cakes, and puddings filled the tables along with spiced apple cider and hot tea.
Finally, Dumbledore stood once again and clapped his hands twice. The food disappeared and the floors and tables were wiped clean. "It is time for announcements and introductions. I will start by announcing our new teacher. Once again we have had to find a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. As most of you know, Alastor Moody was kidnapped two years ago and another wizard took his place. now, Mr. Moody has agreed to return and be our Defense professor. He is an esteemed Auror and is responsible for imprisoning many of Lord Voldemort's followers. Now I will introduce this year's prefects. From Slytherin: Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zabini. From Gryffindor: Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter..." I didn't hear Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff because I was shocked to see Harry walk past my table without a second glance. I had thought he would recognize me at least. Dumbledore continued. "Now for our Head Boy and Head Girl. Draco Malfoy of Slytherin and Hermione Granger of Gryffindor. If you would please make your way to the room to your left with the prefects. Everyone else can follow their Heads of House to their common rooms."
I stood to go after the prefects. Malfoy sat dumbfounded, staring at me. I leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Are you going to sit here gaping at me, or are you going to get up? You're kinda causing a scene." He blinked, stood, and followed me to the room. Murmurs of, "That's Hermione?... She's changed... and He didn't know it was her?" followed us.
He whirled in front of me as soon as he closed the door. "Granger? Is it really you?"
"Yeah Malfoy. It's me." I watched his eyes as he realized I was telling the truth. His eyes swept my body slowly, looking over my face carefully. He stepped closer to me to that we were almost touching. He whispered so that only I could hear what he had to say.
"Damn, Granger. You look good. What happened this summer?... I can't believe I just said that. You'd better not repeat it to anyone."
"I'm not going to repeat it. Who would I tell anyway? And it isn't any of your business what happened this summer."
"You could tell your 'best friends', Potter and the Weasel."
"I won't tell them. I haven't talked to them since we got off the train at the end of last term. Anyway, I don't even care anymore."
"I thought you said your personal life wasn't any of my business."
"I did... Oh, no."
"What's wrong Granger?"
"Harry. He's walking over here. He doesn't know its me. Don't let him talk to me yet. I don't want to explain anything."
"He'll find out eventually, you know."
"I know... Okay... Better now than later, right?"
"Probably... I'll leave you alone. I want to talk to Pansy and Blaise anyway. See you later."
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Well what do you think? Please review....
I should post the next chapter very soon.