MAYBE IT IS MEANT TO BE

SUMMARY: When two people are meant to be, no time is too long, no distance is too far and no one and nothing can ever tear them apart.

This story does not follow the Deathly Hallows. Lord Voldemort died at the graveyard where Harry's wand rebounded the spell.

DICLAIMER: I do not own any of the Harry Potter Characters, only the story is mine.

CHAPTER 1

HERMIONE'S POV

As my eyes ran all around the Great Hall, it stopped when I noticed the blonde hair that stands out in the sea of black and brown hair. I sigh happily, only to quickly look down because I remember that no one can know about my secret crush on the Slytherin Prince. My mind takes me back to when I first started to feel that way.

It was during my 2nd year. He teased me and taunted me at every chance he got but I could see that he was trying to get my attention in any way possible. That was when I started to observe him more and more. In 3rd year, he grew taller and leaner. In 4th year, he let his hair grow out and fall over his face that gave him a very sexy look. In 5th year, he somehow started to become taller, a bit more muscular, starting to look really hot. In 6th year, his lean muscles became a bit more prominent. And lastly, in this year, he looked so hot and handsome that girls were swooning whenever they got a glimpse of him.

I am brought out of my reverie by a loud grunting noise that came from no other than my best friend with red hair, Ron Weasley. As usual, he is stuffing his face with mashed potatoes together with a fried chicken wing. I suddenly lost my appetite just watching him. My other best friend with jet black hair, Harry, snorts at my facial expression and continues eating and smiling softly to Ginny, his girlfriend for 2 years.

DRACO'S POV

I sighed, frustrated. Being the Slytherin Prince can really wear a person down. Thanks to my good looks, girls, left and right are swooning at the sight of me. Sure, it's not like I hate the attention but today I was feeling down. Out of all the girls falling over at my feet, none of them are the ones I wanted to be with. I glance up from my plate to across the hall, spotting the bushy-haired goddess that sat next to the Weasel – King.

I heard someone sniggering next to me that brought me out of my thoughts of Hermione Granger to find my best friend, Blaise Zabini, laughing at my frustrated expression. He is the only one who knows about how I have been hopelessly in love with the Gryffindor Princess since the second year. I pouted at him and smacked his head, hard. Just by my little action, I hear a collective sigh coming from all the girls around us.

I sighed, yet again. This time my mind went back to dreaming about Hermione Granger, Ms. Know-it-all. There was a little hope burning in my heart that this year I might just get a chance to woo the brightest witch of the time.

THIRD PERSON'S POV

Professor Dumbledore stood up after the desserts were consumed to make the usual announcements such as stay away from the Forbidden Forest and no dueling in the corridors. But this year he also made the announcement of who the new Head Boy and Girl would be.

"I am pleased to introduce this year's Head Boy, Draco Malfoy, and Head Girl, Hermione Granger. I would like both of you to stay after this. Now off to bed all of you! Chop chop!" Professor Dumbledore said with a smile.

As both Draco and Hermione made their way to see the Headmaster, both looking flushed and nervous, trying their hardest not to look at each other but failing. The Headmaster seeing this, smiled.

Professor Dumbledore said, "Both of you will be sharing a dormitory with each of you getting your own room but sharing a common bathroom. You will be in charge of the prefects' meeting as well as the annual Halloween and Christmas Balls. Each of you has to patrol the corridors alternate nights of the week and be a good example to all the students, both young and the same year. Any questions?"

Both Hermione and Draco shook their heads no. Professor Dumbledore then handed them a scroll with directions to their dormitory and bid them farewell. Unsure about what to do next, both Hermione and Draco simultaneously turned around but that action caused them to bump into each other and both of them felt sparks. They looked up into each other's eyes and couldn't stop looking at each other.