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A New Year

Ahh another year at Hogwarts, and I Hermione granger am so excited. Since the war everything has been in chaos and Hogwarts is always there, like a safe haven. A lot of things haven't been the same since the war, even Hogwarts, but it doesn't mean it's all changed. I take so much comfort in mixing potions, casting spells, and yes even home work. (which I would not like to admit especially to Ron). Speaking of Ron …Where is that lazy bum?

Hermione was just sitting in the compartment waiting for her two friends. Actually Hermione was always early, she always wanted to get a good spot and of course she never wanted to be late for school.

"Ugh , what is taking them so long" She asked herself aloud.

As soon as she finished her sentence Ron and Harry come booming in with laughter and their hands filled with sweets.

Hmm must have had a run in with the sweet trolley, she giggled to herself.

"Hermione!" they both yelled they all embraced, Ron's hands still filled with lollies and chocolate frogs.

Ron and Harry sat across from Hermione as the train began to leave the station

Hermione began to talk "Guys it seems like it's been forever!"

"Herms, we just saw you at the burrow last week" chortled Ron

"Yeah I know haha, but I'm so glad we decided to finish our seventh year, even though it won't be exactly the same, I still feel it will still be a good year."

Ron and Harry both looked at each other with long faces on, thinking about all the loved ones they had lost this last year.

Hermione had noticed this and began to change the subject "So guys guess what?"

"You are finally going to all of our homework this year?" Ron said half way kidding

"Ron ! do your own homework, you're old enough. You can be a big boy" She laughed as Ron made a frown

She continued "Anyways…..I was going to say I got an extra letter today from the school" At this she pulled a shimmering gold-colored envelope from her school bag and waved it in their faces.

"So what's in it" Harry asked excitedly

"Hmm well I don't know, I haven't even opened it yet" she said truthfully

"WHAT? It fould be pike sumffing importart!" Ron said with a mouth full of candy

Hermione closed her eyes and wiped something moist off of her face "Ron when will you ever make a full sentence without drowning me in your spittle! close your mouth ,and yes I figured it would be something important. I was waiting for you guys because I think I know what it is"

"Well open it !" Harry and Ron both blurted out

"ok ok hahaha" said Hermione as she broke the seal and read the contents of the small piece of parchment.

Dear Miss Granger,

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is proud to offer you the position of this terms head girl. If you accept please meet me at the dining hall doors before the sorting of the first years so you may learn of your new duties and explore your head dormitories along with Draco Malfoy, who has already sent a response in accepting this terms head boy. Best wishes and hope to see you soon.

Sincerely, Head Master Dumbledore

Hermione's eyes widened as she read the word head girl and they nearly popped out of their sockets when she read the name Malfoy. "Oh my , they they…they want me to be head girl"

"This.. is.. good.. right?" Ron asked slowly

"Huh? What? " she asked as she was brought out of her confused state "yeah…yes! Yes! I've always wanted to be considered head girl I just never thought that the head boy would be MALFOY!"

"MALFOY?" screamed Harry and Ron. If they were drinking pumpkin juice they would have spit it out by now.

As if he had heard his name, Malfoy came through the train's compartment walkway, passing the trio's compartment and stopping in the doorway once he saw the trio.

"Speak of the devil" Hermione whispered

Draco was looking straight at Harry and proudly flashed his head boy badge and stated" Guess the golden boy couldn't even cut it as head boy"

"Shut up you rotten git" Ron said getting a bit peeved

"Ouch, do you kiss your fat mother with that mouth?" Malfoy said, faking being hurt by Ron's words

Ron got very red with anger, and tried to pretend to not get offended, but unfortunately failed

Hermione getting annoyed at Malfoy's unwanted presence calmly stated "Well Harry might not have made head boy, but I have made head girl"

Malfoy made a small face like he was surprised, Hermione continued " so I'd watch myself if I were you….ferret"

Malfoy sneered at this then recovered quickly and before leaving their compartment doorway coolly said "Whatever mudblood, all I hear from your mouth are empty threats. "

After he left, Hermione slumped back down in her seat like she just finished a great battle

"I really don't like that guy" Harry shaking his head

Great, just great…everything was going so well and it just had to go downhill, I just wish I could push Malfoy down there as well.

Hermione sighed "What am I going to do? He's just going to make my life miserable and call me 'mudblood' all year"

Harry cut in "Don't worry Hermione if he bugs you we can hex him where the sun don't shine for you, not that you can't do a better job" at this Harry nudged her making her smile a bit. "But I really wouldn't mind doing it myself though"

"I guess it will be fun trying to make his life miserable too" She laughed

Ron excitedly said "That's the spirit! If you ever need of any ideas feel free to ask, you know I have good connections with the owners of the best wizarding joke shop haha…HEY!"

Hermione swiped a piece of candy from Ron's hand and made an evil smirk that even surprised herself "Maybe things aren't looking as bad as I thought"

At that they the trio continued to laugh, joke, and converse about their summer and all the things they can do to Draco Malfoy to make Hermione feel better about seeing him every day. Hermione actually was even more excited about arriving at Hogwarts then she ever was before.

Sigh, I'll try not let this little Malfoy hurdle get in my way of a new year at Hogwarts, I will personally kick his little ferret behind if he ruins my reputation as head girl. I guess this will be challenge, a test of my wits . you are too smart to let Malfoy get you down!

A/N: Please review, thanks!