A/N: So this is my first story, hope you enjoy. Tell me what you think. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, or any of the characters, they belong to our Queen, J.K. Rowling.

Chapter 1 - Regrets

Draco was sitting in his compartment on the train alone, not that he had expected any different. Most of the students were afraid of him, while others did not want to be associated with the disgrace that was now the name 'Malfoy'. He did not blame them, if he could, he would avoid himself as well. But hiding would do nothing. He was going back to Hogwarts in hopes to make a new name for himself, to show the world he knew that he was wrong, that he was determined to do right. His whole childhood had been one lie after another, and he was done with it.

As the trolley came by, he bought himself a few Chocolate Frogs. As the opened one to see Dumbledore's smiling face, he was filled with bittersweet memories of him. The man whom he had been sent to kill, the man who had been willing to sacrifice himself for him, the man who had tried to save him.

After what seemed to be an eternity, the Hogwarts Express finally stopped. Draco hesitated for a moment, contemplating just staying on the train, not wanting the face the stares that would surely greet him. Summoning up all his willpower, he told himself not to be a coward and exited the compartment.

The castle looked as if the war had never happened, its grand walls not telling the tale of hate and destruction it had several months ago when the battle had ended. If anything, it looked better than before the war. At least something good came out of it, he thought bitterly.

He looked towards the carriages that used to be horseless, to see the black skeleton horses, Threstles. He thought of how many more students would be able to see these animals after the war, and was once again hit by a wave of grief.

He entered a carriage with his trunk, and was unsurprised when again, he ended up alone. But maybe alone was not such a bad thing. He did not have to feel the stares, or sometimes glares, of people. He did not have to hear people gossiping about him, and best of all, he did not have to listen to the people who were still convinced that the wrong side had won the war.

When the carriages finally arrived at the front doors of the castle, he magicked his trunk out of the carriage and was very surprised when he heard a strict voice call out his name.

He turned to see Professor McGonagall, standing with none other than Hermione Granger.

" , today would be nice!" Professor McGonagall called to him once more. Well, this should be interesting, he thought, and started walking towards them.

As they entered the Headmistress' office, he could not help but wonder what she had called them here for. Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, it was a strange combination to say the least. One third of the Golden Trio and a Death Eater.

"I'm sure you are wondering why I brought you here," started Professor McGonagall, pausing a moment to observed the both of them through her spectacles. "After the, unfortunate, events of last year, the conclusion has been made that there needs to be more House Unity. I will not tolerate some Houses thinking they are better than others, it was thinking like that that led to the war in the first place. Therefore, I feel that the two of you would be best suited for this task. If people see you two getting along, they will most likely be willing to follow suit. That is why I am making you two Head Boy and Head Girl." She stopped for a moment, to let this sink in.

Malfoy's eyes widened. HE was being made Head Boy? After everything he had done, she was trusting him with this responsibility. He felt a surge of admiration for Professor McGonagall that he had never felt before. He hoped that he would not disappoint her trust in him.

"Now, when the castle was rebuilt, a few modification were made," she continued. "One of which was the addition of a new dormitory for the Head Boy and Girl. You two will live in this common room as opposed to your House common room. Now, if you will please follow me, I will show you where it is."

With that, she ushered them out of her office, and after ten minutes, with probably as many flights of stairs, they arrived at a row of curtains, with all four House colours.

"The password is 'House Unity'" as soon as Professor McGonagall spoke, the curtains opened to reveal a door.

Stepping through the door, he heard Hermione gasp. The room really was a sight to behold. Each wall was the colour of one of the four Houses, with a white carpet and white furniture. On the opposite side of the room, he noticed three white doors.

"There are two rooms, one for each of you," Professor McGonogall explained. "You will also be sharing a bathroom." She jestured to the door in the middle as she said this. "Now, due the the events of last year, I thought maybe you two would enjoy some peace for the first night. I have arranged for some house elves to bring you your food for dinner. Tomorrow, you will attend breakfast and receive your timetables. Also, in the classes you share, you will be expected to sit together, to display House Unity. I think that is all for now, I will leave you two to get settled."

And with that, she turned and walked out the door, leaving Draco and Hermione to digest what just happened.

A/N I know there wasn't much in this chapter, but I felt the need to explain Draco's state of mind as well as what will be happening in Hogwarts.

Thanks for reading!

Always,

Shan :)