Chapter One

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Hermione woke up earlier than usual September first.. She didn't want to miss a minute of the new school year that awaited her. She took a quick shower and then went downstairs for breakfast with her parents.

Breakfast on the day school started was sort of a tradition for the Granger family; since they wouldn't be seeing their daughter for a while, the Granger parents always made a big breakfast for that morning. This morning, they fixed a lovely plate of bacon, eggs, toast, waffles, and orange slices, with orange juice to go along with it.

"Mum, Dad, I'm sure going to miss you two this year.." Hermione said, as her eyes filled with tears; she would miss the security of their household, where she didn't have to confront anyone or anything.. You see, Hermione had changed a great deal the summer after her sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was no longer the nerdy little bookworm everyone supposed her to be. Her hair was no longer frizzy and brown; she had dyed it black and relaxed it, and it was in pretty waves a little past the middle of her back. Her eyes were the same deep honey brown color they had always been, but they shined a little brighter now. She had a sort of goth/punk feel to her look now, what with her eyebrow and tongue piercings.

She went up to her room to make certain everything was packed for the year accordingly, and then magically lifted her trunk to get it to the car a little easier. (A/N: I know that they can't do magic outside school.. but this is my story! Lol so they can do what I want!) Her parents gave her a lift to the train station, but kissed her goodbye at the door, as they didn't want to go with her into the station.

As you could probably have guessed, Hermione was the Head Girl for her seventh year.. But the thought steadily crossing her mind was "Who is the Head Boy..?" Now, it shouldn't be too terribly hard for you to figure that one out, but you never know..

As she boarded the train, she went to find the compartment Harry and Ron were in, to put her things there, but without luck, she couldn't find them. Shortly after the train jolted into gear, she went to the Head's compartment.. Only to find..

"Malfoy!"

"Granger!"

"You're Head Boy?"

"I thought you were supposed to be the smart one, Granger. Yes, I am the Head Boy, what of it?" Malfoy sneered at her.

"Just.. You hate me, and I don't exactly adore you either.. But I have to live with you for a year? This is bullshit!"

"Granger, please, let's just start this year off like we don't know each other, and know nothing about the other.. If we're going to have to live with each other, we may as well try and make it peaceful, so that it isn't hell for both of us."

Hermione laughed. "Since when are you in any way logical?"

"Hermione.. Just believe me, I'm not as bad as everyone thinks.." but he was cut off by the conductor over the loudspeaker..

"Students, we are having a few minor difficulties, and the train has been delayed.. Please be patient, as we will have this fixed as soon as possible. But for now, would the Heads please report to the front of the train? Thank you."

"Come on, Malfoy.. Let's go." Hermione said impatiently.

As they neared the conductor's compartment, Hermione noticed a numerous amount of scars on Draco's left wrist. Hermione looked curiously, but didn't say anything because the conductor opened the door and welcomed them inside.

"I contacted Professor Dumbledore when the train stalled, and he said to just get the Heads and send them to the castle before everyone else, so he can have a word with you in private. I've devised a portkey to transfer you to a spot right outside the gates. You have 10 minutes to get your things and be back here, or it will leave without you," the conductor said rapidly.

Hermione ran to get her things, forgetting momentarily about the scars she saw on Draco's wrist.

They met back in the conductor's compartment, 9 minutes later, out of breath. Draco noticed that Hermione had a sick look on her face; she hated taking portkeys anywhere.. But as they put their hands on the portkey to take their trip, the most unusual thing happened..

Malfoy put his arm around Hermione's waist and said, "Don't let go.."

BWAHAHA! ) I'm so very evil, leaving a cliff hanger on the first chapter like this.. Is it any good? Leave me reviews, they will make me happy!

-Shelby