AN:- Sorry for late update. I was extremely busy with exams.

Disclaimer:- I don't own Harry Potter universe. But I own this plot.

When they reached Hogsmeade station, Draco and Hermione helped the first years to walk out of the train and to Hagrid, who was gathering the first years. Hermione smiled at him and took the other students to their carriage and she and Draco got on their special Head Students carriage. The whole journey went in silence, except the occasional glare from Draco. The carriage reached Hogwarts in no time and the Head Students went to their House tables. Hermione sat beside Ginny. The Redhead gave her a warm smile. Professor McGonagall stood in front of the hall with the large parchment which had the names of all first years. She started calling the names. "Whiteson,Jake." The boy from the train got to the front of the hall and sat on the stool. McGonagall placed the hat on his head. It shouted, "RAVENCLAW!" The Ravenclaw table cheered for him and Jake smiled shyly. He made his way to the Ravenclaw table and sat beside Luna. The Sorting went well and in the end, Professor Dumbledore walked to the Golden Owl podium to start his usual speech. "Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry….." The whole speech went all the same as previous years. The students started muttering and gossiping until Dumbledore said, "Let the feast begin." The tables filled up with various kinds of tasty foods, and drinks. Hermione took a chicken sandwich, some soup and a goblet of pumpkin juice. Ginny took the same. The Feast went well, no extra events took place. After dinner, Hermione reached Professor McGonagall. She saw that Draco was there already. 'Idiot.' She thought. "Ah, now I can drop the two of you to your new dormitory. Follow me." The stern Transfiguration professor said. Hermione nodded and followed her. They reached the Seventh floor and saw a portrait of a dragon. "Ah, Minerva." It said in a deep voice. " New Heads, I suppose?" Professor McGonagall smiled at it. "Yes, they are. The new password is Amortentia." The dragon nodded and opened up. "Good night, Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger." The two students nodded and muttered their Good Nights. They each went to their rooms which were marked with their names on the door. The rest of the night went uneventful.

Next morning, Hermione groaned as the bright sunrays fell in her eyes. "Oh god!" She murmured. The brunette sat up rubbing her eyes with her knuckles. She took a glance at the muggle clock on her nightstand and jumped out of her bed. "It's Seven already!" She exclaimed. After taking a refreshing shower, she got ready and went to the common room to see the great ferret himself sitting on a couch. She sighed and went to the kitchenette she didn't notice the night before. "Morning Granger!" She heard him speak and slowly turned to him. "M-morning Malfoy!" She stuttered. Draco smirked and put down the goblet that he was drinking from. The tall blonde walked to her and whispered. "What Love, already stuttering? You still haven't seen my awesome body." Hermione cringed but was somewhat glad. The old Malfoy was back again. "You wish, Honey." Hermione shot back, fluttering her eyelashes. Draco smirked. "Wanna go down to the Great Hall?" He asked the brunette. Hermione stared and shrugged. "Okay." Together they started for the Great Hall. When they reached the hall, it was almost full. The two students took their seats in their respective tables. Hermione sat beside Ginny, who was half asleep. She smiled at this and ate her pancake. Harry and Ron came inside some moments later. Hermione stared at them. "Where did you two came from?" She asked. "We cancelled Auror Trainings." Ron shrugged. "And we are here." Harry completed. Hermione hugged them. "I was going to miss you two." She said. The boys smiled and Ron looked at his schedule. "I can't believe our first lesson is Potions, with Slytherins none the less." Ron groaned, putting his head in his hands. "Same feeling mate." Harry said. Hermione rolled her eyes. She felt someone staring at her, when she turned around, she looked into the silver orbs of the Slytherin Prince. Draco Malfoy turned away from her and Hermione frowned. "What's wrong with him?" She muttered to herself.

The rest of the breakfast went uneventful, the Gryffindor and Slytherin students found their way into Professor Snape's Potions class. The Golden trio sat together as usual. Snape strode into the class, black robe billowing behind him. He glared at all of the students and waved his wand. Some instructions were put up on the board. "This is a simple First Year Potion. So, I hope this to be done perfectly by everyone." He said. "And, no cheating." His eyes were on Hermione, Harry and Ron at this. Hermione looked at the instructions and went up to the cupboard to bring the ingredients. "Snake Fangs… Porcupine Quills… And Horned Slugs." She muttered as she took the required ingredients. When she turned around, she collided into something solid and warm. "Watch where you going, Granger." She heard the drawling voice of Draco Malfoy. "S-sorry." She said and walked past him to her desk. She finished the potion in no time and called the Professor. He checked it and graded an 'O', almost frowning. She looked around the class to see Malfoy had also finished his Potion and was writing something on a parchment. She sighed. Something was definitely wrong with the blonde Slytherin. And she'll ask him about it.