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Chapter 1 – Something Surprising This Way Comes

Hermione boarded the train with her amazing boyfriend and her two best friends in tow. Everything seemed to be returning to the way they were supposed to be and life couldn't get any better. She knew she was head girl and that Professor McGonagall had a special job to tell her about when she got to school. Although she didn't know who was head boy she didn't much care. She leaned over and whispered in Ginny's ear, "This year is going to be the best year yet!" Ginny grinned.

"I know! Especially since we both have boyfriends and yours is my brother and mine is his best friend!" she whisper - squealed into Hermione's ear.

"We are practically sisters already!" Hermione exclaimed grabbing Ginny's hand. The train ride seemed to be going quickly and with every moment Hermione grew more and more excited. Her and Ginny talked and giggled the whole way while Hermione clutched Ron's hand and stopped every few minutes to lean over and give him a peck. She never thought that she would ever be so girly and lovey dovey but that's just what happened when she was around Ron. They got a bunch of chocolate frogs in remembrance of the good old days. They were all surprised when they got at least one of Ron Harry and Hermione each. Soon the train slowed to a stop and Hermione could hardly contain her excitement.


The train ride felt like forever for Draco. He sat in a compartment with Theodore Nott, Blaise Zabini, and Astoria Greengrass. They all sat there awkwardly, not knowing what to talk about, so they sat in silence…an awkward uncomfortable silence. Finally Draco heard the train screech as they slowed to a stop. Finally we're here now I can find out what McGonagall wanted to speak to me about, he thought. He stepped off the train and walked up to the school. Soon the memories came rushing back both good and bad, it took all of his strength to hold back the tears from his eyes. He felt piles of guilt, sadness, and anger filling him to the rim. He shook his head, took a deep breath and stepped into the building. He went straight to McGonagall's office, because the letter of response he got told him to report straight there before going into the great hall. He was surprised when he came upon the one person he was hoping he wouldn't have to see. The guilt and anger washed over him. He turned his eyes cold to the girl standing before him.

"Granger," he said with all the malice he could muster.

"What are you doing here ferret?" she remarked not very angrily but still cold.

"Please, Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger you will want to be getting along since you will be spending all your time together," They both looked open mouthed and shocked as can be to the old women standing in front of them.

"Please sit down while I explain this will have to be quick," she said.

Then she continued to explain about how the two of them would be spending all their time together.

"Draco will need protection and you will give that to him Hermione. You will have all your classes together and there has been a new rule about prefects and head boy and head girl you will have a table in the grand hall all to yourselves. This makes it easier for you to watch the students. You will have your sweet just like every other head boy and girl, and you are to protect him." She finished her explanation.

"What the hell?!" They said at the same time.

McGonagall gave them both a stern look and told them that she would not change her mind. They exited her office and walked to the great hall in silence.

"I may have to protect you Malfoy but we don't have to speak and we wont speak capiche?" she asked. He looked at her disbelieving.

"Perfect!" he replied raising his voice with the angry expression. Hermione had to admit he looked scary. They got to the great hall and McGonagall gave her welcome speech and went and sat with the professors. Ron was a prefect so at least Hermione got to sit with him and Harry. Ginny was left out and Hermione shot her a sympathetic look. Draco sat there silently next to Blaise and Theo. He then decided to talk to them and be friendly like they used to be. As soon as he started into their conversation he was welcomed instantly.


At the end of the night Hermione and Draco had to choose a password to their sweet.

"You choose Hermione," Draco said when she asked him what he thought it should be.

"okay, how about house unity?" Draco looked at her in shock he was surprised it was so…positive. He nodded in agreement. They had a large common room that lead to a kitchen. There was a staircase in the middle leading up to two doors.

"Oh noooo," Hermione suddenly groaned.

"What?" Draco asked.

"Malfoy there's no third door…we have to share a bathroom!" she exclaimed. Draco just groaned and quickly ran up to his room where he slammed his door, shrunk into his bed. He put his hands on his face and let all the emotions rush over him as the tears started streaming and he slowly cried himself to sleep.


A/N: Thanks for reading please give any advice and critique. Here we see a little vulnerability from Draco but I promise he won't be all woe is me forever! I'm excited to write the next chapter I already have it planned out. Again this is rated M for mature themes language some violence and a little smut so if you will be uncomfortable now would be a good time to leave but you'll regret it thanks!