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Hermione laid in bed thinking. Tomorrow they would be leaving for Hogwarts, their last chance for some childish fun. She had spent much time wondering who the Head boy would be. She hoped it wouldn't be someone annoying or obnoxious, and defiantly not a Slytherin! A Ravenclaw, she thought, would be perfect. Ron turned in bed and Hermione smiled. This year would be great for the two of them. Finally, after eight years they were officially a couple. Hermione loved dating Ron, he was funny and sweet, and she had always had something for red heads. He was so good to her, buying her flowers all the time, and always saying the sweetest things. Sighing, she rolled over in bed and fell asleep.
Draco grunted as his eyes were suddenly assaulted with bright light. Pulling his blanket over his head he started to whine. "Mother, close those bloody curtains."
"No Drake, you must get up." she started, "Your train leaves in one hour. I had the house elves pack your luggage last night, and they're preparing your breakfast now." Draco moaned but preceded to get out of bed. He stripped out of silken pajama bottoms and got in to the shower. Draco loved the way the hot water coated his body, sending it's warmth throughout his body. He washed his hair and then his body. He loved to watch as the water skidded down his ripped muscles. After about fifteen minutes, Narcissa started banging on the door.
"Draco, your breakfast is getting cold and we need to leave in a half hour. Hurry up." she yelled.
Draco turned the faucet and quickly dried himself off. He threw on a pair of dark denim jeans and a dark green t-shirt. Running a hand threw his perfect hair, he styled it so it looked neat but sexy. He walked down the hall and into the dining room where a scrumptious looking breakfast was laid out. Feeling to nervous about going back though, Draco settled for a piece of toast.
"Draco dear, do eat more." his mother said when she noticed he had barely touched his food.
"I'm fine mother really." he replied, getting up. "What's the time?" he asked.
"It's about a quarter till ." Narcissa replied.
"Well I've got to go." Draco said, giving his mother a kiss.
"Would you like me to come with me?" she asked.
"No that won't be necessary mother." Draco said, grabbing his trunk. And before Narcissa could respond, Draco had apparetd away.
The Golden Trio and Ginny fought their way through the crowded train station.
"We can never arrive early for the Hogwarts express can we?" Hermione laughed.
"Well if the boys could learn to pack before the morning we leave, maybe we could." Ginny said, throwing her brother and boyfriend a dirty look. Harry put his arms up in defense and Ron rolled his eyes. The four finally arrived at the barrier and quickly ran through, eager to board the Hogwarts express.
"Isn't she beautiful." Harry said, gazing at the scarlet train. They hopped on the train and found an empty compartment. Ron and Harry both helped their girlfriends with their trucks and they all sat down. About five minutes later their door slid open and a familiar round headed boy joined them.
"Hi Neville." They all said, embracing him in a hug.
"Hey guys." he replied, taking a seat next to Harry. They felt the train start moving and they knew it must be leaving. "So, how has your break been?" Ginny asked Neville.
"It's been good, I spent a good portion of it helping to rebuild Hogwarts." he replied.
"We wanted to, we just couldn't." Hermione said. Neville nodded his head understandingly.
"I know what you mean, it was hard for me at first too. But hey, someone had to do it." he said smiling. Neville over the years had become much braver then he was eight years ago, he was no longer the wimpy dork, now he was the courageous lion that the sorting hat knew he would someday become. They five talked for awhile and were visited by many friends. Hermione sat reading when suddenly she remembered….
"I have to go!" Hermione said standing up.
"Where?" Ron asked, getting up beside her.
"Head meeting, I received a note from Professor McGonagall earlier asking to meet in the Head's
compartment at fifteen after four." Hermione replied, quickly exiting the compartment. Hermione fast walked down the trains long hallway, stopping at the door with a golden engraved plaque which read in bold lettering: Heads Compartment. Slowly, Hermione slid the door open, nervous to see who Head boy would be.
"You?" Hermione said shocked, when she saw Draco sitting there.
Draco rolled his eyes. "Granger, I would think a girl as smart as you could think of something more intellectual then that." Now it was Hermione's turn to roll her eyes.
"Malfoy is this a joke? Please tell me I'm not seriously stuck living with you all year?" Draco smirked. "Granger, I don't exactly fancy living with a mud blood like you all year either." Hermione gave him a dirty look but before she could rebuttle Professor McGonagall entered.
"Glad to see you both here and I hope you enjoyed your term." she said with a smile. The two nodded and she continued. "Now as you both know, you two have been chosen as Heads and it is your responsibility to set a good example for all of the other students to follow. Now I know the two of you aren't exactly on friendly terms but your going to have to fake it while your out in public, I don't care what goes down later in your head dorms but it better stay there." she said sternly. Again the two nodded. "Now the head dorms are located in the tower next to the astronomy tower. Your password will be wolfs bane and your curfew is eleven. I wish you luck on your first term."
Professor McGonagall said what she needed and left. Hermione, not wanting to spend anymore time with Malfoy then necessary, followed close behind. Angrily pushing her own compartment door open, Hermione sat down next to Ron.
"What's wrong love?" he asked, putting an arm around her.
"Malfoy." she replied simply.
"What did he do?" Harry and Ron both asked together with angry looks on their faces.
"Nothing, at least not yet. I'm stuck with him as Head boy." she sighed.
"Maybe he has changed since the war." Ginny said, trying to boost her spirits.
"We'll see." Hermione replied, hoping her friend was right.
"Granger as Head girl, that's going to be hell mate!" Blaise said, as Draco explained how his meeting went.
"I know, she's bloody awful." Draco said while shaking his head.
"Though she has gotten more attractive." Blaise added. "I saw her getting on the train, but she was wrapped around that weasel." Draco shook his head, despite what he though about her he still knew she could do better then that dim witted buffoon. The train ride was slow and painful. Draco had to endure several hours of Pansy whining about just about anything you could imagine. Finally after what felt like an eternity, they arrived at Hogwarts. Draco, Blaise, Pansy, and a few others jumped into a carriage together. Draco starred out the window toward the castle, dreading what lied ahead.
Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I'm sorry for the wait but I've been parting! Please review! Thanks, J.
