Draco's View
He sat down on the comfortable seat of the prefect's compartment only to find it opened again several minutes later by a beau- Gryffindor.
"Malfoy." "Granger."
She took a seat in front him and looked out the window.
He raised his eyebrows and smirked. She had definitely changed over the holidays. But he appreciated the way she was last time anyway. No! He would not have thoughts like that. She is a mudblood, way to lowly for his pureblood status.
"What brings you here today, mudblood?" Draco sneered.
She simply gestured to her prefect's badge and scowled. "You know, Malfoy, us humans have brains for a reasons. Yes don't look so surprised. Although I highly doubt you've ever used yours."
He was taken aback but hurriedly sneered, "You know, Hermione, you're merely a mud-" he paused mid-sentence, surprised he'd used her first name. She too, looked shocked.
"Well I'm sorry to offend you, pureblood." Hermione regained her composure and sniffed.
At that moment, the compartment door opened and McGonagall walked in with the other prefects. As they all settled down, McGonagall cleared her throat loudly and the compartment fell silence at once.
"As you all know, this is your last year and- Mr. Malfoy I suggest you do not stare at Ms. Granger here. As I was saying, this is your last year and as you are all prefects…" Draco blocked out McGonagall's voice as she droned on.
"Now as for who are the Head prefects," McGonagall smiled slightly and Draco thought he saw a twinkle in her eye, "The Head prefects will be Ms. Hermione Granger and Mr. Draco Malfoy."
Gasps could be heard. Draco glanced swiftly at Hermione and saw her eyes widen. McGonagall continued, "You both shall share a common room at the prefect's headquarters. Now, I expect you both to have full responsibility and make all your decisions wisely." McGonagall gave a curt nod and walked out. There were murmurs and everyone filed out of the compartment leaving Draco and Hermione alone.
"Well Draco," Hermione put out her hand, "We must as well learn to bear each other for one more year." Draco hesitated but shook her hand. Wait… had she called him Draco? He… he actually liked it. Not that he'd admit it.