I arrived at King's Cross Station at 10:45 to meet with Professor McGonagall and discuss what my duties as head girl would entail. I wasn't particularly thrilled to be taking on this role but I didn't want to turn McGonagall down when she had done so much for Harry, Ron and I.
I walked onto the platform and joined the witch where she was standing. The war had taken its effect on her as she was looking haggard and tired. "It's good to see you Miss Granger." She smiled kindly but it didn't reach her eyes. "The head boy should be joining us soon and then we can commence this brief meeting." I had completely forgotten about the head boy; I wondered who it could be that I would have to share a dorm with for the year. I heard footsteps approaching and I turned my head only to be met by the most dazzling grey eyes for the second time that day.
"Professor." He nodded towards her in acknowledgement. "Granger." He gave me a small smile before McGonagall started talking about all of our duties and events we would have to organise.
Before long, the Hogwarts Express was on its way to the school and all the pupils were safely on board with the help of me and Draco. After a quick meeting with the prefects, we made our way to the heads compartment of the train, where we had stowed our trunks before the other students had arrived. I collapsed onto one of the seats next to the window and brought my knees up to my chest. Draco took the seat opposite and stared absently out of the window. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but something about him was different. There had been many rumours speculating that him and his family were completely changed, they even lived within a muggle community apparently! I didn't notice that I had been staring until he shifted his gaze to mine and I immediately looked down, blushing furiously. "I like the hair, Granger." In an attempt to start afresh, I had dyed my hair dark brown and had edgy, razor layers put in it.
"Thanks. I wanted a change."
"Well it looks good." I smiled and he turned to look back out the window. I got out my IPod and listened to All Time Low whilst analysing the conversation that just took place between Draco and I. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on the window. Before I knew it, I was drifting off to sleep.
We climbed through the rubble that was the school before reaching the main hall. That was when the screams hit us. People were sobbing, wailing and whimpering all around us as we took in the scene before us. There were people everywhere; lying on stretchers, being nursed or crying over their deceased. I heard Ron's sharp intake of breath and I followed his gaze, my eyes settling on the ginger teen lying perfectly still on a stretcher, almost too still… No! No, it couldn't be. Not Fred, please not Fred.
I followed Ron as he ran to his family gathered around Fred's body, my vision blurred by tears and my body racked with sobs. We reached the Weasley's and Ron was engulfed in a hug from Molly Weasley. They cried silently in each other's arms and it was such a painful sight but it was nowhere near as bad as the look on George's face. He looked deader than George, his eyes were sunken, his face was ashen and it looked as if he had aged 10 years. It broke my heart and I couldn't help but let out a quiet sob as the family comforted one another. "No, no, no. Not him." I kept repeating to myself, hoping that if I said it enough, it wouldn't be true.
I sat bolt upright, knocking my IPod to the floor in the process. I blinked away the tears in my eyes and came face to face with Malfoy and his stunning eyes that you just swam in. "You were having a nightmare, I thought I should wake you up." He explained, moving back to his seat.
"Oh, yeah…thanks." I replied, still mesmerised by how amazing his eyes were. "How long was I asleep for?"
"Not long, only about 45 minutes."
"Oh ok, I best go change into my robes then." I stood and gathered my robes from my trunk before heading towards the door. A hand caught my wrist, stopping me and I turned round curiously.
"We can talk about it if you want. You nightmare, I mean." I was startled by the blonde's sudden kindness.
"I'm ok." I said smiling at him. "Thanks though." And with that I turned and exited the compartment.