A/N 1: I'm so sorry it took me so long to get this out I just had a lot of things come up plus I kinda wanted to make you guys wait a while for it. I just have that kind of sense of humor, but here it is what you guys have been waiting for.
Chapter 3
Hermione awoke first and then she gently woke Ginny up so they could get ready to head to Diagon Ally. "Ginny don't go back to sleep we have to get ready so we can head for the train and you know you want breakfast so hurry so we can go.
At hearing the word ''breakfast'' Ginny quickly got herself ready. "Alright Hermione I'm ready and I'm hungry so let's go downstairs and see what your mom cooked up."
"OK just let me put my shoes on then we can go down." Having finished tying her shoe up both the girls went downstairs to see Hermione's mom putting the pancake on a tower. Hermione looked at Ginny beside her and her face was all smiles, Hermione just shook her head as both the girls took a seat at the table as Hermione's mom set their plates for them.
When everyone had everything they needed Hermione's mom finally sat down to eat herself. During breakfast was very quiet and awkward and Hermione knew why her parents didn't know if she had told Ginny yet about her. So to ease all the silence that was going on Hermione said, "Mum, dad she knows so you guys can stop being so quiet."
Hermione's parents released a breath that she was sure they had been holding ever since they had walked into the kitchen. "Oh OK good", they then looked at Ginny who was still eating not paying attention to anything that Hermione and her parents were talking about, her concern was all about the pancakes. When Ginny finally noticed that she was being watched everyone started laughing including Ginny.
When everyone had finished laughing Hermione's parent's voice turned serious. "Ginny, Hermione told us that she has shared her secret with you; I know we don't have to tell you how important it is that no one else finds out unless Hermione decides she wants to tell them."
"Mum, Dad stop it she gets it, I trust Ginny I know she would never tell."
"Hermione were not doubting that she is trust worthy we just want to make sure she knows how serious this is", her mum said.
"Hermione it's OK your mum is just worried I mean this is a really big secret", she said patting Hermione's hand that was on the table. "And to answer your question Mr and Mrs Granger I know how big of a secret this is, and I'm not going to let you or Hermione down by letting anyone find out. I'm going to help her as much as I can during this time."
"Good that's what we want to hear; sorry for coming down on you so hard and we appreciate you helping our daughter", Hermione's dad said.
"No problem, plus I think it might even be a little fun", she said laughing.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
Draco woke up pretty early so he could get ready and head over to Blaise's house so they could go to King's Cross together. He dressed quickly then headed downstairs to get a quick breakfast then he would go over to Blaise's.
When he got downstairs his parents were already eating their breakfast. "Good morning", he said as he took his seat.
"Good morning" both his parents said to him. "So what time are you going over to Blaise's", his mother said.
"I'm leaving in a little bit; I just wanted to get something quick to eat and say goodbye to you and father."
"Oh well that's good." Setting down her fork his mother said in a serious tone, "Draco honey did you tell anyone about yourself."
Draco looked up at his mum, "umm yes was I not supposed to. I only told one person."
"No it's OK it's good that you told someone me and your father don't want you to feel alone going through this. Who did you tell darling."
"Oh, well I told Blaise."
"Oh? And how did he take the news", his father said to him
"He actually took it very well; he was kinda excited he thinks this will be good for me he says he wants to help me find her too."
"Oh well that's nice of him and honey please do me a favour during all this."
"What is it mother?"
"Please keep an open mind about all this, whomever; this girl might be keep an open mind because it could be the person you least except."
"OK mother I will. I promise"
After eating a light quick breakfast and talking with his parents he stood up and headed over to his mother and gave her a kiss on the cheek and gave her a hug then he walked over to his father and they gave each other a very manly hug and then he left.
When he got over to Blaise's house Blaise was waiting for him in the floo room. "Took you long enough are you ready to go."
"Sorry I had to have breakfast and say goodbye to my parents and we had a little talk about the whole veela thing, but yes I'm ready to go."
"OK well let's go." When they got there it was so busy with students and their parents saying goodbye to each other they both wanted to avoid having to go through the big fuss and crowds so they decided to just get onto the train and find a compartment so they could just sit and chill.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
After talking for a little more Hermione realized that it was time to head to Diagon Ally so they wouldn't miss the train. They both put their trucks in the car and then they were on their way to the station.
When Hermione and Ginny got to Diagon Ally they said goodbye to Hermione's parents they then immediately headed for the station so they could go to platform 9 ¾. When they got there it was as busy as it always was. So Hermione and Ginny started walking toward the train when they heard their names being called they both turned around and say Harry and the whole Wealsey gang. They looked at each other with smiles on their face then they both took off in a run going toward their family. When they reached them they were both engulfed into hugs by everyone. After they got finished with the hugs they all walked onto the train together to find a compartment.
It wasn't long before they found one that was empty so they could all fit. Harry and Ron sat on one side and Hermione and Ginny sat on the other. When the cart came along they all passed up any candy or food that it had on it. It was getting to quiet for Hermione so she finally broke the silence. "So how was everyone's summer?"
"It was good Hermione, Ron and I practiced our Quidditch the whole time. I know for sure that Gryffindor is going to win the cup."
"Yea I think it is too."
"So Hermione, how was your summer besides all the studying we all know you did, that got a laugh out of everyone and the fact that you are head girl", said Ron
"It was the same nothing special happened I just spent a lot of time with my parents and studying of course", she smiled
"Yea who do you think is going to be Head Boy?"
"I have no idea maybe it will be a boy from Gryffindor or a boy from Ravenclaw."
"Yea let's just hope that it isn't a git from Slytherin."
"Yea you don't want to be stuck with someone from that House for a whole year."
"Yea."
Suddenly the door to their compartment was slid open and they saw a little first year standing scared in front of them.
"Yes can we help you", said Ginny in a motherly tone.
"Um, yes sorry to bother you but Hermione Granger and Ron Wealsey are wanted in the Heads compartment", he said in a scared voice.
"OK thanks. See you later guys come on Ron let's get going."
Hermione and Ron were soon in the Head compartment were they saw all the other prefects. Hermione was looking for a boy with a Head boy badge on when she spotted it. Her head then moved up from the chest of the boy to see what face belonged to it when she saw it was shocked "Malfoy"
"Granger", he said with a smirk on his face.
"You're the Head boy."
"Wow, Granger you really are smart I'm so happy to see that you have put all that together in less than a minute."
Hermione was about to say something else when Professor Dumbledore came in. They all took seats in the compartment as he began to talk about what their duties were and when they would be having their first meeting to set up the rounds schedule for the Prefects.
When Dumbledore was finished he told them that they could leave.
When Hermione heard that she quickly got up she didn't want to be in Malfoy's presence any more that she really had to be. She was almost out the door when she heard Professor Dumbledore call her back. She slowly turned to him and she found him smiling at her so she walked back over to him but not before telling Ron that he could go back to Ginny and Harry. When she looked back over to Dumbledore she noticed that Malfoy was still in the room too and he was talking to a Prefect, Blaise Zabini.
When Blaise left Dumbledore told them both to sit in front of him. "I asked you two to stay behind because I wanted to talk to you.
"What about Professor."
"Well, Granger if you would shut up he could get out what he needed to say."
"Shut it Malfoy", Hermione said sticking out her tongue.
Smirking he said, "well Granger if you wanted to French kiss me all you had to do was ask I could teach you how to use it the proper way."
Hearing him saying all that made Hermione shut up quick and she put her head down and her whole face turned the same colour as Ginny's hair.
When she looked back up she saw that Professor Dumbledore was smiling at them both but he then started talking again, "well since you two are our Head students this year I wanted to let you know of the importance of house unity this year. I would like you two to try to get along and be a good example for the younger students. This means I would like less fights between you two and in turn I'm hoping that will mean less fights between the Gryffindors and the Slytherins."
"Yes sir", they both said
"Good I expect nothing but good things coming from this year."
Hermione got up and tried to leave once again but Dumbledore stopped her again. "Miss Granger I would like the Head students to stay in the Heads compartment", he said smiling at her.
"Oh sorry Professor, OK"
"Good" and with that he was gone and Hermione and Draco were left alone.
They didn't say anything to each other the rest of the trip both heads filled with thoughts. Draco's was filled with thoughts about how he was going to mind his mate and what she would be like. Draco hoped that she would be smart and sexy of course he wanted to be attracted to his mate at every angle. He was also thinking about the sexual banter he got into with Granger he didn't know what came over him to say such things to her, all he knew was that it was fun and he might try to pencil that in every once in a while. Hermione's head was filled with thoughts about how she has to be stuck alone in a compartment with Malfoy, she was also thinking about how she was going to find her mate and what he was going to be like, she wanted him to be nice and someone she could be on the same wavelength in every way. Finding him would be difficult but she was up to the challenge. Her head also was trying to figure out what Malfoy was doing when he suggested all that stuff about her tongue that completely caught her off guard.
They soon arrived at Hogwarts; a smile immediately came upon her face knowing she had just arrived at her second home. She quickly headed off the train so she could begin her first Head duty which was to make sure all the first years got into the boats safely. She soon saw Malfoy coming off the train getting to work too; looking at him she thought good thing he isn't making me do all the work. When they were both done they headed to the Heads carriage to head to Hogwarts.
When she got inside it was like she had never been there before a small smile graced her lips she loved being at Hogwarts. She then looked toward the Gryffindor table looking for her best friends, when she spotted them she walked quickly over to them; she sat beside Ginny and across from Harry.
"Hey Hermione why didn't you come back to the compartment", asked Ron?
"Professor Dumbledore wanted me to stay in the Heads compartment."
"Why" asked Harry?
She then told them everything that Dumbledore had said to her.
"So you mean to tell us that you have to actually get along with Malfoy", asked Ron?
"Yep, but I think this could actually be good, this means no more having to deal with Slytherin gits and I for one am looking forward to not having to deal with stupid plots they may have against us."
"I agree with Hermione I think this could end up being a good thing", Ginny voiced up.
"Yea we'll see, and who says that they will even agree with this whole truce thing that Dumbledore has set up."
"Well I guess I will try and talk with him."
"Are you sure that is sure a good idea."
"I'm pretty sure Malfoy is not going to do anything that could get points taken away from Slytherin or lose his Head badge."
"Yea I guess you are right, just be careful."
"Don't worry I will be, now hush they are starting the sorting."
At that they all turned their heads toward the front so they could see the new students that would be sorted into each House. At the end of the sorting ceremony Dumbledore stood up and gave his usual speech to the whole room then he said, "And now I would like to introduce our Head students this year from the Gryffindor House Head Girl Hermione Granger.'' When hearing her name Hermione stood up so everyone could see her the whole school erupted into cheers for her instead of the Slytherin's of course. ''And from the Slytherin House Head Boy Draco Malfoy", when hearing his name Draco stood up and his house clapped and a few girls from Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw clapped for him he just smirked at them all, then he sat down.
When he was done with his speech Dumbledore dismissed to their dormitories. The Prefects took the first years and everyone else just left except Hermione and Malfoy they knew they had to wait for Dumbledore to show them where their room was.
When everyone had left Dumbledore walked over to the students and he silently walked away from them expecting them to follow him and they did. He lead them up to the seventh floor a little further from the Room of Requirements, he then stopped in front of a picture frame with a lion and a dragon standing together he then spoke one word 'Watchtower' , which was their password and the picture frame swung aside for them to enter.
When she got inside Hermione eyes bugged out her head she couldn't believe how beautiful it looked the couches and arm chairs were all black and it had a big fireplace that was blazing with fire, it even had a little kitchen in it. Hermione was just amazed at everything she saw in the room.
"Wow Granger didn't your parents ever teach you that you shouldn't leave your mouth open like that something could fly into it", he said laughing.
"Bite me Malfoy."
"Well Granger OK but only because you asked so nicely", he said giving her the Malfoy smirk.
When Hermione heard that she quickly closed her mouth and turned her attention back to Dumbledore.
"Well students as you guys can see this is your Head dormitories. Miss Granger you are up the stairs to the right and Mr Malfoy you are up the stairs and to the left and you two will be sharing a bathroom. As you heard your password is 'Watchtower'. I hope your rooms are up to your likings and with that I will leave you two to get settle into your new room's goodnight."
"Goodnight Professor", said Hermione
When Hermione turned back around Malfoy was staring at her and she thought that now was as good as any time to bring up the truce.
"Listen Malfoy I think we should do what Dumbledore told us to do about the whole getting along thing so I was wondering if we could call a truce between Gryffindor and Slytherin."
Malfoy just stood and looked at her for the longest time then he said, "how about this Granger we act all nice in front of the whole school so that the others follow our lead and get along but I think in the place of our rooms you act like you and I will act like me."
Hermione thought about it for a while before she said, "OK Malfoy but let's just keep this to ourselves", she said with a fake smile gracing her features.
"Fine with me Granger", he then turned around to go up to his room and Hermione followed going up to her room. They both shut their doors at the same time, they changed into their sleep wear Draco just sleeping in his boxers and Hermione pulling on a tank top and shorts, they climbed into bed and both laid their head on their pillows wondering what their mate situations were going to bring them this year and How they were going to convince everyone else at school that they weren't enemies but most certainly were not friends. They both knew that time would reveal all when they least expected it.
A/N 2: Ok I'm done that took forever to get done but I've done it. Leave a review I love hearing what you guys have to say about my writing. I hope it doesn't take me forever to get the next chapter out.
