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Harry, Hermione and Draco spent the afternoon talking about who could have leaked the information on Draco. They came to the conclusion that it had to be someone within the order or someone who was close with his parents. The article wasn't exactly the best piece of publicity for the Malfoy family but Draco was sure his parents wouldn't go to the press with this. They would be shamed. So it was either an Order member or a Death Eater. Neither was a good.

Hermione and Harry left at 5 pm when Harry announced that he had to get back before the Dursleys. Hermione made an excuse to leave as well, as she felt uncomfortable being there with Harry and didn't want to be there without him. Just as they were leaving Draco called out for Hermione to stay. Harry nodded to his brother and gave his best friend a hug and whispered in her ear.

"It's ok." Harry hastily gave her a peck on the cheek and left the room. Hermione, unsure of what to do, lingered in the door way, waiting for him to say something.

"You don't have to be afraid of me, Granger. I'm not going to hurt you." He tried to make eye contact with her to convey his message but she very pointedly averted her eyes.

"I know, Malfoy." She couldn't think of anything to say. She had never been afraid of Malfoy in their younger years, but as they grew up, he became more of a threat. He knew all kinds of dark magic and she knew that if they got into a fight he could easily over power her. She knew he had all kinds of training in order to become a Death Eater, so when she said I know, she was lying. She just couldn't let him know that.

"I also wanted to say, thank you for coming here with Harry. I know it means a lot to him and I know that we have never been on good terms, but I appreciate it. I would also like to put everything behind us and start fresh." Again he never took his eyes off of her. She was feeling unnerved by it and ran a hand through her hair.

"Well Harry is like a brother to me and I won't abandon him. As for starting fresh, it'll be hard but for Harry's sake I guess we should try."

"Good." He smiled a little at her awkwardness. "Bye, Granger."

"Bye, Malfoy." Draco smiled even bigger when she shut the door behind her. She was so uncomfortable around him. He couldn't blame her though. He felt weird having her sit on his bed the whole time. She wasn't the same girl he remembered though. She was still a know-it-all and she still had a bossy attitude but she seemed to be able to control it better. Draco noticed how she kept pulling her bangs out of her eyes and getting annoyed with them. Her hair in general was different. It was still big but it was in uniform curls now. Her body had grown into itself also. Draco mentally slapped himself for looking at his brothers best friends like that but he couldn't help it. His musings over Hermione were interrupted when Remus came in with his dinner.

Hermione was lying in her bed thinking of her afternoon. She was still getting used to the fact that Harry wasn't an only child. He had a brother and that said brother was Draco Malfoy. Hermione couldn't stand Draco because of his incessant teasing about her blood status, but now he was a half-blood. She wondered how he felt about that. Hermione was curious about him and curious about the relationship that Harry had formed with him. They seemed to get along good and all the former petty grudges they held against each other were gone. Draco seemed more mature both mentally and physically then she remembered. He was well mannered the whole time she was there and even thanked her for coming by, albeit for Harry's sake, not his. His body was well toned from what she could tell. He had broad shoulders and strong looking arms. Hermione couldn't help but think he looked good, despite the cut he still had on his forehead from the attack he escaped from the manor. Hermione groaned and rolled out of bed before she could continue on thinking this way.

A few days passed since Hermione's visit to Grimmauld with Harry and Draco; she was still having a hard time remembering he was Harry's brother. Once again, her mind was filled with thoughts of who could have outted Draco and Harry's secret. She had even made a list of everyone that was staying at Grimmauld. Her list was over 15 people long but none of them had a motive that she could find. She couldn't make a list of the Death Eaters that were there because obviously she didn't know. There was a tapping on the window that broke her through her thoughts. She let the owl in and noticed the letters it was holding. Hogwarts.

Dear,

Miss Hermione Granger

Congratulations on receiving Head Girl this year. You worked hard and you will be expected to keep up that kind of discipline. Enclosed is your badge and list of required items for this year. You are expected to be on the train by 11 am and be ready to patrol the younger years. If you shall have any questions, fell free to owl.

Headmistress,

Minerva McGonagll

Hermione was pleased with her position as Head Girl. She had indeed worked hard to be awarded this honor. Just as she was going through her list of requirements there was another owl that flew through the window.

Hermione,

I just got my letter. You should come and stay at Grimmauld with me. I left the Dursley's for the summer. Finally. I'll be glad when I don't have to go back there next summer. I wrote to Ron also but all things considering, I don't think he'll come. Let me know soon.

Love,

Harry

Hermione agreed with Harry, she didn't think Ron would accept the invitation. He was too stubborn. But she wasn't, well yes she was, but not when her friend needed her. She quickly wrote Harry a reply stating that'd she be there tonight.