Characters are OOC.
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"I haven't seen you in two whole days", said Draco Malfoy accusingly. His relationship with Hermione wasn't exactly 'friend status'; he claimed she was an insufferable bitch while she went around calling him a foul-mouthed git and when they fought over anything, they'd have their wands drawn at the other's neck.
They didn't get along three out of five times but as for the other two, they were quite civil and their arguments were endearing, as observed by Draco's mother. However, it ought to be noted that Narcissa Malfoy's interpretation of 'endearing' varied from that of others.
In Ginny's words, the Malfoy matron had a strange sense of humour while the Weasley girl herself absolutely destested Draco and wished he didn't inflict his presence on Hermione.
Key word: wished. It didn't happen seeing as Harry Potter was on fairly good terms with the blonde prat and said prat was often included in their gatherings.
Hermione rolled her eyes. "I've been busy", she said, covering a yawn with her hand.
"Apparently!" huffed Draco. "So bloody busy with work that you've forgotten that you have a life, eh, Granger?"
"Puh-lease, ferret boy, don't insinuate that I don't have a life. I do and it's very fulfilling, especially my job. You see, we have this new patient in our care and he's under-going treatment for quite a rare dark spell."
The twenty four year old Slytherin raised an eyebrow. "He?" he questioned.
"Yep, he is a young man", replied Hermione, making herself comfortable on the sofa in the auror office.
"You're interested in this... 'young man'?"
"What?" she sat up. "Nooo. Eww, he's just seventeen."
"So?"
"He is just a child; my patient, Malfoy!"
"Discussing Hermione's newfound patient, huh? asked Harry, entering the office and seating himself next to his best friend. "He gave my poor son quite a scare and as for my fiancee, she's repeatedly saying that this Scorpius bloke looks like someone we know but she hasn't figured out who. She's slightly perplexed as he seemed to know her.'Called her Mrs. Potter'."
"You and Gin have been together for five years now", pointed out Hermione. "It's not wrong of people to assume you're married."
"I don't know."
"Maybe it's someone from Hogwarts?" suggested Draco. "He could've been a first year while we were there."
"We looked him up", informed Hermione. "He didn't attend Hogwarts or any institute of magical education, for that matter. We don't know anything about him except his first name and age and he could be lying about that as well. It's like he doesn't exist on any records and he's not sharing any information either."
"Is that so?" this piped Harry's interest, looking from Hermione to Draco. "Considering the circumstances he was found in and the fact that he's undergone an illegal hex, maybe the aurors ought to look into the matter."
"He could be one of those lunatics who believe in You-Know-Who", said Draco, "maybe he's the child of some death eater. According to Father, there are numerous people who used to be in his circle that want to ressurrect the Dark Lord and it's possible that this Scorpius fellow- "
"Child of a death eater?" Hermione's tone sharpened and she didn't allow Draco to continue. "What makes you say that, Draco Malfoy? This teenager is the one who is injured and without even knowing him, you're saying he's one of those fanatics who believe that their beloved Lord Voldemort isn't dead. In case you have forgotten, your father used to be that monster's companion back in the past... Of all people to make such accusations!"
"Until I came and suppposedly saved the day", said Harry, a frown marring his face as he absentmindedly touched his lightning shaped scar. "Quite strange how I was able to destroy Voldemort while I was an infant but that's besides the point right now. Come on Malfoy, Hermione's got a point. It's been twenty three years since that killer has been gone and the last time we heard of anyone believing in his existence was over a decade ago. If you're so concerned, you should head over and interrogate him. Maybe he's hiding from someone or something and perhaps he needs assistance."
"Why do I associate with these Gryffindors?" questioned Draco out loud, throwing his hands up in the air. They had a very good habit of making him feel like shit at times.
"Because Pansy is married to the Weasel and during her courtship period, she forced us to make amends", added Blaise Zabini as he stopped and tossed a pile of paperwork on Draco's lap.
"Why did we listen to her?" wondered Draco.
He may have changed into a better person since fifth year, thought Hermione. After all, he was no longer into Pure-blood supremacy nor did he go around calling Muggle-borns that nasty degrading name 'Mud-blood' and the fact that Harry saved Draco's life from his uncle, Rodolphus Lestrange, the blonde had certainly matured but he could be quite a prick when he wanted.
Other than that, the ferret was tolerable.
At times.
"She's a horror, that woman", said Blaise solemnly, "and unfortunately we're friends with her."
Yes, I am taking liberties with this story. Hence it is an alternate universe tale. To clear things, Voldemort hasn't re-surfaced ever since baby Harry defeated him and people believe that Voldy won't return. Yep, they're in for a surprise.
Rivalries still exist but other than that, all seems to be good in these people's lives.
Very different from the original version? True.