A/N: Big thanks to my reviewers and subscribers! I never expected so many people to like the story so quickly. And I realize Dumbledore should be gone in their 7th year, but I just couldn't have a Hogwarts without Dumbledore. I even cried during the movie! :,[ Anyway, dorkyness aside, here we are: Chapter 3! Finally at Hogwarts! Kind of short ((sorry!)). Mostly a basic chapter with a little twist in the end. ;] Enjoy and review!
As Hermione sat watching the first years be sorted, she noticed Professor Dumbledore's gaze kept moving back and forth between Draco and herself. When all first years were sorted, Dumbledore stood up, smiling.
"Congratulations and welcome to Hogwarts, first years. And to all previous students, welcome back! Firstly, I'd like to remind you all that students are forbidden to enter The Dark Forrest. Secondly, I'd like to introduce this year's Head Boy and Head Girl. Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger: would you please stand?" As Draco and Hermione rose from their seats, he smiled gently at both of them. "Thank you. Now be aware that these two students may take house points from students and prefects. Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger? Would you two kindly meet with me after tonight's feast?" Dumbledore smiled at them both before continuing with his speech.
Once Hermione had sat back down, Ron nudged her with his elbow. "Good luck dealing with Malfoy everyday," he said with chuckle.
Hermione rolled her eyes at him. "Tell me about it. At least you can avoid him. I have to share a common room with him."
Ginny spoke up behind Hermione, "That's not so horrible. At least you can always stay in your room to avoid him."
Hermione giggled. "Good point. I think I might die if we had to share a bedroom."
Ron glanced over his shoulder at Draco, then back towards Hermione and Ginny. "No. He'd be the one dying if you two had to share a bedroom. I'd kill him myself."
Now Harry turned around. "I seriously doubt that. Hermione would beat you to it."
Hermione smirked. "You're probably right."
At that moment, the four long house tables became full of delicious food. The feast had begun and Ron was one of the first to start piling food onto his plate. Once everyone's plates were full, Ron was moving on for seconds.
Hermione laughed. "Ronald Weasley! I swear sometimes you eat as much as a troll." She laughed again when Ron smiled smugly at her.
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After the feast, Hermione and Draco made their way up to Dumbledore's chair at the High Table.
Dumbledore smiled as he stood up to greet them. "Ah…good evening, Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy. As you may already know, you two are expected to share a common room. The password is Equality. The painting should be easy to find. I realize it's getting late and I'm sure you're both anxious to see your new rooms, but I must advise you both to organize a patrol strategy. You will be working together so I think it best if you decide who will patrol certain parts of the castle and at what times."
Hermione nodded in agreement. "Okay. Is there anything else we should know, Professor?"
"No. I believe that's it. Goodnight Miss Granger. And goodnight to you too, Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore smiled softly at Draco.
Draco nodded. "Goodnight." He then turned around and retreated to the Head common room.
Hermione rolled her eyes as she watched Draco leave, but quickly returned Dumbledore's smile. "Goodnight, Professor," she said before turning to leave the Great Hall herself.
Just as Dumbledore had told them, the portrait that hid their common room entrance was easy to spot. It was a giant portrait of the four Hogwarts founders: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. To Hermione's surprise, the portrait displayed the four founders tightly together, looking quite peaceful. In unison, the four founders said, "Password?"
Hermione smiled. "Equality." At that moment, all four founders smiled back at her as the portrait slid away to reveal the entrance. As Hermione stepped inside, she could feel warmth coming from a fireplace. When she reached the common room, she saw that the walls were dark stone and the dark wood floors outlined a giant scarlet throw rug that was in the middle of the room. There were two mahogany leather chairs and a matching loveseat surrounding the fireplace. Tall bookshelves sat on either side of the entrance. Dark wood end tables sat at either end of the loveseat. Straight across from the entrance and on the left and right walls were doors, of which two had gold plates on them. The left door read "Head Boy" and the right door read "Head Girl." The third, Hermione assumed, was their bathroom.
Hermione had not noticed Draco come out of his own bedroom, sporting a long black bathrobe. She narrowed her eyes and sighed in disgust. "Could you, for once in your life, be somewhat considerate of other people's feelings? No one wants to see you walking around in a bathrobe!"
Draco smirked. "You're right, Granger." With that, he untied and dropped his robe on the ground, revealing his completely nude body.
Hermione screamed and covered her eyes with her hands. "Damn it, Malfoy! I have a boyfriend!" After a minute, she spread her fingers to see if he had covered himself up yet. Instead, he remained standing there uncovered and laughing wildly. This time however, she couldn't stop her self from staring. His legs and arms were perfectly toned, his fair skin was flawless, his stomach was just tight enough to see his abs, and he was certainly blessed when it came to his manhood. Quickly, Hermione shook her head and ran inside her room.
Once inside, she collapsed by her door. Tears were beginning to fall from her eyes. "I can't believe I just saw Malfoy naked! And worse, I…" she swallowed hard, "checked him out." Hermione shivered. "I can't let Ron find out about this. He'd be so upset." She then stood up and walked over to her bed. Without undressing, she laid down and hid her face under the pillow. Afraid and confused, she slowly let herself drift off to sleep, where she would continue to see Draco's body in her dreams as her cloaked mystery man.
