Dear Diary,
I found out today that the pretty girl from Gryffindor is a muggleborn. Blaise thought I fainted; I was so pale. It was such as shock, and I was disappointed. She was very smart, and very pretty. She is sometimes nice to me, when we are alone. But I am mean to her, because she is a muggleborn, and friends with my enemies, Potter and Weasley.
Two days ago was Halloween, and Hermione was not at the feast. I went to find her, and she was stuck in a bathroom, with a troll. I was so scared for her, and was about to go and help her, when her friends arrived. Potty and Weasel managed to save her, and I was still hiding around the corner; watching. I am such a coward. But I think I really like Hermione. I insult her a lot more than her best friends, because I do not want anyone to know that I like her. If father heard about it then he would definitely disown me. I heard that now Hermione is friends with Potty and Weasel, because they saved her. I wish I did.
We had our flying lesson a few weeks back. I realised Harry is alright on a broomstick, but I was glad that he was taken away by the professor. I saw Hermione look terrified for him when he was in the air though. I wish she looked at me like that.
I miss home. Hogwarts is great, but I prefer the larger, more expensive looking, rooms of Malfoy Manor.
I got trapped by Peeved this afternoon, and he started throwing stuff at me. I dropped my wand and couldn't get away, when Hermione came around the corner. She ran up to the poltergeist and shot a spell at him. Peeves shrieked and started cussing, before he buzzed away.
Hermione helped me clear up the things Peeves threw, and asked if I was alright. I glared at her and I insulted her. She stared at me and ran away, most likely crying. She helped me and I insulted her. I feel so bad, I'm such a prick.
Helios brings me lots of candy from home every day, and all my friends admire me for it. I like being at the centre of attention, but I notice Hermione doesn't get any post apart from the daily prophet. It's most likely because her parents are muggles, and do not send post like we do. So I sent her some candy at dinner today, with a note that said 'sorry'. I didn't sign it, but I think she knew it was me. She looked at me and smiled when Potty and Weasel were busy shoving food into their mouths.
Potter had been made seeker for Gryffindor. I was very mad when I found out. I thought he was being punished, not rewarded by McGonagall. He is such an attention loving, show-off.
I don't like pretending that I hate Hermione Granger, but I don't know what to do.
Sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
