A/N: I'm back to uploading more chapters! I'm reading through and editing before posting, since it's been so long since I wrote the first part. Hope you are enjoying it so far!

Another Saturday came all too quickly with another day spent in the library. This time, Hermione was joined by Ginny and Luna, who were currently both busy with their Divination charts.

"I still can't believe you're taking N.E.W.T. level Divination," sighed Hermione, shaking her head.

Ginny shrugged, "It's fun. And it's taught by a Centaur! Even you have to admit that that's cool."

"OK, I admit, I'd like to take maybe one class with an Centaur, but not a whole year's worth. And especially not with homework for it. It's just a waste of time."

"Well, that's what I think about Ancient Runes, but I don't make fun of you for taking it," said Ginny.

Hermione chuckled, "Yes you do!"

"Oh yeah, that's right," giggled Ginny.

As the girls settled down from their giggle-fit, Hermione had a feeling that Draco had just entered the library, even though she didn't even have to look up to see him. She did chance a glance though, and noticed he was frowning in her direction, then sat at an empty table, alone, two away from hers.

Luna looked up from her chart, glancing around, "What was that?"

"What was what?" asked Ginny, working on her own chart again.

"I felt something in the air.. I can't put my finger on it.." she continued to look around, then shrugged when she didn't spot anything, and went back to her homework.

Hermione watched her curiously before continuing her own work.

Later that evening, Madam Pince came around and gave all the students the five-minute warning that the Library will be closing.

Ginny yawned, "I can't believe I just spent a perfectly good Saturday in the library." She grumbled as she packed away her things.

"Look at it this way," interjected Hermione, "You don't have to worry about homework for the rest of the weekend."

"Which is exactly why I plan on not lifting a single book tomorrow," Ginny said as she slung her backpack over her shoulder.

"Are you not coming?" Luna asked Hermione as she gathered her belongings as well.

Hermione shook her head, "No. I'm going to stay and review some stuff for a bit longer."

"But," started Ginny, confused "the library is closing…"

"One of the perks of being Head Girl, I can stay later and lock up when I'm done," said Hermione with a smile.

"Oh… ok," Ginny looked around and saw that Draco was still at his table as well. She turned back to Hermione, "Does the Head Boy have the same privileges?"

"Yes, why?"

"Because I don't think Malfoy's leaving either. Are you sure you want to stay here…. alone… with him?"

Hermione shrugged, "It wouldn't be the first time. We mostly just ignore each other."

Ginny bit her lip and looked between Hermione and Draco, "Are you sure?"

"Ginny, leave the library before I have to dock you points," said Hermione teasingly.

"Fine, I'll go. But make sure you hex him good if he tries anything," Ginny said as she and Luna walked away.

Once Ginny, Luna, and Madam Pince left the Library, Draco gathered his things and went over to Hermione's table, setting his things down.

Hermione just frowned at him. He looked at her and said, "What? Gonna hex me for sitting with you?"

"You overheard that, huh?" she asked.

"Well, she wasn't being quiet about it," said Draco, opening up his textbook and beginning to read.

Hermione bit her lip, "Look Mal-"

"It's fine," he snapped, a bit too harshly than he meant.

Hermione nodded and went back to studying. She checked her watch a little while later and and said, "I'm going to head out. It's my turn to do rounds tonight," she said, gathering her things.

"Have fun with that," muttered Draco, who started gathering his own belongings.

"I happen to like my duties," she said hotly.

"Whatever you say, Granger," he said.

She glared at him, "At least I take my responsibilities seriously, unlike you, who doesn't even pay attention to his surroundings. It's supposed to be an honor to be Head-"

"Honor? Honor?" snapped Draco, "You can't be that thick."

Hermione stammered, "Wha-"

"I didn't get the title of Head Boy because it's something I deserved. No, I got it because it was the safest option for me if I returned to school. That's it," he said, grabbing his bag and storming off.

Hermione just stared after him, confused. It wasn't until she heard the doors shut behind him that she got up and ran after him.

"Malfoy... Malfoy, wait!" she called, catching up to him.

He stopped and sighed, waiting for her. When she got his side, he continued walking and she followed.

"What do you mean? 'Safest option'?" she asked.

"I thought you were the smartest witch in our year, Granger," he said, shaking his head. When she still gave him a confused look he said, "Being Head Boy means I get my own private dormitory, instead of having to share with all the other Slytherins. Slytherins whose parents are either dead or in Azkaban after the battle because they were Death Eaters. Notice how I'm not in Azkaban? Ya, they notice too and most of them are pissed off about it."

She frowned, stopping at the entrance to her room, "Is that why those other Slytherin boys keep bothering you?"

Draco just shrugged.

"But…" said Hermione, "I'm sure that's not the only reason why… McGonagall said-"
"She probably meant all that too, but I'm not stupid enough to believe I deserved this position," he said, cutting her off and heading towards his own quarters. "Have fun on your rounds," he said as he entered his room and shut the door behind him.

As Hermione did her rounds, she thought about what Draco said and realized it made sense and silently berated herself for not realizing it herself. She almost knocked on his door on the way back to her room, but she was unsure of what to say. Instead, she walked passed swiftly and she could have sworn she caught the scent of gingerbread as she passed his room.