A/N: Seriously you guys? You are awesome! I finally got 100 reviews! You have no idea how happy I am right now! lol The only way I have to truly show my gratitude is to update, so here it is! :D

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"Why are you doing this, Malfoy?" Harry Potter questioned in between bites. He had a plate of food in his hands and continued to listen intently to Draco while he ate.

Draco just rolled his eyes and ran his hands through his hair. Hermione had known where to find the two Gryffindors without really having to think too much about it. It was raining out, so they wouldn't be on the quiditch pitch because Ron hated practicing in the rain. There was little to no chance of them being in the library. Draco was surprised though when the head girl led him to the kitchens.

"He doesn't know, Harry," Hermione said. "But I figure we might as well take advantage of the situation before it disappears."

A small smile formed on Harry's lips. "I guess you're right, and it doesn't seem like too bad of an idea."

"I don't like it," grumbled Ron from the other side of the room. He had no intention of working with Malfoy on anything.

"You don't have to like it," Malfoy spat. "But if you want to at least try and help your friend then you'll participate willingly. I don't think she'd like it much if I cursed you into oblivion."

"No," Hermione laughed. "I wouldn't. Not only would I have to find a replacement best friend, I'd have to find another roommate."

"Hm," Malfoy pondered. "Maybe I should curse you into oblivion."

Hermione punch Draco's shoulder playfully. "Okay, so what do you two think, are you in?"

"I'm in Hermione," Harry said. Standing up he discarded his plate and walked to her. Rather than give her a hug like her felt he should do, he simple took her hand in his and gave her a smile, "anything for my best friend."

"And you, Ron?"

The red head put down the large bowl of pudding he was eating and walked over to Hermione. He looked her straight in the eyes without saying anything. This went on for a few moments before he finally broke the silence.

"I guess if you can trust him, for now I might as well," he said. Hermione smiled and watched as Harry patted him on the shoulder.

"Thank you, Ron." She told him sincerely.

He smiled and then turned to Draco. "But don't expect me to be civil to the ferret."

"That's fine, don't expect any civility from me Weaselby," Draco warned.

"Ferret."

"Weasel."

"Boys, stop!" Hermione shouted. She grabbed Draco by the arm and pulled him towards the exit. "Let's go, I have homework that needs to be done."

"Fine," Draco grumbled.

"See you two at dinner," she said to Harry and Ron as she left the kitchens with the blonde boy in tow.

"Do you really think this could work?" Ron asked Harry once their friend was gone.

"I'm not sure," Harry told him. "But I want Hermione to be able to be the person she was before all of this. Did you see how comfortable she was around us with him here? She has barely been able to look at us much less talk to us. Something he is doing must be working."

"I noticed," he said. "I just wish it were someone else, anyone other than Malfoy."

It was Harry's turn to laugh. "I know what you mean. Let's go, might as well get some homework done since you won't practice in this weather."

"I don't want to get struck by lightning, Harry!"

"What happens if it rains during a match?" he asked.

"Then I'll die playing, but not practicing, there's no honor in that." The red head put his empty bowl onto the counter and followed his best friend out of the kitchens. They argued all the way back to the common room.

A/N: I know it's short, but I thought that since yall are such amazing readers, I'd give you a little something something really quick. Again, thank yall so much for all the reviews and story alerts! Seriously amazed right here! :D

And after rereading the last chapter, I have come to the conclusion that I seriously seriously need a beta. Hahahaha!