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So here we go! Draco POV
That afternoon, me and Hermione headed out to Hogsmeade. She was fiddling with the hem of her skirt nervously.
"Where are we meeting?" she asked.
"It's a fancy dessert shop that my family favors." I told her, absentmindedly fixing my tie.
When we finally arrived to the fancy shop, I took a deep breath and opened the door.
The bell rang, signaling our arrival. I looked around, and in the back, I saw my mother sitting properly with my father leaning on his sleek black cane.
They looked up as they heard Hermione and I arrive, and their faces grew expectant, and even amused.
"Draco, dear, come join us." said my mother, motioning to the seats across from them.
I took Hermione's hand and brought her over to where my parents were sitting.
"Mother, father, I'd like you to meet Hermione Granger, my girlfriend." I told them, nervously.
She held out her hand. "It's nice to meet you." she said, politely.
My mother lightly took her hand, but my father just stared.
She awkwardly put it down.
"Now, Draco. You didn't tell us that you had found yourself a girlfriend." said my mother, raising her eyebrows.
"Yes, well, it was fairly recent." I said, involuntarily squeezing Hermione's hand.
"I see." she said. She exchanged a look with Lucius.
"Now, why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself?" asked Lucius, looking at Hermione.
She stiffened, and I squeezed her hand reassuringly. She went on to tell my mother and father about her interests, hobbies, and finally, her parents.
"My parents are muggles, and I won't deny it. They are dentists." she finished.
My mother and father seemed to be deep in thought.
"Hermione, dear. Why don't you go ahead and order something?" asked my mother. I knew she wanted to talk to me alone.
Hermione nodded, and I could tell she was slowly bringing the tension out of her.
As soon as she was out of sight, my mother said in a soft voice, "I think she's a presentable young woman."
"Narcissa, it may be true, but she is a muggle-born! Doesn't the house of Slytherin mean anything to you?" asked my father, in a low voice.
"Well, yes, but I like her spirit. She doesn't seem to be very frightened, and kept her expression. And she seems smart." returned my mother.
"She's the brightest witch of our time." I said, quoting the words that Hermione were most known as.
My father seemed to be deep in thought. "Lucius, it would be good to change things after all." said my mother, putting her hand on his.
I honestly had no idea what in the world she was talking about, but apparently my father did. He furrowed his eyebrows.
"Very well." said my father, hesitantly. "I give my approval."
"As do I." said my mother, smiling.
I just about fainted. "Y-you do?" I stammered.
"I like her. I will have to get to know her better in the future." said my mother, thoughtfully.
"Thank you." I said, and I almost ran to Hermione.
"Congrats. You've been accepted by the Malfoys." I said, grinning.
She looked at me in shock. "R-Really?"
I looked at her. "No. My parents hate you and reject you. They're going to feed you to our pet dragon, Muffy." I said, sarcastically.
Her eyes first grew wide with fear, but then I grinned, and she could tell I was lying.
"I hate you." she muttered.
"Aw, you're so sweet." I said.
The next day, classes started again. Hermione and I walked into Potions, and I slid into the seat next to her.
The class was loud, but as soon as Professor Snape walked in, everyone quieted down.
"Thank you." he said, silkily. "Now. Before we start class, we have a new student, who will only be staying with us for a couple days. His name is Xavier Jenter. He is a Gryffindor." announced Professor Snape.
All the Gryffindors in the room cheered loudly. I rolled my eyes.
A tall boy with a playful smirk (not at all as sexy as mine, might I add) walked in. He had dark brown hair, the same color as his eyes.
"Hi." he greeted.
"Xavier, take a seat." said Professor Snape.
He walked down the aisle, past mine and Hermione's seat. At first he seemed like nothing, but when he passed Hermione, he looked at her and winked.
Oh, no he didn't.
Hermione POV
"Xavier, why don't you take a seat?" asked Professor Snape.
I looked at him-tall, dark brown hair, brown eyes, nothing special.
He walked down the aisle, but when he got to me, he winked.
I could feel Draco tense up, showing he had seen it. I looked at him. He was glaring at Xavier.
Oh boy.
"That new kid? He's kinda...self-absorbed. I don't like him." said Ginny, when I asked her what she thought about Xavier during lunch.
"I agree." I said.
"Although, he has a bunch of fangirls. Those girls care about nothing but looks." said Ginny, face full of disgust.
"I know! How could anyone like him? He's insolent, a complete narcissist, and just a complete idiot." I said.
"Gee, sounds a lot like Malfoy too. Yet you like him." teased Ginny.
I blushed. "That's different. And besides. You know. I'm not sure how I feel about him."
"Feel about what?" asked a voice. Draco was right behind me.
"Um, the homework?" I said, blushing like crazy. Thank Merlin! He didn't hear that.
"Alright...?" he said, looking confused. He looked up, and his facial expression changed from skeptic to a sneer.
I looked up to see what he had saw, only to see Xavier headed our way.
Well, this should be interesting.
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