Disclaimer: I love Draco and tom Felton, but sadly I do no t own them or any other Harry Potter characters.

A/N: This is only the first chapter, so please don't flame.

Hermione Granger smiled to herself as she stepped onto the Hogwarts express and was on her way to Hogwats for her fifth year. This year would be different. She just had a feeling. Over the summer she had seem Victor a few times, but things just weren't working out. They split up, but still remained friends.

As she put on her badge she smiled. As much as she would have loved to visit with Harry and Ron, but she couldn't. She was supposed to be in the prefect's compartment. That meant she would finally get to meet all the other prefects.

Hermione opened the door and found that there was only one person there at the moment. That one person happened to be the one person she was never pleased to see. Ever since her first year he had tormented her and her friends. With a sigh she sat down in the opposite seat and hoped he wouldn't notice her.

"Granger? Don't tell me you made Prefect. What am I saying? Of course goody two shoes Granger made prefect." Draco sneered.

"Shut up Malfoy. I don't need this. I'm not taking this from you any more. In fact, I'll just ignore you." She turned her head away.

"Oh good. Then you won't mind if I just say a few things I've been holding in all summer. Hermione Granger, you are a low life, Gryffindore, know it all, mudblood, who just happens to be the ugliest creature I've ever seen. And even better, you don't have Potty, and Weasel here to defend you. Not that I would care if they were. They are almost as fun to tease as you." He laughed.

"Screw you Malfoy." She snapped.

"That's all you've got? I would expect a little more from you. I'm a little hurt you didn't put more effort in it. Shall we try again? Hermione, I think you are the most pathetic looking monster I have ever laid eyes upon." He smirked.

Her only reply was a one fingered sign that she rarely used. When she did it she didn't even look at him. She just pulled out a book and started reading.

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Later that day Hermione had met with the other Prefects. Justin was the Hufflepuff Prefect. For Ravenclaw it was a girl named Darlene. They were both very nice, unlike a certain Slytherin who shall remain nameless, Malfoy!

"Him? He is the Slytherin prefect? This year is going to be a living hell." Darlene groaned.

"At least you didn't have to sit in the same compartment with him on the way here. Does he have nothing better to do then bother me?" Hermione sighed.

"Apparently the guy has issues. Just try not to let him get to you. If you get mad, it will only make him happier." Justin shook his head.

"No, if he bothers me, I think I'll let him have it. I think I'll let him know just how I feel about him. I'm tired of taking his shit." Hermione growled.

"Oh is that so Granger? This year is going to be so much fun. I'll see you around kiddies." Draco drawled as he walked through the prefect common room and into his room.

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Finally that night was the sorting hat ceremony. Hermione smiled as she sat in between her best friends Harry and Ron. They both gave her hugs that were so tight that she could have ended up with a broken rib or the circulation cut off to her entire body. Glancing around the table she saw Lavender and Parvarti. They both waved and smiled.

Hermione clapped the loudest of all when the children were placed into the Gryffindore house. She made a point to introduce herself to each and every one of them. She let them know that if they ever needed help that they could come to her.

"Hermione, do you have any idea how boring the train ride was? You weren't there to scold us far our lack of manners and our unproper English. It was really weird." Ron smiled.

"So who are the other prefects?" Harry asked curiously as he took a bite of his third biscuit.

"Justin, Darlene, and the ever charming Malfoy." Hermione spat the last name with distaste.

"Malfoy? How did he get made prefect?" Ron questioned as he glanced over at the Slytherin table.

"He probably had to pay Snape. It wouldn't surprise me." Harry laughed

"Actually I got in on pure smarts. I'd watch it Potter. I can make this year difficult for you, or I can make it hell. Take your pick." Draco stuck his head in our conversation on his way up to the front.

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The next morning Hermione had double potions with the Slytherins. Oh what fun. Just what she needed. A crappy start to her fifth year.

Hermione forced herself out of bed and dressed in her brand new robes. She grabbed her books, a quill, and some parchment. Then she headed down for breakfast.

Hermione hardly spoke to Ron and Harry that morning. They were discussing Quidditch once again. Did they ever tire if saying the same thing over and over again every day? Apparently not since they were still going at it.

They walked into Snape's class and found him standing at the door waiting for everyone to arrive. If one single Gryffindore were late he would take at least fifty points from Gryffindore.

"All right, this year you will have a new seating arrangement. I will be placing you all with a member of the opposite house. Get comfy, because this is the person you will be seated with the rest of the year." It was a nicer greeting then they had received the year before at least.

"Now when I call your name I expect you in your seat in ten seconds or I will take ten points from your house. Malfoy, and Granger, in the front." He started to call off names.

With a moan Hermione hurried to her seat and settled down. She decided to just ignore him. It was only going to get her in more trouble if she argued with Draco. This was going to be a rough year.

"Potter and Parkinson."

"Weasley and Goyle."

"Finnigin and Crabbe."

"Thomas and Bullstrode."

"Well well granger, just can't stay away from me can you?" Draco smirked.

"Yes, that must be it Malfoy. I'm just madly in love with you. I just can't get enough of your insults and glares." Hermione dryly replied.

"Stop hitting on Drakey you little mudblood." A voice called from behind.

It was pansy and Harry had already opened his mouth to say something when Snape gave him a warning glance and started the lesson. Oh what a fun year this will be.





A/N: This is only my first chapter. What do you guys think? I would normally ask for suggestions, but I'm not far enough yet for there to be anything to suggest. Just to let you know there will be a masquerade at the end.