"Break me, Shake me" Author ; Addicted Sinner Rating ; R

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[ Draco x Hermione ] Second fanfiction I've wrote. Hope it turns out okay.. Other one was only four chapters. Heh. ; Hmm. No flames!

Flames will be used to burn your house down - so no flames! And I hate spell check and think its annoying piece of shit (I have my reasons. ^^;) so if there any misspelled words, please tell me. x_x; Anyway, thanks for reading, and review when/if you get the chance. Enjoy.

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The train stopped right outside the steps leading to the long narrow way up to the castle. Three sevenths years stepped out of the car. Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Harry of course had gotten taller with his hair still unruly as ever and green eyes that stood out. Ron had gotten taller as well, his flaming red hair and freckles still gave him the weasely look. And Hermione.. Well, she had grown a few inches. Brown bushy hair was now sleek and straight - yet she still had the temper and mouth from six years before.

Glancing around she saw a few faces she knew. Lavender, Seamus, and Neville. Then again.. She saw one face she diden't know, either.

Draco Malfoy.

Standing by the side of the train, apparently without Crabbe or Goyle, robes in place along with blonde slicked back hair. He looked over her way and held her gaze. Those grey eyes seemed penetrating.. Like he was looking into her soul.. Remembering where she was and whom she was staring at, Hermione shook her head again and looked away. But could still feel his eyes burning into the back of her head and that stupid smirk now crossing his face. A loud voice interrupted her thoughts. "Hermione Granger.. Hermione Granger?!" walking over to who was calling her she found it was Professor McGonagall. "Ah, there you are Hermione. Now, I have some very important information for you - but first we must find Mr. Malfoy.. Oh, there he is over there.. Mr. Malfoy!" she waved him over. When the two were standing side by side a small smile crossed her face. "Now as you may know, each year we have a Head Boy and Head Girl. And this year it will be you two. I know since you two are from different houses and have had some.. Differences in the past, but please.. just put those behind you and make this year a pleasant one since it will be your last." She told them. Looking up, her lips turned to a straight tight line across her face as she lead them up the stairs and into the castle where the sorting of houses would begin..

After everyone had been sorted into their rightful houses, McGonagall had led the two upstairs to a secret passageway area. She was in the lead, Malfoy following behind watching the painting and Hermione behind him doing the same thing. Suddenly the Professor stopped - making Hermione and Draco bump into each other. "Watch it, Mud blood." He hissed. "You first." She whispered back. He glared at her then gave some of his attention to McGonagall. "The password is 'dirt pickles'. You will be sharing the common room as well as a bathroom. There are hallways leading off towards your own rooms, though. I trust you know where everything is and will get used to it. Alright then." Nodding, she made her way back downstairs leaving the two teenagers alone. "Thanks for running into me, Granger. Now I have to go wash my robes off to make sure I don't catch any diseases you may have." A smirk crossed his face. "You won't need to, Malfoy. I'm perfectly fine and healthy, thank you." She replied, sticking her nose up at him and walking into the common room they had to share.

Her eyes opened to see the most beautiful room she had ever seen. The rug was black with golden trim on the sides, and a woven shield on the center representing all the houses. A fire roared in the corner while two dark hallways lead to their rooms. "Well if you're done site seeing, Mud blood I'll be going to bed - I have classes to go to tomorrow and exams to study for." Malfoy sneered, opening his door then slamming it. "How he makes me so mad.." Hermione muttered under her breath. "We'll see who studies the most this year and makes it out of Hogwarts with flying colors.."

It wasn't about just passing any more, oh no. That didn't seem to please Hermione enough. Her day had been going fine until he showed up. And they were supposed to work together? How could they even spend five minutes in the same room without killing each other first? Questions filled her mind but she made them disappear. Tomorrows a new day. And by the end of the year - Hermione would beat Malfoy at his own game.

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End chapter one