Only Once
Summary: Back in fifth year when Voldemort was destroyed, a lot of things changed. Now, when Hermione befriends Draco secretly, will there be something more? D/Hr
Disclaimer: I. Do. NOT. Own. Harry. Potter. It's ALL J.K. Rowling's. Don't sue me.
A/N: This is my first fan fic that I am posting. I'm all D/Hr. If you don't like the couple, you don't have to read it. No flaming please.
Now, on with the story =D
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Taking one last look at everyone around her, Hermione Granger slipped through the platform between 9 and 10. She was about to board the train to Hogwarts for her 6th time. This year, she would be boarding as a prefect.
The Hogwarts Express was as comforting as ever. During her fifth year and over the summer, a lot of things had changed. She, herself, had changed drastically. She now had straight, non-bushy shoulder-length hair. Her eyes were no longer a deep chocolate brown but a mesmerizing yellowish- green. Her parents had taken her to the eye doctors after she had ran straight into a wall and she was told she needed glasses. But, she had chosen to get contacts instead of glasses and had gotten the color type of contacts. Her curves were now much more visible and smooth. Her new wardrobe did her body MUCH more justice than the heavy Hogwarts robes she *always* wore. True, she was still quite short but that didn't matter to her. All in all, she didn't really have that "Annoying Ms. Know-It-All Bookworm" look to her anymore.
Voldemort was no longer alive. He had risen to power during Hermione's fifth year but was just recently defeated three months back. There was a huge battle between the Dark and Light sides that led to his demise. On the light side, there was Harry Potter (of course), Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonnagal, Rubeus Hagrid, Arthur Weasley, Severus Snape (he was a spy for the light side), Charlie Weasley, and *many* others. On the Dark, there was Voldemort and all of his Death Eaters, which DID include Lucius Malfoy. But, surprisingly, Draco Malfoy was *not* a Death Eater.
Many people were lost in the war. Professor McGonnagal sacrificed herself so that Dumbledore would not be hit with the Killing Curse. Her death was mourned throughout Hogwarts and its staff. All but a few Death Eaters were killed and those who were not are currently in hiding from the Ministry of Magic. Lucius Malfoy was one of the few to escape. Draco and his mother Narcissa were scared of his return but overjoyed that he was no longer around.
Hermione was happy for Draco. He was away from his abusive father and living a happy life with his mum. He seemed to become *much* nicer when not under the strict guide of his father.
After a while of a quiet period, Hermione finally started talking again. She seemed to be in shock because of what happened. Draco had not called her a MudBlood since the beginning of Fifth year and she was very glad of it. When he apologized for the way he acted towards not only her, but also all of her friends, she couldn't stay mad at him for long. They secretly became friends.
Now, she was boarding the train for her 6th year. Walking down the hallway, she hid behind a group of first years not wanting to be seen by Harry or Ron just quite yet. Sure, they were still "The Dream Team" and friends but she wanted Draco to see her first. He was, after all, what she considered to be her best friend since Harry and Ron had gotten girlfriends and seemed to forget about her.
Harry had been going out with Cho since the middle of his fifth year and, for her, sixth year. Cho was still shocked and depressed about what had happened with Cedric but she seemed to be over it and happy with Harry. As for Ron, he was going out with Hannah Abbot, Hufflepuff prefect. He was always around her and never seemed to stop playing with her blonde pigtails. She was nice, really, just a bit annoying at times.
Passing several doors, she finally saw the familiar glint of blonde hair through one of the windows and quietly knocked on the compartment door.
"Come in." said a soft voice from inside whom she knew had to be Draco.
Hermione stepped into the compartment but no matter how close they became in 5th year or how many letters she had sent to him over the summer (more than Harry and Ron combined), she wasn't ready for the sight before her.
There stood Draco looking more beautiful than ever. His hair fell delicately across his face and right in front of his brilliant blue-gray eyes. She had to strongly push back the urge to reach out and brush away the locks that fell down. His black sweater showed off his well-toned chest and arms. He wore grayish jeans that fell loosely down his legs. A silver chain that had a silver pendant of a dragon with green eyes hung around his neck and sat on top of his chest. Hermione smiled seeing the chain. She had sent him that for his birthday.
She woke up from her trance like state and noticed Draco with a shocked look on his face looking her up and down. She blushed realizing where his eyes stopped for a few seconds and then continued checking her out. When he finally looked up, he locked eyes with her and grinned.
"Green eyes really do suit you well." He said before going forward and hugging her tightly.
"Why, hello, Draco. Great to see you too." she managed to get out while losing breath from his tight embrace.
Draco just laughed and *finally* let her go. His eyes seemed to dance when he took her hand and led her to the bench. Hermione sat down next to him and took out a bag of Berrie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.
"Would you like one? It's no fun when you don't have anybody to share them with." she said taking one for herself and handing the bag to Draco.
"Thanks. Hhmmm... I *think* I'll be safe with an apple colored one." he grabbed one and then abruptly spit it out onto the floor after taking just one bite. "EUGH! Boogey!"
Hermione collapsed into a fit of giggles after taking a seeing the look on his face. "You.. should... *giggle* ..have.. *giggle* ..seen.. *giggle* ..the look.. on your face! It was *giggle* priceless!" she managed to get out through her laughing.
Seeing no humor in it, Draco began to tickle Hermione, only succeeding in making her laugh even harder.
After 10 minutes of a Tickle-War, Hermione pushed Draco down onto the bench and said, "We have to stop. I need to go to Harry and Ron. I'll talk to you later, Draco." She flashed him one of her brightest smiles and Draco could have swore his heart stopped beating for a while.
Before she walked out, Hermione thought, "I can't believe I'm falling in love with Draco Malfoy, my best friend."
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That's all for chapter one. I'm not too sure where I'm going with this or what to do next. Please review. =)
-Brittany
Summary: Back in fifth year when Voldemort was destroyed, a lot of things changed. Now, when Hermione befriends Draco secretly, will there be something more? D/Hr
Disclaimer: I. Do. NOT. Own. Harry. Potter. It's ALL J.K. Rowling's. Don't sue me.
A/N: This is my first fan fic that I am posting. I'm all D/Hr. If you don't like the couple, you don't have to read it. No flaming please.
Now, on with the story =D
~*~
Taking one last look at everyone around her, Hermione Granger slipped through the platform between 9 and 10. She was about to board the train to Hogwarts for her 6th time. This year, she would be boarding as a prefect.
The Hogwarts Express was as comforting as ever. During her fifth year and over the summer, a lot of things had changed. She, herself, had changed drastically. She now had straight, non-bushy shoulder-length hair. Her eyes were no longer a deep chocolate brown but a mesmerizing yellowish- green. Her parents had taken her to the eye doctors after she had ran straight into a wall and she was told she needed glasses. But, she had chosen to get contacts instead of glasses and had gotten the color type of contacts. Her curves were now much more visible and smooth. Her new wardrobe did her body MUCH more justice than the heavy Hogwarts robes she *always* wore. True, she was still quite short but that didn't matter to her. All in all, she didn't really have that "Annoying Ms. Know-It-All Bookworm" look to her anymore.
Voldemort was no longer alive. He had risen to power during Hermione's fifth year but was just recently defeated three months back. There was a huge battle between the Dark and Light sides that led to his demise. On the light side, there was Harry Potter (of course), Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonnagal, Rubeus Hagrid, Arthur Weasley, Severus Snape (he was a spy for the light side), Charlie Weasley, and *many* others. On the Dark, there was Voldemort and all of his Death Eaters, which DID include Lucius Malfoy. But, surprisingly, Draco Malfoy was *not* a Death Eater.
Many people were lost in the war. Professor McGonnagal sacrificed herself so that Dumbledore would not be hit with the Killing Curse. Her death was mourned throughout Hogwarts and its staff. All but a few Death Eaters were killed and those who were not are currently in hiding from the Ministry of Magic. Lucius Malfoy was one of the few to escape. Draco and his mother Narcissa were scared of his return but overjoyed that he was no longer around.
Hermione was happy for Draco. He was away from his abusive father and living a happy life with his mum. He seemed to become *much* nicer when not under the strict guide of his father.
After a while of a quiet period, Hermione finally started talking again. She seemed to be in shock because of what happened. Draco had not called her a MudBlood since the beginning of Fifth year and she was very glad of it. When he apologized for the way he acted towards not only her, but also all of her friends, she couldn't stay mad at him for long. They secretly became friends.
Now, she was boarding the train for her 6th year. Walking down the hallway, she hid behind a group of first years not wanting to be seen by Harry or Ron just quite yet. Sure, they were still "The Dream Team" and friends but she wanted Draco to see her first. He was, after all, what she considered to be her best friend since Harry and Ron had gotten girlfriends and seemed to forget about her.
Harry had been going out with Cho since the middle of his fifth year and, for her, sixth year. Cho was still shocked and depressed about what had happened with Cedric but she seemed to be over it and happy with Harry. As for Ron, he was going out with Hannah Abbot, Hufflepuff prefect. He was always around her and never seemed to stop playing with her blonde pigtails. She was nice, really, just a bit annoying at times.
Passing several doors, she finally saw the familiar glint of blonde hair through one of the windows and quietly knocked on the compartment door.
"Come in." said a soft voice from inside whom she knew had to be Draco.
Hermione stepped into the compartment but no matter how close they became in 5th year or how many letters she had sent to him over the summer (more than Harry and Ron combined), she wasn't ready for the sight before her.
There stood Draco looking more beautiful than ever. His hair fell delicately across his face and right in front of his brilliant blue-gray eyes. She had to strongly push back the urge to reach out and brush away the locks that fell down. His black sweater showed off his well-toned chest and arms. He wore grayish jeans that fell loosely down his legs. A silver chain that had a silver pendant of a dragon with green eyes hung around his neck and sat on top of his chest. Hermione smiled seeing the chain. She had sent him that for his birthday.
She woke up from her trance like state and noticed Draco with a shocked look on his face looking her up and down. She blushed realizing where his eyes stopped for a few seconds and then continued checking her out. When he finally looked up, he locked eyes with her and grinned.
"Green eyes really do suit you well." He said before going forward and hugging her tightly.
"Why, hello, Draco. Great to see you too." she managed to get out while losing breath from his tight embrace.
Draco just laughed and *finally* let her go. His eyes seemed to dance when he took her hand and led her to the bench. Hermione sat down next to him and took out a bag of Berrie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.
"Would you like one? It's no fun when you don't have anybody to share them with." she said taking one for herself and handing the bag to Draco.
"Thanks. Hhmmm... I *think* I'll be safe with an apple colored one." he grabbed one and then abruptly spit it out onto the floor after taking just one bite. "EUGH! Boogey!"
Hermione collapsed into a fit of giggles after taking a seeing the look on his face. "You.. should... *giggle* ..have.. *giggle* ..seen.. *giggle* ..the look.. on your face! It was *giggle* priceless!" she managed to get out through her laughing.
Seeing no humor in it, Draco began to tickle Hermione, only succeeding in making her laugh even harder.
After 10 minutes of a Tickle-War, Hermione pushed Draco down onto the bench and said, "We have to stop. I need to go to Harry and Ron. I'll talk to you later, Draco." She flashed him one of her brightest smiles and Draco could have swore his heart stopped beating for a while.
Before she walked out, Hermione thought, "I can't believe I'm falling in love with Draco Malfoy, my best friend."
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That's all for chapter one. I'm not too sure where I'm going with this or what to do next. Please review. =)
-Brittany