A/N IÕm trying to tack an ending onto this story. I donÕt really want it to be too AU, so IÕll probably have to rewrite old chapters. Sorry. Also we all know this absolutely positively does not belong to me.

Hermione cringed as she entered the great hall on DracoÕs arm. Why, oh why was she doing this? Draco Malfoy was an obnoxious little shit who had supported the sadistic Umbridge, whose father should still be in Azkaban, whose aunt had sent Sirius beyond the veil. How could she be on the arm of their enemy since Hogwarts began?

ÒI canÕt do this.Ó She whispered trying to drag her arm away from his.

Draco looked at her, his grey eyes widening with alarm before he narrowed them hissing ÒWhereÕs your vaunted Gryffandor courage Hermione?Ó

ÒWhere are my Gryffandoric principles?Ó she snarled, breaking from him and running out of the room.

She didnÕt notice Ron and Harry looking worriedly at her, as she dashed away. Her two best friends immediately stalked towards Draco.

ÒWhat did you do to her, ferret?Ó Ron swore, grabbing Malfoy by his robe.

ÒNothing, Weasley, but I will do something to you if you donÕt get your filthy hands off me.Ó Draco sneered almost relieved to be reenacting a familiar scene. Then he sighed. ÒAnd you can forget about saving the day, IÕm the one whoÓ Draco stopped realizing what her almost admitted.

HarryÕs pushed at his glasses, puzzled - ÒYou donÕt mean she changed her mind.Ó

ÒSo you can think without Granger in the room. IÕm almost impressed Potter.Ó

ÒCome on HarryÓ Ron said. ÒI reckon Hermione had the right idea. LetÕs leave the git alone. Ò

ÒYouÕre right Ron, Harry said.

Draco managed to retain some of his old arrogance as he sauntered toward the punch bowl, but inwardly he felt beaten. All his plans had hitched on this ,moment, ok maybe a few private ones in a dark corner after the dance, but for people to believe his redeemed, he had needed HermioneÕs cooperation. This he felt sure was why it was idiotic to trust anyone. Fortunately, Malfoys knew better. Draco smiled evilly. Time for the next plan.