DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT OWN ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE PLOT AND THE MUGGLE STUDIES TEACHER.

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Previously:

Hermione walked in the room and saw Draco's mouth drop slightly. 'Well, I take it that that is a good sign.' Hermione thought.

"I just wanted to tell you," Hermione began, as she walked a little closer to Draco's bed, "good night. And I was also wondering if you got your schedule, because I didn't get mine yet, and you know how Head Boy and Girl have all there classes together…" she let the rest of her sentence slur as Draco interrupted her.

"Yes, I got it. Professor Snape gave it to me earlier. I'll make a copy for you." Draco got out of bed, and reached for his wand and a thin piece of paper.

"Facsimileio" Draco muttered, and handed Hermione the sheet of paper that had appeared out of thin air.

"Thanks, Draco. Good night."

"Sure, Good night." Draco replied. He watched her as she swayed her hips as she walked to her room. 'Maybe there is more to Granger than I thought there was. And she did call me Draco; Hmm… maybe that's a start.' Draco thought.

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Ch. 3-Muggle Studies

Hermione woke late the next morning and rushed to breakfast. Surprisingly, she looked extremely happy this morning.

"Hey Hermione! What's up?" Ron asked.

"Nothing, why?"

"You just seem really happy this morning and we figured that sharing a common room with Malfoy would bum you out," said Harry.

"Well, sharing a room with Dra---Malfoy isn't really that bad as it seems. I mean we still fight but it's not that bad," Hermione explained as she was remembering what happened last night in the bathroom and Draco's room.

"Wow Hermione! I never thought such a compliment about Malfoy could come out of your mouth!" exclaimed Ron as Hermione started eating. The three ate in silence the rest of breakfast and then headed off to Muggle Studies.

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"I wonder who the new Muggle Studies teacher is," Hermione said as her, Harry, and Ron were walking through the corridors.

"I heard Professor Curret, the teacher from Durmstrang, is teaching Muggle Studies now," Harry explained.

"I don't know why he came here though," Ron wondered, "It's not like Hogwarts is the best school to teach at."

"Ron don't say that! This is a great school! I mean--," Hermione stopped talking as soon as she entered the classroom. The three were greeted by a very tall man with curly, bright orange hair. He had on small-rimmed glasses that looked a little odd on his skinny face. His robes were definitely too big or at least that's how they looked on his lanky frame. Harry, Ron and Hermione took their seats and waited for the rest of the Slytherins and Gryffindors to arrive.

"Good afternoon class! My name is Professor Curret and I am going to be your Muggle Studies teacher for the rest of the year. I'm sorry I couldn't be at the Sorting Ceremony but I had some personal business to attend to. You all have Advanced Muggle Studies by: Alfred Pacsrikins, am I not correct?" asked Professor Curret. Everyone nodded. "Well then, please open your textbooks to pg. 7 and read the chapter on dishwashers." Everyone groaned but opened their books anyway and began reading.

"Dishwashers," Ron whispered to Harry, "Dad would think there brilliant! But think that I should taking some of Fred and George's vomiting candy and get out of here!"

"It's not that bad Ron," Harry whispered back, "just read it and if you don't get it I'm sure that goon of a teacher can explain it to you." Ron just smirked and went back to reading.

"Before I forget, there is going to be a special field trip to America this year. Only the top six people in your year will be selected to go so I suggest you work your hardest," announced Professor Curret right before he went on to assigning the night's homework. As the students were leaving Curret told Draco and Hermione to stick around for a minute.

"Since both of you are Head Boy and Girl you will automatically be going on the trip to America," the Professor announced, "However, you will be the leaders of the group that is going. If either of you is caught misbehaving or breaking the rules in the slightest way you will be immediately sent back to Hogwarts. Do you understand?" They both nodded their heads.

"Umm, Professor, when exactly will we be leaving?" asked Hermione.

"The other four students will be chosen at the end of this week based upon the quality of their homework that is handed in."

"So, does that mean we don't have to do the homework?" asked Draco in a sarcastic tone.

"Of course you don't have to do the homework but then you will end up with a bunch of zero's," answered Professor Curret as he got up from his desk. "You two better get going so you won't be late to your next class. If you have any other questions you know where to find me."

"And I thought we'd get away without homework," Draco whispered to Hermione as they walked towards their next class.

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"Harry! Ron! Guess what?!" Hermione exclaimed as she ran towards the two in the Great Hall.

"What?!" Harry and Ron both said at the same time while their mouths were full of food.

"Since I'm Head Girl I automatically get to go on the Muggle Studies field trip!" she explained because she only had one class with them before lunch so she barely saw them all morning.

"Wow! That's great Hermione!" said Harry.

"Yeah, and he's picking the students who get to go by the quality of their homework this week. So, I'll help you guys edit your homework. That way you guys will surely be going!"

"Hey, since you're Head Girl and you get to go. Does that mean Malfoy has to go because he's Head Boy?" Ron asked.

"Yes. We have to be in charge of everybody and if either of us gets caught doing something we're not supposed to we will be sent home immediately. That means I can't go on your little adventures with you guys if it's against the rules," explained Hermione.

"Okay Hermione. But you don't even know we're going yet so don't go planning everything," said Harry very matter-of-factly. The finished their lunch quickly and headed to the library to work on their MS homework.

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Hermione was sitting on her bed after dinner reading Hogwarts, A History (which is still her favorite book) when Draco knocked on her door.

"Come in," she replied to the knock.

Draco peeped his head in and said, "Um, I was just wondering if I could use your shower again. I still have to talk to McGonagall about fixing mine."

"Oh yeah, go ahead," she replied and went back to reading. She didn't even get through the next sentence when she noticed Draco was still standing in her doorway.

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'God is she beautiful! I can't believe I never noticed before! Wait, what in world am I thinking?! This is mud-blood Granger not some Slytherin slut! What would my father think?! But she is really beautiful and –' Draco's thoughts were cut off by Hermione.

"May I help you?" she asked sarcastically.

He noticed he was still standing in her doorway, "Not particularly," he said in a nasty tone but turned away quickly before she could see him blushing.

When Draco was done showering, he threw on some boxers and his green robe and went into the common room to read. When he got there though he found out he wouldn't be alone.

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Hermione was sitting on the couch in front of the fireplace in the common room (still reading her book) when she noticed Draco walking over. He sat on the opposite end of the couch of her and she went on reading her book, not even acknowledging his presence. There was a long uncomfortable silence before Hermione finally said something.

"So, who do you think Curret will pick to go on the Muggle Studies trip along with us?"

Draco looked over at her and said,"I have no idea. But who knows, he is one weird teacher. It's not like we don't any of those around here though!" Hermione let a small giggle which made Draco smile. 'Oh my word! Did I just laugh at Draco's joke? Wait, why am I calling him Draco now? Since when do I do that?! But he is really gorgeous when he smiles. And those eyes! They're so, so—' Hermione's thoughts were cut off when Draco said something else.

"Um, Hermione?"

"Yeah?" she replied while looking over at him. She noticed he had moved a little closer to her on the couch.

"I just wanted to apologize for they way I acted on the train. I shouldn't of done that to you without having a reason to. I'm sorry," Draco said.

Hermione was stunned. Draco never apologized! To anybody! He really isn't that bad to live with! "Apology accepted. It really wasn't that big of a deal. I mean-" Hermione never forgot to finish her sentence because Draco was already kissing her. He lightly brushed his lips against hers in a teasing way. Surprisingly, she did not pull but instead pressed her soft lips against his. She let her hands come up around his neck, slowly pulling him towards her, deepening the kiss. He opened his lips slightly and brush his tongues against her lips; his hands rubbing her back. She opened her lips allowing his tongue into her mouth while she put hers in his. They made delicate circles in each other's mouths while deepening the kiss and making it even more passionate. Draco slowly pulled away, "It's getting late. We'll continue this later," he breathed on her neck. "Good night Hermione. See you tomorrow." He gave her one last kiss, got off the couch and headed to his room for the night. Hermione lay on the couch a little longer reliving the recent events. About an hour later she got up and went to bed.

That night neither of them could fall asleep, for their minds were somewhere else. Both woke up tired the next morning but neither cared.

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A/N: So what did u think?! I know we took a while to get to the good stuff, but we got there! Again, thank you to Stupid.Girl for her insites on the story! Also, everyone who reads it please, please, please review! It takes two seconds! And who knows, maybe we'll get some chapters up a little faster if you do! So PLEASE review! We should have the next chapter up shortly! Hope you liked it!

~C & J