YOUR TOUCH MAKES ME SHIVER
Chapter 1: A perfect match? Who knows?
"Dumbledore, sir where will I settle in? Do I need to go with the other Griffindors?"
Hermione was very excited now that one of her wildest dream did come true not just as the Prefect anymore but the Head Girl of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and at her last year, her seventh year. "No, Hermione. You do have a special place to settle in, with Mr. Draco Malfoy as your co-Head partner."
"Sorry, professor?"
"Draco Malfoy is also selected as the Head Boy just as the same time you received that promotion, Ms. Granger."
"But sir, Malfoy? There must be a mistake. He?"
"You heard me right, Ms. Granger. You and Mr. Malfoy will be staying in the same Head dormitory this whole year but you will not share with him the same bed, I guess."
"Oh."
"I'm just kidding. So if you don't mind, I'll lead you to your new common room."
After several turns, they reached the portrait of a young man riding a dragon.
"Will you do the honor, Ms. Granger to tell Little Dominic the password? The password is 'dwelling place'."
After saying the password, Dumbledore led Hermione through the common room.
"Oh, I believe Mr. Malfoy that you are too early tonight. Too excited perhaps?"
Draco looked pale upon seeing Dumbledore.
"Professor, I decided not to go straight to your office for I doubt that you are expecting too many visitors tonight. Granger, what are you doing here?"
Draco's gaze was locked in Hermione.
"I am afraid that you are not also informed that you have Ms. Granger as your partner."
Draco's eyes looked shocked.
"A partner?"
Dumbledore gave a quick answer.
"Of course, what is a Head boy without the Head girl, right?"
After looking so stunned for a few seconds, Dumbledore spoke again.
"So may I explain to you now few things around this place? As you can see, to the right is Draco's room and at the left for Hermione. The portrait in the middle is the entrance to the bathrooms. You two have different bathrooms so no need to worry."
"You did create a nice decoration, sir." Hermione said.
Walls were painted scarlet; bottom was painted yellow just like Griffindor's color. But the furniture were mostly with the touch of Slytherin. Most astonishing was the fireplace, which was painted emerald.
"Thank you. I mix your house colors. I hope I don't mix it too badly." Dumbledore gave a wry smile.
Draco was fascinated with the things around them especially the portrait. But this new dormitory was far from the Slytherin Dormitory. He needs to adjust in this little place.
"The portrait, it doesn't have anything in it. Why?" Draco finally spoke.
"Yes, that portrait is still a mystery. Hogwarts has been keeping it for so long. I guess that is too magical that one day it will paint for itself. Don't mind it. Just touch its side and it will open. Apologies for that, we don't have any more portraits available. That's all I have to say. Is there anything you wish to tell me?"
Draco answered quickly. "Nothing, professor."
"Thank you, sir." Hermione gave Dumbledore a smile.
"Ok. Good night to you both."
After Dumbledore left the common room…
"I don't know how you came up to be the Head Girl. You're so lucky to be my partner, you filthy mudblo…"
"Shut up, Malfoy."
Hermione rushed to her room leaving Draco still hanging from his words.
AN: :)...i hope you will be supporting me all the way!
