Title: Do You Like What You See? Author: dracosgirl Disclaimer: sadly all I own is the plot... Chapter 2
She didn't quite know what she was doing. While the other sixth year prefects explained the new fifth years what the duties would be like she couldn't shake the thought of Draco out of her head. 'Summer has definitely been good to him' she thought. She never heard a word of what the others said in the meeting. The next thing she knew everyone was filing out quickly heading back to their compartments, but there were a pair of grey eyes penetrating her own.
"In case you didn't notice it's time to leave Granger. Meeting's over. And as we exit the compartment try not to stare at my ass as you did coming in. Your gaze made me uncomfortable" he said with that famous laugh and smirk.
"Oh Malfoy you make me crazy!" But he didn't hear her. He was already headed to his original seat. Hermione did the same and headed back to the talk of quidditch and new professors. 'I swear we talk about the same things year after year. What a bore'. She sat in silence the whole train ride contemplating the upcoming school year.
It was dark as usual when they arrived. The three rode in the carriages up to the castle and entered the Great Hall. As they were about to be seated in there usual seats they heard another announcement. Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger were to see Professor McGonagal immediately.
"What's this about Herm? We have barely gotten to the chance to speak with you all day." Harry told her.
'Yeah you just ignored it' she thought. But instead she chose to say "Oh I'm sure this won't take long. I will see you guys later on". She walked out of the hall and saw the Slytherin doing the same. 'Great'.
"Well Granger don't you look lovely this evening".
"What did you say?" She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"I meant that a mudblood like yourself should stay two steps behind me. I don't want it to appear as if we might be friends."
'Yep that's Malfoy'. She knew however, that the first statement was a slip. He hadn't meant to say it out loud. It wasn't meant to be heard.
They reached the office and Draco knocked on the door. Hermione couldn't help but notice the way muggle clothes fit him slim toned body. He was definitely handsome. The door opened and they were welcomed in by a tall witch wearing a large hat.
"I'm sure you are both wondering why you were called here this evening. After last year we have decided to let prefects patrol the halls at night. You must be alerted now as your first shift starts after the feast. In case you haven't noticed you have been partnered together as there is safety in numbers. I also believe there is a lot you two can learn from each other. You are to patrol on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Don't forget to do it together. If this rule is not obeyed I will se to it that you spend every night together instead. Please learn to get along. You may now return to the feast. I must go collect the first years." With the swish of her robes she was out the door. All the information was said very quickly and the two didn't believe what they just heard.
"Great, roaming the halls with you when I could be with a real woman" Malfoy mumbled. But this wasn't completely true. It was as if he needed to convince himself that she was wrong for him, when really all he could do was notice how attractive she was. His hormones had suddenly kicked into high gear.
The two headed back to the Great Hall and sat at their respective tables. When the two boys asked Hermione what happed she explained the situation.
"Just let us know if that prick does anything to hurt you 'Mione" Ron told her reassuringly. It did feel good to know that they had her back if necessary.
But Hermione didn't think that she would need them. Malfoy had some kind of sincerity in his voice tonight. The sarcasm was forced. She was sure that something about Malfoy. Draco was changing. Now was her chance to get to know the real Draco Malfoy.