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Chapter 2Draco sat causally in his chair as he listened to Dumbledore go on about the Head Boy and Girl's responsibilities. He saw that Hermione was beaming as she gave Dumbledore her full attention.
Probably wished she could take notes while he talked, Draco thought, as he looked at Dumbledore, who was sitting down behind his desk.
"...I'm sure that you two will not abuse your powers as Head Boy and Girl, and will try and do the best each of you can do. Although I can already foresee the many arguments, please Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger, try to work together." Professor Dumbledore said, as he smiled at them.
Draco could see that the Headmaster was amused by this situation. The twinkle in his eyes gave him away, as he looked at them. Draco felt an automatic sneer forming, but he kept his face indifferent.
Dumbledore probably thinks that the Mudblood and I will become friends. Ha! He thought, as he looked around the room. He saw the Phoenix and remembered Ginny- her voice and her confidence.
I'm thinking about Weasel's sister! He thought and frowned.
"No need to frown, Mr. Malfoy." Professor Dumbledore said lightly, interrupting his thoughts. "Patrolling duty isn't as bad as it sounds. Start at 10 every night."
Patrolling duty? Oh, right. I hope the Mudblood and I don't have to do it together.
"Are there any questions that you would like to ask?" The Headmaster asked them.
"No, sir." Hermione answered.
The Headmaster looked at Draco, waiting for his response.
"No, sir." Draco repeated.
"Well, then! This has been a wonderful night, I wish you luck with your duties and with your studies." Professor Dumbledore said, as he rose from his chair.
"Goodnight, Ms. Granger, Mr. Malfoy." Both Hermione and Draco had risen from their seat.
"Good night." Hermione said cheerfully and Draco just mumbled a goodnight.
He quickly walked out of the Headmaster's office and past the gargoyle. He wanted to get this night over with. He didn't feel like he had the patience to deal with any responsibilities now.
"Malfoy! Wait!" he heard Hermione shout after him. He kept on walking, ignoring her. She grabbed the sleeve of his robes and pulled on it.
"Watch it, Mudblood! You'll get my robes filthy!" Draco said, annoyance in his voice.
Hermione just rolled her eyes and said, "Look, Malfoy, I'm not happy about this either. At least let's work out a plan so that we won't get in each other's way."
He just glared at her, so she continued, "I'll patrol the Westside of the castle and you can patrol the Eastside. This way we won't be in each other's way, but we'll still be doing our duty." She waiting for him to respond, her mouth in a straight line and eyes hard, she was determined.
He looked her over, from head to toe, trying to make her feel self-conscious so that she would cower away, but it didn't work.
He just nodded and walked away going to "his" side of the castle.
This is going to be a long year! He thought, as he heard his robes swishing around him. The corridors were empty and dark, except for the few torches that were still burning.
"Wow! Did you hear all that applause?" Colin asked excitedly, once they reached the common room.
"I can't wait till tomorrow to meet more of the hot fans!" Seamus said, grinning widely.
Ginny and Hermione rolled their eyes as Harry, Ron, and Dean laughed.
"Ginny, you did great!" Hermione complimented, giving Ginny a hug.
"Aww! Thanks, Hermione!" Ginny responded happily, as she hugged the girl back.
"Yeah, Gin, that was brilliant!" Ron said, as he took a seat next to the fireplace. "I'm really proud of you! Though, I don't like the way those chaps were looking at you and yelling like that." He frowned as he remembered the scene.
"Ron, relax. Ginny is a big girl now. You can't keep babying her." Hermione said, as she took a seat next to him and snuggled against him.
"Gin, you were really wicked!" Harry said, smiling at her. "You've really got a lot of talent!"
"Thanks, Harry!" Ginny said, blushing from the compliment.
"Yeah, we really are lucky to have her in the band." Dean said, as he took her in his arms and twirled her around. Ginny squealed and then he put her down.
Ron raised one eyebrow and directed it to Dean, who was smiling. Dean just shrugged and sat down.
We did it! Ginny thought happily, as she looked at her band members' faces. She could feel their energy bouncing off her, as she stood surrounded by them. She knew they had sounded great. After all that hard work, it was a relief to make themselves known. And, my voice didn't crack! She thought, and then she yawned.
"Looks like someone needs some rest after an exhausting performance." Colin teased.
Ginny stuck her tongue out at him and said, "Is this how you treat your lead singer?"
Colin just grinned back at her.
"Oh, I almost forgot. It's time to go patrolling." Hermione said, jumping up.
"Wow Ron, it looks like you rubbed off on Hermione." Seamus said, as he raised his eyebrows.
Hermione glared at Seamus and then he stopped being suggestive with his eyebrows.
Ron got up from his seat and walked over to Hermione. "Good luck. I'll wait up for you." He said and then gave her a kiss on her cheek. Hermione blushed a bit.
Ginny giggled at them. They were so cute together.
"Good luck, Herm!" Harry said, and then took a seat next to Dean.
"Alright everyone, I'm off to bed now! Good luck, Hermie! Hope Malfoy doesn't harass you." Ginny said, and she yawned again.
"Thanks, Ginny." Hermione said. "Goodnight and sweet dreams!"
"Night, Gin." Dean, Seamus, Colin, and Harry chorused.
"Sleep good." Ron added, and then gave her a warm smile.
She smiled at them and then turned to go to the girl's dormitories.
Ginny looked at the book on her nightstand and sighed. That was one of the best books she had ever read and she couldn't get the story out of her head.
It was about two strangers coming from two different backgrounds. Nancy grew up in a loving home, while Olden grew up believing life was all about pain. Nancy was in her last year of high school and popular. Olden was involved in a gang and all the activities that came along with being a member. One day, Nancy found Olden hurt and bleeding on the sidewalk and went to help him. He was stubborn, even as he lay there wounded, but then he let her help him.
She knew what the deeper meaning was: That people could change; that love could change people.
Nancy helped him to help himself and through that process, he fell in love with her. Her love for him changed his perception of life and he decided to quit being a gang member. That was really where the hardships began, because it was not hard to get out of a gang. Yet, they fought together and the story had a happy yet realistic ending.
That's so romantic, Ginny thought; as she lay on her bed, ready to go to sleep. If only she could help someone. Am I that strong to change someone? She wondered, as she turned to lie on her stomach. The lights were still on, since her other roommates hadn't come into the room yet. Ginny snuggled her head into her pillow and sighed contentedly.
Today was a good day, she thought as she hugged her pillow. I need to remember to talk to the band about our practicing hours. I hope Mum and Dad are safe; and the twins, Bill, Charlie…and Percy.
She closed her eyes and then soon drifted off to sleep. Subconsciously hoping that tonight her dreams would be Voldemort-free.
Draco walked to the Great Hall for lunch, two days after the Feast. He sat in between Crabbe and Goyle.
"How's it feel to be the Head Boy?" Goyle asked, as he reached for his Pumpkin juice.
"Just grand." Draco replied dryly, as he looked at the food laid out in front of him. So far, he had had a busy first day. All the teachers were lecturing them and giving them lots of homework to do; and then on top of that he had his Head Boy duties, which was to patrol the halls between the classes.
Draco drank his pumpkin juice in one gulp and then put some food on his plate. He started eating slowly, focusing solely on the food that was in front of him.
Then he heard the owls' hoots and looked up. He saw a few owls coming into the Hall and he searched for his black eagle owl. He didn't see it and felt relieved. At least his father wasn't going to harass him today.
He looked over to the Gryffindor table and noticed that Ron was taking a letter off one of the owl's feet. Harry and Hermione, who were sitting on his side, and Ginny who sat across from him, all looked at Ron. They all smiled after he said something and then he pocketed his letter.
Draco sneered at their happiness at receiving a letter. He just wanted to wipe those smiles off their faces.
His father had told him that Weasel's parents were part of the Order. Draco wasn't surprised at all after hearing that. Of course, those Weasels would support the Muggles. Some purebloods, he thought disgustedly. They were already so poor, and then degrading themselves even more by associating with muggles; putting those Mudbloods before themselves. They were just as lowly as those Mudbloods they associated with.
He looked back at his food, annoyed at the scene in front of him. He had lost his appetite.
Ginny smiled widely, as she played with the food on her plate during lunch. She couldn't wait until tonight, when they would read the letter.
"Gin, we need to think about a good day to practice, so that we can inform the Headmaster and ask for his permission." Colin said, from her right.
"I think that we should practice at least once a week." Dean said, as he cut up his chicken with his knife and fork. "Especially since soon we're going to be busy with all the homework and preparations for the N.E.W.T.S. Not to mention Ginny's Quidditch practice which will start in October."
"That's true, mate, I agree." Seamus said, and then he took a bite of his bread. He started to chew and then said, "So what night is the best?"
"Euw, Seamus! Chew with your mouth closed, please!" Ginny said, wrinkling her nose. He was sitting to her left and while he talked he spit out a bit of his half-masticated food in her direction.
Seamus's cheeks turned a bit pink. He closed his mouth and finished chewing.
"Sorry, Gin." He said, grinning apologetically at her.
"No worries." She said, and smiled. "Any night works for me." She turned to Colin and Dean.
"What we can do is go to Professor Dumbledore and ask him what time we're allowed to be in one of the classrooms." Colin suggested, as he reached for his juice.
"Good idea, we'll go to him after dinner tonight." Dean suggested, as he put more chicken on his plate.
"Wait, not tonight…" Ginny started. The three boys gave her inquiring looks and she continued. "How about right after our last class today?"
"Ah, someone is eager to start practicing." Seamus teased.
"No doubt!" she said, and then winked at him.
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