Chapter 3

A/N: Hey guys! Thank you so much for the reviews! I'll try and slow it down in this chapter, ok? It felt so gooooooood getting some reviews!!! The story should slow down a little! Thanks again! I luv y'all!! By the way, this story is dedicated to Blueberrie, as she was my first ever reviewer!!!!

Now, on with the story!!!!

The next day, Hermione joined Ron and Harry in the Hall for Breakfast. They were both talking hurriedly about Quidditch. They were going over candidates for captain. All of a sudden, Hermione turned around. What she saw made her gasp. Draco was walking in with, Pansy Parkinson, who was looking all smug!!

He's with her?? What? The way he was acting yesterday?? OH MY GOD!! I HATE HIM!! Hermione thought. Then, Draco turned to look at her. She did not realize that she had been staring at him.

She's looking at me. OK, just calm down. I'll have to explain to her later. Wait, why do I care if she is jealous? She's just a filthy little Mudblood. Because, DUH!! I like her! Draco thought.

Ginny looked over at Hermione. She followed her gaze and found that Hermione was staring at, WAIT!! DRACO!!!!!! Ginny didn't understand. Thankfully, Harry and Ron did not notice this, because if they had, well, Ginny didn't want to think about that.

The group got up and made their way to their first class of the year. They had Double Potions first with, guess who?? The Slytherins. Well, at least Hermione would get to look at Draco for awhile.

After class, Hermione realized that she had forgotten her Defense Against The Dark Arts(DADA) book. She made her way back to the Head's dormitory. When she opened the door, she found Draco sitting on the couch, with his head in his hands. Hermione immediately felt a wave of compassion for him. He looked so vulnerable and innocent sitting there like that.

"Hey, Draco, what's the matter?" Hermione asked, gently.

He looked up at her, and she saw that his face was stained with tears. More tears were forming in his eyes.

"My mo-, mo-, mom was killed this morning. They don't know who did it," he said, before breaking down again.

Hermione just sat back. Her hand found it's way to his back. She pulled him into a hug. They stayed this way for the next few moments. All of a sudden, their heads were moving towards each other.

BANG! The portrait to the dorm opened. In walked Dumbledore, followed by Mr. Malfoy. Dumbledore gave Hermione a look, and she went up to her room. As she was shutting the door, she heard Dumbledore start talking.

I wonder what they are saying, Hermione thought.

About 15 minutes later, Hermione needed to use the restroom. She started to open the door, but heard a voice. She recognized it to be Mr. Malfoy's. He was talking to someone, probably through magic.

"I am sure, My Lord, they don't suspect a thing. I know, we need to keep that filthy little Mudblood out of things. Yes, I am sure that she is dead!!" Mr. Malfoy practically shouted.

Hermione, shut the door with a gasp. Had he really done it?

"Hermione, are you ok?" Draco asked, as he opened the door to her room.

A/N: Sorry guys! Almost some action there! Man, this really makes you hate Lucius doesn't it! I'll update soon! Sorry about not updating, I've been really busy!! Don't worry, this point will be resolved later (Draco's mom), but not before some drama!!