Hermione was astounded. "He hugged me! This is amazing!" she thought. Even though in pure shock, she managed to act like nothing had happened. She sat down next to Harry, "What's up you guys?" "Nothing really", Harry started, "Ron was just telling me about Abigail, you have heard about her right?" "I've seen her", Hermione said. "Lucky you, the Dursley's gave me a really old car and it broke down on the way. I almost didn't make it", he said. "So Hermione, who's the new Head Boy? We heard it was Draco, but I know Dumbledore would never pick him for anything", Ron laughed. Hermione looked down, "Actually..it is" "Malfoy?" Harry asked, "Your kidding" Hermione shook her head. Harry and Ron were in shock. "If he tries to do anything to you I'm gonna punch his face out!" Ron growled. Harry agreed, "I'm with you there" Hermione shook her head, "No, you guys have to listen to me. He's different this year." Harry raised an eyebrow. "Yeah right", Ron said. "He is! We started talking and he didn't make any rude comments. He actually complimented me a few times", she told them. "Really? Wow", Harry said. "So do you guys believe me?" Hermione asked. "Maybe if I talk to him, but you must admit it is hard to believe", Harry said. "It's a trap, Hermione! Of course I don't believe you! I cant believe you do Harry! I mean this is Malfoy we are talking about! Our arch enemy for the past 6 years! You're going to put all that aside because you think he's ..nice?" Ron almost started to yell. "Yes!", Hermione told him, "Ron, you are such an ass! I am going to practically live with him! I want to make sure that we get along. It's all for the best, you know" Harry sided, "She has a point, Ron" "There is no way you will change my mind", Ron said. "You need to trust people", Hermione said. "You never trusted him!", Ron said. "I didn't until this year and this year I am positive, he's different", Hermione explained. "Come on mate, give it a shot", Harry said. "Maybe", Ron growled. "Thank you!" Hermione said joyfully, "You guys are awesome! I'd better head back, we should be nearing Hogwarts. I'll see you two at the Sorting Ceremony!" "Bye", Ron rolled his eyes.

Hermione entered her compartment. "Well?" Draco asked. "Their willing to give it a shot", Hermione said. "Excellent", he was relieved, "We are near Hogwarts you know" "Really? Wow! I cant wait!" Hermione exclaimed. Draco smiled at Hermione and Hermione smiled back. "I think I'm going to have fun this year", Hermione told Draco. "I can make that happen", he responded. "Draco", Hermione started. "Yes?" Draco asked. "What will happen to you now that we are friends? You have people that like you because you hate me? And what about your lackeys, Crabbe and Goyle? What will happen to all of that?" Hermione asked. "Crabbe and Goyle got held back", Draco said, "And besides, I don't need you to worry about me" Hermione looked down, "I'm sorry, I just don't want you to get hurt because of me" Draco smiled, "That's sweet" A small smile came to Hermione's face and she blushed ,but made sure Draco didn't see.

"Henry Alberette" Professor McGonagall called. The sorting ceremony had begun and Hermione had reunited with her friends Ron, Harry and Ginny. "Hufflepuff!" The Sorting Hat called out. The only thing that Hermione and her friends had heard was that first one. As soon as Henry left the for the Hufflepuff table they were engaged in a conversation about various subjects and missed the rest of the sorting ceremony. At the end Dumbledore stood up, "Now, as you all know, it is time for me to announce the new Head Boy and Girl and they are..Hermione Granger.and Draco Malfoy!" The crowd gasped.