Disclaimer: Whether I want to admit it or not, I do not own any Characters that you may recognize. I have an imagination; however if I had J.K. Rowling's I wouldn't be posting Fan Fiction. There may be some new characters that I of course made up but then who knows I may have picked up them some place too. I am also sure the plot may be somewhat different but not completely original.

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to my first reviewer and probably biggest fan. Love you, Duds56.

Also I had originally meant to mention the Keller's in passing; however it seems as I was writing, they moved to the forefront. I really wanted to concentrate mainly on Hermione and Draco. Right now though, Draco has taken a back seat. I have written up to Chapter 4 and half of Chapter 5. I think Draco will be more prominent after that. We can only hope. I know that background information is a must for any good story; but this might be just too much. Let me know please with your reviews. I have a strong constitution, good or bad I can take it. Well that certainly was a bit of rambling. On to the story.

Chapter 3 "Meeting of the Minds"

"Holy Shit! What is this? Granger? What the fuck?"

"Hello Ferret," she said, "nice to see you again."

Ron and Harry were laughing so hard at this point that they couldn't see the fury in Draco's eyes. However it was evident with his next words. "Fuck you mud blood. What kind of game is this? Were you trying to humiliate me? A Malfoy? You will pay bitch."

Hermione snorted. "Shut up Malfoy. As if I would do all this," she gestured to her hair clothes and make up, "for the great ferret boy. Like I couldn't humiliate you in thousands of other ways that didn't take half as much effort. Get over yourself and you grand illusions of Godliness. A meeting did you say? Well pick your jaw up off the floor and let's go." She turned to her friends and said. "I will talk to you after the Feast." With grace that hadn't come easy she strode out of the compartment and down the halls of the Hogwarts express leaving a still gaping and speechless Draco, and a thoroughly amused Ron and Harry behind.

Draco however was quick to recover and looked at the two boys. "What are you fucking laughing about?"

"You!" they said in unison.

Following Hermione's lead Draco turned and left the compartment but not before smirking at the still laughing duo and saying, "Don't worry you'll get yours."

"Stupid ferret boy," she continued down the hall mumbling under her breath, "Who does he think he is, for him, arrogant git. Yeah Right." "Oh my so sorry didn't see you there let me help you up." As Hermione had been rambling to her self she hadn't seen the boy she practically ran over. Hermione studied him to make sure he was alright. "Hmm he looks familiar" she thought. "Do I know him? Blonde hair, Hazel eyes not to short. Nope don't know him." As she pulled herself out of her thoughts she saw the boy glance around him as if he was looking for someone. "I am so sorry wasn't looking where I was going." She said as she helped him up. "Are you lost?"

"No" the boy said "I am just looking for my friends."

"If you tell me who your friends are I may be able to help."

The boy considered her offer but shook his head, "I'm sorry, I don't know you and my friends value their privacy. I wouldn't want to advertise the fact I was looking for them."

"I understand completely. I have some friends like that as well. My name is Hermione Granger. I am the Head Girl this year. If you need anything just let me know." As she started to walk away the boy called out to her.

"Ummm..Ms. Granger?"

"Yes?"

"I guess you could help me after all. My friends told me a lot about you during the summer. I am sure they won't mind if you help me."

Hermione frowned "Who would be talking about me? What is your name?" She asked suspiciously.

"Aaron Keller, Ms. Granger, first year"

"Oh you're the boy from America. Looking for Harry and Ron are you?"

"Yes Ms. Granger."

"Look Aaron any friend of Harry and Ron's is a friend of mine please call me Hermione."

"I would be glad to Ms. Granger it s just I can't pronounce your name."

"Hmm. Seems to me that we can come up with an alternative then. Mione? No no still too hard. Oh Ok I got how about Herms?"

"Thank you Herms. Are you going to see Harry and Ron now?"

"Sorry no I have a meeting but this is the way you should go." Hermione pointed him in the right direction and continued along the way.

"New boyfriend Granger? What Scar head and weasel not enough for you any more."

"Malfoy" she said "Sod off."

Inside the Heads compartment were two letters. One addressed to each of them. Hermione picked hers up and began to read.

Dear Ms. Granger,

Once again congratulations on becoming Head Girl. As you know your counterpart will be Draco Malfoy.

After the sorting and the feast, you will be expected to meet with your head of house. Due to recent circumstances, that would be Katie Bell.

Your duties as Head Girl will be explained at that time. She will also show you to your new living quarters. This year we have decided to make a change. To promote house unity, prefects from each year will be sharing a dorm. As will you and Mr. Malfoy.
We also have decided that the will only be 1 prefect per house per year.

The following is a list of prefects.

7th yr

Ronald Weasley (Gryffindor) Justin Finch-Fletchly (Hufflepuff) Faith Charles (Ravenclaw) Pansy Parkinson (Slytherin)

6th yr

Ginny Weasley (Gryffindor) Oliver Frost (Hufflepuff) Alicia Spires (Ravenclaw) Thomas Zambini (Slytherin)

5th yr

Logan Masters (Gryffindor) Jeska Heart (Hufflepuff) Andy Banks (Ravenclaw) Marley Goyle (Slytherin)

Warm Wishes,
Acting Headmistress Minerva McGonagall
(Order of Merlin First Class)

"Acting Headmistress? Where is Dumbledore?"

"Haven't you heard?" Draco sneered. "Your precious Muggle lover has gone missing. Personally I think he finally went bonkers and ran off with a bunch of muggle carnies."

She turned to Draco. Startled it took her a few minutes to recover. This was the first time since she stepped on the train she got a good look at him. "Wow!" she thought, "He may be a bastard; but damn I'm not the only one who's changed this summer.

Malfoy's hair had grown out and was no longer slicked back. It seemed to be more silver than blonde now. He also hadn't put on his robes yet and Hermione could tell he had been working out.

"Stop thinking like that." She chided herself. Getting a grip on thoughts she finally blurted out "Dumbledore? Missing? Have to tell Ron and Harry."

Meanwhile back at the compartment Harry and Ron were playing a game of wizard's chess. Of course Ron was soundly beating Harry. Are we surprised? Harry let out a huge sigh of relief when there was a knock on the compartment door. "Come in." he yelled.

"Aaron nice to see you. How's everything going? Meet any new first years?" he asked.

"Yeah Harry. Most are nice too, when I can understand what they are saying that is."

Ron laughed. "You know I've been listening to people talk like this all my life and I still have trouble understanding what some people say."

"I met a friend of yours on my way here. Her..Her. she said to call her Herms since I can't pronounce her name. You guys never said she was so pretty."

Embarrassed, Rom mumbled something that suspiciously sounded like, "I've never noticed before."

Aaron continued "I have a few questions to ask you if you don't mind."

When he noticed neither of them moving to stop him he continued. "As you know most of this wizarding stuff is beyond my comprehension. I only know what you and the ministry have explained. Which to be honest isn't much. The kids I met mentioned something about a sorting ceremony. Also who are He who shall not be named and the Boy who lived?"

Harry sighed. "Well I guess those are fair questions. Ron you take the sorting ceremony. I'll do the rest."

So with that Ron began.

"The sorting ceremony is one of the first things you do when you arrive at Hogwarts. This is what determines what house you will be in. Harry Mione and I are in Gryffindor. They are known for their bravery. Ravenclaw known for their brains. Hufflepuff known for their loyalty. And last Slytherin known for their cunning, or as we like to call it pure evilness. Did that about cover it Harry? Don't worry though I'm sure you'll be in Gryffindor, seeing as we are your friends." He then gestured to Harry saying as if saying your turn.

Harry took a deep breath and began. "Many years ago there was a man who decided that anyone without 'pure blood' should not be allowed in the muggle world. He decided to rid the world of muggleborns and half-breeds. To this day he is known as Voldermort or as you have heard 'he who must not be named'. I personally agree with Hermione who says and I quote, 'Fear of a name only increases the fear of the thing itself.' Voldermort wasn't the only one who felt this way; there were many pureblood wizards who agreed with him. They became known as Death Eaters. They killed many a witch and wizard in the name of purity. The ones who died were the lucky ones. Many were tortured and severely disabled. There was a prophecy made soon after Voldemort came into power. When he learned of this prophecy he set out to destroy a young boy. He however didn't know the full prophecy only a little that was overheard by one of his minions. He didn't know that by going after the boy he was marking the beginning of a new era. A group called the Order of the Phoenix was formed to combat Voldemort and his Death Eaters. They knew the full prophecy and did everything they could to protect the family. They were placed under the Fidelus charm. You remember me telling you about that right." When Aaron nodded Harry continued. "The secret keeper whom was one of the family's best friends actually had been working for Voldemort himself. He gave him the location of the family. At a small house in Godrics Hollow a family was torn apart. Voldemort killed the child's father then advanced on the child himself. The mother seeing what was going to happen threw herself in front of her baby and was killed by just two words. After the mother was out of the way Voldemort once again advanced on the child. He said the words of the killing curse, however when he threw his spell towards the child it rebounded and killed the body of Voldermort instead. It seems that with her sacrifice the mother put her son under the most powerful protection spell there is. The power of love. Voldemort body was dead however his spirit refused to leave. I had found a host body and began to feed off of it, hoping one day to return to full powering human form. This was not meant to be as the host body was killed. Many times he tried to return but was thwarted by the Boy who Lived. Finally a few years back he was able to return by using the blood of the young boy. Apparently he had passed some of his power to the boy when he tried to kill him. Only his blood could bring Voldemort back. He also marked the boy as his equal the day he tried to kill him. Leaving a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead. This boy is destined to destroy the Dark Lord Voldemort."

Aaron was so engrossed in the story that it took him a few minutes to realize that Harry had never told him who the boy was. "Harry who was the boy and where is he now?"

"The boy is at Hogwarts in his seventh year."

"So you know him?"

"Yes very well." And with that have pushed his hair out of the way and revealed his lightning bolt scar."

"Oh my Harry why didn't you just tell me to mind my own business? You shouldn't have had to relive that. I am so sorry."

"Its ok Aaron you were bound to find out sooner or later, might as well hear it from the source then all the shoddy rumors that are false. Any other questions before we go change?"

"Yes just one. What is a mud blood?"

They heard a loud gasp at the door and turned to see that Hermione had just walked in.

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