Chapter Five

Hermione walked into the Great Hall, a little late. All of the long tables had piles and piles of food on them. She walked to the front of the room where the staff eats.

Hermione took the seat next to Draco. "Glad to see you could make it," he smirked.

Hermione just sent him a dirty look and looked away, at all of the kids. "I remember how happy I was when I first came here."

Draco just looked bored. "My father wanted me to go to another school where they teach more Dark Arts. But my mother insisted I stick closer to home."

At least someone likes you, Hermione thought. But all she said was "nice."

Draco looked at her. "You still friends with Potter and Weasley?"

Hermione nodded and took a chicken wing.

But Draco wouldn't give up. "You know, my father----"

Hermione sighed and put down her food. "Malfoy, what do you want?"

Draco smirked and smiled innocently. "Just trying to make conversation."

"Is it some kind of tradition for you to try to annoy me ever second of the day?" Hermione asked.

Draco just smirked.

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"Now, each of you will be making a potion on page 1,265 in your text book in pairs. This project will count for more than 50% of your final grade, so it would be wise if you dont shall I say…. Mess up," Snape was standing in front of the classroom in an afternoon class.

Hermione and Draco were once again sitting in the corner of the room.

"Class dismissed. Except for Miss Delila Scowler and Billow Jakson." Snape announced.

Delila and Billow stood up from their desks and walked over to Snape's.

"You wanted something Mr. Snape?" Delila asked innocently.

"Well," Snape folded his hands on the desk, "Considering both of you have the worst average in the school. I'm going to have Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger over here help you."

Delila and Billow laughed. "We do?" he asked.

Snape look disgusted. "It's nothing to be proud of Miss Scowler and Mr. Jakson."

Delila realized something. "So that means we have to be around these guys all the time?" she raised her eyebrow slightly and look at Draco.

Draco noticed and made a face of horror. "Professor Snape. We're supposed to be helping you. Not the… students." He said the word "students" as if it was the worst thing in the world.

Snape stood up and shuffled papers. "Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger. You will help Miss Scowler and Mr. Billow on this project. Enough said." He walked out of the room.

Hermione sighed, how much fun this was going to be, she thought wryly.

But Delila and said, "Hi Draco."

A/N: Hey you guys, here's the weekly update. I might update on Sunday but don't count on it because it's my birthday! Woo-hoo! But the next couple of chapters should be more lively. Draco and Hermione will be working close together. Hmm…. Now the thanks to the great new reviewers: *Imperfectionist* *Dreaming One* *Slim-Shady's-Modeling-Baby* *Lavon aka rosie* *Diane* *ibebe-x33*

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