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Chapter 2
Hermoine was practically running by his side and Malfoy seemed to take a great deal of pleasure in her having to run to keep up. H: "Don't tell me you are Head Boy!" she was panting but managed to keep her head high and her back straight, which almost made Draco smirk at her persistence of always being better.
D: "No I'm not Granger...Dean Seamus is."
H: "then why did McGonagall send you to fetch me?"
D: "Although my talents are rare I am as yet unable to read minds Granger! But my guess is that it was because I was one of the first there."
H: "Oh!"
Draco looked down at her with a curious expression on his face. Granger didn't even make an effort to retort and he couldn't help but wonder what made her so timid.
Hermoine however knew exactly what it was that kept her quiet. Her mind was preoccupied with the fact that she was feeling shy towards him and she was fighting an inner battle. 'Why am I shy of him...this horrid creature that gave me nothing but trouble and embarrassment through all my years here. When has he ever done any good? So he looks good and maybe it's just a natural female reaction, I'd be a fool if I denied his good looks but that doesn't mean I have to like him. Mmm...he smells nice too!'
When they reached the last compartment Draco opened the door and stepped inside. Hermoine felt relieved to know that he hadn't changed completely and stepped aside for her instead. Sighing with obvious relief, she closed the door behind her. When she turned she almost screamed in frustration. Every male prefect present looked her over and smiled encouragingly. The only two who didn't smile or didn't seem to show any interest whatsoever where the only two Hermoine never expected to be prefects. Draco and Blaize sat together in what appeared to be the darkest corner of the compartment. The compartment of course was lighted evenly throughout but their simple presence and emotionless glares gave it the atmosphere of a glacier at midnight.
She looked Blaize over quickly, as unobtrusively as possible and was slightly shocked to find him as attractive as Draco. He had dark brown hair that was only slightly shorter than Draco's and his dark brown eyes seemed to miss nothing as they scanned the room. Even while the two of them were sitting their height was obvious since their heads topped everyone in the compartment except McGonagall...who was standing.
"Now that we are all assembled I will expect your full attention while I give you your abilities and limitations in power." McGonagall stood at the front of the compartment and all eyes turned to her as she spoke.
Harry and Ron boarded the coaches without so much as a sign of Hermoine. When they arrived at Hogwarts they were shown to their new dorms and then headed down to dinner.
R: "What do you suppose happened to Hermoine?" Ron was eagerly looking at the blank tables, his eyes mimicking his hunger.
Harry laughed, wondering how it was that Ron could be as hungry as he was and still think about Hermoine. "She's probably with the rest of the council, she is head girl after all."
Student were still moving into the hall and taking their seats. Among them Harry noticed a head of platinum hair. Draco felt Harry's glare before he saw the boy who lived. His answering glare could have frozen ice and only years of hatred kept Harry's eyes firmly on his adversary's.
"Hey guys!" Hermoine's intrusion brought Harry back to his senses. He was still angry because Malfoy had simply turned away and walked over to the Slytherin table. The fact that Malfoy backed away from any challenge made Harry think that he was up to something.
R: "Hey Moine! How was the council meeting?"
"It was boring Ron. I have never wanted to listen to McGonagall less. It was almost a blessing to get out of that compartment and off the train. And just when I thought it was over, she followed Dean and I into the coach and lectured us on the same things she told the prefects. Oh by the way Dean Seamus is Head Boy!"
H: "Don't worry Moine, I'm sure things will settle down once everything gets going and McGonagall will stop lecturing you once she realises that you and Dean are doing a good job!"
"Maybe and maybe not, I just hope that you are right about us doing a good job."
Ron chocked on his food and stared at Hermoine. "You've NEVER doubted yourself before Hermoine!" Harry also began to stare at her.
"I'm not talking about myself you blockheads, I meant Dean!"
"OH!" was their unified answer. Hermoine giggled at their puzzled expressions and started to explain how she found out that Dean had a Hufflepuff girlfriend and how that girl insisted that he focus his time on her.
"So you see, there is a possibility that Dean won't be able to focus on his duties as Head Boy and leave the work to me because of that little chit."
H: "I really don't think it's worth worrying about Hermoine...after all Dean wouldn't have been chosen as Head Boy if he couldn't handle more than one thing."
"I suppose you're right, but I hope he doesn't start getting generous and let me do all the work. There are our subjects as well and I don't intend to fail any of them just because some Hufflepuff girl wants a Head Boy at her feet."
Harry and Ron exchanged looks of hopelessness. No matter what happened to Hermoine externally she would always focus on her studies and responsibilities first, she didn't even make an effort to understand those who didn't do the same.
The first few days back at Hogwarts were like an ever-growing disaster. They got homework from all their subjects and Hermoine spent every second of her time working despite the combined efforts of Harry, Ron and all her friends to get her away from it. Their efforts didn't last long since they too had to focus on their studies and nothing could be done about it.
As the days past everyone began to settle into a regular routine and people began to relax as everything settled for the term. Hermoine however seemed to work harder still and her and Dean was in constant arguments when they were together.
D: "Hermoine please!" Dean's voice was pleading as he sat on his knees in the head common room, begging Hermoine to help him with a potion's assignment.
"No Dean, You got yourself in this mess, now get yourself out or get one of your own friends to help you!"
D: "Are you kidding? It's past midnight and we're probably the only two awake at this hour. Please help me Hermoine I'll do anything!" "I don't need anything. And it's only your own fault that you decided to spend the weekend flirting rather than doing your work."
D: "But Hermoine its due tomorrow and Snape will make dog meat out of me if I don't hand it in."
"That is not my problem!"
D: "Please...remember the Head Girl is supposed to be compassionate and fair to her peers."
By the change in her expression Dean could tell that he had crossed the line. Hermoine's eyes blazed with a fury that not even Harry or Ron dared face. She stood up and advanced on him, her voice a deadly calm.
"Don't talk to me about fairness Dean Seamus..."
Dean cringed visibly and began retreating backwards rapidly.
"...Do you call it fairness when I do your work for you while you flirt and kiss. Do you see it as being fair when I do my work and your own because you wanted a few extra hours in Hogsmeade. Or is it fair that I haven't had more than five minutes with any of my friends, while you had hours with that Hufflepuff trollop. I work harder than any Head Girl in Hogwarts' history to meet deadlines, because I have to keep my marks up as well as yours. Does any of that sound fair to you?"
Dean looked at her apologetically but his eyes still pleaded for help and understanding. Hermoine sighed and lowered her hand which she hadn't realise she had raised with her wand aimed at Dean.
"Okay Dean I'll help you!"
Dean jumped up and ran to get his assignment before she changed her mind. Hermoine sighed and dropped into the nearest chair. Her helping him now would only make him come back to her again later, but she felt sorry for him. It was obvious to those clever enough to figure it out that the Hufflepuff girl was using him and Dean in his blind love couldn't see it.
D: "Here it is Hermoine!"
The next day Hermoine battled to remain awake in her classes. She had helped Dean finish his assignment but it had taken them well past three in the morning to do it and the fatigue clearly showed on her face.
That night on her patrol Hermoine realised that she was running late and that her patrol should have been over more than half an hour ago. She remembered to check the north tower since McGonagall had warned them that it was a frequent meeting place between couples. As she stumbled half asleep up the stares she tried no to think of her own warm and luxurious bed. When she finally reached the top room she was surprised to find that it had a couch and table in it. The table held two burning candles that had obviously been lit recently. Hoping to catch the couple she sat on the couch and waited, but the days work and her weariness caught up to her and she fell asleep.
The sound of giggling and the door creaking open roused her from her sleep, but the couple she caught was the last she expected. Malfoy stood in the doorway glaring fiercely at her; his arms surrounded a tiny six-year girl with streaming blond hair.
M: "I didn't know this was booked...meeting someone Granger?"
"MALFOY! You should have never been made prefect! McGonagall will have your badge when she hears of this and you will definitely get suspended." She glared at the girl still circled in Draco's arms.
At the mention of a suspension the girl gasped and looked up at him pleadingly.
D: "Don't worry I'll take care of this. You head back to bed." He leaned down and kissed her passionately. The girl's moans and whimpers made Hermoine feel uncomfortable and she glared even harder at Draco.
Feeling her glare on his back, Draco loosened his grip and broke off the kiss. As the girl turned to leave, Hermoine gasped as she finally recognized whom it was. Malfoy's companion was none other than the Hufflepuff girl Dean was so madly in love with and by the effects of Draco's kiss on her it was obvious that the girl had someone else and not Dean in mind. Hermoine cursed silently as she realised that all her hours of helping Dean had been a waste.
When the girl left Draco turned to look at Hermoine. He was once again emotionless but something in his eyes flickered for a moment before disappearing.
"You're not taking care of anything Malfoy and I won't change my mind no matter what you do or say!"
Draco simply looked at her, his look calculative in every way but there was admiration in his eyes. Hermoine thought that she was mistaken, how could he possibly admire her.
Draco however did. He found that no matter what he did or said to her, Granger always fought back with a vengeance and her mental strength impressed him. Unlike other girls he had met she was actually truly smart, in fact the only other person apart form Blaize who could challenge him mentally. He had given up on Potter after Voldemort's death since it never really interested him on picking on him and his weasel friend.
M: "You look a sight worse than death Granger. When was the last time you actually slept for longer than four hours?"
She glared at him and searched his eyes for any signs of trickery or mockery of any sort but there was nothing. Suddenly remembering how tired she was Hermoine sat back down on the couch.
"The funny thing about that is I don't even remember what a good nights sleep feels like."
Draco leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. He was looking at her plainly with no malice and no hatred either. If Hermoine had been wakeful enough to realise this it would have shocked her speechless.
"You know Granger, if I was you I wouldn't tell McGonagall about tonight," "You're not going to get away with it Malfoy and you won't keep your badge by trying to convince me not to tell anyone."
The laughter that echoed in the tower at that moment brought her fully awake. Draco was still leaning against the wall but the sound she heard was definitely coming from him. He was actually laughing and Hermoine simply stared at him, shocked beyond all reason.
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Chapter 2
Hermoine was practically running by his side and Malfoy seemed to take a great deal of pleasure in her having to run to keep up. H: "Don't tell me you are Head Boy!" she was panting but managed to keep her head high and her back straight, which almost made Draco smirk at her persistence of always being better.
D: "No I'm not Granger...Dean Seamus is."
H: "then why did McGonagall send you to fetch me?"
D: "Although my talents are rare I am as yet unable to read minds Granger! But my guess is that it was because I was one of the first there."
H: "Oh!"
Draco looked down at her with a curious expression on his face. Granger didn't even make an effort to retort and he couldn't help but wonder what made her so timid.
Hermoine however knew exactly what it was that kept her quiet. Her mind was preoccupied with the fact that she was feeling shy towards him and she was fighting an inner battle. 'Why am I shy of him...this horrid creature that gave me nothing but trouble and embarrassment through all my years here. When has he ever done any good? So he looks good and maybe it's just a natural female reaction, I'd be a fool if I denied his good looks but that doesn't mean I have to like him. Mmm...he smells nice too!'
When they reached the last compartment Draco opened the door and stepped inside. Hermoine felt relieved to know that he hadn't changed completely and stepped aside for her instead. Sighing with obvious relief, she closed the door behind her. When she turned she almost screamed in frustration. Every male prefect present looked her over and smiled encouragingly. The only two who didn't smile or didn't seem to show any interest whatsoever where the only two Hermoine never expected to be prefects. Draco and Blaize sat together in what appeared to be the darkest corner of the compartment. The compartment of course was lighted evenly throughout but their simple presence and emotionless glares gave it the atmosphere of a glacier at midnight.
She looked Blaize over quickly, as unobtrusively as possible and was slightly shocked to find him as attractive as Draco. He had dark brown hair that was only slightly shorter than Draco's and his dark brown eyes seemed to miss nothing as they scanned the room. Even while the two of them were sitting their height was obvious since their heads topped everyone in the compartment except McGonagall...who was standing.
"Now that we are all assembled I will expect your full attention while I give you your abilities and limitations in power." McGonagall stood at the front of the compartment and all eyes turned to her as she spoke.
Harry and Ron boarded the coaches without so much as a sign of Hermoine. When they arrived at Hogwarts they were shown to their new dorms and then headed down to dinner.
R: "What do you suppose happened to Hermoine?" Ron was eagerly looking at the blank tables, his eyes mimicking his hunger.
Harry laughed, wondering how it was that Ron could be as hungry as he was and still think about Hermoine. "She's probably with the rest of the council, she is head girl after all."
Student were still moving into the hall and taking their seats. Among them Harry noticed a head of platinum hair. Draco felt Harry's glare before he saw the boy who lived. His answering glare could have frozen ice and only years of hatred kept Harry's eyes firmly on his adversary's.
"Hey guys!" Hermoine's intrusion brought Harry back to his senses. He was still angry because Malfoy had simply turned away and walked over to the Slytherin table. The fact that Malfoy backed away from any challenge made Harry think that he was up to something.
R: "Hey Moine! How was the council meeting?"
"It was boring Ron. I have never wanted to listen to McGonagall less. It was almost a blessing to get out of that compartment and off the train. And just when I thought it was over, she followed Dean and I into the coach and lectured us on the same things she told the prefects. Oh by the way Dean Seamus is Head Boy!"
H: "Don't worry Moine, I'm sure things will settle down once everything gets going and McGonagall will stop lecturing you once she realises that you and Dean are doing a good job!"
"Maybe and maybe not, I just hope that you are right about us doing a good job."
Ron chocked on his food and stared at Hermoine. "You've NEVER doubted yourself before Hermoine!" Harry also began to stare at her.
"I'm not talking about myself you blockheads, I meant Dean!"
"OH!" was their unified answer. Hermoine giggled at their puzzled expressions and started to explain how she found out that Dean had a Hufflepuff girlfriend and how that girl insisted that he focus his time on her.
"So you see, there is a possibility that Dean won't be able to focus on his duties as Head Boy and leave the work to me because of that little chit."
H: "I really don't think it's worth worrying about Hermoine...after all Dean wouldn't have been chosen as Head Boy if he couldn't handle more than one thing."
"I suppose you're right, but I hope he doesn't start getting generous and let me do all the work. There are our subjects as well and I don't intend to fail any of them just because some Hufflepuff girl wants a Head Boy at her feet."
Harry and Ron exchanged looks of hopelessness. No matter what happened to Hermoine externally she would always focus on her studies and responsibilities first, she didn't even make an effort to understand those who didn't do the same.
The first few days back at Hogwarts were like an ever-growing disaster. They got homework from all their subjects and Hermoine spent every second of her time working despite the combined efforts of Harry, Ron and all her friends to get her away from it. Their efforts didn't last long since they too had to focus on their studies and nothing could be done about it.
As the days past everyone began to settle into a regular routine and people began to relax as everything settled for the term. Hermoine however seemed to work harder still and her and Dean was in constant arguments when they were together.
D: "Hermoine please!" Dean's voice was pleading as he sat on his knees in the head common room, begging Hermoine to help him with a potion's assignment.
"No Dean, You got yourself in this mess, now get yourself out or get one of your own friends to help you!"
D: "Are you kidding? It's past midnight and we're probably the only two awake at this hour. Please help me Hermoine I'll do anything!" "I don't need anything. And it's only your own fault that you decided to spend the weekend flirting rather than doing your work."
D: "But Hermoine its due tomorrow and Snape will make dog meat out of me if I don't hand it in."
"That is not my problem!"
D: "Please...remember the Head Girl is supposed to be compassionate and fair to her peers."
By the change in her expression Dean could tell that he had crossed the line. Hermoine's eyes blazed with a fury that not even Harry or Ron dared face. She stood up and advanced on him, her voice a deadly calm.
"Don't talk to me about fairness Dean Seamus..."
Dean cringed visibly and began retreating backwards rapidly.
"...Do you call it fairness when I do your work for you while you flirt and kiss. Do you see it as being fair when I do my work and your own because you wanted a few extra hours in Hogsmeade. Or is it fair that I haven't had more than five minutes with any of my friends, while you had hours with that Hufflepuff trollop. I work harder than any Head Girl in Hogwarts' history to meet deadlines, because I have to keep my marks up as well as yours. Does any of that sound fair to you?"
Dean looked at her apologetically but his eyes still pleaded for help and understanding. Hermoine sighed and lowered her hand which she hadn't realise she had raised with her wand aimed at Dean.
"Okay Dean I'll help you!"
Dean jumped up and ran to get his assignment before she changed her mind. Hermoine sighed and dropped into the nearest chair. Her helping him now would only make him come back to her again later, but she felt sorry for him. It was obvious to those clever enough to figure it out that the Hufflepuff girl was using him and Dean in his blind love couldn't see it.
D: "Here it is Hermoine!"
The next day Hermoine battled to remain awake in her classes. She had helped Dean finish his assignment but it had taken them well past three in the morning to do it and the fatigue clearly showed on her face.
That night on her patrol Hermoine realised that she was running late and that her patrol should have been over more than half an hour ago. She remembered to check the north tower since McGonagall had warned them that it was a frequent meeting place between couples. As she stumbled half asleep up the stares she tried no to think of her own warm and luxurious bed. When she finally reached the top room she was surprised to find that it had a couch and table in it. The table held two burning candles that had obviously been lit recently. Hoping to catch the couple she sat on the couch and waited, but the days work and her weariness caught up to her and she fell asleep.
The sound of giggling and the door creaking open roused her from her sleep, but the couple she caught was the last she expected. Malfoy stood in the doorway glaring fiercely at her; his arms surrounded a tiny six-year girl with streaming blond hair.
M: "I didn't know this was booked...meeting someone Granger?"
"MALFOY! You should have never been made prefect! McGonagall will have your badge when she hears of this and you will definitely get suspended." She glared at the girl still circled in Draco's arms.
At the mention of a suspension the girl gasped and looked up at him pleadingly.
D: "Don't worry I'll take care of this. You head back to bed." He leaned down and kissed her passionately. The girl's moans and whimpers made Hermoine feel uncomfortable and she glared even harder at Draco.
Feeling her glare on his back, Draco loosened his grip and broke off the kiss. As the girl turned to leave, Hermoine gasped as she finally recognized whom it was. Malfoy's companion was none other than the Hufflepuff girl Dean was so madly in love with and by the effects of Draco's kiss on her it was obvious that the girl had someone else and not Dean in mind. Hermoine cursed silently as she realised that all her hours of helping Dean had been a waste.
When the girl left Draco turned to look at Hermoine. He was once again emotionless but something in his eyes flickered for a moment before disappearing.
"You're not taking care of anything Malfoy and I won't change my mind no matter what you do or say!"
Draco simply looked at her, his look calculative in every way but there was admiration in his eyes. Hermoine thought that she was mistaken, how could he possibly admire her.
Draco however did. He found that no matter what he did or said to her, Granger always fought back with a vengeance and her mental strength impressed him. Unlike other girls he had met she was actually truly smart, in fact the only other person apart form Blaize who could challenge him mentally. He had given up on Potter after Voldemort's death since it never really interested him on picking on him and his weasel friend.
M: "You look a sight worse than death Granger. When was the last time you actually slept for longer than four hours?"
She glared at him and searched his eyes for any signs of trickery or mockery of any sort but there was nothing. Suddenly remembering how tired she was Hermoine sat back down on the couch.
"The funny thing about that is I don't even remember what a good nights sleep feels like."
Draco leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. He was looking at her plainly with no malice and no hatred either. If Hermoine had been wakeful enough to realise this it would have shocked her speechless.
"You know Granger, if I was you I wouldn't tell McGonagall about tonight," "You're not going to get away with it Malfoy and you won't keep your badge by trying to convince me not to tell anyone."
The laughter that echoed in the tower at that moment brought her fully awake. Draco was still leaning against the wall but the sound she heard was definitely coming from him. He was actually laughing and Hermoine simply stared at him, shocked beyond all reason.
Thanks for everyone that reviewed. Here is Chapter2. Hope you will like it