Chapter 6-Put the Past Away

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
The angry boy a bit too insane
Icing over a secret pain
you know you don't be long
You're the first to fight
You're way too loud
you're the flash of light on a burial shroud
I know something's wrong
well everyone I know has got a reason
To say put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
Well he's on the table and he's gone to code
And I do not think anyone knows
What they're doing here
And your friends have left you
You've been dismissed
I never thought it would come to this
And I want you to know
Everyone's got to face the demons
Maybe today
You could put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
You would cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
Understand
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Can you put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend

"How about 'Gryffindor rules'?"

"Naw, what about 'Slytherin rules'"

"Like that's any better"

Hermione and Draco were arguing over what the password to their dormitories should be. After a few moments of silence, Draco found the perfect one.

"How about 'Put the Past Away' since we ought to try and be friends. I don't think either of us wants our last year to be hell"

"Draco it's perfect" Hermione gasped.

"Of course I am"

"Whatever"

"Wha-" Draco started, but was interrupted by Hermione.

"One, two, three"

"Put the Past Away" They said together.

Automatically, the portrait of Hermione and Draco (the portrait was charmed to become a portrait of the currant Head Boy and Girl) swung open.

As the stepped in, they saw the common room cleverly decorated in red, green, gold, and silver. (a/n I know these colors would usually clash but work with me here.) There was a couch and two armchairs in front of the fire. 'A very cozy place to read, do homework, or just think...' thought Hermione. There was a bookshelf on the two opposing walls, which contained books Hermione had never read before (gasp).

Just past the bookshelves were two staircases, one carpeted green and one red. They led to the bedrooms. Both bedrooms contained a queen size bed, a small balcony furnished with a table and a set of lounge chairs, and a walk-in closet. Hermione's bedroom was decorated in Gryffindor colors and Draco's in Slytherin colors.

The bathroom, which they shared, was much like that of the prefects. It had one humongous tub with hundreds of taps, each containing different Bath and Body Works smells (a/n I know, I just love the smells!!). It also had a shower with smelly taps, two sinks and two medicine cabinets.

After exploring everything, they both headed down to the common room to do some extra reading. When they arrived, they found a table and two chairs set with food from the feast and a note:

Dearest Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy

I am aware that none of you have eaten much, if anything. Please enjoy this meal, compliment of the house elves. Best of wishes on your first day back!

Good Night,

Albus Dumbledore

While reading the note, Hermione frowned (she never did get over S.P.E.W. and the mistreatment of house elves) then smiled when the Headmaster wished them both luck. Without another thought, the two thankful but hungry teenagers ate, and then went to bed.

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