*~Change Me~*

Disclaimer - I do not own Harry Potter or any of the Places or Characters in this little fic!

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Chapter One - Here we are again

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief. *I'm finally back here and it's my 7th year!* She arrived at Kings Cross and was at the 9 ¾ point. "Now where are my two boys?" She looked around for her two male companions when a girl with long red hair walked past.

"Gin'?!" The girl swung around and smiled. "'Mione??? Is that you? Ginny replied. "No it's the bloody grim ripper.of course it's me! She laughed. The two girls embraced and Hermione pulled away.

"Where are Ron and Harry?" Suddenly strong arms encircled Hermione's small waist. "Guess who?" a husky male voice asked from behind. "Harry? Ron?" He spun her around to meet his gaze. "The second name." Ron said and winked. "You miss me?" Hermione getting over the shock, she threw her arms around his neck before he could say anything else. "Of course I did, silly!"

She smiled. Another male voice behind her startled her. "Not as much as me right?" the voice asked with mock hurt. "Let me guess.Harry?" She turned away from Ron to hug her other best friend. "No I missed you both the same." She grabbed Ron's arm and the trio was finally reunited after a long summer. But the time did all of them good. Both boys shoulders had broadened and their voices were huskier and deeper. *I feel bad for all those girls at Hogwarts this year* the trains whistle interrupted her thoughts.

"Ay guys we should start to head to the train." "Alright 'Mione." They replied to the small brunette. "Come along my boys! You too Gin'!" They all linked arms with Hermione in the middle of the two boys and Ginny next to Harry (to his delight!). And the foursome was off.

They passed a few classmates and yelled some "Hey" and "Glad to be back." Finally they got to their compartment and started to settle in for the long ride. Ron sat next to Hermione. And Ginny sat next to Harry.

"So I guess you two couldn't get enough of each other? In the same house? All summer?!" Hermione asked with disbelief to the couple across. "Well if her brothers would leave us alone for a bit, maybe we wouldn't be like this (yea right!)." Harry grinned teasingly. There was a groan from the red headed boy. "Bloody 'ell! Don't talk about this in front of me!" Ron almost yelled.

The others laughed at Ron's predicament. "Well I'm feeling the need to walk around a bit.I'll be back soon!" Hermione said. She grinned teasingly "Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Harry and Ginny blushed from embarrassment. Ron groaned again "Bloody 'ell not this again!"

Hermione ran out of the compartment before Ron could say or do anything rash. Before she realized what she was doing she ran into something hard. *Good going 'Mione* She sighed and looked up to see what she hit.

"What the 'ell? Watch where you're going!" The boy, actually man, said. Before she could apologize to the guy she recognized him. *Oh my God! It's Malfoy!* *Damn he's changed too.in a nice sort of way.* She stared at his muggle clothes which consisted of a regular white wife-beater and black baggy cargos. The shirt showed off his muscled chest. He had his hair in spiked with green tips, rather then his usual slicked back look.

"Guess I changed for the better, huh Granger" he smirked, reading her thoughts aloud. "You'd like to think that, wouldn't you Malfoy?" She tried to cover her embarrassment with a quick reply. He rolled his eyes and stood up. "Come on, Granger. Or do you want to sit and stare all day? 'Cause either way I don't mind" Draco grinned sexily. Hermione pushed his hand away and stood up. Now it was Draco's turn to stare. Hermione's head reached to about right under his chin which was nice for a change.

She had her hair up in a bun with a few curls along side her face. She resisted the urge to smooth her curls back from her face. "So who changed for the better again? She asked in a low husky voice while she smoothed her short pleated black skirt and white low-cut tank top. *This could be an interesting year* Draco though to himself.

"So where were you going in such a rush? Looking for me, ay?" He teased. "Just going for a walk when I bumped into some rude guy." She teased back and smirked.

She looked around for Draco's usual companions. "Where are your mates?" She wondered aloud. "Them? They left me at the beginning of summer.long story. He grinned. "I'm a changed man now. I feel a little guilty for causing you pain over the years."

"What makes you think that you caused me pain?" She smirked and brushed by him. "Prove that you've changed, Malfoy.and maybe I'll try being civil to you." He raised a pierced eyebrow at her. "Fine, come to my party at the dorm and I'll prove it to you."

She blushed slightly. "I'll be there. As long as its nothing perverted!" He winked. "What ever you say..'Mione." He turned and started to walk away. "Oh yea one more thing. Call me Draco." He yelled back to her. "Fine..Draco, see you!" She grinned and headed back to the compartment. *This is going to be an interesting year, indeed!*

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A/N: So whatcha think of my 1st chappy? Should I continue? It's your decision! Give me some ideas for the party scene for chapter 2! Thanks and stay tuned for what happens next! Later ay! Lov yaz!
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