A/N: I'm back now... whoohoo...and at last the last chapter. Thank you to all of you reviewed I really appreciate it. You guys are great. Without further adieu the final chapter...

Chapter 25-The Beginning of the End (Part 1)

Hermione and Draco would learn of their duties has head boy and girl today. Hermione was so eager she was awake at the crack of dawn thinking about everything. Naturally she had read all about it in her Hogwarts books. She wasn't about to come into the race unprepared. Not Hermione Granger.

Draco and Hermione casually walked down the hall holding hands. Keeping their heads high and not shying away from the many people pointing and starring in shock. The faint sound of whispering could be heard from behind them, yet they still continued unaffected by this. Even the few shrieks of utter disgust from Syltherins didn't make them turn their heads. They had finally reached the headmasters office, after what seemed to be an eternity.

"Strawberry Sherbet" Draco said, while standing in front of the great statue which was the door to Dumbledore's office.

"Good morning" Dumbledore greeted them.

"Good morning" They both said simultaneously.

Dumbledore began explaining the rules and regulations to follow and to enforce upon the other students. Draco listened intently trying not to miss anything. He was pretty proud of himself being Head boy even though he had come to expect it after they're 2nd year. Dumbledore finally finished his instructions nearly an hour later. There was quite a lot to retain. Once he showed them out they were free to roam the halls without any problems and with control over the student population to a certain extent. Hermione took her job very seriously. She was after all a bit of a control freak when it came to school.

They continually held hands so people could adjust to the new change at Hogwarts. Even for a few weeks after everyone had known about Draco and Hermione they would still be bombarded with questions about the relationship. Or which one of them lost a bet. It was getting quite irritating after a while. After a months time the gossip had finally died down. Everything had been so well. Draco and Hermione were extremely happy with their growing relationship and newly found power at Hogwarts. Nothing could be better than this; Lucius was completely forgotten in their minds. Harry and Ron had surprisingly grown accustom to Draco and dare say actually beginning to like him! Draco however did not abandon Crabbe and Goyle because frankly they would be lost without him. But then again that wasn't saying much. Some Syltherins despised Draco for mixing with a mudblood others however simply chose to pretend not to see it. Pansy had a hard time not hanging over Draco and trying to get into his pants 24/7. It was great to be back at Hogwarts again for Hermione and Draco.

"And Draco Malfoy has caught the golden snitch, Syltherin win!!" announced a voice.

Hermione jumped out of her seat in the stands and raced down the stairs to greet her boyfriend with a hug.

"You played brilliantly," Hermione said nearly knocking Draco to the ground as she engulfed him in a hug.

"Thanks" Draco said with a large smile. Kissing his love on the cheek.

Hermione released her grasp on him and backed off a bit as she saw the rushing Syltherin fans coming nearer and nearer.

"I'll see you later in the great hall" Hermione shouted as she ran after Ron and Harry you were calling to her.

Draco nodded as she left and was raised into the air by cheering fans and carried off the field.

"That was a great game I'd say"

"One of the best"

Harry, Hermione, and Ron overheard a few passing students.

"Draco is just brilliant isn't he?" Hermione said somewhat talking to herself.

"Yes just brilliant he beat hufflepuff" Ron said with a hint of sarcasm and jealousy.

Hermione just shot him a glance. Understanding that she had been drooling over Draco quite a bit lately.

Draco sat down next to Hermione who was sitting in front of Ron and Harry. Draco would change were he sat once in awhile. He would mostly sit with his own house though but occasionally liked to sit with Hermione.

That night they were lying in Draco's bed when they heard an odd noise coming from Hermione's room.

"What was that?" Hermione said shakily as she propped herself up on her elbows.

"I don't know sounded a bit odd to me. I'll go check it out, you stay here." Draco instructed.

"Be careful" Hermione responded.

As Draco stood and walked over to the door Hermione's heart began pounding excessively. Draco stood ready with his wand in hand and slowly walked over to Hermione's bedroom. He opened the door his heart racing against his chest as he peered inside. He stepped inside to see the window had just flew open. Draco relaxed a little and let out a breath. He walked over to the window and shut it tightly. As he turned to the window out of the corner of his eye he say a shadow moving. This got his heart racing again. He turned around to meet the shadow.

"Hermione! What are you doing here?" Draco asked relieved once again it was indeed nothing.

"Sorry but I couldn't just stay there in that room alone. What's going on in here anyways?"

"Your window blew open that was the ruckus we heard." Draco replied calmly.

Draco wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist and guided her back to the room. Hermione slept extra close to Draco that night. She couldn't shake the eerie feeling in the pit of her stomach. She found it hard to sleep that night and had dark circles under her eyes the next morning. Draco however woke up rested unaffected by the evenings small incident. Hermione had already had her shower by the time he woke up.

"Good morning" Hermione said as Draco came into her room as she was drying her hair.

"Your up early this morning. Any particular reason?" Draco asked.

"I couldn't sleep last night. I guess that noise really shook me."

"Oh you shouldn't worry so much it was just the window it's not like my fa- Lucius was there." Draco said refusing now to refer to Lucius as his father.

Hermione stopped drying her hair and stood look in the mirror over at Draco. She had completely forgotten about him until Draco brought it up. She now knew the eerie feeling she felt last night. It was with her once again. Hermione got up her hair half dried and pushed her way past Draco.

"That's not funny." Hermione said as she passed him.

"Hermione, wait I'm sorry I know, I don't know why I said it don't be mad." Draco said chasing after her as she quickly walked down the stairs and out the door.

Hermione just turned to look at him as she left. Draco didn't leave the room to go after her he merely walked back upstairs to prepare for school. He couldn't be late. He would just have to talk to her later.

Hermione walked quickly down the corridors and to the Gryfindor common room. Hoping to catch Harry and/or Ron before they went to the great hall. It was still pretty early so they might even just be getting out of bed.

Hermione found Ginny in the Gryfindor common room.

"Good Morning Hermione, what are you doing here?" said a cheerful Ginny.

"Good morning. I came to see if Harry or Ron is around to talk too." Hermione replied.

"Knowing them they're still asleep. Can I help you with anything?"

"Yes. Of course, I really only need someone to listen."

"Go ahead, you can trust me" said a very eager Ginny

"Well last night..." Hermione began

"Oh my gosh, you didn't." interrupted Ginny.

"No, No nothing like that" Hermione continued. "We heard a strange noise coming from my room so Draco went to see what it was. My window had only blown open but it still gave me the creeps. Well anyways this morning that I couldn't sleep last night because of what had happened and he said 'At least it wasn't Lucius.' And he knows how sensitive I am when it comes to that subject. So this morning I left a bit angry with him."

"Oh Hermione" Ginny said while resting her hand on Hermione's shoulder. "That was a jerky thing to say. You had every right to walk off. I mean I would do the same if I was in your situation."

"Thanks Ginny."

"Not a problem, you know you can come to me anytime you need anything at all."

"I know thank you"

The two girls hugged and Hermione went on her way to the great hall with Ginny by her side.

"I suppose it was better that I told you about it anyways. I'm not too sure what your brother or Harry would have done. I think they're still a bit touchy about the whole ordeal."

Ginny laughed." Yes especially Ron, I think he thinks he's having a nightmare that doesn't end. He does get quite jealous."

The two girls continued to gossip about Ron's feelings for Hermione all the way down to the hall. When they got to their house table they were surprised to see Harry and Ron had already managed to get down there even before Hermione.

"Allo Hermione" greeted Ron first.

"Good morning. You two are up early." Hermione replied as she and Ginny took a seat.

"Yes we know it's a bit shocking even to us. But there was a blasted noise this morning, Neville had managed to blow himself up again practicing for transfigurations."

The lot of them laughed and went silent as Neville entered the hall. They quickly changed the subject and ate the delicious breakfast before them. Finally, Draco entered the room and walked over to Hermione and whispered in her ear.

"I'm very sorry for what I said this morning. Its just everything has been going so well lately all that seemed like a really bad dream. Like it wasn't even real. Please don't be mad at me."

Draco stood for a moment and waited for her reply. She said nothing so after a minute or so Draco walked back over to the Syltherin table and sat down trying to make eye contact with Hermione from across the room every so often.

Hermione thought about what he had said and left the hall before breakfast was over.

"Hey, Hermione where are you going?" Harry shouted between chews.

Hermione didn't hear him but Ginny spoke up on her behalf. "Uh...head girl business" was al that Ginny could think of.

Hermione left the hall hoping Draco noticed and followed her. Sure enough her plan did not fail her. A few minutes later Draco came out the doors looking in every direction for Hermione.

She was sitting half way up the stairs. Draco swiftly walked up the stairs and over to her.

"Hi"

"Hi" Hermione replied.

"Look I'm sorry about the whole thing. I shouldn't have said it." Draco began.

"Its alright. I suppose I did get a little angrier than I should have. Its just I can't help but think hat he could come back at any given time and we wont be able to stop him, or something of that sort."

Draco sat down next to Hermione and put his arm around her and pulled her in close to him.

"I know I think about it to sometimes. But don't worry yourself over it. We're in Hogwarts now we are well protected. I wont let anything happen to you and that is a promise."

A/n: Sorry that took so long to post. I've just been so busy. I've decided to post the last chapter in two parts. Review!!!

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