A/N: Here's the second chapter. The powerful wizard isn't Voldermort but he thinks that he is. Arrogance can be your downfall. I hope that you like this chapter.

Chapter 2: A Shock

Draco leaned back in his chair. He was in Potions and Snape wasn't there yet. He turned and saw Hermione. She sure had changed. Her once frizzy hair, fell in luxorious curls down her back. She also had more curves. But it was still hard to tell with her robes, which were loose fitting. Draco smirked. It amazed that Potter and Weasley had made it to Advanced Potions. He turned around as Snape came in.

"Today we will be working together to brew a simple sleeping draught," he said silkily. He pulled out a list.

"Zabini and Riddle will be together," he said. Draco watched as Blaise went and sat next to Lillia, the Dark Lord's daughter. He wasn't paying attention until he heard,

"Malfoy and Granger."

Draco smirked and he distinctly thought that he caught a wink from Snape's direction. Hermione came and sat next to him. He breathed in her scent. It was of strawberries and roses. He sighed then gathered the ingredients. They worked together in silence unless they had to talk about the potion. Finally Draco had had enough.

"Hermione, will you meet me by the lake after dinner?" he asked. Hermione nodded.

He breathed a sigh of relief. He was glad that they had become aquatints last year. At least they didn't hate each other. They were of course, Head boy and girl so it was necessary that they be at least some what civil to each other. But since they had gotten to know each other a bit more, everything was fine. Finally, the potion was done. Draco bottled and labeled it then took it to the front. Snape made sure he had all the bottles before he let the class go. Draco gathered his books as he heard Snape call to him.

He turned and saw Snape give him a look of, 'I need to talk to you'. Draco waited until everyone else had left then he made his way up to Snape's desk.

"I'm sure that you know why I asked you to stay?" Snape said. Draco thought back on when he had received the letter from his father.

He, however wanted an explanation and thus decided to play dumb. "Uh, I'm sorry, but no Professor I have no clue," Draco said, applying a confused tone.

Snape sighed. "Apparently your father hasn't sent you the owl yet. Well, you had best sit down," Snape said indicating the chair before Draco.

Draco sat down and stared at Snape. "Well, your father went to the Dark Lord's and he found out that there is a prophesy about you. You have to marry Hermione Granger for the most powerful wizard to win the war," Snape said.

"The Dark Lord can't wait to have the two of you married, whether with consent or not," Snape continued.

"But I thought that father was on Dumbledore's side!" Draco burst out.

"Yes, he is but he has to play along," Snape said. "You are to meet Professor Dumbledore in his office at 7:00 tonight. The password is vampire bites," Snape added then waved his hand in dismissal. Draco quickly left.

The rest of the day passed in a blur for Draco. All too soon it was dinnertime. As he walked into the Great Hall, he saw Hermione. He remembered that he had to meet her. He began to shovel food onto his plate and eat as fast as he could with manners intact. He was starting on his bread when someone draped their arm over his shoulder. He quickly realized that it was Pansy.

"Leave me alone," he said.

"Oh Drakie!" she responded as she swooped in.

He stood up and she almost toppled off her seat. The sight of her made him lose his appetite. He left the hall and went to sit on some rocks by the lake. He thought he heard someone so he turned and saw Hermione making her way towards him. She stared up at him.

"Uh, could you help me get up there?" she asked, biting her lip.

"Sure," Draco replied, coming down from the top rock. After about 10 minutes, they were both at the top.

"Wow! I never noticed the view. Especially at night," Hermione said. "Now what did you want to see me for?" she asked.

"Well, I have bad news but it can wait," Draco said. Hermione sat up really quickly (she had been laying on her back).

"What is it?" she asked, leaning over Draco.

He smirked then pulled her to him. Hermione was very surprised. She didn't pull back at all but responded. He pulled her into his arms and deepened the kiss. She was about to allow him to French her when someone coughed. Hermione jumped almost a foot. She scrambled away from Draco, only to see Professor Dumbledore. She blushed tomato red and climbed down the rocks. Draco turned towards Dumbledore who had an expression of amusement on his face.

"What's the matter, Professor?" he asked.

"Oh, I saw you come out to the lake. You're late for our meeting at 7:00. I'm not sure what I was expecting. But you kissing Miss Granger wasn't one of them," Professor Dumbledore said, amused.

Draco smiled. "Shall we go to my office then?" Dumbledore asked.

Draco nodded. They walked to Dumbledore's office and went in. Dumbledore sat behind his desk and motioned to the chair in front of it. Draco quickly sat down and turned his attention to Dumbledore.

"You of course know why you are here. Voldermort has told your father about the prophesy that involves Miss Granger and yourself. Voldermort does have a reason. He wants to win the war and his most prominent leader's son marrying is supposed to help the most powerful wizard win," Dumbledore said.

"I thought that father was on your side," Draco said. "Yes, he is but Voldermort doesn't know that. Miss Granger and you will have to marry. But if the two of you have any repeats of tonight then I have a feeling it will work," Dumbledore answered, amused. Draco blushed while thinking, "Malfoy's do not blush!"

"I'm still confused," Draco said after a few minutes.

"What are you confused about?" Dumbledore inquired.

"Well, if father is on your side, wouldn't the powerful wizard be you?" Draco asked.

"Draco, right now I can't tell you but I believe that you will figure it out in due time," Dumbledore replied. Draco nodded.

"Can I go?" he asked.

"Oh, yes. Goodnight Mr. Malfoy," Dumbledore replied.

Draco stepped off the moving staircase, deep in thought. This however was good for the person because she came up behind him and said,

"Guess who?"

"Do I really have to guess, Pansy," Draco replied.

Pansy squealed and threw her arms around him. "I always knew you were smart, Drakie!" she said.

Draco snaked out of her arms, repulsed. "What's..." Pansy began but then she heard footfalls.

Hermione came around the corner with a book tucked under her arm. "What do you want, mudblood," Pansy sneered.

"I.." Hermione began.

"Pansy, that isn't very nice. Mudblood is a horrible word. She's a muggleborn," Draco said.

Hermione smiled greatly. "Why would you take up for her? I know that you started spending more time with her last year but now you're taking up for her?" Pansy said, becoming hysterical.

Draco began to get nervous. He hated when Pansy got this way. He grabbed Hermione's hand and started to run away. Finally they were far away and Draco pulled Hermione into an unused classroom. "Look, I really need to talk to you, Hermione," Draco said, quietly. Hermione nodded.

"Well, I'm not really supposed to tell you this but my father has switched sides and is helping Dumbledore. Voldermort doesn't know this however. Voldermort called my father to his manor to show him a prophesy. It had to do with me and you," Draco said.

"What about you and me?" Hermione asked.

"Well, in the prophesy, We're supposed to marry because if we do, then the most powerful wizard will win. Voldermort believes it to be him. However it isn't. I don't know who it is though," Draco replied. Hermione was shocked. So shocked that she fainted right into Draco's arms...