Title: Remember When It Rained
Author: Kathea
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Rating: Somewhere between PG-13 and R.
Summary: A new and completely different take on how Hermione and Draco could get together.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the Harry Potter world and it wouldn't be a good idea to sue me because I just bought a house and therefore have no money.
AN: So basically the whole reason for this story is that I was tired of reading stories where Draco and Hermione fell in love in about a week. It's just not feasible. I'll explain why in the story. I'll probably switch from 1st to 2nd person every now and then because I like change. This will probably be a multichaptered fic so bear with me on the posting.
Enjoy
Chapter 1: Not a Big Surprise
My goal when I entered Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was to be Head Girl when I was in my seventy year. That was the only thing that I was absolutely sure I had to do before I graduated. I had no doubt that I would receive top marks and I really enjoyed the adventures I had with Harry and Ron. But Head Girl, that was something I had no control over. There are instances in the past, see Hogwart's: A History, where the Head Girl or Boy did not have the highest grades or the best background. Knowing this, I wanted to be the best student ever. I've done pretty well so far. I do have the highest grades among the girls; I helped fight against Voldemort countless times, and was prefect. So when the owl arrived this morning in my window bearing a package with the Hogwart's seal I was excited but not surprised. Aside from the acceptance letter, book list, and other normal missives, the package contained a sealed letter and small leather bag. I cracked open the letter first to see Professor McGonagall's familiar handwriting. She was congratulating me on my promotion to Head Girl. She encouraged me to represent my house very well and do my utmost to be a good role model for the younger students. And while there would be some changes to the living arrangements, the duties of the Head's had not changed. It was the last line of the short letter that had me concerned. I knew that neither Ron nor Harry would be Head Boy. Ron, bless his heart, would not take the job seriously and Harry doesn't like that much attention. He would blame himself every time something bad happened to a student. So, without those two, the seventh year boys who would be eligible for Headship was narrowed down considerably so that I didn't really have to guess as to who my partner would be. I skipped down to the last line of the letter and read with some apprehension.
The Head Boy this year is Draco Malfoy.
Oh, bloody hell.