It was the middle of the day, and the sun was streaming through the open window as 3 friends talked excitedly in a compartment. Since everyone was going back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, naturally, everyone was talking about their summer vacation. Seventeen year-old Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley were also talking about the same topic.
Soon it was nightfall and they arrived at Hogwarts. They all proceeded to the Great Hall for the start-of-term feast and the Sorting of the first years. As usual, Ron was impatient because her wanted to eat right away. When the last first year (Barbara Varson) got sorted into Ravenclaw, Ron was extremely happy. Professor Dumbledore stood up and said "Welcome back students. I have a few words to say but for now, tuck in". All at once heaps of food appeared in front of them. Ron instantly grabbed the food nearest to him and began to eat as is he had not eaten in days. Hermione looked at Ron, rolled her eyes and then said to herself "We might be seventeen and starting our 7th year, but Ron still acts like a two year-old in the presence of food".
After dinner, Professor Dumbledore stood up again and said "Now that we are all fed, I have a few words to say. Firstly, keep out of the Forbidden Forest" eyeing Harry, Hermione and Ron with a twinkle in his eye .He said a few more reminders then said "I would like to congratulate Miss Hermione Granger from Gryffindor and Mr. Draco Malfoy from Slytherin for becoming this year's Head Girl and Boy.
The both of them stood up beaming. Hermione had known a few days ago, when she got her letter. She felt so glad that she almost forgot that Malfoy was Head Boy. When she did remember, however, she said to herself "The only thing me and that digusting git would be sharing are duties and nothing more". Then Professor Dumbledore said "It is best that you all go to bed. Goodnight everyone. Oh, and Ms. Granger, Mr. Malfoy, please see me at my office after helping the first years".
With that, everyone stood up and went out of the Great Hall. After helping the first years, Hermione went to Dumbledore's office. She was surprised to see Malfoy waiting for her outside. They didnt talk to each other as they went inside. They had been sworn enemies since 1st year, and they still were.
When Dumbledore saw them, he said "Hello, Ms.Granger, Mr.Malfoy. As you are Head Boy and Girl, you will experience more privileges than most students. You will have a private common room, which you will share, and separate bedrooms. The rooms are protected by a charm so that a person can't enter the rooms if that person isn't trusted by either of you. Professor McGonagall will show you to your common room". After Dumbledore said it, Hermione said to herself in panic, "Oh dear, I cannot room with this conceited jerk!". Before she could stop herself, she blurted out "Professor, this is utterly outrageous! You know perfectly well that me and Malfoy are enemies, how on earth do you expect us to get along?". Dumbledore smiled and said "Miss Granger, one of the reasons I made both of you Heads is that I hoped that you would get over your antipathy to each other so as to promote Inter-house unity. Now Professor, please show them to their common room".
All of a sudden, Professor McGonagall appeared. They walked around, then stopped in front of a painting of the four Hogwarts Founders. "Now tomorrow you will see me before classes start. The password is "Unity". Goodnight, both of you and please, try not to kill each other". McGonagall said as she left them.
Suddenly, a woman in a pale blue dress, or more specifically, Rowena Ravenclaw, asked them "Password?". Draco answered, "Unity" and the portrait gave way, revealing an entrance. As they stepped inside, Hermione was in awe.
It was a beautiful room, with hanging tapestries and a roaring fire. But she was most impressed by her bedroom. It had red and gold hanging tapestries, a four- poster bed, a study table and other beautiful things. But in the other room, Malfoy looked bored. "My room at Malfoy Manor was much better than this".
Then suddenly, he noticed a door in the corner of the room. He opened it to find a bathroom. He was doing a quick search when the door on the other side opened, revealing Hermione, who, like Draco, was curious to see what this room contained.
"So, I see we share a bathroom. Honestly, don't the professors think? You're just going to mess this all up with your mudblood presence" Malfoy said with disgust, although his trademark smirk was plastered on his face.
They walked out of the bathroom and went to their own rooms, Hermione with a furious expression for being insulted again, and Draco smirking for succeeding in infuriating Hermione again.
Hermione changed into her pajamas and went to bed. On the other room meanwhile, Malfoy was also changing into his pajamas.
Before he slid under the covers he said to himself, "I promise to make Granger's life a living hell". And with that, he slid under the covers and drifted off to sleep.