Hey.

Good chapter, Serena. Sorry that this one is so short. I was going to use another idea, but I'll use that next time. Read on!

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"So, Mud, uh, must be a riot at the Slytherin House, right, Hermione? Uh, they must be celebrating, because they almost won..." Draco started, straining to offend his House.

"Well, it's really more of a crowd at our Common room because we didn't win!" smiled Hermione.

"Well, why are you so happy about it?" Draco puzzled, looking at his, well, acquaintence.

Hermione grinned as if she had found the cure for tuberculosis, "It relieves So much House tension! Don't you notice that Gryffindors usually gloat for a long time after games? And almost all the Slytherins are miserable.

Well, sure, I'm not glad that we tied, but I guess that after a couple tantrums about a re-match (which won't happen, I looked it up in Hogwarts, a History), then well, maybe things will be a little more peaceful between Gryffindor and Slytherin.

Maybe Hogwarts Houses will humble a little." she lectured, adding, "About Quidditch, at least."

Draco's eyes widened, "But, but aren't you the least bit offended at all the times that Slytherins call you Mud- uh, bad names? And spread awful rumours about you? especially when I, I mean, when Draco makes fun of you?"

"Oh, sure, I don't like it, but it's a whole peer pressure thing, isn't it? And he i/is i/ smart. I guess Malfoy was pressured inot hating Muggle-borns. Not that that's an excuse for the way he behaves sometimes." Hermione sighed, her eyes glazing over with thoughts.

Draco looked at Hermione Granger. The Mudblood. 'Hm, maybe I should re- consider hating her for eternity. Still think she should try using a brush every once in a while...'

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No, I am not planning to have a Draco-Hermione relationship. One, Serena wouldn't let me, two, all I want is a friendship, three, he will still hate Ron with a passion. review, please!