It's too good to be true

Chapter 2 – MALFOY??!

Hermione walked nervously to the Head's carriage. She was anxious and excited about finding out who the Head Boy this year was. After all, she would have to work with him throughout the year. The pretty brown-haired girl was surprised that Harry did not get the badge. Really, she thought, Harry seems to be the best candidate even though he had a "certain disregard for the rules".

To her surprise, Hermione Granger reached the Head's carriage quicker than she thought. Carefully sliding the door open, she stepped in and cautiously looked up at the tall figure that stood right in front of her. The moment of truth!

"MALFOY??! What the heck are you doing in here? This carriage is only for the Head boy and girl," she shrieked in surprise, or well, horror.

The boy smirked at her. "Quite thick aren't you, mudblood? I AM the Head Boy, other wise why would you think I'd be in here?" the blonde boy drawled, pointing to the badge that was pinned smartly on his cloak. Hermione's eyes widened upon landing on the bright shiny badge and collapsed onto the seat, her face white with fear and worry.

Malfoy?? I have to work with MALFO for a whole year? This cannot be happening to me! Dumbledore must have lost his mind…

Hermione breathed heavily as she stood up slowly. Don't worry, I will ask McGonagall to sort this out. There must be a reasonable explanation for this. They can't possibly expect me and MALFOY to work together right? It's ridiculous!"

"Granger, you look uglier than normal with your mouth hanging open, if that's possible." Hermione snapped out of her thoughts. "Shut up Malfoy, I am busy walloping in self pity and I need all the concentration I can get!!" Her eyes flashed with anger.

Draco laughed. She looks cute when she is angry. Wait a minute! I am a Malfoy!! I can't be noticing a MUDBLOOD! But those eyes….

The confused teenager shook his head to clear his mind. No, he thought firmly to himself, anyone but Granger…

Shoving her roughly aside, Draco Malfoy said, "Out of my way Granger, I can't stand being in the same compartment with you for more than 3 minutes!" Hermione was too upset and shocked by the fact that she had to work with the insufferably fool for a whole year that she did not shout back at Draco's retreating back. What was worse, Hermione thought in utter despair, she was going to share dormitories with her archenemy who could not even stand the mere sight of her…