Okay, the disclaimer in Chapter 4 was the last one. Go back and read it if you must.

It's too good to be true

Chapter 5-A series of unfortunate detentions

Hermione woke up. She was still not used to the grand bedroom of hers. She smiled as she got up and changed into the school robes. And so another school year begins.

Much to her relief, Draco Malfoy had already left the Head's dormitory. She would not be able to stand a row with him this early in the morning. As fast as her legs could carry her, she made her way swiftly down the flight of steps to the Hall. Plopping herself in a seat between Ron and Harry, Hermione Granger started to eat her breakfast.

"You're up later than normal. Had a good night's sleep sharing the same dormitory with Ferret Boy?"

Hermione gulped down some pumpkin juice. "Surprisingly, Harry, I did. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad year after all, if Malfoy and I keep avoiding each other throughout the year."

The bell rung shortly after the trio ate finished their breakfast. McGonagall started to pass down the year's timetables to the Grffindors.

"Holy shit! Potions, Charms and Transfiguration with the SLYTHERINS?" Ron started to let out a string of swear words that would have got himself into detention if McGonagall had not walked away and was out of earshot. Harry groaned. "This means more rows and curses with Malfoy."

Ron's eyes bulged. "Not to mention more DETENTIONS…" Harry sighed, what a year it was going to be.

The three friends made their way down to the Potions dungeon. The Slytherins were already there. Malfoy had a smirk on his face that Harry and Ron detest beyond imagination. "Potty, Weasel! Look at the both of you! Untidy dressing. Tut tut, I guess you two deserve two weeks of detention!"

Ron's face turned red. "Shut your mouth, Malfoy. You can't give out detentions!" Hermione pulled the back of Ron's robes, just in case he could not resist the temptation of pounding Malfoy unto the floor. "Erm, Ron," whispered Hermione, "He actually does have the right to give out detentions. He is the Head Boy, remember?"

Ron was furious. "HERMIONE! Since he can give out detentions, so can you! Come on, take it out on Crabbe and Goyle!"

Hermione shook her head. "RON! I can't do that. They did not do anything against the school rules! I won't sink as low as Malfoy as to give detention to people who haven't done anything to deserve one!"

Frustrated, Ron was heard mumbling to himself "Goody two-shoes…" Snape came out of his office, and walked up to the students. "Potter, Weasley, you two seem to be giving the Head Boy a hard time. Such disrespect shall earn you three days of detention. Both of you should learn to show respect to higher authority. Such willful behavior is intolerable! Now, get into the classroom. I don't have all day to waste on you people."

Restraining themselves from cursing both Malfoy and Snape, Harry and Ron swung their bags over their backs and walked briskly into the classroom. Malfoy glanced at Hermione and beckoned Crabbe and Goyle into the classroom too.

Hermione sighed. What a year this is gonna be. As she made her way to sit with Ron and Harry, she could not help but glance back at Draco Malfoy. She did it sub-consciously, and had no idea why she had to. Worse of all was that Malfoy caught her glance, and smiled at her with a smile that was almost sincere, something that she would never expect from a Malfoy. Hermione threw a deep intake of air. What was happening??

Hey people. Okok…So that was Chapter 5. Please review people! I NEED THEM!! hyperventilate