They pulled into Hogsmead station, and took the carriages to the school.They went into the great hall, and sat down to wait for the sorting to begin.
"Zyler, Alex" Mcgonagall called.The boy put the sorting hat on his head.
"Slytherin."
There was cheers, and applause, and Dumbledore stood to make announcements.
"This year start of term dance will be held this Friday.The Forbidden Forest is Off limits as always.This years head boy, and girl is none other than Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy. I must alway warn you all of the Dark times we face this year we must stick together as a school in order to win, Please think about that, and make your decision wisely before chosing a side." Dumbledore clapped his hands, and food appeared.
After Dinner Professor Mcgonagall approached Hermione, and asked her to meet her in the hall.Hermione stepped out into the hall to see Draco Malfoy leaning against a wall.
"Follow me please.Dumbledore set some rules for you.There will be no fighting or arguing.You will learn to respect each other." She stopped infront of a portrait of a boy, and girl "Your password is united.Now goodnight."
Hermione stepped infront of the portrait "United."
She stepped in, and was struck with the beauty of the room.
"I guess this is fairly nice" Draco said.
"It's beautiful."Hermione said.
"You would think that Mudblood."
Hermione shhok her head and walked up the stairs to her room "You know Malfoy I punched you before, and I'm not afraid to do it again." she then entered her room, and shut the door.
The next day Hermione sat down at Breakfast next to Harry, and across from Ron.
"So are we going to the dance together?"Hermione asked Ron.
"I'm going with someone else." Ron answered bluntly.
"Oh okay."Hermione said trying to hide her dissappointment.
"Ron, Hermione's your girlfriend."Harry said astonished that Ron would do that to her.
"It's okay Harry. I'll see you guys in potions."Hermione said grabbing her books and heading down into the dungeon.
Harry turned to Ron quickly "How could you do that to her?"
"We're just dating Harry it's not like we're married."Ron then got up, and Harry followed him down to the potion's classroom.
After classes that day Hermione was sitting in the library when she saw Draco and his group of friends come in and sit at the table next to her.She started back on her homework when someone sat down next to her
"Hey Mione."
"Oh hi Seamus how are you?"
"I'm good. I was wondering if maybe you'd want to go to the dance with me?"
Hermione thought for a moment then nodded "Sure."
"Great thanks Hermione."Seamus then got up and left.After Seamus left Harry, and Ron joined her at the table.
"Hey Mione."
"Hey guys."
"Did you find anyone to go to the dance with yet Harry?"Ron asked.
Harry shook his head "How about you Mione?"
"Seamus asked me, and I said yes."
"What!" Ron practically shouted.
"Well Ron you have a date, and so do I.It's not common science you should understand that."Hermione then packed up her books, and left to go to her common room.
"Looks like Weasle got dissed."Blaise said to The group at their table.
"Granger may be a Mudblood, but she could do better than him."Pansy said laughing.
Ron stormed out of the library so Harry decided to go visit Hagrid.He couldn't understand Ron's change in attitude or the way he was treating Hermione.
Ron walked into the Gryffindor common room, and saw Seamus sitting with Dean by the fireplace.
"Hey Seamus can we talk?"
"Sure Ron whats up?"
"I heard you asked Hermione to the date, I'm here to tell you that your going to take back your invite.She's my girlfriend,and If you like having both your legs you wont take her to the dance."Ron stated plainly before heading up to his room.
"What is his problem?"Dean asked.
"I don't know but I'm not gonna get into His and Hermione's problem. I'll just ignore her."
