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Underneath all the insults, hatred, and wise cracks is there really love between Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger? If so, then when will it show? What will happen at Hogwarts in the seventh and final year for Draco and Hermione?

The Love Below

Chapter 1

Draco Malfoy was a fine young man of 17. He was about to start his seventh and final year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This year, however, was different because he was Head Boy. The news was no surprise. Draco knew from year one that he would be a Head. He had also known who the Head Girl would be from year one. None other than Hermione Granger. She was the girl who Draco was most keen on throwing insults at. The only reason for this was that she was a Mudblood. In other words not of pureblood, as her parents were both Muggles or non-magic folk. This year though, he would be sharing a place with Granger. Same common room but seperate dorms. Only they had the password to the place. There he would be able to throw insults without Potty and the Weasel hanging around her all the time like her bodyguards. Although in third year she proved she didn't need any bodyguard by slapping him across the face after he had insulted her. And now, sometimes, if he touched the wrong place on his jaw a shot of pain worse than when she actually slapped him would shoot like lightining. Well this year sure will be fun.

Hermione Granger was a beautiful young lady of 16. Her hair was no longer bushy but srtaight and slightly curly somestimes. She was fairly tall and well filled out. All the Muggle boys were eyeing her all summer but tough for them because she had her heart set on another. She would start her seventh and final year at Hogwarts soon. This year, however, would be different. She had made Head Girl. She knew only to well who would be Head Boy. None other than Draco Malfoy. The boy who had insulted from the first year of her schooling at Hogwarts. The only reason he had done this was because she was a Muggle born. She hoped she could change his mind this year though.

The train ride had seemed much shorter this year for both Heads'. Once there everyone was mobbing to their House tables talking excitedly about their summer. Now no only the boys but the girls as well were eyeing Hermione as though they had never seen her before.

"Whoa! Look at you! You look great Hermione!" Ron said as they seated themselves for the sorting.

"Thanks Ron!" Hermione smiled at her two best friends. Soon the girls were swarming around her followed by the guys. "Ummm... thanks but i really need oxygen right now." Everyone soon went back to their seats and Dumbldore began the sorting.

"Now before the feast, some annoucements." began Dumbledore. "Defense Against the Dark Arts will be taught by Professor Snape as well as Potions."

"Bet he's just jolly." Ron said to Harry and Hermione. Everyone, except for the first years, having just got here, knew Snape had been after that job for years.

"Now," Dumbledore began again, "For the Head Boy and Girl. Miss Hermione Granger and Mr. Draco Malfoy!" The two stood up to a hearty applause. Draco glanced at Hermione and couldn't believe his beautiful gray eyes. 'Wow. She changed a lot over the summer. Her hair isn't bushy anymore, she has a bangin' figure, and- Draco listen to yourself! It's Granger! That filthy little Mudb- Look! Now you can't even call her that! She's so pretty! I think I'm in love.'

"Now for the feast!" Dumbledore roared and snapped Draco out of his trance. Draco picked at his food and kept glancing at Hermione. Finally the feast ended and the prefects took the first years to their house common rooms. Draco and Hermione were lead to their private quarters by Professor Dumbledore.

"You know what you must do but first you must agree on a password. Goodnight." Dumbledore turned on his heel and strode away.

Draco turned toward Hermione. Suddenly he couldn't breath. ' Calm down Draco. Calm down.' "So... what's the password?"

"Ummm...I don't know.... I thought you'd choose it." Hermione said confused.

"Okay... what about Quidditch?"

"No that's too obvious. What about Rowling?"

"Ummm..."

"She's an author. In the Muggle world. J.K. Rowling. She wrote some of the greatest books ever."

"Fine. Whatever you say."

A/N: OOOO! What will happen at Hogwarts this year? You'll have to read the rest to find out. Well ?'s, Comments, constructive critisism, anything but flames. You can also reach me at bloodyvalen911 yahoo. com. Thanks! Luv, peace, and chicken grease!

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