AN: hey hey..sorry guys I haven't updated in a long time... things have been very hectic cuzz im n the middle of tryin to transfer schools.. so yea...enjoy!

Dislcaimer: none of this is mine... still...

Chapter 8: Apology Accepted

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As Draco grabbed for her letters, Hermione snatched them away at lightning speed. "No Malfoy, you wont." Hermione glared at Malfoy. "Look Malfoy, I am not that oaf Crabbe or that stupid git Goyle. Nor am I one of your insane worshippers from Slytherin." Hermione's voice was getting louder. "And I'm sick and tired of you strutting about the place as if your some kind of god. Maybe to that... scarlet lady Pansy you are... but not... to... me." By this point, Hermione was yelling. "And If you think that your going to try and boss me around like you do to your little slaves Crabbe and Goyle," Hermione stood up. "You've really got another thing coming to you."

Draco watched her storm up the stairs until she was out of sight. When she reached her room, she slammed the door so hard that his portrait that had been hanging above the fire place fell down and was ripped.

"Great. Thanks a lot Granger."

Hermione sat on her bed. Just when things were beginning to go smoothly, Malfoy had to go and ruin it. It seems that ruining things was all he was good for. And to think, this was only her first day there. 'Owell Hermione don't let him bother you.' She knew she was right, but it was really much easier said than done.

With a great sigh, Hermione got off her bed to mail her letters to Harry and Ron. She opened her door, then stopped dead in her tracks. 'Oh crap.' Just exactly how was she going to mail her letters...after all, she didn't have an owl of her own. She plopped face-down on her bed, thinking about what she would do.

After a few moments of careful deliberation, she decided on what she would do. There was no way around it. She was going to have to make up with Malfoy. 'Well...' she mumbled to her bed, '...Maybe I was a bit...harsh. It's really not his fault he's an insufferable prat.'

A loud snort made her jump "You got that right...the harsh part i mean."

Hermione whirled around, her eyes large in surprise. "Malfoy!! You can't just come barging into my room whenever you-"

"Woah...calm down Granger. Before you go getting your kickers in a bunch" Draco's trademark smirked appeared. "First of all, the door was already open. And second, I just came up here to apologize." Hermione's eyes grew even larger. "Yes, that's right. The Great Draco Ahrias Malfoy has just apologized to someone for the first time in a very long time, and you might never hear it again...so listen up. You were right earlier when you said.." Draco waved his hand impatiently in front of him. "Well...all that stuff you said." Except for maybe the part about being a God. I think you were right on target with that comment."

Now it was Hermione's turn to snort.

Draco continued. "So I'm... im... sorry. And since you'll be living here for a while I really think we out to start on a fresh slate." A smile small smile spread across his face. "So... how bout it. Friends?" He held out his hand to her.

Hermione stood staring at him in an appraising sort of way. 'Is he really being genuine?' She knew the answer to her question was in his eyes. She gazed into his piercing stare. A strand of his icy blond hair fell into his face. Draco moved his hand and absent-mindedly pushed it away. 'Wow... he really is handsome. I can see why all his little followers praise him as they do. '

As if Draco read her mind, his smirk appeared on his face and he waggled his eyebrows.

"Honestly Draco." Hermione was trying to fake her usual disgust, but soon a small smile appeared on face...which turned into a chuckle. "Well...alright then. Friends. Hermione grabbed his hand and gingerly shook it.

"Well hello you two!" It seemed that Narcissa had woken up from her slumber. She looked between the two of them, who's hands were still joined together. "Well I don't know about you guys," a sly smile appeared on her face. Hermione and Draco suddenly became aware of their positions and quickly dropped there hands. Hermione stole a quick glance at Draco. Was that a blush she saw on his cheeks? "But I'm starving! How about we go down stairs and I'll fix us some lunch!"

Hermione and Draco shared a knowing smile.

"Sure mom. That would be great.

AN: sorry it was soooo short. I'm at my friends house right now. Along with all the school-switching business, track has been VERY involving and PLUS, the comps are down at my house. I'm in the middle of setting up my laptop. dude!! I got a dell! ((..lol sorry if ya don't kno what im talking bout...it's a USA thing....lol)) So hopefully everything'll be set up soon and track will die down and I can go back to posting a chapter a day...((which I kno yall love))