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Chapter Three: Back to Hogwarts

Hermione slowly walked back to her compartment, afraid that the whole school might know about her crush. 'Wait- crush? There's no way possible that I could even think of liking Draco!' "What's up with me today?" she thought aloud as she walked in with the others.

"Ummm…... How exactly are we supposed to answer that when we don't know, Mione?" Ginny pondered. "Huh? Oh! I said that out loud!"Hermione shrieked. 'At least they didn't hear the conversation in the hallway! Phew!' "Mione, maybe you should see a sigh-kriatist or something cuz you're acting pretty weird!" Ron sniggered. "Ron, it's psychiatrist ok? And I do not need a psychiatrist, especially at this age!" Hermione pouted.

"Ok, ENOUGH! Anyways, Mione, who's the Head Boy this year?" Harry snapped. "That was something I was going to tell you guys. Ok, Draco is Head Boy. This year to promote "Inter-house Unity" Draco and I have to share a common room. NOT a bedroom, don't worry. We also have to be civil and work on first name-basis, that's why I've been calling him Draco. And… that's pretty much it." Hermione sighed, not wanting to hear what would come as a response.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE THEY THINKING MAKING YOU SHARE A COMMON ROOM WITH THAT FILTHY, FERRETT-FACED GIT! THEY'VE LOST THEIR BLOODY MINDS! NEXT THING YOU KNOW THEY'LL WANT YOU TWO TO GET MARRIED! THE BLOODY IDIOTS! YOU'LL RIP EACH OTHER TO PIECES IN SECONDS! NO! I'M GONNA RIP THE GIT TO PIECES WITH MY BARE HANDS!" Ron hollered, face deeper than the Gryffindor scarlet.

"Oh yeah, and if Draco and I get into the slightest argument, we'll lose our positions and they will be passed to you and Lavender, Ron." Hermione remembered. "WOW! ME! But… I've never done anything spectacular or saved anyone before, that's what Harry does… So why me of all people?" Ron questioned.

"Ron, it doesn't matter how many spectacular things you do or Harry WOULD be Head Boy. It goes to the people that have broken the least rules, which would not apply to Harry, and get the best marks. That's why Draco and I got chosen. We have the best marks in all of our classes and we both barely get into trouble. Well, he breaks rules, but he never gets detention for it." Hermione explained.

"Anyways, we should probably change into our robes, we'll be there soon." Ginny and Tenisha said in unison.

Later On (When The Train Stopped)

"Hermione wait!" Draco ran up behind her. "Hermione can I speak to you for a minute?" he panted. "Ummm…… ok…" Hermione followed him to an empty carriage to take them from Hogsmeade Train Station to Hogwarts.

"So what do you need to talk to me about Draco?" she stared at him intently. "Well you see I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry for teasing and picking on you for so long, and I was wondering if maybe we can start off fresh? I mean, since we'll be working together practically every day, not to mention living together and all…" he admitted.

"Of course we can Draco! But there's one thing, if you're going to basically be friends with me this year you'll have to stop teasing Ron, Harry and Ginny as well… I know you guys have been rivals since day one, but I can't stand to see Ron freak out so much, especially when he was in a bad mood in the first place. Ok?" she explained.

"Ok…… So Hermione-" Draco was cut off by the carriage coming to an abrupt stop.

Draco stepped out of the carriage and helped her climb out as well. "Well, bye Hermione, see you after the feast." He smiled. "Bye. Oh and Draco?" she replied. "Yeah?" "Call me Mione."

She walked away slowly towards Harry, Ron, Ginny and Tenisha. "Hey guys." She murmured. "Mione! What did he do? I'll kill him for you!" Ron volunteered. "No, Ron, he didn't do anything. He just wanted to know what ideas I have for the Halloween Dance. And no one is going to be killed alright?" she lied. "Ok… but if the git tries anything, I WILL kill him!"

She sighed. Ron just didn't get it. Even IF Draco was still the evil git he was before, no one deserves to be killed. Well, Voldemort doesn't count if he's immortal though. "Look, Ron, Harry, Ginny. Draco and I have made a deal. He agreed to not call any of us names or torment us anymore, so I think we should do the same. I mean, we're talking about DRACO MALFOY here. He wants to stop with all of this teasing and he's the one that started with it. So can we just stop with calling him a git? I'm not saying we have to be friends with him or anything. Just be civil towards him."

"Ok," Ginny shrugged, "He never really teased me anyways." "Thanks Gin. Harry?" Hermione said relieved. "Mione, I want you to know that I'm only agreeing to this so you don't lose your position as Head Girl. This is for you, NOT in any way for HIM, ok?" he mumbled. "Of course, and thank you so much Harry! Ron?" she grinned.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL DID HE DO! HE MUST HAVE FUCKING BRAINWASHED YOU! YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR BLOODY MIND! HE'S MADE FUN OF MY FAMILY SINCE FOREVER! IF YOU THINK I'M GONNA FORGIVE THAT BLOODY ASSHOLE YOU ARE MENTALLY FUCKING RETARDED!" he screamed and walked off to talk to Lavender, Parvati and Padma.

Hermione's eyes welled up with tears. "I-I just thought we could put the past behind us……" she choked. "Awww… Mione, it's ok. You know he'll get over it soon enough." Tenisha gave her a hug. "Yeah, I guess so…" Hermione sniffed.

When they entered the Great Hall, Tenisha walked up to the High Table and explained to the professor that she and three other sixth-year students were being transferred to Hogwarts from Durmstrang and would need to be sorted according to the houses of Hogwarts. Harry, Hermione and Ginny all sat beside each other while Ron sat with Lavender and Parvati, glaring at Hermione all the while.

'Why is the Weasel glaring at Hermione like that? You'd swear to god she told him she was pregnant with Potty's kid! What if she is? No, that couldn't possibly be true. And since when did I start caring so much? Oh God! I can't be falling for the-the-… for Hermione! No! It's just that I'm curious, that's why!'

Yeah, that's it!" he concluded. "What's what Drakie-poo?" Pansy questioned, clinging to Draco's arm like a water leech. "Ugh! Pansy! Bugger off, will you!" he shouted.

The first year students walked into the Great Hall looking around in awe. They finally reached the front as Professor Dumbledore spoke, "Welcome to another wondrous year at Hogwarts! Now first-years, note that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students, but I'm sure that a few of our older students need to remember that as well." He said, glancing from Harry, to Hermione and then to Ron, whom he knew had more than their fair share of escapades through the forest in past years.

"Also, students are not permitted to used magic between classes in the corridors. And this year, Hogwarts would like to welcome four sixth year students from Durmstrang that will be sorted today as well. Please say hello to Tenisha Maddison, Megan Galway, Matthew Summers and Alan Burke. Professor McGonagall, I suppose you should begin." He added.

"Right, so students, when I call your name, you shall come forth, I shall place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into your houses. Starting with the transfers, Alan Burke." Alan seemed to be rather bored. But however, when his name was called, his blue eyes sparkled with excitement and he simply shook his black hair out of his eyes as he sat on the stool coolly. "RAVENCLAW!" the hat bellowed. A serenade of applause came from the Ravenclaw table as he took his seat.

"Megan Galway." A short and slim girl with auburn hair and soft brown eyes skipped up to the stool and sat down. After a few moments the hat yelled with boredom, "SLYTHERIN" she smirked and flicked her hair behind her shoulder as she walked over to the Slytherin table and took her seat next to Crabbe.

"Tenisha Maddison." Harry, Hermione and Ginny crossed their fingers hoping that their new friend would be sent to sit newt to them. "SLYTHERIN!" the hat said yet again. "What! But she's too nice to be a Slytherin!" Harry scowled. Tenisha shrugged towards them and sat down next to Draco and Pansy.

"Matthew Summers." A tall boy with brown eyes and dark brown hair that had blonde streaks walked up to the stool and sat reluctantly. "HUFFLEPUFF!" the hat screamed. He glared at the hat as he stalked of to take his seat. He clearly didn't want to be in Hufflepuff.

The first years were sorted and then Professor McGonagall took the hat and stool out of the Great Hall. Professor Dumbledore stood up.

"One last thing before we begin the feast. I would like to hand the Head and Prefect badges out to their owners. Now this year, seeing as we have four new students eligible to become prefects, I checked their files from Durmstrang and from there, the staff and I have decided the Prefects. There is only one Prefect who was originally a student of Hogwarts." He sighed.

"But first I would like to hand out the Head badges. This years Head Boy is Draco Malfoy, and this years Head Girl is Hermione Granger.(applause) As the two of you know, you will be staying behind after the feast for me to show you your living quarters. Here are your badges." "Thank you Professor." They said in unison as they walked back to their seats.

"And this years Prefects. Gryffindor Prefect for this year is: Virginia Weasley.(applause as she got her badge) Hufflepuff prefect for this year is: Matthew Summers.(more applause) Ravenclaw Prefect for this year is: Alan Burke.(even more applause) And finally, the Slytherin Prefect this year is: Tenisha Maddison.(This is getting boring but, even more applause) Yes, congratulations to Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger, Miss Weasley, Mr. Summers, Mr. Burke and Miss Maddison. Now, we shall begin the feast!" Everybody was so happy that it was finally over.

After the feast was finished, Professor Dumbledore bade everyone goodnight and stepped down from the High Table and strolled towards Draco and Hermione. "Now Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger, I trust that we will not have any problems throughout the school year?" he chuckled after they nodded quickly. "I see that the two of you have come to an agreement not to bicker this year?" "Yes…" "Clearly you want these positions. I shall now show you to your headquarters, If you would follow me."

He led them up to the fourth floor to a picture of a young couple. The girl had red hair and green eyes, while the boy had untidy dark brown hair and hazel eyes. "That's Lily and James Potter! Harry's parents!" Hermione grinned. "Yes Miss Granger, at that you are correct." Professor Dumbledore replied. Hermione waved to Lily and James explaining that she was one of Harry's best friends. They were excited at the thought of their son and his friends currently attending Hogwarts.

"You may now decide on a password." The Professor explained. "Ummm… how about… lemon drops?" Hermione suggested. "Fine with me." Draco shrugged. "Lemon drops." Professor Dumbledore said, his smile running from ear to ear. He always offered students lemon drops whenever they went to his office.

They walked inside and both Hermione and Draco's jaws dropped. They were standing in the middle of a large circular room with pale blue walls and a deep ocean blue trim. There were two sofas and squishy armchairs facing a large marble fireplace. One sofa was red and had 'Hermione Granger' across the center of it written in gold cursive. The other sofa was green and had 'Draco Malfoy' across the center in silver cursive.

To the left was a set of mahogany double-doors that led to a library and study. Inside were several shelves that reached the ceiling. All were packed with books. There were two desks and a few more armchairs for reading.

To the right was a staircase and another set of double-doors. Through these double-doors was a gorgeous kitchen and dining room. The dining room had a large rectangular table with eight chairs and the candles floating above were lit. The kitchen had practically every kitchen appliance imaginable! A stove, a refrigerator, a dish-washer(muggle appliances charmed to work), a microwave, a toaster, a blender, etc.

At the top of the staircase there were four doors. Two had the Gryffindor lion (Hermione's bedroom and bathroom)and the other had the Slytherin snake (Draco's bedroom and bathroom).

Hermione made up a password (heaven sent) and stepped inside the room slowly. She stared around in awe.

In the left hand corner was a vanity desk with a large mirror. The desk had a specific spot for each type of makeup. Along the left wall was an empty bookshelf, for books Hermione had brought for the year. On the back wall was a four-poster bed with red and gold sheets, blankets and pillows, and a red canopy.

Along the right wall was a wardrobe with 'Hermione' written across it in gold, a large window over-looking the lake, and a mahogany door. This led to her white marble bathroom with a bathtub, shower stall sink and toilet. But she noticed that something wasn't quite right. The tap to the bathtub had no knobs to use to turn on the water with. She then realized that you have to tap the tap lightly with your wand and say what temperature you want for the bath water and, (if you want them that is) what kind of bubbles (lavender, fuchsia, etc.).

She walked out and back through her bedroom to find that Professor Dumbledore was gone and Draco was sitting on his sofa, waiting for her. "I see you like it, Hermione. I was waiting forever for you to get out of your room!" Draco smirked. "And why would you be waiting for me to come out of my room Draco?" she replied inquisitively. She sat down across from him on her sofa.

"I was wondering why the Weas- why Ron was glaring at you during dinner, and, as I might add, from the other end of the table?" he pointed out. The smile that had just played at Hermione's lips had suddenly vanished, as if he had just called her a mudblood.

"What's wrong Hermione?" he asked. "Well it's just that, I was telling Ron, Harry and Ginny about how you agreed not to pick us anymore and I asked if they'd be civil back to you. Harry and Ginny were okay with it, but Ron flipped out at me…" she sniffed, looking down at her feet. "Mione, you didn't have to do that………" he muttered, "…So, what did he say, exactly?"

"Well ummm… he was pretty upset and uhhh… he said 'what the bloody hell did he do! He must have fucking brainwashed you! You're out of your bloody mind! He's made fun of my family since forever! If you think I'm gonna forgive that bloody asshole you are fucking retarded!' " she said, tears falling freely from her big brown eyes.

"Mione, it's okay," Draco walked over and sat down next to her holding her in his arms. "He'll come around sooner or later, and you guys will still be best friends." For some reason when he said this, he felt a pang of jealousy run through him, but he simply shrugged it off and went back to comforting Hermione.

"Thank you Draco, I-It's just that I hate when m-my friends are mad at me and sometimes, if I get into a f-fight with them I feel so alone, like no one c-cares about me or is there for me anymore…" she cried. "Mione, shhh… There ARE people that care about you, and I will always be here for you. You are never alone Mione, I'm here for you, always remember that." Draco smiled down at her. "Okay…" she nodded. She laid her head on his chest and the two drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

A/N: Wow! That was my longest chappie yet! 2,759 words! Yay! Lmao, I hope you liked it, plz review and tell me if you did. Thnx! Anyways, I gotta start up on the fourth chapter!

Luv,

.:.Jessica.:.