A/N: Hey everyone I'm rainbowsxx and this is my story Hermione's Dilemma. This is the edited version including extra chapters and improvements. My first version was under the name Draco's Little Princess and I assure you that I have not copied this from her or anyone else other then J.K Rowling.
Disclaimer: All characters belong to J.K Rowling but the storyline has been created by me.
Hermione's Dilemma
Chapter One: There's a Sexy Blonde on the Train…
--HERMIONE--
Hermione Granger was eagerly awaiting her sixth year at Hogwarts. In her opinion the sixth year was very important and needed all her attention. During the holidays Hermione had read every book she suspected might include some information that would her with her NEWTS, even they were two years away. She had even worked out a timetable so that she knew when she had spare time to study.
Her best friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley were also entering their sixth year, although Hermione doubted if they'd read a single page over the holidays.
A noise broke her thoughts. A barn owl had just landed on her window with an envelope in its beak. Hermione opened the window and released the letter from the owl's mouth; it swooped off before she could so much as thank it.
Dear Miss Hermione Granger
We are pleased to inform you that you will be continuing your job as Gryffindor Prefect during your sixth year. You are expected to meet with the other prefects and heads of houses on the Hogwarts Express where we will go over the rules and expectations of you job incase you memory had faded.
There will also be some changes to our prefects and heads to ensure you get all you can out of this important position. Dumbledore and the heads of houses have discussed such matters and we will talk about our ideas with you on the Hogwarts Express.
Regards
Minerva McGonagall
Hermione was surprised and proud all at once. She'd done such a good job she was being asked to continue her duties? What were the 'changes' Professor McGonagall had described? What did this year of Hogwarts have in store for Hermione?
It was the 1st of September, the day Hermione would be returning to Hogwarts. She wore muggle clothing and hauled her trunk down the stairs.
Her cousin's had visited in the holidays and taught her a charm to make her hair look better. Instead of it being wild and bushy it flowed down her back and had several soft curls at the bottom. She'd actually given makeup a try and realized it made a huge difference to the way she looked.
'I wonder where Hermione is.' Ron asked Harry.
'She'll turn up,' Harry replied casually.
Hermione walked up to them. She hadn't seen them all holidays and was expecting a warm welcome. But Harry and Ron just stood there, not saying a word.
'Um…hi…' Ron managed.
'Stop being such a baby, Ron!' Hermione snapped.
'How do you know MY name?' Ron asked examining Hermione's black top and jeans.
'Let's see, I'm in your house, I'm one of your best friends and I did prefect's duties with you last year,' Hermione answered.
'Well, fancy that!' Ron said, earning himself a dirty look from Harry.
'It's Hermione, Ron,' Harry sighed as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
'HERMIONE?' Ron said in amazement. 'You look…good….'
'Yes…well…I'll see you on the train then,' Hermione sighed.
She couldn't help feeling a large pang of disappointment. Her own best friend didn't know who she was just because she'd changed her hair and began to wear makeup. Hermione thought their friendship was deeper than that.
Hermione turned toward the Hogwarts Express and bumped into a tall blonde boy. His hair bordered his face perfectly and he had a slight tan. He was wearing muggle clothing; a plain white top with baggy jeans. Hermione couldn't help but think he was extremely hot.
The boy looked up revealing his grey eyes, 'Sorry, didn't see you there…' he mumbled.
'Th-That's quite al-alright,' Hermione heard herself stutter.
What am I thinking? Hermione thought to herself. What was she doing going all weird about a boy she didn't even know his name? Sure, he was hot but he could be anyone!
As soon as Hermione boarded the Hogwarts express she began to search for the Prefect's compartment. She didn't want to be late and change Professor McGonagall's mind about re-appointing her Prefect.
When she entered the Prefect's compartment the blonde boy from the station was there. Her heart skipped a beat.
'Please congratulate this year's prefects and heads. I'm sure you're all ready to take on this position willingly and fairly,' Professor McGonagall grinned as the students congratulated each other. 'You will be on a committee where you will organize school dances and other various occasions. Professor Dumbledore has decided Prefects and Heads will share a room with special features and privileges.'
The students seemed happy with this statement.
'To pick who will be sharing a dormitory we have decided to choose randomly. Two people will go into each dorm and will have separated rooms and bathrooms.'
Hermione could feel the excitement from the other students from what Professor McGonagall was telling them. She just hoped she would be placed in a peaceful room where it would be easy to study.
'Mr. Ronald Weasley and Justin Finch-Fletchley will be sharing the first room,' she announced.
Ron seemed to be satisfied.
'Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy will also be together in the second dormitory.'
Hermione couldn't believe it. The guy she thought was totally hot was actually Malfoy? How could she not see it? Malfoy?
Hermione felt completely sick. She didn't even want to imagine what Malfoy was going to put her through. Her head was buzzing so much with dread about how she was going to be spending the year she didn't even hear McGonagall calling the names of the rest of the pairs.
She was going to open her mouth and ask Professor McGonagall if it was possible to change dorm partners but she immediately thought better of it.
Hermione didn't want to give the wrong impression and she definitely didn't want to be told to quit whinging.
When McGonagall left Hermione whipped out the latest edition of Hogwarts: A History as the prefects discussed what they had done in the holidays. Draco sat, staring at Hermione, no expression on his face whatsoever.
After a while most of the prefects began to leave to find the apartment with their own friends. Hermione couldn't really be bothered going back because she much preferred it where she could concentrate on reading. A lot of the other students left leaving only herself and Malfoy. Hermione felt strangely uncomfortable, sitting there knowing that Draco's grey eyes were glued to her.
'You've changed, Granger. You look different,' Malfoy finally said.
'So do you,' she replied rolling her eyes at Malfoy's trademark smirk. 'Can you learn to smile because that smirk is really annoying?'
'You should learn to mind your own business. Do you have to give your pointless opinion on everything? Granger, I don't need your input on how I smile. No wonder everyone avoids you. After all you are just a filthy mudblood.
Hermione flinched at his last words. She tried not to show signs of defeat but she was failing miserably.
'I expect we'll be arriving soon, I'm going to change into my robes.'
Malfoy smirked and got up. He started to drag himself out of the compartment when a smile appeared on Hermione's face.
'You won't need to leave,' she sighed. 'Even though I wish I had an excuse to get you out of here for a while…there are simple spells that I happen to know. Hermione flicked her wand and a black curtain formed around her. She grinned as she heard Malfoy sit back down.
Hermione dressed herself in Gryffindor robes and reapplied her lipgloss. When she was finally satisfied she flicked her wand again and the curtain disappeared.
Malfoy cleared his throat. 'Do you think you could…umm…you know.'
'Yes, stand up,' Hermione replied. Malfoy stood. Although he was probably the most confident boy at Hogwarts, he nervously stood. In fairness, Hermione could take advantage of the situation if she really felt like it.
Trying her hardest not to hex Malfoy she flicked her wand again. The black curtain formed around his body.
A long time passes. Malfoy sure took a long time dressing himself. He was probably fussing over his hair too, she thought to herself. Finally Malfoy stepped out.
'You take your time, Malfoy,' Hermione snapped.
'Unlike some, I care about how I look, which you would know nothing about, Granger,' he spat.
'Whatever,' she spat back. Hermione decided it was no use wasting her breath on Malfoy so she returned to Hogwarts, A History. She was so engrossed in her book she didn't notice that Malfoy was staring at her, a dreamy look in his steely gray eyes.
--DRACO—
Draco had always known Granger as a filthy little mudblood. He never wanted to see her face again, let alone share a dorm with her. He hated to admit it but Granger had changed considerably. Her hair wasn't so bushy anymore and instead of sounding like a know-it-all little girl whose head was too big for her body, Hermione seemed so innocent. Somehow she managed to shrink her teeth and she was even wearing makeup.
Granger was almost…well…hot.
Hermione Granger had changed in so many ways. His father would be so angry if he found out that Draco was sharing a common room with her. He'd make sure Draco made Hermione's life a living hell. He'd probably give Draco a few tips too. But he found himself reluctant to give Hermione a hard time. She seemed so relaxed about things now, even though Draco knew the mudblood comments hurt her every time.
Draco couldn't help it. He started staring at her, making sure he took in every feature of her body, good or bad. She looked so damn hot when she was oblivious.
Granger must have read that book a hundred times. Draco couldn't see how she could concentrate on such a boring topic for so long. He was just taking in her legs when she threw him a filthy look.
'Why are you staring at me' Granger asked. 'It's not like I'm important. I'm nothing to you pure bloods.'
'I have no idea…but you were staring, don't even attempt to deny it.'
Malfoy decided to avoid replying to her comeback. He just sat there as Hermione excitedly flipped through her book.
Suddenly the Hogwarts Express came to a halt. Students began talking as they got off the train.
I've been so wrapped up in my warm cocoon
But stuffs happening, things are changing soon
I'm pushing the edge, feeling it crack
And once I get out there's no turning back
Watching the butterfly go toward the sun
I wonder what I will become
Metamorphosis
Whatever this is
Whatever I'm going through
Come on and give me a kiss
Come on I insist
I'll be something new a metamorphosis
Things are different now, when I walk by
You start to sweat and you don't know why
It gets me nervous, but it makes me calm
To see life around me moving on
Watching the butterfly fly toward the sun
I wonder what I will become
Hey everyone hoped you liked the chapter. This was originally supposed to be set in seventh year but since I wanted to do a sequel I've decided to put it sixth.
When I wrote the original Hermione's Dilemma I was only 12 and now I'm 14 so you can probably understand I know a lot more about stuff than I did two years ago so that would explain the more 'adult' themes.
Please Review because it motivates me to put up a new chapter! Trust me, the more reviews the more it drives me to write so please please PLEASE review!
Song: Metamorphosis-Hilary Duff
It doesn't necessarily mean I like the song or the singer I just think it fits in with the chapter.
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