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Chapter Five: Truce

"Hello, and WELCOME to another year at Hogwarts," Dumbledore greeted the new and the old students. You could tell which ones were new and which ones were old. The new students were timid and shy and were hustled together near Professor McGonagall. The old students gave out a radiant glow, as if GLAD to be back here again.

"We've got new staff this year, Your two new teachers for Charms are Ms.Hermione Granger and Mr. Malfoy. Your new Herbology teacher is Ms. Ginny Weasly and finally you'll have two new teachers for Potions, Mr. Smith and Ms. Waters. Both of them will be montering you, so I wouldn't try anything funny," he said. The atmosphere seemed to change at the mention of Potions, it was clear that noone forgot what happened more than five years ago. "Well then, your caretaker, Mr.Flitch would like to remind you that if he sees any dung bombs in the hands of students, they will have detention with him, in the Forbidden Forest." he finished. Argus looked pleased, it looked like he was waiting to find one.

"Now, the Sorting Cermony will commence," he said. Hermione was watching the ceremony with no interest whatsoever. She was worried about Harry. Just a few days back she said something that she shouldn't have and that has immensly affected their relationship. He did everything just to avoid her. Ginny was always in her room these days. She said she's preparing to teach Herbology. Sure, the teacher had to prepare but she didn't even speak to her that much anymore. So, she had no choice to confessto her room mate, Destiny. She said that Harry is torn between Lavender and Hermione. That was ridiculous because, then why would he even WANT a divorce? Besdies, she wasn't suggesting anything by saying what she said. She meant, she missed him as a friend. That was 100 percent the truth. She would never get back together with him after what he did. She moved on, it was him who was still hanging in the middle.

As Hermione was having this "war" going on inside her head, she still didn't fail to notice Malfoy leaving through the back door. The one Snape left in, during first year, to stop Professor Quirrel, or Voldemort. Hermione got up, she wanted to see what he was up to. He was acting odd the whole time he was here. She made sure noone noticed her and walked out. She was few yards behind, she didn't want him to notice her. At the end of the hallway, he met someone else. Hermione hid behind a pillar.

"Malfoy," the voice said. 'It was Harry!' Hermione thought.

"Potter," he said. There was a moment of silence. 'What are they doing here?' Hermione thought. "Well, what do you want?"

"The same thing you said you'd give Dumbledore," Harry said, a little annoyed at Malfoys ignorance, which wasn't surprising.

"Lets take a walk Potter, a long walk," Malfoy said. Hermione looked at the both of them. What was going on here? Wasn't Malfoy here to teach? She was going to find out, she slowly walked behind them, making sure she wouldn't be seen.

"Ok, What do you want to know?" Malfoy started.

"Everything," Harry answered seriously.

"After I went back to Voldemort, things were bad. He obviously wanted to kill me, he probably would have if my mother didn't save me. I was trying to be brave, I told her I could face Voldemort and try and convince him and try again. She only said Voldemort never gives second chances. My father, as you can imagine was devestated, he was more scared of what Voldemort was going to do to him. So, one night, my mother packed my bags and told me to run away. I went to Dumbledore, the only person I knew would take me in. I was so stupid, that's when I realized the difference between Voldemort and Dumbledore. Dumbledore gives second chances, even if the person doesn't deserve it. He gave me a house near Diagon Alley and I started studying, he payed for everything. And now, I'm here, that's about it," he said. Harry was listening intently.

"Potter, I-I'm sorry for everything, I hated you, because you had the fame, all the attention, but now things changed, I changed." he said.

"The fame, the glory, I really didn't want it all." Harry said.

"How's Granger?" Malfoy asked. Harrys expression changed, there was confusion written all over his face.

"Ok, I guess," he said. "Why don't you ask her yourself," Both of them turned around. Hermione quickly turned around. She was behind the pillar. After a few seconds, she saw Malfoy and Harry in front of her. Harry was smiling and Malfoy had a smirk. Hermione was trying to make an excuse.

"I was just walking by," she said. It was dumb, but it was the best she could do.

"Right," Harry said. "What were you doing here when the ceremony is in the Great Hall?"

"Well, I think that's none of your bussiness." she said boldly. Harry and Draco started laughing. Hermione turned red and started walking away.

"Hermione, come on,." Draco said and took her hand. Hermione turned around, she was confused. Draco suddenly let go. Harry looked tensed.

"What? Why are you calling me Hermione? You don't even know me" she said. Malfoy got angry. This wasn't what he had expected.

"It was a one-time thing Granger, don't go into it, besides, why the hell would I even WANT to know you?" he said. Hermione glared at him and started walking away.

"Draco, you didn't have to do that" Harry said.

"Speak for yourself" Draco said.

Hermione entered the Great Hall, and walked over to her table, where Ginny was. She sat next to her, still angry at Malfoy. Ginny noticed this.

"What happened?" she said in a not-again tone.

"Malfoy,"

"Yeah, that happens," she said.

"Forget it, where were you Ginny! I haven't seen you around much,"

"I was just busy, I'm really into this teaching thing," she said. "Don't worry, I'll spare some time for you, Hermione"

"Oh, I'm so lucky," Hermione said sarcastically. She said and started eating her food. What was going to happen between her and Harry? Is he going to defend Draco all the time now? Just because he gave him some stupid information, very useful though. As she ate, she told Ginny what happened.

"He called you HERMIONE?" Ginny said.

"Yeah, it was weird,"

"Awwwww,"

"God, WHAT is wrong with you? Its Malfoy we're talking about, there is no awww when you talk about people like him"

"awwww" Ginny said again. Hermione grunted. Some people were hopless. Hermione wasn't in the mood to talk to her right now.

"I'll see you later," she said.

"Hey, I was just joking," Ginny said, surprised at Hermiones reaction.

"No, its just that I have a headache."

"Ok" she said getting the hint that she wanted to be alone right now. Hermione left the table and started walking back to her dormtories. She really did have a headache, it felt like two hammers were pounding on her head.

"Granger,"

"I'm really not in the mood, Malfoy," she said, not even bothering to turn around. He caught up with her. She was trying to pretend like he wasn't there.

"Look, we're the last hope Dumbledore has and we can't go on like this. Sure we fought, but that was more than six years ago. Things are serious now, things changed, Voldemort is out there and we have to work together. I've changed." he said. Hermione looked up at him, did he mean it? "Truce?" he asked and extended his hand out.

"Truce," Hermione said. "No setbacks," she said.

"None," he said.

"Ok, so, I'll see you around," she said, this was very strange, having a NORMAL conversation with Malfoy.

"Bye, Hermione," he said. She turned around, this was the second time he called her by her name, it sounded nice.

"Bye, Draco,"

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OK, I know what you're thinking, in the next chapter, they fall in love? ARE YOU CRAZY? This story has BARELY begun. THis is NOT one of those Draco-you've-changed-suddenly-he-gets-hurt- kinda fics. There is soo much more drama and Voldemort...

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