Chapter Three

A Different House for a Difference

"Drake Malfoy… Gryffindor!" The whole Great Hall was stricken by silence, while Drake went slowly to the Gryffindor table and sat next to one Hermione Granger as no one moved over to give him a seat but only Hermione.

Why is Drake in Gryffindor? These cant be… what are you doing don't go near them, stupid? Father will kill us… not her, especially not her… he mentally cursed his brother.

"Hello, I'm Drake Malfoy, What is your name?" sticking his hand out at Hermione, which she took "Uhm…Hermione Granger… this is Harry Potter and Ron Wesley" giving them the look 'Be good to him or else'. Which they both personally understood the outcome if they didn't and shook Drake's hand. At first they where silent but Harry broke the silence " Hey… Drake…do you play Quidditch?" putting a small smile on. "Why, Yes! A bit.." and that started it and both guys started to talk about Quidditch and its glory which Ron entered hesitantly, at first, in their conversation. But in the ended he forgot all his hesitations as he whole heartedly entered the conversation.

After dinner, Hermione and Drake were called upon Dumbledore in his office" Well this is a sight to see, friends are you?" with that sparkle in his eyes "Hermione seeing as your Drake's first friend here in Hogwarts would you be honored to be his guide here in Hogwarts for this week or until he can find his way around by himself ?" Looking a bit proud of himself.

Hermione stammered " Bu.. But.. Why cant Malfoy do it, he is Drake's brother after all? No offense Drake… its just that you look quite like him and Mal..Draco and I don't have quite a good history together and…" but was cut off by Dumbledore "Quite correct, Ms. Granger, but don't you think he will be better around you, him and you being a Gryffindor and all. As Draco is a Slytherin he has different class schedules than you both. And it will be good for Drake to have friends other than his brother, of course" Now looking at her with mischievous eyes, which Hermione found it quite funny and so she tried to suppressed her laughter. " Well that be a yes?" Handing them a bowl of Lemon Drops.

"Okay then, Headmaster I will. We will be heading of now, Professor, I am needed by the Prefects, I promised them to give them there class schedules tonight" looking at her watch.

"Be off then, my dear. Wouldn't want them waiting shall we now" saying goodbye to both.

Hermione and Drake meet up with the Prefects at the Great Hall. They waited for the Headboy to arrive but it seemed that he wasn't going to arrive anytime soon. So Hermione gave the small meeting and there schedules that they will be handing out to the others. After an hours, they adjourned and headed of their separate ways

While heading to their common room Hermione indulged to Drake their history of Draco and why at first she didn't accept Dumbledore's offer, when they turned the corner Hermione dumped into someone, no other than… Draco himself.

'Speaking of the devil' thought Hermione

"Watch it… oh its you" looking at his brother and looking at his brother's companion " And the know-it-all is with you, how cute." Then steadily walked of with his robes billowing after him.

What was that about…? He seemed angry about something. He thought as his brother turned the corner down the hall.

"Are you alright? Sorry for my brother even tough I just known him for about a week but somehow I know his not a bad person just very protective of himself." Unknowingly holding Hermione's hand. But separated when they reached the door of their common room.

"So this is the door to our common room… the password is ' Cupid's Child' and you mustn't tell it a loud so no one else can her you" Hermione pausing at the door.

"Good evening child and what's this handsome Slytherin fellow doing here?" the Fat Lady asked making Drake blush. " Ohh, this isn't Draco this is his twin brother Drake…" but was cut off by Drake himself. Bowing he said " Good evening, my fine lady, I am Drake Christian Malfoy" looking at the painting which now was giggling at Drake's charm.

" It's a long time since a fine gentleman, as yourself, passed thru my door, you are no version of Draco Malfoy, what is the password?"

Letting Drake say the password, "Cupid's child" Drake said in a small voice. When the door swung open they were greeted by the Gryffindor's shouting at him...

Author note: Ahhh… a cliffhanger. I know its quite short but isn't that more suspenseful? And don't forget to review. It would be inspiring for me to hear from you all. More facts of the mysterious Drake will be revealed in the next chapter…