Well I know it's been ages, but I'll see how long I'll make this. Hmm I wonder how many of you are mad at me for not updating. Here's the lovely chap you have been waiting for.

As they reached the top of the marble staircase they went their separate ways, Hermione to the heads common room, Harry and Ron to the Gryffindor common room. Hermione was dead tired by time she made it to her common room. Before going to bed she told Draco good-night then trudged up to her room.

The next morning she woke up bright and early and headed down to breakfast before her first class. She had transfiguration first thing with the Slytherin. She didn't mind this, however she pretended she as if she did. This did give her and excuse to see Draco more during the day.

"Turn to page three hundred twenty-seven. Today we will be learning how to perform a proper switching spell. We did learn some about these in your first year; can anyone tell me what they are used for?" Professor McGonagall began. "Yes Miss Granger,"

"Switching spells are used to switch humans into animals, humans into other humans, and other things of the such," Hermione answered proudly.

"Very good, Miss Granger, 10 points to Gryffindor! Please partner up with someone from the opposite house and that is of the opposite gender. Please group up quickly so we can move on," Professor McGonagall said sharply.

Draco and Hermione quickly paired up and awaited their directions. McGonagall came by and told them to say the word switcharoo-anify (lol that was the best I could come up with).

"Switcharoo-anify," Hermione said with a flick of her wand in Draco's direction.

Draco instantly turned into a thestral. Hermione didn't know why he would turn into such a creature. McGonagall walked by nodded her head in agreement to Draco's shape and changed him back.

"My turn," Draco said evilly, "Switcharoo-anify."

Hermione turned into a Hippogriff and Draco thought he knew what that meant, after all Hermione has a proud spirit. After McGonagall changed Hermione back Draco went to grab one of their books.

"You turned into a thestral which means," Hermione paused, smiling to herself, now she knew why he turned into this, "you look dark on the outside, but you are truly gentle on the inside. Thestrals are very intelligent creature, so that must mean you are too.

Draco looked amazed, but then said, "Well you turned into a hippogriff which means you are kind and caring most of the time, but when someone insults you, you can become very dangerous. We all know hippogriffs are intelligent so I have no need to say that,"

Professor McGonagall awarded each of them 5 house points, told them they had to write a one page essay on switching spells, and told them they could leave. They had an hour before their next class and Hermione planned on spending it in the library. She wanted to get this essay out of the way as soon as possible. Draco agreed to go with her and start on his as well. They were there for about five minutes when Harry, Ron, Ginny, and all the American students entered.

"Hey guys, how was class?" asked Hermione.

"Great! How was yours?" replied Ginny

"Fine, we're working on our transfiguration homework just now," Hermione said.

"How fun," Ron said sarcastically rolling his eyes.

"Yea, great fun it is. Maybe we should try it," said Harry, "no wait it's much too fun for us. How could I forget such an important fact?"

"Haha very funny Harry. You should try this once in a while instead of asking me for help." Hermione snapped.

"Mione we were just joking around. Can't we have a bit o' fun once in a while?" Ron said apologetically.

"Yea, I'm sorry. Forgive me, but you know I'm right, don't you? Come on admit it!" Hermione said teasingly.

"Yes you're right, you're always right," Harry laughed.

"Come on we better head to our next class," Alison announced.

Just as they were getting up Blaise stepped in their path, blocking the way to the door.

"Move it Blaise," Draco hissed snake-like.

"Oh Drake, you hangin with the mudblood now? I didn't know you could stoop that low. We all thought your dad taught you better than that, but I guess not," Blaise sneered.

"As a matter of fact I am hanging with Hermione, Harry, Ron, and Ginny. I'm not the one stooping that low Zabini, it's you. My father taught me what was wrong not what was right. Taking innocent lives is like taking what little brain you have out of your thick skull. Next time you decide to talk about Hermione or her friends like that, or even mention my father, you will remember that I am your superior and you used to look up to me. I think you should come join me and hang with the Gryffindors, it's amazing just how much you will like them and be accepted by them. I was and still am amazed by the kindness they have showed me." Draco snapped.

"Fine I'll try it for a week, but if doesn't work out then you have to hook me up with Pansy," Blaise said.

"Pansy? You could do so much better then her, but if you say so it's a deal," Draco agreed.

They all, including Blaise, spent the rest of the day going to classes, eating, and lounging in the Prefect common room. By 7 p.m. Draco and Hermione headed for bed and Blaise headed to the Slytherin dungeons for his bed. It had been a long day, but Draco thought he saw a change in Blaise's attitude already. With that as his last thought Draco drifted off into a deep sleep.

Draco ran down the long, dark corridor as fast as he could. He wasn't sure what he was running toward or from, but he knew he couldn't stop, he had to keep going. The corridor seemed to go on forever, having no end, just a high stone ceiling, tall cold walls, and a slick wet floor beneath Draco's feet. Every step he took was a struggle to keep on his feet, miraculously he somehow managed it. Finally he saw the end of the corridor and something else he could not quite see. What could it possibly be? It looked human and mythical at the same time. As he got closer he realized it was his father and…
HAHA I left you hanging on for dear life. Who do you all think is with his father? Let me know in a review and you'll find out soon enough. I apologize for not updating in a while, but I'll try really hard to get things done at school and do a bit of writing before and after practices to get it updated. I think there will only be a few more chaps. Don't hate me, but I don't think there is much more to the story. R&R PLZ! JORDAN

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