Disclaimer: Not mine :D

I got a flame from a certain person saying that Draco would never like Hermione. Well let me just say that this is a DRACO AND HERMIONE ROMANCE! Of course they are going to be OOC!! If you dont like that pairing, then dont read the story. Simple as that. Oh! I want to thank all my reviewers. I have never had so many so quick!

Now on with the second chapter!!!!

A Love Stronger Than Hate

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Hermione glared at Draco's remark.

"Look, Draco. I am not in the mood for your stupidity, ok? Just leave me be"

And she put her head down and picked up the thick book in her lap and began to read. Draco raised an eyebrow. There was an edge of bitterness and sadness in her voice. But he just smirked at her.

"Well, well, well. Who's in a bad mood"? He jeered. She just ignored him. He grunted and turned and looked out the window. The tree's were rushing past in a green blur and he felt his eyes get heavier. He hadnt gotten much sleep the night before and decided to take a short nap. He dreamt that he was lying on a bed in a huge room. The room was green and silver, and he was wearing nothing but a pair of boxer shorts. There was a big, floor to ceiling window, with green drapes drawn to the side. The moonlight shone in and cast a beautiful glow on the room. There was a big chest of drawers in the corner, with a mirror above it. It was made out of dark, oak wood. He looked at the door and a girl was standing there. he was wearing an emerald green halterneck dress, it was made out of silk. She was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen, but he couldnt make out her face. She started walking towards the bed. No- not walking, floating. She was so perfect. She sat next to him, and started...shaking him?

"Draco" She said softly. He frowned.

"Who are you"? He asked. She didnt answer.

"WAKE UP!" She yelled suddenly. His eyes snapped open. Hermione was standing over him, with a amused look on her face. He glared at her.

"What is it, Granger, and why are you waking me"? He demanded. She rolled her eyes.

"We are here, you prat" And she was off, with a slight sway to her hips.

He groaned and got up. That was the most amazing dream he had ever had in his life. He just wished that annoying know-it-all had let him sleep long enough to find out who the mysterious girl was.

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Hermione looked up at the castle with a mixed feeling of excitement and dread. She knew she was going to learn some very exciting things this year and couldnt wait to jump into her studies, but the threat of Ron was weighing down on her heart. She also knew that being Head Girl, she would have heaps to do and Draco would most likely make her do all the work. She walked through the doors and into the Great Hall. She closed her eyes and just savoured the feeling of being back at Hogwarts again. She felt someone grab her wrist. She whipped her head around and saw Harry grinning down at her.

"Hello, missy" He joked. She giggled.

"Hello, yourself". In the corner of her eye she saw Ron walking into the Great Hall. She paled. Harry frowned.

"Whats wrong, Hermione?" He asked, worried. She turned back to him and smiled.

"Nothing, Harry. I think I am just a little hungry" With that, she turned and took off. Harry just shook his head. He saw Ron and went and sat down next to him. Ron saw Hermione and smirked. He quickly covered it when Harry turned to him and started to chat to him about his holiday.

After a couple of minutes, Dumbledore stood and raised his hand. The hall gradually quietened down.

"I just want to welcome all of you back to another exciting year at Hogwarts. I hope all of you are well. I would just like to remind you that the Forbidden Forest is still forbidden, hence the name" His eyes twinkled with mirth, as a few kids chuckled.

"Also, I am very pleased to announce the Head Boy and Girl for this year. Congratulations to Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy"

The Gryffindor table let out a gasp and exploded into applause. Some of the Slytherins booed the Gryffindors and clapped thier Head Boy. Dumbledore went on.

"Yes, yes congratulations to those deserving students. Anyway, I see that you are all famished from a long ride. Tuck in" Dumbledore winked, and the infamous Hogwarts gourmet food lavished the tables. All the students burst into chatter and ate greedily. Hermione didnt feel very hungry, so very quietly slipped out of the hall, but Draco noticed and decided to follow.

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McGonagal had explained where the Head Common room was situated, so Hermione went straight there. "Chocolate Frogs" She told the portrait, and it swung open. She gasped when she saw the room. There was a double staircase, leading to a landing, where there were two doors, obviously thier rooms. Underneath the landing, in the middle of the two staircases, was a huge fireplace, which was already lit. The room was littered with silver, green, red and gold. There was a red couch, with silver cushions, green drapes on the windows, and gold coloured carpet. She stood there for a moment, stunned with the beauty, when she heard the portrait door swing open. She spun around to see Draco clambering in. She glared.

"What do you want?" She snapped. He raised his eyebrows at her.

"Well, last time I checked I was Head Boy and this is my common room too".

"Well, just piss off and dont come near me". He smirked.

'With pleasure, mudblood" Before he could say another word, her hand came swiftly across his cheek. He stood stock still, slowly bringing his hand to his face.

"You bitch..." He was seething. He looked at her and saw tears in her eyes, and she ran up the stairs and slammed her door. He could of killed her! How dare she hit Draco Malfoy! But she was crying.....since when did mudblood affect her so much? He just shook his head and sat down on the couch.

Draco was lying on that bed again, and this time the girl in the green dress was lying next to him. It was again nighttime and he still couldnt figure out who she was.

"Tell me who you are" He said softly. She just held a finger to his lips, then came forward and kissed him ever so sweetly on the lips. He had just started to undo the back of her haltertop, when his eyes snapped open and he saw the ceiling of the Head common room.

"Dammit!" He cursed. He was just about to get lucky! He then realised he was asleep on the couch. Morning sun was streaming through the windows, and there was a knock at the door. He jumped up and opened the common room door. It was McGonagal.

"Mr Malfoy, I will need you to inform Hermione of the duties I need you to perform tonight. I need you to check the corridors for stray students. It will be done every Friday night. Understand?" Draco nodded. "Thankyou. Better get to class now". And she left. *Damn! I dont want to roam the corridors by myself with that insufferable mudblood! Sheesh...* He walked up to his room. He saw the magnificent bed decked out in green and silver with a serpent on the beadspread. He cursed himself for sleeping on the couch the night before. He got dressed quickly and rushed to class.

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Hermione awoke quite early that morning. She had ran into her room and cried herself to sleep. She woke to find that she was sprawled slidelong across her bed. The room she had was splendid. The bed was kingsize, and had a red and gold bedspread, with a lion gracing the middle, a big chest of drawers and a mirror. It had a floor to ceiling window with red curtains and tied with a gold ribbon. Her trunk was at the foot of her bed. She got up, and groggily opened her door. She wanted to look at the common room some more, since it was so pretty. She was shocked to see Draco fast asleep on the couch. He looked so peaceful. Stupid prat. Why should such a good looking person be a total dickhead? She shook her head and walked into the bathroom and took a long shower. When she was ready and walked out her door, Draco was gone. She breathed a sigh of relief and rushed to her first class, Potions with the...Slytherins. Hermione groaned. This was going to be a long day.

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I hope you like chapter two! I called it Head's clash, because Hermione and Draco fight...and they are Head Boy and Girl... just to clear up any confusion! Dont worry, Ron will be making a very drastic appearance soon. Please review! See ya soon with chapter 3 and thankyou so much for your response! It feels nice. :)

Amy.