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Chapter 3- Draco's Story

I am now a free man. My so-called father is dead. I am no longer under his rule, having to do what he says. I no longer have to be like him. I can make my own decisions. My mother is also gone. That leaves the Manor all to me. Now, I'm the youngest, richest wizard.

I've changed a lot over the summer, both physically and mentally. My physical attributes are; six pack, nice pecks, more toned and defined, my hair is worn natural, and my eyes have more blue showing in them. Mentally I've matured. I no longer believe myself to be superior to everyone.

During the summer I also came to the realization that I liked a certain Gryffindor. So when I found out I was Head Boy I was delighted. I knew that Hermione would end up being the Head Girl. We were after all the top two students in our year. I was glad to know that I'd be spending my year with her. Finally I believe I can have a real friend.

School, so far nothing has changed. That is except for Hermione. How can her "friends" not see the difference in her? I wonder what could possibly be wrong with the girl of my dreams. I watch her more and more. I look for signs to see if she does what I did. The look in her eyes, they tell me she's gone. I just hope that she's not too far. I'm falling for her and I'm falling hard.

Finally I can't take it anymore. I say her first name as she comes out of the bathroom. She gets so startled and starts talking a mile a minute. I answer her questions and stare at her. She is so lost in thought and looks so terribly cute. I couldn't help myself. I just had to kiss her. I was scared but then she kissed me back. I confessed that I liked her and asked her to be my girlfriend. 'What has come over me,' I wondered. To my pleasant surprise she said yes.

Now we're sitting on the coach, I'm holding her in my arms.

"Hermione, what's wrong?" I cautiously ask. I didn't know what to expect for a reaction.

"Nothing's wrong. Why do you ask?'' she lied.

"Hermione don't lie to me please. I see it in your eyes, the others might not, but I do." I pleaded.

Now I'm sitting here wondering if she'll tell me.

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A/N chapter 4 is being written. i'm going to have these chapters written so that it doesn't take me long to update. sorry it took so long for this chap. it's just that i've been sick. anyways. i hope that all y'all like it. bye for now