Hey peoples! It's chapter 5! I hope you like it! And I also hope that you're impressed with the fact that I updated so quickly! I'm impressed with myself! Lol! I've set up for some drama in future chapters. I wonder how long this story will end up…

Hermione and Draco pushed the heavy cart holding both of their trunks. Hermione looked around the familiar train station and sighed to herself. She and Draco had been up since their trip to get his stuff, and were both very sleepy. They had been walking quickly and silently, and neither of them could think of anything to say to each other. Hermione glanced over at him. Draco was staring straight ahead not looking at anything in particular. His blonde hair rested just over his eyes, and his face hid all the expressions he might be feeling. Hermione looked away, and looked at the numbers on the platforms.

2…3…4…

Hermione sighed to herself. She didn't know why, but she felt almost anxious about returning to Hogwarts.

What's wrong with me? Why aren't I as excited as I usually am? Normally, I'm racing towards the platform searching desperately for Ron and Harry. Why is this year any different? Is it somehow because of Malfoy?

Hermione thought of something she hadn't before.

Are things going to be different between Draco and I? For the first time since we've met, he's actually been… reasonable…almost friendly. He did take care of me after my father came down. Has he changed after all of those years? Can he change?

Hermione looked over at him again. Draco turned towards her.

"What?" he asked angrily. Hermione's expression turned sour.

"Nothing!" she replied. She quickly turned her head and faced the front again.

Why does he have to be such a jerk! After all I've done for him! Saving his life multiple times and helping him go get his stuff at his house! He's so ungrateful!

Hermione was still fuming when she looked at the numbers again.

7…8…9

We're here.

Together they turned the cart into platform 9 and faced the blank brick wall.

"Ready?" Draco growled. Hermione glared at him.

"Yeah." she replied. They looked to make sure the coast was clear, then broke into a run towards the wall. When they neared it, Hermione closed her eyes tightly and they continued to run for a few seconds. When they she opened her eyes again, she could see the familiar train station she'd grown to love.

Hermione scanned the crowded platform looking for Harry and Ron, but she couldn't see them anywhere. She looked at Draco, only to see him staring at Pansy and Blaise. Suddenly, Draco abandoned the cart, and walked over to them. He seemed to have forgotten that she'd existed.

Stupid jerk…dumping his stuff on me…Fine then!

Hermione pulled her large trunk off the metal cart, and left his.

He's crazy if he thinks I'm going to carry his stuff on the train.

Hermione lugged her trunk along, and continued her search for Harry and Ron.

Suddenly, she spotted a flash of red hair in the midst of the crowd. A large smile formed on her face, and for the first time in months, she felt truly happy. Hermione broke into a run, momentarily forgetting her trunk. She pushed through the crowd to see Harry, Ron, and Ginny standing with their bags looking for her.

"There she is!" cried Ginny happily, when she saw Hermione approaching. Hermione laughed with joy, and ran into Ron's open arms. He'd grown a lot taller over the summer, and seemed to tower over her and swallow her whole. Hermione lay her head against his chest and breathed happily in the midst of the hug.

"I'm so happy to see you again!" she said excitedly. Ron laughed.

"It's great to see you too Hermione!" Hermione looked up at him. She saw his face turn a little pink, but he looked happy. Hermione smiled at him, then turned towards Harry. She hugged him tightly.

"Hey Hermione." he said happily.

"Hey! How was your summer? Did you get Dudley to eat anything horrible?" Hermione asked. Harry laughed.

"No, but I'll get him next time."

Hermione smiled at him. She turned to Ginny and hugged her tightly.

"Hey!" they said almost simultaneously. Hermione smiled at her friends. It really hadn't been very long since she'd seen them, but it had felt like forever. Suddenly, she remembered her bags, and pushed back through the crowds and grabbed it. She pulled it to where her friends were standing, and together they boarded the train.

Draco started to let his mind drift as Pansy got ready to tell him all about her non-eventful summer. He felt himself yawn and shook his head slightly to keep his eyes open. Getting up so early had made him sleepy.

Stupid mudblood…waking me at 2am! Where is Granger anyway? Hmpf. Probably off with her beloved Potty and Weasel. I really hate her…

"Draco, are you listening to me?" Pansy asked sternly.

"Huh?" asked Draco drifting out of his thoughts. Pansy looked at him angrily.

"Oh shut up Pansy! You're giving me a headache! Haven't you ever considered that maybe I don't care about what you're saying?"

Pansy gasped loudly. "But…but Draco…"

Draco ignored her, and turned towards Blaise. He was looking at Draco with a shocked expression on his face.

"What's up with you Draco?" Blaise questioned. "You seem different."

"I'm not different!" Draco protested. "I'm just tired of her constantly talking!"

"HMF!" Pansy snorted loudly. She turned away from him, and stomped off. Draco watched her leave then turned back towards Blaise.

"Thank god she's gone." He said annoyed. "She was really getting on my nerves… Where are Crabbe and Goyle?"

"Over there," replied Blaise pointing behind him. Draco nodded to Blaise and started towards them. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Hermione smiling happily at Ron as she got on the train. Draco looked at Ron and his eyes turned fiery.

Stupid Weasely…he's not fit to be wizard…why does Granger smile at him, when she could smile at…? Wait… what do I care? I don't! That mudblood can do whatever she wants! I didn't need her help!

Draco looked away from them, and faced towards the two boys who's practically served him since 1st year. It was not shock to him to see Crabbe and Goyle munching on two large donuts.

"Hi" they said with their mouths full.

Draco glared at them disgustedly.

"Chew before you talk!" he commanded. They nodded and chewed quickly. Draco sighed and looked back at his trunk.

It was still resting on the metal cart, and Hermione's trunk was no where to be seen.

Leave me with the trunk will you…

"You two, go get my trunk off that cart over there. And hurry up! We're boarding soon."

Silently, the two large boys walked over and picked up his trunk. Draco waited for them to follow, then boarded the train.

Hermione walked down the hallway in the crowded train car, stopping only to wave to Neville and Dean Thomas as she passed them. She followed her friends to and empty train car. The boys collapsed on the seats, leaving almost no room for Ginny and herself. Hermione heard Ginny mutter something like "stupid boys…". Hermione giggled, and smiled at her friends. She began to pull her things in, when suddenly, she remembered.

"Oh yeah! I forgot!" she said aloud. "I'm Head Girl, so I have to sit in Head's car."

Her friends gasped aloud.

"Really? You're Head Girl?" asked Ginny? "Congratulations! Why didn't you tell us?"

"I'm sorry, it just slipped my mind!" Hermione replied. She waved good-bye to her friends, and began to pull her trunk down the hall.

"Wait Hermione!" shouted Ron jumping off of his seat. "Let me help you take carry your stuff!"

"Thanks Ron!" she said happily, as he grabbed and end of the trunk.

I wonder who Head Boys is. I hope it's a Griffindor. Or at least a Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff. Anything but a Slytherin. ANYTHING.

It's so sweet of Ron to help me with my trunk. He's gotten so handsome over the summer, and his eyes sparkle when he laughs…

They finally reached the Head car and pulled open the door. Hermione held her breath hoping to see the new Head Boy, but sighed when the car was empty. Ron helped her put her heavy trunk on the metal shelf above her seat. Hermione sighed with exhaustion when the job was done.

"Thanks Ron." She said smiling up at him.

"N-No problem," he stammered.

He's got so cute over the summer! He must have been working out or something. I wonder…

Hermione felt Ron move closer to her. Hermione looked into his eyes and smiled deeply. His eyes sparkled again. She found Ron's hand and enter twined her fingers with his. He looked slightly shocked, but then smiled and moved closer to Hermione. Their faces slowly went closer together. Hermione closed her eyes, and for the first time since they'd met, they kissed.

Draco lifted his head high as he walked down the hall in the train car. He glared down at the first and second years and they back down looking frightened. Draco's Head Boy badge gleamed in the sunlight streaming in the widow.

He'd been silently wondering who Head Girl was since he'd received the badge in the letter from Dumbledore. He strode quickly down, and Crabbe and Goyle followed carrying his trunk. When he entered the hallway to the Head's car, he noticed that the door was ajar. He raised his eyebrow momentarily, then lowered it.

It must be the Head Girl. I wonder who it is.

Draco silently pulled the door all of the way open and gasped in shock. There stood Granger and Weasely, holding hands, and kissing. Neither of them seemed to notice his presence outside the cart.

All of the sudden, Malfoy felt something he hadn't before. It was a kind of fire that built up in him that made him suddenly want to kill Weasely.

What's wrong with me? Why do I care if Weasel kisses the mudblood? So what? I don't like her… do I? NO! Of course not Draco. I won't fall for a mudblood.

Draco quickly erased the shocked look on his face, and returned to the usual expressionless frown.

"Ahem," Draco cleared his throat loudly. Hermione and Ron tore away from each other so fast they almost hurt themselves.

"What do you want Malfoy?" Hermione sneered.

"I'm so sorry to interrupt," He replied sarcastically. "But since I'm Head Boy, this is my compartment, and you two need to go snog somewhere else."

"You're Head Boy?" Hermione asked in disbelief.

Draco glared at her. "Yeah," he said angrily. "Get out."

Ron's face go red with anger. He was about to attack Draco, when Hermione spoke.

"I'm not going anywhere!" she said angrily. "Believe it or not, I'm Head Girl, so I have as much right as you to be in here!" Draco gasped.

"You?" he spat at her. Hermione pulled out her Head Girl badge flashed it Draco.

Draco snarled with displeasure "Fine. The mudblood has to stay. Weasel, out!"

Ron looked as though he would pound Draco even if it killed him in the process.

"Don't talk about Hermione like that!" he spat at Draco. Draco's eyes flashed with anger.

"Why don't you try and make me?" he said feeling in his pocket for his wand.

Ron moved towards Draco, but Hermione grabbed his hand.

"Please don't do this Ron. He's not worth it. Just drop it."

Ron turned to face Hermione. She gave him a small smile, and Ron sighed.

"I'll see you later Hermione." He said smiling at her. He turned toward Draco and glared at him. Draco moved to one side, and Ron left out the door.

Draco watched him leave, still feeling the twinge of sadness he'd felt since he'd opened the door. He turned to face Hermione. Her face was red, but he wasn't sure if it was because she was mad, or if it was because she was embarrassment.

"Crabbe, Goyle." Draco motioned to them. His eyes never left Hermione's. "Put my trunk on the rack."

The two boys obediently carried his trunk in the small car and placed it carefully on the rack. Draco saw Hermione sit down close to the window, and stare outside. Draco nodded to the boys as they left the train car.

"Don't wait up for me when we get there." Draco told them as they left. They nodded before disappearing inside an empty train car.

Draco closed the door of the train car, and sat opposite of Hermione. She didn't move from where she sat. Draco's eyes changed from the silvery blue to a dark gray.

I hate it when I'm ignored.

"So, kissing the Weasel now?" he smirked at her. "I knew you were desperate, but really…"

Hermione's face went red, and she glared at Draco.

"How could you?" she spat at him. "After all I've done for you, you still try to ruin my life. What's wrong with you?"

Draco smiled at her anger. He never knew why, but he always enjoyed getting a rise out of her.

Hermione shook her head at him.

"You're such a…" she started.

Suddenly the door opened and the Headmaster walked into the car.

"Hello you two!" he said happily. Hermione gave him a half smile, while Draco made no effort to move. Dumbledore sighed.

"I was a bit afraid to have a Griffindor and Slytherin together, but I think it would help the whole school if you two could get along. Now, I know that in the past, Mr. Malfoy didn't quite get along with Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasely, but I'm hoping that this will help make that change."

Malfoy rolled his eyes.

Yeah right. Like I'll ever get along with Potty or Weasel or the mudblood

Dumbledore looked at Draco as if reading his mind.

"Even though you don't get along now, I have a feeling that you will by the end of the year." He said as if that solved everything. "Now as for your duties as Head boy and girl…."

Draco and Hermione sat silently as Dumbledore read off all about their patrol duties and the how they were responsible for setting a good example for the younger years.

"As is custom, you both will also share a common room in the tower. I trust you to act responsibly as you two will be the only ones living alone."

He looked from Hermione to Draco then smiled to himself. "…But I don't think I have to worry about you two as much." He chuckled to himself, when Draco and Hermione exchanged evil looks.

"Well, I think that's it." He finished. "I hope you two have an enjoyable rest of the train ride!" He gave them both a smile before leaving out of the car, and closing the door slowly behind him.

Hermione turned towards the window again, and ignored Draco. Draco sighed to himself.

I'll get her later. Right now I'm tired.

Draco turned himself over and lay down in the seat. He closed his eyes and after a few minutes, the vibrations of the moving train put him to sleep.

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