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Chapter four: If Only, If Only

Draco and Blaise walked to the Head's compartment with the same thing on their minds. They were both thinking that today they could begin their search. They finally had some sort of lead on what Rayanna's appearance looked like. Draco and Blaise had been told that his father had placed a charm on her when he left her at the doorstep, but he wouldn't tell the two boys what she looked like. He believed that she would be found by her family when the time was right and not until then. Draco had always felt bad for the Zabinis. They had lost the only daughter that they had ever had and everyday they watched his parents interact with Samara. He knew that deep down they were probably jealous that his family was able to keep Samara, but their love for the little bond girl overruled that jealousy.

Blaise wanted more than anything to find his little sister. Even though he could not remember her, being only eight months old when she was given up, she meant everything to him. He felt that a part of him was missing and that only Rayanna could fix that. This was his last year at Hogwarts and he believed that it was the last chance that he and Draco would find his sister. To him, if that did not find her it was not meant to be and he would never, ever know who his little sister really was. Blaise would soon find that his wish would be granted, even if it his sister turned out to be the last person that he would have expected.

As they came to the door of their compartment, both boys hoped that it was empty. They wanted to go over the details a last time before they began the search. As they slid they compartment open they knew they were out of luck when they say a bushy brown haired girl staring out into space.

"I should have known that the mudblood would be the head girl. All she does is study and work. Spending all her extra time in the libraby so that so knows every answer to any question that a teacher might ask. She has no life, other then hanging with Potty and the Weasels." Draco commented as he and Blaise stepped into the compartment. He inwardly cringed as she gave glared at him as he entered. He hated acting like this. Hated acting like he was the only thing in the world. Mostly he hated how everyone hated him. If he could just be himself, act as he does at hime, he would have more friends than he did enemies. He actually didn't think that Hermione was that bad of a person. Out of the Potter, Weasley, and Granger, Granger would have been his first choice as a friend. Sure she was annoying at times, going on about spew and what not, but she was a bright witch and knew what she wanted out of life.

Blaise just sat down across from Granger not wanting to get into a spat if one occurred. He respected both Hermione and Draco and didn't want to pick a fight with either one. He knew what Draco was feeling, but he was unable to say anything to comfort him because Hermione was only a couple of feet away.

Hermione just glared at Draco a minute before opening her mouth. "Please tell me that Dumbledore didn't pick you as head boy." Hermione pleaded as Malfoy smirked at her.

"It seems that we will be seeing quite a lot of you this year, Granger. Dumbledore has not infact chosen me for this years head boy, but he did choose Blaise. If your remember correctly, the not that he sent the two of you said that you were allowed to each bring a friend to live in the Heads Dorms. Seeing that I am Blaise's best friend, it was only right that he chose me to soend the year with him. Won't that be so much fun, Mudblood?" Draco replied, forcing himself to smirk again. He hated using that word, but if he wanted the rest of the Slytherins to believe that he supported the Dark Lord he would have to continue with the insults. There were only about four Slytherin families that he knew of that didn't support the Dark Lord. His, Blaise's, The Parkinsons, and the Notts.

"At least, Blaise will be there to control you. I don't see what Blasie sees in you. I got to know Blaise pretty well last year and he is nothing like you, Malfoy. He is kind and considerate, not cold and hateful. And just so you know, you will have to put up with two Gryffindor girls, so I think that I have the upper hand, since Blaise and I called that truce last year." Hermione shot back before smiling to herself.

Draco was getting ready to shoot a remark back at her when the door slid open and revealed Professor Snape.

"I will make this quick, since I need to get back." He said glaring at Hermione, but smiling at Blaise. "You two have been made heads. You are to patrol Hogwarts between eight and eleven every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The rest of the days the prefects will patrol. You have a responsibility to set an example for the younger students. Failing in your work or the two of you fighting will result in the revoking of your badges. Good luck and good day." He replied before leaving to return to Hogwarts.

Hermione took out her journal after Professor Snape had left and began to add to the entry she had started yesterday before bed. She was halfway done when her compartment door once again slid open and revealed Ginny Weasley.

"Mione, there you are. I thought you might be here. Congratulations on making Head Girl." She said.

"Thanks, Gin." Hermione replied as she shut her journal, with her pen making the place where she left off.

"Come on, Mione, Harry and Ron want to see you. We haven't seen you all summer." She said as she grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her out into the hall.

Ginny started to walk to her compartment when Hermione stopped. "Hey Ginny, this year the heads have to share a common room. Blaise Zabini was made head boy, which isn't so bad, but unfortunately he has invited Malfoy to spend the year with him." Hermione began.

"That sucks. A whole year with Malfoy. I can't imagine it." Ginny cried.

Hermione agreed before continuing. "Dumbledore had given us permission to share a common room with a friend. Would you like to live with me for the year, Gin?" Hermione asked hoping that she would say yes.

"Of course I will, Mione" Ginny cried before hugging her friend. "Now let's go see Harry and Ron. They have missed you so much" Ginny said.

"Ok, but I need to tell you something later when we have more privacy."

"All right, Mione, but let's hurry I told them I wouldn't be long." Ginny said before grabbing Hermione's hand and once again dragging her towards the compartment where her brother and his other best friend currently sat.

-x-

Draco had been eyeing the journal that Hermione had left on her seat since the minute she and the littlist Weasley had left the compartment.Curiosity getting the better of him, he crossed the compartment and grabbed the journal.

"Draco, do you really think that that is a great idea. You're invading her privacy." Blaise reasoned with Draco trying to convince Draco not to read Hermione's journal.

"I'll just read one page. Besides it couldn't be too personal if she just left her journal out for anyone to read." Draco replied as he opened up to the page Hermione was currently working on.

All summer I have thought of the news I have received. The only other thing that has remained on my mind is him. Who is he? All I saw of him was his dark black hair and blue eyes before he disappeared. I have dreamed of him almost every night since that day. I have this feeling that I know him from somewhere. That we have met before even if we are not that close. I just wish that I could figure out who he was and why I have become obsessed with him. Why do I feel a connection with a boy that I may not have ever met in my life? Does...

Draco stopped reading there. "Blaise, it seems that Hermione has form a crush on a boy she has never met. I didn't think that she was that kind of girl."

If only Draco had decided to continue reading he would have learned that Hermione was adopted. He would have also learned that her situation surrounding her adoption was the same as that of Rayanna's. If only he would have read a little bit more.

A/N Well that is it for now. My computer time is up. I hope that you liked the chapter. It's a little short and I don't think that it is that good, but it's all I could do. Please review and let me know. I love you guys for sticking with the story.

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