I had finally made it into the castle, of course, still feeling very stimulated by Hermione's appearance in my carriage, and more so our final words. I took my place over at the Slytherin table as usual, finding a seat somewhere near Draco and the other seventh years. But, my eyes were over at the Gryffindor table, where they fell on her. She was seated of course by Weasley and Potter, but I could care less about them. I was simply concerned about my Hermione.

She appeared to have dried off, when it hit me. She was a smart girl, surely she must have known some sort of spell that could have quickly dried her off in the carriage, but she didn't use it. Perhaps she wanted me to see her breasts through her shirt. Or perhaps I was just reading into this situation too much.

Finally, before the feast, Dumbledore stood. My attention was soon turned to him, rather than Hermione. He waited awhile for everyone in the Great Hall to quiet down before giving his usual welcome back speech. I always found them rather boring, and usually uninformative, but perhaps that was just me.

"Welcome back," Dumbledore started, "I'm pleased to see so many of our students back this year, especially with the increasing threat of evil in this impending war." As Dumbledore said that, I heard Draco let out a snort as he smiled. Merlin did was that boy arrogant. Then again, if I hadn't longed for a more feminine touch I wouldn't mind him being between my legs at night.

"But, do to the war, and the harsh security measures being taken, the staff and I have come to a decision," Dumbledore said. The hall broke out in low whispers as everyone wondered what was going on. I was very curious indeed. What exactly was the staff doing. The only thing on the staff I was worried about was the staff of our head of house. I kept it to myself, but he was the only man I would ever consider sleeping with. I loved his rough outer appearance, but longed to reveal a sweet sexy side, and more so, wanted him to feel my hot wet insides. Merlin what I wouldn't do to be thoroughly fucked by Snape. I almost always had to run back to my dorms for a change of undergarments after a potions class. I realized this year, was the year too. I would have both him and my Hermione.

My train of thought was broken by Dumbledore continuing on with his speech though. "So, as an extra precautionary measure, we will not be having our usual Head Boy and Girl this year," he said.

My eyes quick flickered over to my Hermione. This was so unfair to her! I knew she wanted, more so deserved to be Head Girl. It was wrong for Dumbledore to take that away from her. But, once again, Dumbledore continued on, a sly smile on his face.

"Instead, we will be having two of each this year," he finally said. "We have already named both Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger as established Heads this year. And, this decision came after letters sent out. So, I would now like to announce our two additional Heads, which will share the dorm with Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger."

As Dumbledore said that, my heart skipped a beat. Never in my life had I wanted something more. I wanted that additional Head Girl spot, I wanted that dorm to share with Hermione, to live with her, to be close to her every night. It would give me a great opportunity to become her friend, to know her on a better level. I had to have that spot.

Dumbledore held up a piece of paper, "On here I have two names, one boy and one girl that our staff felt deserved this position. We based it on grades, behavior, and other outstanding qualities. And, on behalf of the staff and myself, I would like to congratulate Mr. Harry Potter and Miss Olivia Richards."

As Dumbledore said my name, I blinked. I had gotten it? No way, I was hearing things. Dumbledore and the staff couldn't possibly have picked me. What made me so special. Or perhaps, this was just some twist of fate, granting me my wish.

"Olivia? Liv?" a voice asked me. I looked over and saw Pansy looking at me. "Are you ok?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, fine, just, shocked," I said, a smile tugging at my lips.

Draco looked over at me. "Well, I knew you would get it once they said they were picking another girl. Of course, I was telling father that they should have never picked mudblood Granger in the first place and just have gone with you."

I tried to keep my temper down when he spoke about Hermione like that. After all, being in Slytherin and surprisingly close to Malfoy I had learned a certain tolerance for his attitude towards her. I could take it in stride.

I just put on a polite smile. "Well, thank you Draco, I appreciate that," I said with a nod.

Draco just smiled back at me. "Yes, and, I would like to talk with you, after the feast and we head for our new quarters."

I nodded my head. "Of course Draco." But, I didn't want to talk with him after the feast, I wanted to talk to that gorgeous brunette that I would be sharing a room with. I looked over once more at the Gryffindor table towards Hermione, and much to my shock, she was looking over at me. Our eyes met, my gray-blue with her chocolaty brown. I felt a sudden rush of blood to my face as we connected. I gave her a soft smile, and much to my surprise she smiled back. So far, things were going perfect.

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