"Ron!" Mrs. Weasly cried out as Harry, Hermione, and Ron stepped into the Burrow.

"Where have you been? I thought I told you to be here at precisely 2:30!" Mrs. Weasly placed both her hands on her hips and stared sternly at Ron, who looked rather uncomfortable.

Harry could see Fred and George at the table behind Mrs. Weasly, trying to get a piece of the pie without being caught. However, Mrs. Weasly turned around when she saw Harry looking behind her.

"Fred! George!" Mrs. Weasly bellowed. Fred and George instantly pulled back from the pie and pointed at each other.

"I didn't do it! He did!"

Mrs. Weasly shook her head helplessly at her twins and turned back to Ron.

"Well?" Mrs. Weasly crossed her arms across her chest. "What do you have to say for yourself? You're over 30 minutes late!"

"I forgot mum. It slipped my mind. Won't happen again." Ron offered.

"Yeah well, c'mon you three. Pie's getting cold." Mrs. Weasly smiled at Hermione.

"It's wonderful to see you Hermione. Have you got all your books?"

The table soon buzzed with conversation and Harry was so grateful that he had them for a family.

After the pie had been finished off, Harry, Hermione, and Ron gathered all their belongings and went up to their rooms.

"I'll see you guys downstairs when I'm done packing ok? I've got something to tell you." Hermione said, and disappeared into the room she was sharing with Ginny.

Ron and Harry lugged their things into their room and tossed them carelessly on the beds. Harry pulled out his trunk and began to pack his things up all the while thinking of Isabella.


Draco sat in his study alone. His mother and father had gone out to some extravagant dinner party and had left him at the Manor.

Draco didn't care. He didn't' want to be in a room filled with Death Eaters and watch his father tend to an idiotic guy who thinks he can rule the magic world.

Draco petted Ravina, his owl on the head and she hooted happily, nibbling affectionately at his fingers.

Draco chuckled and pulled his fingers away from Ravina's beak after being her chew toy for a few minutes.

Even though Lucius hated muggles and anything that had to do with muggles, Draco often found himself putting on a classical record when he was alone.

That night, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata floated through the air. Draco felt relaxed and calm for the first time since he was home since the beginning of summer.

Suddenly, Draco's mind wandered off to Hermione Granger. What a beauty she's turned into. Draco couldn't get over the extraordinary change in her.

Not just the way she looked, but the way she spoke and carried herself as well.

Hermione's words were clear and sharp and Draco could tell that Hermione thought carefully about everything that came out of her mouth. An aura of knowledge and security surrounded Hermione and made her even more desirable.

He thought of returning to Hogwarts after a beating and imagined the hell he would have to go through with Hermine's yelling and ranting.

Draco thought better of it and decided that his life would be much easier if they were friends.

However, Draco did fear what would happen if Lucius found out that he befriended a mudblood.

But what more could he do? Force Draco to be a Death Eater? It's not like Lucius wouldn't do it anyways. Besides, Draco was in need of a good friend.

Blaise was an acquaintance, but not a friend and Draco knew that once he became a Death Eater, he merely cut all contact with him if he was not a Death Eater.

So, packing all his pride away, Draco picked up a feather quill and began to write Hermione a letter.

To Hermione Granger.

Since we are to be Head Boy and Head Girl together, perhaps we could be friends.

From Draco Malfoy.

Draco leaned back on his chair and read over what he wrote and grimaced. It sounded so childish, so stupid. He crumbled up the parchment and tossed it aside. Then, Draco started again.

Dear Hermione,

Since Dumbledore has made us Head Boy and Head Girl, despite the fact that he knows you loathe me, I'm sure he has his reasons. However, since we are to spend the year together and be role models for the rest of the school, I think it would be best if we became friends. This is a sincere letter, and I do hope you accept my friendship.

Sincerely,

Draco Malfoy

Draco reread the letter and then tied it to Ravina's feet.

"To Hermione Granger." Draco said, and gave Ravina a few owl treats.

However, Ravina simply looked at Draco with her huge yellow eyes and Draco realized that she had no idea of whom he was speaking about.

Draco sighed. "The mudblood." This time, Ravina hooted and flew off into the night.


Hermione had finished packing. She fixed the Head Girl badge on her shirt and picked up Jacques. Just as she was about to leave the room, an owl she had never seen before flew to her window and knocked it's beak against the window.

Hermione opened the window and retrieved the letter. The owl flew back into the night without even waiting for a reply.

Hermione opened the letter and was shocked to see that it was from Malfoy. But, she was even more surprised when she read what he had written

Is this some kind of joke? Hermione folded the letter and placed it on her trunk. She chose to take care of the letter later and went downstairs to talk to Harry and Ron. They didn't know she was Head Girl yet.


The platform was crowed with people of all ages; parents, busy telling their kids to be good, friends reuniting after 2 months of being apart, lovers finally in each others arms again.

Harry, Hermione and Ron pushed their way through the people, trying their best to get to the train before all the compartments were gone.

Finally, they got a compartment near the back of the train.

"I can't believe your Head Girl Hermione!" Ron exclaimed. "That's amazing! Brilliant!"

Harry and Hermione laughed. When Hermione told them the new the night before, Ron's mouth fell open and he couldn't even say a word. Now, he was finally congratulating Hermione.

"Thanks Ron." Hermione reached over to give Ron a hug.

Then, she pulled back and a look of disdain flooded her face. "But I still can't believe Malfoy is Head Boy."

Harry and Ron nodded.

"Well Mione, if he gives you any trouble, just tell us and we'll hex him for you." Harry offered, hoping to make Hermione feel a little more comfortable about spending the year with Malfoy.

"Yeah." Ron echoed.

Hermione smiled gratefully. She was so glad to have Harry and Ron fuss over her like older brothers.

"Oh!" She suddenly perked up. "I almost forgot!"

The two boys looked dumbfounded. Since when did Hermione Granger start forgetting things?

Hermione smiled mischievously. "I forgot to tell you guys that my cousin Antonia is coming to Hogwats. She transferred from a wizarding school from United States. I'm going to wait for her at the platform." Hermione said, and excitedly left the compartment.

Hermione ran off the train, hoping to get a glimpse of her cousin. But the platform was so crowed with people that it was hard to tell who was who.

"Hey, hey!" Hermione shouted out, as some 2nd years ran off the train and pushed past her, causing her to loose her balance on the steps of the train.

Hermione lost her grip on the railings and started to fall forward, off the train. But right before Hermione hit the ground, a pair of strong arms caught her around the waist.

"You better start to watch where you're going. I won't always be here to catch you." A deep voice said.

Hermione pulled herself up, her face bright red from embarrassment. "Thank yo-"

Hermione didn't get to finish her sentence. She looked up at the person who caught her and her honey brown eyes filled with disgust. Malfoy.

Hermione stood up quickly and slapped Malfoy's arm away, which was still around her waist. She narrowed her eyes dangerously and hissed. "Don't touch me."

Malfoy folded his arm across his chest and frowned. "I was just trying to help you."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Will you just leave me alone now?"

Malfoy pretended to be hurt. "Why are you so mean to me?"

Hermione laughed out loud. "Maybe because of the 6 years of torment I had to go through, in courtesy of none other than gee, I wonder who?" Hermione finished in fake mockery.

Draco took a step back from Hermione. Maybe becoming friends with her wasn't going to be as easy as he thought. Apparently, she holds grudges. But Draco was too proud to apologize in front of everyone.

Hermione smirked. "Still don't get it?"

Draco bit back a crude remark. If he was going to befriend her, insulting her right now would not be the smart thing to do.

Hermione stared at Draco a bit more, and then walked off.

What was that all about? Is he really trying to be friends with me? Maybe he isn't that bad after all. Hermione continued to look around for Antonia. He sure isn't bad looking.

And, Hermione was right. Draco Malfoy was, indeed a heartthrob. His platinum blond hair flopped into his right eyeand made girls swoon. He had went through a growth spurt since 6th year and now stood over 6 feet tall.

His pale complexion mixed with his stormy gray eyes and killer smile could make any girl fall on her knees. But, unfortunately, Draco Malfoy rarely smiled.

No! Hermione mentally slapped herself. I can't be falling for that git! I can't be! Hermione refused to accept that fact that she could be falling for the guy who made her life miserable for the past 6 years of her life.

"MINNY!" A voice cried out and Hermione spun around. Only one person called her by that nickname. Antonia.

"TONIA!" Hermione shouted back and hugged her cousin. "I was looking all over for you!" Hermione laughed.

"Me? I was calling your name since you left that guy, and you didn't' even hear me!" Antonia replied and the two girls laughed even harder.

Hermione and Antonia walked back to the scarlet train just in time to catch its 5 minute departing whistle.

As they were making their way back to the compartment, which Harry and Ron were saving for them, Antonia perked up.

"So who was that guy anyways? He was a regulation hottie!" Antonia exclaimed. Her bright green eyes lighting up. "And he seemed to have a little thing for you too."

Hermione's mouth dropped open.

"Tonia! Shut your mouth! That was Draco Malfoy!" Hermione exclaimed. Of course, she had told Antonia all about Draco Malfoy.

"Ohh.." Realization dawned on Antonia, but she dismissed it immediately. "He doesn't seem as bad as you say he is. I thought he would have let you fall flat on the floor instead of catching you." Antonia winked at Hermione, who looked ready to murder.

But Antonia pretended to not have noticed and hummed to herself sweetly. "Is this the compartment?" Antonia gently tapped on the frame of a compartment and Hermione nodded. Harry and Ron's laughter could be heard from inside.

Antonia slid the door open and stepped in, followed closely by Hermione.

"Guys, this is my cousin Antonia." Hermione said, beaming at Harry and Ron, who stopped their laughing to stare at the girls.

"Hi, I'm Harry. It's nice to meet you." Harry smiled and shook Antonia's hand.

"And that's Ron." Hermione gently said, pointing at Ron, who was staring at Antonia. Hermione figured he was in some sort of…trance so she decided to do the introducing.

Antonia smiled politely and the two girls took a seat beside each other, across from the boys.

Ron's reaction really wasn't that surprising to Hermione and Antonia. Tonia got that a lot, but Hermione didn't blame the guys.

Tonia was probably among one of the most beautiful girls to have stepped foot into Hogwarts. Her strawberry blond hair fell stick straight to her shoulders and her emerald green eyes sparkled brightly, a lot like Harry's.

The compartment was soon filling with lively conversation between the trio and the soon to be very good friend Tonia, and everyone felt like they belonged.

Everyone could tell that Ron was madly crushing on Tonia, but nobody said a word. Tonia, however, seemed to be flattered by Ron's attention and even returned it somewhat.

Suddenly, the compartment door swung open, and Draco Malfoy stepped in. His eyes roamed across Harry, Ron, Antonia, and then finally, settled on Hermione.

A small smirk played across his face but he bit it back.

"What do you want Malfoy?" Harry asked, rushing to his feet.

Draco raised his hands in surrender. "I'm just letting the Head Girl know that we are to go to the meeting in less than 5 minutes."

"Ok, you've told her now, so why don't you leave" Harry said, his voice low.

Malfoy crossed his arms across his chest. "But where will I go? All of the other compartment are taken up. Am just supposed to wander the halls for the remainder of the time?"

Now, Ron was on his feet as well. "Go sit with Crabbe and Goyle, you'll be in need of friends."

Draco laughed. "Them? I hardly call them my friends. I won't be a menace, I promise."

Draco said the last sentence, while looking intently at Hermione, who wouldn't look at him in the eyes.

"Well what do you say?" Draco asked again.

"No. There's no way-" Ron started, but was interrupted by Tonia.

"Sure, take a seat." Tonia offered, while smiling at Draco.

He gratefully took a seat next to Hermione, who scooted as far away from him as possible.

"I don't bite you know." Draco said, while laughter played in his eyes.

"You never know." Ron replied for Hermione.

"I would think that you would try to be more polite, since she's here." Draco smirked, nodding towards Tonia.

"Huh?" Ron instantly turned red, and began to babble. "What are you talking about?"

Draco smirked again and ignored Ron.

"Well Hermione, don't you think we get moving?" Draco turned his attention to Hermione, who looked at him with confusion.

"Get going where?"

"To the meeting of course." Draco stood up and slid the door open. "Well? Are you coming?"

Reluctantly, Hermione stood up and followed Draco out the door.

The second the door slammed shut, Ron started rambling.

"Did you see that? Did you see that way treated Mione?"

Harry nodded. "No name calling or anything! I wonder what's gotten into him."

"Yeah." Ron continued. "It's like he changed personalities during the summer or something!"

Tonia rolled her eyes. "Oh you guys. He's just being friendly."

Ron stared at Tonia, "Malfoy is never friendly to muggle borns. Why would he start now?"

Tonia smiled to herself. Of course, she had an idea, but she decided to keep her mouth shut, and let Harry and Ron find out themselves.


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