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"Yes Miss Granger, is their something you would like to discuss." Professor McGonagall asked looking up from the test papers she was busy marking.
"Professor I cannot work with Draco Malfoy." Replied Hermione sternly.
"Miss Granger I knew you would react this way but there is nothing you can do that will change my decision."
"But professor isn't there anyone else I could work with?" Pleaded Hermione.
"Miss Granger, I know that you and Mr. Malfoy do not get along but I believe it is in your best interests that you both learn to work together."
"Professor I am perfectly capable of doing this alone." She pleaded.
"Miss Granger there is a lot you can learn from Mr. Malfoy. I know he is a very rude and disrespectful individual but even I can not deny the fact that he is a very capable and intelligent student. I will not change my decision understood?
Hermione gave a curt nod before quickly walking out of the classroom and down the deserted hallway. She was absolutely furious she couldn't believe McGonagall; the old woman had finally lost her mind. Placing her with Malfoy of all people, this was terrible the next few months were going to be a living hell! What in Merlin's name was she going to do? She was determined not to let that prat get the best of her. She was going to get that scholarship no matter what.
As she walked through the entrance leading into the Great Hall she noticed Malfoy was seated at the far end of the Slytherin table and was desperately trying to detach Pansy Parkinson from his arm. Hermione tried her best not to laugh and quickly took a seat at the Gryffindor table. Across from her Harry and Ron were eating like there was no tomorrow, especially Ron who had his plate piled with all sorts of delicious food.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Hermione, what happened with Professor McGonagall? Did she give you another partner?" Asked Harry.
"No she said that I had to learn to work with him and that were going to have to get along. I cannot believe her, if I do not get this scholarship I am going to . . . "
"Not get it are you out of your bloody mind? You study more than anyone in the entire year." Yelled Ron, causing some of the food he was currently eating to fly out of his mouth.
"Ron do not talk with your mouth full, I've told you a million times before its rude. Besides everyone in this room has as much of a chance as I do to win that scholarship.
"Yeah right." He muttered, unfortunately this didn't go unnoticed by Hermione.
"What did you say?"
"Nothing, anyway if you think being paired with Malfoy is bad try being with Pansy Parkinson."
"Yeah, but Id rather have Pansy than Malfoy any day." Hermione replied.
"If Malfoy tries anything Ill kill him with my bare hands. You never know what that bloody git is thinking." Said Ron making a violent action with his hands.
Hermione rolled her eyes in exasperation and asked Harry who he was paired with.
"I got paired with Parvati."
"Why do you always have all the luck?" Groaned Ron.
"What do you mean?" Asked Harry, clearly confused and shocked by Ron's sudden outburst.
"Don't worry about it, I've got to go and speak to Pansy and ask what were going to do this whole study thing. Mum will kill me if Professor McGonagall owl's her again.
Ill See you guys later."
"Good luck, you'll definitely need it." Said Harry.
Groaning in reply Ron grabbed his bag and reluctantly walked over to the Slytherin table.
After Ron left Hermione took a sandwich from one of the gold platters situated in the middle of the table and began eating. She was absolutely famished; she had missed breakfast that morning because she had woken up late. She had stayed up all night finishing a potions assignment for Professor Snape.
Halfway through eating, yelling and shouting erupted from the Slytherin table. Forgetting her food Hermione quickly turned around to see Pansy and Ron arguing with each other. Hermione found it rather remarkable that Pansy had finally been able to pry herself away from Malfoy. Where was he anyway? Scanning the table she finally spotted him sitting next to Blaise Zambini. After a few seconds he whispered something to Blaise before grabbing his bag and walking out of the hall.
Turning back around Hermione quickly grabbed her belongings and quickly got out of her seat to follow him. This would probably be a good time to discuss the whole studying arrangement. He was rarely ever alone and was usually surrounded by friends and fellow Slytherins.
"Hermione where are you going? You've hardly eaten anything"
"Sorry Harry I've got to go Ill speak to you later." Hermione replied before running out of the Great Hall to find Draco Malfoy.
Once she exited the Great Hall Hermione quickly looked around to see where Malfoy was. She finally spotted him walking through one of the lower hallways that lead to the Slytherin Dormitories.
"Malfoy, wait up." Hermione yelled, trying her best to catch up with him.
He stopped upon hearing his name and quickly turned around. She could have sworn she saw him smile but thought she must have been imagining things.
"What do you want Granger?" Malfoy asked lazily.
"I want you to meet me in the library tonight after dinner." She commanded before hastily turning around and walking away.
"Wait a second mudblood, what makes you think Ill come. What if I can't make it?" Draco replied smugly.
Hermione groaned in frustration and folded her arms across her chest. "Alright, when do you want to meet?
"I think you can ask a little nicer than that can't you?"
"Don't push it Malfoy!" Hermione threatened.
"Alright, after dinner is fine. Just don't make plans without asking me first Granger."
Rolling her eyes Hermione muttered something under her breath and marched away.
I hope you liked this installment. Thank you to the three people who reviewed my story
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Charbar thank you for your detailed review. I did make some changes to the first chapter after reading your review. Thanks again.
