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When Draco entered the library he found Hermione sitting at a table in the far corner, a large stack of books already accumulated. She was intently reading a book of some sort and was biting her lower lip in concentration. As if she already knew he was there she dryly said.

"Finally, I didn't think you'd show up."

Draco only smirked and replied. "Always a pleasure mudblood."

He saw her flinch at the comment and the horrible feeling of guilt welled inside of him. Dropping his books on the table with a dull thud he sat down on a vacant chair across from her.

"Let's get started. What shall we study first" He asked.

"I was thinking Potions," She answered.

"What about Muggle Studies?" Draco asked reaching for his thick text book.

"Wait! You learn Muggle Studies?"

"Yes, what's it to you?" Draco bit back.

"Nothing I just . . . wait a second you asked me what I wanted to study. I want to study Potions so why cant we."

Draco smirked and replied "I don't have my notes, Blaise borrowed them."

Narrowing her eyes Hermione asked "Well what books did you bring?"

"Charms, History, Transfiguration, Muggle Studies and DADA."

"They aren't all the subjects you're having trouble with are they?"

"Well what if they are?"

"Do you think you're the only one who is going to reap all the benefits from this partnership? If you think you do I have news for you ferret! I want this scholarship and will get it with or without your help." Hermione replied.

"Well what do you suggest Granger? He asked looking through her books in front of her. "That we study Potions, Arithmancy, Divination and Herbology while I get left behind?"

"No, of course not." Replied Hermione loudly, receiving a few angry stares. Looking around the room apologetically she quickly lowered her voice to a sharp whisper "Look I do want to argue with you, okay. So can we just get started?"

"Only, if we can review Muggle studies." Draco replied arrogantly.

Hermione narrowed her eyes and groaned in frustration.

"Fine. But then we study potions got it!"

Draco shrugged and grabbed his text book while trying to desperately to conceal the happiness he felt. A few seconds later Hermione spoke again.

"Um Malfoy."

"What now Granger."

"I don't do Muggle studies, so is it okay if I share your notes."

"No."

"What."

"Don't understand English mudblood? I said no."

"Well if you don't let me see your notes then how am I meant to help you?"

"How should I know, you figure it out. After all aren't you the brains behind scar head and Weasley's little adventures."

"Fine, I'm out of here. I refuse to work under these conditions. I don't even know why I bother." She muttered as she got out of her chair to leave.

"Granger, wait. Ill let you share my notes."

"What?" She was rather shocked by the fact thathe had changed his mind and she was at a loss for words.

"Are you bloody deaf woman, I said Ill share my notes with you."

Hermione was silent for a few moments before she reluctantly took a seat down next to him.

"Don't worry mudblood I don't bite. . . . much." Draco whispered.

Hermione glared at the Slytherin before grabbing his notes out of his hands and began to read.

It was very obvious Hermione hated this entire arrangement. She looked as though she was on death row and every now and then you could hear her mumbling words such as, jerk, son of a . . . and so on.

Meanwhile Draco was on cloud nine, he smiled inwardly as he looked at the girl seated beside him. The only other time he had ever been in this close of proximity with her was when she was forced to sit next to him during one of their classes. Of course there was the time when she slapped him in third year, but that really didn't count. It had been the first and only time she had ever touched him in any way. This definitely wasn't one of the proudest moments of his life but it certainly wouldn't be one he would forget. She was nibbling her bottom lip and was staring intently at the piece of parchment in front of her. She smelt like soap and old pieces of parchment. Her bushy hair was rather curly up close and he wanted nothing more than to run his hand through her unruly locks. Merlin, this whole studying arrangement was really going to test his self control.

Hermione was becoming rather paranoid. Malfoy had been staring at her for the past five minutes. What the hell was he looking at? He hadn't even said anything when she grabbed his notes out of his hand. At first she thought he was in a state of shock but after 30 seconds or so she didn't know what to think. It felt really weird to be sitting so close to him. They were so close their knees were nearly touching. He smells nice, like rain and cologne she thought absentmindedly. What am I thinking! He does not smell nice. Okay well maybe he does but that doesn't change the fact he's a jerk. Yeah a really hot jerk, no I can not think this way. Finally she couldn't handle his constant staring anymore.

"Would you stop looking at me, its pissing me off."

Draco was very shocked by her sudden outburst, especially since he had never heard her swear before. What was he going to tell her?

"Granger I was trying to read the parchment, but that bushy head of yours kept getting in the way. Why the hell would you think I would want to look at you? Don't make me sick."

A faint blush rose into her cheeks and Hermione hung her head in embarrassment.

"Oh." She replied sheepishly.

Draco only smirked in reply. This night was certainly getting interesting.


The next day Draco was walking to the great hall with his fellow Slytherins when Hermione approached him.

"Malfoy, could you meet me tonight in the room of requirements." Hermione asked.

He turned around and smirked at her.

"Granger I know I'm handsome but I'm afraid I don't consort with mudbloods."

"Don't flatter yourself Malfoy; just meet me there at eight and bring your books." With that Hermione pushed past him and walked into the great hall for breakfast.

Another chappie done. I know I was meant to post this yesterday but I sort of lost time. I hope you enjoyed it. Please Review! It will only take a second. I know I said that I was going to make the chapters longer. Don't worry they will. On a final note I also wanted to point out that I know that Hermione doesn't do Divination. But in my story she is going to. Anyway REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW. This chapter has also been rewritten in some areas. I have also corrected many spelling mistakes in my story. Thankyou to everyone who has reviewed my story. I love you all.