Author's Notes: Sorry for the late update. Had a lot going on and I am running out of ideas. If you have any ideas then please send them my way and I will consider them.

Chapter 4: Admiring From Afar

As the students began piling in, Harry and Hermione followed Dumbledore into the Great Hall. They said their goodbyes and went to the Gryffindor table.

"So it's true. Dumbledore adopted you." Ron said.

Harry rolled his eyes. "Yes Ron."

"How does it feel, Harry?" Neville asked.

"Good. I ate more meals this week than I did in a month."

Hermione smiled at her brother as she patted his hand. Her best friend became her brother. This was going to be the best year.

Hermione's attention was brought to the Slytherin table at the far end of the room. Draco smiled at her. She smiled back.

Earlier this Summer, Dumbledore and McGonagall had some things to take care of, so Hermione went to stay with Snape for a weekend. Draco came over with his mother, Narcissa.

Hermione found out Draco wasn't as hateful as they thought he was. He was actually fun. And she wouldn't normally admit it…

She started to develop a crush on the boy.