Pretty in Pink

Chapter 2

Hermione's heart done a small leap when Draco stood beside her at the Head's compartment. She had always had a small crush on him. She knew deep down that he acted the way he did towards her is because he was supposed to. She couldn't help the way she was beginning to feel for him.

Her father always teased her by telling her if a boy liked you, he was mean. You know, it was his way of showing it. She always told her dad when she went home every year that one boy just really like her by the way he treated her.

She gave him a smile as he opened the door and let her in first. It shocked her at first, but she accepted it. When they walked in, professor McGonagall was waiting for them.

"Welcome back, you two. I'm very pleased with you both being the Head Girl and Boy this year. Here are the names of all prefects for the year, the lists of activities going on, and the plans for a end of school year ball. I expect the two of you to work together this year to bring in house equality. If you have any concerns, questions or problems, please feel free to find me." She handed them each a packet and gave them a smile. "I'd like for you to begin the schedules for prefect patrols before they arrive within the hour."

Hermione gave her a smile as she left. She pulled her papers out and looked them over. She looked up when Draco spoke.

"Well, I think pairing the prefects should be easy. There are two in each house. Make them pair with someone in an opposite house for a month and swap." Draco put his legs up on the sofa like seat and pushed his hair back away from his eyes.

"Yes, that could work. Let's see who we have. There is Ginny Weasley and Colin Creevy from Gryffindor, Luna Lovegood and Eric Johnson from Ravenclaw, Susan Bones and Ernie Bartholomew from Hufflepuff and Blaise Zabini and Millicent Bullstrode from Slytherin. This could be challenging, but fun." She smiled as she looked up.

Draco gave her a smirk. "Put Weasley with Blaise, it'll drive him crazy. Millie would do fine with Ernie."

Hermione pulled out a quill and began to write. "Alright. And pair Luna with Colin and Susan with Eric. That will work for the first month. Do we want them to patrol one group a week or alternate on weekends?"

"I say we go one group for a week. If they have a dire need to swap, then we put it into consideration. If we see it's worthy to swap, we accept." Draco said.

"Sounds fair. You and I will take every other Saturday together to patrol. I'll fill in for whoever needs the night off for whatever we deem excusable." Hermione said as she used her wand to make multiple copies of the patrol schedule for the rest.

Five minutes later, Hermione and Draco were handing out schedules and reminding the Prefects of their duties. They said a goodbye to each other and went their separate ways.

Hermione arrived back in her compartment to find Harry sitting there waiting.

"How'd it go?" He asked enthusiastically.

"Fine. Draco Malfoy is Head Boy this year."

"The pureblood supremacists?" Harry snorted. "Good luck with that. At least you won't have to see each other except for meetings."

"Actually, Head's share a dorm. Well, a common room at least." Hermione said.

Harry's eyes went wide. Before he could say anything, Tonks walked in. Tonks may have been older than Hermione, but since Hermione had started school, Tonks had been a friend. Tonks was the apprentice to Professor McGonagall. Tonks being an anamorphagus gave her the nudge to be in line for Transfiguration.

"Hello my lovely!" Tonks said as she threw herself down beside Hermione.

"Hello, Tonks. Love today's look. Will this last all year?" Hermione smiled.

Tonks had her hair past her shoulders and jet black with streaks of each house color, and she wore a pale purple dress with a leather jacket over it and calf high biker boots.

"No, just for tonight. House unity after all. How was summer?"

"Good. Dad and I went camping and hiking."

"Awesome. Hello, Harry."

"Hi." Harry said, still staring at Hermione.

"Harry, could you give Tonks and I a minute please? Here, go get us some snacks for the rest of the ride." Hermione reached into her small purse and handed Harry a few Galleons.

"Of course, my darling."

When Harry left, Hermione breathed a sigh of relief. Tonks turned to her with a puzzled look.

"He still pining for you?"

"As always. I can't make him see we're just friends."

"Ah. So, what did you want to talk about?" Tonks turned more to face the younger witch.

"Draco Malfoy is Head Boy this year. Makes me nervous and excited."

"Okay? What's the problem?"

"He's pureblood. I'm muggle born. We're on opposite sides of the spectrum. I know he'll have his friends over to our shared common room and I know what will happen. He may seem fine towards me now, but what if they start in on me?"

"If they do, then lay right back into them. Some people just can't get over prejudice. Look at me, my mother left it all behind to be with my father. Who knows, maybe Draco got that part of the family genes. Don't worry. It'll be fine." She patted Hermione's knee.

Hermione nodded. Harry came back with their sweets and they talked a little before Hermione had to get ready for the arrival to Hogwarts. When she was changed, she grabbed her purse and met Draco at the front of the train to sort the students.

"I'll take first years to the boats then I'll meet you back at the platform to make rounds on the train before we go to the castle." Hermione said before she stepped off the train.

Draco just nodded and stepped off behind her. He waited a little ways away from her to wait on the students. As the students got off, he helped direct them where to go.

"Come on, Draco. Let's go." Blaise said as he walked by.

"Can't. Got to do rounds with Granger before heading to the castle."

"Let her do them herself. She's a busy body anyway." Blaise smirked.

"Can't. McGonagall is watching like a hawk these days. Won't take long. See you in a bit."

Blaise shrugged his shoulders. "Don't get dirty walking with her." Blaise turned around and walked to one of the last carriages.

Draco shook his head as his friend left. Blaise could be a prat sometimes. Draco almost jumped out of his skin when he heard Hermione behind him.

"All done. Let's go check the train." She said to him. "Don't worry, I won't touch you and get you dirty." She said as she walked off.

"Don't listen to him. He's an arse sometimes." Draco said, internally punching himself for her hearing that.

"I've heard it all, Malfoy. It doesn't bother me anymore. I'm used to it. After all, I'll have to be sharing a common room with you all year." Hermione stepped on the train and took the West wing of the train, while Draco took the East.

Within ten minutes they were done and made their way to the carriages. They rode quiet all the way to the castle. Once there, they parted ways to the Great Hall. Hermione joined Harry just in time for the Sorting ceremony. After a quick word from Headmaster Dumbledore, the feast began. Hermione ate quickly, knowing she would have to over see the students getting to the dorms.

"Hermione, may I have a word please?" Professor McGonagall asked, tapping her on the shoulder.

Hermione nodded and followed the witch. She retrieved Draco and they walked outside the doors.

"I have your shared common room ready. It's on the 7th floor in the new wing. The portrait of the four founders is where your door resides. You both must agree on a password and only give it to a few close friends. Hermione, your room is to the left up the stairs, Draco, yours to the right. You each have a bathroom as so you don't walk in on each other. There is a small library to the left of the common room, add whatever you'd like during the year, muggle and wizard. A small kitchen for use on weekends is on the right. I hope the both of you can make this year a promising one. Also, I've added a hidden lift from the first floor beside the stairs that takes you to the portrait."

The two students nodded as McGonagall left. They decided to wait outside the Hall to see students out. Half an hour later, they were making their way to the lift.

"So, what shall the password be?" Draco asked as he pulled the lever to take them up.

"Ferret." Was all Hermione said.

Draco chuckled. "How about 'bookworm'?"

"Unity. We'll change it every month to something different. Next month you choose."

"Fair enough." Draco replied.

The lift stopped, revealing the founders portrait. The two stepped in front of it and repeated the password they agreed on. Inside, Hermione was in awe.

The common area was spacious. The area was decorated with black upholstery couches and two armchairs sitting in front of a grand fireplace. Cherry wood tables littered around. The beige and creme colored walls made the room brighter.

"Well, I'm off to bed. Goodnight." Hermione said. She walked up the stairs to her room.

Draco watched as she went. He done the same and entered his room. His room was in shades of blue and beige. Silk sheets lined the bed and several fluffed pillows. He changed into his pajamas and laid in bed. The witch across the way on his mind.

Hermione walked into her room to find it was decorated in shades of purple. She smiled. Her bed had silk lavender sheets with a violet throw and several pillows. She had sheer purple curtains hanging from the top of the four poster. She quickly changed into her night gown and snuggled herself under her blankets.

Thankfully the next day was Saturday. She decided to do her exploring then. She drifted to sleep with a blonde boy on her mind.

A/N: So, with the awesome reviews liking this so far, I decided to post another chapter. I'm glad it's hitting it off wonderfully! Thank you my lovely readers! It's you who will keep this going!