(a/n): I'm sorry i haven't updated in a while.. its because school has started and I'm kinda swamped.. I'm actually taking time from a essay due tomorrow to write this.

Chapter Three: Hogwarts Express

Hermione's plan went without a hitch. But there was one thing she didn't think about. The Head Boy. The Head Boy was non other then the one the only, Draco Malfoy. The annoying git that tormented her and her friends for 6 years now. She still didn't like him very much. But it turned out he was on their side in the end. The whole thing was a front. He had been spying for the order since 3rd year. He and the boys still didn't like each other. But he seemed nicer to her. He didn't go out of his way to insult her anymore. ' Come to think about it.. He never did. That is until i said something cruel to him'

She became very thoughtful. Thinking about all their previous encounters. 'He was always mainly focus on Harry and Ron.. I was just in the way' She looked over to her new partner. Fully appreciating his very good looks. He had stop gelling his hair, much to her pleasure, and let it hang messy like all over his head. She could see he was well built. 'Must be from Quidditch.'

"Like what you see Granger?" He finally spoke. Feeling her glaze on him.

Hermione thought about it for a minute. " To be honest Malfoy.." she paused looking over his body again. " I do. That is if i was into the whole sleeping with animals thing." She smirked then added. " I could ask you the same thing. Geez take a bloody picture it really will last longer." She then opened her bag and grabbed out a book and started to read. Obviously ignoring the handsome blonde across from her.

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Draco could barely take his eyes off of Hermione. 'She's hott' He always thought she was pretty and very witty. He was going to make a move on her. But she had to make that ferret comment. He figured since it was Hermione, 1/3 of the golden trio, it should be expected. He always was harsh to her. But it was his fathers fault. He knew Lucius wouldn't like his only heir associating with a muggle born. Even if they were beautiful. His father even said Hermione was gorgeous but it was always with a comment like ' such beauty shouldn't be wasted on a mudblood' or 'pity she's a mudblood she would make a good heir for you'. He hated his father, but he had to agree with him on one thing. Hermione Granger was a site to see.

Draco sighed mentally. Thinking back to the Great War last year. Much to everyone's surprise. Except Dumledore that is. He was on the light side. He eve killed his own father. Helped defeat Voldermort side by side with Harry Potter himself. He inwardly cringed. That was one person he hated. Along with his est friend that Weasley. He had a reason to hate them. They had things he wanted. But never could have. Friends, a loving family (in Ron's case) , and most important of all, Hermione. He has always liked her. He gave her hints over the year. He just guessed she never really knew the saying 'you pick on the one you like.' She was flawless in his eyes. He thought Potter and Weasley just used her. ' Yeah, Shes the brains behind everything. I figured that out last year. Potter was nothing without her planning. Then she almost didn't get any credit.'

He looked over to where she was reading her book silently and let a grin appear on his face. ' Yeah. This will be the year i get to have Hermione Granger. No dumb Dark Lord, No dumb father. This is my year. Watch out Hermione here I come.'

" Damnit Malfoy stop grinning. Your starting to scare me." Came Hermione's irritated voice. Breaking him out of his splendor. " I would like for you to stop staring at me like that too. Looking like a damn fool sitting over cheesing. Whats up with you?"

"Nothing Granger. Nothing at all."

(a/n) i know it isn't long. But thats all i could do. The next one will be alittle longer. School sucks.. anyways review please. the next chapter will be posted sometime next week.