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(A/N) Thanks to my one reviewer. because of you I decided to finish my wirting. I am hoping to get more reviews. Wether they are good or bad I want to know what you think. I am also open to suggestions. So review away... The more reiview I get the more tempted I will be to write more, because i have plenty planned.

Chapter 3: On the Hogwarts Express - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hermione looked up at the familiar train with joy. Finally she would get to finish school. She had to admit, it was a bit disappointing when she chose to follow Harry, the fact that she wouldn't be able to finish school. She was going back now. Everything was great. She had the best boyfriend ever. She was head girl. She had a dorm all to herself. "Well, her and whoever the head boy was." She smiled over at Ron, waved goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Weasly, and stepped onto the train.

She and Ron headed to the Prefects compartment to figure out from McGonagall what her duties where as head girl before going to Harry and Ginny's compartment. As they walked in, she spotted the prefects, all except Malfoy, well Draco. She was standing in the way of the door when someone opened the door and walked right into her.

"Oh my God I am so sorry." she said as she looked up into to face of the person, whose way she was blocking. Then she noticed who it was and didn't feel as sorry anymore.

"It's okay just don't let it happen again." He said

Why is he being so nice to me? She thought. Then she looked toward his chest where his prefects badge should have been. There she saw a head badge. She was so shocked. Now she was the one staring.

I looked up and he said, " Are you really that surprised?"

"No, It's just... Well yeah. I wouldn't think you'd get it." She replied, trying real hard not to be mean.

"Oh... let me guess you were expecting one of your precious Golden Trio friends to get it?" He said with a sneer that was begging to make him look like the Malfoy she was used to.

"That's not even what I was saying. I knew for a fact that Ron or Harry didn't get it because i spent the whole summer with them. What I was saying was that YOU were not one of the people who came into my head when I was trying to figure out who I would get stuck with this year." Ahh that still sounds degrading! Trying to fix how bad it sounded she added, "I'm not mad about it or anything. I just had a brain fart." She said wondering about her choice of words.

He laughed out loud at this "It's okay I can see that you are trying really hard not to make me upset. I totally understand I'm sorry about making you get so worried about it. I'm actually too excited about my achievement to be worried about it. My father told me that I'd probably never get it." She was blushing from embarrassment at this point but still he continued. "I also think that we should put all the past stuff behind us, especially since we're going to be living with each other all year and try to become friends, and maybe eventually you will see how much I've changed. What do you say?"

Hermione was in awe. Did Draco Malfoy just ask me, Hermione Granger a Mudblood to be friends with him? "Yeah, sure. Just as long as your serious and not pulling some prank."

"No Hermione. This is completely serious. I'm actually tired of being hated by every one, other than a few Slyitherins. Like I said before, I want to change." He said with one of the most sincere faces she'd ever seen.

Ron at this point looked over at Hermione and realized that she was talking to Malfoy and stole her away and asked her what they were talking about. She didn't have to answer that , because at this point Professor McGonagall walked in and asked for silence. She told all the prefects their duties and sent them off. Ron waved goodbye to her. Then McGonagall addressed Draco and Hermione. She told them that they had the same duties as prefects, just with more authority and less demanding. She told them they were allowed only in there house common rooms and the heads dorms. They were told that they did not have to patrol the train. As they parted Draco smiled at Hermione and went to sit in the compartment with his fellow 7th year slyitherins.

Hermione hoped that it wasn't Ron's turn to patrol. She wanted to be with him so she'd stop thinking about Draco. Her wish was granted. He smiled at her when she entered the compartment. Harry and Ginny were chatting about everything. As soon as she sat down Ron put his arm around her and kissed her on the cheek.

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Draco sat down next to the window listening to Goyle complain about having to redo his 7th year. He wanted to say something to make him shut up, but he didn't want to cause an issue. So, He sat in silence wondering how his year would turn out. He had no clue that this was going to be the best year he would spend at Hogwarts. The train started to slow down, so he got down his trunk and changed into his school robes. The train stopped and He went out to the carriages pulled by the Thestrals, which he could now see. The sight shocked him. At least I know what they are. He thought. He waited for the Head carriage and when it showed up he and Hermione got into it. He looked over at her. She was messing with her hair.

My God, "That has to be one of the most beautiful sites I've ever seen." Before he realized what he had done Hermione looked up and blushed. He put his hand over his mouth. I can't believe I just said that out loud… Wow! This is embarrassing. "I'm so sorry I really didn't mean to say that out loud." This caused her to blush even more.

"It's okay just don't let Ron hear you say that. He's very possessive." She said with a giggle.

Draco laughed at this but had to ask "what do you see in him anyway? It's not like he's the sweetest and most attractive guy ever, He's actually really hotheaded."

"I just really like him and he's like the only guy who really wants to be with me. Why do you care anyway?"

"Honestly I think you deserve better but it's your choice not mine. Oh, and just know that he's not the only guy who wants to be with you." Why did I say that? I hope she doesn't think that I mean me. Goodness that would be totally embarrassing.

To His relief she just shrugged her shoulders and said "Maybe you're right." Then they got out of the carriage and walked into to the castle.

(A/N) I hope you enjoy it and trust me it will get more juicy within the next few chapters!!