Chapter Two: Conversations of Change

Hermione walked out her room wearing MANGO Slim-Fit Washed Effect Jeans, a black VALENTINO tank top under a plaid flannel shirt with black All Star Converse. ( cgi/set?id=56218723) She grabbed a black jacket that fell to her thighs off the couch before walking out the Head's Dorm. All the way to McGonagall's office, Hermione was thinking about what McGonagall might say when she and Draco asked to go to Hogsmeade together. She snapped out of her thoughts as she bumped into three people. She stumbled back with one head place protectively on her stomach and the other on the wall beside her. A slightly pale hand reached out and steadied her. Hermione looked up into the bright green eyes of Harry Potter, one of her best friends. Next to him was a smiling Ginny Weasley and a pouting Ron Weasley.

Hermione - Sorry guys but I'm in a hurry.

Ginny - We were just going to find you.

Hermione - Why?

Ginny - To go to Hogsmeade with us of course.

Hermione's eyes snapped away from down the hall where she was staring to Ginny's eyes.

Hermione - H-Hogsmeade? You guys are going to Hogsmeade?

Harry - Yeah. We want you to go with us.

Hermione - I…I'll meet you guys there. I have to ask McGonagall something real quick.

Harry - Well be careful.

Hermione - Why?

Ginny - Because we just saw Malfoy standing by her office. Like he was waiting for something or someone.

Hermione bites her bottom worried that she might be late. She glanced at her friends surrounding her when a slight push press on her stomach. She gasped out loud but withheld from placing her hand on the spot as Harry and Ginny's eyes snapped toward hers worriedly.

Harry - What's wrong 'Mione?

Hermione - Nothing I just...remembered that I have a meeting with Malfoy and McGonagall right now and I'm late.

She runs down the hall but yells back to her friends.

Hermione - I'll meet you later.

She disappears down the hall as Ron sighs loudly.

Ginny - What's the problem now Ronald?

Ron - Why does she have to come anyway?

Harry - Hermione is our friend. She may not be yours but we will not excluded her out of our plans just because you don't like her.

Ron - But she's so...

Ginny - I swear to Merlin Ron, if you finish that sentence I'll curse you so bad, the only you'll be able to say is "Oww" for a month.

Ron glares at Ginny but wisely doesn't say another. Down the hall, Hermione finally stopped in front McGonagall's office to see Draco standing against the wall glaring at three fifth years in front of him. A small brunette had her hands on her hips and was glaring right back at Draco.

Girl - I honestly don't see how you are allowed back here anyway.

Boy - Yeah. You're nothing but a good for nothing Death Eater Scum.

Hermione knew she had to step in quickly as Draco's arms started shaking. It wasn't very visible to someone who didn't know him but she knew he was about to go off. She quickly stepped in front of Draco facing the fifth years.

Hermione - Excuse me but what are you doing?

Girl - Telling nothing but the truth.

Hermione - What are y'all names?

Girl - I'm Alisha Malik and this is Damien Stylinson and Kristy Redbird. We're all in Ravenclaw.

Hermione - Well in that case, 30 points from Ravenclaw each.

Alisha - What! Why?

Hermione - In case you didn't know, the war is over and calling others pathetic names like the ones I just heard are one of the reasons the Wizarding World is still in the state it is.

Damien - But he is a Death Eater!

Hermione - Do you actually know him besides what other's told you? No, didn't think so. Draco Malfoy is a man who was influenced by the wrong people but showed his true colors before the battle actually began. Now, go back to your Common Room.

The fifth years scoff at Hermione and Draco before turning around and walking down the hall. Hermione herself turns to face Draco to him looking down. By his tense posture, he was still angry and pissed off.

Hermione - Draco please calm down.

Draco - Calm down! How the fuck can I calm down if people are calling me a Death Eater just because my aunt was one of Voldemort's closest assets.

Hermione - Draco...

Draco - I don't have a dark mark but no one listens to me even if I show them...

Hermione - Draco the baby is kicking.

He pauses mid-rant and turns to Hermione confused.

Draco - The...what?

She grabs his hand and places it on the left side of her stomach. His hand sits there for a few seconds before he feels a slight push against his hand.

Draco - Wow. That's incredible.

Hermione - I know. Now, will you calm down? He doesn't like it when he daddy is angry.

Draco - He? How do you know it's a boy?

Hermione - I don't but Ronald told me once that all Malfoy's first born are males.

Draco - That's when both the parents are Purebloods.

Hermione - True but at least it's better than saying it all the time.

Draco - *chuckles* you're right.

Hermione - Are you calm enough to go in now?

Draco - *take a deep breath* yeah. I'm fine now.

Hermione - *smiles* good. Let's go then.

She turns to office door and knocks on the doors loudly.

McGonagall - Come in!

Hermione opens the door and walks in confidently whereas Draco walks in kind of hesitantly.

McGonagall - *looks up and smiles* Miss Granger? To what do I owe this pleasure?

Hermione - I was wondering you would allow Draco and myself to go down to Hogsmeade today?

McGonagall - You and Mister Malfoy?

She finally looks behind Hermione to see Draco standing on the wall staring around the room with a slightly guarded look in his eyes.

McGonagall - I was unaware that you and Mister Malfoy were friends now.

Hermione - On you know, things happen and people change.

McGonagall - Of course. Well, you both are allowed to go but please try to be back before dinner tonight. There will be a special announcement that you two need to hear.

Hermione - We'll be back before than Professor. Thank you again.

She smiles at McGonagall before grabbing Draco's hand and walking out the room.

McGonagall - Hmm...it seems as if you were right once again Dumbledore.

She turns to the two portraits hanging on the wall beside the desk. The portrait on the left held a scowling dark haired man with a certain look in his eyes as he stared at the closed door. The portrait on the right held a smiling white-haired man with an equally white bread and twinkling eyes.

Dumbledore - So it would seem Minerva. What do you think Severus?

The dark haired man scowled even more but spoke.

Severus - I don't think they became friends on their own terms. I believe something pushed them together.

Dumbledore - *chuckles* you never think anyone become friends on their own terms.

Severus - That may be true but I am right this time. It was in Draco's eyes whenever they passed over Miss Granger.

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