As soon as the train reached Hogwarts, Draco shrugged Pansy off his shoulder and bolted out of the compartment. After guessing the password to Dumbledore's office, he ascended the staircase and knocked lightly on the door.

"Enter." came the old voice from inside.

Draco turned the ornate handle and recognised the creak the door made as he pushed it open. The sorting hat congratulated him as he walked past it but Draco wasn't paying attention. His focus was on the bushy haired Mudblood before him.

Damn it... I hate being right.

"Ah, Mr. Malfoy, please have a seat." Dumbledore indicated to the seat next to Hermione's and Draco forced himself not to look at her. I can't do this; I can't live with her for a year!

"Now, I know you too haven't really...got along...in the past," Dumbledore said, struggling for a way to put it, "but nevertheless you both have a duty now and duties come before petty fallings out." He peered at them over the top of his glasses. "So I expect you both to set an example!"

Draco could feel Hermione's eyes on him but he chose to ignore them. For the sake of his own sanity he had to ignore them.

"Now, let me show you your dormitory!" Dumbledore smiled at them, rising from his chair and walking out the door before Draco had even stood up. As he began to follow Dumbledore, he saw Hermione open her mouth.

"Shut it Granger!" he yelled, not in the mood to hear whatever insult or snide quip she had prepared for this moment.

The dormitory was situated near the kitchens, hidden away behind the portrait of a man and a woman holding hands. Dumbledore explained that they were the first Head Girl and Head Boy that Hogwarts ever had, he also mentioned that they fell in love, which caused Draco to laugh for the first time since he had arrived at the station that morning.

The password, 'Honour and Duty', must change that later, was muttered and the portrait swung open, revealing a dormitory that resembled every other dormitory in the school, albeit slightly smaller and with its own kitchen. To the left was one red door and to the right, a green one, which he assumed was his bedroom.

Dumbledore left them to unpack. Draco noticed Hermione walking around the room before finally sitting herself down on one of the sofas.

"This is quite nice..." she said, looking around the room. Draco grunted in response and stalked into his bedroom, flinging himself on his new double bed. Looking around the room he noticed that everything was decorated green or silver which lifted his mood slightly.

It was then that he noticed another door next to his wardrobe. It was painted red and he dreaded the idea that his led directly to Hermione's room.

One of us isn't going to survive this year and I'll be damned if I crack first. Granger had better watch herself...

He unpacked his trunk using his wand and then stripped down to his boxers, allowing the duvet to warm him as he slid into bed.

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"You know what Granger, I don't really give a damn what you think so just stop talking!"

"Well Malfoy, I don't give a damn what you think either and your words mean nothing to me so no, no I will not stop talking!"

The two of them were walking down an empty corridor performing their duties as Head Boy and Girl when Hermione had started talking, much to Malfoy's annoyance. Draco stopped and grabbed Hermione by her arm, pushing her back against the wall. She let out a shriek but made no attempt to free herself.

"You will do what I say Mudblood!" he spat at her, his face inches from hers.

"Or what? You'll insult me? Do your worst Malfoy!"

And he just stood there, not quite sure what to do next. The fury in her eyes made them sparkle and he was afraid to look away. From where he was he could smell her delicate aroma and, rather spontaneously, he did the only thing he could think of doing. He kissed her, gently at first but became more forceful as he found he needed more. Hermione let him take what he needed and the kiss deepened.

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