Chapter 2
After the feast the new heads of school had to go to Prof. Dumbledore's office to receive further instructions. Hermione trudged to the principal's office. Draco Malfoy was already present and was talking to Prof. Mgonagall
"Now that the two of you are present we can continue." After saying the password Prof. Mgonagall ushered for them to follow her. They did so in complete silence. "This stupid old oaf calling us this late. He's crazy. He can't actually think I'm going to live with stupid mudblood Granger. Though she is looking kinda hot now. Stop it Draco.Imagine what would happen if Lucious found out you were thinking about that", thought Draco. " It is tradition for the heads of school to stay in a common dormitory. This shall apply to you too. I have made a list of all your duties that you may kindly go through. It's quite late. You may kindly go to your rooms. Prof. Mgonagall will show you where they are located. Good night", said Prof. Dumbledore with a twinkle in his eye.
Prof. Mgonagall showed them their rooms. " Your password is 'Wild Orchards'. Good night." And saying that she left them to their own thoughts. "So Granger it's just the two of us. Don't worry I am not too happy about this stupid arrangement myself", said Draco. "You know we have to live with each other for a year", started Hermione but was cut off by Draco. "Now don't say it like that. You make it sound like we are married or something. Believe me that's never happening. Even though I know you are lusting after me", said Draco winking. Ignoring him Hermione continued, "Let's make a truce. You call me by my first name and I will do the same. We will be as civil as we can to each other just when we are alone that is. Are you okay with that uh… Draco?" "Already thinking about us being alone aren't you Granger, sorry Hermione. Kinky aren't you?"
"Ugh.Good night! Draco."
Hermione left him and walked to her room. She changed into some shorts and a tank top. She was exhausted. It had been a long day. She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Hermione woke up the next day, got dressed and went down for breakfast. Ron and Harry were already there. "Hi! Ron, Harry," Hermione said. "So how was last night with that stupid oaf?" Ron asked. "Ronald you make it sound like we're sleeping together. Well it was okay. We hardly spoke anyway. We have Transfiguration after this don't we? I think I will go to the library and get some studying done before class. See you guys later," said Hermione. "Isn't she crazy? She's actually studying. We've barely got here and…"said Ron before stuffing his face with some sausages again.
Draco got up early. He got dressed and made his way to the Slytherin common room. He barely entered before Pansy was at his side. " Draco I can't believe your living with her. She is terrible isn't she? My poor little Draky," she whined. " How do I stand her? Stupid whining Pansy. What was going through my mind when I went out with her in fourth year? I am terrible with breaking up with people. She still hasn't got the point. Jeez!" thought Draco. "Go away Pansy. I'm looking for Blaise. Is he around? There he is," said Draco completely ignoring her and moving over to Blaise. " Blaise I thought we could play some quidditch before class. What do you think?" Draco asked. " Sure. Hey I heard you were living with Granger. How is she?" Blaise asked. " I don't really know. We haven't really spoken to each other. She's well… I don't know. Can we just go play quidditch?" asked Draco. "Fine. Fine", said Blaise.They left for the quidditch with their brooms.