Chapter 2
The next day Hermione theft the burrow at six and arrived at platform 9¾ at 7. She was a half an hour early, so she sat down on a bench and took out "Homeless Bird", and started to read. 15 minutes later Malfoy showed up on the platform, but she didn't care enough to acknowledge his presence. She just continued to read her book until Professor Dumbledore appeared.
"Morning Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy. I hope you both had a pleasant summer."
"The best Professor. So if you don't mind me asking Professor, how are we getting to school?" Hermione asked.
"I will be appertaing back, but since students can't apperate onto the grounds you and Mr. Malfoy will be flying."
"But sir. I can't fly."
"Then you will share a broom with Mr. Malfoy. Understood?" He said looking at Draco, while holding out a broom.
"Yes sir." He replied calmly as he accepted the broom.
"Then it's settled. I'll see you two soon." Professor Dumbledore said before apperating back to the castle.
"Well come on Granger." Draco said while mounting the broom, "It's going to be a long ride." Hermione walked up to the broom and sat behind Draco. "As much as it pains me to say this you'll need to hold on tight so you don't fall off." At that warning Hermione wrapped her arms around Dracos' waist as they took off. Surprisingly she didn't mind her traveling conditions. Her thoughts were focused on how his body shifted as he turned the broom every so often. She looked down at the ground which was a huge mistake. She suddenly got lightheaded so she laid her head gently on his back. Draco turned his head enough to see that she was scared, but instead of saying some smart ass comment like he normally would he just smiled and turned back around. He liked the feeling of someone laying against him so innocently and trusting. As much as he told himself in his head that he can't feel this way for her, he couldn't help it. "Who cares if she's a mud blood. She's smart, talented, and beautiful. I just wish things could be different."