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They had come up with nicknames for each other so that they could communicate with each other and no one would know who they really were. Lucius was Eagle; Narcissa was Caterpillar/Pillar, Draco-Dash, Dimirti/Julian-Rocky, Zelina/Charlotte- Lark, Adrianna/Hermione –Kangaroo/Roo, Andromeda-Dolly, Bellatrix- Raven, Ted-Goose, Tonks-Verbena/Bena, Sirius of course Padfoot.
Hermione and Draco were lying on Draco's bed they had one week to be together before they had to hate each other all the time. " Roo I have a way for us to communicate Uncle Sirius told me that it was the way he used to communicate with James, Remus, and Peter when they were younger. " He leaned over to his bedside table and pulled out a box and handed it to Hermione. She opened the box it was a white gold band with a Princess cut Morganite ring. "Dash this is a Morganite Gem they are rare!" "I know Roo; it is a companion to this". He pulled out a white gold band with Emeralds all around it, he took her ring out of the box and put the two rings next to each other the minute they touched they both emitted an orange light. "See all we have to do is think about what we want to say and touch the stones then the other will hear it in their head. Like this". Draco thought Best friends always and touched one of the stones on his ring, Hermione heard and touched her ring thinking Forever no matter what. Draco smiled and said "Of course". "This is awesome" I know!"
The week flew bye and before they knew it they were headed to their first year of Hogwarts. They had dinner the night before at the Granger/Lane household. "Draco will of course be in Slytherin every Malfoy has been". Said Lucius. " I have a feeling that Roo is going to be in Gryffindor" said Tonks. " I think you are right Bena she does have the traits of a Gryffindor but also of the other houses as well". said Narcissa. "We will just have to wait and see". Lucius said.
On the Hogwarts Express the next day Hermione had made friends with an odd boy by the name of Neville he had lost his toad and she was helping him look for it. She had been going from compartment to compartment she opened one when she saw a hair that she knew all too well. "Has anyone seen a told a boy named Neville lost one?" She knew everyone in the compartment but they did not know her. Pansy Parkinson looked at her and laughed. "No we have not now leave" said Draco. He was cold and the way he said that was downright horrible. It was a good thing that she knew he was just acting or she would have not liked him. She closed the compartment door and Neville Said "That was Draco Malfoy he is a git you would be better of staying away from him, his family is evil". "Okay" She said smiling knowing the truth about the Malfoy family. Just then she heard in her head "I am so sorry Roo!" "It's okay Dash I know you had to do it".
They finally got to Hogwarts and the Sorting began. "Hum, I know who you really are and you would do great in Slytherin, however to keep the secret I can place you there. You would also do great in all the other houses as well. My decision has been made GRYFFINDOR! The hat shouted she looked over at Draco and heard "we are now officially enemies! Just joking! Love you!" She was now seated at the table she touched her ring and Draco heard "yeah love you too". He smirked. He was glad that he could communicate with his best friend. The next morning they both recived owls Hermione got hers before she went down to the Great Hall. The first one was from her parents, We are so proud of you don't tell anyone but I am glad that you are not a snake. Be careful and write soon. We love and Dad. The next one was from Tonks family. Knew you would be a Lion, try to keep Dash in line. We know that is easier said than done. Love You Dolly, Goose, and Bena. Then came Lucius and Narcissa, Congrats on getting putting into Gryffindor Bena was correct. Remember to not take anything that Dash says seriously. Even though it will seem like he hates you remember who he is. Be careful and try not to get into trouble. We love you and are so proud of you. E&C
Draco received his at breakfast. Son of course you got into Slytherin there was no doubt in anyone minds that you wouldn't. Be careful and we know it will be hard but watch out for Roo. And just remember to apologize after you are evil to her. Write soon Love Mother and Father. He next one was form the Tonks It is official you really are a slimy snake cousin knew you would be! Ignore her we are proud of you. Be careful and remember everything we have told/taught you. Love You Dolly, Goose, Bena and Raven. The last letter was form the Granger/Lanes Draco, remember to watch out for Roo I have a feeling she is going to have a harder time with things then you are. Keep yourself safe as well try not to get into trouble. We know how trouble likes to find you. Love you Dash. Rocky & Lark
Before they knew it Halloween was upon them Hermione had been having a hard time making friends the only one she really had was Neville and he was odd. She was not sure why he had been put into Gryffindor but who was she to underestimate the Sorting Hat. She was in the bathroom after getting upset over something that Ron Weasley had said. She knew that she should not be upset and she was just getting ready to go down to the Great Hall when she heard the door open and she looked in the Mirror and saw a big ugly troll. Meanwhile in the Great Hall Professor Quirrell came running in screaming "Troll in the Dungeon"! It was at that moment that Draco realized Hermione was missing. He touched his ring "Roo where are you?" He saw Potter and Weasley run out of the Hall they had worried looks on their faces. He was scared. He heard "Troll bathroom trapped, scared!" "It will be okay".
"Students back to your Dormitories" said Dumbledore. Snape looked at Draco and noticed the look on his face it was then he noticed that Hermione was not there. He said a spell under his breath and Draco noticed that he was now invisible the only person that could see him was Snape. "Be quite and if I tell you to leave you leave, understand?" Draco nodded. They found Hermione in the bathroom with Harry and Ron, none of the professors actually believed the story that they told but let it go anyway. Hermione heard "I am so glad you are okay! I am right beside you Severus cast an Invisibility spell on me." He reached over and grabbed her hand she took his hand. She was glad that she had her best friend at her side and was glad that Severus had done the spell.