HERMIONE'S POINT OF VIEW
After Harry left, I counted to ten in 5 different languages until I felt my body relax. I glanced over at Malfoy and found him looking indifferent but there was something different. His eyes showed hurt.
This was certainly surprising. I have never seen this kind of emotion from Malfoy. I decided that I should apologize for Ron's horrible behavior thinking that I owe him that much.
"Look Malfoy, I don't know what you've been through throughout the duration of this was but we have a truce and I would rather like to think we could be friends so I apologize for Ron's behavior." I said looking at him through my lashes. He looks at me tiredly and I felt a bit more guilt for Ron's behavior.
"Why would you want to be friend with a swot like me, Granger?" he chuckled a rather dull and emotionless chuckle that got me frowning and actually looking at him. He looked so tired.
"Malfoy, I believe you've changed. You haven't done anything worthy of being called a swot since I entered this compartment." he sneered. I thought he was sneering at me but then I realized he was sneering at his reflection.
His sneer faded in to a frown and then he looked over at her and stared. "Why?" he asks, his voice void of emotion.
"Because I believe every one deserves a second chance.." I shrugged.
He just looked at me before he blindly looked out the window.
He has changed and I believe that he doesn't believe in himself anymore. I will make him believe, I believe he's worth it.
A little over five minites, we arrive at Hogsmede station. We nodded at each other and went out to guide the first years into the boats for their first glimpse at Hogwarts.
After the last boat had left, we made their way over to the Thestral drawn carriages. I could now see them. I've seen too many people killed and I have killed once and I never plan to kill again.
Once at the school, they made their way to the Great Hall and went to their respective tables. The first years were sorted and the feast began.
While dining, I caught up with a few friends of mine including the ever charming Luna Lovegood who situated herself beside Harry.
Headmistress McGonagall stood up and began hear speech.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Welcome back to Hogwarts. I've never really had a thing for speeches. Albus was the one who loved giving them" she looked down at her shoes and then cleared her throat before continuing, "As usual, the Forbidden Forest is forbidden unless you are accompanied by a professor. This year's Head Girl is none other than Hermione Granger" she gestures for me to stand and as I do, everyone applauds and I blush a little before I take my seat once again. "and our Head Boy, Draco Malfoy" the Slytherins, along with a few members clap hesitantly before Malfoy stands, bows and sits back down a bit faster than usual.
The Headmistress continues her speech, "I know that what happened the past year have scarred and changed us but hopefully it was for the better. Everyone who is worth it deserves a second chance. Thank you, my dear student and now I bid you a goodnight. Oh, and before I forget, Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy, please stay behind."
The plates cleared and the students started filing out. Malfoy and I headed for the teacher's table where the Headmistress stood.
"Since you two are the Heads, you get your own dormitory though you will have to share the commom room, kitchenette and bathroom." she passed them both and called over her shoulder, "Now, if you could just follow me, I will escort you there."
We followed her to a portrait near the prefects bathroom. The portrait was of a young couple on a swing together and their resemblance of her and Malfoy were astonishing.
"The password is 'Chemistry'. You may change them whenever you would like, but please do remember to notify me when you do. Well, I should leave you two to get settled then. Goodnight."
We bid her goodnight and entered. It was much like the Gryffindor tower only the colour scheme was gold and silver. There was a staircase in the middle which split into two and lead to their separate rooms. Mine on the left and Malfoy's on the right. Underneath the stairs was a door to the kitchenette which blended into a sitting room where one wall was covered by books and the other a fireplace.
We climbed the stairs together. Just as I was about to enter my room, "I think I would like to be your friend Granger..." Malfoy murmured as he looked at me over his shoulder. He then enetered his room swiftly, leaving me gaping at his door.