After I stormed out on Draco, I didn't feel like eating. I lost my appetite and my stomach churned at the mere sight of Pansy. At the Gryffindor dining table, I slumped down my shoulders and started picking at my food, rolling the meatballs around with my fork. Harry and Ginny could sense a weird aura around me but decided not to say anything. As for Ron, he continuously shovelled food down his throat, completely oblivious to the whole thing. It was nearly the end of dinner and Draco had not shown up. I sighed unhappily and wondered whether I should apologise for being a bit too curious into what was, not my business.

"Hermione, are you alright?" Harry asked with a hint of concern.

"I'm okay," I lied, giving him a strong smile, or so I thought.

"Come on Hermione, we can see something troubling you behind that smile. You don't fool us that easy," Ginny remarked. Curse Ginny.

"It's nothing, really," I replied. "It'll be fine guys."

They both nodded then turned to look at the staff table. Professor McGonagall was clearly waiting for silence, which she got in a few minutes.

"Now students, I just have a quick announcement to make. After getting a few matters in order, I have allowed a former-student to return to Hogwarts. After the war, I have strengthened in the quality of forgiveness. I hope you can all give Miss Parkinson a warm welcome."

Students began to whisper at the mention of Pansy's name. Slytherins just sniggered while the other three houses erupted into a big hush of whispers and outbursts.

"What? She can't come back here!"

"She was a Deatheater, and still is!"

"I heard she's accommodated with other Deatheaters."

Hermione's head snapped at the last comment made by someone from the Ravenclaw house.

"Quiet!" Professor McGonagall shot her hand up for silence. "I will not have such accusations within Hogwarts. Now, I believe it is time for all of you to go to bed. Off you go."

Students scrambled out of the hallway muttering to themselves or with a friend. The dining hall was almost cleared out by the time Harry motioned all of us to leave. As I stood up, I turned to face the one and only Pansy Parkinson sneering at my presence.

"Well well, if it isn't the know-it-all mudblood." She said in disgust.

"Shove off Parkinson, you and your idiotic remarks are not needed here," Ginny spat, wand in hand.

Pansy just shoved Ginny out of the way, but before disappearing entirely she brushed against my shoulder and whispered "Looks like I get to keep a closer eye on you with my man," only loud enough so I could hear. She strolled away cackling, leaving me and my body feeling rigid as I stood. Harry shook my shoulder lightly.

"Hermione don't worry, it's just Pansy."

All I could return was a weak smile as we went back up the stairs into the girls dormitories. I crashed onto my bed not even bothering to get comfortable, thinking about how horrible my life had just become.

Draco's POV:

My stomach grumbled wildly as I lay on the slick green couch. Now I really regretted skipping out on dinner. I heard the sudden rush of footsteps coming closer to the Slytherin dorms. 'Must be coming back from dinner,' I thought. I let them pass when they came in, not caring about how I must've looked just lying on the couch with my eyes closed. Once I heard everyone leave, I opened up one eye just to see Blaise standing in front of me, a chuckle escaping from his lips. I growled.

"A shame you missed dinner mate," Blaise said, "McGonagall just gave the weirdest announcement."

"What? Did she talk about getting a new set of robes? Cause she definitely needs them."

Blaise laughed. "You'll see soon enough." With that, he walked away.

I sat upright as he left. What does he mean I'll find out soon enough? I furrowed my eyebrows as I thought of what it could be. 'Damn it, I'm becoming more like Hermione,' I thought, 'getting worked up about every detail.' I flopped back on the couch again and closed my eyes. It wasn't long until I felt someone stroke the side of my cheek. I bolted up immediately then turned to see Pansy stifling a giggle. I grabbed my head in pain from sitting up too fast.

"I thought you couldn't come back here Pansy," I growled.

Pansy laughed. "Come on Draco, don't you realise anything?"

I took the time to observe her more closely. Pansy had on black robes and a … Slytherin tie? 'No way..' I thought. 'That's not possible.'

Pansy saw my eyes widen then giggled. "Oh Draco… it's just like old times now."

My eyes snapped at hers. "No, it's not. It definitely isn't the same."

Pansy quickly climbed on top of me, way too quick for me to react. "Don't you miss this Draco?" She purred into my ear.

I shoved her off and brushed down my clothes. "No Pansy, I don't." I snapped.

Pansy sighed. "Draco, you can't be serious about that mudblood can you? You'r- "

"Don't call her that!"

Pansy rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Obviously you're not thinking straight. You're a Malfoy, have you not forgotten? Malfoys do not associate with people like her."

"Well then maybe I should start some new traditions then, shan't I?" I sighed. "I'm going to bed."

I walked away, only to be stopped by Pansy's words.

"You will get back with me, and you will follow Rodolphus' orders. I have the power now."

I continued walking up the stairs pretending not to be affected in any way, but I did have to admit, some part of me felt a bit afraid.

Pansy's POV:

The next morning came by pretty quickly, and I had my plan all figured out. I would get Draco back to me and have him follow Rodolphus' orders. Win win for both of us. By today, I'd have my plan into action and Draco back into my arms. The only thing in my way is that filthy little mudblood who isn't any trouble.

I quickly headed down to breakfast and saw that already my plan was in action. Draco arrived at the exact time I finished writing the note. As he sat down, I whispered a spell and made the note float towards the bushy-haired mudblood. As soon as I made sure that she had read it, I turned to Draco, putting on my best innocent face.

"Draco," I said in my most soothing tone, while fluttering my eyelashes.

"What?" He growled.

"Meet me at the classroom across the Divinations room? At lunch? "

"Not a chance." He replied in his cold tone.

"Draco, come on. I'm trying to make amends. Let me show you that I've changed, at least a little bit."

"Fine," Draco replied after a few moments of silence.

I smiled then shifted back to my original position, shooting daggers at the mudblood's back while drinking my OJ.

Hermione's POV:

"I did not get a good sleep last night," I groaned.

"Me neither," Ginny replied, "knowing that she's back." She pointed out her chin towards the Slytherin table, obviously talking about Pansy.

I nodded as a reply before returning to my food. The doors opened and I turned around, to see Draco walking in. I smiled as he walked towards the Slytherin table. Suddenly, a note appeared floating above my palm. I caught it in my hands then smiled.

Meet me at the classroom across the Divinations room at lunch.

-DM

I whipped my head around to try and let him know that I would come but he was already engulfed in a deep conversation with Pansy. Well, it seemed like Pansy was doing most of the talking. I shifted back, not really caring about Pansy anymore. Draco seemed like he was going to make amends and I liked it. I finished off my breakfast with a warm feeling and skipped off to first period, feeling a bit happier than I was last night.

*Ooh intense hahaha! Watch out for the grammar mistakes and such, again I wrote this at 2am so :P Sadly I do not own Harry Potter, JKR does!

Also, please check out my other story 'Living the Isamort Life' , its second chapter will be posted soon hopefully.

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