Disclaimer: Seriously, I think that everybody would know if JK Rowling was writing this story... It wouldn't be fanfiction then right? Not... Mine...

A/N: To my reviewer Kilala – kun: I wanted Fudge to think that by arresting Hermione for being unregistered would prove that he was still law abiding, and that he didn't have favourites and didn't care about who the person was that broke the law. Also, I just don't like him and wanted him to make a dick of himself :)

So, I'm off school sick... What better way to spend the day with writing! Oh yeah, my sister LalaLupin has started a Tonks/Lupin story and she would love more readers! It's called "The Story of Nymphadora Tonks and Remus Lupin". Please check it out! Ta :D

Anyways next chapter!

Chapter 6

Hermione smiled as she watched Harry and Ginny whispering to each other. They were such an adorable couple, really. Hermione had been so relieved that they got together again at the end of the war. They were all sitting near the lake, trying to absorb the last of the sun before winter. With Hermione, Harry and Ginny sat Ron, Seamus, Dean, Parvarti, Neville, Luna, Lavender and Katie, all happily talking and laughing. After the war, the group had become very close, meeting up during the summer to make sure everyone was dealing with their grief okay. A couple of new relationships had formed too. Seamus was dating Parvarti, Dean was single, Ron was seeing Katie, Neville was with Luna, and Lavender was single also. It was kind of awkward for Hermione, Lavender and Dean to be around the couples sometimes, but they had each other to joke with.

It had been a couple of days since Hermione's demonstration in Transfiguration, and all of her friends were still impressed. The rest of the class were now learning to find out if they had the ability to change into an animal, and so far only Dean and Katie had the potential. But so did Blaise Zabini, who was the Head Boy, and Draco Malfoy. It was Hermione's job to help the four students with their study and it was proving near impossible for Malfoy to accept her help. Which reminded her...

"Dean, Katie? Did you want to head to the library before dinner? I have an idea which could help you."

Katie nodded immediately. "Did you want Blaise and Malfoy to tag along?"

No. Not Malfoy. "Yeah, I suppose that's a good idea." Hermione muttered. The trio got up and said their goodbyes.

They trudged up to the castle and wondered where the Slytherins could be. But before anyone could suggest any place, Goyle, Theo Nott, Blaise, Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson and Daphne Greengrass descended the stairs, heading outside.

"Blaise! Malfoy!" Yelled Katie, waving them over.

Pansy looked at her, disgust clearly evident on her face. Daphne, however, smiled at her fellow seventh years, who smiled back, Dean blushing slightly.

"What's up?" Blaise asked, casually disbanding from his group. Malfoy didn't move, his eyes locked on Hermione.

"Oh, Hermione had an idea that could help us with our transformations. We were just heading to the library if you two wanted to join us." Katie explained.

Blaise nodded, then turned and walked back to Malfoy. He was whispering something into his mate's ear, but the blonde seemed to be refusing. He kept shaking his head while his eyes flashed angrily.

Well, at least he's showing some emotion. Hermione thought to herself, remembering the dead look in Malfoy's pale eyes. Even if he's pissed off at me."

After a bit more arguing, Malfoy sighed and nodded. Blaise smirked, triumphant and returned to Hermione, Katie and Dean. Malfoy was now talking to the rest of their group. Pansy was clinging to his arm, and Hermione could hear her horribly high pitched whining from where she stood.

Ugly pug.

"We'll come." Said Blaise smugly.

Malfoy sauntered over then, and Hermione was disappointed to see the dead look again. Wait, why am I disappointed? Oh right, I'm Head Girl, meant to be worried about students, blah blah blah! Yeah right... I need to stop kidding myself. I am actually concerned about the prat! Hermione was shocked at the thoughts her brain had conjured. Sometimes her mind just blabbered at her. This was one of those moments. This really annoyed her.

Hermione realised that someone had grabbed her arm and the study group was leading the way to the library. Woops. Need to focus. She thought as they entered her sanctuary.

Draco was annoyed. Seriously, who wanted to be in the library studying on a sunny Saturday? Sure, it was a cool idea to become an Animagus, but he could always learn during class time, when the hours were actually designated for study. And, to be honest, he was trying to avoid Granger. Ever since he had seen her transformation, there was something that was poking at Draco. He was curious about her, and her adventures that Potty and Weasel had taken her on. He had felt so numb for months, especially over the summer, when his mother had abandoned him. But now, something in Granger was bringing back emotions. He could feel again.

Draco vaguely realised that they were in the library now, and that Granger was talking. But he couldn't focus. He was watching the way she lit up when she spoke, and how her eyes were twinkling with excitement as she talked about some book. He smiled, just a little bit, wistfully as he wished for the same passion that Granger obviously felt. He quickly snapped out of it. What would the Gryffindors think if they saw Draco Malfoy staring and smiling at Granger?

He must be losing his mind. Draco decided that he probably should be listening to Granger's "lesson".

"So, I reckon that if you guys stick to that plan, you should be okay. Just remember, it's gonna be painful. Who wants to try?" Granger asked brightly.

Shit. I missed it!

"Uh, and what, exactly, is the plan?" Draco drawled, hoping to put enough attitude into his question to show how much he supposedly didn't want to listen to her.

Blaise, Thomas and Bell all looked annoyed. Granger looked a little... Hurt? Oh, great.

"Oh, I just explained how I found this book." Granger held said book up. "And it has a great explanation about how you should completely clear you mind, focus on every aspect of your body, so you are completely aware of your magic. Focus deeply on your magic and what you want to transfigure – in this case it's you, your body – then pull your magic through your bones and ligaments. Concentrate on pulling your limbs closer towards you. It will be a bit painful."

Oh. Okay then. For extra effect, he smirked.

"Fine."

Thomas closed his eyes, looking like he was concentrating very hard. Granger was watching him intently. He shuddered a bit and winced. It looked like he was starting to shrink, then he changed colour, then he grew more hair. Then, sitting where Thomas was, there was a black fox. He was only there for a minute before Thomas was back, lying on the floor, panting. His face was screwed up in pain. Granger was on her knees next to him, helping him sit up, soothing him.

Blaise, Bell and I looked on, worried about our own pain.

After a while, Thomas was back on his feet, eating some chocolate.

"Are you okay, Dean?" Bell asked, looking concerned.

"That bloody hurt." Thomas muttered. Then he grinned. "It was awesome!"

"That was really good, Dean." Granger said happily. "So, who's next?"

As Hermione looked around the small group, she saw reluctance, and a small bit of fear. She sighed inwardly.

"I'll do it."

She looked up, straight into Malfoy's eyes. They were alive again, she could see excitement. It made Hermione smile.

"Okay then. Remember to focus on your magic."

Instead of the snarky comment that she had been expecting, Malfoy nodded.

He closed his eyes and concentrated. Like Dean, he seemed to shrink and change colour.

He shimmered and landed on the floor.

Then he opened his eyes.

Hermione gasped.

A/N: Dun dun DUUUUN! Ok guys, can you guess what animal Mr Malfoy is gonna be? I would love to know what you think about this chapter... Oh yea and for this fanfic, Fred, Tonks and Lupin are alive coz they are awesome, and Katie Bell is in seventh year coz she's cool :D PLEASE REVIEW!