Draco walked (more like swaggered) into the Great Hall, holding a fake broad smile. He had great plans in store for Hermione, and he loved it. He just couldn't wait to see what her reaction would be. There was few people that morning since it was only 7:30, so he sat down, directly where he could have a clear view of Hermione. Since he had pin-pointed the exact spot she sat at, he sat at his Slytherin table, him facing her backside when she sat down.

Around half an hour passed by, and students started to clatter to their designated seats at their houses. But there was no sign of Hermione and her crew. He watched as he pointed through every single Gryffindor that came through the door. 'That's Finnegan and Brown...oh, there's the Patil twins... Weasley twin #1...' he thought, not taking his eyes off of the door.

Just as he was seeing a slight mound of curly blonde hair, someone bumped their shoulder against his. Draco turned to see his best mate, Blaise Zabini, smiling. "I was wondering if you would ever take your eyes off of the door." he said, pushing his shoulder lightly and playfully.

Blaise was one of the most popular guys in school, alongside Draco of course, who was #1 in the list of populars. He was kind to girls, and was currently dating Pansy Parkinson, who recently dated Draco in his sixth year. He could also be really snotty, but he's a complete flirt. And not just to girls either... (O.O)

Draco shoved harder, and he pushed away. He knew Blaise was bi, and he was a nutcase. But he was always there to help him through the thick and the thin.

Finally, he heard the familiar sound of laughter cascade into his ears as a brown shade of light curls bounced into the room with a straight-haired red head. Yep, Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley had just arrived.

He knew that it was his time to shine, so he put his plan to work.

He watched the whole time as she sat down next to Ginny, and started to talk again. He watched as she grabbed a spoonful of eggs, and two slices of toast; adding them to her plate. But what he didn't see coming was that she turned, and locked eyes with him. That lasted for a short amount of time. Why? Well, Draco stared at Hermione and she stared at Draco, and he winked at her. She blushed and turned around again, not making any more eye contact. That's why.

Draco filled up with excitement as he grabbed a blush rising on her cheeks. He knew that Step 2 was to go into action, and fast. He ran over the plan once again Snape had built for him.

Snape's Plan-

Step 1: Give her a compliment or make her blush. This will happen every once in a while if she really likes you. If not, take chances.

Step 2: Talk to her. There's no need to be scared to talk to a girl...ever. You need to concur you're fears soon enough, so start talking!

Step 3: Enclose her. Once you find her alone, be sure it's just you and her. Don't be in a public place, it will only make matters worse.

Step 4: Get into an arguement. Make her upset, but don't let her leave. You keep her close, and then...

Step 5: Kiss her. Make the kiss feel wanted, as if your life depended on it. Then let go, and walk away. It will leave her hoping for more.

Step 6: Talk to her again. Wait a few days. If she doesn't talk to you after then, you talk to her. If she refuses, apoligize about the kiss. Make her bring back the thought.

Step 7: Compliment her. She needs them, and it will make her feel good. Wanted.

Step 8: Flirt. You know what to do here.

Step 9: Ask to be her boyfriend. If she declines, shrug, and engulf her into a hug anyway.

Step 10: Just be sure to take care of her...like I would've with Lily.

-Severus Snape: your godfather *

Draco sighed silently, and he turned to see Hermione getting out of her chair. After she was out of sight, he got out of his chair as well, hoping to see her along the way.

Step 2...go!