Hermione skipped to the Great Hall the following morning, eager to be in a lesson with Malfoy, she felt extremely proud with her devious little plot to get revenge on Ron, her only problem was talking Malfoy into agreeing to it. She scanned the Hall and saw the Slytherin watching her, his eyes glinting with amusement. Hermione grinned hoping he would see it before sitting beside Harry and Ginny. "Can't wait for first lesson!" She sang. Harry smirked.
"Lets hope Malfoy goes along with your little plan, I don't really approve of it but it would really wind Ron up which will be worth seeing." Ginny giggled and looked across the room and was surprised to see Malfoy with his gaze locked on Hermione, Ginny nudge Harry slightly and he turned to her, subtly she nodded her head in Malfoy's direction and Harry glanced to the Slytherin table, he frowned a little but then smiled slightly at the sight, what amused him most was Hermione was oblivious to it all. Hermione picked up a full English breakfast and instantly dug in, licking her lips as she ate. "I hope her idea works." Ginny mumbled, her gaze on Malfoy and a frown on her lips. Harry nodded. "I hope." He agreed. Her turned to Hermione who was still eating her breakfast, "Hurry up with that and lets get to potions." Harry said to Hermione. Hermione looked to Harry before nodding and finishing the last of her breakfast off. "Ready." She said stretching. Harry stood up before bending down to give Ginny a soft kiss. Hermione smiled and started leaving, waiting by the doors for Harry to catch up with her. Together they made their way to the dungeons.
When they reached the potions classroom the two began chatting for a while. "Hey Harry." A voice called suddenly. The two turned towards the voice and saw it was Ron - alone - approaching them. There was silence for a minute before Harry turned to Hermione, "So, anyway I said to Ginny that. . ."
"What you talking about?" Ron asked.
"Nothing." Hermione replied nonchalantly.
"Like I was saying I said to Ginny how I thought this year was going to drag, and guess what, she's actually started to agree with me now seeing as it's not even Friday and it seems like we've been her for a year."
"Yeah it doesn't doesn't it," Ron said weakly, trying to join the conversation, he moved to stand beside Hermione who walked so she was behind Harry. Ron sighed heavily. "Granger." Malfoy called. Hermione smiled to herself before walking off. She met Malfoy as he approached, not before he spotted Ron, "So have you got a plan to deal with the weasel?" He asked enthusiastically.
"Yes I do Draco; and Harry and Ginny think it's an awesome idea." Malfoy quirked an eyebrow, "You got the chosen one's approval?" He asked in surprise. Hermione nodded and glanced behind her to the two. "I'll tell you in potions but it's going to be really risky if you do agree to helping me." Hermione explained hurriedly. Malfoy nodded and looked to the door. "Shall we go in now?" He asked. Hermione thought for a minute before nodding and the unlikely pair walked into the room.
They took their seats and Malfoy shifted closer. "So Granger, what's your plan?"
"First, call me Hermione please." Hermione said playfully. Malfoy smirked.
"Done, so Hermione what's your plan?"
"We-" She gestured between the two. "Should flirt together. We have Ancient Runes last today so we flirt in front of Ron and Lavender." Hermione explained warily. Malfoy looked taken aback but nodded. "That can't be too difficult, I mean I'm a Malfoy, we're smooth talkers." He replied. Hermione giggled. "I've seen you flirting with girls before, there is definitely something there." She agreed. Malfoy smiled cheekily. "So, we flirt. Is that it?" He asked. Hermione shook her head.
"We flirt as often as possible which means making some sacrafices, like separating from our friendship circles and acting-" Hermione paused and gulped, "Coupley." Malfoy nodded a slight smile playing at his lips. "Okay, what else?"
"First Hogsmeade trip, we go together and act most like a couple there. Along with Harry and Ginny and if Ron or Lavender intrude, we walk away or tell him what for. Secondly- this doesn't involve you as such, more Harry, we ignore Ron. Finally, we tell his mum." Hermione said. Malfoy snorted.
"Tell his mum? What on earth is she going to do."
"Second year." Hermione said simply.
"Ohh." Malfoy said in realisation. "Clever. Well I guess we can try it all, and I'll try to act coupley with you, which may be a task seeing as your not my type." Malfoy replied. "Don't worry, your not my type either." Hermione laughed. Malfoy nodded, "Then it's a deal. Ancient Runes we start phase one of your plan." Malfoy asked, Hermione nodded and held her hand out. Malfoy hesitated for a moment before taking it. "Deal." They said together.
A/N Because you lot are so lovely and I have sooo many ideas for this next chapter and a load of free time, (if I don't get writers block I somehow get the feeling I could upload a few chapters) I shall write it out right now and upload it. See you in about half an hour fellow Potterheads and Dramione fans 3