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Chapter 7- Revelations and the train ride

After what she saw in the Leaky Cauldron, Hermione ran to her room and slammed the door shut. She didn't feel sad. Not at all. Probably furious and just a bit relieved. You see, Hermione didn't love Ron for a long time. When he asked her to be his girlfriend her feelings had already started to fade. But he went behind her back and had sex with Lavender. Lavender! THE Gryffindor slut! And that's what made her so angry but at the same time relief flooded over her, because now she wouldn't have to hurt Ron's feelings and destroy their friendship. But Ron just had to be stupid and do all that on his own…

A few days later she left the Leaky Cauldron and went back to her parents' home. Until it was clean and proper for humans to live in ( because after a year empty it was full of dust and spiders) the summer had almost ended. Today it was the 29th and her and Ginny had arranged to meet in Diagon Alley to buy their school stuff. Currently they were at a new café shop near Madam Malkin's, conversing about Ron…

"He did WHAT?" bellowed Ginny.

"Shhh don't shout. And you are not deaf. I told you I caught him red-handed shagging Lavender" replied Hermione calmly.

"Oh poor 'Mione. I swear when I see him again I'll kill him. Together with mum and Harry." Said Ginny.

"No need to Ginny, but please lets just not talk about it ok? It really makes me very mad. How are George and Fred?"

"As you wish Hermione. But if you need anything I'm always here for you. The twins are just fine. The shop is blooming and they make a lot of money. Just a week ago they forced me to go shopping with them and bought me a whole new wardrobe. And today they gave me more than enough galleons to buy everything I need for school at its best quality. They asked McGonagall if they could leave the castle the weekends to visit the shop and she allowed it. Also they hired Lee Jordan and Angelina Johnson to take care of it on the weekdays." She answered.

"That's great news Gin. I am very happy for them. However it'll be weird for all of us to have them as teachers. Anyway, I think we should go buy our stuff."

"Ok let's go."

"Do you mind if we make a stop at Gringotts' for a while? I need to take some money from my vault."

"No, not a problem"

At Gringotts':

Hermione and Ginny were standing in front of a goblet.

"Good Morning Miss Granger. How may assist you today?" asked the Goblet.

"Good morning to you too, sir. I would like to make a withdrawal from my vault, no.345" said Hermione kindly.

" I'm sorry Miss Granger, but your vault is no longer no 345, because it was too small to fit all your wealth."

"Uhh what do you mean. I have only a few hundred galleons in my vault."

"Not anymore Miss Granger. As from the death of your parents their fortune became yours and is estimated at about 1 million galleons. It was transferred automatically here from the muggle bank. Also there is the war compensation which is estimated to be 5 billion galleons for each person of the Golden Trio, because of their contribution in this war."

"Oh my Merlin… are you sure?" she was speechles.

"Absolutely Miss Granger. Your new vault is no 756. Do you still want to make the withdrawal?"

"Uhh ye… yeah…"

When they got out of there Hermione asked Ginny if she knew. The redhead said that she knew but wanted it to be a surprise for her. After that they went to buy their stuff.

31st of August:

Back in Wiltshire, the Slytherins were sprawled in the huge pool of the Malfoy Manor, where they had taken permanent residence in, because all their familie's Manors were enormous and since they had no other residents, the boys decided to stay in Malfoy Manor together because it was the biggest and the most luxurious of all.

"Guys… tomorrow is the 1st . We are going back" said Theo.

"Yes we are. Finally. I missed my beautiful Weaslette." Said Blaise

"At least you have a chance at stealing her heart. Hermione is with the Weasel…" added Draco sadly. "And she hates me because of all those years of name calling"

"Oh come on Drake… go make a truce with her and try to be her friend. Besides didn't you hear what she said after our trial? She and the weasel were fighting a lot at the time. I'm sure they have already broken up." Said Theo on an intelligence outburst.

"Shut up Nott. You don't know how it is to love, really love someone who will never reciprocate your feelings." Said Draco.

"Actually guys I wanted to talk to you guys about something. Uhh I err… I think I might be bisexual…" said Theo cautiously.

At that moment Draco was trying to get out of the pool but failed when he heard that and fell in with a loud splash. Blaise, who was drinking firewhiskey, started coughing viciously, because he almost choked on it.

After a few minutes Blaise calmed down and asked:

"What do you mean?"

"You are both such drama queens… I mean, Blaise, that I think I have feelings for a boy. He is our age…" started Theo but was cut off by Draco.

"Woah, woah, slow down man! How did that happen? I hope it's not me you will be fawning over"

"Hmmm… it all started when we defected actually. He was so strong and leader- like. And then at our trials his butt was so cute. I'll rename him to 'The boy- who- made-Theo- have- a- hard-on-for-both-genders' sighed Theo.

"Wait, wait , you mean to tell us that you are fawning over POTTER?" asked Blaise freaked out.

"Yeah."

And then everything went black for Blaise. Luckily, he had managed to come out of the water a few seconds before and he didn't drown.

"Okay. Go for it man." Said Draco calmly.

"What?"

"I said go for it. I might not like Potter, but as long as you don't chase after me then I wish you good luck. Also you should follow your own advice about the friends thing. It'll help. Oh and just for the record I always thought that Potter was gay."

"Who are you and what have you done to Draco Malfoy?" said Theo sarcastically.

"He died mate. And then a new Draco was born because of the Gryffindor princess."

All the while Blaise was lying on the hard marble out of the pool. When he woke up he apologized for his behavior, saying he just freaked out and then good luck.

Everything was fine.

The Slytherins and Gryffindors packed their trunks and awaited nervously the next day. Except for Ron. Always except for Ron. He was fucking Lavender again, who btw was returning to Hogwarts, too.

Kings Cross station, September 1st ,10:55, Platform 9 ¾ :

Ronald was disgusting again. He was trying to eat Lavender's face, it seemed.

"Ughh I can't believe him. He is not even ashamed to do that in front of Hermione" said Harry.

"Let's go guys. He is not worth it. Do you want to sit to the Head's compartment with me? I hope the Head Boy won't mind." Said Hermione putting on a grimace that showed her disgust."

"Yeah, sure Hermione" said Ginny appalled by her brother's behavior.

"OK" said Harry, obviously disgusted, too.

And they boarded the train.

On the other side of the Platform a blonde boy with silver-blue eyes was grinning almost madly.

"Hey Malfoy, what are you smiling at like a mad man?" asked Blaise who hadn't seen anything yet.

"Look over there. The weasel is eating Brown's face off. Hermione saw. You know what her reaction was? One of pure disgust. Nothing else. You know what that means?

That she doesn't care about the weasel anymore." Said Draco in one breath.

"Well then what are we waiting for? Let's go to the Head's compartment. I bet she is Head Girl and that Potter and Weaslette will sit with her." Said Theo and they, too, boarded the train.

In the Head's compartment, the Gryffindors were awed. The compartment was at least double in its size from the other compartments. Instead of train-seats it had 2 plush black couches. Under the window there was a small cabinet with everything the trolley lady sold, free.

Suddenly the door opened and in walked the three Slytherins.

"I knew it! I told you guys that Granger was Head Girl!" they heard a voice say.

"And what, pray tell, are you doing in the Head's compartment Nott?" said Ginny.

"I am not doing anything Red. Draco is. He is Head Boy." Said Theo simply.

"Congratulations Malfoy" said Hermione with slightly pink cheeks.

"You too, Granger." Said Draco seemingly indifferent.

"Hermione" she said.

"What?" he asked.

"That's my name. You can call me Hermione. All of you. We are not enemies anymore, are we?" she replied hopefully.

"I guess we are not, Hermione." Smiled Draco.

"So how about a truce?" asked Ginny " I mean after the final battle I think we could all try to become friends?" she concluded uncertainly.

Friends… no one wanted just that. But it was a start.

"I agree with Ginny. We should forget the past and make a new start." Said Harry wisely.

"So truce?" asked Hermione.

"No problem with me. Truce." Answered Blaise.

"Truce" agreed Theo.

"Truce" agreed Draco and they shook hands. The sparks were flying everywhere.

This was the beginning of a very strong friendship…

They decided to sit together for 2 reasons: 1) Hermione and Draco were Heads and had to sit in the Heads' compartment, but they also wanted their friends with them and 2) It was a fine opportunity to start knowing each other. They all had a great time with each other but without anyone noticing it was 11:30 and McGonagall was inside.

"Good morning professor." They all said together.

"Good morning students. Mr Malfoy, Miss Granger, as you know I am here to talk about your duties."

"Would you like the rest of us to leave professor?" asked Harry.

"I don't mind, as long as Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger don't either" she replied and Hermione and Draco shrugged.

"Well, okay then." She talked again and gave both of them some parchments: "In these parchments you will find all of your duties and privileges as Heads of Hogwarts in full detail. But let me go over them quickly. Firstly, you are to have a meeting with all the prefects by Monday the latest so as to inform them of their duties. Secondly your curfew is at 1 o' clock in the morning every day, but at least 3 times a week you have to do rounds up until that time. Also you are to plan all the major events, which are: a Halloween party, an early Christmas Ball, something about Valentine's Day and finally a Ball on 2nd May in memory of the Battle of Hogwarts. Furthermore you must eat breakfast in the Grate Hall from Monday to Friday. Moreover, you have access to the library and the Restricted Section anytime, until your curfew. Additionally you should watch every Quidditch match, except Mr. Malfoy, when your team has a game (a/n: Draco is Quidditch captain, too). Also you can strip off and award points to students. ast but not least, you are to keep up the good job, keep your grades high and give a good example to younger children. I want this year to be a year without hatred especially between Gryffindors and Slytherins and I am very happy to observe people from the 2 houses already having civil conversations. And I think that was all. Any questions?"

"Not from me." Said Hermione.

"Neither me" said Draco.

"Perfect. After the feast is over I would like you to wait in the Grate Hall for me to lead you to your Common room. Have a good day, Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger, Mr. Zabini, Mr. Nott, Mr. Potter, Miss Weasley." She said and left.

After that the train ride was simply fantastic. The teenagers had conversations with each other, they learnt a lot about everyone, they played a few games of exploding snap and laughed when someone ate a bad tasting 'Bertie Bott's every flavored beans'. When they found cards of Harry and Hermione inside the Chocolate Frogs the situation was simply ridiculous. Harry and Hermione blushed furiously, while the rest almost fell of their seats from laughter. They also talked about Ron's cheating when they found his card. The Slytherins were kind of sorry for Hermione, even Draco. Okay, he wanted her to brake up with the weasel but not like that. Hermione didn't deserve that kind of treatment. Harry and Draco also played wizard chess and Draco crashed Harry, much to Harry's disappointment. All in all, the ride was really great for everyone.

When the train stopped, they all boarded the same carriage and only when they reached the Grate Hall did the Gryffindors separate from the Slytherins in order to go to their respective tables.

The Slytherin table had very few people from 5th year and up Specifiacally, in 7th year there were only 7 teens: Draco, Blaise, Theo, Daphne and Astoria Greengrass(a/n: I know they are not twins in reality), whose parents did not participate in the war, Nick Vermin, a new kid from Durmstrang and Millicent Bullstrode, whose parents, also, did not participate in the war.

At the Gryffindor table Ron and Lavender were, yes you guessed correctly, snogging. Again.

This year there was double the amount of children to be sorted, because the previous year muggleborns were not allowed in Hogwarts and many blood-traitor families did not send their children to school from fear. All in all there were 20 Gryffindors, 23 Hufflepuffs, 18 Ravenclaws and 15 Slytherins sorted.

After the sorting ended McGonagall went to the podium to speak:

"Welcome and Welcome back, everyone, to a new year at Hogwarts. I am your new Headmistress and transfiguration teacher. I wish to voice my hopes that this will be a new year, different from the last ones. Hopefully, this year there will be no house or blood prejudices. The war that just ended brought a lot of casualties, many families were destroyed, but I hope that we are moving towards happier times. On a happier note, we have new teachers for DADA and potions, Mr. George Weasley and Mr. Fred Weasley, respectively. I would also like to congratulate your Head Boy and Head Girl, Mr. Draco Malfoy and Miss Hermione Granger. Finally, the Quidditch captains are: for Gryffindor Mr. Harry Potter, for Hufflepuff Miss Hannah Abbot, for Ravenclaw Mr. Ernie McMillan and for Slytherin Mr. Draco Malfoy. Last but not least I'd like to remind you that the forbidden forest is forbidden and that curfew is at 10 p.m. Have a good and progressive year. Thank you."

With that, dinner appeared on the table. When everyone was done, the prefects led the first years to their common rooms and the Heads stayed behind in order to follow professor McGonagall to their own common room…

Author's Note: I am a TERRIBLE person I know… but the promise that I gave in the last chapter about finishing the story in August still stands. Please r&r.

Love ya,

Draco's wife xoxoxo