Chapter Six in Just Another Dramione

~A Smile On His Face~

By: Brittany Swenson

Malfoy's day got worse as it droned on. Not only had Granger bested him in Transfiguration but upon his arrival to charms he found, with great distaste that not just Granger but Weasley and Potter were also in charms with him. Sighing inwardly he went to sit next to Pansy Parkinson, who beamed as he approached.

"Draco, I've missed you," she paused to give him a kiss on the cheek, "how was your first class? Did you miss me?" wiping his face where she had kissed him he sighed.

"No Pansy, I did not miss you, and fine." He finished and turned to look at her reaction. She looked slightly put off and a bit prissy but what did that matter to Malfoy. When she tried to start and speak again he simply held up his hand and silenced her with that. He didn't look to see her reaction this time but instead he turned his attention to Professor Flitwick, who had just entered the class.

"Quiet down students, quiet down. Now then, welcome to advanced charms. I hope that you all are equipped with the required literary references that have been listed on your supply list over the holidays. Right then, now I will be passing out a quick test to see where you guys stand on charms and what you do or don't know"

The whole class let out a groan of disappointment but took the test that was handed out to them and began to work on them. It was unsurprising that the first person to finish their test was Hermione. Malfoy put extra work in his test hoping to best her grade, whatever that grade might be. But once he turned in his test he felt almost positive that he had gotten the wrong answer on question number 42. Moody he sat back down next to Pansy and waited for the rest of the students to turn in their tests.

By the time Professor Flitwick had finished grading all of the tests Malfoy was positively itching to know his grade. Finally the Professor stood up and called for the class's attention.

"it is to no surprise by me that there was a tie between two students for the highest test score in the class. Congratulations Miss Granger and Mr. Malfoy" he finished beaming at the two of them.

Disappointed not to have beaten Granger but pleased to know he hadn't came in second place he smirked at her from across the room, taking in the shock and disdain on her filthy mudblood face. It was almost just as good as beating her…almost.

Malfoy left that class with a smile on his face.

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Eager to get to his all time favorite class, Malfoy walked through the cluttered hallway making no attempt to stop and socialize with any of his buddies. He was so intent on getting to Potions without being interrupted that he didn't even notice a girl standing in front of him until he crashed into her, causing them both to fall onto the ground, twisting in midair so that he landed with his back to the ground and the girl on top of him. Looking down at the girl on top of him he couldn't see her face, as brown hair had covered it.

"I-I'm sorry um" the girl stammered. Her voice sounded sweet and delicate, almost entrancing him for a moment. She felt so small to him as he tried to pull himself and her up from the ground. Once standing up, holding the girl kind of close to him with his hands on her waist to steady her, the girl pushed the hair out of her face causing Malfoy to jump back with a shocked look on his face.

"What the!" he shouted looking into the eyes of Hermione Granger who looked back politely.

"Sorry Malfoy, lost my step a bit… thanks for breaking my fall" she said casually. Slightly confused but still a little perturbed he nodded to her, "Er…yeah. Your welcome…just er…watch where your going next time…" awkwardly they both started walking in the same direction.

"So…your next class doesn't happen to be Potions does it?" Hermione asked awkwardly. Malfoy simply nodded, knowing that this meant they would be sharing yet another class he groaned inwardly.

Why me? He asked himself desperately, why? They continued to walk together in silence towards the dungeons.