Okay so I feel really bad to anyone who reads this story because I have only written two chapters. I'm not closing the story I swear and I've been working on a third chapter because writing helps me to forget about how stressful life is and stuff. However, life won't stop even when I write and a lot of things have happened so I will be getting the new chapter out sometime this week I swear. Sorry again but I do have a preview for the third chapter so far available just below this~ Love all of you guys!

Chapter 3

Hermione frowned to herself when she, Harry, and Ron reached a small and empty area of the train. The sound of student's chatter faded into the background, swiftly become white noise. Hermione's bright hazel eyes scanned Harry's face and she flinched when she took in the look of absolute exhaustion swimming in his emerald green orbs.

"How've you been Harry?" She asked him, resting her hands on his shoulders and taking note of how he flinched. Harry shrugged and shook his head, plastering a grin onto his face.

"I'm just a bit tired 'Mione, haven't been getting that much rest." He shrugged it off, running a hand through his unkept and long locks that fell over his right eye. She cupped his chin with one hand, observing his face and taking in the dark circles under his eyes and the odd paleness that she had grown accustomed to whenever the year began. The details, however, always left a heavy feeling in the pit of her stomach, but she shook her head and pulled her hand away from him.

"If you say so Harry." She crossed her arms over her chest and turned to Ron, who was studying his friend with an expression of concern.

"Where do you plan on going after the year is over, you can't go back home." Ron asked before he turned, facing Harry with an expression of concern. "Unless you plan on going back to the Dursleys? You could always stay with us you know."

Hermione nodded in agreement to Ron's offer and studied Harry once again. She flinched when she realized how tired he must be, exhausted even. She let out a sigh before she grinned at Harry with an excited expression.

"This is going to be out first normal year Harry! Take advantage of this!" She watched as Harry's eyes brightened. Ron lightly elbowed his friend in the side, a smirk playing at his features.

"You and Malfoy huh?" Harry, flushed under both of his friend's sly expressions. Hermione grinned and turned her gaze to down the hall, where she could see Draco glancing around every few seconds, as if he was looking for someone. "Befriending him first is a smart move Harry."

"Shut up Ron, what are you looking at-" Harry then followed her gaze and scowled, "stop it Hermione."

She giggled and pressed a hand to her lips to stifle the sound. "But he's looking for you Harry, it must be true love." She purred, batting her lashes at him.

"Hermione please." He covered his face with his hands as it flamed bright red. "It's nothing big, I don't even know how I feel right now, I'm confused."

"Give it time Harry, you two will date soon I can feel it." She pulled his hands away from his face and smiled softly at him, before she raised an eyebrow, "and I'm never wrong, right?"

Ron squeaked and stiffened when she whirled to face him, grip on Harry tightening slightly.

"Right Ron?" he nodded hurriedly, most likely noticing the pained expression on Harry's face. Hermione then let go of his wrists, her nails, which had been painted a crisp shade of gold and matched her darker skin tone, brushed the new and red prints that she had left behind. Hermione watched as he rubbed the sore areas, his sleeves slipping down to reveal scars on his arms. Once he noticed Hermione's eyes focused on his arms, he tugged his sleeves up and gnawed on his lower lip.

"Harry? Are you okay?" Came Draco's voice as the blonde neared the trio. Harry flushed, and and turned to face Draco as did Hermione and Ron. "Your face is quite red, do you have a fever?"

Hermione stifled a laugh as Draco pressed his hand to Harry's forehead, watching as her tanned friend darkened in colour. Ron snickered behind his girlfriend, watching the scene play out before him. Hermione did not miss the amused quirk of Draco's own lips and paused her laughter to point this out.

"Quit your acting Draco, you have no reason to pretend to be ignorant." Harry chided, Hermione watching as the blonde shrugged before wrapping an arm around Harry's shoulders. Harry let out a slightly aggravated groan and buried his face into his hands.

"But it's very fun Harry." Draco purred, causing Harry to flush even further. The three all erupted into laughter as Harry scowled at them, fighting off a grin of his own. "Okay, okay!" He cleared his throat and fixated his gaze on Harry once again, pulling the male closer to him, "are you alright? You've been away for a while."

Hermione smirked and raised an eyebrow as she studied the not-yet-couple. "Why Draco? Were you becoming clingy? Did you miss your boyfriend?"

Ron chuckled at Hermione's side and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Hermione, we're not dating, you two-" Harry stumbled over his words for a moment. "You two suck"

"Wow," Ron deadpanned, clapping slowly and dramatically, "You're the best at insults out of all of us. That was such a great comeback."

"Shove off Ron." Harry mumbled, Hermione watched as Harry nuzzled himself into Draco's side, who seemed to straighten and grin at her.

"Hey Draco." She said suddenly, causing Harry to jolt and shuffle awkwardly out of Draco's hold. The blonde frowned and whispered something quietly to the brunette, who smiled and grabbed Ron's arm, tugging the male away. "I want t-"

"Talk to me, yeah I figured. That's why I asked Harry to take Ron and leave." He crossed his arms over his chest, taking a slightly defensive stance and squaring his shoulders.

Hermione noted the steely look in his silver eyes before she stepped towards him.

The light around them dimmed slightly, warning that the train would soon be reaching Hogwarts. Hermione clutched onto her robes.

"I saw the way that you were looking at Harry." She told him, scrutinizing his form for a reaction of any sort. "Do you like him?"

"We've only just become friends Hermione, you should calm down a bit." He rolled his eyes but the flush that raised to his cheeks was very noticeable. Hermione grinned at this small reaction before she

That's all I have so far, sorry to disappoint... but I will get the finished chapter out in a few days... I will also be posting a new Drarry fic which will be made of one shots and stuff because I wrote them a while ago and I want to leave you Drarry lovers something to read while you wait for chapter three which should have been done forever ago... *nervous laughter*