I thought this was finally the year where me and Ron would be able to get past the ice between us after we became a couple. I would already have lots of responsibilities as head girl. I had barely gotten to spend any time with him during the war. Even this past summer he had been very cold with his letters . I was hoping to talk with him on the ride to Hogwarts. But of course he and Harry had to go using Mr. Weasley's car again. Though I did find it amusing I wish it was possible to have more quality time with both of them. I was disappointed that Ron and Harry were still up to these childish antics, for Merlin's sake they were almost 19! I looked over to my left to see Draco Malfoy standing by my seat.
"Hello Malfoy," I said, unable to hide my annoyance. Could this day possibly get any worse?
"Granger, nice to see you as always," I could only assume he was being sarcastic "Mind if I sit?"
"Aren't there any seats with Slytherin? Or anyone else really? " I said while trying to hold back a snarl.
"It seems that every empty seat is taken by someone already." He responded. For a split second I felt sorry for him. I knew after the war he had lost some friends. But I thought at least a few of his Slytherin buddies would have stuck with him. But he did deserve it. He joined the Death Eaters, nearly killed Dumbledore, and betrayed all of Hogwarts.
"Nevermind. I can find another seat." He sighed.
"Wait-" I shouted impulsively "I guess there's some room here."
"Really?" I thought I could almost hear relief in his voice.
I thought that I might as well catch up on some reading while waiting for the train to get to Hogwarts, so I rifled through my bag looking for Hogwarts: A History. After snatching it out of the bag I flipped through the pages looking for my bookmark until I was startled by Malfoy.
"Hogwarts: A History, that's a good one," he said.
"Wow you actually took interest in something involving Hogwarts, that didn't involve the Death Eaters of course. I'm sincerely surprised" I retorted, annoyed at the interruption.
"Just trying to make conversation, no need to bite my head off." He became very quiet and looked to the floor.
"Sorry. I didn't mean that. I wasn't thinking" I suddenly regretted my words
"It's fine I deserve it." He paused, "It's a great book. You have good taste."
Was Draco Malfoy being decent towards her Hermione Granger?
"I'm well aware of my good taste. Thank you very much." I said, eyeing him suspiciously. Did he have some alternate scheme? Why was he being so 'pleasant' ?
Before I could further dissect the statement he had made I could feel my body beginning to fall forwards. In seconds my face was inches away from the boy sitting in front of me. I was about to scream but I got lost in his silver eyes. I could feel my heartbeat quicken as my cheeks heated up.
"Like what you see Granger?" He smirked.
"Uh-what huh I uh," I mentally slapped myself because I began to babble all sorts of strange incoherent noises. I looked over to my feet and saw they had been caught on my bookbag that had been slipped on by a 3rd year. I looked back at Malfoy's face, too nervous to move.
We both remained silent for a few seconds until a man came over with a cart full of candy.
"Would you like anyth- Oh. I see you're in the middle of something. I'll come back later..."
"Uh- Granger... Are you planning on moving off of my lap anytime soon? I mean not that I mind."
"Oh- erm- yeah of course! S-sorry about that..." I wanted to curl up and die in a corner. I had just laid on Malfoy's lap for way longer than necessary. I could feel his gaze on me and I had never felt more self conscious. In a desperate attempt to focus on something other than the terror I had I just endured I resumed reading my book. But I couldn't help but peek over the top at Malfoy. I can't believe I had just made such a fool of myself.
Thank Merlin for the announcement that we had arrived at Hogwarts. I practically leaped out of my seat and bolted for the door. Why did my year have to start off this way?
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