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Love and Desire	By : RedDawn Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 11991 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Okay, so i couldnt wait a few more hours until tomorrow to post the next chapter... the first few are a bit short so I will give you a bonus chapter tonight and post another tomorrow as promise. PLEASE let me know what you think; whether it be the story, plot, writing style, believability, anything. I will appreciate any feedback!
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Draco arrived early to Platform 9 3/4, wishing to board the Hogwarts Express unnoticed and secure a cabin to himself. He was of age and therefore allowed to legally perform magic outside of school, so he planned on placing a charm on his cabin so it appeared full, hopefully deterring anyone from joining him. He knew that he would eventually run into Potter and his gang but was not yet ready for it, or for anyone else to sneer at him.
Ever since the War ended, all the known Death Eater’s and their families were scorned. He knew that would not change anytime soon, if ever, but he knew deciding to return to Hogwarts was the right choice. He would never free himself from his past if he did not take action to redeem himself and his reputation. He hoped that one day he could hold his head high and proudly declare himself a Malfoy.
Draco was pleased that the train was at the platform when he arrived, since he was 2 hours early. He did not want to risk anyone recognizing him. He quickly boarded the train and chose a cabin towards the front, as he knew Potter and his friends usually secured a cabin near the back of the train. After casting the wards he had practiced, he took a book from his trunk and placed it on the seat before stowing on the rack above his head. Choosing a window seat, Draco picked up the book and settled himself in for the journey.
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Draco had successfully pulled off his plan and was alone throughout the duration of the journey to Hogwarts. When the train pulled into Hogsmeade, he slipped out of his cabin and squeezed himself into a pack of 2^nd years waiting to catch a carriage up to the castle. He wasn’t naïve, he knew that within the next few hours he would have to confront many people, including Potter, face to face. He knew people hated him, but he wanted to prolong the inevitable as long as possible. He wanted to sneak into the Great Hall undetected, blend in with the other Slytherins, and enjoy the Welcoming Feast without incident.
So far everything was going as Draco planned, which made him uneasy, for things rarely worked out perfectly, especially for him. Shortly after he found a seat with his back to the Gryffindor table, Draco glanced over his shoulder and quickly caught sight of Potter. He snapped back around, and fought the urge to risk another peek.
Soon everyone was seated and Professor McGonagall came into the Great Hall followed by the group of first years. Professor McGonagall placed the sorting hat upon a stool and it sprang to life, belting out this year’s song:

Again, we commence
another new year,
With the dark lord gone,
There is nothing to fear.
Again I function only to divide,
But I insist that you
Put your differences aside.
Unification will take
The utmost dedication.
But among you lot,
Lies a wounded snake.
Do not think his wounds are fake.
With the love from a lioness,
His heart will be healed.
The unity of the pair
Will cause some alarm
But do not despair
For they will rise up
Hand in hand,
Dispelling the past,
Faster than quicksand.

The Great Hall erupted into applause at the end of the hat’s song. Professor McGonagall resumed her position at the front of the hall to begin the sorting. Draco decided to chance another opportunity to glace back at the Gryffindor table, curious to see who else had returned this year. As he expected, everyone was preoccupied watching the sorting, which gave him time to scan the table. He easily spotted Potter again and next to him, as usual, was Weasley. On his other side was Weasley’s sister, but he did not see Granger. He would have thought she would have returned out of all of them. Perhaps without her in the way, being the best at everything, he might just have a chance to excel. Maybe, just maybe, if he achieved top marks, he could find a job after this year, despite who he was. Draco turned back around and got lost in thought, formulating a plan; he would focus all his efforts on his studies this year.
The last first year was sorted into Hufflepuff and Professor McGonagall stepped back up in front of the house tables. “Welcome everyone to the start of a new year at Hogwarts. I have a few announcements before the feast will begin. As always, the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds to all students, unless accompanied by a teacher. Mr. Filch has posted all banned items to the house notice boards. Also, several students have returned to make up their 7^th year, so expect to see some familiar faces and please make them all feel welcome,” she said glancing around at all the students. “This is a new year, the War has ended, and we have the opportunity to unify this school, to start fresh, to make an example of how we want the world to be, to move on from the past and build a brighter and peaceful future.”
The Great Hall burst into applause and excited conversations erupted all around Draco as the feast appeared before them. Draco glanced around the Slytherin table spotting a few familiar faces but no one from his year. He sat there eating quietly, without engaging in any of the conversations around him. He was unsure of how his fellow Slytherins felt about him and did not want to give anyone the opportunity to provoke him. He was on edge as it was and did not want to give Professor McGonagall an excuse to change her mind. He just wanted this feast to end and meet with her to discuss the terms of his return.
When the volume in the hall started to die down, Draco looked up at the Professor’s table in time to see Professor McGonagall rise to address the students again. After she bid them goodnight and wished them luck with the new year, Draco got up and hid among a group of Slytherins again, although he did not fear running into Potter or his friends now since their table was closer to the great staircase and they had already left their table. He broke off from the rest of the Slytherins as they headed towards the dungeons and proceeded up the staircase to the Headmistress’ office. When he reached the stone gargoyle, he realized he did not know the password. “Erm, I’m here for a meeting with Professor McGonagall.” The gargoyle sprang to life, exposing a spiral staircase up to her office. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door, hoping she was already there.
“Mr. Malfoy, thank you for coming, please come in and have a seat,” she said as she gestured towards her desk. “I will make this brief, as the hour is late. I have allowed you to return this year out of good faith. I know you are an excellent student so I expect you to keep up your marks.”
“Of course, Professor,” interjected Draco.
“Also,” continued Professor McGonagall “you will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities without my express permission, and that includes quidditch.”
“Yes Ma’am.”
“And I daresay you had best stay in line Mr. Malfoy. If I hear of any indiscretions I will be forced to take action. If you do not wish to be expelled, your behavior this year had better be different from previous years,” said Professor McGonagall pausing briefly.
“I assure you Professor, I intend to keep my head down and focus on my studies,” said Draco quickly.
“See that you do. Now, I know you did not have adequate time to get your books before term began, so you may borrow them from the library until you order your own. The same goes for any Potions supplies you may need. I have authorized Professor Slughorn to allow you to use any that are in his supply closet.”
“Yes Professor, thank you.”
“Finally you will be sleeping in the 7^th year boy’s dormitory. You may be familiar with some of the boys already. Now off to bed, you will need to wake up early to stop by the library before your lessons,” said Professor McGonagall sternly.
Draco stood up and crossed to the door, paused before departing, turned is head and said, “Thank you Professor. I assure you that you have not made a mistake in allowing me to return.”
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