Unexpected Love

Chapter 1: A New Beginning

“Welcome first years and welcome back to our old students!” Dumbledore shouted happily.

A lot had happened at Hogwarts.

After the death of HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED, everything went back to normal as though nothing bad had happened.

Everyone who died suddenly returned back to life.

Everyone was happy, especially Harry because for the first time in his life, he was together with his father and mother…

Harry’s batch was already in the 8th year, so it was time to choose the head boys and girls for each of the houses.

After the sorting ceremony, Dumbledore stood up to choose the prefects of each house.

“The Head Boys are Draco Malfoy and Stewart Ackerly. Please stand both of you. The Head Girls are Hermione Granger and Hannah Abott. Please also stand to be recognized.” Dumbledore said.

Hermione couldn’t believe what happened. It was her dream to become the Head Girl of the Gryffindor House ever since 1st year.

Everyone clapped their hands for the new prefects.

Just like every year, Dumbledore reminds the students about the rules.

“Hermione! Congratulations!” Ron and Harry shouted.

“Thanks guys!” Hermione said happily.

“Prefects, please guide the students into their houses, after which please see me at my office.” Dumbledore said.

Everyone went into their houses.

As Hermione was walking to Dumbledore’s office, she saw someone near the gargoyle’s statue.

It looked like a boy. Hermione just passed through him without even saying anything which made him a bit annoyed.

He felt that he didn’t exist.

“Granger!” the boy shouted.

It was a familiar voice. Hermione looked behind her, to her surprise the boy was Draco, now the Head Boy of Slytherin.

 “What do you want Malfoy?!” Hermione Shouted.

“I was only waiting for you. I thought we could go to Dumbledore’s office together.” Draco squeaked with a smirk on his face.

Hermione blinked.

Hermione crossed her arms and said. “You? Wait for me? That sounds impossible.”

“Oh please Granger! I was only waiting for you because it was Dumbledore’s orders.” Draco rolled his eyes.

“Well, alright. Now, can we go?”

“I thought you’ll never ask.” Draco said.

Hermione pronounced the password of Dumbledore’s office. “Sherbert Lemon.” A staircase appeared.

When they got to Dumbledore’s office, Hannah and Stewart were already there. Dumbledore explained everything about being a Prefect and about how they were going to be in the same house.

“Now that that’s settled, go back to your house.” Dumbledore ordered.

Hannah and Hermione were getting along with each other. Stewart and Draco were getting along as well.

Hannah and Stewart went to sleep to get ready for tomorrow.

Hermione was still seating on the couch watching the fire in the fireplace. Draco saw her and sat beside her.

“Granger, why are you still up? Shouldn’t you be asleep already?” Draco whispered.

“What is it to you? And besides, aren’t you awake as well?” Hermione said.

“Well… I’m not used to sleeping early.” Draco said while putting his hands behind his head.

“I see-” Hermione yawned. “I’m going to bed.”

“Wait.” Draco squeaked.

“What now?” Hermione crossed her arms.

“Nothing. Good night.” Draco muttered.

“Good night.” Hermione replied.

Even though Draco’s agenda was only to tease Hermione…

Little by little, he was falling in love with her…