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Chapter 3

The Hogwarts grounds were bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun as Hermione Granger made her way toward the Forbidden Forest. Her mind was filled with questions, her curiosity getting the better of her. After the unexpected encounter in the library, Hermione found herself wanting to know more about Draco Malfoy—the person hidden beneath the layers of snide remarks and icy stares.

She had discovered that Draco had a fondness for magical creatures, and it had piqued her interest. The Forbidden Forest, with its mysterious inhabitants, seemed like the perfect place to uncover more about his hidden passions.

Hermione's footsteps were careful as she ventured deeper into the forest, the rustling leaves and distant hoots of owls filling the air. She couldn't shake the nagging feeling that there was something more to Draco than met the eye.

Suddenly, she spotted him near a secluded clearing, his attention focused on a wounded unicorn. Draco knelt beside the injured creature, a look of genuine concern etched upon his features. Hermione watched from a distance, a mix of surprise and admiration swirling within her.

"What are you doing here?" Hermione's voice startled Draco as he turned to face her, his surprise quickly turning to guardedness.

Hermione stepped forward, her voice gentle yet inquisitive. "I followed you. I saw the way you cared for that unicorn. It's not something I would have expected from you."

Draco's eyes softened, the defensive mask slipping momentarily. "Just because we come from different backgrounds doesn't mean we can't care for the same things, Granger. Magical creatures have always fascinated me."

Hermione nodded, her curiosity intensifying. "Tell me more. Tell me about the magical creatures you've encountered, the moments that have touched your heart."

Draco hesitated for a moment, his gaze searching Hermione's face for sincerity. Finally, he began to share his stories—the first time he saw a Thestral soaring through the night sky, the awe-inspiring beauty of a Niffler's shiny treasures, and the heartwarming encounter with a Hippogriff that allowed him to touch its feathery wings.

As Draco spoke, Hermione listened intently, her preconceived notions slowly unraveling with each story he shared. It was a side of him she had never imagined, and she found herself drawn to the vulnerability in his words.

"You've always been so closed off, Draco," Hermione remarked softly, her eyes locked with his. "But these stories, they show a different side of you—a side I wish more people could see."

Draco's gaze held a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty. "It's not easy to let people in when they've only ever seen the worst parts of you. But maybe... maybe it's time for a change."

Hermione smiled, a genuine warmth filling her heart. "Change takes time, Draco. But it's worth it if it means discovering who you truly are."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow upon them, Hermione and Draco shared a moment of understanding. In that moment, the layers of animosity and prejudice melted away, leaving room for something unexpected—a growing connection that defied the boundaries of their past.

To be continued...

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