What Brings Us Together (Dramione)

Chapter 2 (Draco)

Draco was surprised to be accepted back to Hogwarts after what he had done, and to be made Head Boy too. He couldn't let McGonagall down. He thought on that for a while before heading to the parlour to inform his parents about the Hogwarts letter.

"Mum, Dad, I'm going back to Hogwarts," he said upon reaching them.

"You have your key to the vault, I think you can get your supplies on your own," Narcissa told him.

Draco nodded and apparated to Diagon Alley where he quickley bought his supplies, then went home to await the day he would head off to the train. That day arrived sooner than he expected, and when he clambered on the train with his Head Boy badge shining on his chest, he was met by Percy Weasley who informed him as to where he was to sit on the train.

"The Head Girl's already down there," Percy told him.

"And who, might I ask, is the Head Girl?" Draco sneered.

"You'll see when you get to your compartment, Malfoy."

Draco rushed off to the compartment, and saw the last person he wanted to see, Hermione Granger. All through his school years, he had admired her, but he had taunted her, and even called her that horrible name. Draco didn't want to, but he had had no choice because Pansy Parkinson would have told his parents if she caught him being nice to Granger, and that would not have turned out good. He figured she would never forgive him for what he had done, but nevertheless, he would try to earn her trust and make her his.

"So you're Head Boy then, Malfoy?" she asked, but it wasn't really a question.

"Yeah, um," he was at a loss for words, then decided, "I'msorryforhowItreatedyou," he said in a rush.

Hermione cocked her head, and smiled, "Never thought I'd hear that come from your mouth."

Draco smiled nervously, and sat at the opposite end of the compartment away from her. Neither of them spoke till Hermione mentioned she should get changed into her robes, and Draco stepped out so that she could have some privacy, then they swapped places for Draco to get changed.

At the school, they separated to their respective House tables, and the feast began. Draco noticed that he was the only one of the Slytherins from his year to return to Hogwarts which was rather sad, but nothing was going to stop him from being there. Nothing. After dinner, Draco headed off to the Headmaster's office to talk with McGonagall and find out the new responsibility for the Head Boy and Girl. It was no surprise when Draco found Hermione already there.

"Ah, Mr. Malfoy, so nice of you to join us," McGonagall smiled shifting a bundle in her arms.

Draco nodded and took a seat nex to Hermione.

"Now, as I mentioned in you letters, there is an added responsibility for the two of you as Head Boy and Girl. This summer, it was brought to my attention that Lord Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange had a child. Professors Dumbledore and Snape suggested that since I did not have the time to care for the child myself, I should put her under the care of the Head Boy and Girl. Professor Dumbledore has faith in the both of you to care for her."

McGonagall stood and walked around to Hermione whom she handed the small bundle to. In the bundle was a beautiful baby girl with pale blonde hair, pale skin, and pale red eyes. Draco smiled at the girl, then turned to McGonagall, "What about our classes?"

"It has been decided that the two of you will not be in class at the same time so that at least one of you will be able to care for Emily at any given time. You may decide together who takes her at mealtimes and other such decisions. Now, I'm sure the two of you would like to get to bed. Follow me."

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So, now they know. Wonder what will happen next.