Love at first smirk (Dramione)

Returning to Hogwarts

    Hermione stood outside the familiar brick wall at King's Crossing in London once again. Gripping her trolley's handle she felt the cool metal against her warm hands and took a deep breath. After a moment she walked through between platform 9 and 10 and appeared on the very busy platform 9 3/4. There were station employees directing students to their train cars as well as teary eyed parents saying their goodbyes till the holidays. As Hermione watched the parents she was reminded of her own. The empty feeling she had felt inside became deeper in that moment. She shook her head and decided to focus on where she needed to go.

    Hermione approached one of the employees that was giving directions to a group of first years and asked where the Prefects would be. He responded by pointing towards the first car where she thanked him and climbed aboard. Instead of the usual small compartment, this one was an open car with tables and seats around the edge for a comfortable ride. The seats were cushioned with a deep red patterned fabric. This one was more luxurious than the others. Special treatment for those in charge of course.

    As she made her way into the car she took notice of two people immediately. Rhea who was sitting in an aisle seat towards the front of the car and Draco. He looked up from his book and their eyes met.
"What are you doing here?" She blurted out suddenly.
Sitting in the back by a window Draco looked confused then chuckled "You didn't hear? I'm Head Boy" He smirked as he spoke.
Despite Hermione's best efforts to hide her surprise her jaw dropped immediately. Her hand tightened into a fist with confused anger. Frozen in disbelief it took her a moment before she noticed everyone was staring at her. Quickly she shut her mouth and instantly sat down beside Rhea. Questions flooded through her head the moment she sat.
"How could he be Head Boy? He's a terrible person nevermind leader. What was McGonagal thinking? He will absolutely abuse his power." She glanced over her shoulder at Draco who had his attention on the book in his hands. "There must be some sort of reasonable explanation behind this... Or it's a prank..?"

"Hermione!" Rhea whisper yelled finally getting Hermione to snap back her attention.
"Sorry, what were you saying?"
"I asked how you were three times."
"How could Draco be Head Boy?" Hermione suddenly snapped but quietly as to keep the conversation between the two of them.
"Who?"
"Oh sorry, I forgot you don't know him. He's the blonde boy sitting over there" she pointed to where Draco was sitting.
"Ah... Loverboy"
"What did you just call him?"
"Nothin"

Rhea looked around acting innocent. Hermione opened her mouth to speak but with nothing to say she closed it. They both stayed silent for a bit as Rhea looked out the Window and Hermione pulled out her copy of "Romeo and Juliet" and was finally able to continue reading.
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The students exited the trains and made their way to the Thestral carriages. Rhea was separated and sent with the first years to prepare for the sorting ceremony. Hermione made her way to the Head Prefect carriage and got in as she and Draco sat silently side by side. Tired from the long ride they did not have the energy to have their usual banter. Hermione looked out into the forest unaware of Draco's silent gaze on her.

    Once in the great hall, Hermione found her way over to the Gryffindor table where she sat to the right of Harry. Ron who was seated to Harry's left awkwardly waved over to Hermione. She gave a small wave back then diverted her eyes towards the front of the hall where the professors were seated. As she scanned the table she noticed a few new Professors. Professor McGonagal, now Headmistress McGonagal was seated at the center of the long table. She seemed a little tense to Hermione. Maybe it was because it's her first year in this new and illustrious position. Hermione's eyes continued to wander the room when her eyes met Draco's. He looked at her blankly for a second and then flashed a smirk towards her way. Hermione's felt her heart skip a beat as her eyes widened and then she looked away. Her heart was racing and she took a deep breath to calm herself down. She took wonder to why her body may be reacting this way then Ron interrupted.
"So... Hermione, how was your trip?" He spoke nervously.
"It was nice." She gave a short response.
After Hermione replied the new students were welcomed and the sorting hat was set on it's stool. Elgort Winstry who replaced McGonagals former position began sorting the first years into each house. Once all of the newcomers were now sitting in their respective houses it was finally Rheas turn. She seemed nervous and excited as she sat down on the stool where Hermione once sat and her fate had been determined. As the hat was placed upon Rhea's head a silent moment passed before it yelled out. "Slytherin!"