What if Harry didn't end up in the same compartment? Instead, Harry met Draco Malfoy. Once Harry befriends Draco Malfoy, he sets himself up for a different path. Ron Weasley is jealous of the Golden Boy, and Hermione Granger often finds herself competing to best him in their classes. However, as Hermione and Harry are going into their third year, they have to work together to save an innocent man: Sirius Black. TRIGGER WARNING: This book does mention domestic violence. If that does not sit well with you, please do not read this fanfiction. Longfic & Slowburn Harry/Hermione Fanfic Following AUs: enemies to lovers, academic rivals, Slytherin Harry Potter, Ravenclaw Hermione Granger