FOREVER FANTASY

Chapter Four: Head Boy/ Head Girl

Hermione sat with her back to the rest of the students in the Great Hall talking to Harry, Ron and Ginny. “So I wonder how many new Gryffindors we’ll get this year?” She said as she looked over at the small first years who were looking around nervously.

As Professor McGonagall was calling the first years to be sorted, Hermione felt a prickling sensation at the back of her head. She leaned over to Ginny, “Hey, Ginny, is someone staring this way.”

Ginny looked around, her eyes noticing a certain blonde guy who seemed to be in search of someone among the students. Ginny leaned over the table “Malfoy seems to be looking for someone. His eyes keep coming back to you though.”

Hermione smiled. “Interesting, I wonder if he knows yet who I am. My hair is quite a bit darker and not as frizzy looking any more.”

Draco looked around the room, trying to find a certain brown-haired girl, then looked to the front in disgust, ‘God, this sorting thing is such a drag’, he thought to himself. He continued to scan the room and noticed a dark-haired girl talking to the Weasley girl. She turned her head so that he could see her profile. ‘That looks like her. Why does she have to be in Gryffindor?’ he thought and he rubbed his bottom lip. He kept thinking about the kiss they shared, the softness of her lips. Just the thought of the kiss and the feel of her against him, made him hard.

After all the first years were sorted, Dumbledore stood up to address the students. “Yes, another year and a farewell year to our seventh years. There is a few first of term notices that need to be made. First, the forbidden forest is strictly off limits for all students, and I mean all students,” he said as he looked over to Harry and Ron “if you do not wish to die a most painful death. Also our caretaker, Mr. Filch has posted up a list of things that are forbidden in the school. And last but not least, we like to, here at Hogwarts to reward our most upstanding students to the position of Head Boy and Head Girl.” Dumbledore paused to take a sip of his water. “Now the head boy this year is from Slytherin, his name is Draco Malfoy . . . please stand and let everyone know who you are,” he said, his eyes twinkling.

Draco stood up, and nodded to Dumbledore, acknowledging the honour that was given to him. He sat down to people clapping him on his back in congratulations.

“And as to be of no surprise to some, the Head Girl this year would be Miss Hermione Granger from Gryffindor. Please stand up Miss Granger.” Dumbledore added.

Hermione stood up and nodded to Dumbledore with a smile, then looked over to Malfoy noticing a flash of disbelief before he put his arrogant look back on his face.

Draco looked over at Hermione ‘Can’t be. No mudblood kisses like that. She sure filled out though - - no, no, no,’ he thought to himself mentally trying to shake the image out of his head.

Ginny and Hermione burst out laughing. “Priceless,” Hermione said.

Dumbledore cleared his throat to get the students attention. “ I would like the Head Boy and the Head Girl to meet me in my office after the feast is over to go over their requirements. And now let the feast begin,” he said, as he clapped his hands where the tables were filled to capacity with various dishes.

“Congratulations Hermione on making Head Girl, all that studying paid off for you. So, what kind of decision did you make on the modelling thing?” Harry asked between bites of his pie.

“I’ve talked to my parents and then talked to the people from the magazine to check them out. They are a legitimate company. They sent us a few back issues for us to look over, and they look tastefully done. My parents said it was okay and we set up the date of the shoot in two weeks time.” Hermione replied.

“This all sounds very exciting for you Hermione, I hope someone is going with you, just to make sure that you are not being taken advantage of,” Ginny said.

“I’m allowed to bring one guest, not sure who to bring yet though. I have to yet talk to Dumbledore to okay the plans with him first,” Hermione replied a bit nervously.

“When is this issue supposed to come out?” Ron asked.

Hermione took a sip of her pumpkin juice before replying. “The magazine said it was a Christmas issue,” she said.

Ron looked across the hall and noticed Malfoy glancing over at their table. “I wonder what’s up with ferret-face. He keeps looking over here. It’s too bad he was picked for Head Boy. I didn’t think he was that smart. You know, that you will have to share a dormitory with him, don’t you? You make sure to tell us if he tries to do anything to you. I’ll beat the shit out of him.”

Hermione started to laugh, “That is so sweet of you Ronnikins, but for your information, I could probably kick your ass, so I would be feeling sorry for Malfoy right now if anything. Mind you, he probably deserves a good ass-kicking anyways.”

They all started laughing, picturing Hermione kicking Malfoys butt across the common room.

The feast was finally over, and the students having had their bellies full were being led to their dormitories by the prefects of their houses. After saying good night to Harry and them, Hermione went up to Dumbledore’s office for the meeting. As she was nearing the golden phoenix that guards his office, she noticed Malfoy leaning back against the wall, arms crossed looking vexed. The memory of the kiss that she instigated left her with a warm tingly feeling. ‘He does look yummy’, she thought to herself with a smile.

“What are you smiling about mudblood?” Malfoy sneered.

“Oh, nothing special, I assure you,” Hermione answered still smiling.

“Ah, you are here, well let us go up shall we,” Dumbledore said, as he approached them. “Canary Creams,” he said as the entrance opened where the three of them stepped in. The stairs spiralled upwards to meet at a large oval room filled with books, and planetary globes. The moving pictures on the wall reading or snoring loudly as they passed.

“Please have a seat. We’ll get on with your duties, as I am sure you have had a tiring day from travelling,” Dumbledore started, with Malfoy and herself sitting expectantly waiting. “You were chosen because you have worked hard and studied to become top of your class. I’m quite proud of both of you on your accomplishments over the years. I know that there has been some conflict between your two houses, and I hope with your maturing that you can put the past behind you. You two need to set an example for the rest of the students here that we can all get along.” Dumbledore picked up two rolls of parchment and handed them to them both. “Your duties are listed before you, you will be in charge of the prefects, setting up patrol times for them, planning events and extra activities with my approval, that is, for the students of Hogwarts. Now Miss Granger, I understand you have a note from your parents about an outside activity of your own. I have been in correspondence with them and I am willing to permit this. Do you know, when you will need to leave and for how long?” Dumbledore asked.

Hermione beamed with pleasure at the consent that was given to her, “Thank you very much Dumbledore sir. The dates are in two weeks time and I will be gone for three days. I’m willing to put extra time into my school work, so I won’t fall behind in my classes for those days.”

“Do you know who will be going with you?” He asked.

Hermione bit her bottom lip and said “Not yet, my parents will be at a dental convention. Maybe a friend perhaps.”

“Well, we have a bit of time yet. This is a good opportunity for you Miss Granger. And I wish you luck with it,” Dumbledore said.

Draco sat back, listening to everything that was being said. He was very curious what this ‘great opportunity’ is for Granger.

Dumbledore saw the puzzled expression on Draco’s face and smiled to himself. “Now, I’ll show you to your dormitory that you will be sharing for the year.”

He led them to the seventh floor in the opposite tower that Gryffindor was located, and stopped in front of a large portrait with a voluptuous woman portrayed on it. “Your password is ‘Temptation’.” Dumbledore said, as he winked over to Hermione. “You are welcome to change it anytime, but you must approve it with the enchantress of the portrait first.”

They stepped into a large room where a fire was blazing in the fireplace. Around the fireplace, there were two overstuffed chairs with a large couch in front of the fireplace. The couch was a deep maroon colour with forest green throw pillows scattered along the back. At the side of the room by the window, stood a very large desk with chairs on either side, where two people could do homework and not get in each others way.

“You will share this common room, and have your own separate bed chambers. Hermione, yours are to the right. Draco, yours to the left. You will share a bathroom. Through the middle door there, there is an indoor pool and some fitness equipment. As I heard that both of you enjoy keeping fit.” Dumbledore stated.

Hermione and Draco were just about to open their bedroom doors when Dumbledore continued, “And by the way, the bedrooms have a charm that will not allow either one of you to enter each others rooms. And also this dorm has a protective charm surrounding the walls to prevent you hexing each other, if the need rises. Well I’ve said enough for now, I am off to my own bed, hope you enjoy your living quarters. Have a good nights sleep.” He said as he walked through the portal.

Hermione looked around and opened the doors. The bathroom had a huge bathtub, big enough for four people, which also had frosted doors to the side that slid closed for showers. Mirrors lined the one wall where two sinks were placed in front. Red towels on one side with the initial’s HG, and green towels on the other side with the initial’s DM on them. The door beside it revealed a large room with an indoor pool, big enough to do laps in. Off to the side there was a nautilus machine and free weights. The last door led her to her bedroom. Everything was done in red and gold colours to represent her house. The bedspread had a large gold lion design on it and covered a large four poster bed. She opened up the large step-in closet to notice that all her belongings were brought up already and neatly folded and put away.

She yawned to herself and decided to get ready for bed. She slipped out of her uniform and put on her big oversized robe. She went into the bathroom where she stopped short, as Draco was brushing his teeth and wearing a robe also. Hermione didn’t hesitate but continued to ready herself for bed.

Draco watched her preparing for bed out of the corner of his eye. When she bent over to rinse the soap from her eyes, he leaned back and glanced at her, enjoying the scenery from behind she presented. She was reaching for the towel but couldn’t quite reach. Before he realized what he was doing, he was handing the towel to her.

“Thanks.” Hermione said as she looked up to see Draco’s retreating back.

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(re-edited Nov. 2/05)