A/N: And here's the next chapter of this hardly reviewed fiction!
Even though it was destined long ago
Hermione clutched her books and walked briskly towards the Great Hall for breakfast. It had been two weeks since the start of school term and Hermione's homework had been piling up slowly, despite the fact that she usually studied throughout the night. It was, of course, understandable as free periods were hard to come by her busy schedule.
Hermione had woken up early to do some homework and revision before lessons started. Rushing past a group of Slytherins surrounding Draco, she slowed down to eavesdrop on their conversation. What can a bunch of Slytherins be doing awake at such an unearthly hour? The birds had not started to whistle yet and not a breeze dared to pass through the sleeping Hogwarts.
"Professor Snape is teaching me wandless magic since I've already mastered non-verbal spells, "Draco was boasting in serious tones.
He winked as he saw Hermione, causing a tinge of pink to color her cheeks. Hermione managed a brief smile before quickening her pace once again. "Hey Granger! How is your leg?" He called out to her.
Hermione hesitated before facing him. "Fine, thank you!" she called back nervously.
Draco nodded and Hermione waved back shyly before turning away quickly. She could her the Slytherins questioning Draco about his sudden hospitality towards her, but he sounded like he was merely waving them off.
Hermione reached the Great Hall shortly. She took her seat t the deserted Griffindor table and began spreading liberal amounts of strawberry jam on her bread. Hermione's eyes scanned the teachers' table and saw that it was empty other than for Professor Dumbeldore.
Professor Dumberldore was serenely looking at something, his eyes gliting with curiosity. His hands were clasped neatly on the table, but he was leaning forward towards the Slytherin table.
Hermione turned to see what had caught the headmaster's attention. Her heart lurched for a moment as she saw Draco Malfoy's stormy eyes fixed on her. She blushed crimson and he smirked, raising a goblet to his lips. Hermione could not resist looking as a roughish grin crept across his face.
Mustering all her resistance, Hermione pulled her eyes away from him and ducked under the table to get her Arthimacy book. Hermione's heart was racing in alarming speeds as she stared at noting in particular on the book. Her fingers grew clumsy as she realized she was reading the book upside down. She squealed and righted it quickly, aware of the fact that Draco was watching her. Temptation forced her to peek above the book. Draco caught her eye and raised his eyebrows, a haughty smile raising his cheekbones.
Caught red-handed, Hermione smiled sheepishly and looked at the floor.
A/N: Reviews please! This story is dying for them!