This year you had potions with the Slytherins for some unknown reason. You didn't enjoy it. You hated Snape. You hated a few of the Slytherins. Not the best combination.

'I can't believe this.' You sighed.

'Can't believe what?' Luna asked.

'Potions with the Slytherins? Seriously?'

'At least we can work together. That's a good thing.' Luna smiled.

Luckily she was always positive. That was what you needed sometimes. You looked at Snape who was ready to start potions now.

'Because of the ministry's new policy, we have to switch up this years pairs. Both houses will be thrown together.'

You couldn't believe this. What prick did you have to work with? You didn't really want to do this. A list of names was passed through the class. When it finally got to you, you looked at it.

Y/N Y/L & Draco Malfoy

Of course. Of course it had to be him. Why wouldn't it be him? Why would Snape like you? You let out a sigh and got up. You passed on the list and walked towards Draco's table.

'What do you want?' He sneered.

'We're partners.' You sighed. 'So move.'

Draco sighed and moved over so he could make room for you. You sat down and put down your supplies.

'I can't believe this.' Draco sighed. 'You better get me to an outstanding. I'll know when you're messing up on purpose.'

'As long as you do something and not just sit around and let me do all the work.'

Draco wanted to say something but Snape already started talking. You listened and made notes. Draco was just staring at the recipe of the potions you were going to make.

After the explanations you got up to gather what you needed. Draco was just watching you, not doing anything. You put the supplies down and looked at Draco.

'Got off your lazy arse and help me.' You hissed.

Draco sighed and rolled his eyes. He got up and started on the potions. He added the first ingredient and stirred the potions.

He seemed to be enjoying it. For as far as you could see. His face wasn't as angry as it always looked. You added the next ingredient while he was stirring.

It was not often that you saw Draco enjoy something. Before you knew it, you had been staring at him for way to long.

'What?' Draco asked.

'Nothing.' You sighed.

You didn't even pay attention to what you grabbed you just wanted to stop the awkwardness you just created.

You just wanted to add the ingredient when someone grabbed your arm. You looked to your side and saw Draco. You looked at him in a bit of shock of his sudden action. For a second you two didn't speak.

'Get your filthy hands of me.' You hissed.

'You're adding the wrong thing. This potion could've exploded in your face.' He said while letting you go.

You put down the ingredient.

'It surprises me that you're bother by that. Aren't you the person that would love to see a potion explode in my face?'

'Yeah, sure. I'd love to see something melt away your entire face.' Draco sighed while rolling his eyes. 'Next time I won't help you anymore. I'm sorry I saved your face.'

Draco added the next ingredient. You were being a bitch.. maybe you had to thank him.. He was right.

'Thank you.' You said.

He looked at you.

'Don't mention it.' He said. I'm serious. Don't mention it even again.'

You grinned and handed him the next ingredient.

-

You walked out of the potions classroom. You never expected to get somewhat along with Draco. Of course that wasn't going to last very long. It never did.

Hermione was waiting for you outside of the classroom.

'How bad was it? Did you get assigned a new partner too?' Hermione asked.

'Yup.. Draco Malfoy.' You said.

'Really? That's awful.'

'It's fine. I just try not to talk too much.'

It was fine. You were surprised by his attitude today. You could really work together.

'Have you heard from Harry?' You asked.

Hermione shook her head. You asked him about teaching you. He said he'd think about it. Now you were hoping that he would just say yes.

'He's still doubting.'

'He's still doubting.. I'm sure he'll say yes eventually.' You sighed.

Right when Hermione wanted to say something a large crowd passed you.

'What's going on?' Hermione asked.

'Don't know.'

You two followed the crowd. Everyone was heading to the main courtyard. You saw Harry infront of you.

'Cho, w-what's going on?' He asked.

You followed Cho and Harry. Something had to be going on.

'It's professor Trelawney.' Cho just said.

Everyone had gathered around the courtyard. Professor Trelawney stood there, crying with her packed cases. Umbridge in front of her. Did she get fired? Was she sending her away? Poor professor..

'Sixteen years I have lived and taught here. Hogwarts is my home.' Trelawney cried. 'You can't do this.'

'Actually I can.' Umbridge spoke while holding up a piece of parchment. 

McGonagall squeezed through the crowd and hurried over to Trelawney. She comforted her and Trelawney cried on her shoulder. You couldn't believe this. Trelawney belonged here.

'Is there something you'd like to say dear?' Umbridge asked McGonagall.'

'Oh, there are several things I would like to say.'

Then the doors opened and Dumbledore stepped out. Everyone looked at him. Was he going to help her? Hopefully he was.

'Professor McGonagall, might I ask you to escort Sybil back inside?' He asked.

You smiled. He was helping her. Umbridge was going too far.

'Sybil, dear. This way.' McGonagall smiled.

Trelawney grabbed Dumbledores hand and thanked him. They walked inside. 

'Dumbledore, may I remind you that under the terms of Educational Degree Number 23, as enacted by the minister-'

'You have the right to dismiss my teachers.' Dumbledore finished her sentence. 'You do not , however, have the authority to banish them from the grounds. That power remains with the Headmaster.'

'For now.' Umbridge spoke.

Dumbledore turned around and started walking away. No one had really seen him much this year. Harry had desperately been trying to talk to him.

'Don't you all have studying to do?' He asked.

'Professor!' Harry yelled and he hurried after him.

You hurried after Harry. He pushed through the crowd and stopped when he saw that Dumbledore was gone.

'Harry-'

'Every time! I just want to talk to him.' Harry sighed.

'Let it go. He might talk to you later.'

'Why not now?! He clearly heard me!'

'Hey, I had a question about the potions report.'

You turned around and saw Draco.

'What's up?' You asked.

Harry looked at you two.

'What?' Draco sneered at him.

'Since when are you guys friendly to each other?'

'We're not.' Draco said right away. 'Snape assigned us as partners. Do you think I'd voluntarily work together with her?'

You sighed and rolled your eyes.

'Anyways, what parts did you want to write again?'

'We could make it together. We have a free period tomorrow.'

Draco wasn't sure about that idea. He hated that he kinda liked working together with you.

'Do we have to?' He asked with a sigh.

'It's a more efficient way, we don't have to.'

'Fine.' Draco sighed. 'I'll be there. Don't be late. This report sucks.'

You grinned and he walked away.

'You grinned about something he said?' Harry asked while raising his brows.

'I grinned because he's acting like a baby. It's not what you think. Why would I even think he's nice? It's Malfoy.'

'You have a point there.' Harry grinned.