Okay, this is my first Dramione fanfiction, so please tell me what you think! I'm going to give you a fair warning though- I don't have a beta reader, so there will be a lot of mistakes, and I'm not the most frequent updater. Anyways, I've been wanting to try my hand at a Dramione fanfic for a while, so here is mine! Tell me what you think and be honest please, I'm trying to improve of my writing skills!

Chapter 1

Going Back?

Draco Malfoy stares down at the letter in his hand, torn between being excited, or tearing it to pieces. His eyebrows are furrowed as he reads over it's contents for what seems like the hundredth time. The letter had arrive a few days ago, but he hadn't opened it until today, and now he was torn. He runs a hand through his platinum blonde hair as he read the letter once again.

Dear Draco Malfoy,

You are invited to repeat your last you at Hogwarts School and Witchcraft and Wizardry. Due to circumstances from the past year many students will be able to repeat their last year. If you choose to return, you will be Head Boy. Term begins September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.

Hoping you are well,

Professor McGonagall

On one hand, he rejoices at the idea of being able to finish up school. On the other hand, he isn't looking forward to everyones reactions to him, considering he is an ex-Death eater. No, he is a Death eater, he reminds himself as he glances down at the mark on his arm. The mark that will remind him exactly who he is for the rest of his life. Ever since the end of the war, he has tried to get rid of the bloody thing, but nothing he has tried has worked. Frankly, he would stoop to cutting the flesh off his arm at this point, if he thought it would do any good. No, he'll be stuck with the symbol of the Dark Lord forever. Not a very pleasant thought.

Who is he kidding though? Even if he somehow did get the mark removed, everyone would still remember what he has done. Its not like everyone will forget about the role he played in the war if the dark mark comes off. Its foolish to even think of such a thing. But despite the fact he would be an outcast, Hogwarts is very tempting.. Its the place that hold most of his good memories...

If he father ever found out that he was actually considering going back to Hogwarts... He shakes away such thoughts, his father isn't his problem anymore. He hasn't been since the end of the war. Right now, good old dad is rotting in Azkaban. Where he would be too if it wasn't for Potter. Saint Potter had stood up for him and his mother in court, pleading to not send them to Azkaban. The thought that he needed Potter's help for once renews his disgust at himself. He is happy for his mother, of course, the woman didn't deserve to be sent to prison. She had merely been a victim of Lucius Malfoy.

Sometimes though, Draco wishes he could have been sent to Azkaban. It might be better than faces the looks he gets every time he goes out in public. If he went back to Hogwarts, thing would surely be worse, not to mention he would probably run into Potter. He has no doubt the Golden Trio will be going back to school this year. At the very least, know-it-all Granger will. And where she went, Weasel and Pothead would follow.

That definitely rules out Hogwarts. If he went back there, he would see the Golden Trio, and have to thank Potter for keeping him out of Azkaban. The thought of exchanging civil words with Potter makes him shudder. He has read all the news, he knows just how big The-Boy-Who-Lived is. The fact that he may be in debt to him makes Draco cringe.

Decision made, he poises himself to tear the letter to shreds. He knows exactly what would happen if his mother found it. He would have no choice in whether he wanted to go back or not, he would be going. Narcissa would want her son to face the people who despised him head-on, and finish his education at the same time. The woman was stubborn, which is why he plans to destroy the evidence of ever getting the letter.

Before he can tear it though, a sharp pain hits him directly in the stomach and he doubles over. It hits him again, spreading throughout his body as searing his veins. He groans aloud, his knees giving out and making him tumble to the floor. The letter, which had slipped from his grip flutters above him. Merlin, it hurts! He thinks as the letter slowly descends toward him. Another spasm of pain hits, and despite himself, he cries out.

The letter... He is half delusional with pain as he reaches his hand up, before the pain can cause him to pass out, trying to catch the parchment.

DHDHDHDHDHDHDHDHDH

Hermione Granger's hand closes around the letters as the owl releases it's grip on them. Grinning from ear to ear, she shuffles through them. "GINNY! HARRY! RON!" She calls, listing off the names on the envelopes. A few seconds later, her three best friends scramble over each other to get out of the Burrow.

"What are those, 'Mione?" Harry asks once he gets close enough to see the letters in her outstretched hand.

"Letters from Hogwarts!" She replies, smiling at her friends as she hands out the envelopes.

"Why do we get them? We've already graduated, haven't we?" Ron asks as he tears open his letter. "Save for Ginny that is."

The three shrug as the open their own letters and scan it's contents. Shocked, Hermione rereads it.

Dear Hermione Granger,

You are invited to repeat your last you at Hogwarts School and Witchcraft and Wizardry. Due to circumstances from the past year many students will be able to repeat their last year. If you choose to return, you will be Head Girl. Term begins September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.

Hoping you are well,

Professor McGonagall

It takes a few moments for everyone to get over their shock, including Ginny, who had read the letter over Harry's shoulder.

"So guys? What do you think?" Hermione asks, glancing at her friends.

"I think we are going back to Hogwarts!" Harry replies. Ginny squeals at this and wraps her arms around his for a quick kiss.

"What to you want to do, babe?" Ron asks her, sliding closer and wrapping an arm around her waist.

"Well.. I have always wanted to be Head Girl..." She says slyly, looking up through her eyelashes at her boyfriend. She and Ron have had a steady relationship going since the Battle of Hogwarts. Which is great, he has been the perfect boyfriend when he isn't eating, or discussing Quidditch with Harry.

He has been attentive and caring, so yea, their relationship has been going great. Actually, it was better than great. The whole Weasley family approved of them going out, and George had even commented that it was about time. Ron had told her he loved her, and she said it back. Life was just getting started for them, but she had her friends by her side. Everything was brilliant.

Well it would be, but for some reason, going out with Ron wasn't as great as she thought it would be. Before, she had always dreamed of being to object of Ron's affections. Now though, it didn't live up to her expectations. Like his kisses, he meant them to b sweet, but most of the time they were just slobbery. Anytime he turned away she would quickly wipe the feeling of saliva off her lips.

Nothing can live up to your expectations, She reminds herself forcefully. She loves Ron, she really does.

"Hogwarts it is then." He grins a gives her a peck on her lips. "It also gives me an excuse to do this.." Again with that wicked grin as he slides down to one knee as takes a small box from his robes. Harry and Ginny both gasp at the sight of Ron on one knee in front of their friend.

"Hermione Jean Granger, will you marry me?"