Chapter One

Hermione Granger used to be in favor of interhouse activities. She loved connecting to other students of her year. Until the worst luck in the world decided she was to spend the Christmas holidays of her sixth year at Malfoy Manor. Of all places. Nothing good can come from it, but she is determined not to let the experience break her down. She'll bear everything with such dignity and grace that Draco Malfoy's already pale appearance will become even paler in comparison.