Hermione realizes it's Malfoy's birthday and wonders if anyone cares.

When a Muggle studies excursion goes wrong, Draco and Hermione spend some time alone.

Hermione tells Draco that he's making a mistake. EWE

Draco asks Hermione to the Graduation Ball as a dare from his friends, and Hermione accepts it as a dare from hers. "Since when does Draco Malfoy have beautiful lips?"

One evening while visiting Malfoy Manor, Hermione finds a secret wine cellar. Without noticing it, she and Draco drink a bottle labeled "For Lovers Only."

After 15 years, relationships between the Hogwarts class of 98 students have matured. Draco and Hermione's cordial relationship begins to evolve into something more. EWE

Hermione helped Draco escape so he wouldn't have to kill Dumbledore. It's two years later, the war's over, and Draco's finally returned to the Wizarding World. EWE.

When Neville struggles in Potions class, someone pranks Snape on his behalf. Hermione is pretty sure Malfoy did it.

Hermione and Ginny run into Draco and Blaise in Diagon Alley. While Ginny and Blaise bond laughing at Draco, he and Hermione come to an understanding. EWE

The 8th years are in Muggle Studies and have to take a camping trip. The odd mix of students become friends. HP isn't mine.