When McGonagall encourages all Hogwarts students to participate in a mentor scheme designed to promote inter-House unity, Hermione Granger is thrilled; she can't wait to embrace the opportunity for further education. Unfortunately, she's not able to choose who she is allocated to and, when her mentor turns out to be Draco Malfoy, she's certain she won't learn anything at all.

What if Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy met on the Hogwarts Express and began a secret friendship? Follow the highs and lows of their relationship as it develops from first year through to eighth.

Posted for the Pumpkin Spice Fest 2020 The first night of Hermione and Draco's romantic weekend doesn't entirely go to plan, but they manage to make the most of it. The title for this work comes from 'Positions' by Ariana Grande

This short one-shot was inspired by 'Empty Space' - James Arthur