Why didn't Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy get along?

1. She was best friends with Harry Potter, the person he hated the most in the world. Therefore, she is hated by association. 2. Draco hates anyone who is more talented than him in general. read more

Therefore, Malfoy was bound to loath Hermione, and Hermione was bound to loath Malfoy because of his attitude against her. Furthermore, Hermione is a Gryffindor, while Malfoy is a Slytherin. These houses have despised each other since old, and Hermione and Malfoy are no different. Thirdly, Malfoy’s family (and himself, sort of) are supporters of Lord Voldemort. read more

Draco wished MURDER upon Hermione in Chamber of Secrets—he explicitly states more than once that he hopes Slytherin’s Monster kills her (which is why I don’t believe Dumbledore’s “you’re not a killer, Draco,” bullshit in Half-Blood Prince—especially after Draco has already nearly murdered Katie Bell and Ron. read more