Chapter 1

The way you look tonight.

AN: So this fic is going to be mainly music based as I feel there is a song for every moment. The Characters will be slight OCC and this will be AU as I do not follow this last few books. Draco took the dark mark only to spy for the order of the Phoenix to protect is mother. Even though he was working for the order he and the 'golden trio' still did not get along. After the war Hermione turned to drinking and partying because of how the war affected her. This rest will be explained through the story. Enjoy.

P.S. I own nothing.

Draco stood in the Manors ball room. His mother had out done herself this year for their Christmas Charity Ball. The Theme she had told him was Masquerade as she had just discovered the muggle musical Phantom of the Opera. The bright white ballroom was decorated with 25 ft Christmas tree's all decorated in white. The Ceiling was bewitched like the ceiling at Hogwarts to appear to be snowing. The large crystal chandeliers looked as though they we floating and attached to nothing. Even at night the room still seemed to be bathed in light. Draco was looking around the ballroom looking for a reprieve from talking to another one of the mindless drones his mother had sicked on him. His mother had been doing this since his 24 birthday. She wanted him to get married but he knew there would never be anyone who was what he wanted in a girl to marry. They were all just after his money. There heads as empty as the weasley's pocket he once said in a conversation to his friend Blaise.

Draco noticed his mother coming towards him and inwardly groaned. His mother was once again the picture of sophistication. She wore a floor length blue jeweled toned one shoulder dress that flowed like water. Her mask was no difference. It was cream with blue scroll work and gold accents. Her long blonde hair fell down her back.

"Draco, dear, are you having a good time with Ms. Bryant." Narcissa asked taking her sons arm in hers.

"Yes mother, how can I help you?" He replied in a monotone that showed his boredom.

"Mr. Zanbini and his guest just arrived. Why don't you go say hello. They have brought a friend with them who just came back to England and I think you will like her." Narcissa pointed in the direction of his friend and that's when her saw her.

Hermione entered the ballroom and her breath was taken away. It was beautiful. Not what she expected from Malfoy manor. It was bright and gilded. She was expecting dark and dank not bright and open. Hermione looked at her best girlfriend and wondered how she had gotten her to agree to the dress she was wearing. Hermione was wearing a green ball Cinderella style ball gown the top was a green corset with a sweetheart neckline and jewels adoring the straps and waist. The lower part of her gown was various colors of green tulle that was bunched to saw all of the colors. Her hair was swept back at the sides and her long curly hair fell down to her waist. She wore simple emerald earrings and an emerald lace mask that covered her chocolate eyes.

Ginny on the other hand had gone for a silver halter dress that fell to the floor in a wrap style, bunched on one side with a starburst jewel where the fabric met at her hip. Her fire red hair was curly and hanging lose and she wore a diamond necklace and earring set that her fiancé had given her for her birthday. She wore a simple silver mask that was made of tulle and thin. Hermione looked at the man on her friends arm and smiled. Blaise Zanbini was nothing like she expected and he made Ginny happy. Like most men he was wearing a simple three piece tux and white mask that stood out against his dark complexion. Ginny and Blaise were a striking couple.

"I still can't believe you talked me into wearing this dress." Hermione said to her friend as they walked along the outside of the ballroom. "I feel like an idiot."

"You look wonderful. Plus you have to have a stunning gown if you are to perform tonight." Her friend replied reminding Hermione that she did have to sing tonight. Narcissa was opening a restraunt where Hermione was to sing on a nightly basis and tonight was her debut for Narcissa to show her off. Hermione loved to sing. It was one of the only things that helped her cope since the war. Well that and drinking but she was being watched by those who cared for her since returning from France where her parents had sent her until she 'got her act together'. She was a war hero and she had still been treated like a child by her parents.

"Ah. Here comes Draco." Blaise said spotting the platinum hair that was a signature of his. Hermione saw him and gasped slightly. He wore and all black suit and plain black mask. He was striking. His grey eyes met hers and she thought that she was given away. She had come here telling her friend that she didn't want anyone really knowing who she was or that she was back. She wasn't ready to fall back into everything and she didn't want to ruin her first night out with Draco's comments.

"Blaise. Finally. I was sure if I had to listen to another girl drone on about the latest wizarding fashion I was going to Avada myself. Ginny you look stunning per usual and you miss…" Draco said turning to this beauty in front of him.

"This is a friend of mine from school. She just came back from abroad." Ginny said cutting in.

"Pleasure to meet you. I am Draco Malfoy." He said extending his hand.

"Pleasure to meet you Mr. Malfoy." Hermione said taking his hand but instead of shaking it Draco brought her hand to his lips and placed a chaste kiss on the back of her hand. Hermione caught herself blushing.

"Please call me Draco. Have we met before your eyes seem so familiar?" He asked her hand still in his. It was so warm and soft he didn't want to let go. He couldn't look away from her eyes they were such deep beautiful pools of chocolate.

"We all went to school together so I'm sure we have seen each other in passing." Hermione said still not wanting to tell him who she was. She was enjoying this moment and didn't want it ruined. The way Draco was looking at her made her weak in the knees.

"Would you like to dance?" Draco asked. All her could see, hear, and smell was this stunning woman in front of him and he wanted the chance to hold her close in his arms.

"I would love to." She replied. Draco led them onto the dance floor and wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her in close to waltz.

"What is it that you do?" He asked gliding her across the floor with grace and ease.

"I volunteer at the children's ward at 's and do some research for the ministry. And yourself?"

"I manage the family investments and trading. Boring paperwork stuff. Are you enjoying the ball? Mother has gone a little over the top this year."

"Oh yes. It's beautiful here. I wish someone would hold one of these to raise money for the children's ward. They are in need of some help. "Hermione replied spotting Narcissa walking towards them.

"Draco dear I am sorry but I must stealing your young lady away she is due on stage." Narcissa smiled at Hermione and gestured to the stage.

"Stage?" Draco asked confused.

"Yes. She is my new singer and tonight is her debut." Narcissa whisked Hermione off towards the stage at the back of the ballroom leaving Draco dumbfounded.

"Ladies and Gentlemen. I have a special treat for you this evening. The headlining singer for my new venture has agreed to grace us with her amazing voice." Narcissa stepped away from the microphone and Hermione approached. The band began to play a Christmas song from an American Classic movie.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight

Draco couldn't believe how beautiful her voice was. She was astounding. He couldn't take his eyes off of her and neither could the rest of the room they all stopped what they were doing to listen to this angel sing.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on;
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
gather near to us once more.

Through the years
we all will be together,
if the Fates allow
hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Hermione finished her song to a rapture of applause. She walked off the stage to be greeted by a throng of people asking her to sing at their private events and telling her how wonderful her voice was and what a gem Narcissa had found in her. This lasted for and hour. Draco was never able to get close to her after that. She was surrounded by people and he couldn't get through.

Narcissa walked up and stood beside her son.

"She is something else, is she not?" She asked.

"Yes she is. Who is she?"

"Hermione Granger of course. I thought you knew." His mother replied walking off to speak with another guest. Draco was left standing there. His jaw on the floor no doubt.

AN: Song for this Chapter is The way you look tonight. It is the first time Draco and Hermione see each other since the war and they are enraptured with each other. If you would like to see pics of the dresses or some mask and a little foreshadowing for what is to come next go to….

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