A/N: Hello! This is my first Draco/Hermione fic. Don't expect it to be good. I might have some errors so sorry for all those errors you guys!  Dedicated to all the members of the Harry Potter Corner! LOL!

Shadowyukino

I'll always be there for you…

Prologue

December, Christmas Eve.

A usual tradition of the wizard school Hogwarts is to throw a goodbye Christmas Ball for the Seventh years. As the candles lit and the banquet tables are set, the seventh years enter one by one. Harry, in green and brown robes, came in with Lavander Brown in her sleek blue robes and her hair adorn with a purple bow. Wearin' a grayish robe Neville entered his arm around Padma Patil, who didn't look pleased. Ron with his simple black and red robes entered with a stunningly beautiful Hermione Granger. Ah, yes she is so beautiful, much grander than the night with Viktor Krum during the Yule Ball. Her hair was sleek and glossy in braids and her face was powdered and had simple make-up. She wore a pink rope with golden beads. Seamus and Parvati came next then soon all the Gryffindors were in then comes Ravenclaw, then Hufflepuff  finally Slytherin.

Draco wearing a silver robe was with the Slytherin Prefect wearing a purple robe. He avoided his partner's eyes but his stare fell at Hermione. He sighed then went on walking, looking straight ahead. Then after the banquet, the dance began. Hermione twirled around her boyfriend Ron's arms. She felt like a Princess beside her Prince Charming. Ron felt the same way, that's for sure.

Harry smiled at his two best friends. Hermione and Ron had been together ever since fifth year. Harry encouraged Ron all the way to tell Hermione his true feelings and soon Ron gathered up all his courage. Hermione accepted his proposal and they have been couples for three years.

Yes, those years were so sweet and romantic. Harry and Ginny usually paired them up for dates and meetings. They were always successful. Harry grinned at the memories.

After the ball comes the usual awarding of the Titles. The awards, to be declared by Professor Dumbledore, were and were given to:

Star of the Night:  HARRY POTTER!

Cheers arose as Harry was crowned the Star of the night. Ron and Hermione hugged Harry with excitement.

Then, Dumbledore announced…

Jewel of the Night:  LAVANDER BROWN!

Lavender eagerly accepted her award. Some Gryffindors cheered for her.

Prince of the Night: DRACO MALFOY!

Feeling tired, Draco sleepily claimed his title. There was an uproar within the Slytherins. Pansy hugged him.

Princess of the Night: PARVATI PATIL!

Parvati was delighted when she was crowned. Padma cheered for her twin.

Couple of the Night…

Everyone went silent. After a few seconds, Professor Dumbledore declared:

RONALD WEASLEY AND HERMIONE GRANGER!

Ron and Hermione held hands as they were crowned. Cheers arouse the balcony near the Great Hall. Harry was delighted.

Probably this is the best night for the seventh years ever. Until.

Peeves, as usual, was not allowed to attend the ball. Peeves, tired of getting exiled during the balls, decides to play with the seventh years. He sabotaged the ball, causing havoc and panic. One of the tables turned over and is heading straight towards Hermione!

"Hermione!" Ron pushed Hermione away but as he did, the table gave a huge THUD and Ron lost his balance as he slid down the low balcony and into murky river.

"RON, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Hermione cried as Ron vanished.

This night turned to be the worst in Hermione's life.

See ya soon everybody! I'll be working on chapter one soon! Pls. review!