The night of the Yule Ball finally came. Hermione was taking another look in the mirror just to make sure she looked ok. Her hair was tied but she was sure to leave a few curls going down on her shoulder. Her shimmering blue earrings were matching her dress perfectly, which was a blue dress since it was her favorite colour. But her mind was not on the ball, or dress or anything else, she was thinking just how it would be if she and her ex boyfriend would go , it would be scandalous if not ridiculous. A mudblood with a was she so stupid in thinking that it would work between longer she thought about it the madder she was getting.
For tonight,I will not think about Draco can stay off my mind for one night. She promised herself and left the girls dorm.
Draco was waiting for his date in front of the Great hall doors. He asked a French student to join him to the ball,but wasn't excited at all. To him,the French girl was just another one in the he needed Hermione to see he moved didn't want to seem weak in her ? He couldn't say. He saw Potter and Weasly with their dates and he was just a step away to burst out laughing. He found it amusing that Weasly finally found something to fit him. But,he was not looking for a was looking for Hermione. And finally there she was.
At the top of the stairs, shining beautifully in her blue dress. Her smile was lighting up the room as he was falling for her again. As she descended the stairs he noticed Krum at the bottom awaiting her. For one brief moment he thought What if I take her?
As she saw him,looking at her,she saw the sadness in his eyes and her smile faded. What happend to us? But that's not something that matters,seems he moved on.She thought.
He could bear her with another one,so he decided for once to follow his instinct,his insane instinct. He hurried to the bottom of the stairs and pushed Krum away,exactly when Hermione's hand was reaching him. He took her hand, and assisted her at the final 3 stairs. He then held her hand tight,afraid she would let go. But he didn't knew that she had no intention of doing that.
-You look…behind words tonight.
-Thank you. Draco,what was that?
He avoided to answer and thankfully the music started. After the first pirouette of the champions he led her to the dance floor and whispered to her feeling every eye in the room watching them
-Just go with me.
As they danced,in those moments they both remembered their time together.
Second year-Diagon Alley
It was the second year when he saw Hermione hugging Harry at Diagon Ally.
What is wrong with her? Why on earth does she see in him that she doesn't see in me? He thought to himself. He enterd the book shop and headed upstairs to search for a posionts book. He had a special talent for Potions. Hermione and Harry entered the bookshop heading straight for Mrs. Weasly.
-Ah Harry,you got on grade to far. She said cleaning his robe.
Then they heard the Bookshop owner making an announcement
-Introducing Gildreoy Lockhart.
Mrs Weasly was making sure her hair was in perfect state as she heard Ron say
-Mother fancies him.
Harry was looking at Lockhart when he actually saw him
-it can't be..Harry Potter.
He invited Harry in the front to take picture. After he came back he heard Hermione whisper
-Let's go out.
As they were walking towards the door,Draco rushed down the stairs and stopped in front of them
-Bet you liked that didn't you Potter? He said with a mean smirk on his face. But didn't go on when he saw Hermione face. She looked terrified.
Did I scare her?
But the answer to Draco's question was right behind him.
-Father..he said surprised.
As his Father started talking he saw Hermione take a few steps back.
Of course he didn't knew why she was so was a powerful wizard but he wouldn't hurt a child,unless he was his own.
Third Year-Care for magical creatures.
-I have a surprise for ya me. Hagrid said to his students.
He led them in the Dark forest. They were all passed surprised when they saw what awaited them there.
-Hagrid…what is that..? asked Ron
-Ron,that is a Hippogriff. You should know Hippogriffs are very proud and sensitive creatures. You do not want to insult a Hippogriff,it might be the last thing you ever do. So..who wants to say hello?
Everyone took a step back,except Harry who wasn't paying any attention to his classmates.
-Well done Harry.
He cursed everyone in his mind and went next to Hagrid.
-Bow Harry.
And he obeyed. Surprisingly,Buckbeak nodded at him,and bowed back.
-You go and touch him know.
Harry took a few steps towards the huge creature and stopped,letting him come closer. As Harry reached his hand Buckbeak walked a little more closer so Harry was petting him now. Seeing how well Harry did,and how the other students reacted Hagrid got a little more courage.
-I bet he will even let you ride him now.
-What?No Hagrid..
But he didn't have the time to protest because Hagrid lifted him up on Buckbeaks back. When Hagrid slapped Buckbeak he jumped on his back feet and started to run. Not far from them,where he had the space he stretched his wings and flew.
All this time,Draco was studying Hermione. He felt jealous seeing how impressed he was,so as soon as Harry landed he had to act out. He pushed to students who were in his way.
-You're not dangerous at all you big ugly brute.
What Draco didn't expect was that Buckbeak rise on his back feet and scratched his arm. Draco fell to the ground holding his hurt arm. When Buckbeak rised again for a second attack Hagrid place himself in front of the creature.
-Buckbeak! That's enough. Shouted Hagrid throwing the Hippogriff a treat so he would go away.
Without anyone noticing Hermione ran next to Draco. He felt her hand on his shoulder. Everyone around was panicking and the Slytherin's were fighting to get o Draco.
-Calm Down! It's just a scratch..
-Hagrid,he has to be taken to the Hospital! Said Hermione with tears in her eyes.
Hospital Wing.-a few days later.
Draco heard a knock on the door.
-Can I come in? said a soft voice
Before he answered he saw a brown curl hanging next to the door.
-Yes. Come in.
Hermione entered and walked next to his bed.
-How are you feeling?
-Peachy really. I can't feel my arm,am bored out of my mind and my head hurts. And on top of all,I lost my ring somewhere in the forest,my father is going to kill me.
-You did lose I found it. She said reaching her arm to him and opening her hand, revelieng his silver family ring.
He looked at her had her eyes fixed on the thing,he didn't want her to see him so weak. He took his ring,making sure he touched her hand. As he touched her he felt her shiver. That brought him a smile.
-Well,I'll leave you to rest.. she said getting up and walking towards the door,her eyes still on the ground.
-No,wait.. Ah,thank you.
-For what?
-You were the only one who came to me then. No one else cared.
-But the slytherins..
-They were just acting were waiting for something to go wrong all day,so they could blame Gryffindor. Could you…ahm..stay with me a bit longer? I'm bored out of my mind.
She didn't answer,but sat back down next to his bed. They talked and talked for hours. So she found out,what Draco really was all about. He was not all bad,he loved books,had a special talent in Potions and he was doing really good at defensive magic. Although Draco was the only thing on her mind,she didn't visit anymore,afraid of annoying him,and he couldn't ask different of her,knowing how her best friends feel about him.
Potions class with Snape-3rd year.
Pr Snape walked in to the class waving his wand to close the blinds and turn on the projector.
-Turn to page 394.
Seeing how lazy Ron was turning the pages he waved his wand and opend his book at 394.
-Werevolfs?
-But sir,we just started a chapter on Hinkipuffs.. said Hermione
-Quiet..replied Snape. Who can tell me the difference on Werewolfs and an animage?
-Animage can change at will,a werewolf has no choice. With every full moon he changes, he would kill his best friend is in its way.
-Awhooooo! Yelled Crabbe.
-Thank for that assessment mr Crabbe. As for you mrs Granger, do you like being an insufferable know it all?! 20 points from Griffyndor. Tomorrow I expect on my desk 3 piles of parchment on differences between Werewolf and animage.
As Harry started to argue about the assignment,Draco sent Hermione a note.
"I need to talk with me at the boat house after "
The Boat House-3rd year.
Hermione was waiting for Draco,watching the Lake.
-Sorry I'm late.
She turned to face him. She was practilly melting when he smiled at her.
-It's no big deal. So..what did you want to talk about.
-Well,I didn't really thanked you for being there..for me.
Now is your chance. Grow a pair,ask her
-Have dinner with me.
She froze. Did Draco Malfoy ask her,the mudblood, to have dinner with him?!
-Ahm…sure.
-Meet me tonight,after the lights are out,on top of the astronomy tower.
She smiled,but didn't get the chance to answer because they were interrupted by Ron.
-Malfoy..what are you doing here?
-Don't hold your breath Weasly.I was just leaving.
-Did he do something to you?Ron asked.
-No,Ron.
But by the time Ron turned with his wand at Draco he was already gone.