Chapter 1: The Rock Band

Chapter summary: Draco becomes drummer for the inter-house rock band competition, held on the day of the senior year prom, for sixth and seventh years.

Disclaimer: Is it necessary to repeat all this crap? I don't own Harry Potter and its characters. Only JKR does. This story is merely my own imagination…

Chapter 1

"Let the fun begin!" Dumbledore announced, looking delighted at all the excitement in the great hall.

The first band ascended the steps to the teachers' table and started to play. Harry was wearing dress robes made of silk while Ron was wearing those made to look like the muggle tuxedo. And as for Ginny, she was wearing a dress like in her third year, during the Yule Ball. She looked stunningly beautiful, in her robes of baby blue. Ron gave the cue as drummer. Harry strummed his rock guitar like his life depended on it. Ginny was playing the bells.

Hermione stood in the crowd, cheering along with her fellow Gryffindors. After playing their whole repertoire of songs, they bowed and next on stage was Draco's band. Harry went up to Hermione and asked, "How was it?" Hermione gave her a reassuring smile. It was all that was needed to assure him.

Draco was drummer, Luna was playing the guitar, Ernie was playing the bells and Katie was playing the chimes. Draco tested the microphone and then gave the cue.

"You led me through the obstacles of my life.

We solved all our problems together.

One day, I decided to make my feelings for you known…

You accepted them, thus this perfect relationship.

I loved you like no tomorrow…

And all that I received in return was this… nothingness.

I didn't want to believe the fact that we just weren't meant to be.

You finally ditched me after a week.

I know it is for the best that we stay as best friends.

But it takes a minute to like someone,

An hour to love someone and

A lifetime to forget someone…"

As Draco ended his song in a drum solo, he glanced at Hermione. She was in Harry's arms, getting emotional about the song. A surge of jealousy went through him. Then, along with his band members, he gave a bow, catching her eye. 'He is certainly stunning…' Hermione thought silently. That thought about him came to her as a surprise. She gave him a smile, which she didn't expect to. But, he gave her one in return, which surprised her even more.

The weird sisters were welcomed to play their songs as the students went into the dancing mode. Harry almost grabbed Hermione to dance with him as the song started. Then, as she went to the table to get drinks after half an hour, Draco went up to her.

"May I have the next dance?"

"Certainly, Malfoy," she replied.

She didn't know that someone was watching her closely, jealousy filling his heart… It wasn't Harry…