Courtney Adams smiled as she held up a dress robe. It was gold and glittery and had silver lining at the sides. And it also had white cuffs.

What do you think of this dress, Ginny?

Ginny Weasley looked up from her diary and grinned.

It looks nice.

Why dont you wear it?

Whatever for?

At the ball thats going to be held tomorrow night.

I already have a dress robe.

No, no, no. Youre not getting the picture. Im helping you, cant you see?

Helping me?

Courtney sighed dramatically.

Seriously Ginny, you can be so dense sometimes. Im helping you to win Harry over! I bet you havent gotten over him yet. Courtney wriggled her eyebrows playfully.

Courtney…" Ginny let out an exasperated sigh.

If I were you, Courtney continued, not taking notice of Ginnys protests. Id snatch him over, right now, right when Hermiones with Mr. Malfoy.

What do you mean? Ginny asked, curious. True, she hadnt gotten over Harry, and she is still mad at Harry. He had used her to spite Hermione when Hermione was supposedly with Ron. Then after finding out that Hermione still loves him, he had cruelly dumped her and went back to Hermiones side. But still, it was hard to resist the darling little boy.

Havent you heard? Hermione Granger has been rumored to dump Harry and go for SEXY Draco Malfoy. Courtney had a dreamy look on her face.

Ginny sat silently, pondering over Courtneys words.

After a while, Ginny asked Courtney. Courtney? I think I may need that dress robe.

At the Ball

Ginny smiled at her reflection. Theres no way Harry could resist her now. She just couldnt believe that her figure lost to Hermiones.

Draco… Im getting dizzy! Hermione protested as Draco swirled her all around the room.

Then Ill just have to be your Prince Charming for the rest of the night. How unlucky. Draco teased as Hermione swatted him on his back.

Well, Prince Charming, Im getting thirsty. Can you please stop your white steed and let me have a drink?

Gladly, my fair Princess.

Hermione chuckled softly as Draco grabbed a goblet of punch from the nearby house-elf who nearly stumbled and fell.

Draco, you big baddie. Hermione chided as Draco laughed. The both of them were now sitting at the royal plush chairs Dumbledore had conjured up for the ball. Hermione saw someone wearing a glittery dress robe coming down the steps. Now theres a pretty one. Hermione thought. Wonder who she is.

As she descended down the stairs, Hermione realized that it was Ginny! Hermione seemed surprised. Ginny had changed a lot since last year. She seldom saw her as Ginny was a year younger than her.

Draco… Ginnys here.

Oh? Draco had come to know about Harry and Ginnys fling through Hermione.

Yeah, she looks so pretty. Hermione said, with a tinge of jealousy.

Ah! Do I sense jealousy, my fair Princess?

Yes… my dear Prince. She sighed, agreeing.

Dont worry, youll always be the best.

Thanks. Hermione smiled, but her smile disappeared as soon as she saw Harry approaching her.

Hermione? he asked, thrusting out a hand.

Hermione looked over to Draco, who gave a look that simply said, Its only a dance. See what Harry wants.

Hermione nodded and let Harry lead her to the dance floor. Hermione sucked in a breath as Harry placed his hand on her waist.

Hermione, Ive missed you so much.

I know, me too, Harry.

But why cant we be together again?

I-

Harry stopped dancing and held Hermiones hands in his. He then placed the ring through one of Hermiones fingers. It looked so beautiful on Hermiones delicate finger, yet she longed to take it off.

Hermione, look me in the eye and tell me that you dont love me anymore.

Feeling challenged, she looked up into Harrys eyes. But she couldnt bring herself to say those words to Harry.

See? You still care.

Of course I do.

Then? Harry pressed on.

Hermione bit her lip, not knowing what to say. Then she just burst out on Harry.

Why cant you just leave me alone?! she yelled she broke free off Harrys grip and ran out towards the lake behind Hogwarts, where she and Draco first kissed.

Harry proceeded to chase after Hermione when Draco stopped him.

Stop, Harry.

Let go of me!

I wont!
Cant you see that she doesnt want you anymore?

I wont give up, Malfoy. Harrys voice turned low and dangerous.

Then Ill make you. Draco took a few menacing steps forward.

Is that a threat?

Yes, it is.

No one has ever threatened me before, Malfoy.

Theres always a first time.

I dont handle threats well.

Draco glared at Harry. Hermione came in again, as she was puzzled why neither Draco nor Harry hadnt come after her, and she wanted to find Draco. she was shocked at the sight in front of her. Draco and Harry were together, fighting!? They were both wrestling on the ground. Draco was already bleeding at the side of the mouth and Harry had a bruise already forming.

Stop! Stop! but her voice couldnt be heard over the noise the rest of the people were making. Fight! Fight! the crowd chorused. Wheres Dumbledore? Oh, no, they had a staff meeting! Hermione thought desperately.

Hermione rushed forward to stop the fight, to pull both of them apart before somebody got hurt in the fight. However, during the fight, no one had seen her, not even Draco or Harry. They were too busy fighting. As she stooped down to stop the fight, a leg had appeared out of nowhere and kicked her at the side instead. She fell back and prepared herself for the fall when she felt a pair of strong arms supporting the small of her back. It was Dean Thomas. Thanks. She stumbled for the right words to say.

She looked at the sight in front of her, and shouted like she never shouted before.

STOP IT! STOP IT! the crowd stopped their chanting upon her shouting and Draco and Harry finally realized that Hermione was there.

STOP FIGHTING! YOURE BOTH ANIMALS AND I DONT WANT TO HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE BOTH OF YOU! she yelled as she removed the ring from her finger and threw it on the ground. It fell with a tinkling sound and it echoed through the Great Hall.

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