A/N: Thanks for the comments! Sorry I haven't updated this in a while!
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Hermione turned slowly toward Ron. He was already rather red.
" He kissed you?" Harry asked, trying to stay calm.
Hermione nodded, " Yes, but it's alright. Nothing else happened. "
" HE KISSED YOU! HOW IS THAT ALRIGHT? I'M GOING TO MURDER THAT FERRET. MALFOY IS AS GOOD AS DEAD. WHERE IS HE? I WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THIS NOW. I'LL DUAL HIM! YES, THAT'S IT! NEXT TIME I SEE HIM, I'LL..."
Hermione sighed as Ron finally was at a loss for words. Harry had suprisingly stayed calm. Hermione was realized that at least one of her friends hadn't exploded. Ron, on the other hand, was going to be a wreck for a few days. Hermione already knew that this little episode wouldn't be the last.
" You're alright, aren't you?" Harry asked, concerned.
" Yes. Hey, let's go back to the Gryffindor common room. I'm starting to feel uncomfortable just standing here. "
Harry nodded and pulled at Ron's sleeve. Ron brushed Harry's hand away forcefully and walked behind them, moodily.
" Do you want to stay in the Gryffindor common room tonight? " Harry asked.
" No, I'll be alright. Staying there would only let Malfoy know that he'd gotten under my skin. Thanks anyway!" Hermione said, appreciating Harry's concern.
They entered the common room and found it in the same state as when Hermione had first come up there looking for them. Every Gryffindor was still lying about, lazy from the relaxing weather. Ron threw himself into a chair, crossing his arms other his chest. Hermione rolled her eyes and sat down on a loveseat by Harry. They didn't say anything at first. Both Harry and Hermione were still afraid Ron would snap and cause another seen.
Finally, Hermione got up from the couch, "I think I'm going to go to the library. I'll see you both later, okay?"
Harry nodded as Hermione turned and left the room. Outside of the portrait, Hermione headed for the owlery. She hadn't wanted to go to the library in the first place. Saying she wanted to go to the owlery would have provoked question so she had decided upon telling them she was going to the library. It wasn't uncommon for her to spend hours in the library on weekends so she knew they would ask question about that.
Hermione entered the owlery and got out a piece of parchment. Usually she wrote her letters before entering the owlery but today she hadn't had much choice.
Fred and George,
Thanks, but I think I can handle him. He's not so horrible. Okay, he is, but I'm not going to let him know I think that.
PS. Thanks for the sugar quills! I didn't think anyone noticed that I like those when I'm a bit stressed out. That was very thoughtful.
Much thanks to my devoted fans,
Hermione
Hermione sealed the parchment in an envelope and called to one of the school owls. A large, tawny owl flew down to her and let her tie her message to its leg. The bird flew off with her message and Hermione turned to leave the owlery. As she walked through the halls, she thought about where to go. She finally decided that she would go back the Head's house and take a nap. The lackadaisical was starting to affect her as it had the Gryffindors. She walked patiently to the portrait of the Pale Lady and Child.
" Sugar quills", Hermione told it. She couldn't help but laugh. Sugar quills seemed to be haunting her. She decided she'd have one once she got into her room. Se stepped though the portrait hole and entered the common room. Hermione sighed. Malfoy was sitting on one of the couches.
" We have to plan a dance", he informed her. "Since you were not here. I decided to go ahead and start planning it. It's quite interesting."
Hermione rolled her eyes, "What have you planned?"
Draco smiled wickedly, "A masquerade."
Hermione frowned, "I would have thought that was a bit to Muggle for your taste."
" Their sort of masquerade is. I'm going to set new rule to improve upon the Muggle's tasteless ways. First, there will be no masks. "
Hermione's frown deepened, "Does that not ruin the whole purpose of having a masquerade?"
Draco sneered, "It would if we were not wizards. Before you so rudely interrupted, I was going to add that we would be taking Polyjuice Potions instead. You must keep one part of yourself the same, so I'm going to follow the ways of a masquerade and make it mandatory that you keep your eyes the way they are."
Hermione couldn't help but smile, "That's actually a pretty good idea. Wow! I didn't think such things were possible!"
Draco rolled his eyes, "I'm not dumb, Granger. I've already cleared everything with the headmaster and the dance has been scheduled to take place in two months."
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Hermione,
Glad you still like sugar quills. We hope they keep your sanity. But it would be rather fun if you did lose maybe a bit. That would be awesome! Just think, we could be just as crazy as your good old headmaster. Lemon Drops!!
The drooling fan boys,
Fred and George
Hermione smiled as she opened the letter from Fred and George. She decided to write a letter back to them since the owl that had delivered the letter was still perched on her windowsill.
Fred and George,
Thanks! Your letter gave me a much-needed laugh. I had one of the sugar quills. Are you sure you did not do anything to them? Even though they are made of sugar, it was much sweeter than I remembered them to be. I also felt unusually light after eating it.
Thanks a million,
Hermione
Hermione gave the letter to the owl and it flew away. Refreshed after her nap, Hermione went down into the common room. Not surprised, she found Malfoy still down there. The weather seemed to be affecting him as well. Hermione walked past him, hoping to go unnoticed.
" Dumbledore is announcing the dance at dinner. We'd best not be late", Malfoy called from behind her.
Hermione nodded to show that she was listening. She looked at her clock. It was already 6:00 PM. Dinner would be starting soon.
"We should go down now, Granger. "
Hermione turned around and looked at him, "Fine. Let's go then."
Malfoy and Hermione exited the common room together. Hermione walked quickly, not wanting to walk to the Great Hall with him. Luckily, Malfoy didn't seem to want to walk with her either. He took his time going down the stairs. Hermione found Ron and Harry easily and sat down next to them. Ron eyed her, still a little moody.
" Dumbledore is going to announce a dance before dinner starts. Malfoy planned it. Suprisingly, it doesn't sound too bad. "
Harry nodded. Ron stiffened slightly, holding back from saying anything. Hermione was about to say more when Dumbledore stood up and commanded everyone's attention.
" The Head Boy and Girl have been asked to plan a dance and the theme is to be a masquerade. There are a few rules that go along with this theme. First, students will take Polyjuice potions to disguise themselves. Professor Snape will help you make these potions during Potions class. You will have to keep your eyes the same. You will learn this from Charms.
This dance is for all years. When you are choosing whom you will be changing into, keep in mind that you can only change into a person from your own year and same gender. The dress code is the same as it always is. All will wear dress robes. If you forget any of the rules, a list of them will be posted about the school. Enjoy!"
The Great Hall emptied with even more noise than usual.
"A Masquerade? Oh my gosh! This is going to be so amazing! I wonder who I should go as.."
" I can't believe they're actually going to let us use Polyjuice potion!"
Hermione smiled while she listened to all the remarks of her classmates. Ron and Harry followed Hermione to her the Heads' common room. Though it had Malfoy in it, it was still more quiet and relaxing than the Gryffindor common room. They had been spending a lot of time in the Heads' house lately. They usual went up to Hermione's room to avoid Malfoy.
" Who are you going as? " Harry asked Hermione as the all took as seat on Hermione bed.
" I'm not quite sure yet. Someone from Ravenclaw, I think. I want to try out being from a different house for one night."
Ron looked up, "Aren't you already from a different house? "
" Well, I live somewhere else, but I'm still a Gryffindor", Hermione answered. " Who will you go as?"
Harry looked pensive, "Perhaps a Slytherin. No one would ever know it was me then. "
Hermione giggled, " And what about you, Ron?"
" I want to go as Harry! " Ron said jokingly. " No, actually I was thinking about going as a Hufflepuff. They didn't exactly say how this would work. How are they going to make sure there aren't fifty Harry Potters running around? "
Hermione pointed at a bulletin in the corner of her room, " We're going to have to tell Snape who we are changing into as we make our potions. He's going to keep track of everyone and make sure there are no doubles."
Harry nodded, " Sounds like this might actually work!"
Lying back on Hermione's bed, Harry closed his eyes, "I wonder who is going to be me. "
" Some lucky guy!" Hermione said, eyeing the skin exposed on Harry's stomach from his shirt riding up as he stretched. " Your face comes included with nice abs. Who ever gets to be you is lucky. "
Harry opened his eyes and looked up at Hermione, " Thanks!"
Hermione blushed for having actually said that. That had been supposed to stay in her head. Ron glanced at the two of them. Harry was staring at Hermione.
"The girl who get to be you is lucky, as well. You're very pretty", Harry said, not taking his eyes away from hers.
Hermione blushed. Ron twitched uncomfortably. His friends were starting to make him feel awkward.
" I'll just.. I'm think I'm going to...Bye!" Ron said as he quickly walked out of the room. Hermione and Harry didn't even look up as he left.
Harry grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her down towards him. Hermione fell next to him, lying on her side. She smiled as Harry cupped the left side of her face.
" You're beautiful", Harry said as he leaned in and kissed Hermione. Hermione melted into the kiss, forgetting everything. Nothing around her existed anymore. In her mind, she wasn't on her bed, but floating in a cloud. Harry lightly bit her bottom lip, getting the reaction he wanted. Hermione gasped and kissed Harry more passionately, sucking his bottom lip slightly. Harry's hand moved away from Hermione's face, brushing down her arm to rest on her hip.
Needing air, they both broke apart. Hermione stared into Harry's brilliant green eyes before something dawned on her.
" HARRY! What about Ginny?!" Hermione asked, alarmed.
Harry smiled, " We broke up the week after school started. She's been going out with Dean again since then. "
Hermione exhaled deeply, " What does this mean then? "
Harry smiled, " I think it means that you should be my girlfriend!"
" Okay!" Hermione said as Harry pulled her into another mind-blowing kiss.
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A/N: Ok, now, here's the point where you push that blue button and tell me what you think!
