Chapter 4 of Now You Know

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Hermione watched as people after people were paired up in front of everyone. She was waiting on number 26. Finally it was called. She didn't look around, she just walked straight forward. When she reached the high table she smiled at the teachers and turned to find none other than Draco Malfoy once again. Dumbledore chuckled merrily. Hermione turned and looked at him with a look of shock on her face. He mouthed 'House Unity' to her. She shook her head and took Draco's offered arm. They went to the dance floor and waited until the rest of the couples had been made up. Then music started playing softly.

Hermione looked up into Draco's steely eyes and smiled ever so slightly, "Good luck to us."

"Yes," he smirked. "Good luck to us."

Hermione rested her left hand on his shoulder and her right in his and together they began the waltz. Draco began whispering in Hemione's ear, "Why do you keep hiding yourself from me? Why are you scared?"

"I don't want this wonderful night to end before it is supposed to," she whispered back. The truth of the words hitting her rather hard. She ducked her head and continued in step with Draco. He was an exceptional dancer. She knew that she was because in the muggle world she was in a dancing academy for the summer. She could dance in just about any style that was thrown at her. She felt Draco's hand leave her hip and come beneath her chin and he lifted it effortlessly.

"It doesn't have to," he gently kissed her for the second time. Hermione's eyes got large and she backed away.

"Yes, it will," she placed his hand back at her hip. "Can we please just dance?"

"Of course," Draco was utterly confounded. He had never had a woman deny him a request and not want to get closer to him. "You are a wonderful dancer."

"Thank you," she replied quietly. "You are very good yourself."

"My father made me learn for formal parties," when Hermione nodded he frowned. "Are you alright?"

She looked up and put a fake smiled on her face, "Yes, I'm quite alright."

He shook his head and pulled her closer, "Since this is all that you will allow us to have, let's enjoy tonight."

Hermione smiled at him truthfully this time, "That would be wonderful."

Draco smiled into her hair as he pulled her even closer. The next song was a faster paced song. Hermione looked up at Draco and grinned, "Can you dance?"

"Of course I can!" he looked slightly offended before he grinned. "Shall we salsa?"

Hermione giggled and took his hand. Together they performed the intricate steps of the salsa to the fast paced music. All of the other students were standing there watching stunned. They had never seen anyone dance like that. Hermione's dress somehow became shorter and less poofy. She shrugged and continued with the rigorous steps. The song ended and her dress returned to it's natural length and poofyiness.(not a word i know!) She smiled up at Draco happily.

"Thank you," she said slightly out of breath. "That was wonderful!"

He grinned and leaned down to kiss her. She closed her eyes and let his soft lips softly brush hers. She sighed and backed up. They turned to find the entire student body that was at the ball clapping. Hermione turned bright red and smiled. Draco simply bowed and waved. Hermione rolled her eyes and then looked to the teachers table. All of them had their mouths hanging slightly agape. She began to laugh uncontrollably.

Suddenly Dumbledore stood up and spoke, "Our winning couple is number 26!"

The Hall erupted in applause once more. Draco turned to Hermione and smirked before lifting her in the air, "How is this for enjoying the night?"

Hermione giggled and clung onto Draco's muscular arms for support, "It's absolutely perfect!"

He grinned and sat her on her feet, "We have a spotlight dance, if I'm not mistaken." He led her to a small platform that was three feet above the normal floor. She assumed that it was so that the rest of the couples could see them. Music began to softly play and Hermione recognized the muggle music immediately. It was 'If I had one wish by Ray J. She smiled, she loved this song.

Draco pulled Hermione ever closer and kissed her forehead. She spoke softly, "I wish that this night never had to end."

He held her tighter, "We can make it last forever if you'll tell me who you are."

She shook her head, "No it wouldn't. It would end in a bad way. Not good like it will this way."

He watched as another tear made it's path from under the mask, "Don't cry."

She looked up at him and spoke softly, "Thank you for everything, Draco. I never thought that I would be the kind of girl that would get a night like this."

He smiled at her softly, "You're welcome. What year are you in?"

His eyes bore into hers and she gave into this little question, "Seventh."

His eyes lit up, "So I do know you?"

"Yes," she let her head fall again. "At least you know of me, very well."

He frowned, "What are you talking about."

"It doesn't matter," she smiled up at him brokenly. The song ended and Hermione stepped back from Draco. "Thank you again for tonight. It was wonderful."

He bowed to her and kissed her hand, "I assure you, the pleasure was all mine."

She turned and fled. She knew that if she stayed he would figure out who she was. She looked back to see Draco staring after her. She turned and ran all the way back to her room. She undressed and put the dress in her closet with the mask, and shoes. She did a little spell that disguised it incase someone looked through her closet. She undid her hair and then flung herself on her bed and cried.

Hope that you all liked it! Pleae RR! Love, Jess