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Draco POV

Blasted Granger.

Why does she have to be such a damn tease!

First she kisses me and pulls away before I even realise what she's doing and then she just completely fakes it, and now and I'm pacing about like a freaking mental patient. Bloody women. I don't even like her, I can't stand her, she's just… hot. I can't help but have a certain infatuation with the girl, I suppose it started in third year, well that's when she got my respect. I mean not many people just flat out punch a Malfoy, and then at the Yule Ball, I have to admit she looked stunning, everything about her was perfect that night, her hair, her make up, her dress, the way she danced, she was just beautiful. Maybe I should stop now I my father would turn in his grave if he knew what I was thinking. It's unlawful. She hates me, and I hate her.

I walk up to my bedroom and strip down to my boxers, maybe sleep will help get her off my mind, I close my eyes and soon fall into a peaceful slumber, but not without that damn muggleborn on my mind.


Hermione POV

I woke up at seven the next morning to a tapping at my window, I opened the curtains to find Professor McGonagall's owl, I took the note and fed the owl and proceeded to my bed to read to letter.

Miss Granger,

Both you and Mr Malfoy are expected to hold a year prefect meeting in your common room at two this afternoon to begin plans for this years Christmas Ball. You are to choose a theme and give each set of prefects jobs. Mr Malfoy has already been informed and I expect you both to be in your common for said time to conduct the meeting.

Headmistress McGonagall.

Oh what joy. I have to spend another excruciating hour in the presence of Draco Malfoy, sometimes I really hate being Head Girl. At least I know he wont talk to me. I still can't get over the look on his face last night, Merlin it was priceless, I can't believe he actually thought I would kiss him. I mean what does he take me for? What does he take himself for? Does he honestly think he's that irresistible. Then again with the girls here calling him the Slytherin Sex God. Is it any wonder his ego gets bigger by the day, and he actually had the cheek to call Terry a prat. He may have a bit of a reputation when it comes to girls but nothing major. Anyway people change, right? Oh damn that Slytherin twit for making me question him. Terry's a good guy everyone knows that. Bloody Malfoy.


It was quarter to two, lunch was nearly over, and it was almost time for the Prefect meeting to begin. I said my goodbye's to Harry and Ron as they went to Defence against the Dark Arts, and slowly made my way to Hell. That's right I have come to realise that's what time with Malfoy is… pure and utter HELL!

Upon reaching the common room, I said the password and entered to find Malfoy had not arrived. Trust that idiot to be late the Prefects will be here any minute, he's Head Boy for goodness sake, some example he's setting.

Five more minute's passed and there was a knock on the portrait door. Allowing the door to open, the prefects from each house came through the portrait.

"Sit down everyone, as you can see the Head Boy has not yet arrived, so we shall have to start the - " I started to say but I was interrupted with the portrait door opening once again, and the Head Boy walking in.

"Now, now Granger no need to be so quick, I'm here now so no worries." he smirked, and I could've sworn I saw Romilda Vane swoon. Seriously do the girls in this school have absolutely no taste, it's pathetic.

"Well since that you are finally here Malfoy, I suppose we can actually get started with this meeting." I said frowning as he took his seat next to me.

"So as I'm sure you are all aware this year Headmistress McGonagall has decided this year we are to have a Christmas Masquerade Ball. Today we will be deciding on a theme for the Masquerade and also the Head Boy and I" I said nodding towards Malfoy

"will be giving out jobs to you, as to help the planning. Now do any of you have any idea's for a theme?" I asked

"How about a Cocktail Theme? Suit's and tie's for the boy's, Sparkly short dresses for the girls e could even have waiter's." It was Hannah Abbott who spoke up, but she was quickly interrupted by Pansy Parkinson.

"Suit's and ties? You have got to be kidding me after studying and wearing a shirt and tie do you really think any lad will want to wear them again for a ball, everyone will want to let loose. I know you're a Hufflepuff Abbott but I thought you would have some sense. Although I am a fan of short dresses" she added looking at Malfoy and batting her eyelashes. Merlin will someone please by that girl a clue, everyone already knows she's a slut she doesn't need to make it anymore obvious.

"Excuse me Pansy but could you not respond to people's idea's like that as everyone is entitled to voice them."

"Whatever Granger" she replied rolling her eyes at me. Pure cheek of her.

"Pansy…" Malfoy voiced warningly.

"Well how about Saint's and Sinners?" announced Ginny.

"What do you mean Gin?"

"Saint's and sinners, like Angles and Devils you get to choose if whether you want to be good or bad for the night, if you choose good, you will dress in white, if you want to be bad it's red and black, with a mask of course. It will give everyone a chance to be who they really are for a night without the embarrassment because they will have a mask so no one will know who they are."

"That's actually a really good idea Ginny" I said truly amazed by my best friends idea, "What do you think Malfoy?"

"I guess it could work, does anyone disagree with using Saints and Sinners as a theme?"

There was a chorus of No's from the Prefect's and I could see Ginny's face light up. It really was a perfect idea.

"What about you Parkinson? Is it 'let loose' enough for you" I asked sarcastically.

"I guess so" she replied defeated.

"Good well that's agreed then, all that's left is to assign you all jobs. Hufflepuff' prefect's are in charge of decorations, Slytherins you are to sort out posters, notices and banners I want them all around the school." I told them.

"Ravenclaw prefect's you can conduct some house meeting's, I want you to go to each common room and explain the theme of the ball. Granger and I will tell McGonagall so the portraits know to let you in, Gryffindor's you are in charge of Hogsmeade trips, you need to speak to the shop keepers so they know the students are coming. You are to annouce at breakfast tomorrow that there will four weekly trips starting in two weeks." Malfoy said. It was amazing really he actually did do a good job at these meetings I'm starting to see why McGonagall chose him. Shame he's an ass.

"Well I think that's everything you can all leave now for your next class, and I want a progress report at next week's meeting." I concluded. After all the prefect's had left I packed up my things up to get ready for Double Potions.

"Make sure your on time for the next meeting Malfoy." I called out as I left the common room. Stupid Slytherin.


Sitting down in the Great Hall for dinner I found only Ginny to be there and Harry and Ron no where to be seen, strange really it wasn't like my red headed best friend to miss dinner. I was about to ask Gin if she knew where they were, when I saw them enter the Great Hall… with Terry Boot.

"Hey Mione" greeted Ron as the three boy's say down

"Hope you don't mind if I join you Hermione? Harry and Ron asked me to they said you wouldn't mind because you already told them I was taking you to Hogsmeade on Saturday." Terry said smiling at me. Malfoy was defiantly wrong about him he wasn't a prat he was a complete gentleman.

"No of course not Terry your welcome to join us" I replied smiling back at him

"So Mione' have you told the guys about the Christmas Ball."

"Oh you know what Gin I havent." I turned my head towards the boys and proceeded to tell them about McGonagall's idea for the Ball and the theme Ginny came up with.

"Well at least I wont have to find another date this time we all know how well that turned out last time" said Ron, we all laughed at this remembering his and Harry's disastrous date with the Patil twins.

"Well I better head back to the Ravenclaw table." announced Terry as he stood up, "I'll see you guys later." he said to Harry, Ron and Ginny, and then turned to me.

"See you later Hermione" and then he kissed me on the cheek. He carried on smiling as I blushed profusely.

"See you later Terry".

Turning round to see if anyone had noticed my eyes found a certain blonde Slytherin, his face showing an emotion I wasn't used to seeing on him, I was sure it was jelousy, but it was gone before I could be certain and he looked away from me.

A/N - my longest chapter so far, I am proud.

I'd like to thank monkey97 for their help on this chapter, I hope you all like it since it wasn't originally what I wrote. My crappy laptop decided to delete all the work I did through the week so I had to spend to whole day rewriting the whole chapter, it wasn't easy I'm telling you. Anyway please review they are my inspiration J.

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