Hermione woke up really early t an owl tapping on her window. 'I wonder who this is from' she thought as she let the owl in.
My darling niece,
I am so glad to say that even through these past events you have been named Head Girl! I also have so bad news because you have a different image and name you will take on the roll as a transfer student and have to be resorted. I hope this doesn't cause too much trouble with the students for I fear with you being a 'transfer' student they will not be happy with your Head status. But do not worry dear child I will figure everything out, enjoy the rest of your summer and have fun. See you at the ball
Love Uncle Albus
Hermione was too confused to go back to sleep so she decided to throw on a sweatshirt and go down to the kitchens. Upon arriving she saw Draco sitting at the bar eating breakfast 'well damn that just makes things better. You know what who cares this is my house he can't stop me from doing anything' she thought as she walked in from the door way "morning" she said as she walked past him "Morning" he said groggily "I trust you slept well" "Not really Blaise is a horrible bed mate" "oh" "yeah he talks in his sleep really badly, he kept saying stuff about some chick being Voldemort's daughter." Once he said that Hermione's eyes went wide and she dropped the bottle of mile she had been holding to porn in her cereal. She quickly whipped around to face Draco who was watching her very curiously. "What did you say" she said hoping she had heard him wrong. "Blaise was talking about the Dark Lord's daughter in his sleep" "did he say her name?" "No" he said as he watched her visibly relax. "Oh ok" she said as she let out a breath she didn't even know she had been holding. "So why are you up so early?" she asked Draco "oh I got a letter from Hogwarts" "that's nice" "yeah. Why are you up so early?" "I always get up this early" she replied. "so Zena I know you don't really like me and I have no clue why but I propose a truce so we can have fun this summer and so Blaise won't be on edge whenever we are around each other" "well I guess that could work" she said as she stuck her hand out for him to shake. "We should probably get back upstairs before they think we've been kidnapped" Draco said as he let go of Hermione's hand. "I agree" she said as she put her bowl in the sink. They walked back to Hermione's wing in silence. As they got to their respective doors they turned to each other and said see you later as they walked into their rooms.
"Where have you been?" "Wow Ginny you sound so much like your mother! But to answer your question I was in the kitchen eating breakfast. Now get up we are meeting Pansy in two hours" Hermione said as she walked into her closet to find an outfit. "oh Mione I am so jealous! You have such amazing clothes" Ginny said as she helped Hermione. "would you like to borrow some? I mean we are the same size" "Do you really mean it?" "Of course Gin! What are friends for if you can't go shopping in their closet." "that is so true" Ginny said as she picked out a light blue sundress with a white belt. "Oh Hermione this is just lovely!" "Gin that looks wonderful on you!" she squealed as she held up a peach colored sundress for herself. "Hermione that makes your eyes really standout" "you think so Gin?" "Hermione have I ever steered you wrong?" Ginny asked and Hermione replied with an 'are you kidding me look' "I mean besides that one time when I said we should sneak out of the Burrow" "uh-huh, there was more than just that on time" "oh alright you win! But your eyes really do pop" "thanks Gin" Hermione said as they were putting the finishing touches on their hair and make-up. KNOCK KNOCK they heard on Hermione's connecting door. "Come in" Hermione replied as she was slipping on a pair of nude colored Roman sandals. "Wow" said Blaise "Ginny you look amazing" "Why thank you Blaise" she said as her cheeks grew pink "you look wonderful also" she told him (He had on khaki pants and a navy blue polo). He then turned to Hermione "my dear cousin you also look wonderful" "thanks Blaisey! Where is Malfoy?" "Still fixing his hair." "ok good come in and shut the door" "why? Whats up?" "are you aware that you talk in your sleep?" "no who told you that?" "Malfoy did this morning. He also told me that you were talking about the Dark Lord's daughter in your sleep" she noticed that Blaise's normally tan face was extremely pale "oh shit Mione I am so sorry!" "its ok you didn't say a name. thank god for that" "phew" Blaise sighed "we should probably get going we don't want to be late. I'll go get Drake" "We will meet you down stairs" said Hermione as Blaise walked back to the guest room. "So Mione when were you going to tell me you saw Malfoy this morning" "I didn't plan on it, it didn't seem relevant" "of course it didn't" said Ginny with a very Slytherin smirk of her own. "Oh I got a letter from Uncle Albus today" "what did he have to say?" "I made Head Girl! Even though I am coming in as a transfer student and I have to be resorted" "that great Hermione except the resorting stuff!" "I know right! I cant wait to tell mom" Hermione said beamingly. "cant wait to tell me what Darling" Hermione's mother said as she walked in the room "I made Head Girl!" "Oh that's wonderful! We will have to go out to dinner to celebrate! Make sure you girls pick up dinner dresses while you are out and don't be too hard on the boys" Anne said as she walked over to the fireplace and flooed to Isabella's. As soon as the fire place was empty the boys came in the room "took you long enough" the girls said together and then started to giggle. "well someone took their happy pills this morning" Draco said quietly to Blaise. Once the girls calmed themselves Blaise asked if they were ready and both nodded their heads that they were. "ok Ginny you come with me and Zena can go with Drake. That way we don't get lost and so you have protection with you at all times." Blaise said as he and Ginny smirked at each other and went in the fireplace. "well you look lovely" Draco said once they were alone "thank you. You look lovely as well" and he did he had on khaki pants and a white polo. "well lets go" Said Draco as he offered his arm for Hermione to take and led her to the fireplace. "Zena would you like to go to lunch with me tomorrow?" he asked as they stepped out of the fireplace at the Leaky Cauldron. "you mean like a date?" "if that's what you want to call it then yes" "I don't know Draco. It doesn't seem like a good idea." "why not?" he said sounding offended "because there is a lot you don't know about me and I'm not sure if I trust you enough to tell you. Please don't be mad at me, I just hope you can understand" "well how am I supposed to get to know you and get you to trust me if you wont even give me a chance" he hissed "Draco I'm sorry I really am, but…" "but what? What do I have to do to get you to have one date with me?" "I just I don't know ok. Let me think about it and I will let you know if I'll go on a date with you. Besides why are you so hell bent on going out with me?" "Because Zena you aren't like the other girls I've dated. You're smart, pretty, and you care so much about people" "wow Draco you can tell that much about me even though we just met yesterday" "yes the way you talk to Blaise and Ginny and the way you defended Granger even though you don't know her." "Oh I guess I never realized I was that easy to read" "you aren't but reading people is one of my many hidden talents" "Hidden talents huh? I guess I'll have to keep you around so you can show them to me" she said as they finally found Blaise, Ginny, Pansy, and Pansy's boyfriend Antonio. "Wow this place is really crowded" Hermione said as she walked up to the group. "now that we are all here lets go outside and figure out where we are going first" Pansy said as she led the group outdoors. The street was less crowded than the shop but there were still people everywhere. "SO girls since this is your day where would you like to go?" Antonio asked them. "ooh I like him already" Hermione whispered to Pansy. "well there is this great dress shop down the street called 'Belle' would you like to go there?" "wow I've heard of 'Belle' it's a great store I'm in" said Ginny "me too" replied Hermione. The group started to walk towards the shop when two familiar faces came around the corner. "Ginny! Is that you! Wow you look incredible" said Lavender. "Ginny did you get invited to the ball?" asked Pavarti. "yeah I did we are actually about to go look for dresses would you two like to join us?" "Most defiantly!" the girls said together. "Oh my you look absolutely gorgeous" Pavarti said to Hermione "thank you I am Hermione nice to meet you" she said hoping that Draco didn't catch on. "Oh my god! Hermione, Lavender that's Hermione!" she squealed 'well so much for him not finding out' Hermione thought. "Hermione how are you? It's so good to see you!" "I've been great. How have you girls been?" "Lav has been staying over at my house so we can get ourselves ready for the ball but other than that we've been shopping a lot" "Vacationing a lot" "guy watching a lot" they said as all the girls started to laugh, while the guys look miserable. The group finally reached the shop and were immediately greeted upon entering. "Hello my name is Clarice and what can I help you with today?" "Hello Clarice my friends and I are in need of dresses for a Welcome Back ball" replied Pansy. "Ok let me get some dressing rooms set up, feel free to look around and let me know if I can be any further assistance." "We sure will" replied Hermione. The five girls then broke off and went in search of dresses while the three guys sat in the chairs by the dressing rooms while they waited for the girls. "So Drake I noticed you and Z are getting along better" "What can I say she cant resist me" he said with a smirk. Little did he know Hermione heard what he said and smacked him upside the head and walked away "yeah she sure cant resist you alright" said Blaise chuckling "and by the way don't ever talk about my cousin that way again" "alright Blaise chill. Don't get all protective on me here." "Sorry Drake I just don't want to see her get hurt especially by you" "I know, I promise she is different" "So Draco what were you two talking about when you walk up in the Leaky Cauldron?" asked Antonio. "Oh well I asked her to go on a date with me tomorrow and she said that she would think about it" Draco replied not looking at Blaise. "Drake man what the hell are you doing?" "I want to get to know her." "is that all? So your intentions are purely platonic?" "For once Blaise yes they are. I know you would castrate me if it was anything else" "I'm glad you know me so well Drake" Blaise said as the girls started to pile into the dressing rooms. The girls were in three different dressing rooms: Lavender and Pavarti in one, Hermione and Ginny in another, and Pansy in the last. They didn't intentionally leave Pansy out she just had the most dresses. As the girls tried on their dresses one by one the guys gave them their thoughts on the dresses. Twelve dresses later the guys only commented on the ones they really liked or looked really slutty. Eventually they all found their dresses: Lavender's dress was a royal blue dress in a mermaid style with a sweetheart neckline. the dress was shapely till it got to just above her knees and flared out from there giving it its mermaid shape. The neckline and where the dress started to flare was lined in crystals. Pavarti's dress was a crimson red dress with an A-line style. The bodice of the dress was lined in gold beading The dress formed to her body and when it got to her mid-thigh the dress fell loosely to the floor. Pansy's dress was an orange almost peach in color one shoulder dress. The dress stopped just above her knees. The dress has orange and silver beading along the neckline and shoulder of the dress, it has an orange cinched belt and below the belt the skirt of the dress poofs out with a layer few layers of Toole. Ginny's dress was similar to Pansy's in style but mothering else. She got a one shoulder dress in apple green. The bodice is layered in olive green sequins and the skirt is a satin apple green. The dress also has a cinched belt around the waist in the same fabric as the skirt. You can also see hints of the black Toole underneath her dress and the dress stops at her knees. Hermione's dress was a silver floor length dress with an empire waist. The dress has a low cut halter top, the dress from the waist up is decked out in crystals. And the satin fabric of the skirt looks like liquid silver.
Once the girls got their dresses and accessories for the ball Hermione and Ginny still had to get dinner dresses. They sent the rest of the group to the ice-cream parlor and told them that they would meet them there. Blaise and of course Draco stayed behind with Hermione and Ginny because both feared the wrath of both Hermione's and Blaise's mother. "Blaise" Ginny said "do you want to help me pick out a dress for tonight?" "Sure I can come lend me great fashion advice." He replied as he got up from the chair he was sitting in. "SO Draco I guess that means you can help me. If you want to" Hermione said as Blaise walked off to help Ginny "I guess I can help. It beats sitting all by myself" he replied standing up and following her to the nearest rack of dresses. "So Zena" he started "yeah" she said urging him to go on "what color are you wanting to wear tonight" he said after long consideration to ask her about the date. "um how about a pink one" she said with a lopsided smile as they started looking for the perfect pink dress. "What about bubblegum pink?" he asked holding out a dress for her to look at. "Oh Draco that dress is beautiful!" The dress was a strapless dress that reached just above her knees. The bodice of the dress was covered with silver sequins but you could still see the bubblegum pick fabric underneath. The wait of the dress had a tight belt with a bow on the left side towards the bottom of the belt and above the bow were more silver sequins. The skirt of the dress was made up of several layers of toile making the skirt flare out. "Let's go try it on." She said as she walked to the dressing rooms. Draco sat back in the chair as she went to try on the dress. "Draco" she called poking her head out of the curtain of the dressing room "Yeah" he replied "Do you mind coming to zip me up?" she asked shyly. "Sure" he said as he walked over to where she was. He zipped the dress and she turned around to face him. "wow Zena this dress looks better on you than it does on the hanger." "thanks Draco" she said blushing and looking down. He then reached out to her with his finder and lifted her head up to look him in the eyes. "you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen" he said as he leaned down to brush his lips against hers. The pair jumped apart when they heard someone clear their throat. They looked over towards the chairs and saw Ginny and Blaise. "what do you think?" Hermione asked as she twirled around. "Oh Z that dress looks beautiful on you" Ginny gushed. "thanks Draco picked it out" she said smiling up at him. He returned the smile then looked at Blaise who was almost glaring at him. "Well I just paid for my stuff let's get you some shoes and get out of here" Ginny said noticing the tension between the boys. As soon as they left the dress shop they had enough time to say goodbye to the others and get back to Hermione's to get ready. "Oh Gin I can't wait to see your dress!" exclaimed Hermione as they walked to the Leaky Cauldron. They were just about to step into the fireplace when Blaise pulled Hermione back and told Draco and Ginny to go ahead. "What do you think you are doing" Blaise screeched quietly "what are you talking about I am not doing anything other than what everyone has been telling me to do" "no one told you to kiss him!" "why are you so mad about! You knew this would happen. Isn't that why you and Ginny have been going off together all day?" "We wanted you to give him a chance not play tonsil hockey with him" "fine what do you want me to say I'm sorry and it will never happen again?" "no I want you to be careful. You of all people should know what he is like" "you're right I do and the person I see now isn't the person I saw for the past six years Blaise! You of all people should know that he has changed." Hermione said as tears started to fall from her eyes. "Oh Hermione" he said bring her to him "I'm sorry I guess I just overreacted. I don't want to see you get hurt and I've seen him hurt so many people. I just didn't want you to be his next conquest." Blaise said as he hugged her tightly. "you ok?" "he said looking down to meet her now emerald green eyes "yeah" she replied. "I don't think I will ever get used to your eyes changing color" he said with a sad smile. "you and Ginny should come on the date with Draco and I tomorrow" "um how about not. Ginny and I kinda have a date of our own." He said sheepishly. "Blaise that great she said as they stepped into the fireplace. "so you're ok with me dating Ginny?" "of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?" "well after the way I just reacted I figured you would get upset. But now I can see why you were always the greatest friend anyone could ever have" "Blaise just because my name and appearance have changed doesn't mean I have" she replied quietly. "well I guess I better go tell Draco about our Date and go get ready. I would ask you to come but it might raise a suspicion to Draco about what we are celebrating" "what are you celebrating?" "did Ginny not tell you" "no she said it was your news and you would tell me" "oh I made Head Girl even as a transfer student" "Wicked" he said "now go get ready." He said as he gently pushed her towards the door. She stuck her tongue out at him in reply. "Remember what Drake said last night about that" he called as she ran up the stairs.
Hermione knocked on the door to the guest room. Draco opened the door shirtless. 'Oh heaven help me' she thought beaming. "Zena?" he asked when he saw her "what do I owe this visit to?" he asked opening the door wider so she could come in. 'damn she looks so fucking hot!' he thought as she walked past him into the room 'nice ass too' he added as an afterthought. Hermione turned around with a smirk to rival Draco's on her face "is my ass that infatuating?" she asked 'damn' he thought as he walked right in front of her. "everything about you is infatuating" he said huskily. "is that so" she said running her hands up his toned abs and chest to place her hands around his neck. "I like where this is heading" he said as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "you never did answer my question" Draco pointed out. "oh that" she said with a smile on her face "remember what we were talking about in the Leaky Cauldron?" "Hmm? We talked about a lot. What to refresh my memory?" he asked as he looked down at her. "I guess I could" she said as she stood on her tip toes and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. "Oh now I remember. So this is about the date?" "you would be correct Mr. Malfoy" "so whats your answer?" "you tell me she said as she pulled her hands off is neck and down his rock hard chest and abdomen. She then started to walk to the connecting door. She stopped when she got to the door and turned around to see Draco staring at her with eyes full of hope. She then winked at him and by the time she started to turn the doorknob he was behind her with his strong arms wrapped around her "Oh no you don't" he said "Draco I have to go get ready for dinner" she said turning around in his arms. He then pushed his body against hers so she was leaning against the door for support "I want you to say it" he whispered in her ear. 'omg! What have I gotten myself into. Oh those washboard abs felt so good!' she thought as she bit her bottom lip in temptation. He then started to nibble on her ear "come on Zena. Say it for me" he whispered between nibbles. "yes" she moaned breathily when he reached her sweet spot. As soon as she said it he started to back off of her but she wouldn't have any of that. She help him by the belt loops on his pants and whispered "kiss me" in his ear. She didn't have to tell Draco twice. He leaned down and kissed her full on the lips but before she got a chance to respond Blaise walked through the door. "oh gross you two! Get a room why don't you?" "we had one till you walked in" Draco said. "I have to go get ready. Are you staying here or are you going back to Blaise's?" "Its up to Blaise" "Blaisey" Hermione said sweetly from behind Draco who was still wrapped in her arms and she in his. "what" Blaise sighed "will you and Draco please stay another night?" "I don't know if that's a good idea anymore" "Please with sugar on top. We'll be good I promise" she said with the best puppy dog face she could muster. "Oh alright just go get ready for dinner besides Aunt Anne wants us to come too" "that's good I guess" she said with a hint of worry in her voice. "I better go" she said as she opened the door to her room "see you in like an hour" she said as she closed the door to her room. "Hermione Zena Riddle what the hell have you been up to? I've been waiting on you for 45 minutes" Ginny said angrily "Sorry Gin but I have so much to tell you. Come on lets get ready oh and the boys are coming to dinner also" Hermione said as she took her dress out of the box from 'Belle'. As the girls proceeded to get ready Hermione told Ginny what she had been doing for those 45 minutes (her fight with Blaise and her date conformation). It was then Ginny's turn to tell Hermione that she wasn't really mad because her and Blaise were kinda doing the same thing. "Eww Gin that's really gross." "well I mean he is good" "EWWWW! Now go put on your dress" Hermione screeched. "Fine I'll go" Ginny said as she walked into Hermione's bathroom. Hermione was finishing up her make-up when Ginny walked out of the bathroom. "Oh My Gawd! You look so hot!" "why thank you Hermione" Ginny said as she busted out laughing. Ginny had on a champagne colored tight capped sleeve dress with a wide black belt around the middle and she had on leopard print stiletto Mary Janes and a matching clutch was in her hand. "Blaise is going to die when he sees you" Hermione said with a smirk on her face. "I love this dress" Ginny said "I know its very vintage. I'm surprised you found it at the dress shop. Now zip me please." Hermione said. After the girls were ready they went down stairs to see Anne sitting in one of the chairs in front of the fireplace. "mom we're ready" Hermione said as they entered the room. Anne stood up to face the girls. "Oh my don't you two look ravishing" she said as she hugged them both. "Mom is it true the boys are coming?" "yes darling why?" "well wouldn't it be kinda awkward if Draco comes and he doesn't even know what we are celebrating?" "Oh honey Blaise took care of it. He told Draco we are celebrating our return. Speaking of the boys where are they?" as if right on cue the boys came walking into the room. "My don't you boys look dashing" Anne said as the boys sided up next to their respective girl. They all walked towards the fireplace as Anne whispered the address into the boys' ear so the girls would be surprised and surprised they were. Dinner went off without a hitch and conversations were never boring. Once they got back the boys told the girls goodnight and also details about their dates the following afternoon. They went to their respective rooms and sleep found them easily.
