Just One of Those Days
Chapter Nine
By Angel
Last time:
Why did I have to love her so much? I almost wish I didn't.
Almost.
But no matter. I did. And I'd make sure Draco treats her right! She would not be hurt! Not by him, not by Krum, not by anyone!
I'll make sure of it!
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Draco's POV:
One day away…one day until the Yule Ball…one day until my confrontation with Krum…I wonder how Hermione felt about it…
"Hey Hermione?" I asked, she was sitting right next to me. We had a free period. Her, Harry, Ron, and I decided to spend the time doing nothing.
"Yeah?" she asked, looking at me. I loved her eyes, they were enchanting. Such a warm brown, I would be content just looking at them.
"Are you worried?" I asked, my voice almost a whisper.
"About what?"
"The Yule Ball…it's tomorrow…" I replied.
She shook her head, "No, you'll be there and so will Harry and Ron…"
Both he and Ron looked up at the mention of their names, they had been too busy discussing Quidditch to really pay attention to our conversation.
"What's going on?" Ron asked.
I laughed, "We were talking about how you two are going to be killed in our next Quidditch match together!" I joked.
Ron and Harry took the challenge, "Oh yeah Draco? And what are you gonna do, beat us all by yourself?"
"Easy!" I shot back.
Hermione rolled her eyes, muttering something about "boys"
"Get off your high horse Draco, you're a push over!" Harry joked back.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah…"
I smirked, I had gotten used to this. Hanging around with the three of them… having friendly conversations…I almost…liked it. I think. Almost.
They both loved to bust me, Harry and Ron, especially about Quidditch, but we all knew they weren't serious. I could tell they were still tense about the whole thing. Hermione and me, but they were acting as if it didn't bother or worry them. Probably for Hermione's sake.
But they seemed to not hate me any more. Now they probably just really disliked me. But you'd never be able to tell.
Hermione's POV:
Draco was laughing with Harry and Ron, going on about Quidditch, no longer bickering, just discussing, something about the World Cup I believe.
I stopped listening, it was a free period for us, and I usually would spend that time in the library, but not today. Today was just to relax and have fun with my friends…
It was weird using that word with Draco, Ron, and Harry. Used to be sworn enemies…now they were friends…
Harry accepted this all pretty well, as long as I was happy he had said…but that didn't surprise me, he also was the mediator.
Ron on the other hand…I could tell he still didn't like Draco…didn't hate him, but certainly didn't like him either…but he was dealing with it all very well. I was very appreciative of that.
The period was over, and now we had lunch…my stomach was grateful for it, because I was very hungry for some reason.
We wondered to our table…and to my surprise, Draco sat next to me.
"Draco?" I asked. He just smiled.
Ron and Harry looked at him confused, Ron asked, "Is it against the rules to sit with other tables?"
I shook my head, "I don't think so…"
"I can't sit with Slytherins any more…I'm just not one of them…any way, they're out for my head…" Draco said, still smiling.
I nodded, about to speak when Professor Dumbledore stood to make an announcement, "Good afternoon everyone…as you all know the Annual Yule Ball is tomorrow…" Draco gave my hand a squeeze. "…And all fourth years and up may attend…but an issue has arisen…" Everyone looked up. "A few students came to me today and asked if it could be a little different…if it could be like a muggle dance…" We were still confused. "If they could wear muggle dresses instead of robes…" I looked around, Lavender and Parvati were beaming, Ginny was sitting right next to them, just as excited. I sighed, they must have been the ones to ask.
Dumbledore continued, "After discussing it with my fellow professors, we've decided that would be a grand idea! For any who wish, you all may wear muggle dresses!"
There was a mixture of cheers and groans.
"For all that wish to remain in their usual robes, that is just as acceptable, I'm sure most you have already bought them, for all the others, there will be a trip to Hogsmeade tomorrow morning before the dance, just incase any one wishes to purchase a dress!"
I was a bit shocked, the decision was so sudden, so un-thought-out, so unlike Professor Dumbledore. It was so last of the minute.
"So which do you wish to wear? Dress or robe?" Draco asked, although it looked as if Harry and Ron were going to ask the same thing.
I smiled, "I don't have any dresses, so I guess the same robe as last year…"
"Nonsense! You will do no such thing, you and I will go to Hogsmeade tomorrow and shop for a dress for you and clothes for me!" Draco insisted.
Harry and Ron smiled, "We'll go too," Harry said. "I could use some new muggle clothes, Dudley's old ones wouldn't be very suitable for the dance now would they?"
I laughed, "Alright, tomorrow morning it is then!"
And then the day just went by…nothing different from my usual routine.
I smiled, I was beginning to get the hang of this.
Draco's POV:
I sat in my bed, tonight
actually hadn't been so bad…no one was really bothering me any more…thank god…
Pansy was still just as pissed, but today, I guess, she didn't feel like giving me a hard time.
I felt my eyelids get heavier…oh I didn't want to sleep right now…I'm not *yawn* tired…not at all…
Famous last words as I drifted into a deep slumber
Next morning:
I awoke with a start …what time was it? I looked at my clock, my hair in almost every direction possible…8:00!?!?!?
AH! I overslept! The Hogsmeade trip was in half an hour! I jumped out of bed, taking a quick shower and changing into my usual attire of robes.
Just as I was about to run out the door, Pansy Parkinson stepped in my way.
"Jesus Christ Pansy! Move!" I demanded.
She smirked, "You're in quite the rush, aren't you Draco?"
"Very astute of you Captain Obvious, now get out of my bloody way!"
While she was trying to figure out the word astute meant, I slide by and raced to the Great Hall.
Just in time…Hermione waved me over to her, Harry, and Ron.
"Sorry if I'm late, I overslept!" I explained, slightly tired from my run down here.
Hermione just smiled at me, "It's okay, let's get going!"
I nodded and we were about to leave when a certain figure stepped in my way.
"Hello Professor McGonagall…what can we do for you?" Hermione asked politely.
"I was about to ask you the same question…" she replied, her wrinkled lips pressed together in her curiosity.
"We were just ready to go to Hogsmeade…" Ron answered, slightly confused.
What was the hold up!?
"Aren't you forgetting something?" she asked.
I was growing annoyed, "And what would that be?" I asked, sighing loudly. Hermione nudged my side with her elbow, scolding me.
McGonagall gave me a look, but then went on, "Our neighboring schools will be here soon…Ms. Granger, I'm sure you'd like to see Victor…"
The mere mention of his name made her flinch.
"Actually she isn't looking forward to seeing him…" Ron stepped forward. McGonagall looked confused. He continued, "I have a question Professor…why is it that he keeps coming back…? He has graduated already…hasn't he?"
That was a good question…I suppose I'd never thought about it until now…he should be long gone. He's an idiot, but there's no way he that dumb to stay back four years!
"The ball is welcome to any former members of the schools…why do you think Cho from Ravenclaw comes every year…even though she's graduated…or your brothers…?" she explained.
"Oh…" was Ron's only reply.
"Well then, let's welcome them, shall we?" she said, almost perkily, walking off.
"Oh yes…let's!" Harry said in a fake enthusiasm.
I smirked, taking hold of Hermione's hand. She had gone silent and suddenly found her feet very interesting after Krum's name was mentioned.
"It'll be okay…" I told her.
She nodded and we followed the Professor.
The schools were already here…the large masses of visiting students were chattering among themselves.
That's when I spotted him.
Krum.
Looking for Hermione, no less.
Just as I found him, his eyes found me. I smirked at him and at first I don't think he knew why. That is until he saw my arm wrapped protectively around Hermione.
Krum glared and stomped in our direction.
"Here he comes…" I heard Harry say in a tone I couldn't quite place.
As he got closer I swear the floor surrounding us began to tremble with every step he took.
Hermione was still looking at the ground.
"Vhat the hell do you think you are doing vith your hand around my Herm-o-ninny?" he asked angrily.
At least his speech had improved somewhat, he still had the dumb ascent, but now he could at least make sentences…
Then Hermione summoned the courage to lift her head, "I am not your Herm-o-ninny…" she said in almost a deadly whisper. "And my name is Hermione!" her voice now at a comfortable level.
Victor looked shocked, "Vhat are you talking about Herm-o-ninny…? Come on…let's go…I don't vish to be here vith this boy…"
I growled, "Get over it meat head! Hermione's with me now!" I said, emphasizing the pronunciation of her name.
His face contorted into a look of obvious displeasure, "I don't know vhat you are talking about, but you are sadly mistaken…Hermio-nee is mine…" he almost said her name right.
That's when it happened. Hermione looked at him with such venom I thought he could die just from the aura she was giving off.
She raised her hand and slapped him. Slapped him so hard that a red welt was immediately placed on his cheek.
He was shocked.
Hell…so was I.
But that had grabbed the attention of a few people, who whispered to others, who whispered to others, and then whispers of what had happened spread like a brush fire in a forest.
And now everyone was looking at us.
So there we stood…like a good-old-fashion stand off.
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Hi everyone! I'd like to thank everyone who's reviewed! Especially Fallen Angel! I've never been someone's favorite author before! It's sooo exciting! I'd also like to thank Squin who's reviewed me every chapter of the way! Thanks to everyone else too! And sorry this took so long to put up! I've been really busy lately! Thanks again! Love ya all!
~*~Angel~*~
