Ginny and I spend the next day shopping for dresses for prom while the boys were having Quidditch try outs. She seemed happier this morning she told me Harry had apologised for being a git and asked her to prom before going off to quidditch.

"You talked to him didn't you?" she asked.

"Yes, I caught him early. I just said what you told me, that you didn't want to rain on his parade but you wanted him to pay attention to you as well as quidditch," I explained.

"Thanks, he said he had know idea I was upset and to just tell him next time he gets carried away," she told me.

"True that now let's shop and keep your eye out for discounts" I said smiling.

We were in this witch and wizard shopping centre. We had permission for Professor McGonagall to go out as long as we were back by 5 at the latest. It was in London underground, it was so cool. Clothes shops, places to eat, broom shops; loads.

We had a look at all the clothes shops; there were some really nice clothes with really nice material. You tried them on and adjusted the size using magic. I bought this really pretty blouse with short puffy sleeves; it was purple with a green stitching pattern and fitted really well. Ginny found a really nice shirt for Harry too. After a lot of trying on and looking around we ate some lunch at this really nice place. I had a huge cheese burger it was proper beef and everything I even squeezed in a chocolate fudge cake. My tummy hurt so much after but it was so worth it. Ginny and I had to walk a little slower while our tummy's made room for all the food.

Now for the most exciting bit; prom dresses! Short ones, long ones, great big puffy ones so much choice! I couldn't resist a big puffy princess dress, it was a gorgeous blue, strapless and sparkly. It made me look tall as well. I found some shoes in a matching colour they had ribbons for straps and tied in a bow around my ankle. I know my money for saving the world should go on something sensible but hey it was a fabulous buy. Ginny went for a long one strap green dress with an a-line skirt. She looked amazing. After we had our dresses fitted we went back to Hogwarts exhausted for a good days shopping.

(Draco's POV)

I got up and had breakfast ready for a long session of quidditch tryouts. Thought I'd go for it, playing against Durmstrang would be a great opportunity whether I saw a future in quidditch or not.

"Where's your girlfriend this morning?" Blaise asked.

"She said something about prom dress shopping," I replied.

"You asked her to prom yet?" Blaise asked.

"No, I just assumed as we're dating we'd be going together," I replied thinking.

"You need to ask her dude, one knee, red roses etc etc," he said raising and eye brow.

"I am not proposing to her am I? I will ask her but I'm not embarrassing myself," I said indignantly. Then doubted myself, I don't know was she expecting a big invitation? What if she got mad because I haven't asked her? I shook off the thought and went for Quidditch. It was a good day, first we did some warm ups and general flying exercises. After that Madam Hooch got us to play little matches and we each tried the different positions I tried chaser as well as seeker. The matches didn't go on long 2 minutes then she blew her whistle if the snitch hadn't been caught. It was exhausting but really good. When we finished we didn't find out if we made the team or not, she'd sleep on it and tell us the next day. I really hoped I got in. full of adrenalin I went back and changed and then did the stupidest thing I've ever done.

(Hermione's POV)

Ginny and I got back and we were sat in the hall, still full up from lunch we didn't eat much. Harry and Ron joined us and told us about their day. Ginny was a little more enthusiastic then I was. I knew I'd be having the same conversation with Draco. It was then I had the biggest surprise of my life. I heard some sea shanty music and before I knew what was going on Draco appeared dressed in his pirate costume and jumped on the table. He did the volume charm on his voice and said

"Hermione Granger, will you be my date to the prom?" I blushed from head to toe; I really didn't know what to do. I burst out laughing, so did the rest of the school (I heard an echo of 'awws' from the girls around the room) Draco looked around and suddenly went red then bolted for the door. Then I stopped laughing and felt really bad. Bless him he'd gone to all this effort to ask me to prom. I ran after him and found him in the entrance hall, skulking around.

"I'm sorry Hermione, I don't know what I was thinking," he said sadly.

"Wait, off course I will go to prom with you and now we're going out you make a very sexy pirate," I said grinning.

"You'll go with me? Even after this?" he said gesturing towards his costume.

"Off course Draco, you are my boyfriend and the best one in the world" I said and hugged him tight. He hugged back then started laughing.

"I only did this because Blaise said that's what you expected," he said through his laughs.

"I certainly didn't expect that, I mean it was a surprise but I love that you did this just to ask me to prom" I chimed. We both saw the funny side and just laughed. He went away to get changed and I went back into the great hall. Everyone had moved on from the prom proposal though I did get a serious mocking from Ron, Harry and Ginny.

It was going back from dinner when Professor McGonagall caught me.

"Miss Granger a quick word please, don't worry it's not as strange as last time," she reassured me.

I followed her into her office and took a seat. It was still the same style as when Dumbledore was head master except for a few more cushions.

"Miss Granger, I noticed you put your name down for the open weekend for University of Magic," She said.

"Oh yes Professor, I don't know if I will go but it's something I'm looking into," I replied.

"I only called you in to talk you through the application process, I know you haven't made your mind up but they have a deadline for applicants" She explained. She talked me through the process and explained helped me with an application form. It was nice she said that she would have gone to uni if she had the opportunity, it can open so many doors she was saying. She talked sense into me too, she said not to worry about family and friends, they'll support you and anyway they have extra long holidays so you won't be away for long she told me. I started picturing myself in the States, meeting new people, less rain, more magic to learn. I wanted this now; now the only choice is what to study. I went to Gryffindor and told Ron and Harry (Ginny had gone to bed) they we're really supportive.

"I'll miss you Hermione," Ron said.

"Yeah, we won't have your brain power," Harry said.

"You'll be fine, and besides when your not touring with your quidditch teams or helping Fred out with his business you'll have to come visit," I said grinning.

"Free hotel, excellent" Ron grinned.

"At least we have you till September, we'll have to make the most of you" Harry said.

"With lots of partying," I added.

Right that was Harry and Ron sorted. Now what to do about Draco…