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Author's Note: Hi guys! I want to say thank you to my dear readers and to my dear reviewers of chapter 9. They are XXCissyXX, Ms. Louis Cordice Zabini, DracoMalfoy4Ever and Blue Dragon. I will also extend my thanks to those who favorite my story and keep it on alert. Thank you guys! :) It seems that I updated this chapter fast. It's like I'm making up for last week that I haven't updated for almost a week. Anyway, this chapter is undoubtedly long. Hope that you will like this chapter. Here guys is chapter ten. Enjoy reading.

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Chapter Ten – Plans

On Monday morning when Draco and Hermione arrived at the Great Hall together, Professor McGonagall came towards them inquiring about the upcoming Quidditch match.

"Have you made the schedule already for the Quidditch?" McGonagall asked.

"Yes professor. The first game of the match this time will be Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw if it's okay for you." Draco asked hoping that McGonagall would agree to this.

"Hmm, that'll be okay. I was expecting that it might be Gryffindor vs. Slytherin but then I think Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw will be a good match to open the Quidditch season." McGonagall said nodding her head.

"And oh Hermione, we'll start practicing for the upcoming match already so I will not be able to patrol with you tonight." Draco said.

"It's okay. You'll just choose some prefects to take over you Draco." Hermione said.

"And before I forget, Halloween is fast approaching." McGonagall said reminding the two. "You should prepare something for it, an event or something. You should give the plans to me this Friday so that we teachers will approve of it."

Hermione and Draco agreed and McGonagall went back to the teacher's table joining the other teachers who were eating already.

"So, what should we plan this Halloween?" Hermione asked.

"I think that we'll just meet in the head quarters tomorrow to plan." Draco said. Hermione's okay with this and so they parted ways and ate their breakfast.

The next day in the morning, Hermione was so used to Draco waiting for her outside that she's surprised to saw that Draco wasn't there.

"Draco still hasn't arrived?" Hermione asked the Fat Lady.

"I'm afraid not."

Hermione became sad all of the sudden. What's wrong with Draco today? Why wasn't he waiting for her outside? Then suddenly, Hermione realized what she's thinking. It's like she's expecting that Draco would be waiting for her outside and she's sad to find that he wasn't there. Wait! Expecting and sad? What's wrong with her train of thoughts today? Since when had she been expecting Draco?

When she's already in the 2nd floor, she then saw Draco coming towards her. Draco had a weary face but when he saw Hermione, he tried to hide it by smiling.

"So I was late. I'll beat Nott for not waking me up earlier." Draco said.

Hermione didn't retort to this but instead kept on looking at Draco's face. He seemed tired and for once she blamed herself for her stubbornness. Draco noticed this and teased Hermione about it.

"What is it dear? Do you find me strikingly handsome today?"

"Of course not." Hermione said hastily. You are always handsome. Wait! What was that? How the hell did I think that Draco is handsome? Well, I must grudgingly admit but he is handsome but then he's tired right now and I wonder if it really is my fault. Hermione thought.

Hermione and Draco parted ways when they arrived at the Great Hall. Harry and Ron saw Hermione's worried face.

"What's wrong Hermione? Did Draco do something to you?" Ron asked.

"No, it's nothing. I'm fine." Hermione said. After eating breakfast she then went to Ancient Runes.

As usual, she's sitting beside Draco. Draco didn't seem tired anymore as the two of them engaged in an interesting topic. The two had fun talking to one another and Hermione's worries earlier fade away. Professor Babbling then came and said something about a project that they would have to do in partner.

"So guys, I know that you are busy with homework and projects from other classes but then it still doesn't stop me from giving you a project in this class." Professor Babbling said to which most students groaned.

"I know that 7th year is a busy time especially the N.E.W.T.S so I decide that you'll be working in partners to translate a short story." Professor Babbling said smiling to which the students were relieved. "And I assure you that the story will be interesting so you'll have fun translating it and in no time you'll be finish with it already."

After she said that, the students were choosing who their partner was. Draco and Hermione were partners and they picked a short story to translate. The two decided to make it in the head quarters. Classes were over; Hermione and Draco decided to go to the Great Hall to eat. While going, there they saw Blaise and Pansy coming towards them. While Pansy engaged Draco into a conversation about how boring their class was, Blaise on the other hand took Hermione away from the two and talked to her.

"You know Granger; I shouldn't be the one saying this but then Draco's going to be tired these next few days because of Quidditch practice." Blaise said. "And there's the fact that he has to wake up earlier because he has to wait for you. You should consider sleeping in the head quarters for a little time while Draco is practicing."

Blaise didn't wait for what Hermione would have to say as he went to join Pansy and Draco. Hermione silently went to the Gryffindor Table. She tried to divert her attention to food instead of what Blaise just told to her.

She then went to the head's quarter. It had a big common room and two doors that led to the two bedrooms and a door that led to a mixed bathroom. The left wall contained a portrait of the Gryffindor's insignia and the other wall was that of Slytherin. Even though that Draco and Hermione didn't use the room often, she always found the room so sparkly clean. House elves. Draco then arrived.

"So what are we going to do first?" Hermione asked smiling. She's also relieved to find that Draco was full of energy.

"Let's just start with Ancient Runes first." Draco said returning the smile. They started translating after getting some parchment and a quill.

"So what's the schedule for the Quidditch match?" Hermione asked out of the blue.

"Well, you know already the first game. The second one will be Hufflepuff vs. Gryffindor. Then the losers of the two matches will have to fight one another and then the winners will have to fight for the championship."

"I think that Slytherin will not be able to go to the championship round." Hermione said teasingly. She knew that Draco was Slytherin captain this year and wanted to taunt him.

"I thought that you will support me?" Draco said acting and putting on a pouting face. "Isn't that what fiancées are for? It will be inspiring if you will cheer for me."

"We'll see about that if you prove that you are worthy of championship." Hermione said smirking.

"Is that so? Then you should start cheering for me because we will be practicing hard these days just to win that first match." Draco said firmly. "I can't afford to let the Slytherins lose while I'm the captain." Hermione bit her lower lip. She remembered what Blaise told her earlier. If Draco would be practicing more than ever then he'll be more tired and there's a possibility that he would pass out.

"Draco, I think that we should start sleeping in the head quarters for a while." Hermione said.

"And why is that?" Draco asked curiously.

"Well, you want to prove that your team will be able to go to the championship round and since you badly want it then let's sleep here." Hermione said finally. "I just don't want to see you pass out or something."

Draco smiled at Hermione's resolve and he was happy about it. He tried to hide his feeling by changing into another topic and continued translating. After that, they finally went to their own bedroom. Hermione's bedroom was decorated of scarlet and gold, the colors of Gryffindor while Draco's room was decorated of silver and green. They each had a large and comfortable four-poster bed. As a tired Hermione slumped into her bed all she could think of was how wonderful it would be sleeping there and within a few minutes, she's off to her dreamland.

The next thing that Hermione knew was that someone was calling her name. Hermione groggily woke up from her dreamland. What she saw in front of her while in a daze was a boy who had a well-built figure. Hot and sexy. As what most girls would always tell. She then noticed that the man in front of her was half naked and he only had a towel to cover his private region. What was that guy doing here? She must still be dreaming. Her vision was starting to clear and she finally saw who the half naked guy was.

"KYAAAAAAA!" Hermione screamed suddenly as she saw that the guy was none other than Draco Malfoy. Instinctively she threw a pillow at him. "What are you doing here?" Draco was hit by the pillow.

"Well, that's not the kind of reaction I was expecting." Draco said smirking as he saw Hermione's expression. "I was thinking that maybe you would swoon like other girls are after seeing this body." Draco said pointing at his body.

"Well, I'm not like those girls!" Hermione said hotly. "And besides, someone in their right mind would be startled to see a half naked guy in front of them after waking them up in their sleep! Why are you here anyway?"

"It's because someone here is too busy to wake up after I've knocked the door hundreds of times. My fist hurts you know." Draco said caressing his right hand.

"Well, I'm sorry about that one." Hermione said apologetically. But then there was still one problem. "Why the hell are you half naked anyway?"

"Well, I just came from taking a bath. And besides shouldn't you be used to it?"

"Why should I be used to it?"

"We're going to married soon." Draco said in the matter-of-a-fact tone. He then decided to teased Hermione more. "And don't you think that if we are on that stage soon then you'll not just be looking at my half naked body but you'll get the privilege to see my whole naked body?"

Hermione blushed hard at this that she instinctively threw another pillow at him.

"Pervert!" Hermione cried. "Out of my way!" Hermione said as she hastily went to the bathroom and got ready, her thoughts about what Draco says. After they were ready, Hermione and Draco went to the Great Hall. Hermione didn't bother talking to Draco as she's still embarrassed about what happened earlier. She then went directly to Harry and Ron.

"Hermione, where have you been? Where did you slept last night?" Harry asked worriedly.

"I'll be sleeping in the head quarters for a while guys." Hermione said.

"With Draco?" Ron asked raising his eyebrow.

"Yes. With Draco." Hermione admitted. Hermione explained to them about head duties and Quidditch practice. Classes then continued on and Hermione was able to overcome what happened earlier and was able to talk normally to Draco already. After eating dinner, Hermione went to the heads quarter. When she arrived there, she saw that Draco was preparing for Quidditch practice.

"Good luck with Quidditch practice." Hermione said.

"Thanks." Draco said smiling and finally went outside. Hermione continued translating. At 8 in the evening, Draco finally arrived clearly exhausted from the training.

"Will you be up to it to translate your part Draco?" Hermione asked worriedly.

"I had done it earlier before going to practice. You should just concentrate on making your homework." Draco said. "I'm tired. I'll just take a nap here in the sofa."

Draco quickly fell asleep. It's clear that he was exhausted from the training. Hermione sighed. She saw a blanket nearby and covered Draco. This was the least that she can do. She then continued making her homework. After making it, she went to Draco to tell him to go to his room.

She then stared at Draco sleeping. He's really tired. She gently stroked his blonde hair hoping not to wake him up. She thought on how years and months ago she wouldn't think of even touching him and now she's caressing him like a baby. It must be because Draco's attitude towards her changed. It's true that he might be arrogant and proud at times but then being with him these past few weeks let her be able to saw a different side of Draco. He's a sweet, kind and caring person and she personally believed that Draco had a warm heart inside of him. Maybe he's just afraid to show it but then she's glad that she's one of those people whom he showed his true self to. He's not a bad person to begin with actually.

She then slowly woke Draco and after waking him they went to bed, Hermione's mind still thinking about Draco. The next night, they were able to finish their Ancient Runes homework that the next night after it they began planning what to do in Halloween.

"I think that we should prepare a night club kind of party. There will be lively music and people will surely enjoy it." Hermione said.

"I think that it should just be a Halloween ball." Draco said suggesting.

"But then, won't the 1st and probably the 2nd years feel left out if it's a ball?" Hermione asked. "I mean, they might not enjoy it as we adults do. So I think that we should just go on with the night club party."

Draco finally agreed to this though he still had something in his mind. He let Hermione to decide on what to do in party like hiring the Weird Sisters and the food and the dress code. Finally they finished or rather Hermione finished deciding what to do in the party.

"It's going to be our last time sleeping here." Hermione said.

"Oh yeah right." Draco said realizing this. "Uh, Hermione I think that I will just give the plan to the teachers tomorrow. You will be going to Potter and Weasley in Hogsmeade tomorrow right? I will just be staying here so it's much better if I will just give it to Professor McGonagall."

Hermione agreed. The next day while Hermione was in Hogsmeade with Harry and Ron enjoying butterbeers in The Three Broomstick, Draco meanwhile went to the teachers, a plan in his mind.

"Professor McGonagall, here is the plan that we decided. We decided that it will be a night club party." Draco said. Professor McGonagall and the others seemed to agree on this.

"That's wonderful Mr. Malfoy. I do hope that my bones will still be okay dancing to live music." Professor Dumbledore said smiling and the other teachers were laughing.

"But then professors, I have a more interesting plan and I think that everyone will surely enjoy it." Draco said.

"Really, what is it Mr. Malfoy?" Dumbledore said leaning forward and the teachers also did the same.

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On Sunday morning, the Gryffindors huddled in the common room as Professor McGonagall told them something important regarding the event that they would do in Halloween.

"As the heads and the teachers agree on to, the school will be having a Halloween ball this coming Wednesday." McGonagall said and an excited crowd murmured. Hermione on the other hand was surprised about this. Halloween ball? Didn't they decide on a night club party?

"Students must need a partner in this ball but then it's okay for the 1st and the 2nd years to not have any partner. You will all be wearing dress robes of course. I hope that you will find this party as exciting as the Yule Ball." McGonagall said and she went away.

The Gryffindors were practically excited on the upcoming Halloween ball. Hermione on the other hand thought that Draco was behind this. Didn't he suggest that it should be a Halloween ball? She went outside so that she can find an explanation on why Draco did that. She wasn't able to found Draco outside so she decided to go to the Great Hall when Neville called for her.

"Hello Hermione." Neville said nervously.

"Hello there Neville. What is it that you want?" Hermione asked.

"Uh, for this Halloween ball, do you have a partner already?"

"I don't have any partner right now. What about it?"

"I was thinking that maybe, well, can I ask you to be my pa –" but Neville didn't continue it as someone suddenly cried.

"She already has a partner. And she's going out with me."

Ooh! Who could it be guys? I'll give cookies to those who can guess. Hahaha! :) I also want to ask you guys for suggestions about what romantic events will happen in a Halloween ball. I already have plans but then I'll gladly accept what your suggestions are. Anyway, this chapter took me like 3 hours to make. It's because I'm like telling what happen to them for a whole week in just one chapter. My mind's going to blow. Hahaha! Hope that you aren't confuse or something. I was planning to make it two chapters but then since I'm hoping that I can finish this story before classes start then I decide to make it into 1 chapter. Hope you guys like it. Please read and review and oh if you guys want to know, my favorite scene here is when Draco is in Hermione's room half-naked. I really enjoy writing that part. Anyway, please review. Love you guys! :)