A/N Here ya go. Again sorry that last week's chapter was posted so late. In response to having the chapters longer. If i did chapters that were 6-7 word pages long I would only post 1 time a month a have full time job and really don't have the time to write that much a week.

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Tom and Hermione's relation progressed over the next few weeks. They spent time together, Tom joining her in the library while she studied and occasionally sitting next to her in the common room. Tom had become to outsiders very affectionate, but Hermione knew better it wasn't affection it was possessiveness. The arm around her waist or tucked into hers. The escorting her to class, the public displays of affection, it all was his way of showing everyone that Hermione was his.

It was the week before Halloween and Hermione and Tom where sitting in the common room alone late at night. They were both sitting on opposite sides of the sofa and Tom had pulled Hermione's feet into his lap as they sat and read. Tom laid his book down and turned his attention to Hermione. "Halloween Ball is Saturday." Tom said causing Hermione to stop reading and look at him 'It is." Hermione said with a smile "Well, I was was wondering if you wanted to go with me." Tom asked fighting a smile at her comment. "Sure" she said with a smile returning to her book.

-week later-

Hermione stood in her bath room once again worried over her appearance. She had found the perfect dress a little sexy but it was going to make a statement. It was a back long dress, and backless. Running up her spin connecting the halter to the lower part of the dress was a snake. She had magicked her hair into a sophisticated bun that lay low on her neck. Her makeup was done light but she wore a bold red lip. She took a deep breath and made her way back into her room. As she sat in the bed and put her heels on, there was a knock at her door. She slipped on her shoes but her wand into its holder and opened the door to find Tom on the other side.

"You look wow" Tom said wide eyes with a smile

"Thank you" Hermione said with a smile

Tom held out his hand to her and when she took it he pulled her close and kissed her deeply taking her by surprise at his passion.

"You really do look amazing Hermione." He said

"You look good yourself." She said

He extended his bent har to her and she took it as they made their way to the Great Hall

"I really do like this dress" Tom said

"Do you now." a smirk playing on her lips

They made their way into the Great Hall and drew the attention of everyone in the room. Albus Dumbledore stood by the headmaster with a slight frown on his face at seeing his niece with Tom. He knew she was strong and he also knew that Tom was using her for whatever his end goal was.

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