"Ow, shit that hurt," Kat whined, holding her burnt finger. Draco and herself were sitting in one of the many drawing rooms of the Malfoy Manor playing a game of Exploding Snap. Kat threw down the rest of her cards sitting back. Draco laughed, placing his cards down on her legs that were sitting across his lap.
"You're the one that wanted to play," he smiled. She stuck out her tongue. Draco rolled his eyes and leaned back.
"What the heck is taking Blaise so long?" she asked, "I mean the ball is in an hour." Draco shrugged, closing his eyes.
"Speaking of which," A womans voice interrupted. Kat immediately took her legs off Dracos lap causing the cards to go flying. Narcissa laughed as the teens regrouped themselves, "Shouldn't you two be getting ready?" she smiled. Kat nodded and quickly excused herself from the room. Narcissa turned back to her son, "You know theres no way I can help this Draco," she said, her smile turned to a frown, "We've been planning this for years." Draco nodded and kissed his mothers cheek.
"I know mum," he said and then left the room.
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"You look amazing," Blaise smiled as he entered Kat quarters. She had just finished getting ready, "Weasley has some good taste." Kat laughed and strode over to him.
"These high heels are going to be the death of me," she smiled referring to the stilettos that were on her feet. Blaise laughed and held out an arm that she willingly took, "What is this ball for anyway?" she asked as they walked down the vast corridor toward the staircase.
"Draco and Pansys betrothal," Blaise said. Kat stopped dead in her tracks.
"Betrothal?" she repeated, "And when were either of you going to tell me about this?" Blaise grabbed her hand and made her continue farther.
"You should've suspected it Kitten," he said, "I mean why else would Draco put up with her ugly face." Kat didn't laugh at the comment.
"So are they setting a date?" she asked. Blaise shook his head as they reached the staircase.
"Just announcing their engagement," he said. The first floor was a lot warmer than the hallway they were previously in. Kat hooked her arm with Blaises again and they descended the stairs with plastered smiles on their faces. When they reached the foot of the stairs Kat looked around to see many familiar faces. The Parkinsons, Goyles, Crabbes, even Flints were present. A blush crept onto her cheeks as she noticed the stares she was receiving. The ballroom looked magnificent; the chandelier gleamed in the many lights and numerous people were dancing and chatting joyfully. Kat spotted Draco and Pansy in the corner of the room talking with Marcus Finch. Blaise lead her around the dancers to the newly engaged pair. Dracos eyes went wide when Kat came into sight. He seemed mesmerized, almost trance-like. He quickly gained composure when Kat spoke. Blaise bowed at the pair mumbling a 'hello' and then something about getting a drink before leaving her side.
"Mr. Malfoy," Kat said formally, "Ms. Parkinson. Congratulations on the engagement." Draco looked away from her to the dancers. Kat gave him a confused look, but was distracted because Pansy had a goofy grin on her face and shoved out her hand that had a beautiful diamond on the ring finger, "Impressive," she said, putting on a convincing smile.
"Katherine McCree?" Marcus Flint said. Kat turned to him and smiled.
"It's good to see you again, Marcus," Kat replied, "You look quite well."
"Mark, please. You look beautiful tonight," Flint replied. Dracos attention snapped back to Kat and Marks conversation; this didn't go unnoticed by Kat.
"Thank you, Mark," she smiled, "So how have you been?"
"I've been well thanks," he said, "Play Quidditch for the Irish now-a-days," Kat nodded, "Kat, If I can be so bold as to ask you for a dance." Dracos full attention was on Kat now, Both making eye contact for the first time of the night. He quickly looked away at his fiancé. Kat glared slightly, but turned back to Mark.
"I'd love to," she replied, hooking her arm with his. Draco was now glaring at Marks retreating figure, wanting nothing more, but to light Marks hair on fire. Mark led Kat onto the floor then placed his hands on her waist. She smiled and placed her hands behind his neck. She took the time to look over Flint; he had finally had something done about his teeth and looked quite handsome.
"Where did Kat go?" Blaise asked Draco, returning with drinks at hand. Draco pointed at the pair swaying to the music in the middle of the floor. Blaise sighed.
"Merlins Beard," he growled to himself, "I have a bad feeling that the aftermath of this party isn't going to be pretty."
A/n: Thanks for reading guys. :)
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