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Disclaimer: Everything belongs to JK Rowling except for the character Skia
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"Hermione touched her lips. That was a kiss, she thought. A kiss from Draco Malfoy."
Chapter 11
Hermione froze. What was that? Why did he kiss me? She watched the white blob of platinum hair disappear into the crowds of Hogsmeade. The cold breeze blew down the alley, making Hermione's bushy hair even messier. Shivering, she hugged herself. Why does my shirt feel so smooth and silky? Looking down she realized that she was still wearing the dress for the Halloween Ball. Clutching her arms around her, she quickly ran back inside the shop, nearly missing the small steps that led to the entrance of the shop.
"Where did Hermy run off to?" Skia asked as she tugged Ginny's shirt. "To chase the ferret down and beat him into a pulp or…." Ginny thought, racking her brains to think of all possibilities "To secretly kiss him" she giggled. Both of the burst out in laughter, just as Hermione rushed back in with her cheeks blushing furiously. They took one look at her and laughed even harder. "What?" Hermione looked a bit annoyed. "Oh- Nothing -it's so funny." Ginny laughed tears of mirth flowing out of her eyes. Hermione sighed and walked back into the changing room, shaking her head at the silliness of the two girls outside. She got out of her dress and put her casual clothes back on.
Skia was bored. Why does Hermy have to change for so long? I mean it's just a dress. Grumpily, she stomped around the room, her teddy bear swinging beside her. She looked up at the huge displays of dresses. A Masquerade ball is supposed to be an anonymous thing right? So if Mr Ferret got Hermy a dress, then Mr Ferret would know who Hermy is during the dance. And we don't want that don't we. We need to dance together right? Right. Said the other little voice inside her head. She went to the back of the store and looked up at the dusty shelves. There was nothing special here, just random boxes of dusty clothing. She heard her name being called, so she turned around quickly, accidentally knocking open a wooden crate that was placed next to the door. A silvery blue-ish light shone in the dim room. She placed her thin hands and raise the cloth up. Beautiful, she thought. The cloth was not a cloth at all. It was a silky cloak that was long enough to hide a full-length dress . It matches the dress AND most importantly it can hide the dress. She smirked, not a Malfoy smirk but a Skia one. Her plan was going well.
A squeal was heard through the changing room door. Hermione rolled her eyes. Now what are they laughing at? She slipped on her hoodie and put her headphones on. She unlocked the door with a soft Alohomora and went back into the noisy bright room. In front of her was the gorgeous cloak. She ran her eyes up and down its silky material. "Oh.. Hermione you must be it" Ginny squealed, looking at the cloak with a crazy smile on her face. "Skia found it for you." She continued. Hermione raise her eyebrows at Ginny. "Oh come on Hermione. You still have not use your budget yet.." Ginny whined." Come on." as she yanked Hermione to the cashier.
The cashier was still counting the galleons. Hermione was paying for her cloak when the cashier swooned"Your boyfriend's hot."
"He is not my boyfriend." Hermione snarled, snatching her cloak from the hands of the annoying girl.
"Is too." Skia piped in to the conversation.
Hermione gave Skia a "I will get you back for that " glare and rolled her eyes.
"Anyway," the cashier said in her annoying girl screech," he paid for more than enough." She reached out and gave the heavy sack of coins to Hermione.
"Okay…"
Then the three trio of girls went out to the carriages, going back up to the castle.
"So how did it go?" Blaise asked, leaning towards Draco.
They back in the Heads common room, both chillaxing on the couches.
"It went fine." Draco grumbled, a faint red flush was still on his face.
"What's with the blush Malfoy? Losing your touch?" Blaise teased.
"Nothing okay. For the fifth time.. Nothing." Draco groaned. This was the fifth time that Blaise has asked about his face.
"My turn right?" Blaise asked.
" Yeah. Truth or Dare Blaise?"
" Hmmm.. I'll pick.." Blaise frowned. "truth."
"WHAT. I thought you will pick dare." Damn it, Draco thought. Let's leave the dare for next time.
Blaise smirked. He crossed his arms and relaxed on the sofa. He knew that Draco would have thought of a dare.
Draco grumbled and continued. "So..tell me why are you always crying on December 22? Just before Christmas."
Blaise gulped … sneaky Draco…a true Slytherin. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat and began his tale.
The two weeks flew past. Today was the day of the grand ball. Everyone in the classes was too excited to listen to the teacher, well except for Hermione of course. Everyone was chatting about the new rule that was added to the requirements of the ball. It read:
Everyone should change their hair and eye color to conceal their identity during the dance. All masks must be on if during the dance. When the clock strikes midnight all concealments should be removed and you must show your true identity then and only then. Thank you.
Classes ended earlier that day to let the students to prepare for the ball. Ginny and Hermione was helping Skia fix her little hair. "I want my hair to be purple." Skia squeaked. With a wave of her wand, Ginny turned Skia's hair into a beautiful color of violet. At the end of two hours, Skia and Ginny was done. Skia was wearing a cute black and red with a huge skull on the front. Her face was nearly covered by black mask with her blood red eyes glinting in the light. Ginny was wearing strapless purple ball gown with white swirling pattern on the side and a matching feather masquerade mask. Her hair was turned into a brown wavy hair, and she had pale blue eyes.
Hermione was sitting in the corner, staring into the wall. She was not excited today. She was never excited on this day. Her eyes were red from crying and her eyes was filled with tears. Everyone had tried to comfort her but, it was not working. She clutched a photo to her chest and cried. She was gloomy from the moment she woke up until now. Her heart was breaking.
"Come one Hermy. A ball would cheer you up." Skia said, placing a comforting hand on Hermione's shaking shoulder.
"I suppose that would." Hermione sighed and got ready.
Draco sighed as he glance at the clock hanging on one end of the hall. It was only 9:15. Sighing again, he looked back down on the floor. He was wearing his black and silver mask. His hair was changed into a dirty blond and his eyes were changed into a pale green. He was hiding from the horror named Pansy who clung by his arm whenever she sees him. Shivering with disgust as he saw Pansy flinging herself on some random dude, he shouldered his way through the crowd and leaned against the wall. He was staring the entrancing girl that was hiding in the shadows. He has caught sight of her when she first stepped into the room. The beautiful blue cloak glistened in the dark hall where pumpkins where floating in the air. He observed the girl as she tipped the contents of a drink down her throat. I hope she can keep her liquor, he thought. There is still a long night to go. He boldly strode across the room and bowed elegantly to the young lady. "May I have this dance?" he drawled, offering a hand.
Author's Note: Longest chapter yet :D I kind of rushed through this one.. I will try to describe more of the ball room later in the next chapter. Thank you to all of those wonderful reviews that encourage me to continue writing :D Luv Y'all. I seem to have forgotten to thank people properly..Here we go :
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Other stuff:
Ginny:
Dress – Her dress is based on this ball gown.
Img . diytrade cdimg/809478/7519941/0/1285344947/Strapless_Purple_Taffeta_Ball_Gowns_Prom_Gowns_Evening_
Mask – Her mask is the exact duplicate of this
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Draco's mask – the animation is just ugly in this one..but mask is something similar to this
www . justposhmasks uploads/products/Mens_masquerade_masks_on_model_SMOKING_
Skia's clothes in the masquerade ball – www . wholesale7 images/201108/goods_img/7849_P_
For the next update. It might be a bit quicker because it is SPRING BREAK IS COMING SOONN. :D Any ideas on what Draco's truth or dare should be next? REVIEW PLEASE. Until next time :)
