Updated on 6/27/05

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I was at my aunt's house. Anyway, I am really glad you all enjoyed the last chapter. Yeah I know that it went a little fast with Hermione and Fred at the dance. But the road isn't smooth yet. There is going to be a lot more conflict before they are together. Hey I just noticed, I made it to a hundred reviews! Thanks everyone! I love you all! Thank you for your support. Now to the story……

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Author's POV

The rest of the dance went great for Hermione. She watched Malfoy dance with Lacy. He had the most disgusted face on. He kept glancing at Hermione throughout the dance. Fred went to dance with his date most of the time, and Hermione just watched him and Malfoy. But why was she looking at Malfoy? She was in love with Fred! Wasn't she?

The dance was almost over when Dumbledore stood up at the front."I am glad that you all have hada good time tonight, but now it's time for us to thank the Head boy and girl."

Everyone stopped and applauded for them. "And now it's time for the Head Boy and Girl dance."

Hermione's smile faded, no one said anything about a dance, she thought. Malfoy looked over at her and she looked at him. He smirked. She got up and walked up to the front. She met up with Malfoy up there and looked at him.

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Fred had been having a great time. He got with in talking terms with Hermione and they might get back together. He danced with Lavender for the remainder of the dance. Near the end Dumbledore stood up and began to talk.

"I am glad that you all have hada good time tonight, but now it's time for us to thank the Head boy and girl."

Fred clapped vigorously for Hermione. "And now it's time for the Head Boy and Girl dance."

Fred's smile faded. Did they plan this? He looked over at Malfoy and saw him smirking. He wanted to hex him into oblivion right there and then. He looked at Hermione but noticed she had already gotten up and headed to the front.

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Hermione looked up at Dumbledore with a pleading face. How would this look to Fred, she thought. She looked at Malfoy who was still smirking. She put her hands around his neck and he put his hands around her waist. It sent chills up Hermione spine. The music started and they began to dance.

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As Fred watched them dance, it made him even sicker. He did not like Malfoy at all right now; he wanted to be the one dancing with her not him! The dance lasted far too long for Fred to handle. He got up and left early. Hermione saw this and wanted to stop him but she couldn't just break the dance in front of everyone. She continued to dance. She looked up at Malfoy's face, he was smiling. He wasn't smirking, but he was smiling, it wasn't the biggest smile, but it was different. It was just a slight curve up in his lips. Hermione was beginning to smile, when the song ended. Hermione let go of him and walked back to her table with Malfoy following.

"So you can't say that you didn't have fun." He said as he followed her.

"Ok, sure it was okay." She said as she walked on.

"I'll meet you back at the common room." He said as he headed for the exit. Hermione made it back to her table and sat down.

"Hey guys, where did Fred go?" Hermione asked.

"He went back to the common room."

"Thanks Harry."

Hermione got up and headed for the common room. Why did he get so mad? It was just a dance she was forced to do. I swear it's that red hair! She thought to herself. She continued walking and finally got to the common room.

"Password," said the fat lady.

"Pepper Pixies," Hermione said.

The portrait opened and she walked through to find Fred on the couch. She walked around the couch and looked at him. He looked up at her. "What?"

"Why did you leave the great hall?" Hermioneasked as she took a seat next to Fred.

"Did you plan that dance with Malfoy?"

"What No! Of course not, Malfoy might have, but I really think it's just traditional."

Fred paused for a moment, "Oh, okay."

Hermione smiled as she watched Fred's face loosen up. "But remember we are just friends right now." Hermione said smiling.

"Yeah but a good friend wouldn't let their friend hang around with someone like him. Would they?"

Hermione looked up and back to Fred, "Did I tell you, you look beautiful tonight?"

Hermione blushed, "No I don't think you did."

"Well you look beautiful tonight."

Hermione felt her cheeks get hot and knew she was blushing a lot. No one ever really complimented her on her appearance, or no one she liked ever did. Fred looked her in the eye and she looked him in the eye. They brought their heads in close, as their lips barely caressed each others. Ron and Harry and the rest of the Gryffindors began to file in. Hermione snapped back and sat up. "Hey Harry, Ron." Hermione said as she sat up. She looked at Fred and mouthed 'bye'. She got up and left. She walked along the corridors and finally got to the head tower. She said the password and headed in. Malfoy was sitting on the couch reading.

Malfoy looked up, "Back to me so soon?"

Hermione looked at him. "Do you want to ruin any relationship I have left with Fred?" Hermione spat.

Malfoy smirked. "Well it gives me something to do." He stood up and walked over to Hermione. "You're not with him are you?"

"No, but what's it to you?"

"You know you enjoyed dancing with me."

"You are so arrogant, do you know that?"

"No actually I am simply speaking the truth."

She stopped talking and realized he was right.She did likedancing with him.She did like being in his arms. She felt safe with him, although she had no idea why. Like nothing could touch her, which was probably true. She looked up at him. "Why are you being semi-nice to me?"

"Don't you know?"

"No."

"Okay, well let's just say you have changed."

She smiled, "What kind of things?"

"Well, your looks, you personality, and everything." He came closer to her and slipped his arms around her waist.

"Well from what I can tell, you have changed too." Hermione said not noticing his arms until she felt their bodies fit together. It made her fluster a bit but then she looked up at him.

"What are you thinking right now?"

Hermione stopped to think for a second. "What the bloody hell and I doing?" She replied.

He smirked. It made Hermione's heart skip a beat. What was he doing to her? Was it seduction, or was it her own lust? She looked up to his face, he came inand kissed her. It wasn't anything rough or strong just a simple kiss. He broke and said, "Goodnight, my little mudblood."

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A/N: Hey guys I just want to thank everyone who reviewed! I hope you like this chapter. It's not to long, next chapter I will try and make longer. Please Review!