Hermione woke up with a smile, this was going to be a great day. Nothing can ruin today She thought as she danced to the wardrobe humming to herself. Pulling out a cute, nalck dress, she twirled into the bathroom, singing as she undressed and hopped into the shower.
Draco woke up perplexed. What if she likes him more than she likes me? He thought to himself as he dragged himself out of bed and towards the bathroom, stopping outside the door as he heard water running at gentle singing. She must have beat me to it He thought as he tried to make out the song she was singing. It was a muggle song, he remembered it from the previous day. By Aero something. Aerosmith that's it. "don't want to close my eyes, don't want to fall asleep, Cause i'd miss you babe and I don't want to miss a thing..." The singing trailed off and Draco realized that she was out of the shower, with no time to waste he opened the door and hopped into the shower.
Still singing her favourite song of all time, Hermione messed around with her hair for a good half hour before deciding that it was adequate, and sitting by her desk, opening her diary.
Hello? She asked hoping Slytherin Boy Person was up.
Oh Hey, you still going to meet me later?
Of course. You will show up won't you?
Of course. What if when you know who I am you won't like - like that?
Who's to say I won't?
Popular opinion.
You're not sounding so confident... are you sure you're a Slytherin?
How dare you even speculate otherwise.
What happened to all that "I wish I was A Gryffindor" stuff from the other night?
Hmmm, maybe it ran away?
How convenient. Are you ready for the trip?
Of course.
Are you nervous, or is it just me?
Slytherin don't get nervous.
Again, how convenient... how will I know who you are?
I'll be in a suit.
I thought we were dressing casual...
Don't worry, it's a casual suit.
A casual suit?
Yes. As in a shirt and blazer combo. Only casual.
Right...
It's okay, I'll still look hot.
Could you climb any further up your own arse?
I thought you were supposed to be a sweet, innocent Gryffindor...
You must have me mistaken for someone else...
Are you ready for our date?
I am.
Oh good. Well I'd best be going, I've got some stuff to do before hand and I don't want to miss a thing.
Me neither. Bye Slytherin Boy Person.
Soon you'll know my name :)
Hermione held onto that as she started dancing around her room again, excited for the date. "Nothing could ruin it" She said to herself before leaving for the main hall.
"Oh good you're here, hurry up and eat so we can go shopping!" Ginny urged as Hermione sat beside her, "But you know I don't like shopping!" The older girl complained into her toast. Harry just smiled as he watched the two interact. "Where's Draco?" He asked finally and Ginny muttered incoherently, whilst Hermione just looked puzzled. "I don't actually know, I didn't see him this morning. Must have been in a hurry." Harry nodded smiling. "Can I speak to you quickly? Under the table?" He asked gesturing before sliding under.
"Do you like Draco?" Harry asked and Hermione frowned, "Of course I do. Why, don't you?" Harry chuckled at her innocence, "That's not what I meant. I might in a more romantic way." Hermione smiled, "Oooh. Umm, I think I do. I think I do a lot. But that's the problem." Harry looked confused, "He clearly likes you back if that's what you're worried about. I mean he literally begs for your attention, and after everything he does he looks to you for approval." Hermione smiled to herself, "That's not what I meant. I'm meeting up with this Slytherin that I've been talking to. I think I really like him as well. Only I don't know who it is. It's kind of like a blind date." Harry nodded, thinking. "You should go on the date. See how it goes, if you don't like them, that's fine. If you do like them, you'll have to choose between them and Draco. Just be careful, he really really likes you." Harry climbed back up, leaving Hermione to think before joining them.
"C'mon lets go, lets go, lets go!" Ginny said as she dragged Hermione out of the hall. "I'm only allowed to spend an hour shopping though Gin, I'm meeting someone" Hermione said and the younger girl stopped in her tracks. "It's not Malfoy is it?" She asked curiously. Hermione shook her head, "No it's not Draco." Emphasizing his name. "Good. Well, I suppose if we hurry round we'll be able to pick something suitable in an hour. It's going to be tough though. What colour are you going for?" Ginny said as she dragged head girl out of the hall, "Umm, red?" Hermione asked hopefully. "Red? Why not black? Nevermind, if you want red, I guess we'll go with red." Hermione laughed, "I'm glad I finally get a say."
"Ah there you are Harry. You're late." Draco said as Harry tripped into the suit shop, "You know I don't need your help picking out a suit. I'm perfectly capable of picking out my ow-" Harry tried to say, "Nonsense. You actually have no sense of fashion. Take these and try them on." Draco butted in, handing Harry six different Blazers, "What colour dress will Ginny be wearing?" He asked as he handed him different shirts and trousers. The clothes piling high Harry struggled to hold them up, "Uhhh, Green I think." Draco stared at him incrediously, "You think? You think? I don't need you to think, I need you to know. What colour dress will Ginny be wearing?" He demanded, "Green. Definitely green. Sorry" Harry cursed under his breath, as Draco handed him dozens of ties which were probably different shades, but to Harry, all just looked like green. "Hurry up, I've not got long." Draco demanded as he pulled out some clothes for himself.
"I have to try all of these dresses on?" Hermione asked disbelievingly. "Yes, now hurry, I need to find myself a dress yet." Ginny answered as she pushed her into a changing room, rushing off to find a suitable dress for herself.
"So why are you dressed so smart anyway Draco?" Harry asked curiously, "This, dear boy, is not smart. This is casual." He answered coolly, as he turned back to the rack, pulling out another tie. "No, I'm wearing casual. That is definitely smart." he answered cockily. Draco just gave him a once over and laughed, "No Harry, You're wearing scruffy, I'm wearing casual." Harry frowned looking down at himself, missing Draco walking over to the till and paying. "Meet me half way at least Draco, it's smart-casual. And why are you dressed so... smart-casual" Harry tried as he payed for his own suit. "Fine, smart casual. Whatever. And if you must know, I have a date. With a girl. A beautiful girl, with whom I have a date." Harry laughed at the blond, "nervous are we?" He asked mockingly, "Please, when you look as good as I do, you won't ever be nervous."
And with that he left in his smart-casual suit.
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