Adjusting their robe and making sure they were wearing the correct robes. They stepped out of the dressing room. Almost unable to catch their breathe they heard Madam give a small cough in the background. There were students waiting to come sign up for their gowns. Madam had kept the store empty to issue his privacy and as well for Miss Granger.
Composing themselves they gathered their belongings and continued their way to the front of the store. Stepping into the main lobby they signaled for the students to enter the store.
Draco stepped forward
"Students remember this is our first formal event as a student union, remember to dress accordingly. You are allowed to wear anything you would like just please remember its a formal event and you will be photographed by the press."
On cue racks of gowns had transformed for the female students to browse and store assistants emerged to help with the crowd.
The head boy and girl separated to assist the students respectively. Draco was very curious at Hermione's gown choice he didn't see any that seems to match her style or personality.
Hours passed and soon it was time for the students to start heading back to the castle. The alley was still buzzing with the excitement and anticipation of the event.
Flooing back in groups Hermione did the final sweep of the alley with Luna, after the prefects curfew had expired.
"Luna can I tell you a secret?"
Seeing the glimmer in her pals eyes and the soft smile she could barely keep her words in
"The reason for the theme was actually a quick fib to headmistress from Draco"
Tilting her head to the side Luna tried to understand;
" I'm not following...? What do you mean?
"We were heavily snogging behind a pillar and in a rush to make it to a meeting with headmistress we accidentally grabbed each other's robes...
When confronted in her office Draco was quick and said it was to make a statement about community unity to try to prove to the students a new era has arrived"
The giggle bubbled out of Luna quicker then a chocolate frog out of his box. Watching the blush creep across Hermiones face only made her laugh erupt.
"You naughty girl this whole party is because you almost shagged Malfoy in the corridor? Oh I love all of this, what a wild passionate adventure. Oh I am so happy for you, your flame is back and you'll always remember this party. Your romance sparked something our community really needs. A reminder the war and the hatred is over"
Joining in the laughter, she finally saw the humor in all of this. She was finally happy and this WAS something the community needed.
" but here's the best part... Snape and Dumbledore caught the lie... they didn't believe Draco even for a second. We found the sweetest note in our chambers "
Having the weight off her shoulders Luna felt the atmosphere around Hermione lift.
"Now my dear since I know the reason for this event I would love to here exactly how you two came about, I can only imagine it's very passionate as well"
Studying her face she saw her blush deepen almost as deep red as her Gryffindor crest. Following Hermione into a quiet part of the alley she cast a quick silence charm around them and waited for her to start.
Swallowing the lump in her throat she started from the beginning, not forgetting that he undid her charms, the chocolate, the dreams about grey swirling eyes.
Luna drank in every detail. She recounted that even if her romance with Neville did not have such a fiery passionate beginning the stars lead him to her. She ran into him in the jungle for her research project and instantly they are drawn to each other.
" I can feel a similar connection to you as well Hermione. Did you know the human soul has many solemates each brings something different to your life. But when you find your twin flame, your whole body will chose them. Heart, soul, and mind. Their touch will enliven you whole their presence soothes your soul.
Absorbing the powerful words, Hermione could only feel at peace with the universe. Things happen for a reason and they help shape the future of their community.
Upon returning to the school Hermione entered her chambers with a grin cemented to her face. Her cheeks almost aches but she couldn't contain her joy.
Quickly putting away her purchases and locking up her gown. She made sure to put a few charms to guard it from prying eyes.
Defending down the stair case she heard their door open and close.
In a blur of curls and the scent of fresh sweets; Draco felt his face peppered with kisses. Hermione was speaking at a kilometer a minute and he was struggling to keep up. She was going on about nargles and butterflies, twin flames, rainforests and the stars. It was a lot to follow; yet he found himself zoned out; soaking in the beauty of her glow. Her hair wild, sparkle in her eyes dancing, her body relaxed and her cheeks rosy from smiling.
This was his girl. She deserved to feel this carefree, this invigorated and excited. She deserved it more than anyone.
