A/N: Hi everyone!

Thank you all so much for reviewing! I can't believe it! You guys are awesome! :)

Also, thanks to Maddie, for pointing out that the Hungarian Horntail is black, not red. My mistake. :P

Anyway, I know that Valentine's Day isn't here yet, but it's what I had planned for this chapter, and I didn't want to make you all wait until then to read it. So, this is an early Valentine's Gift! :)

Draco POV

I got up out of bed, wincing. The cuts on my chest had faded, but they still hurt. "Damned Weasley." I muttered.

For anyone who had been wondering, they did bring the beds over a long time ago, and Hermione, being as proper as she is, split the room.

I got up and picked up my wand. I did the clothes charm and walked out of the room to the Great Hall.

I took a seat next to Blaise. "Morning." he greeted.

"Hey." I replied.

"Everyone!" called Headmaster Dumbledore. The Great Hall quieted immediately.

"Good morning everyone!" he said. "I'd just like to address a few things first! As you all are very familiar with, today is Valentine's Day, and all classes are cancelled." everyone cheered. "I expect you all to have fun on the day of romance." he chuckled.

"Secondly, I'd like to address the matter of the Hungarian Horntail in the forest."

Whispers passed through the Great Hall, and I saw Hermione at the Gryffindor table looking pale.

"Yesterday, we had two seventh year students attacked by the beast. We are still not sure how it got there, but we assure you all not to worry. I'd like to quickly thank Professors Snape, Hagrid and McGonagall for helping out, and Miss Granger and Mr. Malfoy for their bravery yesterday. To that, I would like to award both Slytherin and Gryffindor 50 house points." said Dumbledore.

Both houses stood up and cheered. My face was emotionless, but Hermione's looked embarrassed from the attention.

"Alright! Let breakfast begin!"

Our plates and cups automatically began filling themselves.

In spirit of Valentine's Day, we had heart-shaped pancakes and strawberries, as well as some fruity red liquid.

Looking at it made me sick.

"My plate looks much too happy." muttered Blaise, looking at it with disgust.

"I hear you." I told him.

After breakfast, I found Hermione in the library.

"Hello, little bookworm." I teased.

"Go away, Malfoy." I glared.

"Being cold again? What happened to the worry from yesterday?" I asked.

"Well you seem to be alright." she said, closing her book to put it back on the shelf.

I followed her. "Why are you mad at me?" I asked.

For some unknown reason that I couldn't figure out, her attitude made me uneasy, as if I did something wrong. The weird thing is that I cared.

"Who said I was?" she asked.

"Hermione, I'm not stupid. I can tell." I said.

"Are you sure about that?" she asked, smirking.

I scowled. "Anyway, tell me."

She pondered it for a second. "No." she said, simply, walking away, leaving me confused.

I tried to forget about it, but somehow, it kept bugging me.

Finally, I decided to go to ask someone.

"Hello Ginny." I said, strolling up to her.

"Um, hello?" she said, skeptically.

"I have a question." I said.

"Alright. Shoot." she replied.

"Why is Hermione mad at me?" I asked.

She stiffened, but she regained her composure.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." she lied, walking away.

"Of course." I said, catching up to her. "But you're not a very convincing liar."

She stopped. "Well, I'm surprised that it isn't obvious."

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Honestly Malfoy! You aren't romantic at all!" she said, exasperated.

"Tell me." I said.

"I promised Hermione I wouldn't, but I'll I've you a hint. Think about what day it is today, what should happen, and what's not happening."

I frowned. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"Figure it out. Oh, and one last clue: I'm going on a date with Harry." she walked off.

I was still confused. "Hermione wants to go on a date with Harry?" I said, thinking out loud.

Then it hit me.

Wow, I'm stupid.

I found Hermione in the Gryffindor commons with the Weasel.

"Hello, Weasel. Hermione, can I talk to you?" I said.

She looked surprised, and Weasley started glaring.

"Sure." she said.

We walked outside. "Um, so I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date this afternoon? Even now is ok." I said, awkwardly.

Man up, Draco! You call yourself a Slytherin? You can barely ask a girl who is you GIRLFRIEND on a freaking date!

"You talked to Ginny, didn't you?" she asked, crossing her arms.

"Well yes, but she didn't tell me. I had to figure it out." I said.

"Fine." she said. "When?"

I felt comfortable again. "Now."

We headed off to Hogsmeade.

"You notice that this is actually our first ever date?" she asked.

"Huh. It is." I replied. I actually didn't notice.

"Alright, so where to?" she asked.

"I'm letting this be a shopping spree for you. Look around, find something, I'll pay." I said.

She grinned. "Here's the whole 'I'm super rich' think again, right?"

I chuckled. "Yes, but this time, you benefit."

We toured the whole village, looking through almost every store.

I found out a lot about her-her family, her favorite things, everything. It was comfortable being around her.

"Ugh, there's nothing good." she complained.

"Well, I have an idea."

I pulled her into a small shop, and she looked skeptic. "Where is this?" she asked.

"Hurbin's Jewelry Shop." I replied. "There's a lot of nice things here."

I pulled her in, and she gasped.

Different types of diamonds, crystals, and gems sparkled in the light.

"Hello Mr. Malfoy. How are you doing?" asked the manager, Fredrick Hurbin.

"Fine, thank you." I replied. "I'm looking for something for my date here." I said, gesturing to Hermione.

She didn't notice. She was still looking in wonder at the different pieces of jewelry.

"They're all so beautiful!" she exclaimed.

"Pick one." I said.

She looked until she found one that made her eyes light up with delight.

"This ones gorgeous!" she gasped. She carefully held the delicate necklace in her hands.

It was a diamond enchanted to the shape of a flower, with different gems in the middle. It definitely was beautiful.

"We'll take this one." I said.

Hurbin nodded. "21 galleons." he announced.

I easily fished out the money and gave it to him, and presented the necklace to her.

"Thank you so much." she gasped.

"May I?" I asked. I unclasped the necklace and fastened it around her neck.

As soon as I touched her skin, I felt a little jolt of electricity.

She turned around. "How does it look?"

I grinned. "The necklace is beautiful. I thought we established that." I teased.

She rolled her eyes. "Never mind."

We finished the rest of the date laughing and talking.

Finally, it started getting dark, so we headed back.

"Well this was fun." she said.

"Yeah."

Right at that moment, I felt a sudden urge to kiss her.

We both froze, and I leaned towards her. My mind was foggy.

Then, I snapped out of it.

"Oh, um, Uh, I'm going to Blaise's." I said, blushing madly.

"Alright." she said, not looking at me.

What the hell just happened to me?

A/N: Haha, did you all like this chapter? I had fun writing it :)

I'm sorry that they didn't kiss yet! But I do have the perfect moment planned for it! So don't worry!

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Luv,

Cherri