"What flower?" I asked. "I didn't get a flower." Ron handed me a long single white rose. I couldn't help smiling. I put down the letter. Big mistake! Ron grabbed it and Harry and Ron read it together. He looked up at me and said. "Your not thinking of going to the dance with him, are you?" Ron asked with fear.
"No Ron, I am not thinking about it."
I took a piece of toast with me, stepped away from the table, and waited by the door. Ron followed me with his eyes, Harry didn't look up. I saw Draco talking to a third year boy in Slytherin, when he turned the corner. I waited until he noticed me. I walked up to Malfoy and hugged him in front of everyone, including Harry. " I would love to go to the dance with you," I said loudly, so everyone could hear. Ron looked with a face of shock and betrayal. I couldn't see Harry. He seemed to be looking at his eggs. I had a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I ignored it. I decided not to talk to Ron and Harry because Ron would start yelling, and I don't think Harry would been to thrilled with it. After getting Lavender got me some more breakfast (I was starving), The school had a great snowball fight, with only a couple of broken noses and eyeglasses from none other then Fred and George Weasley. It seemed like it lasted forever. Before we knew it lunchtime. The floor was dripping wet because of the snow that was on everyone's shoes. People were slipping left and right up and down. I have to admit it was funny seeing Ron trying to walk to the end of the table without slipping and falling. (I sneaked in the kitchen and grabbed some lunch from in there) then went to go change right after lunch. I needed to do a lot of work. Making the dying potion will take about an hour and a half. The eye changing about thirty minutes. The makeup and the robe about another thirty minutes. I promised I would help Ginny with her makeup before me so I had to put on mascara and lipstick on her while trying to make this potion and trying to get my hair flat. The potion came out great and Ginny looked very pretty. Harry and Ron were waiting outside for their dates. Harry and asked Ginny out because he waited too long to ask any other girl. He would have tried Cho again (I have no idea why he keeps trying) but she left Hogwarts. I knew about Cho a long time ago because Harry told me before. Ron was going with Ginny's friend Jessica. When I was finished the girls said they didn't even know it was I, and I really didn't know if that was a good or bad thing. I was afraid to go out. I was embarrassed. Ginny and Jessica went out first. They talked to Ron and Harry a bit before they realized I didn't come out.

Harry: Ginny where is Hermione, Malfoy is waiting outside for her with a dozen blue roses.
Jessica: She feels embarrassed. She gave herself a top to bottom makeover for the dance, but I haven't seen it and she has to…
Ginny: Quiet Jess.
Ron: We should just leave her here.
Harry: I guess.
Ginny: No. She helped me now I will help her come over her fear. She needs a relaxing charm. She has a lot to do then you think.
Harry: What do you mean?
Jessica: I will go get her.
Me: No need to bother I am out.

More people were in the common room then I thought. Everyone had his or her mouth open in surprise. Fred walked right into a wall. George dropped what ever it was he was holding. Jessica looked like she had seen a ghost. Harry and Ron just looked at me. For a second I thought they had been hit with a freezing spell. Everyone was silent but it didn't matter to me. With the relaxing charm I didn't feel like I had a care in the world. I walk pasted all the faces and out the door. I could tell that Malfoy was very nervous and jittery. I could see the flowers shaking in his hand. Then all of a sudden I had a quick thought. *Why am I here? This is your arch nemesis Malfoy. You should be anywhere but here.* It had gone away as fast as it had appeared. *Mum if you could see your little girl now.* I waved a little to get his attention. He seemed tense but happy. He handed me the flowers and we walked to the great hall. I noticed Harry and the rest behind us. As soon as we walked in Dumbledore smiled at me. That was my sign to get ready to sing. I would be singing "I Want It That Way" from the Backstreet boys. I listened to it over and over again in summer and now I would be singing to it. I got my old friend of mine Josh. He would be playing the boy in the song and singing with me. I also added a few magical things to it just to make it a little flashy.

It was time everything was in place. Josh was ready and calm as me. I could here Dumbledore's voice introduce me. They opened the certain. I could here people whispering "Is that really Hermione?"
Well here it goes. (Altered words)

You are my fire
The one desire
I don't ever want to here you say
I want it that way

But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When I say
I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothing but an heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake, tell me why
you never wanna hear me say
I want it that way

Am I your fire
Your one desire
Yes I know It's too late
But I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothing but an heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake, tell me why
you never wanna hear me say
I want it that way

Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be, yeah
No matter the distance
I want you to know that
Deep down inside of me

You are my fire
The one desire
You are, you are, you are, you are
Don't wanna hear you say

Ain't nothing but a heartache
Ain't nothing but a mistake
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothing but an heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake, I tell you why
you never wanna hear me say
I want it that way


Tell me why
Ain't nothing but an heartache
Ain't nothing but a mistake, tell me why
you never wanna hear me say
I want it that way
Cause I want it that away

Fireworks came down from the ceiling and lit the whole hall.


The spell had worn off right after the song ended. My stomach was doing flip-flops. Before I knew it I heard clapping then whistling. Josh and I took a bow. When I looked up I saw Ron and Harry clapping and shouting something. I couldn't here them but I didn't care. I walked offstage. People were coming all around me telling me how great I did and everything. I walked to Ron and Harry. I smiled at them. Harry said something but I couldn't hear him. I looked to find Draco, but I didn't see him. I sat down, as so did everyone else. Dumbledore said with out hesitation". We have another singer in our presents today besides the wonderful Miss. Granger." I turned to look at Dumbledore, but I caught the Snape smiling at me which sent a chill up my spine." I would like to introduce Mr. Malfoy. He will also be singing a song also from Backstreet Boys called The One." I couldn't believe my ears. Malfoy singing ran through my mind over and over again. All of a sudden the certain came up.