Chapter 36: The Masquerade Ball ~ Part 1
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Hermione stood in the in the hallway waiting for Pansy. She had promised to meet Pansy in a deserted part of the hall. She didn't want anyone to see their costume, and she didn't want anyone to know what she was up to before the ball. Hermione took out her pocket mirror.
Hermione grinned. She looked stunning. The gypsy costume flattered her figure perfectly. It clung to all the right places. Hermione loved how sparkly the green was, and how shiny her silver jewelry was. She felt so gorgeous, and almost everything was perfect
But she was angry with Draco, and his attitude toward her. But like Pansy had said, "It's his loss. Let him deal with it. He's just being a prat. Don't you dare let it ruin your night!"
Hermione put on some green eye shadow, and some silver glitter. She smirked, and even wore a silver snake bracelet that went all the way up her arm. She even put in silver and green barrettes that Pansy let her borrow. Hermione grinned at her reflection, but that grin quickly faded. She wished that she was going with Draco, but she wasn't. She was going with nobody. It sucked.
Pansy, emerged from the hall, walked up to were Hermione was standing. She smirked, and said, "Looking good! If I didn't know you, I would think you were a Slytherin."
Hermione smiled. Pansy's outfit was identical to her own, except it was scarlet and gold. Hermione especially loved the gold lion necklace.
Pansy smirked, "Well, it's time for the 'Gypsy Sisters' to make their entrance. What do you say?"
Hermione winked, "Let's go."
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Draco was miserable. He didn't feel like going to the stupid ball now. Not after what happened with Hermione. He didn't want to go with that whore Blaise, but it wasn't like he had much of a choice. He would look incredibly stupid if he had no one.
Draco also hated his costume. Blaise insisted he be a sexy vampire (A/N: Draco why hate that?). Draco looked at himself in the mirror. He smirked. He was always cocky about his good looks. ~ Maybe I'll turn heads, and be able to stay away from Blaise. ~
Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door. Draco turned around and winced. It was Blaise, and she was dressed as an Egyptian princess. Blaise was wearing a very tight gold top, and she was baring her mid diff. She also was very made up. You couldn't see her real face under all that make up.
Blaise winked, and grabbed Draco's arm, "Shall we go darling?"
"Uh-yeah." Draco said in a rather depressed tone of voice.
The two walked out together into the Slytherin common room. Millicent was gripping tightly onto Goyle's arm, but he was too stupid to know what's going on. Jewel was looking very angelic indeed. The sliver brought out her gray eyes, and they looked almost blue. Jewel may have looked sweet, and innocent, but everyone could tell she was thinking otherwise, when she glared at Blaise.
Draco looked around at the group and muttered, "Are we all ready to go?"
"Duh, no." said Crabbe who was dressed like a troll, like Goyle, "Where's my girl, Pansy?"
Blaise rolled her eyes, and purred, "Who cares! We'll find her eventually. Let's go."
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Meanwhile in the Great Hall, Harry was escorting Ginny to the ball, along with Ron. Ginny looked very upset, and her eyes appeared red from crying. Ron kept asking her what was the matter, but Ginny wouldn't answer. Ron finally dropped it, and asked, "Where's Hermione?"
Ginny shrugged, "I have no idea. I wish I knew, but I don't."
Harry smiled, and said, "Ginny, don't worry. We'll find her. Lets go check out the Great Hall."
The Great Hall looked simply beautiful. There were floating jack-o- lanterns, and the lights were black and orange. Several of the school ghosts showed up, to add to the scene. All the refreshments were Halloween related. The band was made up of Skeletons, and they were playing loudly.
The professors looked their happiest since the death of Dumbledore. Even Professor McGonagall was laughing. Snape also didn't seem as evil looking. McGonagall suddenly walked over to Snape and whispered something in his ear. He seemed angry at first, but then nodded. "I wonder what that was about." Ron muttered.
Harry offered his arm out to Ginny, and said, "Shall we dance?"
Ginny grinned and immediately took Harry's hand. Ron scowled, and he walked over to were Justin, and Padama was dancing. Padama waved, "Hi Ron!"
Justin nodded his head, "Hey Ron! What's up?"
Ron shrugged, "Nothing."
Then he began making small talk with Padama and Justin to hide the fact that he didn't have a date with him.
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Draco entered the Great Hall with Blaise, Millicent, Goyle, Crabbe, and Jewel. Crabbe was looking pissed because there was still no sign of Pansy. Jewel smirked. Maybe Pansy ran away. She couldn't blame her for not wanting to go with a big oaf like Crabbe.
Blaise immediately grabbed Draco and dragged him out to the dance floor. Jewel glared. Blaise looked like such a little slut. Jewel couldn't believe someone who ever leave to a dance like that wearing so little.
Millicent rolled her eyes, and said, "I know what your thinking Jewel. I know. Unbelievable. I hate that girl!"
Jewel nodded as she watched Millicent go out the dance floor with Goyle. Jewel looked at the giant spider clock hanging on the wall. It was nine o clock. ~ Might as well have fun. ~ She thought to herself sadly.
Jewel walked up to the dance floor were Blaise was grinding a little too close to Draco. Draco looked mortified. Jewel sighed. Maybe he was a little nicer; he wouldn't be dancing with her. This was his punishment. But still Blaise was way too close for comfort. Jewel clenched her fists ~ Get any closer you bitch, and I swear. ~
Suddenly the skeletons stopped playing. McGonagall went up on the stage where they were playing. She smiled and announced, "Two of our students have volunteered to sing the next song. So please welcome, the Gypsy Sisters, Miss Granger, and Miss Parkinson."
Everyone went silent. Jewel gasped and looked up. Draco immediately, to Blaise's disgust, stopped looking at her. Jewel looked over at the Gryffindors. They were absolutely stunned.
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Hermione and Pansy walked out on the stage together. Pansy whispered, "Good luck. Lets show them!"
Hermione nodded, and they both came into view of the entire Great Hall. Everyone gasped, because of their costumes. Hermione tried hard not to laugh at Blaise's furious expression. Hermione also tried hard not to look at Draco, Ginny, Harry, or Ron. No way. She didn't want to see their reaction.
Pansy grabbed to microphone, and announced, "YO! What's up Hogwarts! I want to dedicate this little song to ALL OF YOU!"
Hermione nodded, "Get ready so some fun! You all deserve this song too!"
"Ready?" Pansy mouthed.
Hermione nodded, and they started to sing.
HERMIONE~ Uh huh, life's like this
Uh huh, uh huh, that's the way it is
Cause life's like this
Uh huh, uh huh that's the way it is
PANSY~ Chill out whatcha yelling' for?
Lay back it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
you will see
I like you the way you are
When we're drivin' in your car
and you're talking to me one on one but you've become
Somebody else round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're tryin' to be cool you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
And you fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
HERMIONE~ You come over unannounced
dressed up like you're somethin' else
where you are and where it's at you see
you're making me
laugh out when you strike your pose
take off all your preppy clothes
you know you're not fooling anyone
when you've become
Somebody else round everyone else
Watching your back, like you can't relax
Trying to be cool you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
and You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into
honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
PANSY~ Chill out whatcha yelling for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You will see
HERMIONE~ Somebody else round everyone else
You're watching your back, like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool, you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
and You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into
honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no
Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like your somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
Hermione and Pansy caught each others eye, and they both laughed. They both shouted, "Thank you! Thank you!"
Everyone was just staring at lost for words. Hermione caught a glimpse of Jewel. She winked. Hermione smiled. Jewel was the best girl in the world. ~ She always will be. ~ Hermione thought,
Then the two took one last bow and left the stage. Hermione was laughing and she muttered to Pansy, "Oh! Did you see the looks on their faces! Oh my God, Blaise looked ready to kill that we did that!"
Pansy giggled, "Oh well. Did you see that Weasly boy? The way he was looking at you? He was lost for words!"
Hermione sighed, "And how about Draco? He couldn't believe it! Well, this was definitely one of the more interesting balls."
"Don't want to quit school and become rock stars?" Pansy joked.
Hermione snickered and replied, "Lets go!"
"PANSY! MIONE!"
Jewel was running as fast as she could up to them. She looked so happy. Her angel wings fluttered behind her. Hermione laughed, "Jewelie! What's up girl?"
Jewel clapped her hands and laughed, "I am so proud of you two! Did you see the expressions everyone was wearing! This had to be the bestest night of my life!"
"Bestest isn't a word." Hermione corrected teasingly.
"Well, I am impressed," came a sarcastic remark from behind them.
The three looked up and saw Draco, who had Blaise gripping his arm. Blaise was furious. She immediately went up to Pansy, and slapped her hard across the face, leaving a big red mark.
Pansy gasped and staggered backward. Blaise growled at Pansy, "You call yourself a Slytherin! You are going to be in so much trouble. I can't wait."
Pansy rubbed her cheek, and Hermione glared at Blaise, her eyes full of hate. Hermione drawled, "What do you want, you bitch?"
Blaise rubbed Draco's arm tenderly. He said nothing. Blaise smirked, and said, "I just wanted to show you how to treat your 'ex-boyfriend' right. You know he hates you."
Jewel sneered, "You little whore! You'll get yours. I swear! First you try to seduce my brother, and now you're being pissy, because Mione and Pansy did something that you would NEVER EVER have the guts to do! EVER! You're just a big fat slutty COWARD! GO TO HELL BITCH!"
Blaise mocked Jewel, "Not before you Jewel. Your time is running out! You'll be the one to enter hell first."
Blaise looked at Pansy again and spit at her. Pansy wiped the salvia from her face. Hermione growled, "You little-"
Pansy glared daggers at Blaise, "You will regret that!"
Pansy then turned around and ran from the Great Hall. She ran as fast as she could. All she wanted to do was to get away from Blaise. She felt the tears pour down her face.
She barely noticed that she bumped into Ron. Ron glared and snarled harshly, "Watch where you're going-"
Pansy wiped the tears from her eyes, and her lip trembled, "I-I'm sorry, Ron. I wasn't watching where I was going."
Ron raised his eyebrows and his voice became softer, "You've been crying? What happened?"
Pansy sighed, and giggled sadly, "Blaise is a bitch. There is nothing you can do about it. It's just how she is."
Ron made a face, "Yeah, I guess so. Oh! By the way, nice costume. Very uh Gryffindor like."
Pansy smiled sweetly, "Thank you."
"Your welcome."
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Hermione was furious. She glared at Blaise and said, "I hate you."
Blaise just stared at her, and sneered, "You are a fool. Gryffindors, and Slytherins don't mix. Purebloods and mudbloods don't mix. Losers and winners don't mix. Get the hint. Don't you agree my sexy, Draco."
Draco looked from Blaise to Hermione. Jewel looked at Draco with her big grayish blue eyes. Draco smirked, and pushed Blaise's arm off of him. Blaise was shocked, "What-"
Draco sneered back at Blaise, "Take a hint. I don't like you. It's quite the opposite as a matter a fact. Why don't you go find some snotty, and evil date, just like yourself."
Blaise slapped Draco hard across the face, drawing blood. She glared, "You'll be sorry! See if you aren't!"
She stormed away, and out of sight. Jewel shrugged, and hugged Draco. Jewel winked, "Bros before hoes, am I correct?"
Hermione and Draco both laughed loudly. Hermione sighed, "It couldn't be any closer to the truth!"
Jewel smiled, "You guys rock."
Jewel then walked away. Hermione was standing there with Draco. She felt embarrassed, and she muttered, "So, ..Malfoy. Uh-"
"Draco." He corrected.
Hermione smiled, and then gasped, "Oh! You're bleeding."
She immediately went up to Draco and wiped the blood away from his cheek. Draco sighed, "Thanks Mione."
Hermione turned shyly away, "D-Don't mention it."
Hermione began to walk toward where Harry, and Ginny were, but Draco stopped her by pulling her into a hug. "DRACO! What are you doing? I thought-"
Draco pulled Hermione closer to him, "You thought wrong. Sorry. I acted like a jackass because I got another threat."
"You what?"
"I got another threat, but that doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that I love you, and I was truly sorry about how I acted. I did it to protect you."
Hermione snuggled against Draco, and muttered, "Okay. I understand. I am glad you really weren't angry. You were very brave for acting like that to protect me."
Draco shook his head, "How could I be?"
Hermione glared at Draco, and insisted, "You are very brave! You know you are."
Draco kissed Hermione on the cheek and said, " Would you like to take a walk in the gardens with me? We can discuss everything out."
Hermione nodded, "Okay. I can't wait."
Draco sighed, "I am truly sorry."
Hermione leaned over and kissed Draco on the cheek, "I know. You can explain outside."
Draco took Hermione's hand, and together they walked outside, feeling much happier then when they arrived.
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Meanwhile Pansy was chatting up with Ron, and telling him about the time when Jewel melted her cauldron in Potions class. Ron was actually laughing. He thought to himself ~ Was this what Hermione saw in Malfoy? Maybe I am starting to understand! ~
Pansy put her hand on Ron's shoulder, and asked, "Would you like to dance with me, Ron?"
Ron blushed as red as his hair, and stuttered, "Sure."
That's the end of Masquerade Ball Part 1! Stay tuned for Masquerade Ball Part 2! ^_^
~*Sophiebabe
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Hermione stood in the in the hallway waiting for Pansy. She had promised to meet Pansy in a deserted part of the hall. She didn't want anyone to see their costume, and she didn't want anyone to know what she was up to before the ball. Hermione took out her pocket mirror.
Hermione grinned. She looked stunning. The gypsy costume flattered her figure perfectly. It clung to all the right places. Hermione loved how sparkly the green was, and how shiny her silver jewelry was. She felt so gorgeous, and almost everything was perfect
But she was angry with Draco, and his attitude toward her. But like Pansy had said, "It's his loss. Let him deal with it. He's just being a prat. Don't you dare let it ruin your night!"
Hermione put on some green eye shadow, and some silver glitter. She smirked, and even wore a silver snake bracelet that went all the way up her arm. She even put in silver and green barrettes that Pansy let her borrow. Hermione grinned at her reflection, but that grin quickly faded. She wished that she was going with Draco, but she wasn't. She was going with nobody. It sucked.
Pansy, emerged from the hall, walked up to were Hermione was standing. She smirked, and said, "Looking good! If I didn't know you, I would think you were a Slytherin."
Hermione smiled. Pansy's outfit was identical to her own, except it was scarlet and gold. Hermione especially loved the gold lion necklace.
Pansy smirked, "Well, it's time for the 'Gypsy Sisters' to make their entrance. What do you say?"
Hermione winked, "Let's go."
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Draco was miserable. He didn't feel like going to the stupid ball now. Not after what happened with Hermione. He didn't want to go with that whore Blaise, but it wasn't like he had much of a choice. He would look incredibly stupid if he had no one.
Draco also hated his costume. Blaise insisted he be a sexy vampire (A/N: Draco why hate that?). Draco looked at himself in the mirror. He smirked. He was always cocky about his good looks. ~ Maybe I'll turn heads, and be able to stay away from Blaise. ~
Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door. Draco turned around and winced. It was Blaise, and she was dressed as an Egyptian princess. Blaise was wearing a very tight gold top, and she was baring her mid diff. She also was very made up. You couldn't see her real face under all that make up.
Blaise winked, and grabbed Draco's arm, "Shall we go darling?"
"Uh-yeah." Draco said in a rather depressed tone of voice.
The two walked out together into the Slytherin common room. Millicent was gripping tightly onto Goyle's arm, but he was too stupid to know what's going on. Jewel was looking very angelic indeed. The sliver brought out her gray eyes, and they looked almost blue. Jewel may have looked sweet, and innocent, but everyone could tell she was thinking otherwise, when she glared at Blaise.
Draco looked around at the group and muttered, "Are we all ready to go?"
"Duh, no." said Crabbe who was dressed like a troll, like Goyle, "Where's my girl, Pansy?"
Blaise rolled her eyes, and purred, "Who cares! We'll find her eventually. Let's go."
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Meanwhile in the Great Hall, Harry was escorting Ginny to the ball, along with Ron. Ginny looked very upset, and her eyes appeared red from crying. Ron kept asking her what was the matter, but Ginny wouldn't answer. Ron finally dropped it, and asked, "Where's Hermione?"
Ginny shrugged, "I have no idea. I wish I knew, but I don't."
Harry smiled, and said, "Ginny, don't worry. We'll find her. Lets go check out the Great Hall."
The Great Hall looked simply beautiful. There were floating jack-o- lanterns, and the lights were black and orange. Several of the school ghosts showed up, to add to the scene. All the refreshments were Halloween related. The band was made up of Skeletons, and they were playing loudly.
The professors looked their happiest since the death of Dumbledore. Even Professor McGonagall was laughing. Snape also didn't seem as evil looking. McGonagall suddenly walked over to Snape and whispered something in his ear. He seemed angry at first, but then nodded. "I wonder what that was about." Ron muttered.
Harry offered his arm out to Ginny, and said, "Shall we dance?"
Ginny grinned and immediately took Harry's hand. Ron scowled, and he walked over to were Justin, and Padama was dancing. Padama waved, "Hi Ron!"
Justin nodded his head, "Hey Ron! What's up?"
Ron shrugged, "Nothing."
Then he began making small talk with Padama and Justin to hide the fact that he didn't have a date with him.
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Draco entered the Great Hall with Blaise, Millicent, Goyle, Crabbe, and Jewel. Crabbe was looking pissed because there was still no sign of Pansy. Jewel smirked. Maybe Pansy ran away. She couldn't blame her for not wanting to go with a big oaf like Crabbe.
Blaise immediately grabbed Draco and dragged him out to the dance floor. Jewel glared. Blaise looked like such a little slut. Jewel couldn't believe someone who ever leave to a dance like that wearing so little.
Millicent rolled her eyes, and said, "I know what your thinking Jewel. I know. Unbelievable. I hate that girl!"
Jewel nodded as she watched Millicent go out the dance floor with Goyle. Jewel looked at the giant spider clock hanging on the wall. It was nine o clock. ~ Might as well have fun. ~ She thought to herself sadly.
Jewel walked up to the dance floor were Blaise was grinding a little too close to Draco. Draco looked mortified. Jewel sighed. Maybe he was a little nicer; he wouldn't be dancing with her. This was his punishment. But still Blaise was way too close for comfort. Jewel clenched her fists ~ Get any closer you bitch, and I swear. ~
Suddenly the skeletons stopped playing. McGonagall went up on the stage where they were playing. She smiled and announced, "Two of our students have volunteered to sing the next song. So please welcome, the Gypsy Sisters, Miss Granger, and Miss Parkinson."
Everyone went silent. Jewel gasped and looked up. Draco immediately, to Blaise's disgust, stopped looking at her. Jewel looked over at the Gryffindors. They were absolutely stunned.
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Hermione and Pansy walked out on the stage together. Pansy whispered, "Good luck. Lets show them!"
Hermione nodded, and they both came into view of the entire Great Hall. Everyone gasped, because of their costumes. Hermione tried hard not to laugh at Blaise's furious expression. Hermione also tried hard not to look at Draco, Ginny, Harry, or Ron. No way. She didn't want to see their reaction.
Pansy grabbed to microphone, and announced, "YO! What's up Hogwarts! I want to dedicate this little song to ALL OF YOU!"
Hermione nodded, "Get ready so some fun! You all deserve this song too!"
"Ready?" Pansy mouthed.
Hermione nodded, and they started to sing.
HERMIONE~ Uh huh, life's like this
Uh huh, uh huh, that's the way it is
Cause life's like this
Uh huh, uh huh that's the way it is
PANSY~ Chill out whatcha yelling' for?
Lay back it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
you will see
I like you the way you are
When we're drivin' in your car
and you're talking to me one on one but you've become
Somebody else round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're tryin' to be cool you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
And you fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
HERMIONE~ You come over unannounced
dressed up like you're somethin' else
where you are and where it's at you see
you're making me
laugh out when you strike your pose
take off all your preppy clothes
you know you're not fooling anyone
when you've become
Somebody else round everyone else
Watching your back, like you can't relax
Trying to be cool you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
and You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into
honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
PANSY~ Chill out whatcha yelling for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You will see
HERMIONE~ Somebody else round everyone else
You're watching your back, like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool, you look like a fool to me
Tell me
BOTH~ Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
and You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into
honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no
Why you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like your somebody else gets me frustrated
Life's like this you
You fall and you crawl and you break
and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
no no no
Hermione and Pansy caught each others eye, and they both laughed. They both shouted, "Thank you! Thank you!"
Everyone was just staring at lost for words. Hermione caught a glimpse of Jewel. She winked. Hermione smiled. Jewel was the best girl in the world. ~ She always will be. ~ Hermione thought,
Then the two took one last bow and left the stage. Hermione was laughing and she muttered to Pansy, "Oh! Did you see the looks on their faces! Oh my God, Blaise looked ready to kill that we did that!"
Pansy giggled, "Oh well. Did you see that Weasly boy? The way he was looking at you? He was lost for words!"
Hermione sighed, "And how about Draco? He couldn't believe it! Well, this was definitely one of the more interesting balls."
"Don't want to quit school and become rock stars?" Pansy joked.
Hermione snickered and replied, "Lets go!"
"PANSY! MIONE!"
Jewel was running as fast as she could up to them. She looked so happy. Her angel wings fluttered behind her. Hermione laughed, "Jewelie! What's up girl?"
Jewel clapped her hands and laughed, "I am so proud of you two! Did you see the expressions everyone was wearing! This had to be the bestest night of my life!"
"Bestest isn't a word." Hermione corrected teasingly.
"Well, I am impressed," came a sarcastic remark from behind them.
The three looked up and saw Draco, who had Blaise gripping his arm. Blaise was furious. She immediately went up to Pansy, and slapped her hard across the face, leaving a big red mark.
Pansy gasped and staggered backward. Blaise growled at Pansy, "You call yourself a Slytherin! You are going to be in so much trouble. I can't wait."
Pansy rubbed her cheek, and Hermione glared at Blaise, her eyes full of hate. Hermione drawled, "What do you want, you bitch?"
Blaise rubbed Draco's arm tenderly. He said nothing. Blaise smirked, and said, "I just wanted to show you how to treat your 'ex-boyfriend' right. You know he hates you."
Jewel sneered, "You little whore! You'll get yours. I swear! First you try to seduce my brother, and now you're being pissy, because Mione and Pansy did something that you would NEVER EVER have the guts to do! EVER! You're just a big fat slutty COWARD! GO TO HELL BITCH!"
Blaise mocked Jewel, "Not before you Jewel. Your time is running out! You'll be the one to enter hell first."
Blaise looked at Pansy again and spit at her. Pansy wiped the salvia from her face. Hermione growled, "You little-"
Pansy glared daggers at Blaise, "You will regret that!"
Pansy then turned around and ran from the Great Hall. She ran as fast as she could. All she wanted to do was to get away from Blaise. She felt the tears pour down her face.
She barely noticed that she bumped into Ron. Ron glared and snarled harshly, "Watch where you're going-"
Pansy wiped the tears from her eyes, and her lip trembled, "I-I'm sorry, Ron. I wasn't watching where I was going."
Ron raised his eyebrows and his voice became softer, "You've been crying? What happened?"
Pansy sighed, and giggled sadly, "Blaise is a bitch. There is nothing you can do about it. It's just how she is."
Ron made a face, "Yeah, I guess so. Oh! By the way, nice costume. Very uh Gryffindor like."
Pansy smiled sweetly, "Thank you."
"Your welcome."
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Hermione was furious. She glared at Blaise and said, "I hate you."
Blaise just stared at her, and sneered, "You are a fool. Gryffindors, and Slytherins don't mix. Purebloods and mudbloods don't mix. Losers and winners don't mix. Get the hint. Don't you agree my sexy, Draco."
Draco looked from Blaise to Hermione. Jewel looked at Draco with her big grayish blue eyes. Draco smirked, and pushed Blaise's arm off of him. Blaise was shocked, "What-"
Draco sneered back at Blaise, "Take a hint. I don't like you. It's quite the opposite as a matter a fact. Why don't you go find some snotty, and evil date, just like yourself."
Blaise slapped Draco hard across the face, drawing blood. She glared, "You'll be sorry! See if you aren't!"
She stormed away, and out of sight. Jewel shrugged, and hugged Draco. Jewel winked, "Bros before hoes, am I correct?"
Hermione and Draco both laughed loudly. Hermione sighed, "It couldn't be any closer to the truth!"
Jewel smiled, "You guys rock."
Jewel then walked away. Hermione was standing there with Draco. She felt embarrassed, and she muttered, "So, ..Malfoy. Uh-"
"Draco." He corrected.
Hermione smiled, and then gasped, "Oh! You're bleeding."
She immediately went up to Draco and wiped the blood away from his cheek. Draco sighed, "Thanks Mione."
Hermione turned shyly away, "D-Don't mention it."
Hermione began to walk toward where Harry, and Ginny were, but Draco stopped her by pulling her into a hug. "DRACO! What are you doing? I thought-"
Draco pulled Hermione closer to him, "You thought wrong. Sorry. I acted like a jackass because I got another threat."
"You what?"
"I got another threat, but that doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that I love you, and I was truly sorry about how I acted. I did it to protect you."
Hermione snuggled against Draco, and muttered, "Okay. I understand. I am glad you really weren't angry. You were very brave for acting like that to protect me."
Draco shook his head, "How could I be?"
Hermione glared at Draco, and insisted, "You are very brave! You know you are."
Draco kissed Hermione on the cheek and said, " Would you like to take a walk in the gardens with me? We can discuss everything out."
Hermione nodded, "Okay. I can't wait."
Draco sighed, "I am truly sorry."
Hermione leaned over and kissed Draco on the cheek, "I know. You can explain outside."
Draco took Hermione's hand, and together they walked outside, feeling much happier then when they arrived.
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Meanwhile Pansy was chatting up with Ron, and telling him about the time when Jewel melted her cauldron in Potions class. Ron was actually laughing. He thought to himself ~ Was this what Hermione saw in Malfoy? Maybe I am starting to understand! ~
Pansy put her hand on Ron's shoulder, and asked, "Would you like to dance with me, Ron?"
Ron blushed as red as his hair, and stuttered, "Sure."
That's the end of Masquerade Ball Part 1! Stay tuned for Masquerade Ball Part 2! ^_^
~*Sophiebabe
