#5 whoa I can't believe its number 5.no one seems to be reading my story.this is so mean but at least I enjoy writing my story.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the original characters only the made up ones you've never heard of before.

Summary: It takes place during 7th year when Hermione is head girl. Hermione has always played it safe when it came to her life. Things start to change she starts to change as Hermione gets into the school year. She has a lot of things that she wants to do but never has. People never noticed her or saw her for who she was so she proves herself as more then a bookworm and know-it-all. This is kind of about growing up. That's all I have to say. There are twists in this story. Romance and stuff too. I won't give away too much. There isn't going to be too much about Harry and Ron but there will be a whole a lot involving Ginny. Damn isn't this a lame summary of what's to happen.

Oh yeah I've decided to rate that all of the story is going to between PG and R

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!*~*~~Flashbacks~~*~*! =flashbacks

Why Not

Previous Chapter In the Great Hall everyone seemed to be seated. Before they ate Dumbledore gave an announcement.

"Hello students, I'll just like to say it's been a wonderful month so far. And now I have very special news for all of you. There will be a Halloween Masquerade Ball. The trips to Hogsmeade are made for the 10th, 17th and 24th so I hope you all enjoy this. The ball is for 3rd years and up but 1st and 2nd years will be able to have parties." Dumbledore said. "And also robes are not required, any costume may do."

Ginny was smiling at Hermione. She winked at Hermione. 'She's going to ask Harry. This is great, Ginny has always wanted to ask him to a dance but he was always hooked on Cho.' Hermione thought.

Chapter 5

Hermione couldn't believe what she would have to do for the Halloween Ball. The first trip to Hogsmeade was today during lunch and the rest of the classes were canceled. She couldn't tell anyone but Ginny since she had noticed that she wasn't herself lately.

"What's wrong Mione?" Ginny asked.

"What if I told you that." Hermione stopped in midsentence.

"What?" Ginny asked. She was getting a little nosy.

'Iamgoingtobesingingasentertainmentfortheball," she said quickly.

"Huh, and this time a little slower," Ginny asked curious. 'Hermione never speaks that fast.'

"I'm singing for the ball," Hermione said covering her eyes.

"You can sing?" Ginny asked excited.

"Among other things too," Hermione said.

"Cool," Ginny said.

"Why is it cool?" Hermione asked.

"You know how to do something that we didn't know about." Ginny said.

"Well I'm heading toward class, see you at Lunch and when we leave for the train to Hogsmeade," Hermione said.

"Mione meet me in my room before we go." Ginny said with a smile. 'Oh you'll see me alright, Hermione Granger I'm going to do the best thing for you in your life. Just you wait.' Ginny thought with a grin as she waved to Hermione.

As Hermione headed toward McGonagall's Transfiguration class she wondered what Harry and Ron would say. They had been busy so far this year but they were still very close.

"Hey Hermione," Ron said when she got to class. They were seated at there normal seat.

"Hi," Hermione said taking a seat.

"I can't believe that we're having a ball, what are you going to be?" Ron asked.

"I don't know, no I can't tell you," Hermione said.

"I'm going to go as a goblin," Ron said.

"And you Harry?" Hermione asked.

"He's going to go as a knight," Ron said, "Ginny asked him and he had to accept. She was going as a maiden in waiting of the royal court."

"What's wrong with Ginny asking Harry?" Hermione said.

"She's my sister, not to mention my BABY sister," Ron said glaring at Harry.

"I like Ginny Ron, don't worry I won't do anything to her," Harry said.

"He won't," Hermione said. "Oh make sure Ginny wears a mask, masks are mandatory. Dumbledore forgot to mention but I'm sure you all know that."

"Duh," Ron said.

The class began. It was long and boring. (*I don't really want to talk about the classes or give the many details about them besides stuff involving Hermione. I'm sorry for those people who do like learning.*) After a long hour Hermione, Ron and Harry were heading to there next class which was with Hagrid. It seemed that the day would have many surprises.

"Ello' Harry," Hagrid said when he saw the trio.

"Hello Hagrid," Harry said.

"I can't believe we have this class with the Slytherin." Ron said shooting an evil glare to Malfoy.

All Draco did was smirk at them. Hermione just looked at him with the same glare as Ron. Throughout the lesson Hermione felt as if someone was staring at her. When she looked at Malfoy he was staring at her.

When the class was over Hermione felt a little weird and curious. She was wondering why Ginny would want to meet her in the dorm.

"Where are you going Granger, aren't you going to board the train it's that way," Draco said pointing the other direction she headed.

"None of your business," Hermione said and kept walking.

"Really, and why isn't it my business," Draco said following her.

"Why do you care where I go?" Hermione asked stopping and looking at him.

'That is a good question why do I care or not where she goes. She can do whatever she wants.' Draco thought. "Right why do I care?"

As he walked away toward the train Hermione started to also walk away. She wanted to know where Ginny was. The halls were deserted since everyone was probably getting ready to board the train.

"Ginny?" she called when she entered the common room.

"In here," Ginny shouted from the dorm.

"What's going on?" Hermione asked.

"Just come up," Ginny said impatiently.

Hermione walked toward the dorm for the 6th years. When she got there the door atomically shut and Hermione was trapped with Ginny. Hermione looked at Ginny. "What is going on?" Hermione asked.

"Oh nothing," Ginny said.

"What?" Hermione said.

"Can I blindfold you and give you your surprise?" Ginny said.

"It's in Hogsmeade?" Hermione asked.

"Yes," Ginny said.

"When we get off the train," Hermione said.

"And make a witch's promise not to use her wand for the time we spend together unless I tell you to?" Ginny asked.

"Why?" she asked.

"Please and no questions," Ginny said.

"Fine I promise," Hermione said knowing it was unless to argue when she didn't feel like it.

"Great," Ginny said with a smile.

The two walked onto the train. Hermione, Ginny, Ron and Harry were all having fun chatting and talking about things.

"You're going to find the right goblin costume?" Ginny asked.

"We'll be going over to one of the Costume shop down near the Leaky Cauldron you girls have fun doing whatever you're going to do," Harry said.

"Harry, please find a decent costume of a knight," Ginny said.

"My fair lady I will," Harry said bowing to Ginny.

Ginny laughed and Hermione pulled Ginny with her.

"Bowing to Weasly, I'm surprise. They aren't royalty more like peasants." Draco shouted.

"Scod off Malfoy," Ron said red in the face.

"I will when I want to." Draco said. Ron was getting ready to charge at him.

"He's not worth it," Hermione said holding Ron back.

"You're right, see ya Mione," Ron and Harry said walking away toward the shop.

Draco was left alone to sulk in his own insults.

"Oops forgot the blindfold. Here," Ginny said. It was a black cloth that went around Hermione's eyes. Ginny held her hand and dragged her with her. 'She'll really be surprise.' Ginny thought.

"Where are we going?" Hermione asked.

"Hold on, we're almost there," Ginny said.

"Okay," Hermione said.

They stopped after a bit. Hermione heard a door open and a bell ring. There were voices, female. And there was a weird scent in the air.

Ginny took off the blindfold, "Tada."

"A beauty shop and clothes shop," Hermione said looking confused at the cosmetics, hair dryer, clothes and stuff.

"Well it's my little surprise for you. A makeover," Ginny said.

"How are you going to pay for it?" Hermione asked knowing the Weaslys weren't pack with money.

"My friend's sister's works here and she said that I get a free makeover. Well since I don't need it I'm giving it to you." Ginny said with a smile.

"That's really sweet," Hermione said giving her a hug.

"Ms. Wealsy?" a young woman in her early 20s it looked with black and blue hair and blue eyes said. She was wearing loose blue jeans and a black tank top with short sleeves. Her makeup was flawless and she looked rather dark yet pretty.

"Yes," Ginny said.

"Are you ready for your friend's makeover? I'm Jamie Frances," she said.

"Hi," Ginny said.

"Hey," Hermione said.

"So you're the makeover victim," Jamie said.

"I guess so," Hermione said.

"Great, follow me," Jamie said leading her to the back room.

Ginny started to follow. "Sorry you can't come," Jamie said.

"Okay, I'll be over at Madam Gwen's Costume and Robe Shop," she said, "Come find me when you are done."

"Let's get started." Jamie said with a smile.

Hermione relaxed as she washed her hair. (*They are doing the makeover half the muggle way and some magical.*)

"You're hair is rather very pretty though it's very bushy. Mind if I straighten for you?"

"Do whatever you want?"

"Okay," Jamie said.

"Can you put some music on," Hermione said. With the snap of her wand Jamie put some music on.

Hermione didn't really care what she did to her hair. She saw her use some muggle straighter. Jamie had enchanted it. After a bit Hermione opened her eyes hearing Jamie to say open her eyes.

When Hermione looked in the mirror she was amazed. Her hair was actually straight and long. Since it was bushy it looked as if she had a little hair with her hair in a bun but with it down and straight she could tell it was long.

"Nice huh," Jamie said.

"Yeah," Hermione said.

"Your hair is great; its dark honey brown in the dark but with the sun hitting it looks as if you have light auburn hair. I'm going to start on some of your makeup. Give you a nice look but not too much so you'll still look natural," Jamie said.

Hermione watched as Jamie plucked her eyebrows. She applied some kind of cream to make her face smoove and nice. After that she applied lip gloss since Hermione didn't want lipstick. She put on an almost skin color eye shadow though it was a bit darker and a bit of blush to make her cheek rosier.

"I look nice," Hermione said, "I never thought I'll look this good."

"You have a beautiful complexion. You're face structure is perfect. Hermione you could have been very pretty. You need to add a little confidence and a whole new look." Jamie said shaking her head.

"What's wrong with this?" Hermione asked she was in her loose faded blue jeans and a white t-shirt under her black robes.

"I went to Hogwarts myself; you know you don't have to wear your robes all the time in 7th year. You can leave them loose." Jamie said.

"What house?" Hermione said.

"Ravenclaw," Jamie said proudly.

"Really, I'm a Gryffindor though I'm as smart as a Ravenclaw." Hermione said.

"Brave and smart, a wonderful combination." Jamie said. "How about I show you the real outfits to wear out of here? You can wear one free outfit out. Then if you like it you can buy some outfits here."

"Sure, I need a little change." Hermione said getting up loving how her hair fell to her waist. Jamie had put half up into a bun and half down.

"Excellent," Jamie said, "I'll show our clothes section."

Hermione liked the clothes here. There were many muggle outfits and also robes too. She chooses some stuff she wanted to wear but never did. Hermione decided to wear a black heavy material mini with some chains doing around. And a scarlet colored sleeveless tank top. She had white knee length socks and her feet held black hoots that went a little below the knee. She put her black robes over her outfit but let it loose so it was on her but showed the front.

"You are looking great." Jamie complimented.

"Thanks too you," Hermione said with a hug. "Can you do me a favor?"

"What?" Jamie asked.

"Can you kind of charm the shirt so it says in white letters Gryffindor?" Hermione said.

"Okay," Jamie said waving her wand.

Hermione choose other outfits to buy too that she'll wear under her robes. She walked out the shop with a confidence that she always wanted to show. There were a few catcalls to her. Hermione blushed never receiving this kind of attention.

When she reached Gwen's Costume and Robe Shop she tried to find Ginny. "Ginny," she yelled. An old woman glared at her. "Sorry."

"What?" Ginny said she came running to the entrance.

"Hey Ginny," Hermione said.

"Hermione?" Ginny said after a little shock.

"Yeah, what do you think," Hermione said turning around.

"Jamie did a great job, at first I couldn't tell who you were but when I got a close look I knew it was you." Ginny said.

"Let's look for our costumes." Hermione said.

"I've found the prefect one for me. I want to be a maiden in waiting for the Royal courts." Ginny said. She showed Hermione a long purple medieval dress. It had long sleeves that went out. Its neck was a circular cut and it had small white ribbons on the bottom. It had a purple mask with feathers on it.

"Nice," Hermione said.

"Now you go look for yours. I can't believe you look so nice," Ginny said.

"Believe it," Hermione said, "Can you watch my bags for me?"

"What did you buy Jamie's shop out?" Ginny asked.

"No," Hermione said disappearing within the rack of costumes and robes.

"Really what's with the 5 bags then," Ginny said.

"Just clothes," Hermione said.

After searching for an half an hour Hermione found a perfect costume. She wanted to be an Egyptian Goddess or Queen so she wanted to choose something nice. She found a long silky royal blue dress or what looked like a bunch of cloth sewed together. It seemed perfect. When she tried it on it fit her perfectly.

"Got what you're looking for?" Ginny asked waiting.

"Yeah," Hermione said.

"Will I know who you are?" Ginny said.

"Yeah, I'll be singing on stage duh," Hermione said.

"Right," Ginny said, "We've got our costumes.wait what are you?"

"A surprise," Hermione said.

"Ginny!!!" Harry and Ron called from behind them.

"Hey Ron, Harry," Ginny said.

"Who's your friend?" Ron asked looking at Hermione from far away but then he walked closer. "Hermione?"

"Yeah Ron it's me." Hermione said, "So how do I look?"

Ron was speechless. Harry had to speak, "You look great."

The 4 went to where the train was at. There were boys looking at Hermione from all different houses. "Who are you!!" someone shouted.

"Out of your reach that's who," Hermione said with a cocky grin.

"Miss. Confident now," Ron asked.

"Sure if you say so," Hermione said with a smile. She got onto the train and walked toward their normal compartment. They were on there way back to Hogwarts.

(*makeover special.did you like it? well whoever reads this story please REVIEW. I need to know what people think. Well that's all.*)