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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. 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. R because in the future there will be some sexual tension and you know lemonish scenes.well I don't know if I should. Maybe I should keep it to a minimum of stuff.nah when the part comes I'll put a warning on that chapter which won't come till later on.
(*Important NOTE*)
I have decided to change Hermione's dress color, you may have read in the beginning it was blue but I have decided it will pale white.
"______" =speaking
'______' =thoughts
(*______*) =me
!*~*~~Flashbacks~~*~*! =flashbacks
Why Not
Previous Chapter
"Well I guess I'll be going, I already finished most of my homework in between each of my classes," Hermione said.
"Good night," Harry said.
"G' Night guys," Hermione called as she walked out.
When she was out she saw the most disgusting thing, Pansy snogging with some guy. It gave her chills. She walked quietly toward her room. She was exhausted and tired out. It was probably all the pressure and things she was going through.
Hermione said the password to the dorm and started to her room. After changing into her muggle pajama bottoms and a loose t-shirt she started to fall sleep under her covers in her warm bed.
Chapter 12
(*Here is the sneak peek beginning.*)
Hermione smiled as she woke up that morning of the ball. Dumbledore had given Hermione the whole day off from classes. She would try to make the best of it preparing songs and getting her CDs ready. She had her whole outfit ready for the night.
There was a loud knock at the outer door. Hermione walked out and opened the door.
"Hey Ginny," Hermione said with a smile. She let Ginny in and went to brush her teeth.
"Hey Mione," Ginny said when she entered.
"I'll be a minute," Hermione said. "You looked dressed to work," Ginny looked at Hermione through the bathroom door. (*Ginny is not a pervert people, Hermione is dressed.*) Hermione had on loose black jeans, a red sleeveless top and a black bandana on her head. Hermione had no jewelry on or makeup.
"Well I have to help set up the stage, have the CDs ready, and also help the elves set up food." Hermione said when she came out.
"You are so busy," Ginny said.
"I know and Malfoy isn't doing anything to help at all," Hermione complained.
"You know Malfoy, he'll just leave the work for someone else to do," Ginny said.
"Yeah," Hermione said.
The two girls went to the great hall. "Everyone looks up," Hermione said, "And it's only 7:25."
"Duh, Dumbledore made it clear last night that everyone had to be out of the Great Hall by 8 and those who were late for breakfast won't get any since they are closing it earlier then usually," Ginny said taking a seat.
"Well the ball starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes all the way to 1:00 a.m." Hermione said.
Ginny smiled, "Harry and I are going to have the best time."
"Well you're lucky," Hermione said.
Someone tapped Hermione on the shoulder. It was Dobby.
"Dobby have message for Harry Potter friend Her-mi-one from Professor Dumbledore," Dobby said.
"Hello Dobby, long time, no sees," Hermione said.
"Dobby have message for Harry Potter friend," Dobby said.
"What's the message," Hermione said as Harry and Ron got to the table.
"Professor Dumbledore, tell Dobby to tell Harry Potter female friend that Dobby and his elf friends will be helping you set up the Great Hall. Dobby thinks we should start right away, when all students leave," Dobby said.
"Well Dobby I guess we should," Hermione said.
"Hello Dobby," Harry said.
"Hello Harry Potter," Dobby said happily.
"How are you?" Ron asked.
"Dobby thinks that he is quite happy," Dobby said as he started to the kitchens.
"Bye," Ginny called.
"Bye Harry Potter's girlfriend," Dobby said.
"Hey how did he know that," Ginny asked.
"He's Dobby," Ron guessed.
Ron and Harry ate a little pancakes and bacon. When they were done Ginny, Harry and Ron went to class.
"Have fun setting up the ball," Ron said.
"Fun please it's going to be hard work," Hermione called after them. Then she said, "Now where did Malfoy go he's suppose to help."
Hermione suddenly saw Draco leaving with a group of Slithering. "That no good ferret making me d all the work when he should help," she whispered.
"Malfoy!" Hermione yelled, "Aren't you gonna help me with the decorations and stuff."
"Do it yourself I'm busy," he called as he left.
"Jerk," Hermione whispered.
She stood looking around her noticing there was no one in the room with her.
(*Okay here is the rest of the story.
Hermione couldn't believe that she had managed to set u the whole Great Hall by herself, well not all by herself with the help of her house elf friends. After what seemed like a whole day Hermione had finished.
"Dobby thinks Miss. Hermione did good job," Dobby said pointing at the things around him.
"No thank you and your friends for the help," Hermione said.
"Don't you think you should get dress now, its 6:30," a female elf said.
"I can wait," Hermione said fiddling with a ribbon on one of the tables.
"Ms. Granger, I suggest you get ready I want music playing when the students get here," Dumbledore said appearing out of nowhere behind her.
"Okay," Hermione said. She was happy that it was finally almost time for the ball.
Draco stood in his room staring at his reflection. His costume was the dark prince of the underground. (*I didn't know what to make him.dark prince of hell sounds okay doesn't it? he wants people to think him evil so be dark be evil be a prince of hell. shit how am I suppose to describe it? I'm gonna try my best.*)
The costume was loose black jeans with chains going down and around, a long black sleeveless button down shirt. His arms were covered with red tattoos of flames. The small silver dagger that was tied loosely to the side of his hip has red gems that seem to glow. His hair was without gel and a flame shaped mask was over his face.
'I look prefect.' Draco thought to himself.
"Are you just gonna stare at yourself in a mirror, you have a ball to get to," he said out loud.
Hermione smiled at herself she had finished with her hair. It was down and in a lot of small loose braids. She put on her outfit. The skirt was a white silk like material with a light thin brown belt that went around her waist. The skirt was long and went up to her ankles. There were two splits that went midthigh. The top that she wore was white and sleeveless made from the same material. It looked like a dress when put together. (*Okay think of the Mummy . . . that Egyptian woman's dress . . . I forgot who but not the main character's girl. oh why can't I remember the queen lady.*)
Hermione put glitter all over her body. Her makeup was light and natural. She had a darken skin tone eye shadow. Her face had blush on her cheeks slightly. And Hermione's lips were covered with a cherry scented lip gloss. Her white winged shape masked covered her face. She looked a lot like a goddess or an angel which she wanted to be.
She was nervous but she would do a good job. Singing was easy to her but she had to confront her fear of being humiliated and being laughed at. "I have to be strong," Hermione said.
When she walked out her room she knew that Draco probably wasn't ready yet. It was only 7:30 and no one arrived at the ball till at least 8:00. Hermione was scared she was shaking in her high heels.
Hermione stood behind the stage looking around her. Everything was set, she had magical charmed her stereo to make sure it played loud enough and she had already got rid of the lead singer's voice in the songs. She was going to do it. Hermione was going to sing and do her best.
She heard Dumbledore announce some things.
"Welcome all to the Hogwarts Masquerade Ball. I hope you all have fun, dance, eat and make sure to have fun. Now I want you to all dance appropriately we had a few problems last year." Dumbledore said. "Well let's have this party starting. You all know that you take of your masks at midnight."
Everyone clapped and applauded. "It's my pleasure to introduce your entertainment for tonight. I hope you all give a round of applaud for HAG."
Hermione winced at the title Dumbledore gave. She they were initials but she was embarrassed already.
Hermione walked out onto the stage after taking a deep breath.
"What's up Hogwarts?" she called as she entered.
People applauded.
"Well just like to say it's going to be a pleasure performing for you all. I'll be singing muggle songs; now don't sound so unmotivated some are actually quite nice." Hermione said.
"She sure doesn't look like a hag," Pansy yelled. She was jealous of the attention Hermione was getting.
'Hermione looks great,' Ginny thought as she held Harry's arm.
"Now let's get this party first song is Avril Lavigne's Nobody's Fool." Hermione said and the music suddenly came on.
Hermione started to sing.
"Step up step up (step up)
Step up step up (step up)
Step up step up
Step up
Fall back, take a look at me and you'll see
I'm for real; I feel what only I can feel
And if that don't appeal to you
Let me know and I'll go cuz I flow
Better when my colors show,
And that's the way it has to be.
Honestly, cuz creativity could never bloom in my room
I'd throw it all away before I lie,
So don't call me with a compromise
Hang up the phone I've got a backbone stronger than yours.
(step up) la la... (step up) la la... (step up) La la...
Yeah...
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else
I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you wanna bring me down
Go ahead and try
Go ahead and try.
Don't know you think you know me like yourself,
But I fear that you're only telling me what I wanna hear
But do you give a damn?
Understand that I can't not be what I am
I'm not the milk and cheerios in your spoon.
It's not that simple here we go not so soon.
I might have fallen for that when I was fourteen
And a little more green,
But it's amazing what a couple of years can mean.
(step up) la la... (step up) la la... (step up)
la la...Yeah...
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool.
If you wanna bring me down
then go ahead and try
go ahead and try.
Oh...
Go ahead and try
Try to look me in the eye but you'll never see inside
Until you realize (realize)
Things are tryin' to settle down
Just try to figure out
Exactly what I'm about
If it's with or without you I don't need ya doubting me
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else
I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you wanna bring me down
then go ahead and try...
(Go ahead and try) La la... (Go ahead and try) La la...
Yeah...Go ahead and try
You'll be laughing out loud when I'm playin' to my own crowd
Try..."
People were dancing and smiling. Hermione smiled her confidence coming to her.
Draco stood at a corner watching Hermione sing. When he heard Dumbledore announce her he wanted to see if she'll come through. When he saw her in that dress that hugged her in the right place he couldn't believe it was her. 'She's beautiful. . .'he thought. "What in Merlin's name am I thinking." he said out loud.
"Isn't Hermione doing a great job," Ginny said to Harry as they dance. "And she's the belle of the ball.
"She's doing wonderful," Harry said, "But she's not the belle of the ball you are."
"Oh god I'm gonna be sick," Ron said who was dancing near by.
"Ron, that was so romantic why don't you ever say anything like that to me?" Lavender said.
"You're as fair as a flower in the morning's light," Ron said shrugging his shoulders.
Lavender just kissed him on his cheek, "Well you tried."
Hermione was having a blast singing. She had already gone through 4 songs; Sweetbox's Trying To Be Me, DJ Sammie's Heaven, Evanessence's My Immortal, and Malyssa's Reminisce.
A song that seems to relate to her came on. She put her emotions in her songs which made them sound great.
"I'm standing on the bridge
I'm waiting in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
There's nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening, but there's no sound
Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm looking for a place
I'm searching for a face
Is anybody here I know
Cuz nothing's going right and
Everything's a mess
And no-one like's to be alone
Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Oh, why is everything so confusing
Maybe I'm just out of my mind
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm with you."
"Thank you, I'll need a few minutes to freshen up," she said when she was done. People smiled and clapped. "Well now that those songs are done for now I'll be sing a few more fun loud tones then coming up will be songs for you love birds."
Hermione got off the stage to get something to drink. Girls and guys were coming up to her asking for her autograph and stuff.
"You kids don't want her autograph she isn't that famous," a voice barked. It was Draco.
"Malfoy," Hermione said giving him a death glare.
"You two know each other?" Pansy asked as she walked behind Draco. She was burning with anger now she knew why he wouldn't go to the dance with her. "Listen here you hussy you aren't taking me Dracie Poo Bear."
Hermione laughed. "Please, like I want your 'Dracie Poo Bear.' "
"HAG," Ginny called.
"Ginny," Hermione said happily.
"You are doing awesome," Ron greeted.
"Thanks, that reminds me I got to get back on stage." Hermione said.
"Well I hoped you all got a chance to take a break and eat. Now I'll be singing Why Not by Hillary Duff." she said.
"you think your going nowhere
when you're walkin down the street
acting like you just dont care
when life could be so sweet
why you wanna be like that
as if there's nothing new
you're not foolin no one
you're not even fooling you
so walk a little slower
and open up your eyes
sometimes its so hard to see
the good things passing by
there may never be a sign
no flashing neon light
telling you to make your move
or when the time is right
so...
why not..take a crazy chance
why not..do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
why not. .take a crazy chance
why not. .take a crazy chance
you always dress in yellow
when you wanna dress in gold
instead of listening to your heart
you do just what you're told
you keep waiting where you are
what you'll never know
lets just get into your car
and go, baby, go
so. . .
why not. .take a crazy chance
why not. .do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
ohhhhhhhh
i could be the one for you
ohhhhhhhh yea
maybe yes, maybe no
ohhhhhhhh
it could be the things you do
what i'm saying is you gotta let me know
i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iiii
i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iiii
you'll never get to heaven
or even to L.A.
if you dont believe there's a way
so why not (why not)
take a star from the sky
why not (why not)
spread your wings and fly
it might take a little
and it might take a lot
but why not
why not
ohhhhhh
why not (why not)
take a crazy chance
why not (why not)
do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not"
Hermione took a bow. "Now that I'm finally done with all that other stuff I'll be singing some love songs and these are for couples only."
A lot of people weren't too happy since they didn't have a couple. "Don't worry I'll pay other stuff afterwards," Hermione said. "First song is Lovely by Michelle Tumes." (*Oh that is one of my favorite songs. (*)
"You're the sweet dreams that soothe me
When I can't fall asleep
You're the field in the middle of the city
When I'm rushing by at the speed of light
You're the strong resolution when I find no peace
You're the church bells ringing in the evening
When all is quiet You whisper comfort
That lifts my heart
I get so weak
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely
You're the soft words that touch me
When I just can't speak
You're the breeze on the ocean in the morning
Reminding me to greet the day
You're the flowers I remember seeing in Italy
Colors through a golden harp
Bright and radiant, soft and fragrant
In the noon day sun, it makes me sing
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely
I understand there may be grief
And there may be pain
But I'm aware You blind the darkness
With Who You are
Because...
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely"
The couples who were dancing looked pretty happy. Draco stood and watched as everyone had good time. He really wanted to dance with someone but he kept thinking all of the girls at Hogwarts weren't worth his time except for a certain brown haired girl singing on stage at the moment.
"Okay the next 2 songs are actually dedicated to someone very special. They relate to us in a way." Hermione said looking straight at Draco, "The first one, Never by Amanda Perez."
"You walked into my life, when I was down and out
Took away my pain and gave me your smile
And at the time, still lovin someone else
Not knowin' all those crazy reasons why I felt the way I felt
And then one day I realized
That you were the one for me
I was so blind, but baby now I see
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
I wish that I could turn back the hands of time
Cause if I would've knew your love was like this
Back then I would've made you mine, oh yeah
If I had to die a thousand times a day
I would do it for you, just to take
The pain that I have given you away
Cause I love you and I never want to let you go
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
I'm sorry (oh oh oh yes i am)
I'm sorry (I'm so sorry baby)
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go , oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
Oooooooooooo Ooooooooooo"
Draco stood silent as Hermione finished her song. No one ever sung for him. He was amazed and bedazzled. She was sitting on her knees too. Hermione had thought about it all day. She wanted Draco and she knew he wanted her so why weren't they together, it was their pride. Hermione guessed this was the only way to show her that she wanted him.
"Thank you," Hermione said. Everyone clapped and whistled. "Now for the final song of the night, since I feel like going to sleep. For real though it's getting close to the unveiling. The last song will be Leann Rime's, The Right Kind of Wrong."
"Know all about, 'bout your reputation
And how it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are.
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Lovin' you, isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
Might be a mistake, A mistake I'm makin'
But what you're givin' I am happy to be takin'
'Cause no one's ever made me feel
The way I feel when I'm in your arms
They say you're somethin' I should do without
They don't know what goes on when the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain
Lovin' you, yeah isn't really something I should do yeah-hey
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you yeah
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
I should try to run but I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run you're the one I run to
Can't do without what you do to me,
I don't care if I'm in too deep yeah hey-yeah
Know all about, yeah 'bout your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are,
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Hey-yeah
Lovin' you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you yeah
Well I should try to be strong, I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong (right kind of wrong)
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the (right kind of wrong)"
When Hermione finished everyone clapped and smiled. "Well good night," Hermione said walking to the back.
"Hold on here," Draco shouted suddenly. People were looking at him strangely.
"What," Hermione said sweating a little.
"It's midnight sweetie, time to remove your mask," Draco said with a smirk.
"I'll rather have everyone go then me," Hermione said.
Draco just laughed liked a maniac. He walked slowly toward the stage. His walk was like a cat ready to strike his prey.
"You know you sing pretty well," Draco said as he reached the bottom of the stage where Hermione stood.
"Well everyone on the count of 3." Dumbledore shouted.
"1."
"2"
"3" everyone moved there masks.
Hermione came face to face with most of the school. "It's Granger," Pansy shouted.
People gasped and took notice. "What's the big deal?" Hermione asked, "I can sing is that so wrong."
"Just leave her be," Draco said.
"You honestly aren't defending her Draco," Pansy said.
Draco looked up at Hermione. Her eyes stared into his. He shook his head, "Yeah."
"What?" Pansy asked.
"I said yeah I'm defending her," Draco said.
"This world must be turning upside down. I thought I'll die before a Malfoy would ever be nice to a muggle born." Ron spat.
"Shut up Ron," Ginny said.
Draco pulled Hermione down and held her hand pleading with her with his eyes.
"I forgive you." she mouthed and kissed him on the cheek.
"Awe," some girlish voices said.
"Who would have though a Gryffindor with a Slytherin?" a person said.
"Yeah who would have thought, certainly not me," Hermione said kissing Draco surprising on the lips.
Draco pulled Hermione closed to him kissing her with equal force and as much passion.
Ron and Harry looked at one another with surprise. Lavender looked on with understanding and Ginny just stared well knowing that they liked each other.
"Get a room that is disgusting to do in public," Ron and Harry said.
Ginny hit both of them on the side of their heads.
"Sorry." the two said.
'You two will get it alright. No one double crosses a Parkinson.' Pansy thought as she stared at the couple kissing.
(*Did you think that this will be The EnD. . .Not. . .it is just a few chapters till the end. I don't know I'll put a part of Pansy trying to get revenge on Hermione than I'll fast forward to the end of the school year. No giving anymore stuff. HEHEHE surprises are coming up. Did you think Draco was going to stand up for Hermione and admit he's feeling her in this chapter with almost half the school there? TELL ME WHAT YOU THINKREVIEW!!!!!!!*)
FYI- I wanna give credit to www.letssingit.com since I got the lyrics to the songs there. do u expect me to type out all of the song lyrics??
Sorry it took so long to come. I know I promised 3-5 days it took longer than that. SORRY. . .
PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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. 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. R because in the future there will be some sexual tension and you know lemonish scenes.well I don't know if I should. Maybe I should keep it to a minimum of stuff.nah when the part comes I'll put a warning on that chapter which won't come till later on.
(*Important NOTE*)
I have decided to change Hermione's dress color, you may have read in the beginning it was blue but I have decided it will pale white.
"______" =speaking
'______' =thoughts
(*______*) =me
!*~*~~Flashbacks~~*~*! =flashbacks
Why Not
Previous Chapter
"Well I guess I'll be going, I already finished most of my homework in between each of my classes," Hermione said.
"Good night," Harry said.
"G' Night guys," Hermione called as she walked out.
When she was out she saw the most disgusting thing, Pansy snogging with some guy. It gave her chills. She walked quietly toward her room. She was exhausted and tired out. It was probably all the pressure and things she was going through.
Hermione said the password to the dorm and started to her room. After changing into her muggle pajama bottoms and a loose t-shirt she started to fall sleep under her covers in her warm bed.
Chapter 12
(*Here is the sneak peek beginning.*)
Hermione smiled as she woke up that morning of the ball. Dumbledore had given Hermione the whole day off from classes. She would try to make the best of it preparing songs and getting her CDs ready. She had her whole outfit ready for the night.
There was a loud knock at the outer door. Hermione walked out and opened the door.
"Hey Ginny," Hermione said with a smile. She let Ginny in and went to brush her teeth.
"Hey Mione," Ginny said when she entered.
"I'll be a minute," Hermione said. "You looked dressed to work," Ginny looked at Hermione through the bathroom door. (*Ginny is not a pervert people, Hermione is dressed.*) Hermione had on loose black jeans, a red sleeveless top and a black bandana on her head. Hermione had no jewelry on or makeup.
"Well I have to help set up the stage, have the CDs ready, and also help the elves set up food." Hermione said when she came out.
"You are so busy," Ginny said.
"I know and Malfoy isn't doing anything to help at all," Hermione complained.
"You know Malfoy, he'll just leave the work for someone else to do," Ginny said.
"Yeah," Hermione said.
The two girls went to the great hall. "Everyone looks up," Hermione said, "And it's only 7:25."
"Duh, Dumbledore made it clear last night that everyone had to be out of the Great Hall by 8 and those who were late for breakfast won't get any since they are closing it earlier then usually," Ginny said taking a seat.
"Well the ball starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes all the way to 1:00 a.m." Hermione said.
Ginny smiled, "Harry and I are going to have the best time."
"Well you're lucky," Hermione said.
Someone tapped Hermione on the shoulder. It was Dobby.
"Dobby have message for Harry Potter friend Her-mi-one from Professor Dumbledore," Dobby said.
"Hello Dobby, long time, no sees," Hermione said.
"Dobby have message for Harry Potter friend," Dobby said.
"What's the message," Hermione said as Harry and Ron got to the table.
"Professor Dumbledore, tell Dobby to tell Harry Potter female friend that Dobby and his elf friends will be helping you set up the Great Hall. Dobby thinks we should start right away, when all students leave," Dobby said.
"Well Dobby I guess we should," Hermione said.
"Hello Dobby," Harry said.
"Hello Harry Potter," Dobby said happily.
"How are you?" Ron asked.
"Dobby thinks that he is quite happy," Dobby said as he started to the kitchens.
"Bye," Ginny called.
"Bye Harry Potter's girlfriend," Dobby said.
"Hey how did he know that," Ginny asked.
"He's Dobby," Ron guessed.
Ron and Harry ate a little pancakes and bacon. When they were done Ginny, Harry and Ron went to class.
"Have fun setting up the ball," Ron said.
"Fun please it's going to be hard work," Hermione called after them. Then she said, "Now where did Malfoy go he's suppose to help."
Hermione suddenly saw Draco leaving with a group of Slithering. "That no good ferret making me d all the work when he should help," she whispered.
"Malfoy!" Hermione yelled, "Aren't you gonna help me with the decorations and stuff."
"Do it yourself I'm busy," he called as he left.
"Jerk," Hermione whispered.
She stood looking around her noticing there was no one in the room with her.
(*Okay here is the rest of the story.
Hermione couldn't believe that she had managed to set u the whole Great Hall by herself, well not all by herself with the help of her house elf friends. After what seemed like a whole day Hermione had finished.
"Dobby thinks Miss. Hermione did good job," Dobby said pointing at the things around him.
"No thank you and your friends for the help," Hermione said.
"Don't you think you should get dress now, its 6:30," a female elf said.
"I can wait," Hermione said fiddling with a ribbon on one of the tables.
"Ms. Granger, I suggest you get ready I want music playing when the students get here," Dumbledore said appearing out of nowhere behind her.
"Okay," Hermione said. She was happy that it was finally almost time for the ball.
Draco stood in his room staring at his reflection. His costume was the dark prince of the underground. (*I didn't know what to make him.dark prince of hell sounds okay doesn't it? he wants people to think him evil so be dark be evil be a prince of hell. shit how am I suppose to describe it? I'm gonna try my best.*)
The costume was loose black jeans with chains going down and around, a long black sleeveless button down shirt. His arms were covered with red tattoos of flames. The small silver dagger that was tied loosely to the side of his hip has red gems that seem to glow. His hair was without gel and a flame shaped mask was over his face.
'I look prefect.' Draco thought to himself.
"Are you just gonna stare at yourself in a mirror, you have a ball to get to," he said out loud.
Hermione smiled at herself she had finished with her hair. It was down and in a lot of small loose braids. She put on her outfit. The skirt was a white silk like material with a light thin brown belt that went around her waist. The skirt was long and went up to her ankles. There were two splits that went midthigh. The top that she wore was white and sleeveless made from the same material. It looked like a dress when put together. (*Okay think of the Mummy . . . that Egyptian woman's dress . . . I forgot who but not the main character's girl. oh why can't I remember the queen lady.*)
Hermione put glitter all over her body. Her makeup was light and natural. She had a darken skin tone eye shadow. Her face had blush on her cheeks slightly. And Hermione's lips were covered with a cherry scented lip gloss. Her white winged shape masked covered her face. She looked a lot like a goddess or an angel which she wanted to be.
She was nervous but she would do a good job. Singing was easy to her but she had to confront her fear of being humiliated and being laughed at. "I have to be strong," Hermione said.
When she walked out her room she knew that Draco probably wasn't ready yet. It was only 7:30 and no one arrived at the ball till at least 8:00. Hermione was scared she was shaking in her high heels.
Hermione stood behind the stage looking around her. Everything was set, she had magical charmed her stereo to make sure it played loud enough and she had already got rid of the lead singer's voice in the songs. She was going to do it. Hermione was going to sing and do her best.
She heard Dumbledore announce some things.
"Welcome all to the Hogwarts Masquerade Ball. I hope you all have fun, dance, eat and make sure to have fun. Now I want you to all dance appropriately we had a few problems last year." Dumbledore said. "Well let's have this party starting. You all know that you take of your masks at midnight."
Everyone clapped and applauded. "It's my pleasure to introduce your entertainment for tonight. I hope you all give a round of applaud for HAG."
Hermione winced at the title Dumbledore gave. She they were initials but she was embarrassed already.
Hermione walked out onto the stage after taking a deep breath.
"What's up Hogwarts?" she called as she entered.
People applauded.
"Well just like to say it's going to be a pleasure performing for you all. I'll be singing muggle songs; now don't sound so unmotivated some are actually quite nice." Hermione said.
"She sure doesn't look like a hag," Pansy yelled. She was jealous of the attention Hermione was getting.
'Hermione looks great,' Ginny thought as she held Harry's arm.
"Now let's get this party first song is Avril Lavigne's Nobody's Fool." Hermione said and the music suddenly came on.
Hermione started to sing.
"Step up step up (step up)
Step up step up (step up)
Step up step up
Step up
Fall back, take a look at me and you'll see
I'm for real; I feel what only I can feel
And if that don't appeal to you
Let me know and I'll go cuz I flow
Better when my colors show,
And that's the way it has to be.
Honestly, cuz creativity could never bloom in my room
I'd throw it all away before I lie,
So don't call me with a compromise
Hang up the phone I've got a backbone stronger than yours.
(step up) la la... (step up) la la... (step up) La la...
Yeah...
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else
I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you wanna bring me down
Go ahead and try
Go ahead and try.
Don't know you think you know me like yourself,
But I fear that you're only telling me what I wanna hear
But do you give a damn?
Understand that I can't not be what I am
I'm not the milk and cheerios in your spoon.
It's not that simple here we go not so soon.
I might have fallen for that when I was fourteen
And a little more green,
But it's amazing what a couple of years can mean.
(step up) la la... (step up) la la... (step up)
la la...Yeah...
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool.
If you wanna bring me down
then go ahead and try
go ahead and try.
Oh...
Go ahead and try
Try to look me in the eye but you'll never see inside
Until you realize (realize)
Things are tryin' to settle down
Just try to figure out
Exactly what I'm about
If it's with or without you I don't need ya doubting me
If you're tryin' to turn me into someone else
It's easy to see I'm not down with that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you're tryin' to turn me into something else
I've seen it enough and I'm over that
(Not nobody's fool) I'm not nobody's fool
If you wanna bring me down
then go ahead and try...
(Go ahead and try) La la... (Go ahead and try) La la...
Yeah...Go ahead and try
You'll be laughing out loud when I'm playin' to my own crowd
Try..."
People were dancing and smiling. Hermione smiled her confidence coming to her.
Draco stood at a corner watching Hermione sing. When he heard Dumbledore announce her he wanted to see if she'll come through. When he saw her in that dress that hugged her in the right place he couldn't believe it was her. 'She's beautiful. . .'he thought. "What in Merlin's name am I thinking." he said out loud.
"Isn't Hermione doing a great job," Ginny said to Harry as they dance. "And she's the belle of the ball.
"She's doing wonderful," Harry said, "But she's not the belle of the ball you are."
"Oh god I'm gonna be sick," Ron said who was dancing near by.
"Ron, that was so romantic why don't you ever say anything like that to me?" Lavender said.
"You're as fair as a flower in the morning's light," Ron said shrugging his shoulders.
Lavender just kissed him on his cheek, "Well you tried."
Hermione was having a blast singing. She had already gone through 4 songs; Sweetbox's Trying To Be Me, DJ Sammie's Heaven, Evanessence's My Immortal, and Malyssa's Reminisce.
A song that seems to relate to her came on. She put her emotions in her songs which made them sound great.
"I'm standing on the bridge
I'm waiting in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
There's nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening, but there's no sound
Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm looking for a place
I'm searching for a face
Is anybody here I know
Cuz nothing's going right and
Everything's a mess
And no-one like's to be alone
Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Oh, why is everything so confusing
Maybe I'm just out of my mind
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Won't you, take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
Take me by the hand, take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm with you."
"Thank you, I'll need a few minutes to freshen up," she said when she was done. People smiled and clapped. "Well now that those songs are done for now I'll be sing a few more fun loud tones then coming up will be songs for you love birds."
Hermione got off the stage to get something to drink. Girls and guys were coming up to her asking for her autograph and stuff.
"You kids don't want her autograph she isn't that famous," a voice barked. It was Draco.
"Malfoy," Hermione said giving him a death glare.
"You two know each other?" Pansy asked as she walked behind Draco. She was burning with anger now she knew why he wouldn't go to the dance with her. "Listen here you hussy you aren't taking me Dracie Poo Bear."
Hermione laughed. "Please, like I want your 'Dracie Poo Bear.' "
"HAG," Ginny called.
"Ginny," Hermione said happily.
"You are doing awesome," Ron greeted.
"Thanks, that reminds me I got to get back on stage." Hermione said.
"Well I hoped you all got a chance to take a break and eat. Now I'll be singing Why Not by Hillary Duff." she said.
"you think your going nowhere
when you're walkin down the street
acting like you just dont care
when life could be so sweet
why you wanna be like that
as if there's nothing new
you're not foolin no one
you're not even fooling you
so walk a little slower
and open up your eyes
sometimes its so hard to see
the good things passing by
there may never be a sign
no flashing neon light
telling you to make your move
or when the time is right
so...
why not..take a crazy chance
why not..do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
why not. .take a crazy chance
why not. .take a crazy chance
you always dress in yellow
when you wanna dress in gold
instead of listening to your heart
you do just what you're told
you keep waiting where you are
what you'll never know
lets just get into your car
and go, baby, go
so. . .
why not. .take a crazy chance
why not. .do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
ohhhhhhhh
i could be the one for you
ohhhhhhhh yea
maybe yes, maybe no
ohhhhhhhh
it could be the things you do
what i'm saying is you gotta let me know
i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iiii
i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iiii
you'll never get to heaven
or even to L.A.
if you dont believe there's a way
so why not (why not)
take a star from the sky
why not (why not)
spread your wings and fly
it might take a little
and it might take a lot
but why not
why not
ohhhhhh
why not (why not)
take a crazy chance
why not (why not)
do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not"
Hermione took a bow. "Now that I'm finally done with all that other stuff I'll be singing some love songs and these are for couples only."
A lot of people weren't too happy since they didn't have a couple. "Don't worry I'll pay other stuff afterwards," Hermione said. "First song is Lovely by Michelle Tumes." (*Oh that is one of my favorite songs. (*)
"You're the sweet dreams that soothe me
When I can't fall asleep
You're the field in the middle of the city
When I'm rushing by at the speed of light
You're the strong resolution when I find no peace
You're the church bells ringing in the evening
When all is quiet You whisper comfort
That lifts my heart
I get so weak
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely
You're the soft words that touch me
When I just can't speak
You're the breeze on the ocean in the morning
Reminding me to greet the day
You're the flowers I remember seeing in Italy
Colors through a golden harp
Bright and radiant, soft and fragrant
In the noon day sun, it makes me sing
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely
I understand there may be grief
And there may be pain
But I'm aware You blind the darkness
With Who You are
Because...
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely"
The couples who were dancing looked pretty happy. Draco stood and watched as everyone had good time. He really wanted to dance with someone but he kept thinking all of the girls at Hogwarts weren't worth his time except for a certain brown haired girl singing on stage at the moment.
"Okay the next 2 songs are actually dedicated to someone very special. They relate to us in a way." Hermione said looking straight at Draco, "The first one, Never by Amanda Perez."
"You walked into my life, when I was down and out
Took away my pain and gave me your smile
And at the time, still lovin someone else
Not knowin' all those crazy reasons why I felt the way I felt
And then one day I realized
That you were the one for me
I was so blind, but baby now I see
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
I wish that I could turn back the hands of time
Cause if I would've knew your love was like this
Back then I would've made you mine, oh yeah
If I had to die a thousand times a day
I would do it for you, just to take
The pain that I have given you away
Cause I love you and I never want to let you go
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
I'm sorry (oh oh oh yes i am)
I'm sorry (I'm so sorry baby)
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go , oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
And I'll never let you go, no, no, no
I love you so
And I'll get on both my knees and I'll beg you please
Would you spend the rest of your life with me
Cause I'll never wanna let you go, oh
And, I'll never yeah
no, no, no ,no, no, no, no
Oooooooooooo Ooooooooooo"
Draco stood silent as Hermione finished her song. No one ever sung for him. He was amazed and bedazzled. She was sitting on her knees too. Hermione had thought about it all day. She wanted Draco and she knew he wanted her so why weren't they together, it was their pride. Hermione guessed this was the only way to show her that she wanted him.
"Thank you," Hermione said. Everyone clapped and whistled. "Now for the final song of the night, since I feel like going to sleep. For real though it's getting close to the unveiling. The last song will be Leann Rime's, The Right Kind of Wrong."
"Know all about, 'bout your reputation
And how it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are.
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Lovin' you, isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
Might be a mistake, A mistake I'm makin'
But what you're givin' I am happy to be takin'
'Cause no one's ever made me feel
The way I feel when I'm in your arms
They say you're somethin' I should do without
They don't know what goes on when the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain
Lovin' you, yeah isn't really something I should do yeah-hey
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you yeah
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
I should try to run but I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run you're the one I run to
Can't do without what you do to me,
I don't care if I'm in too deep yeah hey-yeah
Know all about, yeah 'bout your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are,
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Hey-yeah
Lovin' you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you yeah
Well I should try to be strong, I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong (right kind of wrong)
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the (right kind of wrong)"
When Hermione finished everyone clapped and smiled. "Well good night," Hermione said walking to the back.
"Hold on here," Draco shouted suddenly. People were looking at him strangely.
"What," Hermione said sweating a little.
"It's midnight sweetie, time to remove your mask," Draco said with a smirk.
"I'll rather have everyone go then me," Hermione said.
Draco just laughed liked a maniac. He walked slowly toward the stage. His walk was like a cat ready to strike his prey.
"You know you sing pretty well," Draco said as he reached the bottom of the stage where Hermione stood.
"Well everyone on the count of 3." Dumbledore shouted.
"1."
"2"
"3" everyone moved there masks.
Hermione came face to face with most of the school. "It's Granger," Pansy shouted.
People gasped and took notice. "What's the big deal?" Hermione asked, "I can sing is that so wrong."
"Just leave her be," Draco said.
"You honestly aren't defending her Draco," Pansy said.
Draco looked up at Hermione. Her eyes stared into his. He shook his head, "Yeah."
"What?" Pansy asked.
"I said yeah I'm defending her," Draco said.
"This world must be turning upside down. I thought I'll die before a Malfoy would ever be nice to a muggle born." Ron spat.
"Shut up Ron," Ginny said.
Draco pulled Hermione down and held her hand pleading with her with his eyes.
"I forgive you." she mouthed and kissed him on the cheek.
"Awe," some girlish voices said.
"Who would have though a Gryffindor with a Slytherin?" a person said.
"Yeah who would have thought, certainly not me," Hermione said kissing Draco surprising on the lips.
Draco pulled Hermione closed to him kissing her with equal force and as much passion.
Ron and Harry looked at one another with surprise. Lavender looked on with understanding and Ginny just stared well knowing that they liked each other.
"Get a room that is disgusting to do in public," Ron and Harry said.
Ginny hit both of them on the side of their heads.
"Sorry." the two said.
'You two will get it alright. No one double crosses a Parkinson.' Pansy thought as she stared at the couple kissing.
(*Did you think that this will be The EnD. . .Not. . .it is just a few chapters till the end. I don't know I'll put a part of Pansy trying to get revenge on Hermione than I'll fast forward to the end of the school year. No giving anymore stuff. HEHEHE surprises are coming up. Did you think Draco was going to stand up for Hermione and admit he's feeling her in this chapter with almost half the school there? TELL ME WHAT YOU THINKREVIEW!!!!!!!*)
FYI- I wanna give credit to www.letssingit.com since I got the lyrics to the songs there. do u expect me to type out all of the song lyrics??