A/N- I'm writing this even though I haven't had supper yet and Lilo and Stitch is calling my name. *I've been dying to see that movie and my sister rented it for me but I haven't got a chance to watch it yet.* Anywho....I got my first flamer....if you would call it that...really pisses me off. Listen people!!!! If you have a suggestion or CONSTRUCTIVE review, I will gladly listen to them! If you put it nicely. After I realized that it was a flamer, I didn't even bother finishing reading it until like 3 days later. anywho....I'm not sure what to do this chapter. I had some of it written but I lost it!!! Thanks to all who reviewed *nicely that is*!! But those of you who were being a bitch about my story......well forget you.
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The days flew by, and before they knew it, it was time for the exchange students arrival. No one knew quite what to expect, except those who knew people from the U.S. Add that to the anticipation about the ball that evening and you would get how much the students were driving the teachers up the walls. The girls had been planning on what to wear for weeks and debating on who would ask them out. The guys spent most of their time figuring out a way to ask them out. Ron had yet to find a partner. He had asked everyone he could think of, but it seemed that everybody had dates except him. He was sitting on a sofa in the common room when Hermione and Harry walked in smiling from ear to ear. Ron started to get a little paranoid.
'Oh no, I bet he's already asked her. I knew I shouldn't have put this off. Now I'm going to have to go to the ball alone.' Hermione and Harry walked over and sat down beside him.
"Are you okay Ron? Your looking a bit pale." asked Hermione. She reached over and placed her hand on his forehead. He brushed it away.
"Yes, fine. Never better." he said quickly. But even as he said it he knew he didn't sound like it. His voice came out all squeaky and high. He sounded as if he was going through puberty. "Harry who did you say you were going to the ball with again?" he asked trying to be sly.
"Ummmmmm..." Harry blushed. "No one yet." he glanced at Hermione, who didn't seem to notice.
"Well, how about you Hermione?" Hermione blushed too.
"Ummm....No one. But I think I'm gonna go get a snack from the kitchen." she stood up. The boys jumped up quickly.
"I'll go with you," they both said at the same time.
"Ummm... that's alright. I think I can get there by myself just fine." she said looking at them strangely.
"Well, can I talk to you for a minute?" asked Ron quickly.
"Sure." Harry sat back down, defeated as Ron and Hermione walked to of the room.
"What is it you wanted to talk to me about?" asked Hermione, she stopped and faced him, which made him even more nervous.
"Well......I was wondering if you would go to the ball with me." he said looking down at the floor, blushing.
"Oh Ron. I would. But I can't." said Hermione, turning a deep shade of red. Ron looked at her sharply.
"What do you mean you can't?" he asked.
"I already have a date." Hermione looked down tracing the pattern of the carpet with her foot.
"You already have---. But you just told me and Harry that you didn't have a date."
"I lied." said Hermione in a small voice. Ron stood there for a moment taking everything in.
"Look if you want to go with someone else just say so." he said with a hint of anger in his voice.
"It's not that Ron."
"Well what's your deal then?" he was getting angrier by the second.
"I didn't want to tell you this before....but I'm going with Malfoy." she looked up and saw that his face had turned white.
"Malfoy??? M-A-L-F-O-Y??? Draco Malfoy?? The Headboy?? The slimy git that's always calling you a Mudblood? I can't believe you Hermione." he turned around and went back into the common room. Hermione tried to yell after him so she could explain herself but it was no use. The portrait hole door slammed in her face.
'Damn you Malfoy. Always screwing up my life.'
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That afternoon, the students were introduced at lunch. They had arrived early that morning but had spent most of the morning getting settled in. Dumbledore stood and silence fell onto the Great Hall. Standing beside him was the four exchange students. Hermione looked each over. Standing next to Dumbledore was a pretty girl with blonde hair to about her shoulders. She looked extremely confident standing up there in front of the whole school. At least more confident than Hermione could ever be. Standing next to the girl was a boy who looked very exotic. He had black hair and looked as if to be in very good shape. Hermione couldn't help but notice that he was very cute. He looked up and caught her gaze. Hermione looked away and blushed. Next to him seemed to be the girl version of him. 'Twins' thought Hermione. The girl was very pretty. But didn't look as confident as the other girl. Behind the girl was another boy. He seemed to be staring off into space. He had brown hair and was very tall. He was also cute. Hermione snapped back to reality when Dumbledore started to speak.
"As you all know, we have received the honor of being chosen to house four exchange student from America. I expect you to show them lots of hospitality. Allow me to introduce them." he stepped back and gestured toward the blonde girl. "This lovely young lady's name is Adrian Bennett." She stepped forward and waved, beaming at the crowd. Hermione suddenly thought of Professor Lockhart. "Now, this young man's name is Landon Johnson." he, unlike Adrian, stood where he was and waved slightly." Chyler, please take a bow." she stood there looking at him trying to decided if he actually wanted her to bow. She decided against it and instead just stood there smiling. "As you can tell, Landon and Chyler are twins.'' explained Dumbledore. *btw. its pronounced Kyler. Sorta like skyler without the s.* "And last but not least is Kelsey Smith." Kelsey stood there unsure of what to do. But Dumbledore continued anyway. "Now the matter on which houses the students will be staying in. The Sorting Hat has come down with a bad case of strip throat and is unable to talk. Therefore I have let the students choose which houses they will be staying in. All four of them has chose Gryffindor. So if you will, please be seated at the Gryffindor table." The students made there way down to the table. Hermione looked around trying to see where they had chosen to sit. She couldn't help but wish that Landon would sit somewhere near her. After the students had been seated the feast started.
'This is going to be an interesting year.' thought Hermione.
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Hermione left lunch early to get ready for the ball. She took her shower and dried her hair. She had bought some new dress robes for the occasion. She just had to decide which one she wanted to wear tonight. Should she wear the white one? Or the sexy red one? The white one looked like something some mystical creature would wear. The red one was extreme and sexy. It was red until you got to the bottom where the edge of it had streaks of black.
'It will really piss Ron off if I show up looking awesome. Even though that's not a nice thing to say. But he should have listened to me. I'm just going to the dance with Draco. It doesn't mean I have to hang out with him there. But Ron needs to learn his lesson. And Landon will be there..... So, I think.......the red one.'
Hermione slipped it on over her head. It flowed down over her body and straightened out. It fitted her like a dress. It had a plunging neckline and showed off her womanly curves. Magic had obviously been used on the dress because it sparkled without anything on the fabric. Hermione grabbed her wand and magicked on some makeup to accentuate the effects of the dress. She pulled little strips of hair back and secured them with a little clip like her cousin had taught her so that she had mini cornrows. She then used her wand to sweep her hair up into a twist so that the ends of her hair was sticking up over her head. The end effect was great and Hermione knew she looked gorgeous.
'Time to go.' she thought looking at her watch. She did a last minute check-up, and walked to the common room to meet Draco. He was adjusting his robes but when Hermione stepped into the room her looked up.
'Damn she's hot.' he thought. 'Snap out of it and stop drooling. Say something.'
"Your late," he managed to choke out.
Hermione giggled. She had noticed how he looked at her.
"Or maybe you're just early." she walked over and slid her arm into his. "Well let's get going before we miss the credits." Draco looked at her strangely. "It's a Muggle thing. Never mind." They left the common room and headed for the ball.
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A/N- I'm gonna write the ball in the next chapter. I just don't feel up to it today and I want to at least get this chappie posted. Anywho...…
Christenza-Thanks…I guess….lol just joking.
Hasapi- glad you feel that way. J
BluLightning- Thanks! I added some Harry in it for you. Not much but I'll give you some more soon. Also I'm thinking about writing a H/H fic! After I finish this one.
CarLene- I'm glad you like my story….Yea it is kinda hard. I have a really big imagination though.
Pikachufan4288-Thanks! Yeah I always though Pikachu was the cutest!
Gwenchy17- Sorry you don't like it and you think that it's overdone, corny, farfetched and stupid. But hey that's your problem not mine. Cuz I don't give a sh*t if you read this or not. As a matter of fact if you think that way why even bother reading this? And Draco can be afraid of a storm if I want him to cuz its MY story! It's not an excuse to get them in bed together because if I wanted them in bed together I would PUT them in bed together. Everybody has fears that nobody knows about. So who are you to tell me that he can't be scared of a storm? I don't mean to be mean. But your review has absolutely NOTHING constructive in it.
Hiyuki*Renge- I'm sorry I ended it so soon!! Lol. I'm glad you like it. I agree with you. I've read some stories and they all seem to sorta go like this:
"You stupid Mudblood. Get anyway from me."
"You slimy git! Stop calling me that."
"I'm sorry. I never meant to offend you. It's just that its so hard to express my true feelings. But really I've loved you ever since I first saw you!"
"I love you to Draco!"
Now where is the fun in that??? Lol!
Anonymous - I never really meant for it to be fluffy but oh well at least you like it!
lil-spitfire- Yup like I said. Everybody has a fear that no one knows about. Me? Well personally I'm terrified of spiders!! You recommended this story??? aww thanks!!
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Irish Lass-I don't know where I got my idea to make Draco scared of storms. I just knowed I wanted to express his venerable side. But you people seem to like it…..I'll leave it up for you to decide if he really is or not.
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