Act I Scene IV

Scene: Hogwarts Passageway

Enter Draco Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle

Draco: What could be better than a bunch of Slytherins to crash a ball? And if we get caught, we'll just say we came down to ask McGonagall about our next transformation exam. After all, turning an animal into treacle pudding isn't as easy as Granger. (pauses in memory) I think tonight you'll have to let me have my fun elsewhere, boys. Not to worry about me, I'll push around those good for nothing maids.

Goyle: Draco, you have to go! What about torturing Potter?

Draco: Fine, you convinced me!

Exit

Enter Hermione's Dad with Hermione, meeting the guests.

Herm. Dad: Welcome wizards and witches! For those who have seen Madame Pomfrey, you were all fortunate enough to receive wart removal from that horrendous herbology…ah..accident. For all of you wart free party-goers, enjoy the night.

(To Mrs. Granger) When was the last time we danced, pumpkin?

Herm. Mom: I believe it was at England's dentist convention last fall.

Herm. Dad: Has it been that long?

Herm. Mom: I believe so, dear.

Draco: (To Nearly Headless Nick {NHN}) Are you Nearly Headles…um…Norton..No, um..Nacy..N-

NHN: It's Nick.

Draco: Right, whatever. Anyway, do you know who that is standing next to the Peeves? She's beautful.

NHN: Oh, why that's Hermione Granger! All those brains she has. It's a shame I lost mine in my er..accident (pulls 99% of his head off).

Draco: Granger?!?! It can't be! That filthy mudblood puts a bad name to the wizarding world. Now her, she's.. she's exquisite. Whose delicate hair shines like the snitch and curls of the most beautiful Veela. Whose light eyes burn like the sun as I burn for her. I must know her name!

Harry: (To Hermione's Dad) Sir, I think we have a Slytherin on our hands. It's Malfoy, should I challenge him to a deul?

Herm. Dad: Malfoy, is it? He looks alright, let him enjoy the party.

Harry: But sir! He's come to crash the party!

Herm. Dad: I am in charge, and you'll do as I say! Now leave him be!

Exit

Draco: Hermione, is that you?

Herm: Malfoy? What are you doing here?

Draco: Listen, as much as you think that I hate you, I really don't. It's that Potter I don't like. It wasn't until now that I realized my love for you.

Herm: Have you lost your mind? You're speaking like a nutter!

Malfoy kisses Hermione

Un…a….um…er….Wow. Are you alright? I thought you hated me!

Draco: I never hated you, I hide my feelings well. It wasn't until tonight that I saw your true beauty. Your eyes hold every fleck of gold in Gringotts, your kiss tastes of the most delectable every flavor bean ever to grace my lips. Can't you see that we're meant to be?

Herm: Why Malfy, I mean Draco, I had no idea!

Madame Pomfrey (MP): Madame! Your mother would like to see you!

Exit Hermione, Enter Goyle

Draco: Goyle, promise you won't laugh, but I have something to tell you.

Goyle: What is it, Draco? A man does have to eat, ya know.

Draco: You just ate!! Anyway, you know Granger? Well, I think I'm in love.

Goyle: With her? The mudblood? You've lost your bloody mind! Give it up, there are too many things working against you!