AN: Thank you, Manda726! I thought that I can make a sequel for this but I can't think about the flow of it. Well, I will be creating another Draco/Hermione Fic and it will be a little bit different...I promise you I will try my best to come up with a good story. Just keep reading fics, ok? Our inspiration comes from you...so thanks!

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Chapter 28: The Graduation Speech

"Ginny, what are you doing here?" Hermione asked and led her friend inside.

"I'm so proud of you, Herm. Ron will be proud too. I'm sure." Ginny said and hugged Hermione.

"Thank you, Gin. How I wish he was here." Hermione held Ginny's hand.

"I miss him terribly." Ginny replied and gave her a wry smile.

"Umm...Could you help me fix my hair?" Hermione smiled and Ginny took the brush.

"We better start going." Ginny smiled back.

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"The next award will be the Outstanding Head Boy Award. May we call on Mr. Draco Malfoy to receive this certificate." Dumbledore announced.

"Let's give Mr. Malfoy a round of applause." Dumbledore added upon receiving the award. "Do you want to say something, Mr. Malfoy?"

"Umm...first of all...congratulations to my fellow housemates and I would like to thank our potions master, Professor Severus Snape. Lastly, to my...ahem...to the head girl, Ms. Hermione Granger....uhh...that's it." Draco sat immediately.

"Thank you for your pleasant acknowledgement, Mr. Malfoy....and now, the most awaited award, the Most Outstanding student this school year is none other than our Head Girl...Ms. Hermione Granger." Dumbledore proudly annouced.

Dumbledore shook hands with her and gave her the floor to deliver her Graduation Speech.

"I couldn't believe it until now that I will be leaving Hogwarts sometime soon. This is the day we've all waited. After all the hardships we encounter, at last, we will be graduating. But this event wouldn't end all the trials and problems yet it will be this very moment that we will be stepping forward to new grounds...a bigger responsibility and broader understanding. As my friend Ginny visited me a while ago, I remembered one of the people I must be thankful of...Mr. Ronald Weasley. He died with great dignity. I would also add that this outstanding award in my hands is also dedicated for him. Thank you my dear professors who in 7 years have intented their time teaching us to be the people who will be great in the Wizarding World, my friends who give me courage, my Gryffindor housemates and fellow Hogwarts students...I dedicate this award to all of you. Most specially, I would like to thank the Head Boy, Mr. Draco Malfoy...thank you for being my inspiration." Hermione said and tears were starting to float in her eyes.

"I guess that's all...Happy Graduation to all of us!" Hermione said.


Author's Note: Wow, I will also be graduating next year...how I wish I was the one standing there and delivering the speech...ummm... *Ok! Back to senses, oh please!*

Well, thank you! Bye!