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Draco's POV
I groaned as my alarm clock went off. It was the Sunday that everyone went to Hogsmade to get ready for the ball. I rolled over and pushed snooze. I only got 5 more minutes of sleep before Hermione crept into my room and jumped on my bed.
"Wake up Draco!" she said laughing as she jumped from side of my bed to the other. I smirked and pulled both of her ankles so she fell on her back with a shriek.
"Seeing as I'm a lot stronger than you are and didn't get much sleep last night I wouldn't do that again," I said yawning.
"I could take you," she said sitting up and facing me.
"Oh really?" I replied laughing. She glared and grabbed a green pillow and wacked me over the head.
"Yeah really," she said hopping off my bed pulling the covers with her and ran out the door.
"Hey!" I whined getting up and running after her.
"Draco really now.I thought that the Prince of Slytherin would be used to the cold seeing as his common room is in the dungeons," she said stopping me with a hand on my chest as I raised a pillow above my head.
"Yeah.and how would you know what my common room is like?" I asked raising my pillow higher. Her eyes flashed and she blushed as she looked away.
"So the teacher's pet isn't perfect after all," I said surprised at what I had just found out.
"Hey it was only once," she said quickly as she sat down on her couch.
"Go on." I said sitting down on my own couch. She grinned and said,
"I can't you have to get ready for Hogsmade and the Heads can't be late."
"Fine but I'm going to get that story out of you sooner or later," I said glaring as I got up off my couch and walked up stairs. I threw on a pair of blue jeans and a white t-shirt, brushed my perfect blonde hair and teeth and walked down stairs.
"Draco Malfoy in muggle clothes," said Hermione with raised eyebrows. I glared and said, "You know I don't hate muggles."
"Then what were those endless insults that passed between us for oh.what 6 years?" she asked as she pulled on her cloak and beanie.
"That was just you Granger I never really hated muggles," I replied glaring.
"Come on we're going to be late," I grabbing her wrist and walked out of the portrait and couldn't help but notice that she flinched at the touch. I'll have to ask her about those bruises in the beginning of the year, I thought as we walked out onto the grounds and into a carriage. The ride was shorter than most as we spent it talking. I still didn't get the story out of her she seemed to change the subject every time. She grinned as we stepped out of the carriage and into the busy streets of Hogsmade.
"I know you don't like shopping for clothes so I'll meet you in the Three Broomsticks in about an hour ok," she said as she walked the other way soon joined with Ginny Weasley. I sighed and walked to the dress robe shop to get new ones for the dance. Black was perfect as usual. As I was walking through the many isles of robes I over heard my least favorite voices of Potter and Weasley.
"Do you miss Hermione?" asked the unmistakable voice of Weasley.
"Um.well oh my.I haven't really thought about that.I dono I've been hanging out with you, Cho, and Lavender I just sorta forgot about her," he said going through a rack of robes.
"Yeah.she just doesn't fit in anymore.sorta like a 5th wheel or something," said Weasley with a sigh. Hermione would be crushed if she heard that, I thought sadly as the subject changed quickly to their girl friends but my thoughts were interrupted with a quiet sob of someone behind a shelf of robes near Potter and Weasley. I turned to see Hermione with tears streaming down her face as she looked at the two boys in front of her. They stood shocked and quickly blushed.
"'Mione we can explain we." started Potter.
"No just forget it. I'm not important anymore," she said and then turned out of the small shop.
"Nice going," I said with a sigh as I ran out of the store after her.
Hermione's POV
I couldn't believe it! I knew we had drifted but they had no right saying stuff like that, I thought as I ran. I just kept on running I didn't know but I could hear footsteps behind me. 'Probably Harry and Ron wanting to make some lameass excuse,' I thought bitterly as I kept on running but someone grabbed my wrist and spun me around. There was Draco with a very sympathetic look. He pulled me into a hug as I sobbed. He always seemed to help.
"I.can't believe they said that," I said sadly as silent tears dropped down my face like rain.
"Don't cry over them.they aren't worth it," he said quietly as I rested my head against his chest.
"I can't help it they've never said something like that to me," I said as he whipped away my tears.
"I know.come on lets go get a butterbeer," he said smiling trying to cheer me up. I nodded quietly as we walked hand in hand to the Three Broomsticks. I almost ran out the door as I noticed the four of them in a corner talking and laughing as if nothing had happened. Draco quickly led me to a stool on the other side of the room and ordered two butterbeers. The waiter set them down in front of us and walked away. I picked up the mug and drank the amber liquid, which slid down like creamy milk warming up my insides. I smiled as I set it down. We talked for awhile when I remembered that I still had to get a dress for the Ball.
"Thanks for cheering me up Draco but I still have to go and get a dress.I'll see you later ok?" I said as I put some money on the table and slid off the stool. 'Great I have walk past their table,' I thought sadly. I held my head up high and walked past them only to be stopped by Lavender.
"Hey 'Mione why don't you come and sit with us instead of that.Slytherin thing," she said nodding towards Draco with disgust. My eyes flashed as I looked at the two boys across from them. "Well as you put it that Slytherin thing is a better friend then some," I said looking at Harry and Ron and then continued, "And I wouldn't want to get in your way. Oh and it's Hermione not 'Mione," I said looking at the scene before me with disgust. Cho and Harry were playing footzie as Ron and Lavender looked back at me in shock. "Good day," I said sticking my nose up in the air and quickly walked out of the pub. I smiled as I walked out of the pub but it quickly faded as I saw Ginny sitting on a tree swing crying. "Ginny what's wrong what happened?" I asked running over to her. "Colon broke up with me and my brother is totally ignoring me because of his stupid girlfriend," she said as tears streamed down her face. "Oh Ginny," I whispered sympathetically. "You know what.why don't you hang out with me and a.friend today? It would cheer you up he's quite funny," I offered smiling. "You know that sounds like a good idea.thanks," she said as she wiping away tears and sniffed as we headed down the street. "You wouldn't mind if we went in here do you? I still have to get a dress," I said as we walked past a dress shop. "Oh I still have to get mine," she said as we entered the shop. I gasped as we walked from rack to rack. "Ginny this would be perfect on you," I said holding out a black dress. It had a slit that went up to mid thigh and had an X in the back. Which came with a small black mask that covered her eyes. "You that's great one second I'm going to go and try it on," she said disappearing into a stall. I slowly skimmed some of the racks near by running my hands along the dresses until I came to a very pretty white dress. I grinned and ran into the nearest empty stall. I slipped it on and gasped as I turned to see a very different girl in the mirror. It was full length with sleeves that fanned out from the elbows to my wrists. The front was cut a little low and hugged me in all of the right places. It was kind of see through and very silky feeling. It seemed as if I glowed. "'Mione where are you?" asked Ginny outside of her changing stall. "Oh one second I found the prettiest dress," I replied coming out of the stall. I gasped as I saw Ginny. The dress looked stunning on her. It hugged her in all of the right places and it matched her hair perfectly. "It's beautiful Ginny! I think you should get it," I said grinning as she spun around. "Your's is amazing 'Mione! Come on let's buy them," she exclaimed as she ran into her stall. We both came out of the small shop 10 minutes later with grins on our faces. "Come on Ginny let's go back to school we can go and do stuff around the lake it's really fun," I said dragging her to the carriages. The carriage ride was rather short as we talked about our dresses, hair, and make up many subjects I hated to talk about but I was very excited for some odd reason. Then the dreaded subject of who we were going with came up. "Well.I was going to go with Colon but," she sniffed sadly. "I'll find you a perfect date don't worry," I said reassuring her. "Ok! But wait who are you going with?" she asked as we entered the castle gates. "No one.yet," I replied quietly as the carriage stopped. "Come on you have to see my common room it's soooo cool!" I said quickly changing the subject and dragging her out of the carriage. "Come on we're almost there," I said beckoning her towards the annoying portrait. "I have to warn you my portrait is rather." I started as we reached it. "Oh hello," she said giggling as she twirled a piece of hair around her finger and giggled non-stop. Ginny's eyes widened. I quickly said the password and we ran in. "Checkmate," said a unfamiliar voice. "Damn you! You get me every time!" exclaimed Draco as we entered the common room. There was Blaise Zambini beaming with pleasure and Draco playing chess. "Oh hello," I said as me and Ginny sat down on my couch. She was in awe as soon as she had entered the room. "Hey 'Mione this is Blaise, Blaise this is 'Mione," said Draco looking at Ginny questioningly. "Hey," I said smiling. "This is Ginny," I said pointing to the red headed girl who was starring about her as if it was heaven. I laughed. "Earth to Ginny," I said waving my hand in front of her face. She suddenly blushed as she saw who was also in the common room. "Oh! Erm...sorry," she said blushing even deeper. "Come on I'll show you the bathroom it's wonderful," I said with a grin as I pulled her into the bathroom. "Wow!" she exclaimed walking around the bathroom. "It's amazing!" she exclaimed walking up the stairs to the second pool. "Yeah." I said quietly. "Come on let's go and see if they want to go horse back riding," I said suddenly as an idea popped into my head. "With Slytherins?!" she asked in shock. "Really they're not that bad," I said as we walked into the common room. "Hey do you guys want to come horse back riding with us?" I asked as we walked over to the boys lounged out on the couch. "It'll be lots of fun." I added smiling. "Sure," said Blaise getting up and stretching. "Ok we'll met you in front of the main doors in about 5 minutes ok?" I said as we ran up to my room. "Come on Ginny no time to look around we have to get your cloak and stuff," I said dragging her through the portrait that lead to the Gryffindor common room. As soon as we entered we ran right into Harry and Ron. "Oh.sorry," I mumbled quickly as I ran up to the girls dormitories with Ginny. Five minutes later we were out on the grounds walking toward the stables. "I never knew we even had horses," said Blaise as we walked into the barn. "Do you know how to ride?" I asked walking over to a horse and handing the reins to him. "Yeah," he replied jumping up into the saddle. "Good," I said smiling. I quickly walked over to Ginny and handed her the reins to a beautiful brown color horse with a star in the middle of its forehead. "Don't worry 'Mione I know how to ride," she said before I could ask her anything. I grinned and then grabbed my own horse since Draco already had his. His was all black which I think matched him quite well. I quickly grabbed my own and walked towards the others. She was a sandy colored beauty with a star in the middle of her forehead. We all rode out of the barn and into the fall air. All of the trees were orange, yellow, and red making the edge of the forest look like it was on fire. We started to ride around the lake when I suddenly pulled Draco aside and let Ginny and Blaise ride ahead. "Draco, does Blaise have a date to the ball?" I asked quietly. His eye brows rose and replied, "'Mione he really isn't your type."
I slapped him upside the head and said with a laugh, "Not for me you idiot for Ginny."
He grinned catching onto my plan.
"No he doesn't have one.yet," he said as we made our second lap around the lake.
"Good," I said smiling.
"So did you get a dress?" he asked looking at me. I nodded.
"Well.what does it look like?" he asked starring at me.
"You'll have to find out at the ball," I replied playfully.
"Who are you going with?" he asked brushing a stray hair out of his face. I looked down at me saddle and then quietly replied, "No one."
"Do you want to go with me?" he asked softly. I looked up and grinned.
"Of course," I exclaimed. He let out a breath he had been holding and smiled. We rode in our first awkward silence when we reached the forest part of the shore of the lake. Suddenly my horse went out of control and started galloping into the forest. I screamed as it took off. I quickly pulled out my wand and tried to freeze the horse but it didn't work. I tried coaxing it but it didn't work. I started to panic. The horse was taking us deeper into the forest. It never slowed. We suddenly reached a clearing. It was a wide field with a cliff at the end. To my horror the horse headed straight for it. Never stopping.
Draco's POV
I groaned as my alarm clock went off. It was the Sunday that everyone went to Hogsmade to get ready for the ball. I rolled over and pushed snooze. I only got 5 more minutes of sleep before Hermione crept into my room and jumped on my bed.
"Wake up Draco!" she said laughing as she jumped from side of my bed to the other. I smirked and pulled both of her ankles so she fell on her back with a shriek.
"Seeing as I'm a lot stronger than you are and didn't get much sleep last night I wouldn't do that again," I said yawning.
"I could take you," she said sitting up and facing me.
"Oh really?" I replied laughing. She glared and grabbed a green pillow and wacked me over the head.
"Yeah really," she said hopping off my bed pulling the covers with her and ran out the door.
"Hey!" I whined getting up and running after her.
"Draco really now.I thought that the Prince of Slytherin would be used to the cold seeing as his common room is in the dungeons," she said stopping me with a hand on my chest as I raised a pillow above my head.
"Yeah.and how would you know what my common room is like?" I asked raising my pillow higher. Her eyes flashed and she blushed as she looked away.
"So the teacher's pet isn't perfect after all," I said surprised at what I had just found out.
"Hey it was only once," she said quickly as she sat down on her couch.
"Go on." I said sitting down on my own couch. She grinned and said,
"I can't you have to get ready for Hogsmade and the Heads can't be late."
"Fine but I'm going to get that story out of you sooner or later," I said glaring as I got up off my couch and walked up stairs. I threw on a pair of blue jeans and a white t-shirt, brushed my perfect blonde hair and teeth and walked down stairs.
"Draco Malfoy in muggle clothes," said Hermione with raised eyebrows. I glared and said, "You know I don't hate muggles."
"Then what were those endless insults that passed between us for oh.what 6 years?" she asked as she pulled on her cloak and beanie.
"That was just you Granger I never really hated muggles," I replied glaring.
"Come on we're going to be late," I grabbing her wrist and walked out of the portrait and couldn't help but notice that she flinched at the touch. I'll have to ask her about those bruises in the beginning of the year, I thought as we walked out onto the grounds and into a carriage. The ride was shorter than most as we spent it talking. I still didn't get the story out of her she seemed to change the subject every time. She grinned as we stepped out of the carriage and into the busy streets of Hogsmade.
"I know you don't like shopping for clothes so I'll meet you in the Three Broomsticks in about an hour ok," she said as she walked the other way soon joined with Ginny Weasley. I sighed and walked to the dress robe shop to get new ones for the dance. Black was perfect as usual. As I was walking through the many isles of robes I over heard my least favorite voices of Potter and Weasley.
"Do you miss Hermione?" asked the unmistakable voice of Weasley.
"Um.well oh my.I haven't really thought about that.I dono I've been hanging out with you, Cho, and Lavender I just sorta forgot about her," he said going through a rack of robes.
"Yeah.she just doesn't fit in anymore.sorta like a 5th wheel or something," said Weasley with a sigh. Hermione would be crushed if she heard that, I thought sadly as the subject changed quickly to their girl friends but my thoughts were interrupted with a quiet sob of someone behind a shelf of robes near Potter and Weasley. I turned to see Hermione with tears streaming down her face as she looked at the two boys in front of her. They stood shocked and quickly blushed.
"'Mione we can explain we." started Potter.
"No just forget it. I'm not important anymore," she said and then turned out of the small shop.
"Nice going," I said with a sigh as I ran out of the store after her.
Hermione's POV
I couldn't believe it! I knew we had drifted but they had no right saying stuff like that, I thought as I ran. I just kept on running I didn't know but I could hear footsteps behind me. 'Probably Harry and Ron wanting to make some lameass excuse,' I thought bitterly as I kept on running but someone grabbed my wrist and spun me around. There was Draco with a very sympathetic look. He pulled me into a hug as I sobbed. He always seemed to help.
"I.can't believe they said that," I said sadly as silent tears dropped down my face like rain.
"Don't cry over them.they aren't worth it," he said quietly as I rested my head against his chest.
"I can't help it they've never said something like that to me," I said as he whipped away my tears.
"I know.come on lets go get a butterbeer," he said smiling trying to cheer me up. I nodded quietly as we walked hand in hand to the Three Broomsticks. I almost ran out the door as I noticed the four of them in a corner talking and laughing as if nothing had happened. Draco quickly led me to a stool on the other side of the room and ordered two butterbeers. The waiter set them down in front of us and walked away. I picked up the mug and drank the amber liquid, which slid down like creamy milk warming up my insides. I smiled as I set it down. We talked for awhile when I remembered that I still had to get a dress for the Ball.
"Thanks for cheering me up Draco but I still have to go and get a dress.I'll see you later ok?" I said as I put some money on the table and slid off the stool. 'Great I have walk past their table,' I thought sadly. I held my head up high and walked past them only to be stopped by Lavender.
"Hey 'Mione why don't you come and sit with us instead of that.Slytherin thing," she said nodding towards Draco with disgust. My eyes flashed as I looked at the two boys across from them. "Well as you put it that Slytherin thing is a better friend then some," I said looking at Harry and Ron and then continued, "And I wouldn't want to get in your way. Oh and it's Hermione not 'Mione," I said looking at the scene before me with disgust. Cho and Harry were playing footzie as Ron and Lavender looked back at me in shock. "Good day," I said sticking my nose up in the air and quickly walked out of the pub. I smiled as I walked out of the pub but it quickly faded as I saw Ginny sitting on a tree swing crying. "Ginny what's wrong what happened?" I asked running over to her. "Colon broke up with me and my brother is totally ignoring me because of his stupid girlfriend," she said as tears streamed down her face. "Oh Ginny," I whispered sympathetically. "You know what.why don't you hang out with me and a.friend today? It would cheer you up he's quite funny," I offered smiling. "You know that sounds like a good idea.thanks," she said as she wiping away tears and sniffed as we headed down the street. "You wouldn't mind if we went in here do you? I still have to get a dress," I said as we walked past a dress shop. "Oh I still have to get mine," she said as we entered the shop. I gasped as we walked from rack to rack. "Ginny this would be perfect on you," I said holding out a black dress. It had a slit that went up to mid thigh and had an X in the back. Which came with a small black mask that covered her eyes. "You that's great one second I'm going to go and try it on," she said disappearing into a stall. I slowly skimmed some of the racks near by running my hands along the dresses until I came to a very pretty white dress. I grinned and ran into the nearest empty stall. I slipped it on and gasped as I turned to see a very different girl in the mirror. It was full length with sleeves that fanned out from the elbows to my wrists. The front was cut a little low and hugged me in all of the right places. It was kind of see through and very silky feeling. It seemed as if I glowed. "'Mione where are you?" asked Ginny outside of her changing stall. "Oh one second I found the prettiest dress," I replied coming out of the stall. I gasped as I saw Ginny. The dress looked stunning on her. It hugged her in all of the right places and it matched her hair perfectly. "It's beautiful Ginny! I think you should get it," I said grinning as she spun around. "Your's is amazing 'Mione! Come on let's buy them," she exclaimed as she ran into her stall. We both came out of the small shop 10 minutes later with grins on our faces. "Come on Ginny let's go back to school we can go and do stuff around the lake it's really fun," I said dragging her to the carriages. The carriage ride was rather short as we talked about our dresses, hair, and make up many subjects I hated to talk about but I was very excited for some odd reason. Then the dreaded subject of who we were going with came up. "Well.I was going to go with Colon but," she sniffed sadly. "I'll find you a perfect date don't worry," I said reassuring her. "Ok! But wait who are you going with?" she asked as we entered the castle gates. "No one.yet," I replied quietly as the carriage stopped. "Come on you have to see my common room it's soooo cool!" I said quickly changing the subject and dragging her out of the carriage. "Come on we're almost there," I said beckoning her towards the annoying portrait. "I have to warn you my portrait is rather." I started as we reached it. "Oh hello," she said giggling as she twirled a piece of hair around her finger and giggled non-stop. Ginny's eyes widened. I quickly said the password and we ran in. "Checkmate," said a unfamiliar voice. "Damn you! You get me every time!" exclaimed Draco as we entered the common room. There was Blaise Zambini beaming with pleasure and Draco playing chess. "Oh hello," I said as me and Ginny sat down on my couch. She was in awe as soon as she had entered the room. "Hey 'Mione this is Blaise, Blaise this is 'Mione," said Draco looking at Ginny questioningly. "Hey," I said smiling. "This is Ginny," I said pointing to the red headed girl who was starring about her as if it was heaven. I laughed. "Earth to Ginny," I said waving my hand in front of her face. She suddenly blushed as she saw who was also in the common room. "Oh! Erm...sorry," she said blushing even deeper. "Come on I'll show you the bathroom it's wonderful," I said with a grin as I pulled her into the bathroom. "Wow!" she exclaimed walking around the bathroom. "It's amazing!" she exclaimed walking up the stairs to the second pool. "Yeah." I said quietly. "Come on let's go and see if they want to go horse back riding," I said suddenly as an idea popped into my head. "With Slytherins?!" she asked in shock. "Really they're not that bad," I said as we walked into the common room. "Hey do you guys want to come horse back riding with us?" I asked as we walked over to the boys lounged out on the couch. "It'll be lots of fun." I added smiling. "Sure," said Blaise getting up and stretching. "Ok we'll met you in front of the main doors in about 5 minutes ok?" I said as we ran up to my room. "Come on Ginny no time to look around we have to get your cloak and stuff," I said dragging her through the portrait that lead to the Gryffindor common room. As soon as we entered we ran right into Harry and Ron. "Oh.sorry," I mumbled quickly as I ran up to the girls dormitories with Ginny. Five minutes later we were out on the grounds walking toward the stables. "I never knew we even had horses," said Blaise as we walked into the barn. "Do you know how to ride?" I asked walking over to a horse and handing the reins to him. "Yeah," he replied jumping up into the saddle. "Good," I said smiling. I quickly walked over to Ginny and handed her the reins to a beautiful brown color horse with a star in the middle of its forehead. "Don't worry 'Mione I know how to ride," she said before I could ask her anything. I grinned and then grabbed my own horse since Draco already had his. His was all black which I think matched him quite well. I quickly grabbed my own and walked towards the others. She was a sandy colored beauty with a star in the middle of her forehead. We all rode out of the barn and into the fall air. All of the trees were orange, yellow, and red making the edge of the forest look like it was on fire. We started to ride around the lake when I suddenly pulled Draco aside and let Ginny and Blaise ride ahead. "Draco, does Blaise have a date to the ball?" I asked quietly. His eye brows rose and replied, "'Mione he really isn't your type."
I slapped him upside the head and said with a laugh, "Not for me you idiot for Ginny."
He grinned catching onto my plan.
"No he doesn't have one.yet," he said as we made our second lap around the lake.
"Good," I said smiling.
"So did you get a dress?" he asked looking at me. I nodded.
"Well.what does it look like?" he asked starring at me.
"You'll have to find out at the ball," I replied playfully.
"Who are you going with?" he asked brushing a stray hair out of his face. I looked down at me saddle and then quietly replied, "No one."
"Do you want to go with me?" he asked softly. I looked up and grinned.
"Of course," I exclaimed. He let out a breath he had been holding and smiled. We rode in our first awkward silence when we reached the forest part of the shore of the lake. Suddenly my horse went out of control and started galloping into the forest. I screamed as it took off. I quickly pulled out my wand and tried to freeze the horse but it didn't work. I tried coaxing it but it didn't work. I started to panic. The horse was taking us deeper into the forest. It never slowed. We suddenly reached a clearing. It was a wide field with a cliff at the end. To my horror the horse headed straight for it. Never stopping.
