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Draco's POV

Blaise and I waited patiently at the bottom of the staircase talking about Quidditch when suddenly his mouth fell open in the middle of his explanation on my the Chuddly Cannons were going to lose this season. I turned around slowly to see Hermione in a simple but very beautiful white dress that seemed to glow. Her auburn hair fanned out in soft curls down her back and her smiled glowed as she walked down the stairs. Her amber eyes seemed so tempting to get lost in at the moment. For once my mouth dropped open in awe.
"You look.beautiful," I said looking her up and down. She laughed and said,
"You aren't so bad yourself," she said stepping down the last step.
"Shall we go Milady?" I asked offering her my arm. She grinned and took my arm. The four of us exited out of the common room and down the hall talking and laughing as we went. When we entered the Great Hall everyone stopped talking. It must have been a sight to see.two Slytherins and two Gryffindors going to a ball together. Even if we all had masks on my hair easily gave me away along with Ginny's and Blaise's which was black. Everyone wondered who I had on my arm. The talk slowly continued as we walked through the crowd and sat down at a table. Blaise suddenly tugged on my arm and gave me a warning look as a squeal of anger came from the crowd which quickly parted to show a angry Pansy in a green dress that went to her knees. She wore snake skin knee boots and her hair with green streaks that looked a lot thinner and a big green mask with a P on the forehead. She stomped up to the table and screamed.
"Who's this.this girl?"
"She's my date now leave," I replied coldly.
"Well save a dance for me and then maybe after you ditch this.this thing why don't you come and visit me.for free," she said trying to sound seductively. We all burst into laugher as she turned and left.
"Her dress." exclaimed Ginny with disgust.
"That image.will haunt me forever," said Hermione starring at Pansy who was dancing wildly with a very short 5th year. I got up slowly and put on my best gentlemen tone,
"Would you like to dance?" I asked offering my hand.
"Of course," she said taking my hand as I led her onto the dance floor. The fast song had just ended and a slow song started. She grinned as I pulled her close. We seemed to fit together perfectly. We slowly danced to the music next to Ginny and Blaise when we were interrupted. Two boys who were unmistakably Potter and Weasley asked to cut in. I glanced down at Hermione who gave me a nod. I nodded to Weasley and I stepped off the dance floor with Blaise.

Hermione's POV

The song started slowly drifting through the Great Hall. Draco pulled me close as we danced to the music. It was perfect we seemed to fit perfectly and I felt so save in his arms. I put my head on his shoulder. 'This night is perfect,' I thought as I gave Ginny a smile who was dancing very close to Blaise. Suddenly he stopped. 'Why did he stop?!' I thought puzzled missing his warm touch.
"May I cut in?" asked a black haired boy. No mistake it was Harry. Draco looked down at me asking me silently if it was alright. I gave him a nod so he nodded and then left. I sighed as a new song came on. It was quite fast.
"Hermione.I'm so sorry," he said as he dipped me. I glared and didn't answer.
"Please forgive us. We miss you 'Mione!" he pleaded. I had to admit I did miss them sometimes but what they did still cut me like a knife. I bit my lip and then replied,
"Alright," he grinned and spun me around in the air.
"Now for another question. Has 'Mione got a boy friend?" he asked playfully.
"Who Draco? Oh no! He's just a really really good friend," I replied laughing. But secretly inside I found myself wishing it were different.
"Mhmmm," he said twirling me in and then out.
"What?! It's true and even if we were I'd have to get permission from you two. I swear it's like you're my father or something," I exclaimed as the song ended.
"I like to think of it more of a big brother and I wouldn't care of you did," he said grinning. I smiled and then gave him a big hug.
"We've missed you so much," said Harry. I grinned and then turned to Ron and Ginny. It wasn't going very well for them. I frowned and then stepped closer to see then in a corner.
"What the hell are you doing with a Slytherin?" whispered Ron his eyes flashing dangerously. Ginny cowered in the corner. I knew what was coming next so I stopped it just in time.
"He's her date. I to have a Slytherin as well and I'm quite happy to be with him. Now if you excuse me Ron Ginny and I need to get back to our dates," I replied as I pulled Ginny from the corner and looked back to see a shocked Ron. 'Harry'll tell him later,' I thought as we went back to our dates.
"So how'd it go?" asked Draco as we walked out into the garden.
"It was great we've become friends again," I exclaimed smiling. His face looked disappointed.
"Don't worry Draco you'll still be my best friend!" I said reassuring him. He grinned and helped me onto a rock next to the lake.
"So the golden trio is reunited," he said staring out at the lake.
"Are we a big threat to your title?" I asked playfully. He laughed and looked back at me.
"Of course not nothing is," he said still starring at me. I grinned and then broke the gaze. We spent a few hours talking until a clock rang saying it was 4 in the morning. I yawned and the leaned against his chest.
"Tired?" he asked.
"Just a little," I replied and suddenly shivered as a cold autumn wind blew around us. He quickly unbuttoned his cloak and wrapped it around me.
"Thanks," I said smiling.
"'Tis but a gentlemen's duty to warm a lady when she is cold," he replied in a gentlemen tone.
"Draco Malfoy? A gentleman?" I replied laughing.
"Hey!" he exclaimed putting on a hurt face.
"I think we should get back Filch is probably watching like a hawk for late night for ahem.couples," he said grinning. I laughed as he jumped down from the rock and held out his hand. I took his hand and got halfway down the rock but fell. His seeker reflexes got the better of him as he quickly up an arm around my waist and slowly set me down against the rock. I blushed and quickly looked down at my feet. He slowly lifted my chin with his hand and starred into my eyes. I suddenly couldn't help it anymore I finally let myself get lost in his deep gray eyes. Our lips got closer and closer like some sort of magnet I slowly closed the gap between us and shut my eyes. The kiss was soft and not rushed. He was very gentle. My arms went around his neck as he put his around my waist while the kiss deepened. We both pulled apart breathless. I suddenly looked away and whispered, "We should probably get back."
"Yeah," he whispered. About a half an hour later and two close calls we finally entered our common room.
"Night," I said quietly as I went up my stairs to my room. My mind filled with a billion questions but the main one that seemed to never leave was did I really like him?