AN: Hey guys! I'm back! Anyone miss me? ^.~ Sorry I took such a long time, hectic schedule...(I'm going to graduate high school this Saturday! Yephee!)

Disclaimer: I don't own HP and SM but you guys already know that right?

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Time had flown by so fast that Serene couldn't believe that it was near Halloween already. Yet it only took her one look anywhere in the school to prove it. Black streamers in the shape of little bats were hung on every corner on the ceiling. The halls are decorated with pumpkin lanterns that glow a neon green color from time to time, human skeletons that waves their arms and legs as they gave off an eerie laugh if one ever goes near them and flying colored skulls that titter their teeth zooming in and out of rooms that most people first thought that it was Peeves' work.

Serene muffled a yawn with her hand as she waved one of the flying skulls away from her face. Doing her homework on a late Friday evening was already tiring enough without the additional irritating sound of shivering teeth.

The golden-haired girl took her quill and scribbled down more words before she finally rolled up her scroll and tied it. She was finally finished.

Serene placed her quill down and leaned back on her chair. Since it was so late, she was all alone in the library but she wasn't afraid. She had faced more worse and she could defend herself if ever one of the Dark Forces had suddenly decided to appear.

Serene narrowed her eyes. The fact that the Dark Forces hadn't done anything yet made her nervous. She stared up at the ceiling to prevent the tears from spilling. Her mother had given up her life to seal her in the Crystal and send her to Earth. She, Princess Serenity of the legendary White Moon Kingdom, had spent her time inside the Silver Crystal learning and mastering all of the powers of the cosmos with only Yumori as her companion. All of these had happened for her to battle and win against the enemy yet if they continue to be dormant....

She sighed. No, she shouldn't think this way, too much had been sacrificed and she won't let it go to waste. Besides, Dumbledore must have a reason for him to find and awaken her. The one whom he had called Voldermort may have some connection with the Dark Forces. If that is so, she would have to find out more information about him.

Speaking of which, there was also the matter about the Rainbow Icicles. Since each Kingdom has one Icicle as an heirloom and that these Icicles only appear if the princess of that Kingdom is alive, she would only have to look for the Wind Icicle and the Death Icicle since Lita has hers. Serene could only hope that they have enough control to use the fullness of their powers that lies inside the Icicles.

Serene let out another sigh, so much to think and worry about. It's a wonder she didn't go mad...or bald, she thought half-amusingly.

"What are you doing here late at night, Mudblood?" a masculine voice asked.

Serene gave a startled yelp and nearly toppled out of her chair as her silver-blue eyes suddenly met with icy blue orbs.

"Who're you calling a Mudblood?" she asked irritatingly as she stood and dusted her robes off.

"What are you doing here anyway?" she added, hands on her hips as she glared at the blonde boy.

Draco smirked. "I'm a prefect and it's my job to patrol the school for rule-breakers such as yourself."

"I was just finishing my homework and I was about to head back to my room if you hadn't shown up," replied Serene, packing up her things inside her backpack as proof.

Serene slung her backpack on one shoulder and headed outside, ignoring Draco. Sure, she and Draco are in friendly terms but he could be such a jerk sometimes.

"I could report you, you know," said Draco as he followed, hurrying his footsteps to walk beside Serene.

Serene rolled her eyes and looked at Draco straight in the eye. "I don't care. Besides, what would your Head House say if he finds out that you, a prefect nonetheless, had stayed out late at night talking to a Gryffindor hmm?"

Draco raised an eyebrow. It was obvious that he wasn't expecting that kind of reply from her. Then, much to Serene's surprise, he laughed. Not one full of menace but a real laugh that's full of amusement.

"It's a shame that you're in Gryffindor," he said, grinning. "You would've made a great Slytherin."

Serene shrugged. "I wouldn't know."

As they had come to the upper stairway, Serene took a few steps before she noticed Draco taking a step on the stairs and craned her neck to face him.

"What are you doing?" she asked. "The Slytherin common room is in the dungeons if my memory is accurate so why are you following me?"

Draco smirked. "To keep an eye on you of course, I am a prefect,"

Serene rolled her eyes in reply but allowed Draco to accompany her anyway.

The two continued further in silence as they climbed the stairs leading upwards until they had reached the floor where the Gryffindor common room is located. Both had stopped in front of the Fat Lady's portrait.

"Bye for now Draco," said Serene as she patted the blonde-haired boy on the shoulder in goodbye.

It was Draco's turn to roll his eyes. "I still don't get why you always call me Draco, not Malfoy."

Serene raised an eyebrow. "Well Draco is your name is it not? So I don't see what the big deal is."

"Whatever," replied Draco, scoffing off Serene's reply. "By the way, do you have a date to the Halloween Dance next Friday?"

Serene smirked. She leaned closer to Draco and batted her eyelashes. "Why? Are you thinking of asking me?" she asked jokingly.

Serene could've sworn that Draco had turned a pale pink at her question but she dismissed it. She must really be tired.

Not waiting for a reply, she continued. "I'm really tired." She yawned to indicate how tired she was. "See you tomorrow then."

"Turnip Tart," said Serene, not minding the fact that someone aside from Gryffindor had learnt the password to their House. It was due to change tomorrow anyway.

She bade goodnight to Draco as the portrait swung open after Draco bade her goodnight in reply and was about to enter the hole leading to the common room when a voice said.

"What took you so long, Serene?" asked Hermione worriedly. Hermione was still dressed in her robes. She had been staying up late at night making elf-hats and socks.

The bushy-haired girl's voice trailed off as soon as she noticed Draco who smirked.

"Evening, Mudblood." He greeted. His voice full of menace instead of the fondness he had often shown to Serene.

"What are you doing here Malfoy?" sneered Harry who had appeared behind the pale Hermione.

Serene sighed. She still doesn't understand why Gryffindors and Slytherin usually don't get along. She and Draco are from each House respectively and yet they get along well. Maybe it's the 'pureblood' and 'mudblood' thing.

"He was walking me here, Harry," she answered when she saw that Draco wouldn't. "Nothing else,"

Harry narrowed his eyes. "Just what are you two doing outside late at night anyway?" he asked.

Draco rolled his eyes. "What is this Potter? Ask Twenty Questions?" he sneered.

Harry sent Draco a death glare which the blonde returned with the same intensity. Ron, who had come to see what's keeping his friends so long took one look at Draco and frowned deeply.

Serene sighed. She doesn't have time to watch them glare each other to death. She jabbed the blonde lightly with her elbow. "Shush, Draco," she ordered.

Turning to face Harry, she added. "I was doing my homework and I met Draco along the way. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going upstairs and sleep."

Not waiting for a reply, she bade them all a good night yet again and stomped upstairs. She's so not in the mood with their bickering right now.

Serene took a quick showered and was already changing into her pajamas when she heard footfalls coming up the stairs. Not in the mood to answer Hermione's questions about her and Draco, the golden-haired girl slipped into bed and lowered the curtains around her.

She lifted her blanket up to her chin and closed her eyes.

"Night minna," she called telepathically to Lita, Hotaru, and Haruka who were feigning sleep in their beds near hers. Yumori hadn't returned yet from hunting but Serene wasn't worried. Yumori could just teleport back into her room.

"Night Sere-chan," replied Lita.

"Night Koneko," said Haruka.

"Night Sere-hime," said Hotaru.

"Don't forget to tell us what happened tomorrow," added all three before they quieted down to sleep.

Serene smiled, clearly amused, and soon fell fast asleep.

~Yeah! I've finally finished! Sorry that I didn't exactly fulfilled my promise of a Draco/Serene day or a Harry/Serene day but I promise that I'll have it in the next chapter:

By the way, to give Harry/Serene fans a chance (ain't I a stinker D/S fans? ^.^) you guys (yes you guys!) get to choose which topic will the next chapter be focused on:

1.) The Halloween Dance (S/D day)

2.) Hogsmeade weekend (S/H day)

* personally I wanted Hogsmeade to be first so that the tension between Harry and Draco will become higher ^.~ also I'm still not sure whom to pair Serene with (poor Serene!) so I haven't made her feelings known yet.