Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters (except Katherine Scott). They all belong to J.K. Rowling. The genius behind the original 'Harry Potter' series. So let's all bow down to her. Oh hail J.K. Rowling! Oh hail J.K. Rowling! Oh hail J.K. Rowling!

Title: A Change Through Life

Genre: Romance/Comedy

Rating: PG-13 (for very few curses, hmmm... maybe I should switch it to PG?)

Ship: HG/DM

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September 3, 1995

Location- Kat's Dorm (yeah, she's a prefect you know.)

Time- 8:49 AM

            Yeah, so I ran into Malfoy at the field. It was quite the encounter, especially when he was at a lost for words when he finally realized who I was. He just kind of stood there his jaw hanging open while his stormy gray eyes examined me. I was getting tired of that so I decided to leave; he didn't even move an inch! He just stood there in the same place as if he were rooted to it like a tree, staring at the spot that I had just left. I swear, what is the big deal with my whole 'make over'?! Yeah, not only do I have a high IQ average, but I actually have exceptional looks. But honestly? Why all the commotion just because I look different? Is it really necessary for everyone to leave their mouth hanging open like that while they try figuring out if I'm really me and not joking? If they keep up the work with leaving their mouth open, eventually a moth or something will fly into their mouth and get lodged so they choke! I'm a bit ticked off right now. But Kat is trying to make me feel better by telling me that Ron was just acting like the normal imbecile he is. You know the faithful companion that doesn't know that they're hurting you when they keep on ranting on and on about how you could never look good. Yes, Kat just came back from the bathroom and is expecting me to close this so she can show me what make up colors would go with my complexion. Sheesh, being a normal teenage witch isn't that easy.

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"So, what do you think?" asked Kat holding up a beautiful white dress made from satin. It had a corset and was lined with silk. The strings that tightened the corset were made from satin as well. The fabric went down to her feet. Draped over Kat's shoulders was a long white satin wrap that matched the dress.

"It's gorgeous," Hermione said admiring the dress, "but what's the occasion? A wedding? Christmas party back at home?"

"No." answered Kat returning her dress to her closet.

"Then what?" asked Hermione puzzled to where Kat was going to wear something that formal to.

"Ball." Kat said jumping onto her bed.

Hermione froze. Ball? What ball is she talking about? Ball? Ball? This school never gets a ball, party, or dance for anything unless some other school is coming. Like the Yule ball for instance.

"Hermione Granger! Don't tell me that you forgot about the 'Farewell Ball' Dumbledore is throwing us since we're graduating. I mean you are Head Girl, how could you forget something so... soo... important!!" exclaimed Kat.

            Then it Hermione, as Kat kept on gabbing she realized that she was write. The Farewell ball was going to be held at the end of the year when they graduate. 'How could I have been so stupid as to forget about the ball? I and Malfoy are supposed to be getting it ready for our fellow students. It must have been all this commotion that has made me forget about it. What with so many things on my mind.' Thought Hermione slapping her forehead in frustration.

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            Later at dinner, Hermione had no other choice but to ask Draco about the ball since he is head boy and he might have a vague idea of what Dumbledore wants them to do about it.

"Draco," Hermione said as she reached her seat beside him at the Head's table, "What are we suppose to do for the ball?"

Draco pursed his lips before he said anything and went, "Dumbledork wants us to just start planning things for it. Like decorations, schedules, seating charts, and all that other crap."

            This was definitely a change. Draco was talking to her in a friendlier manner than usual. Not once did the word 'mudblood' pop into that two sentence conversation they just had. Hermione smiled unconsciously and went, "Okay, let's start planning some things later then."

            Draco turned his head so quickly to face Hermione that she thought the force would almost crack his neck, "Whatever floats your boat Granger."

"Well, he may have called me by my surname, but it beats being called mudblood Granger. This is a nice step into your plan Granger." Thought Hermione to herself smirking.

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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews again guys! I didn't realize that so many people read this stuff. I know it was short, but my fingers are frozen again.  Anyway, I had my test today and man am I in trouble. I didn't study about a third of the stuff they put on test. The whole day everybody kept telling me that the test was easy, and then once I got into science for 6th period I was completely ticked off. There was this section on the back where I had to label the rain shadow effect. I did NOT study that because our teacher did NOT put that into our study guide. So now I'm probably fail my best class from last year because of the stupid tests I got horrible grades on in science this semester. Anyway before I bore all of you guys with my petty little problems I'll just get on with the thanks to my reviewers.

Your Author,
Kat/Kate (either one, I don't mind being called Kate, but most people call me by Kat)

Thanks to...

Twin Kats: Thank you. lol I'd say more, but I don't know what else to say.

ProwlingKitKat: Yes, yes we all know that Orlando Bloom is definitely a yummy hunksicle. LOL! Yes, I and Orlando would make such a great pairing in the story. LMAO. Pffft, yeah like it would make any sense for him to date my character in the story. You and MY OB? Ah ah, don't go there girlfriend! *snaps fingers in the air like she saw on tv* Okay, I think I've had too much sugar right now. Hmm, I don't peppermint patties are supposed to do that. Don't mind me, I'm kinda... you know weird. Yeah, so you wannna know how to make the things bold and italic? All you have to do is when you save your story you have to save it to web page on the thingy. I'm not very good at giving instructions. Tomorrow, how to bake cookies... lol no I'm kidding again. Whew, I must be scaring you right now...

Icy Spicy Micey: Best seller list? *grins bashfully* I don't think I'm THAT good at writing. Yeah, I have an un healthy obsession with the guy. Yeah, and I'm really upset that he's dating that Kate Bosworth girl. I don't think they really look like much of a couple together. Oh and yes, I am in 6th grade and I'm going to turn eleven this Feb! Anyway, I still don't think I'm THAT good of a writer that you guys keep telling me I am. It's all rather flattering to say that I'm a better writer than you when you're in high school already.

oooo: Cool name, I like it. LOL.

Eilismarie: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my story. To be completely honest, I'm not sure where I'm going with this story anyway.

A/N2: You know what I just realized? It takes me longer to write all the thanks to you guys than the chapter itself! LOL. That's ironic.

NOTE TO THOSE NOT ADDED ONTO MY 'THANKS TO…' List: PLEASE forgive me if I didn't add you to my 'Thanks to...' list. My stupid computer isn't showing my new reviews. I apologize for not adding you guys, I'm not quite sure if I even missed anyone, but if I did please forgive me.