Underneath It All

Rating- PG-13

Disclaimer- I don't own Harry or Draco, they belong to J.K. Rowling. I just put them under the Imperious Curse and force them to do what I want.

Warnings- OotP spoilers, SLASH (male/male pairing)

A/N- I've never actually finish a story before so when I got to this chapter I was just totally freaking out. I was just so excited to finally be finishing a story. It was also really hard to write but I tried to get it out as soon as possible. Thanks again to all my reviewers. You really helped with this story. I have been trying to finish reading this insanely long story but am getting close to the end and when I finish, all reviewers will be rewarded by having me read and review some of your work.

Chapter 4- The Masquerade

Harry pushed through the large oak doors into the Great Hall. Like at the Yule Ball, there were circular tables around the room and a large dance area in the center. Up where the teachers' table normally was, they had refreshments.

The room was fairly dark. The only actual lighting was the soft glow emitted from the small candles sitting on the tables. The rest of the light came from the star and moonlight shinning from the enchanted ceiling.

Harry looked around the room. Apparently, the masks seemed to be working pretty well, he recognized no one. The music was a blend of both muggle and wizarding songs. Many couples were already out on the dance floor. Whether they knew who they were dancing with or not, Harry didn't know.

Well, here goes nothing.

Harry walked over to one of the people who was sitting alone at a nearby table. "Would you like to dance?" Harry asked, holding out his hand.

"Why not?" He or she, it was hard to tell with the masks, said taking the offered hand and following Harry out onto the dance floor.
Draco perused the Great Hall from the refreshment table, looking for someone who might be Harry. Then he slammed his glass down on the table, startling some first years.

This is ridiculous. I don't even know why I bothered to get all dressed up for him. I don't give a damn about Harry fucking Potter.

Draco rushed over to the nearest single person, grabbed his/her arm, and dragged him/her out to the main floor.
Harry's dance partner had turned out to be a 5th year, Ravenclaw girl. She was content enough with just the fact that someone had actually asked her to dance and she asked nothing about Harry's identity. She seemed like a nice enough girl. Although, Harry would much rather be dancing with a guy.

Actually, he would settle for dancing with almost anyone else at this point. Harry wasn't the greatest dancer but at least he could manage without stepping on his partner's toes.

The Ravenclaw girl missed a step again and accidentally drove the heel of her shoe into Harry's foot. He winced.

Shit! I swear girls only wear those stupid high heels so they can stab guys with them.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" The girl hastily tried to apologize.

Harry forced a smile. "It's okay, really."
It was hard to tell is Draco was fairing better or worse than Harry. He was dancing with a younger Hufflepuff girl. Apparently, she must have taken special classes in talking too much.

God, she hasn't shut that trap of hers since we started dancing.

"So do you have a favorite class? Mine is Herbology. I just love it. All those plants are so interesting and useful. And Professor Sprout is the greatest teacher. Did you know...?"

She also seemed to enjoy talking at top speed. Draco just nodded along with whatever she said and faked a smile.

I knew there was a reason why I hated Hufflepuffs.
The night continued in much the same manner. Harry and Draco would pick a new girl or guy to dance with every song while stopping for drinks every once in a while. Midnight was fast approaching and neither of them had had much luck.

Finally the last song of the night began to play. It was a Muggle song. Draco and Harry had each found a new partner and were out on the floor dancing.

Wow, he is an excellent dancer. Harry thought as his partner led him around the dance floor. And it's definitely a guy since he took the lead. Harry smiled at that fact.

Draco was also happy with his choice in a partner this time. Finally someone who is nice and quiet. See, I don't need to be with Harry to have a good time. They spun around the room.

They danced happily through the song. Then the final notes rang out. Any moment it would be midnight and the masks would disappear.

Harry stared at his partner and thought, I deserve to be happy. Harry closed his eyes and leaned in to kiss his partner.

Fuck you, Potter. Draco repeated Harry's actions with his own partner.

They both stood there kissing their respective partners for a long time. Both boys were happier than either of them had been in a while. The clock struck midnight. Harry slowly opened his eyes to find a grey-eyed blonde staring back at him.

"Oh god, I'm so glad it's you." Harry smiled.

"Me too." Draco pulled Harry in for another kiss.

Fin
These are the lyrics to the song Harry and Draco danced to and where I got the title.

No Doubt

Underneath It All

There's times where I want something more Someone more some 1 like me There's times when this dress rehearsal Seems incomplete But, you see the colors in me like no one else And behind your dark glasses you're... You're something else

[Chorus:] do u really love it Underneath it all do u want to love me Underneath it all I'm really lucky Underneath it all You're really lovely

You know some real bad tricks And you need some discipline But, lately you've been trying real hard And giving me your best And, you give me the most gorgeous sleep That I've ever had And when it's really bad I guess it's not that bad

[Repeat Chorus]

So many moons that we have seen Stumbling back next to me I've seen right through and underneath And you make me better I've seen right through and underneath And you make me better Better... better...

[Lady Saw:] 4 real cuz underneath it all You are my real prince charming Like the heat from the fire you were always burning Anytime you're around My body keeps staling for your touch your kisses and your sweet romancin' Theres anotha side a you weh dis here woman a adore aside from your temper everything else secure you're good for me baby Oh that, I'm sure Cuz over and over again I want more

[Gwen:] You've used up all your coupons And all you've got left is me And somehow I'm full of forgiveness I guess it's meant to be

[Repeat Chorus]

do u really love it Underneath it all You want to love me Underneath it all I'm really lovely Underneath it all And you're really lovely

A/N- Ok, wow, that's the first story I've ever finished. It feels weird. I think I'm still in shock. For anyone who wanted me to make a sequel, I don't think I'm going to write one. I wrote this story to do the ball and I did it so it's over. Thanks again to everyone who reviews.