Hermione now sat one the couch, Ginny to her left, Harry beside Ginny and Ron on the floor playing with Indy. They had returned to her apartment and were now sharing information, and catching up. As Hermione was explaining to everyone about her job at the bar and about Lauren and Charity, there was a large banging on the door and screaming coming from the outside.

"Shy! Are you in there? What's going on? Are you o.k.?" Laurens voice came through the door. Hermione jumped up and flew to the door. Both Lauren and Charity came tumbling in. "Shy." Charity asked. "Is everything fine? I mean, what happened back there?"   

Hermione smiled and started laughing. "I feel so loved!" she cried, her eyes brimming over with tears of mirth. Wiping away the tears she added, "I'm fine. I just had a bit of a….surprise that needed to be dealt with." Charity had her head tilted to the side in a questioning stare, when something caught her eye. She straightened up and dusted off her skirt.

"Well Shy, are you going to introduce us to your… guests." Hermione glanced behind her too see three expectant, yet confused, faces staring at her.

"Right." She said catching her mistake. "Everyone this is Lauren and Charity, Lauren, Charity, this is Ron…" Ron nodded his greeting. "Harry…" Harry raise his hand and gave a small wave, "and Ginny, we attended Hog-, school together when we were younger."

"Hello" Ginny said. She stood up and walked over to Lauren and Charity, she reached out and shook Lauren's hand, next she was reaching out to shake Charity's hand when Hermione's hand darted forward and stopped the shake.

Ginny turned to Hermione and wrinkled her nose in confusion.

"Virginia Annabelle Weasley, Why, may I ask, do you have a ring on your wedding finger?" Hermione turned the band to reveal a simple, yet beautiful, diamond ring.

"Well, 'Mione, you see, when twp people get engaged the female receives a ring…" Hermione rolled her eyes are her friend corny joke and asked,

"Well? Who's the lucky guy?"

Someone behind her cleared their throat, "Um… that would be me." Hermione turned around to see Harry standing up from the couch. He face fell in shock. She looked form Harry, to Ginny to Harry, then to Ron. Ron just simply nodded his head and looked away.

"And just how long had you planned on NOT telling me?" Hermione demanded, suddenly very angry. Lauren reached out and placed a comforting hand of Hermione shoulder.  

"We planned on telling you." Harry explained while stepping forward. "We just wanted to spend some time with you first." Hermione took a deep breath and nodded,

"I'm sorry, it just it been a long day and I think I've finally lost it." Charity suddenly got a very mischievous look in her eyes.

"Well that can only mean one thing… Dancing!" She said giving her hips a roll. Harry, Hermione and Ron all started at Charity for a moment then burst out laughing.

"You're kidding me, right? Our Mione, dancing, yea! Right!" Ron managed to say between gasps. Charity turned to Ron and, as if just suddenly noticing his presence. She looked him from top to toe, enjoying what she saw.

"Why would I kid?" She asked. "Besides Shy here is one of the best dancers I have every have the pleasure of meeting." She slung her arm around Hermione's neck and asked, "So, we gonna go see your lover boy?" She asked teasing Hermione.

"Who's her lover boy?" Harry asked. Charity opened her mouth to respond, but Hermione interrupted her.

"Um… You'll meet him tonight, that if you all decide to come." Hermione said turning to Ginny. Lauren noted the apprehension in Hermione's voice, and decided to question her friend later.

"Come on, you got to come."

"Yea, I mean, you have obviously never seen our Hermione in action, it's the only way to see her." Lauren piped in. Ginny looked taken aback.

"I can't believe you'd even think I'd miss that." She placed her hand to her heart and pretended to look taken aback.

"Also, I'd like to have more time to get to know the new Mione, or… Shy as you call her." Lauren laughed.

"Let me explain…" She began, and the afternoon commenced.

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5 dresses later, 2 hours of make-up passed, and a can of hairspray gone, they left Hermione's apartment, ready for a night on the town. The night went exactly like every other. Charity tempted the bouncer, and squeezed the group of 6 in, no admission charges, no waiting in line. The six were standing by the bar, Harry, Ron and Ginny looking utterly amazed. Hermione grabbed Lauren's arm, who grabbed Charity's.

The girls made their way on to the dance floor, Hermione, Charity and Lauren rolling their slender hips to the beat of the music, while Harry, Ron and Ginny stood, looking on in amazement.

Hermione felt the sudden sensation of the music taking over, the beat pulsated through out her veins and her head pounded with excitement. He hips lolled from side to side, perfectly in sync with the music. Hermione's hands rose above her head and her fingers worked their way though her hair. Hermione sighed content and opened her eyes, she saw six eyes looking at her, all reading the same way, shocked. Hermione giggled and ran over to the three of them.

"Come one Gin, loosen up" she grabbed her hand and dragged her to the dance floor. Ginny was laughing, but fell into step with the others.

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"I don't know man, I mean, I just don't know." A deep sigh erupted from the throat of the speaker as Draco stood up.

"Come on dude, the tour will earn us money. We all know I could use some extra cash."

"Listen, I agree with Joel, I don't think I'm really up to a tour right now, let's just stay in L.A., do some smaller gigs." Draco said. He sat down in one of the chairs. His band mate was now pouting; it seemed he wasn't going to get his way.

"You just wan to stay for you girl friend." Paul muttered, glaring at Draco, who stared back at him blankly.

"Yea….? So?" Paul huffed and stormed out of the room. Just as Sean entered the room, he beckoned Draco over.

"I'd go take a look a on the dance floor if I were you." Draco looked confused for a moment, then nodded him head and headed to the side of the stage. He peered out in to the busy night club, and there she was, her hips gently sloping from side to side as she danced with the music. There were three other girls out there with her. The two, he recognized as the girls form the bar, but the third, oh where had he seen that face before? The recognition hit him, hard. It was the youngest Weasley. He looked beyond the girl and there standing by the bar was none other than Potty and the Weasel. Draco immediately bit back those thoughts, their names are Harry and Ron, o.k.? Harry and Ron.  He silently commanded him self, he was going t have to be nice, for Hermione sake. He turned back to Sean.

"How much time till were on?" He asked. Sean looked thoughtful for a moment, then responded,

"'bout 20 minutes or so."

"Right" Draco muttered, before slipping out the door. He crossed the bumping dance floor, people silently moving out of his way. He came up behind Hermione and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"I shouldn't be letting you leave the house dress like that you know?" He felt Hermione shutter against his chest, she turned in his grasp and looked him in the eye.

"And who are you to tell me what I can and can't wear." She tugged at her short red dress. Draco eyes dropped to her hips, and his fingers traced the black dragon which climbed up the side of the dress.

"I'm The Dragon, and you're The Dragons' girl." She stood up on he tip toes and placed her lips against his ear,

"I'm no ones girl" she whispered. She turned around in his grasp one more, and her back was now pressed against his chest. Their bodies moved simultaneously with the music, they were both silent.

When Draco looked up and saw Harry and Ron staring at him he quietly asked,

"What are they doing here?" Hermione glanced up also and saw who Draco was talking about.

"I'm actually not sure, they just kind of showed up today." She sighed. "Come" she suddenly urged. "I want you to meet them." Draco looked down at her.

"I already have." He looked deep into her eyes and saw some unknown emotion. Her eyes begged him to follow her, and he did. She walked over to Ginny and the rest, he hand gripping Draco's tightly.

Draco nodded his hello to Lauren and Charity, who were suddenly very confused about the tension coming from the group. "Harry, Ron, Ginny…" She began, slowly. "This… This is…" She didn't know quite what to say. I mean, in a sense Draco was her boyfriend, but they had never actually established where their relationship stood. She looked up at Draco, he eyes pleading for help. He merely nodded her on and she continued. "This is Draco Malfoy, I believe you've met before." Draco realized he had to do something; he had to be there for Hermione. He stuck his hand out and, in an awkward manner, shook both Harry and Ron's, who stood staring at him.

It seemed that Ginny had finally found her voice. She cleared her throat and said.

"Well um… Mal- Draco, it's… nice to see you again?" She tried but it was all to much. The light dimmed and Draco turned to Hermione.

"I got to go, the shows about the start." He kissed her lightly, much to the distain of Harry and Ron, and turned back to the group. "I guess I'll be seeing you after the show then." He stared at them a moment longer then turned and disappeared into the crowed.

Hermione turned back to the group. Ron was looking rather tense, Harry looked confused, his hand was tightly gripping Ginny's hand, and Ginny… well Ginny seemed almost un effected. "Well…" Hermione started.

"How long?" Ron growled, he look suddenly very angry.

"About three weeks." Ron's shoulders tensed even more and Hermione quickly added. "Please. Please give him a chance, he changed, I promise." Harry nodded along with Ginny, but Ron didn't look so sure.

A different sentiment washed over Hermione. How dare he just show up out of no where and decide that he doesn't like the people I do, how dare he. He has no right. She though to herself.

"Ron" she began, he voice firm, but not angry. "If you don't accept him, you don't accept me." Ron looked taken aback.

"But Mione, this is Malfoy were talking about, he made you life a living hell."

"No Ron, My father made my life a living hell. Draco is slowly putting the pieces back together." She emphasized the word Draco before turning away.

"I'll tolerate him for you" Ron's voice said as she walked away. "But that doesn't mean I'm going to like him." Hermione smiled.

"Wait and see Ron wait and see."

Hey everyone, Well? What did you think? I'm SO sorry it took so long to get up but I've been going though some hard times. The ONLY reason it got put up not was because I've been home for the day because I passed out at my till at work on Saturday. Anyways, I've recently had a sudden inspiration for a new fic and was wondering if u could get some opinions. If anyone has the time I was wondering if you could go check out the Lyrics to the song, Anywhere- By Evanescence, and tell me if you think that would make a cool fic.

Thanks!

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