Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
..:..:..Before I start the story I would like to give thanks..:..:..
NitenGale: I know it should be more realistic. But it kind of goes with the plot. Thanx for pointing that out for me though. And thanx for the review!
Storywritter10791: Thank you!! I'll try.
HGlovesDM: thank you so much for the review!
Da-ReDhEdEd-WeIrDo: Thank you Jamie! Hey that makes 2 of us, I'm a Redhead too!
Doodlebug92: short n' sweet. Thanx 4 the review!
May-ann: I'm really touched, thanx. Your encouragement made me so happy! Pleez keep reviewing! =D
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Hermione sighed as she looked downwards from her bed. She had just woken up from a nightmare where Malfoy was killing her family. She had cried all night but was to tired to weep some more.
Today was the Hogsmede trip. She had her costume finished, but she needed shoes and make-up. She also needed to get some decorations. Ron and Harry had seprately been begging her to go with them. She refused, she didn't want anymore fighting, so she lied and told them she needed to get some girl stuff by herself.
After she finished taking a shower, putting on just a little make-up on, and brushing her teeth, she put on her warm fitting brown turtleneck, and her flare black jeans, with a Gryffindor scarf and hat too match. As Hermione headed down the great hall for some breakfast before her departure to Hogsmede, she saw a blonde guy across the hall gazing at her. Her honey orbs darkened and narrowed. Hermione knew she had to avoid Malfoy. Not only him, but also Ron and Harry, who were beckoning her to join on different sides of the breakfast table. Her only choice was to sit in the middle and eat her toast quickly.
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After hours of finding the perfect accessories to the Halloween ball, Hermione headed over to "Drapes, Dangles, and Dragon hide boots." A store where decorations, and arts and crafts were sold. Hermione's Hair limply fell into her face while she was looking at talking jack o' lanterns. Her eyes moved upwards and widened in shock when she saw two dazzling silver orbs staring into her reddish-brown eyes.
" W-what are you doing here ferret?" Hermione stuttered feeling foolish.
" Why else? To help you carry the decorations of course." Malfoy's hair was let down loosely in his face making him look very mysterious. Something Hermione always wanted in a guy, mystery.
' Wait what am I implying? Malfoy's cute?' Hermione thought to herself.
Hermione sighed deeply. " Well I guess you can."
" Well of course I'm going to help you, after all you need it." Hermione didn't know how to reply to this, was he honestly helping her in service? Or was he just making fun of her? Obviously Draco saw the blank look in Hermione's face and smirked. " I found all the decorations we need, you just need to help me carry it."
Hermione snapped out of her trance. " Who says you're picking out all the decorations? You live in a dark empty manor. Now I know how to decorate. Look I appreciate it, but I want to pick at least some stuff out."
" Hermione the Manager practically picked them all out FOR me and paid for it herself."Draco said emphasizing 'for'.
Hermione was shocked at the use of her first name. " Uh well, lets get a move on then."
" Ok, here you go, carry that." Draco pushed a big bag into Hermione's arms.
"I'm NOT a House elf Malfoy, at least ask nicely." Draco rolled his eyes.
"Ok, fine PLEASE carry this." Malfoy cringed at his own words. He had never said please to anyone, and he didn't think he'd start with a mudblood. A very pretty mudblood.
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Decorations were being put up by all the prefects and House Elves, for soon the ball would take place in the used-to-be Great hall, now a Ballroom. It was magnificent. There were red and black lanterns, fake spider webs, enchanted storm ceiling, rain that never fell on anyone's head, blaring fires in the Huge and small fire places, there were coffins on walls, fake bloody knives by the blood red punch, even the portraits dressed up and promised to stare at all the passer-bys. The outside was just as scary. They would have the ' Bloody Brides' sing at the ball.
All the creepy blue lights were getting repaired to flash through the entire ball to add dramatic effect. No one was allowed in there except for the staff, prefects, house elves, and head girl and boy until the ball started.
"Attention everyone!" Hermione shouted through the Great hall. Everyone in there looked up at Hermione. " Thank you for all your hard work and 'dead'ication to this ball- " Everyone laughed, clapped and cheered. "This will be the greatest ball of Hogwarts History, because of the cooperation of everyone put into it, I would just like to say I'm proud, and we need to get ready for the ball so Leave!" Hermione shouted playfully. Everyone laughed and chattered excitedly as they left the Great Hall to get ready.
Hermione started walking up to her common room to get ready. Everyone was trying to get a date for the ball. She didn't expect to get one. There was no way she would go with Ron or Harry, they were like brothers to her, and everyone else just wasn't her type. " Grim reaper" Hermione pronounced as she stepped into her common room. She was surprised to see Draco there waiting for her. He was usually in his room. She was walking passed him to get ready for the ball. He grabbed her arm shocking her. Hermione, as much as she hated to admit it, was afraid of Draco Malfoy, since his threat, she kept distance with him. She tried to loose his grip but he was just too strong.
" Let go, I have to get ready." Hermione urged, in fear.
" As soon as I tell you what I have to tell you." Draco gripped tighter, his eyes darkening dangerously.
' Just like from my nightmares, is he going to hurt me?' Hermione thought, a sweat drop slowly trickled down her fore head.
" Well, I haven't got all night." Hermione stated. She became afraid at her own words. Those were the words she said in her nightmare, right before he took out a knife and killed her. Her eyes widened, she tried to get his hands off, but he just gripped tighter, cutting off her circulation. His arm behind his back slowly started coming into view showing a knife gripped tightly in his hand.
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Hermione couldn't say anything. She was scared for her and her family's life.
" M-Malfoy?" Hermione stuttered.
" Can you cut this open? I don't want to cut myself; it's a letter from Dumbledore. He sealed it so tight, I couldn't even use a spell to take it off. Figures he wants us to open it with a knife, since it's Halloween and all." Draco said with no expressions. Draco expected her to nag at him saying " So you'd rather have me cut myself??" but all she did was lower her gaze as if she was relieved.
Hermione let go a breath she didn't know she was holding. " Whom is it addressed to?"
" Both of us."
"Oh." Hermione just snatched the knife from him and opened it in a zip. " Dear Mr. Malfoy and Miss. Granger- " She started. " It is always expected at balls that Head boy and Head girl go to balls together. Please cancel any dates you had already. Sorry for the late notice, and have a nice Halloween. Sincerely, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore." Hermione finished.
Both of the teens took turns reading the letter over and over again, disbelieving.
" WE HAVE TO GOTO THE BALL TOGETHER?!" The two yelled in unison.
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A/N: Thank You for all the reviews. The next chapter will be the Ball!! Pleez Review, no Flames, and I hope I made this chapter enjoyable! (Sorry it's shorter.) I might not add a chapter soon; I'm going to my cousin's house for a while. But still review, it encourages me to write.
..:..:..Before I start the story I would like to give thanks..:..:..
NitenGale: I know it should be more realistic. But it kind of goes with the plot. Thanx for pointing that out for me though. And thanx for the review!
Storywritter10791: Thank you!! I'll try.
HGlovesDM: thank you so much for the review!
Da-ReDhEdEd-WeIrDo: Thank you Jamie! Hey that makes 2 of us, I'm a Redhead too!
Doodlebug92: short n' sweet. Thanx 4 the review!
May-ann: I'm really touched, thanx. Your encouragement made me so happy! Pleez keep reviewing! =D
xxXxx...:...Chapter 6...:...xxXxx
Hermione sighed as she looked downwards from her bed. She had just woken up from a nightmare where Malfoy was killing her family. She had cried all night but was to tired to weep some more.
Today was the Hogsmede trip. She had her costume finished, but she needed shoes and make-up. She also needed to get some decorations. Ron and Harry had seprately been begging her to go with them. She refused, she didn't want anymore fighting, so she lied and told them she needed to get some girl stuff by herself.
After she finished taking a shower, putting on just a little make-up on, and brushing her teeth, she put on her warm fitting brown turtleneck, and her flare black jeans, with a Gryffindor scarf and hat too match. As Hermione headed down the great hall for some breakfast before her departure to Hogsmede, she saw a blonde guy across the hall gazing at her. Her honey orbs darkened and narrowed. Hermione knew she had to avoid Malfoy. Not only him, but also Ron and Harry, who were beckoning her to join on different sides of the breakfast table. Her only choice was to sit in the middle and eat her toast quickly.
XXXXX
After hours of finding the perfect accessories to the Halloween ball, Hermione headed over to "Drapes, Dangles, and Dragon hide boots." A store where decorations, and arts and crafts were sold. Hermione's Hair limply fell into her face while she was looking at talking jack o' lanterns. Her eyes moved upwards and widened in shock when she saw two dazzling silver orbs staring into her reddish-brown eyes.
" W-what are you doing here ferret?" Hermione stuttered feeling foolish.
" Why else? To help you carry the decorations of course." Malfoy's hair was let down loosely in his face making him look very mysterious. Something Hermione always wanted in a guy, mystery.
' Wait what am I implying? Malfoy's cute?' Hermione thought to herself.
Hermione sighed deeply. " Well I guess you can."
" Well of course I'm going to help you, after all you need it." Hermione didn't know how to reply to this, was he honestly helping her in service? Or was he just making fun of her? Obviously Draco saw the blank look in Hermione's face and smirked. " I found all the decorations we need, you just need to help me carry it."
Hermione snapped out of her trance. " Who says you're picking out all the decorations? You live in a dark empty manor. Now I know how to decorate. Look I appreciate it, but I want to pick at least some stuff out."
" Hermione the Manager practically picked them all out FOR me and paid for it herself."Draco said emphasizing 'for'.
Hermione was shocked at the use of her first name. " Uh well, lets get a move on then."
" Ok, here you go, carry that." Draco pushed a big bag into Hermione's arms.
"I'm NOT a House elf Malfoy, at least ask nicely." Draco rolled his eyes.
"Ok, fine PLEASE carry this." Malfoy cringed at his own words. He had never said please to anyone, and he didn't think he'd start with a mudblood. A very pretty mudblood.
XXXXX
Decorations were being put up by all the prefects and House Elves, for soon the ball would take place in the used-to-be Great hall, now a Ballroom. It was magnificent. There were red and black lanterns, fake spider webs, enchanted storm ceiling, rain that never fell on anyone's head, blaring fires in the Huge and small fire places, there were coffins on walls, fake bloody knives by the blood red punch, even the portraits dressed up and promised to stare at all the passer-bys. The outside was just as scary. They would have the ' Bloody Brides' sing at the ball.
All the creepy blue lights were getting repaired to flash through the entire ball to add dramatic effect. No one was allowed in there except for the staff, prefects, house elves, and head girl and boy until the ball started.
"Attention everyone!" Hermione shouted through the Great hall. Everyone in there looked up at Hermione. " Thank you for all your hard work and 'dead'ication to this ball- " Everyone laughed, clapped and cheered. "This will be the greatest ball of Hogwarts History, because of the cooperation of everyone put into it, I would just like to say I'm proud, and we need to get ready for the ball so Leave!" Hermione shouted playfully. Everyone laughed and chattered excitedly as they left the Great Hall to get ready.
Hermione started walking up to her common room to get ready. Everyone was trying to get a date for the ball. She didn't expect to get one. There was no way she would go with Ron or Harry, they were like brothers to her, and everyone else just wasn't her type. " Grim reaper" Hermione pronounced as she stepped into her common room. She was surprised to see Draco there waiting for her. He was usually in his room. She was walking passed him to get ready for the ball. He grabbed her arm shocking her. Hermione, as much as she hated to admit it, was afraid of Draco Malfoy, since his threat, she kept distance with him. She tried to loose his grip but he was just too strong.
" Let go, I have to get ready." Hermione urged, in fear.
" As soon as I tell you what I have to tell you." Draco gripped tighter, his eyes darkening dangerously.
' Just like from my nightmares, is he going to hurt me?' Hermione thought, a sweat drop slowly trickled down her fore head.
" Well, I haven't got all night." Hermione stated. She became afraid at her own words. Those were the words she said in her nightmare, right before he took out a knife and killed her. Her eyes widened, she tried to get his hands off, but he just gripped tighter, cutting off her circulation. His arm behind his back slowly started coming into view showing a knife gripped tightly in his hand.
XXXXX
Hermione couldn't say anything. She was scared for her and her family's life.
" M-Malfoy?" Hermione stuttered.
" Can you cut this open? I don't want to cut myself; it's a letter from Dumbledore. He sealed it so tight, I couldn't even use a spell to take it off. Figures he wants us to open it with a knife, since it's Halloween and all." Draco said with no expressions. Draco expected her to nag at him saying " So you'd rather have me cut myself??" but all she did was lower her gaze as if she was relieved.
Hermione let go a breath she didn't know she was holding. " Whom is it addressed to?"
" Both of us."
"Oh." Hermione just snatched the knife from him and opened it in a zip. " Dear Mr. Malfoy and Miss. Granger- " She started. " It is always expected at balls that Head boy and Head girl go to balls together. Please cancel any dates you had already. Sorry for the late notice, and have a nice Halloween. Sincerely, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore." Hermione finished.
Both of the teens took turns reading the letter over and over again, disbelieving.
" WE HAVE TO GOTO THE BALL TOGETHER?!" The two yelled in unison.
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A/N: Thank You for all the reviews. The next chapter will be the Ball!! Pleez Review, no Flames, and I hope I made this chapter enjoyable! (Sorry it's shorter.) I might not add a chapter soon; I'm going to my cousin's house for a while. But still review, it encourages me to write.