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A/N: I hope you aren't too mad at me for not posting this sooner. I was banned because one of my older stories had script in it. That was before I realised you couldn't use script anyway I hope you like this chapter.

Chapter 10

Hermione had just left the Slytherin common room after having a very heavy make out session with Draco. She couldn't believe how happy she was.

If someone would have come to her at the beginning of the year and told her that halfway through this year she would be feeling this way about Draco she would have laughed at them. She couldn't believe how different he was this year. He had definitely matured and not just the way he acted either.

She was so into her thoughts about Draco that she walked straight into someone upon entering the Gryffindor common room. She turned around to apologize when she saw the look on the other persons face.

"Lavender? What's the matter?" Hermione saw that Lavender looked very panic stricken and looked lost.

"Hermione we have a ball in less than a week and I don't have a dress"

Hermione was confused "What? What ball I don't remember anything being said about a ball?"

Lavender pointed to a poster on the wall and ran out of the portrait hall. Hermione walked over to the portrait and began to read.

'In light of recent events Head Boy and Girl have decided to throw a Ball for the 5th, 6th and 7th years. You may however invite a younger student if you wish.

The ball will take place on Saturday night. Although this is short notice, they feel that you will have plenty of time to find the appropriate wear.

There will be no classes on Friday and all students will be allowed to visit Hogsmead to get anything they require.

You should also note that it will be in muggle clothing not normal dress robes. Therefore the boys would have to wear tuxedos and the girls are to wear cocktail dresses.

We hope to see you there. If there are any complications please contact the Head boy and girl'

Hermione looked up and noticed for the first time that everybody was rushing around trying to get partnered up.

Hermione walked over to Harry and Ron who looked deep in conversation. They looked up as she approached and Harry nudged Ron as to settle some agreement.

"Hey guys, have you heard about the ball? It's all a bit sudden. I wonder why they decided to do it this quick." Hermione sat down next to Ron and as she did she saw Ron give a nervous glance at Harry.

Hermione's eyebrows knitted together "Ok tell me, what's going on?" Ron was just about to open his mouth when an owl flew passed him and landed on Hermione's lap.

Hermione recognised the owl straight away it was Neo, Draco's owl. She smiled "Hold that thought Ron" Hermione took the envelope from Neo and apparently Neo had to wait for an answer because he didn't fly away.

Dearest Hermione

As you have no doubt just found out, we have a ball coming up and I would be honoured if you would be my date. Please send Neo back with your answer.

I had fun earlier and I hope we can do it again sometime. I can't tell you how happy I am that you feel the same way I do.

Yours Forever

Dragon

Hermione smiled and grabbed a quill and underneath Draco's letter she wrote her own

Dear Dragon

I would love nothing more than to be your date; I look forward to spending more time with you.

Always thinking of you

Hermione

She folded the note back up and tied it to Neo's leg and sent him away.

She looked up grinning to Harry and Ron. "So Ron you were about to say something"

Ron looked at her and his face suddenly went pale "Will you go to the ball with me?"

Hermione suddenly blushed "Thanks for asking but I already have a date"

Ron look slightly angry "How you have only just found out about it…wait… who was that owl from?"

Hermione didn't like the tone that Ron had used and stood up with the intention of walking away.

"It doesn't matter who I am going with, just because someone else asked me before you did. Now I must be going I have to make plans for Saturday"

She walked away to her dormitory, she had to think of what she would wear. It had to be something stunning, she wanted to look like someone who Draco could be proud of and envy him for getting to her first.

She knew that she would have to spend a lot of time planning but she didn't care she wanted to find the perfect dress, have her hair perfect and her make-up she had to look perfect. Not just for Draco but for herself too. She wanted to feel like she deserved such a gorgeous looking guy as Draco.

Even though Hermione was muggle born, she also had cousin who was a witch although he cousin decided to work as a muggle not a witch.

Hermione never understood why, but now she didn't care because her cousin could be the only one to help her.

Her cousin was a fashion student in London and she knew that her cousin would love to make a dress for her. She wrote her cousin a very long letter explaining what she would like, the colours, materials, the style and she also explained why it was so important. She sent of the letter straightaway hoping that her cousin could get it done before Saturday. If not she was screwed.

Friday came too soon for all of the Hogwarts girls. They were all up bright and early, they had only one day to find a suitable dress for the ball the next day.

Hermione however was the only one not rushing around. She did have to go into Hogsmead. Her cousin had been in touch with her and told her that she would love to make her dress for her. She also said that she was working in a shop in Hogsmead and that Hermione should come in so that she could get fitted for the dress.

Hermione was sat at the breakfast table looking at all of the girls who were eating so fast that Hermione was sure that they would get indigestion if they didn't slow down.

Her eyes travelled to the Slytherin table. She knew that he was there she could sense him. It seemed that he could sense her looking at him because he looked up at her and gave her a wink. Hermione smiled back and turned around to finish her breakfast.

She hadn't had chance to see Draco since earlier that week when she went to see him in his dorm room, she was so busy with trying to get ready for the ball. She did however send him a letter apologizing that she hadn't seen him. He wrote back saying that it was ok and that he understood that she was busy.

She still couldn't believe how happy she was, even though she couldn't wait until Saturday to show of her dress she couldn't help but feel reserved. On Saturday everyone would find out about her and Draco and that scared her a little, but she wasn't about to let that stop her from seeing him.

Hermione stood up and made her way to Hogsmead when someone grabbed her and pulled her into an empty classroom.

She turned around just in time to see Draco's blonde hair making his way towards her. Before she could even speak., he crushed his lips down onto hers. When he pulled away they were both breathless. "wow" was all Hermione could say.

"I've wanted to do that since… forever" Hermione smiled and put her arms around Draco's neck and pulled him closer to her. "Me too" she said as she pressed her lips into his. They stood kissing for about ten minutes when Hermione pulled away. "I have to go… and get … my dress" She said between kisses. After one final kiss Draco pulled away "Ok, ok. I'll see you later?" He asked looking into her eyes. He loved how her eyes were so dark and deep he could get lost into them. "Of course" she gave him another quick kiss and walked out of the empty classroom towards Hogsmead.

Hermione walked down to the shop that her cousin was currently working in. Smiling and humming to herself, just thinking and remembering Draco. How his lips felt on hers, how his hand would travel slowly up her back to lay at rest in her hair. Before she knew it she was in front of the shop.

She walked in and looked around for her cousin. She wasn't surprised to see that the shop was full of Hogwarts girls.

"Look I already told you lot. I have a fitting any moment now. If you want a dress fitting you will either have to wait in line like everyone else, or you can got to the other dress shop just around the corner. It's up to you. Hermione there you are"

Her cousin made a bee line to her, trying to get through the crowd. Hermione heard a few murmurs whispering her name as she pushed past them. "Hey Lana how are you?" She said when she reached her cousin.

Lana hugged her cousin. "I'll be better once half of these get lost" She pulled Hermione into the back room. Hermione stood at the door and watched as her cousin brought her dress from the back room. Hermione was stunned into silence as she saw the dress. It was everything she had imagined and more. She fought to hold back the tears.

After an hour Hermione's dress was finished and she had paid her cousin and walked out of the shop. Her dress would be delivered the next morning after it had been pressed.

Hermione stopped into the Three Broomsticks knowing that Ron and Harry would be there.

Sure enough as soon as she had walked in she spotted them in the corner playing wizards chess. She walked over to them and they looked surprised to see her.

"Hermione, what are you doing here? We thought you would be getting your dress for tomorrow night."

Hermione smiled as she motioned the bar tender for another round. "I have already gotten it"

"How did you manage that? I mean Ginny just came by and said she had to wait for three hours to even be seen, in that dress shop over the road" Ron said as he looked up. As Ginny was only a year below them, she was included in the ball.

"My cousin works at that shop, I owled her as soon as I found out about the ball. She is a fashion student and I asked her to design my dress for me, she did and because I had an appointment with her I got in before anyone else"

Harry and Ron looked at each other "Well you always were the smartest girl in the school. Makes sense that you would think to make an appointment. Oh… what? Damn" Harry had just been beaten again by Ron. Hermione watched as the pieces rebuilt themselves and went to their places.

Hermione sat with Ron and Harry, watching them play wizarding chess. After Ron beat Harry 5 times they decided to pack up, and head back to the castle.

A/N: I think the last chapter will be the last, and then I will do a sequel what do you think? I did plan on making this the last chapter but I think that it would have been too long. Well too long for me anyway. Please read and review.

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