Disclaimer. Nope, still not JK Rowling. Dont sue. Im too poor for that.

I thank you all for the reviews. Im grateful for them, even though, as said before, you dont have to. I know this chapter is short, but it had to be done, to get all this out of the way. It also forshadows certain things to happen later on. This fic will go on for another 10 chapters or so still, so dont worry about me leaving things unresolved. Enjoy!

"Now, I would like to thank the Hogwarts head girl, Hermione Granger, and Head boy, Draco Malfoy, as well as the house prefects for organizing this ball. The staff, and I'm sure, the students, look forward to seeing what else they have in store for us with the other upcoming balls. There will be one more dance for the evening then all students must return to their dormitories. Enjoy" Professor McGonagall's voice echoed through the hall, all eyes on her.

The students of Hogwarts looked around, almost as if dazed for a few moments. They didn't seem quite sure if they should continue to hang around the people that they had met, and liked, or the people they were familiar with. A lot did the former, while some of the younger years, and some Slytherin, did the latter.

Hermione looked around, seeing the decisions of the students, and was quite pleased that they followed their hearts, rather then their houses. She looked around for her friends, and found Ron with Pansy. She also noticed that they had been together all night too.

'Odd, how that worked out' she thought.

She continued to look around, and saw Ginny on the arms of a good-looking Slytherin boy, and did a double take when she saw Harry with-Blaise??

Hermione smiled to herself, knowing that she would be talking to both of her friends tomorrow. She looked around for Draco, her prince. She thought it was odd to know who it was, and a little shocked, when she thought about their parting words, and actions. It wasn't as if she didn't like him, but, she was a mudblood. What if he changed his mind?

"My angel." Came a voice behind Hermione. She turned around to find to object of her thoughts, on bended knee, hand extended.

"Would you do me the honor of this last dance?" Draco said, smiling.

Hermione took his hand, and pulled him up. "I would love to." She said, returning his smile.

The two Heads walked towards the dance floor, hand in hand, earning themselves many a glace from the other students.

Draco put his arms around Hermione's waist, pulled her close. Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck, and rested her head on his shoulder. They swayed to the music, both afraid this night didn't actually happen, that they were going to wake up and have to leave this dream.

Draco moved his head slightly, so that his mouth was beside her ear.

"You know, Hermione" he whispered, "When I said forever, I meant it."

Hermione looked up, into Draco's eyes, and she could see the sincerity in their icy blue depths.

"I want forever with you, but I think that we will have to see what the Fates have in store for us." She whispered back. "But I hope that forever is just that."

The two heads continued dancing for the rest of the song, while all the other Hogwarts old and new couples dances around them. The song ended too soon for everyone in attendance.

The students slowly filed out of the Great hall, trying to make the night last that much longer, and into the Halls. The Heads and Prefects herded their houses to their respective dormitories, breaking up the occasional couple snogging in the dark corners.

Draco and Hermione walked, hand in hand, to their dorm together, Hermione having waited for him to finish with the Slytherin dungeons. They didn't talk, since there was no need. It was a comfortable silence, and both were surprised at how comfortable.

"Good evening Draco, Hermione. I trust the ball was pleasant?" Crysania spoke, startling both heads. She didn't normally speak first, not call them by their given names.

"Good evening Crysania. The ball was quite enjoyable." Hermione said.

"I see that you are together, for once, and not bickering. What might have brought this new development about?" Crysania asked, twirling her hair around her fingers.

"Oh, well, the ball made us realize that we aren't that different after all." Draco replied, his eyes going to his angel beside him.

"This is good. Does this mean that the rumors are true then? The two enemies for years, have finally seen past their differences? That, finally, the hidden emotions and dark pasts are in the open?" she asked.

"I don't know about the past or emotion part, but that will be fixed in time." Hermione said, looking slightly uncomfortable.

"Very good news, indeed. The two of you are one of the same. Separately, each of you are great and powerful, but nothing compared to when you are together. Password?"

"Raistlyn." They both said, and walked into the common room.

"What do you think she meant by that?" Draco asked, turning around to face Hermione

"I have no idea, but I think that time will tell. However, now is the time to sleep. WE have all day tomorrow to try and figure it out." She said, yawning deeply.

"Of course. Tomorrow, I want to talk about that forever that I mentioned." Draco said, winking.

"Sure thing boss." Hermione said, laughing.

Hermione walked towards Draco, and wrapped her arms around him. She tilted her head towards him, and kissed his jaw line. Draco's arms were already around her waist, pulling her closer to him, as if they could become one being. Draco leaned his head down, and captured her lips with his own. Shocks of electricity flickered through both of them, sending shivers down their spines.

Hermione leaned in closer, if possible, and deepened the kiss, her tongue seeking his. She found it, and caressed it with her own. Draco moaned, and entwined his fingers within her curls, which had fallen through out the night.

Some time later, the couple finally came up for air. Hermione nestled her face against his neck, breathing in his scent. Draco stroked her hair, with a smile plastered in his face. Hermione eventually lifted her head to him, and gave him a soft kiss, her lips barely caressing his own.

"I'm going to bed, my prince. I will see you in the morning." She said, kissing his lips again.

"Good night my angel. Sleep well." Draco replied, reluctantly letting her go.

With one final parting glance, the two heads retreated to their rooms, knowing that, tonight, there would be no nightmares.