Disclaimer: If I was Ms. J.K. Rowling wouldn't I be writing about Harry? Yes, but I'm not! I'm

writing about Draco and Hermione! Some how I don't think I am her.

A/N: Thanks to all my reviews. I officially have the song Duke of Earl in my head.. THANKS RENEE,

BRIAN, AND TROY! GRRRRRRRRR!

Sorry I kind of went through that fast because I have to get to this one part so it's october.

Sorry! I love you! Do you still love me? ::puppy eyes::

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The rest of the month of September and most of October went by fast. It was two days

until the ball. Draco and Hermione were going to Hogsmead togeather to get costumes. They didn't

know what they wanted to be yet. They would simply wait and see. It was almost time to go and

Hermione stood in the common room and waited for Draco.

"Draco! We're gunna be late!" she called.

"Hold on Love." he called back.

He walked out in his robes and took her hand they were headed out of the portrit when

out of nowhere Draco started to sing.

"Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

As I walk through this world

Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl

And-a you, you are my girl

And no one can hurt you, oh no

Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh

Come on let me hold you darlin'

'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl

So hey yea yea yeah

And when I hold you

You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl

We'll walk through my dukedom

And a paradise we will share

Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh

Nothing can stop me now

'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl

So hey yeah yeah yeah

Well, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh

Nothing can stop me now

'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl

So hey yeah yeah yeah"

Hermione was smileing. She knew the song. Troy and Brian be-boxed it at home.

"I love that song." she told the blonde.

"So do I." he said.

They walked the rest of the way in silence just enjoying eachothers presance.

As soon as they got there they went into the costume shop. Guess what they came out

as. Guess! A Duke and a Duchess. Not just any Duke and Duchess. Duke and Duchess of Earl.

They smiled at eachother. (I can't explain their costumes, but go here

http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an11030057-284 Look at the ones in the back)

They went to Weasleys Wizirding Weezes just for the hell of it. Hermione missed

Fred and George, she used to always talk to them. Even after her and Ron broke up she loved them

like brothers. Nothing would change that. She cried when they left Hogwarts.

"FRED!" she screamed when she saw him. She ran up and gave him a big hug.

"'Mione! I missed you!"

"Likewise, where's George?"

"In the back." Fred said pointing to the door to the back.

Hermione ran through it and Draco heard a squeal.

Hermione and George came through the door like a minute later.

"Wow! You look exactly the same."

"We know." they said in unison.

"Wait... You know I ment you look exactly the same as the last time I saw you right?"

"Yes." they chanted togeather.

"I hate it when you do that." she said hot headedly.

"Do what?" they chimed.

"STOP!" she yelled.

"Ok 'Mione." said George.

"What's Malfoy doing with you?" asked Fred eyeing him suspeciously.

"Is he hurting you 'Mione?" asked George.

"No, no guys, no. Draco is my boyfriend. He's changed."

"Ok. If you say so," started George.

"but if he pulls a Ron on you tell us and we'll take care of him." finished Fred.

"He won't." she said, "But thanks for the offer. We'd better be going. I just missed you

and needed to see you. Bye!" she hugged each of them again, and left.

"What was that about?" asked Draco.

"Oh nothing, their just over protective that's all." she said calmly.

"Let's go get a butterbeer." suggested Draco.

"Let's!" said Hermione.

Draco ordered two butterbeers and sat down in a booth with Hermione.

"I'm so excited about the ball." said a very giddy Hermione.

"Yeah! I love our costumes. We will be the best ones there"

"I know! If you wouldn't have sung that song I wouldn't have thought of it."

"Do you like it when I sing to you?"

"Yes, Draco. Your voice is so calming and beautiful. I love your voice."

"My voice is nothing compaired to you."

"Thank you. We should sing to the school sometime." she suggested.

Draco had to think of something. What if she found out?

"No thanks I'm not that confident." he said slyly.

"What ever Draco. Somethings up and I'm gunna find out if it kills me." With that she

quickly kissed him and left.