1 Chapter 2: Surprises

Draco Malfoy surveyed the girl across from him . Her typical bushy hair was sleek and tame, twisted up in a curly bun with loose curls highlighting her tan face. She wore a low-cut black dress with a train, complementing her subtle curves and toned biceps. Oh, how he wanted to hold her, pull the hair out of her face and kiss her passionately. But he knew that wouldn't happen soon. He sighed. He'd tell her his feelings one day.

"Draco." someone shouted. It was Ginny.

"Oh hey Gin, what's up." he said still not taking his eyes off of Hermione.

" I see that you're staring at Hermione. Why don't you tell her how you feel?" Ginny said.

" I try. I mean, everytime I try to talk to her she gets all cold and rude. " Draco said sadly

Ginny studied his facial expressions. She knew he had it bad for Hermione. His expressions proved it. " Come on." she said, pulling his arm.

"Aww you aren't going to-" they had reached Hermione. Draco thought she looked more beautiful up close. Oh god stop staring he told himself.

"Hi Mione." Ginny said slowly

"Hi Gin." Hermione replied.

Ginny elbowed Draco in the ribs.

"Er, hello Hermione." Draco said nervoulsly.

" Hi, Malfoy." Hermione answered coldly.

"Oh snap I forgot something I better go." Ginny said running off.

"Um, er Hermione can I speak to you a minute?" Draco asked

"Sure." she replied dully.

They walked out into the empty Entrance Hall

" I just wanted to apologize for everything I have done to you in the past. It was like I was under a spell. I was only doing these things to please my father."

"How do I know that?'

"Know what." Draco said.

" That you really have changed. Because for all I know , you may be just doing this to get power. Sure, everyone else thinks you have changed, but I don't. I mean you used to call me mudblood. Those things hurt. Also, you can't just come to light side like that. Something's up." she said quickly.

"THE ONLY REASON I WAS CHANGING WAS TO BREAK AWAY FROM MY FATHER. HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU! I'M REALLY SORRY FOR CALLING YOU ALL THOSE NAMES IN THE PAST AND AS I WAS JUST SAYING, I WANTED TO SHOW MY DAD THAT I CAN BREAK OUT OF HIS SHELL. I AM A DIFFERENT MAN NOW. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, THEN OH WELL. ALSO, WHY WOULD I KILL MY OWN FATHER?

Hermione's eyes welled up with tears. She didn't think someone could change so drastically, but she know what he was saying was true. She could tell that it came straight from the heart.

" I'm sorry I misjudged you." she squeaked.

"It's okay, don't cry I hate to see people cry. " Draco said. He walked over to her and gave her a hug. Surprisingly, she hugged him back. He took in her sweet scent as he embraced her. He picked her head up, wiped a tear from her eyes, and slowly kissed her.

Sparks went through his body as their lips touched. He ran his tongue over her lips asking for entrance. She opened her mouth and let his tongue run through her mouth. Suddenly she backed away.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"We should - we should get back to the ceremony." starting to walk back inside. "So truce?" she asked

"Truce." Draco replied, opening the door for her and walking back inside.

Harry stood at the stage pacing nervously. It was time. He pointed the wand at his throat and said, 'Sonorous."

Harry cleared his throat, " Can I have everyone's attention please? I would just like to dedicate this song to my girlfriend Ginny. I love you.

Hermione and Draco found Ginny and stood next to her as the lights dimmed

"What is he doing?" Ginny asked

" No idea." Hermione said.

Draco looked on at the stage, knowing what exactly what was going on.

Harry cleared his throat and started to sing, off key:

I Do( Cherish You)by 98 Degrees

All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I'll ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion unfolding
Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me 'cause I

I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do

In my world, before you
I lived outside my emotions
Didn't know where I was going
'Til that day I found you
How you opened my life
To a new paradise
In a world torn by change
Still with all of my heart'Til my dying day

Harry finished to wild applause. He looked at Ginny then smiled.

"Ginny, will you come here please?" Harry asked.

Ginny walked anxiously to the stage.

"Ginny, I loved you since the day I met you. You are something very special to me. I want to be with you for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?" he asked, pulling out a ring with five diamonds.

Ginny started to cry. "Yes!" she squeaked.

Harry slid the ring onto her finger and they kissed amidst the popping of flashbulbs and cheers.

Hermione watched from afar with tears in her eyes. It was definitely a day of surprises.