Chapter Five

Halloween

I didn't understand what was going on. Hermione just slapped me and was now yelling at me. I wanted to protect her.

"What the hell was that? What was punching him going to accomplish?"

"He called you a slut!"

By the time I finished my sentence, I was tackled by a shot of red. I heard Hermione scream and people running.

I sprang up and faced my attacker. It was Ron with half his cheek a deep purple shade. I was about to laugh when he flung at me. I dodged him easily and punched his stomach. He groaned, but remained standing. He took a swing at me swiftly and hit my neck. It felt like bricks. I stumbled back and managed to hit him where I hit him before. I heard people screaming behind me but I ignored them. He managed to trip me while he was down and pin me. He got on top of me and punched my lower left jaw. I taste blood flow through my mouth. I kicked him off and spit the blood out of my mouth. We both took out our wands and pointed at each other. We were breathing heavily, covered in scratches and bruises. I heard footsteps behind me but I wasn't about to look behind me and give Weasley a chance to stun me.

"Drop you wands." Snape said sternly.

We both hesitated.

"NOW!"

We both dropped them. Ron rubbed his face and I spat out more blood.

"My office."

I trailed after Weasley and sat down next to him.

"I want to know what happened. Don't make up any stories either." He said holding up two truth vials.

There was a long silence, but I decided to be the better man and state my case.

"We were eating lunch when Hermione and Ron got in a very heated discussion about Hermione dating me. I decided to walk over there and calm Hermione down. I wasn't even halfway there when Ron here called Hermione a slut. She slapped him and stormed out. He started chasing after Hermione until I punched him."

"So let me get this straight. You punch Ron, knowing that you might start a fight, because you didn't want him chasing Hermione? That's poor judgment Mr. Malfoy."

"I didn't punch Weasley because he was chasing after my girl. I punched because he called my girl a slut." I spat shooting death glares at Ron who had his head low.

"I don't care what she is to either of you. Fifty points from both of your houses and 2 weeks detention with Filch. If I find out that either of you get into a fight again, I will have you on your way back home. Is that clear?"

We didn't even answer before he shooed us out of his office. I decided to go see what Hermione was up to. I looked out the window and saw her under a tree by the lake. I walked down to her.

"Hermione?"

She turned her head back. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying and her hands were trembling. As soon as she saw me, she turned her head and started to bawl. I rushed to her side. I cradled her in my arms, allowing her to cry into my chest. She eventually stopped crying and we just sat there cuddling. We both sat there, watching the sun sink into the background. She looked so beautiful. The light from the sunset gave her this soft glow. Her face glistened from her tears and her hair was slightly messed up. She closed her eyes as the wind blew and looked up at me. I brushed a strand of hair out of her eyes and leaned down to kiss her. It wasn't an intimate kiss. It was a kiss that I hoped let her know that I really did care…and maybe even love her. It wasn't long, but by the look in her eyes, it told me that it was long enough. I brushed a tear from her cheek and kissed her head lightly.

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I ran as soon I saw Snape come. I ran out side and walked around. My anger was overflowing.

Why did he punch him? I don't understand. What did Ron do?

He called you a slut. Draco didn't like that.

So? That is between Ron and I.

But now you're with Draco…he cares about you…you realize that…right?

Of course I know, but…he had no right to punch Ron…

But you had a right to slap him?

Yes…that comment was directed to me…

Yes, and to Draco, that comment was directed to his girl…

The thought hit me like a ton of bricks. He must feel crushed. I sat under the nearest tree and cried. It helped to cry. I cried about Ron and how he's such an arse. I also cried about Draco and how he must never want to see me again. I eventually stopped crying at watched the sunset. I heard someone call my name and turned to see who it was. I was expecting Ron but I saw Draco. The mere sight of him made me feel horrible. I felt tears rush to my eyes and turned my head quickly, hoping he wouldn't see my tears. I was too slow. He rushed to my side and cradled me. I cried into his chest. I felt him stroke my back. Knowing that he didn't hate me made my crying eventually halt.

I looked at the sun, enjoying our embrace. The wind on my face felt good. I briefly closed my eyes and looked up at him. He looked down at me with those pale-blue eyes. I saw love in his eyes. He pushed a strand of hair out of my eyes and leaned in. His lips lightly brushed mine, sending shivers down my spine. Our lips met, but I wasn't a passionate kind of kiss. It was gentle and loving. He pulled back. A tear managed to fall from my eyes and he wiped them away with his finger. He kissed my forehead and put his chin on my head. I've never felt more protected.

A gust of wind blew by and I shivered slightly. Keeping in mind that I wasn't wearing much, I curled up more into Draco's arms. He took off his hoodie and placed it over my head. It was warm and two times bigger than my size. It smelled like Draco's cologne. I pulled the hood over my head and looked up at Draco. He was deep in thought. I've never seen him more relaxed. He looked down at me and gave me a small smile. He leaned down and pecked my lips lightly and went back to watch the sunset.

We stayed there until dinner.

Draco slowly shifted, indicating for me to get up with him.

"I think we should leave. It's dinner and I'm starving."

"Are you gonna be ok? With you injuries and all…"

"I'm fine. About the slap…"

"I'm so sorry!" I said burying my head into his arms. We still hadn't gotten up yet.

"Hey. It's ok. You were hysterical. Don't worry about it."

I looked into his hazy eyes, instantly hypnotized by them. He slowly got up, helping me also. I was about to take off his hoodie when he stopped me.

"Hold onto it for now. But don't loose it. I think that one's my new favorite now that it's been around your body." He smirked sexily.

I smiled at him and walked with him to the Great Hall. We received lots of stares but I disregarded them. When we got to the Great Hall, all chatter stopped. He leaned down and kissed me lightly, leaving me there dazed. I sat down between Harry and Ginny. They looked at me, but not in the way I expected. They looked at me with worry.

"Hermione," Harry started.

"I'm ok. I decided that friends wouldn't call other friends sluts so I came to acknowledge the fact that Ron is no longer my friend."

I scooped up some mashed potatoes from my plate and stuffed them in my mouth. Harry and Ginny gawked at me.

"Are you serious?" Ginny asked half laughing.

"Dead." I replied simply.

"You've been friends for him for six years. You're going to cut him off like that just because of what he called you."

"Ginny's right Hermione. You can't throw away your friendship just like that. It's harder than that. You're going to eventually forgive him you know."

I placed my fork down calmly and wiped my mouth. I felt eyes on me and I looked across to Draco who was watching me. I gave him a weak smile and looked down at my hands.

"Never has Ron compared me with people lower than scum. He didn't even say sorry. It didn't look like he was going to say sorry. I don' care how long we've been friends. You guys know better than anybody how Ron and I have been on and off. We aren't 'best' friends. I consider myself his acquaintance. I know the real Ron wouldn't have done that. I know it's hard, but so was taking all his verbal abuse over the years. I'm ready. It goes farther than what he called me. He needs to understand that the world doesn't bloody revolve around him."

I grabbed a dinner roll and bit it hungrily. Ginny and Harry looked at me as if I was crazy.

"Hermione…"

"Don't even start, Harry, nothings going to change. You're just going to have to give us time to sort things out on our own without your persuasion. Until then, be supportive. That's all I ask." I looked down at my hands and smiled to myself. I really have changed…for the better.

I finished my dinner and excused myself. I took a quick glance over at the Sytherin table. Draco wasn't there. But Lenora was there, looking mighty pissed. I walked outside and looked around. Suddenly, one hand covered my mouth. Automatically, I elbowed my attacker, looked down and stepped on their foot hard. I turned around and pushed the attacker away. My eyes widened when I noticed it was Draco. He was now on the floor moaning in pain.

"Oh my holy goodness! Draco! I'm so sorry! It's a reflex." I said worriedly.

"Nah…it's ok. I've been through worse. Where'd you learn that?" he said softly, still holding his stomach.

"It was this class I took along with my tango lessons. Tango Lessons! Draco! Did you choose the judges for the talent show?"

"Is that all you can think about? Come on. Let's walk." He said jokingly.

"I was going to ask you to help me. For Hufflepuff, I chose Terry. For Ravenclaw, I chose Cho. For Gryffindor…I still need help with that. I would choose you, but then again, you're performing. Who do you think would be a good judge?"

"I would think that Seamus would be good."

"Seamus? I've never seen a creative side."

"Well…just choose him anyways. My other suggestion would be Harry." I said smugly.

"Alright then…Seamus it is. Just ask him for me. So, who's going to dance with you?"

"I'm going to conjure a partner. Or at least try to. I think I'll ask McGonagall to help transform a broom or something. What are you going to be for Halloween?"

"I don't know. But I think I'll keep that my little secret. If I see a beautiful lady at the dance, I'll assume that it is you."

"And I you. Let's go."

We chattered about Halloween until we got to our rooms.

"Good night, Hermione."

He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer. I leaned up slightly and kissed him. I placed my hands on his neck, deepening the kiss. I entwined my fingers into his hair. We finally broke our kiss, looking deeply into each other's eyes. I leaned up and kissed his cheek lightly. Bidding him a good night. I walked to my room and looked back. Draco was still standing there, watching me. I smiled sweetly and closed my door. I sighed. Being with Draco made me dreamy. I changed into my gown and collapsed onto my bed. I fell asleep quickly, dreaming about him.

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I woke up later than I did yesterday. I stretched and changed into dark blue jeans and a tight-fitting black shirt. I walked down to the Great Hall and glanced over to where Hermione should be. Sure enough, she was there chatting with Potter. I sat down and ate my breakfast in silence. I decided to wait for Hermione right outside the Great Hall, but that was a bad idea. Lenora was talking with her "friends" when she saw. She walked slowly over to me. She was wearing a very small tube top and very tight pants.

"Hi Draco."

"Lenora."

"What'ya up to?"

"Nothing."

"Really? You look bored. Wanna hang out or something?"

"Nope."

"You'll have fun."

"That's an opinion."

Just then, Hermione walked out. Her eyes became dark. She sauntered over to me and pecked my lips. She grabbed my hand and led me to a bench by a lake. I sat down quickly ad looked at her curiously. She looked fine but I could tell by the darkness in her eyes that she was pissed. I wrapped my arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. We sat there in silence, enjoying our embrace. She looked at me lovingly and kissed my cheek. She got up and I followed. I didn't know where she was leading me but I didn't want to break the silence. She led me to the library, in the very back. We sat at a table. She finally spoke.

"I got a letter from Dubledore stating the plans for the talent show are de soon. He wants a theme. I was thinking princes and princesses but with masks. Kind of like a masquerade ball. What do you think?"

"My exact thoughts. Let's send him a letter. I'm going to go to Hogsmeade to get my costume. Wanna come?"

"Sure. Let's go."

We sent Dumbledore a letter. His response of approval came shortly. We walked to Hogsmeade, talking about each other.

"I still want to know what you're going to be."

"You'll see…"

"Please! At least tell me what color. DRACO!"

"I'm not telling. Now go and pick out your costume and I'll meet you at the Three Broomsticks."

With that as my final word, I left her there and went into a very large costume store. There had an assortment of robes, but no costume for a prince. That's when I saw it. It was kind of what the muggles call a tuxedo. It was made of white silk and had this equally light mask. The mask had glitter on it. It wasn't very appealing, but the sword that came with it was. It was real and was very sharp. It also came with this white cape that came to floor. The sheath was sliver and metallic. It was very immense. It came with a hat with gold and silver embroiled around the base. I tried it on and it gave me this tall, dark, and handsome look. It was perfect. I bought it and told the cashier to wrap it up. I walked out feeling triumphant.

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I walked to this gown shop and saw a rainbow of colors. They were all very bright and very bulky. I walked all the way to the back, indicating the smaller section. I saw a teal one that was beautiful. But it had so many sequins; I thought Draco might be blinded if he looked at me. I walked past it and laid my eyes on this pale pink dress. I took a look at its tag and was completely turned off. I continued walking to the very back. It seemed untouched. It was dustless, but everything was in proper order, unlike the front. That's when I saw it. It was this gorgeous, pitch-black gown, with a corset with strips a color of deep red. I looked around, but that was the only black one. I took it of the hook at stared at it. It had a glittery trail that spiraled down to the bottom where the glitter seemed to fade. The top was equally glittery and had the glitter arranged in an icicle design. I tried on the dress and noticed that the corset pushed up my breasts to make them appear bigger. I wasn't all that thrilled about that but I was thrilled about the mast. It was covered in black glitter and had two dark red gemstones near the corners of the slits for the eyes. I tired on the mask and was surprised that it changed to fit my face and was held magically; probably enchanted. I twirled around gracefully and my dress followed. There were at least four layers of silk which made it heavy but I didn't mind. The corset had dark red lace along the top, just above the glitter. It was stunning. I bought it and was surprised to find out that it was one of the cheapest. When I asked why, the cashier said that no one wanted a black gown. He was so glad that someone was buying it; he gave it to me half off. He also said that I looked stunning in it. I asked him to wrap it up and left feeling pretty. I had half an hour until I had to meet Draco so I decided to get some shoes. I bought some heels with gemstones on the straps. I went next door and bought a beautiful silver tiara with dark red rubies to match my masks and lace. I also bought a beautiful red pendant. My hands were full of bags when I entered the Three Broomsticks. Saw Draco in the back, reading a book. His back was facing me so decided to sneak up on him.

"Nice try." He said calmly as he put his book down ad grabbed my hands that I was going to cover his eyes with.

I laughed and sat across from him.

"How did you know?"

"I saw you come in. I see you've been productive." He said glancing at all of my bags.

"Yes I have. And you?"

"For the most part. I already ordered us some butterbeers. Is that alright?"

"That fine. Thanks. Did you find your costume?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, but I'm still not going to tell you what I am."

"I already know. You're a prince. What color is it?"

"The only one color that they had in the store."

"Really? Would that be pink?"

He chuckled. "No…what about you? What color is your gown?"

"The only one color that they had in the store."

"Ah. That would be brown?"

"No. Something better."

Our butterbeers came and we drank, talking about Halloween. We walked back to the school, hand in hand. We both went to our doors to drop our bags off and made our way to the Great Hall. We came back just in time for dinner. We parted at the door with a quick peck on the lips. I sat down next to Ginny and talked to her about the gown I got.

"It's so beautiful Ginny! I want you to see it. But you can't tell anybody what it looks like."

"Was it expensive? If it was beautiful then it had to be expensive."

"Actually, it was the cheapest in the store. Come to my room after dinner. I'll want you to tell me what you think when I wear it. But remember; don't tell anybody what it looks like. Not Ron, not Harry, not even Seamus. Oh, not Draco either. Especially not him."

She agreed. After dinner, we walked back to my room. I went into the bathroom and slipped on my new dress. I also put on my heels, tiara, and my mask. I took a deep breath and stepped out. Just to be sure, I magically locked the door, ensuring no one can open the door, magic or not, and see my dress. Ginny gasped.

"Hermione!"

"Well? How do I look?"

"Absolutely stunning. When Malfoy sees you in that, I don't know if he'll be able to control himself. I love the tiara."

I blushed. I spun around a few times and stopped when I felt a little dizzy. I sat down next to Ginny to show her the shoes.

She giggled.

"What? Why are you laughing at me?"

"What has this world come to? Hermione…wearing heels." She burst out laughing at her last remark.

I hit her playfully and went back into the bathroom to change. I came out in normal clothes to find Ginny looking through my closet.

"Find anything interesting Ginny?"

"You bet. Say, can I borrow some of your clothes? Whoever said you didn't have any fashion sense was bloody stupid."

"Well, I believe that was you. I remember the first time you laid eyes on me, you hated my hair and my shoes." I replied matter-of-factly.

"Well I guess I was stupid then. I hafta go Hermione. I'll show you my dress when I get."

I nodded and led her out. I can't wait until the ball.

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The week went by so fast, partially because it was Halloween week. I went to my room after lunch and took out my costume. I placed it in the bathroom under a towel. I decided that I wanted to meet Hermione before I changed. I guessed that she would be in "our" spot. Sure enough she was there, relaxing I guess, either that or thinking. I sat down next to her and kissed her quickly.

"Hey, what's up?"

"Nothing really, just thinking about the ball. Decided when I should change. I already see some people changed."

"Change later. Stay with me for now."

I leaned down kissed her with excitement. She gave me the same fervor in return. I deepened the kiss by pulling her onto my lap and wrapping my arms around her waist. She placed her hands on my neck and pulled my closer. My hands slipped into her shirt and she gasped but didn't resist. We finally broke the kiss, cuddling with each other after that. She got up slowly and kissed my lips briefly.

"Where are you going? We still have and hour and half until the ball."

"Do you forgot what I am Draco? I'm a girl. If I'm lucky I'll make within that time limit."

I smirked at her and kissed her goodbye. I stayed out there fifteen minutes after Hermione left. I decided I should get changed too.

I made my way to my room and took a long shower. I dried my body and changed into my costume. I took out my sword and slashed the air. It shined and glimmered in the light. I put it back in the sheath and fixed my hair. I placed on my hat, hoping that it would cover my hair. It did. I situated my mask on my face and put on some cologne. I took a long look in the mirror.

Bloody hell. I am good looking.

And with that thought I glanced at the clock, five minutes until the ball. It's time.

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I walked to the Gryffindor common room and used the password given to me.

"Soeurs."

I walked inside and saw Ron asleep on the couch. I had a very, very strong urge to roll him into the fire but walked to the girls' common room instead. I rushed Ginny to get her stuff and come to my room without the other girls. We both walked back to my room and changed. Ginny wore a very pale yellow gown with no corset.

"Why didn't you show me this before?"

"I just got it today. When I went to find you, Draco just came by to see you. I didn't want to interrupt so I left you be."

"Oh. Thanks."

I took a very quick shower and found Ginny doing her hair. She was straightening it. She applied some light yellow makeup, almost white and clear lip-gloss. She put on strapless white heels and helped me with my dress. I slipped it one and magically did my hair. I first waved and curled it, then put it up into a bun. The curls fell just below my bun. I allowed a few strands of hair in front of my face. I asked Ginny to help with my makeup. She rubbed some maroon eye shadow and I applied on a garnet colored lip-gloss. I also put on dark red eyeliner and black mascara. I decided that I didn't need any powder and left it at that. I enchanted my makeup not to run, smear, or wipe away. I put on my necklace and slipped on my shoes. I sprayed some perfume and looked at myself in the mirror. I really did look pretty but I didn't say so. I placed on my mask and gave it a minute to adjust. Ginny was obviously amazed but didn't say anything. She put on her own mask and enchanted it also to stay up. I walked out of my door with Ginny and headed to the Great Hall.

We got there 10 minutes late but no one noticed. Many people were eating already so I followed Ginny to Harry's table.

"Who's this?" Harry asked.

"Don't play dumb Harry."

"Excuse me? I don't even know who you are." He said seriously.

"Harry! It's Hermione you nimrod!" Ginny said sighing.

"HERMIONE!"

"Hush it Harry! I don't want anybody knowing it's me."

"I-I-I-I'm sorry. I just didn't recognize you. You look different." He said blushing. Cho hit his arm hard.

"Thanks." I looked around the Hall and noticed the rainbow of colors. I noticed one in particular. He was all white and silver and was dancing with a girl in purple. I noticed the nose anywhere and it was Lenora. She was dancing with Draco! I looked around the room again, this time looking for purple dresses. She was the only one!

SHIT! He thinks Lenora's me!

I excused myself and walked over to the punch table, making sure I was in his glancing distance. I made eye contact with him once but he didn't notice me. It was odd, but I was very amused. He was dancing with a cow! I chuckled to myself silently and drank some punch, never taking my eyes of them. Knowing Lenora, it was necessary. When Draco started moving his hand very slowly downward, I was ready to scream, but I kept my cool. The song ended and they parted. He whispered something in his ear and she nodded. Having good hearing, I heard what they said.

"I'm going to get some punch, next song I'll dance with you again."

I stayed at the punch table and decided to strike up a conversation.

He walked over and glanced at me quickly. I laughed which cause him to look over. He looked at me curiously, but went back to getting punch. This made me laugh harder.

"What are you laughing at?" he asked curiously.

I eventually stopped laughing and looked at him seductively.

"You're Malfoy, right?"

"Yes…and you are?"

"And that lady you were dancing with…would that happen to be Hermione?"

"Yes, it was. But how would you know?"

I laughed again.

"You two are going out?" I asked walking a little bit closer to him.

"Yes we are but…"

"Ah. Ok." I laughed again.

"Do I know you?"

"I don't know. Do you?" I said walking up to him, inches away from his face. I stared into his pale-blue eyes and giggled. He stared at me. He still didn't know.

"Tell me who you are." He demanded.

"I'm not sure your girlfriend would like that."

"How would you know?"

"I don't know. Think Malfoy. You're supposed to be Head."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

I stepped back from him.

"I don't know who you are, but I don't like you."

I was laughing hard now.

"You don't know me? But I think you do. Oh. And a little advice, if you dance with the lady in purple, you're real girlfriend will be mighty upset." I whispered seductively into his ear.

"Real girlfriend…"

He glanced at Lenora and noticed her flirting with Blaise. He glanced back at me and it finally hit him.

"Hermione!?"

"I don't know. Isn't she Hermione? I would think a boyfriend would know what her girlfriend looks like." I said matter-of-factly pointing at Lenora.

"No more games…who are you?"

"I leaned in and kissed him for a very long time. I slipped my tongue through his lips and put my hand on his neck deepening the kiss. I finally broke the kiss and looked deep into his eyes and walked away. It was hard to hold in the laughter. I grabbed a lollipop and licked it. Draco was still looking at me. He walked over. My eyes wandered around the Hall for the third time and looked for another black dress. There was no other. But now, there was another purple dress in the Hall.

"I want to know who you are. Now."

"Tsk tsk Mr. Malfoy. You didn't listen to your girlfriend. She said she was wearing the only color in the room."

"How the bloody hell would you know?"

I chuckled. He still didn't put two and two together.

"I heard it. What's Hermione wearing?"

"Purple."

"Ah…but isn't Ms Brown wearing purple also?" I replied calmly pointing in her direction.

He glanced over and was about to reply but I was already walking away.

"Hey! Wait!" he walked after me.

I sped up my pace and walked outside. I strolled over to a bench near the lake. I glanced up at the moon. It was full and gave everything a light glow. I heard footsteps behind me and knew it was Draco so I didn't look back.

"Tell me who you are." He pulled out his sword.

I dropped my head.

"Do you think Hermione is beautiful?" I said, still not turning around.

"Yes. The girl in the purple dress was beautiful and sweet and clever and it was Hermione! Stop lying! Are you a stalker or something?"

It almost hurt to hear that. Lenora is just like me? Never…

"But another girl had the same colored dress."

I still didn't turn around.

"Lavender must have put in a special order because Hermione is never wrong."

"No she isn't. But you can be." I pulled off my mask and faced the moon.

"I don't understand. Why won't you believe me when I tell you that she is Hermione?"

"How is she Hermione?"

"I told you! She's beautiful, clever, and dances great! Her laugh is beautiful and so is her smile. Turn around."

I shook my head. The wind blew by hard, and my dress and hair billowed in the wind.

"Then go be with Hermione." I was blinking away tears now. How could he not know that it was I right in front of him.

"Go be with your supposed girlfriend and when you're with her…ask her a question only Hermione would know. Then come and tell me if she answered correctly."

"I will. Wait here then."

He ran inside.

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I didn't understand that girl the lady in black was hot, but the girl I was dancing with was definitely Hermione. I ran to her hurriedly. I grabbed her arm and spat out my question.

"What are you doing for the talent show?"

I knew Hermione hadn't told anyone about the tango lessons because she was shy.

"I'm going to sing."

"You liar! You're not Hermione!"

"I never said I was!"

I ran outside to find the lady in black still standing there. How did she know?

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It was futile to fight back the urge to cry, but I did anyways. A few tears managed to fall, but that was it. I didn't even now why I was crying.

I was just joking. Why didn't he see that it was me?

Maybe he knows and is just playing with you.

Really? It doesn't seem that way. He really doesn't know...is Lenora really the person Draco describes?

She can't be. A person who stole my boyfriend wouldn't be like that.

These thought came to my like lightening. I was crushed. Maybe it was because I had on a costume. No…but he should be able to tell that it was me. I heard footsteps behind me and put back on my mask. It was Draco.

"She was wrong. How did you know! Tell me now! Where is my girlfriend and what have you done with her you monster!" he screamed at me.

His words pierced my hearts like daggers.

I'm a monster. Why can't he see? This is a test that he just failed.

My pain became anger.

"You call yourself a boyfriend? You don't even know what your girlfriend is wearing not to mention where she is. She could be snogging Potter for all you know!" I snapped backed.

I could sense his anger.

"She wouldn't do that! She would never hurt me!"

"How do you know you didn't hurt her?! You were dancing with another woman! How do you think that makes her feel?! If you were a true boyfriend, there would be no other woman like her. You would know her touch, her scent, her eyes...everything! But you don't!" I yelled back. I still was not facing him.

"How do you know so much about Hermione? Are you close friends with her? If you were a friend, then you would tell me."

"She's here. At the ball. She's brokenhearted right now. And she's closer than you think."

And with that, he went back inside. I sat on the bench and choked back my tears. This was just a test. We'll laugh about it later...I hope...if there was a later...

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She was here...but where?

She's wearing the only one color...But there's two or three of every color! She's closer than I think? Argh! I'm supposed to be head. I'm supposed to be smart!

My eyes danced around the room searching for one color. I saw brown, but Hermione said she wasn't wearing that color. Then it hit me.

Black! Who here is wearing black...? No one…? Then that must mean...SHIT!

I suddenly felt sick. By the way Pansy was looking at me, I must have looked it too. I sped outside.

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I don't want to be here anymore. He probably found some other girl and was now harassing her.

I got up and started walking around the lake. The door squeaked open but I didn't even bother to look back. I just walked. My tears stopped falling and I was now dying them up when I heard running. Probably some dumb couple. I kicked a rock into the lake and it landed with a large splash. The sound of running came nearer so I sped up my pace. I saw "our" spot and stood under the tree. The moon was beautiful tonight. It was full and glowed brightly. The running stopped and now I heard nothing but the crickets chirping. I sighed heavily.

I really thought he cared...I really thought that he was different from Krum and that he would recognize me.

Well hun, I guess we were both wrong.

I dropped my head low and stood there thinking about us.

"Hermione?"

I didn't turn back.

"Did you find her?"

"Yes."

I was ready to take his sword and smack his head with it.

"I don't understand though. She's angry like you said. But why?"

How stupid can he get?

"Because you were dancing with another girl. You also think someone else is more beautiful then her. But I don't think she cares that much about being beautiful. I think what she cares you. She…" I stopped talking because he out his hand on my shoulder.

"I don't think we should…Hermione wouldn't like this…" I stepped forward.

"But I don't think she would deny." His hands were now both on my shoulders.

I dropped my head. Did he figure it out?

I turned and faced him at last. He had his mask on and so did I. I looked contently into his eyes. He leaned into kiss me but I backed away. He grabbed my hand and pulled me close. I smelt his colonge and my head became light. He took of his mask, and he lookedat meamorously. His pale-blue eyes shone brightly even though it was very dark. The moon was revealed from the clouds and his platinum blonde hair gleamed in the light. He looked so handsome. I would have kissed him if I hadn't been so hurt. He touched my face lightly and pulled me closer so our faces were inches away.He slowly lifted my mask, revealing my face. He gave me a small smile and leaned in slowly. His lips lightly brushed mine, then kissed my lips lightly. His kiss deepened and I moved in closer, wrapping my arms around his neck. His arms encircled my waist. His tongue slipped through my lips and danced with mine. My anger melted away at his touch.

He broke the kiss and looked lovingly into my eyes. He came close to my ear and whispered those three words…

"I love you…"

He backed away and looked at me again. This time it was my turn to whisper. I came close to his ear.

"I love you too, Draco Malfoy."

He gawked at me and smiled bigger than I thought possible. He picked me up and spun me around twice. He put me down gently and looked at me tenderly. Then, we resumed kissing passionately, bathed in the light of the moon.

A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update, but as you can read, this is very long. But I hope it's very good. So please, if you R & R and tell me what you think of this chapter…too long too sappy maybe? I don't really care, just review.