Author's note: Well as soon as I checked the computer the morning after I updated, the reviews were flooding! Many had problems with the last few chapters.

My chapter was too short and everything was very sudden. I'm sorry, I haven't had any experience with these kinds of 'war' stories. I'm really sorry.

And some people read my first few chapters and said that Hermione was out of character. I agree completely, but you have to think, Hermione wouldn't actually fall in love with Draco Malfoy would she?

And I realize that I put too many sex scenes in this story. It kind of seems like I'm a sex maniac or something. Sorry. I'll try and reduce it. Or I'll make my next story better.

On a lighter note, students keep coming up to me saying things like," you danced great that night." Isn't that cool?

I love U2, and so does Daniel Radcliffe. My friend keeps telling me to sign this petition saying that Emma Watson should be sacked. Isn't that mean? She is like the face of Hermione Granger! I mean come on!

I'm not really sure where this chapter goes to. I'm just making it up so that I can finish it soon and start my next story. I'm even thinking of names!

Or maybe I should do a one-shot…

Whatever…

CHAPTER 20-A RING IN DINNER

"Man that is such a cool one!" Blaise looked closely with a diamond magnifier at the ring Draco was holding in his hand.

"It took me ages to find one with both of our favorite colors in it. Including a diamond."

"When are you going to ask her?" Blaise asked.

"Very soon. Today most likely." Draco replied.

"You know someone should tell her something. I mean she is probably out their breaking her neck looking for you, while we are here toasting in front a warm comfortable fire in you Head dorms." Blaise rolled back his sleeves and folded his arms behind his head, resting.

"What about Mini-Weasley?" Draco asked.

"Oh SHIT I forgot!" Blaise leaped out of his chair and scurried to the door.

Draco chuckled to himself.

"Draco?" Hermione shouted near the outside of the Slytherin dorms. No one was in there, so she had nothing to be afraid. Plus, Harry and Ginny were right behind her.

Not for long though.

Two hands covered their mouths and pulled them into a broom closet silently. Fear in their eyes, they turned around slowly to face-

Draco.

They both let out a relieved gasp of air.

"What the hell?" Harry whispered furiously.

Draco took out a small velvet red box from his pocket and opened it. Harry and Ginny's jaws dropped.

Inside stood the ring that Draco had purchased a few days ago in all its glory.

"Is that for Hermione?" Ginny gulped.

"I want to propose to her." He smiled. Ginny and Harry smiled too for they had never seen him this happy.

"Oh! I'm so happy for you!" Ginny squealed excitedly while jumping up and down.

"Shhhhhh! Come closer! I have to tell you my plan. Blaise knows about it too…" he ushered and they leaned in closer. He started whispering quickly to them.

Hermione wandered back to the Head Dorms. Harry told her that Dumbledore had called him through the mirror. He said the Dumbledore saw Draco in the Hall and went to their Dorms to get rest.

She said the password to the portraits (who were kissing passionately) and walked into the room. Draco came up to her in black jeans and a dark blue muscle shirt. Her eyes widened as she stared at the room in awe.

There was a table in the middle of the room. Its tablecloths were red and white. Candles were floating all over the room, including 3 that were on the table. The lights were dimmed and the curtains were opened to show the bright full moon. There were red rose petals all over the furniture.

It was beautifully romantic.

"Oh Draco it's beautiful!" she gasped.

"All for you love. Sorry for making you search for me. As you can see I was busy." He gestured to the room.

"It's lovely, but may I enquire as to the special occasion?" she asked.

"I thought we deserved a night of peace after the war…"

"Peace! You've probably been up all day trying to this! But it's beautiful Draco…"

"You've said that twice," he mocked being modest. "Let's have dinner." He insisted.

He guided her to the table and took out her chair for her sit down. Once she was seated comfortably he went to the other side and sat in his own chair. Then, an Indian dish appeared on the plate.

"Butter chicken!" she smiled. "How did you know it was my favorite?"

"I didn't know. It was my favorite." He said. He lifted his fork and knife and dug into his meal. Hermione thought he had good table manners as opposed to Ron. Then of course, everyone ate better than Ron. Men who didn't have proper table manners were an instant turn-off.

She settled her fork into the chicken, added some rice to it and dipped it into her mouth. The taste was delicious.

"Draco this chicken is so tasty." She said after she swallowed it.

"It should! I stayed up all day making it!"

"Really!" she asked incredulously.

"Nah…I asked the House-elves for it."

"Nicely I hope."

"Yes Hermione, and I also gave them 2 galleons each. I guess it was worth it. But then, even buying a million galleon piece of chicken is worth it, if it's for you." He said.

She blushed.

"I love you Hermione." He said.

And he meant it.

His eyes showed it.

It was that sparkly blue color that was there when they first made love.

She could tell that he was going to do something special that she would never forget her entire life.

"I love you too Draco." She said.

With that he got out of his chair and put one knee on the floor. He took her hand.

"Hermione I love you with all my life. We've lived together for a year now and we both know what the other is like. I have been most happy since you have been with me and my life is almost complete-"

Hermione was on the verge of tears and listening to his words was so flattering. A tear dropped onto his hand.

"-but what would make it absolutely complete is by staying together forever. Hermione, will you make me the happiest man in the world? Will you marry me?" he concluded fearfully.

"Oh Draco! Yes! Of course I will!" she cried.

He grinned happily and wiped off her tear with his thumb and she knocked him to the ground by hugging him. They kissed lovingly and softly.

"Good! Now I can give you this." He couldn't stop smiling. He reached into his pocket and brought out a small velvet blue box.

He opened it and Hermione gasped as she saw the ring. It was a heart shaped diamond with small amethyst circles surrounding it. Sapphires were encrusted into the golden band of the ring.

He held out her hand and slipped the ring onto her finger. She threw her hands around him and kissed him roughly.

Then she pulled away from him and got up. "This would be the perfect time! I'll be back in a few Draco." She said and ran to her room.

He lay on the floor, confused.

END OF CHAPTER

Author's note: Well that is another chapter done. I'm waiting for my parents right now and I'm listening to 'take it to the floor' by B2K. Ever heard of it?

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