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Chapter 8: Just meeting an old acquaintance for dinner….

Harry, Ron and Hermione sat down and ate brunch. At first everyone was incredibly quiet. Then Ron started tapping his plate with his fork. The sound was so annoying. Harry stopped eating. Hermione continued to eat as if she didn't mind. Harry was pissed now. "Will you quit it Ron!"

Ron stopped the tapping. Hermione stopped eating. They were both looking at Harry. "Sorry mate. It's just that it's so quiet. It's kinda creepy…" Then they started eating again.

Then all of the sudden Harry and Ron stopped, looked at Hermione and asked the same question at the same time. "Why are you meeting Malfoy?"

Hermione froze. She looked at them and spoke. "It's really none of your business." She then started eating again.

They both started eating again as well. But Harry couldn't help but think. 'Is she doing this to get back at me? Is she doing this just to annoy me? Is she even mad at me? Is she trying to make me jealous or something? Oh, Merlin…we're not even going out and I'm thinking these crazy things!'

His thoughts were interrupted by the voice of Ron. Ron was waving his hand in front of Harry's face and Hermione was looking at him with a concerned look. "Mate, you alright?"

Harry immediately snapped back to reality. "Yeah. I'm fine. I was just thinking."

Hermione then stood up. "Well, I'm done." She made her way out.

Harry stood up as well. "I'm done too." He left and went upstairs.

When Ron was left all alone in the kitchen, he smiled and shook his head. "This is gonna be interesting…"

…..

Time passed quickly, and now, it was six. Both the boys waited downstairs as Hermione was getting dressed. Both Harry and Ron were pacing. They didn't like the idea of Hermione going out with Malfoy. Then, the doorbell rang. Harry and Ron looked at each other. Harry glared at him. "I'm not answering the door! I might punch him before he even gets in!" The doorbell rang again.

"Will someone get the door, please!" Hermione yelled.

After Harry and Ron glared at each other for fifteen seconds, Harry finally decided to open the door. When he did, there stood a very handsome, smiling Draco Malfoy. "Hi! I'm here to take Hermione out for dinner." He peaked around. "So, is she ready?"

"Sorry I took so long!"

Harry, Ron and Draco turned towards Hermione. She was walking down the stairs. Harry was gaping at her. 'She looks beautiful...' Hermione was wearing a black, satin cocktail dress and black stiletto sandals. Her curly hair was pulled up. A few strands were loose, which Harry thought, made her look elegant. Her make up was very light. Draco smiled. "That's all right. I actually just got here." Harry moved aside as Hermione walked out the door. Hermione and Draco linked arms. "You look stunning."

Hermione smiled. "So do you."

They then started walking through the drive way. Harry followed them. "'Mione, what time will you be home?"

"Not sure." She responded.

"Will you be long?"

"I don't know."

"Hermione—"

They stopped and Draco turned around and faced Harry. "Look, Harry, Hermione will be fine. She won't be long. I assure that she'll be home before eleven." Hermione and Draco started walking again. He led her to his car and opened the passenger seat for her. When she got in, he quickly walked to the driver's seat and got in.

Harry watched the silver BMW speed away. He slowly walked back in the house. Ron was pacing in the living room. "Well?"

"He said she'd be home before eleven…" He then plopped down on the couch.

"Eleven?" Ron stopped pacing and ran to the closet.

Harry watched him. "Ron, what are you doing?"

"We're going to follow them." He then tossed Harry's coat towards him and put on his own. "We'll use my enchanted car."

Harry stood up. "Are you serious! If we get caught, what would Hermione think!"

Ron smirked and headed towards the door. "We'll just have to be careful then. We obviously don't want to get caught."

As soon as Ron got out the door, Harry ran after him. 'Someone's got to make sure he doesn't get into trouble!' When Harry caught up to Ron, he started to think. "Hey Ron….?"

"Yeah?"

"Since when did you have an enchanted car?"

Ron used his wand to get the garage door open. "It's new. I saw it last night, and I just had to have it! So I ordered for one while I was at Lavender's house. They sent it this afternoon while you were napping. Beautiful, isn't it?"

Harry stared at the car in front of him. It was a blue Peugot convertible. All shiny and everything. It still even had the new car scent.

Ron got in the driver's seat. "So, top down or up?"

Harry ran to the car and sat down at the passenger's seat. "Top down, duh!" He said excitedly. They flew and finally caught up to Draco's car. "Do you think they can still see us?"

Ron smiled and pushed a button. "Not anymore!" The car became invisible. Draco's car stopped in front of a very expensive looking restaurant. They both got out the car and into the restaurant. They had valet parking. They had a seat near the window. "Perfect. We just have to park in front of the restaurant and watch them."

…In the restaurant…

"Thank you." Draco said as the waiter walked away.

When they were alone, they started to talk. "So, what's going on Draco?"

Draco suddenly got nervous. "Hermione…you know I've been dating Ginny for quite a long time…and we've been hiding for quite a long time…"

Hermione's left eyebrow raised. "What are you trying to say?"

Draco got even more nervous. "Well, I, uh, was thinking of coming clean…you know, tell the Weasleys about us…"

Hermione became even more curious. "Why the sudden urge to come clean?"

Draco stared at his now slightly empty plate. "I'm thinking of proposing."

Hermione's jaw dropped. She smiled and put her right hand on her chest breathing a little harder. "Oh my God…" Draco wasn't sure if he was supposed to be happy or not. He wasn't even sure if Hermione was going to laugh or simply be happy for him. "I'm so happy for you guys!"

Draco grinned ear to ear. "Thank you! I was pretty scared that you'd freak out!" He caught the waiter's eye and gestured for the check. "Let's go get her a ring now!" He said as he stood up and paid the waiter.

He then grabbed Hermione's hand as she stood up. "Is there even a store still open?"

He was practically dragging her out the door. "Yes there is! I asked this guy to keep his store open. I found all his work perfect! But I want to pick the most perfect ring for Ginny. I need your opinion."

Hermione and Draco stayed quiet as they walked outside. They didn't want anyone to hear their plans. You never know if someone from the Daily Prophet is just around. The media of the Wizarding World always follows the members of the legendary Trio so they knew that there was a chance that someone was following them right now. When they got in the car they started talking again. "So, when are you proposing?"

Draco started the car. "Well, I was kinda thinking of tomorrow night." He then started driving.

Hermione laughed a little. "Why the big hurry?"

"You see, Ginny and I are going on a trip to Milan tomorrow. So I thought I'd make use of the very romantic atmosphere!" Draco said with a smile. They pulled over in front of a small jewelry store. "We're here!" He got out of the car and ran to the other side and let Hermione out. He's such a gentleman. She muttered a thank you and got out the car.

Harry and Ron silently followed them. They watched in horror as they saw Hermione walk into the jewelry store with Draco. Harry continued to stare. "Is she really getting in that store…?" They continued to watch Hermione and Draco check out the engagement rings. Then they just completely froze as they saw Draco pick up the ring the store clerk handed him.

…In the store…

"This is it! This is perfect!" Draco was grinning in complete satisfaction. He has believed to finally find the perfect ring for Ginny. It was a white-gold ring that had one square shaped diamond in the middle and a small ruby on each side. "Do me a favor, you and Ginny have the same finger size…could you try it on for me?" He knew this because Hermione and Ginny used to borrow each others stuff. Clothes, the ones that isn't too big for Ginny's chest, shoes, and jewelry.

"Sure." He slipped on the ring on Hermione's left finger.

Draco waited for her to say something. "Well?"

Hermione looked around it and checked if it had any flaws. She smiled as she slipped the ring off and carefully place it in Draco's right hand. "This is it. This is perfect."

Both the boys, who were still watching, sighed in relief as they saw Hermione return the ring. But then their jaws dropped as they watched Draco purchase the ring. "Crap!" They yelled at the same time. Harry was going to lose control. If Ron wasn't holding him back, he'd barge in there and drag Hermione home. Thank God, Ron was there.

Hermione and Draco were starting to head out the store. Harry and Ron started panic. They had to get back home before Hermione did or she'd know about their little escapade. Ron quickly started the car and flew. They raced against Draco's car. They got home first. Ron quickly parked the car. Both the boys ran up the stairs and put on their PJs. They then ran back down the stairs, sat down in the couch and turned on the television. Just in time, too.

They just heard Draco's car pull up. They heard a car door close and footsteps coming closer. The door opened and in came Hermione. She stopped and waved as Draco's car was starting to leave. She closed the door and walked towards the boys. "Hey guys! What did you do all night?"

The boys looked at each other and smiled. "Well, we just sat here and watched this movie." Ron said as he made a gesture towards the TV.

Hermione stared at the television. She glanced at the boys then looked at the TV again. "Discovery Channel's special on Animals in Labor?"

The boys became horrified. This was so gross. "Well, we were curious…." replied Ron. 'Nice save….'

Hermione glanced at the television screen while a giraffe was giving birth and shook her head as she silently laughed. "Well, I'm going upstairs to change. Maybe I'll join you guys in a few…do mind though if I change the channel?" The boys said it was ok in chorus. She then smiled and started walking towards the stairs.

Harry sat there, listening to the sound of Hermione's heels as she went up the stairs. Ron waited to hear the sound of the door close…ah. There it was. "So, Harry, now's your chance!"

Harry looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Chance for what?"

Ron grinned. "Ask her about the ring!"

"But she'll find out that we followed her!"

"Then think of something! Talk to her about anything!"

Harry sighed in defeat. He stood up and started walking towards the stairs. When he got to the top, he nervously walked towards the spiral stairs that lead to Hermione's room. He was finally in the library. He lifted his hand to knock on her door. When he did, he heard Hermione's muffled reply telling him to come in. He looked around the room. The dress she was wearing earlier was lying on the bed looking like she just tossed it there. Her shoes were on the floor. Harry could tell she just kicked them off.

He then saw Hermione. She was wearing a tight, pink baby-tee with a picture of a strawberry on it. She was also wearing tiny little shorts. Her hair went loose, no longer held up. She also had just washed her face, getting rid of the make up she was wearing earlier. Harry was hoping she wouldn't notice the tint of red on his cheeks. "Ooh! Harry I've got DVDs here somewhere… " She bent down and looked for something under her bed.

Harry tilted his head as she watched her bend over. 'Did her ass always look like that...? She is so hot…' Harry blushed even more.

Hermione then stood up carrying a box a DVDs. "So Harry, what do you want?" She said as she showed Harry the contents of the box.

Harry was still very distracted. "You…"

Hermione was still rummaging through the box. "I beg you pardon?"

Harry snapped back to reality. "Er…I mean what would you want to watch?"

Hermione raised a DVD. "Do you like 'Scary Movie'?"

Harry sat down next to Hermione. "I wouldn't know. I've never been aloud to go out, remember? I never got to watch movies."

Hermione looked at him apologetically. "I'm sorry…" She then smiled at him. "Ok, do you want to see a movie tomorrow?"

Harry smiled back at her. "I'd love to." Time suddenly froze. They sat there in silence, smiling at each other. Harry decided to break that silence. "So…what happened between you and Draco tonight?"

Hermione stood up and walked to her balcony. Harry followed her. They stood there, feeling the cool breeze and looking at the sky. "Can I tell you a secret?"

Harry suddenly felt nervous. 'Uh-oh…this seems to be going towards a bad direction…' "Sure. You can tell me anything, you know that, right?"

Hermione continued to stare and the sky, as if she was counting the stars. "Yeah…I know that. But this secret is different. Not only will it shock everyone, but I'm afraid that Ron will strangle me!"

'Oh Merlin…' Harry was getting even more nervous by the moment. "I won't tell him. You can trust me."

Hermione sighed and looked at him with a guilty smile. "I've been hiding something from you and Ron for a very, very long time…"

Harry stared at her. 'Please don't say that you and Draco have been secretly dating…' "Ok…go on…"

Hermione looked towards the sky again. "Harry…promise me you won't tell anyone…" She sighed. "Harry, Ginny and Draco have been secretly dating since fifth year. I've known for a very long time and been helping them sneak around…"

Harry gaped at her. "…huh?"

Hermione looked at him guiltily. "Tomorrow, he's going to propose to her."

Harry continued to stare. "…Say what?"

Ok! That's it for now…sorry I took so long to update. I didn't have a phone line and couldn't use the internet. But now I can! By the way please R&R! It motivates me…R&R please! Byeee:)