Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter, or any of the songs used in this chapter of this fanfiction. So don't sue me.

A/n- Here's the chapter you have all been waiting for, the Halloween Ball! I've been planning this one out for a while, so I hope you enjoy.

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The Halloween Ball

Draco fussed with his green robes as he waited for Hermione to come down. He didn't have a date for the ball and neither did she; this was all planned. He was simply going to escort her into the Hall. No one would suspect, except those who knew, that anything was between the two. They would simply be the Head Boy and Girl coming into the hall.

He checked his hair in the mirror in his room, as Hermione was occupying the bathroom. He rapped on the door loudly. "Are you almost done, we are going to be late!" he said annoyingly.

"Two more minutes, Draco. And don't be silly, we can't be late, we go into the hall first!" came
Hermione's voice.

He tapped his foot while he waited, and finally decided to wait in the common room. His steps echoed off the stone walls as he walked downstairs. He looked towards her door every five seconds to see if she was there. Finally, he heard the muffled footsteps.

Hermione appeared through the door, looking so beautiful Draco couldn't take his eyes off of her. Her dress was a red halter dress with silver sparkles on edges and top. Her hair was up in a fancy knot and looked (amazingly) not frizzy. She had put on make-up and lip gloss, which really brought out her eyes. Overall, Draco was impressed.

Hermione walked over to Draco and closed his mouth, which was open and gaping at her. She pressed her lips against hers in a light kiss and took his arm. Draco led the way out of their common room and down the hallways. On the marble staircase he stopped, once more to admire her appearance.

"You look…amazing, beautiful, I don't even know the word," he said sweetly. She smiled and continued their way down the stairs. The crowd parted at their arrival and they walked to the doors. Professor McGonagall nodded in their direction and got the attention of the students by sending up a serious of red sparks which cracked in the air.

When the talking died down, Professor McGonagall spoke. "Welcome to the Halloween Ball, presented to you by this years' Heads and prefects." There was a polite round of clapping. "The Head Boy and Girl will open the Ball with a dance. Then the feast will occur, and then the ball. Heads, if you will proceed."

Draco and Hermione stepped through the open doors and a beautiful sight met their eyes. Their great plans were now there, in real life, in front of them. The dancing floor was cleared, and there were small tables set up like in the Yule Ball. Draco led Hermione to the dance floor. There was Muggle music playing today because the Weird Sisters were on tour in Brazil this year. The music was being blared out of ordinary muggle speakers that Dumbledore had somehow got to work.

Hermione placed her arms around his neck and he placed his hands on her lower back. They moved slowly to the music.

Guess you never really know
Just what you've got
'Til you finally realize
She could be gone
I know that I've been taking you for granted
For the longest time
All you wanted
Was someone who really cares
And I didn't even
Notice you were there
I promise that I'll never ever
Make that same mistake not twice

Draco had no idea who sung the song or what it was called. All he knew was that it reminded him a little bit of himself and Hermione. As the lyrics went on he saw Hermione was thinking the same thing.

That was then
This is now
Took some time to come around
All I wanna do
Is try again
Show you how
I know that it's all about
Givin' attention to you
I was a fool for way too long
What you wanted, could not see
That was then
This is now
Took some time to figure out
Love is all you need

Draco sighed and listened more closely. He was very aware of his hands sliding farther down her back and caught them before they went too far. Nobody can see us together, he reminded himself.

You're always my priority
And I wanna give you more
Than all the love you need
Took a little time
But now you know I finally see
That you're my world (yeah)

I never want our love to fade ready, willing
And I'm gonna do whatever it takes
No I'm never gonna let it all slip away
'Cause you're my girl, yes you are

(That Was then, by Jesse McCartney)

After that Draco felt almost miserable. He couldn't even spend the night with his girlfriend. The song ended and he felt her slide away from him. He went to a table and sat down with Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle.

"Dunno why you're looking so miserable mate, you finally got away from that mudblood," Blaise said. Pansy took his hand and led him to the dance floor where there was a fast song going on. He forced a smile onto his face. Pansy began 'grinding' with him, and he saw Hermione's eyes on the back of his head. He felt even worse.

He finally escaped from Pansy to get himself a drink. Hermione was there also and talking to Harry. She looked at him and then quickly looked away. He edged closer to her and pretended to be getting a pasty.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. She nodded and pretended to be listening to Harry, but Draco knew she was thinking about him. He walked back to his table and ate some food that was on his plate. He didn't dance for a long time, but when the same singer came on that had played the first song, he went over to ask Hermione to dance.

"A dance Ms. Head Girl?" he said, sneering slightly. Harry gave him an approving look and Hermione responded with a simple "Fine."

They wrapped each other in their arms and moved slowly to the music again. Hermione didn't really look at him at all, maybe she was still angry about earlier, or maybe she didn't want people getting the wrong idea. Or the right idea. The chorus of the song ended and Draco listened to the rest of the song. The song was almost done, they had come on late.

You can just be yourself,
'Cause I don't want nobody else.
All of your secrets are safe with me.
For the kind of love you can trust,
For more than just a crush,
Baby, won't you just come to me

Let me be the one,
Telling you it's alright
Sharing the smiles and tears you cry.
Let me be the one,
Loving you when you're weak.
For all of the strength you need,
You can come to me.


When I got you in my arms
Say it's where you wanna be (where you wanna be, yeah)
'Cause girl I'm down on my knees
Promising my heart oh, my heart

(Come to me, by Jesse McCartney)

Hermione had tears in her eyes at the end of the song and rushed out of Draco's grasp. Draco dropped his gaze of her and sulked off. He wished he could tell people about them, so he could dance all night with her. Blaise and Pansy were coming off the floor from dancing too.

"Why were you dancing with Granger?" Pansy spat at him.

"Thought it would be polite. Show a bit of house unity, you know. That's all, don't worry Pansy."

"We get to dance now!" Pansy shrieked and dragged him off to the dance floor. Draco spent the next hour being flirted with by Pansy and danced with. It was very annoying and Hermione was looking sulky. He sighed and shrugged off Pansy telling her he had to go the bathroom. He mouthed the words, "Bathroom, now!" to Hermione.

He walked over to the doors and out into the entrance hall. He walked over to where there was a girls and boys bathroom and waited for Hermione. She appeared seconds later, her lips looking a bit swollen to Draco.

"You wanted me?" she said.

"Yeah, I saw you looking kind of out of it over there…" he said, concerned. "Are you angry with me? I'll stop dancing, Pansy dragged me over there, it wasn't my idea, I swear."

"It's not that, I don't care. Actually, I do care, but it's not that really. I…well…I didn't do it, Draco, I swear…" she said uneasily.

"Who kissed you?" he said lazily.

"Terry Boot. I shoved him off of me but he is quite strong, Draco. Listen, I'm sorry."

"As long as you didn't kiss back, I'm fine with it. I deserve it…" he said.

"No way, if anything, you get a reward. I don't know anyone who would want Pansy grinding with them," she said while laughing. She strode out of sight as Draco finished laughing at her comment.

Draco headed back to the ball where he was eagerly joined by a very excited Pansy, who was telling him all about who danced with whom and the new school couples, all of which seriously bored Draco. She seemed most excited by the prospect of dancing with him again, but he said he was too tired. She gave him a peck on the lips and walked off. Draco wiped his lips off with his robes' sleeve. Blaise was sniggering on the other side of the table. Draco shot him a look.

The rest of the ball zoomed by in a whirl of people dancing, drinking and laughing. Hermione, Draco noticed, didn't dance with anyone else either. Pansy yawned and told Draco she was going to bed early; she didn't care to see him dancing the last dance with a mudblood. Draco got up, sneaked over behind Hermione, and tapped her. He urged her to follow him.

When they were on the far side of the Hall, Draco put a spell on her to make her resemble Pansy. "Noo!" she shrieked in Pansy's voice. "I don't want to look like this-"she said but was cut off by Draco's lips. Panting she pulled back. No one had noticed them.

"Let's dance, Pansy," he said. He laughed and she followed him. They reached the dance floor where couples were dancing. They had to side step a few couples who were grinding and moving very fast. "Grind with me," he whispered. She looked hesitant.

Baby grind with me
Relax your mind take your time with me
I love you deeper if you cry for me
Now come and kiss me till yo body gets weak
Just grind with me baby
Grind with me
Relax your mind take your time with me
I love you deeper if you cry for me
Now come and kiss me till yo body gets weak
Just grind with me baby

(Grind with me, by Pretty Ricky)

She wasn't as good as Pansy, he had to admit, but it wasn't like he wanted Pansy near him anyways. After a while he got tired and they sat down. He took the charm off of her so she could talk to her friends. His friends had gone off to bed as well. Not many Slytherins were left, just some of the younger kids who had never been to a dance here before. He was barely listening to their conversation, and when Hermione dragged him up onto the floor, he regained his composure.

Their final song was perfect; all of the other couples joined them halfway through. Draco could see Potter dancing with Weasley and Ron with that strange girl Luna Lovegood. When the song ended, he didn't want to let go, but he did anyways.

Hermione and Draco found their way back upstairs and into the common room. The wall clock chimed 12:00; midnight. Hermione looked tired but Draco brought her into his arms. "The after party," he reminded her.

"I'm too tired," she moaned.

"We can sleep. My bed," he said. Her smile faded. She suddenly became stern, like she was scolding a young child.

"We are not, Draco. We are not participating in any sexual activities," she said. Draco almost laughed out loud. Actually, he did. He burst out laughing. Hermione gave him a nasty look.

"Did I say anything about that at all Hermione?" he said slyly.

"No, you didn't, I just assumed…"

"Exactly, you assumed. You promised me, so come up to my room and sleep. The bed is big enough for the two of us," he said.

"No. Tomorrow you get your party. For now, I'm going to bed."

Hermione stalked up her staircase and slammed her door shut. Draco gloomily went up his staircase and stripped down to his boxers and climbed into his bed. But he was struck by a quick thought. He threw on a t-shirt from his trunk and sneaked into the bathroom. He opened Hermione's door slowly and saw that her candle was already out.

He snuck up to her and climbed into her bed. He snuggled close to her. She awoke with a start and shrieked. Draco quickly kissed her to shut her up before she woke up the whole castle. She sunk into the kiss and Draco was reminded of all the times he had upset her. A year ago, he had never thought he would be lying in bed next to Hermione kissing her. He would have thought he was crazy.

Draco hadn't noticed what he had been doing and noticed he was dangerously close to taking off her shirt. He moved his hands back to her hair. She settled back down onto her pillow. Draco rolled off of her.

"You didn't have to stop," she said, snuggling up against to his side.

"Yes I did, I was going too far."

"If you were too far I would have stopped you, Draco."

"That could have turned into something Hermione, you know me."

"Nothing is closer to that then sleeping in the same bed as you."

"Yeah, you're right, but still. Well ok then Ms. I'm-not-ready-for-that-Draco, next time I will go that far. But not tonight, I'm tired," he said lazily. "And stop tensing every time I get close to you, I'm not drunk, I'm not going to do anything to you." Hermione laughed.

The last sounds that came from them were the occasional rustling of the sheets to become comfortable and the deep breathing of them sleeping.

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"Ohmygod." That was what awoke Draco the next morning from his nice sleep. Hermione was sitting straight up in the bed, looking from Draco to herself in horror. "We didn't…"

"Of course not. Will you go back to sleep, it's the crack of dawn," he said sleepily. He lay back down onto the pillow. Hermione got out of bed, grabbed a book off of her bookcase and began reading, after lying back down next to Draco. He snaked his arm around her shoulders and looked at what she was reading. After a few tense minutes, he spoke up.

"Do you want me to leave?"

"Want you to leave? No. But I do want to get changed, so could you please?"

"You can change in front of me, I really don't mind…" he said, not really thinking about what he said.

"You may not mind, but I do. Out!" she demanded. He got up groggily and left.

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A/n- this was by far the most fun to write. I liked this chapter, and as you can see, Hermione and Draco get a bit closer… Reviews are, as always, appreciated.

Reviews! Actually…review…I'm sulking.

Greenday409- Thanks, I appreciate it! Hope you like this chapter as well.