A/N: It was really hard to follow chapter 8 because I really was clueless as to what I wanted to do to lead it up to the ball, so hopefully this was alright. To any point, I got it done since you're reading it now. I am thrilled that everyone loves my story so far because I'm enjoying writing it. It's amazing to have control of what happens to the story and then finding out that he way you've expressed it makes others want more. Hurrah.
Thank you for all the sweet reviews. They psyched me up and the reason why I am trying to get more and more chapters out on here soon! So thanks to each one of you.
To answer a question "Who are the matchmakers?" this will be revealed later. You'll see.
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Chapter 9: Harry and Ron to the rescue?
Draco still concentrated while staring into the blue stormy water while silence was growing to an uncomfortable state. Hermione sighed, she was enjoying this but now it's just not that great. The silence needed to be killed. Situations need to be resolved.
At that moment Harry, Ginny, Ron and the second year Hufflepuff girl Teri, were all walking down to the lake for a double date afternoon. Harry carried Hot Chocolate while Ron had blankets. As they rounded the corner their eyes landed on Draco and Hermione. Harry and Ron looked at each other seeing that it was a moment where Hermione was feeling a bit stressed or in a state that isn't going over so well. They promised her that they'd be there when she'd need it and at this moment, it looked like it was needed.
"We'll be right back. Here's the blankets and hot chocolate, set it up, we need to check something out"
Harry handed to Ginny and she nodded in acceptance knowing what they were going to do. She turned around to Teri and handed her the hot chocolate while she set the blankets down on the ground.
Harry and Ron walked over slowly but not in a sneaky way so that they could be heard. Hermione heard them first. Draco was in his own world for the moment. She turned around seeing the two boys standing up before them.
"Harry! Ron! What are you doing here?"
"Just checking up on you and the ferret, things going well?" Ron eyed Draco who was starting to turn towards them. Instantly Ron noticed the annoyed face Draco had. Obviously the Antantrum wasn't working or only worked for matches.
"Everything is fine, a bit weird being on the Antantrum and all but over all it's alright. Draco and I were just watching the water off on the lake. It's beautiful."
"Do you both want to join us over there on the top of the hillside?" pointed Harry to Ginny and Teri
"No Potter. We're fine where we are."
"You sure Malfoy?"
"Yes boy wonder. I'm sure. I just was thinking. Besides Hermione and I were going to be on our way for a dinner for two. So if you don't mind. Say your goodbyes." Draco stood up pulling out his wand zapping the blanket away. Then he looked to Hermione who looked confused due to this plan never revealed to her.
"Malfoy, since when did we pl-"
"Don't worry about it Granger, just say bye to Potter we need to be on our way." He said a bit duller to her since he had to act he were on the Antantrum.
Hermione sighed and nodded. "Thanks for the invite, but we did have a dinner planned. I'll see you two at the ball." She smiled and looked over to Draco who was basically motionless but a hint of annoyance was shown.
"Alright, lets go Malfoy." She said looking back towards him. Draco nods and they walk back side by side to the common room.