A/N: Sorry for the delay! My computer was down and it was being dumb...so sorry. Lot's of HUGE things going on here...
Disclaimer: I own nothing..cept for the plot and the new characters..Thalia and Jacques
Quintessence
Ch 19 Christmas Ball
Today was the day of the dance, and everybody was getting antsy, anticipating the final dance of the year before Christmas holidays.
Hermione was sitting in the common room, doing some last minute homework before getting ready. She was indulged in homework, not hearing anything else going on around her until...
"HERMIONE!" came a shrill voice.
Hermione jumped a few feet in the air, dropping her parchment and spilling her ink.
"'Mione! We have to get ready! Why are you doing homework on the day of the dance? Get your arse off of the couch, we have to get ready. We only have 4 hours!" Ginny cried, vanishing the spilt ink and helping Hermione off the couch.
"Listen to Weaselette baby, get ready. I expect your beautiful self waiting for me at 7 o'clock," Draco smirked.
"Draco..."
"Go," he pointed to her bedroom door, kissing her on the cheek as he passed by.
Hermione sighed dramatically and trudged up the stairs behind Ginny.
They walked inside Hermione's room and Ginny dumped the contents of her duffel bag onto the bed.
"Did you bring the whole bloody cosmetics store? And what's this? Lingerie!" Hermione screamed.
"Well, I thought..since most people..you know, after the dance, since you obviously don't have any, well yea," Ginny stammered.
"Ginny! I don't need this, thank you very much," Hermione blushed, tossing the undergarments into a corner of her room.
"Fine by me, I'm not 'gonna be the one shagging in briefs," Ginny cringed.
"I do not, Ginerva Weasley!"
"Whatever you say, 'Mione. Now let's get changing. Get out your dress!" Ginny squealed, clapping her hands together.
"Hold on a sec," Hermione walked into her closet and came out with her dress.
"Go shower and I'll be waiting out here with makeup. I'll go after I do your makeup and hair, got it?"
Hermione nodded and walked into the bathroom with a towel, sweats and a t-shirt. She wasn't going to change into her dress right away.
She stepped out of the shower and slipped on her oversized t-shirt and her sweats. She walked out with the towel on her head, sitting on her bed.
"Ginny?" Hermione asked.
Ginny peeked her head out Hermione's closet, "Just looking at some of your clothes. 'Mione, you really need an upgrade!"
Hermione blushed, "Just come out here and do my makeup please. I want to get ready on time, I was late for the other dance."
"I'm coming, I'm coming."
"Now, what to do with you..." Ginny trailed off, picking up random colored blushes and lipsticks.
"You lucky bastard!You get to bring 'Lil Granger as your date?" Blaise slapped him on the back.
"No picturing her in your mind, mate, I want your brain on the ground," Draco smirked.
"I don't know, that's 'gonna be kind of hard," he sighed dramatically.
Draco just shook his head and laughed.
"Have you guys gone all the way yet? 'Cause if you have, she's probably quite the little vixen in bed, ain't she?" Blaise asked.
"No, we haven't, she's not ready. God knows, I'm ready," Draco groaned.
"Hey..Hey..Hey," Blaise made a disgusted face.
"Eew! Man, you have to clean up your brain, for Merlin's sake."
"At least I have the freedom to imagine, Granger's got you on a tight whip man, no escaping that one."
Draco just chuckled, straightening out his tie in the mirror.
"Granger must swing the other way if she hasn't jumped you yet," Blaise laughed.
"You must to?" Draco smirked.
"Trust me, girls are way to fine to just go for...you," Blaise cringed.
"There is nothing wrong with me. I'll see you later, I have to pick up my hot date."
"Give her a kiss for me too!" Blaise screamed as Draco left.
Draco stood in the common room, waiting for Hermione. 'She takes so long,' he thought. 'It better be worth it.'
"Draco?" a timid voice called out.
Draco turned around and his breath hitched. He saw Hermione standing on the stairs. She was wearing a deep blue gown that was fitted until her waist, then it flared out. Not too much, but just enough to make her look like she was gliding. The dress had rhinestones randomly placed on it, making her glow in the light. Her hair was in soft curls, cascading down her back. The dress was strapless, leaving her shoulders bare. She had a diamond necklace adorning her collarbone, and pearl white earrings. She blushed slightly as Draco looked her up and down.
"Hermione...you look..b-b-b-beautiful" Draco stammered.
"Thank you," she gave a small smile. Draco extended his arm and Hermione looped hers with his. He lead her down the hall and towards the Great Hall.
Once they got there, Draco stopped and turned around, facing Hermione. He leaned down, giving her a soft kiss on the lips. Hermione sighed and leaned her head on his chest.
"So, are you ready?" Draco asked, looking down at Hermione.
Hermione sighed, "Let's do it."
Draco opened the doors, and motioned for Hermione to walk in. He caught up to her and snaked his arm around her waist. Hermione held Draco's hand in front of her, scanning the hall. She saw Ron and gave a small smile. Ron sighed and discretely pointed towards Harry. Hermione looked and saw him scowling. She sighed and shook her head, giggling slightly. Once they reached an empty table, Draco pulled the chair out for Hermione and then sat in front of her.
"This is nice, and to think we planned it," Draco chuckled.
"You're pretty good with the romance thing."
"Of course, I am," Draco replied arrogantly.
"Your ego is so inflated," Hermione giggled.
Hermione then looked again and took in her surroundings. There were small two person tables adorning the outer edge of the hall, candles lit on them. Small red candles floated above the hall, making it glow. There was a huge dance floor in the middle, where students were dancing. At the head table sat all the teachers, observing each student carefully. The doors had red and green decorations up and down them, giving a festive air.
Hermione then saw a pair of legs in front of her and looked up. There stood Draco, smiling, his hand outstretched for Hermione to take. Hermione laced her fingers with Draco's and he pulled her up. They walked over to the dance floor.
"May I have this dance?" Draco asked, bowing slightly.
Hermione giggled, "Yes, you may."
Draco then pulled her into his embrace, his hands around her waist. She snaked her arms around his neck and they swayed slowly, side to side.
Hermione looked around at the various couples. She saw Lavender with some Ravenclaw boy. Ron was dancing with the new girl, Thalia. She smiled softly at him when he looked her way. He just raised his eyebrows and nudged his head towards Thalia. Hermione laughed. 'He'll never change.'
Hermione sighed. "What's wrong?" Draco asked, obviously concerned.
"Nothing. This is perfect. This whole dance, I really can't believe all of this is happening."
"Hey, you deserve it."
"But still, this seems so perfect. I would have never imagined myself with you," Hermione giggled.
Draco just shook his head as he laughed, "And you think I would have gone out with the likes of you a few months ago?"
"Hey," said Hermione, clearly offensed.
"Just joking. But what's wrong about everything going the way you want?"
"It just seems too perfect."
"But wouldn't that be a good thing?" Draco asked.
"Sure, but I just have a bad feeling."
"You're not breaking up with me are you?"
"No! No, I'm just saying that I've never had so many great things going for me at once. I hope it lasts," she sighed.
"Yeah, me too," Draco leaned his chin on her head, swaying slightly. Hermione wriggled from his grasp and looked him in the eyes, her arms still around his waist.
"What?"
"Want to go outside? I'm beginning to think our dance wasn't as lively as we thought it would be," Hermione giggled.
"Remember what happened last time we went outside during our dance?" Draco asked, head down.
'Well, why don't you go have a talk with your father,' Hermione replied, sighing.
They heard a rustle behind them.
'There's no need,' said a deep voice.
Draco gasped, and threw himself in front of Hermione.
'I never knew you could betray me like this. I thought you wanted to be apart of the Dark side. And with a mudblood? How dare you disgrace the family name. A name the Malfoy's before you have tried so hard to polish. The Dark Lord won't be pleased. Now if you'll excuse me mudblood, I have some matters to discuss with my son,' Lucius drawled.
'GO, Hermione, go to the castle, inform Madame Pomfrey that I'll be there in a while. Go!' he whispered into her ear.
Hermione took off faster than lightning, wanting to inform a teacher right away.
'Now, son, I hope you learn a lesson from this little meeting. CRUCIO!Lucius yelled at the top of his lungs.
Draco fell on the ground, whimpering in pain. He dared not scream, he's learned that it doesn't help.
Draco blinked, shaking his head.
"I wouldn't ever forget that, Draco. How about upstairs?" Hermione suggested.
"Sure," Draco shrugged. He grabbed her hand and lead her out of the Great Hall. He walked them up to their room. When they walked inside, Hermione turned around and started kissing Draco intensely. Draco kissed back with as much force. Soon enough, Hermione and Draco were snogging on the bed, Draco shirtless, and Hermione dressless.
Draco stopped and looked down at Hermione, "You're so beautiful."
Hermione blushed and turned away. Draco cupped her cheek and turned her face towards his. He leaned down and placed an innocent kiss on her lips.
"Hermione, are you ready?"
Hermione leaned up and placed her lips at his ear, "I'm all yours."
"Are you sure? Are you just giving in, or do you honestly want to?"
"Take me, Draco."
That night Hermione gave herself to Draco. (A/N: For all of you who wanted an explanation in full detail, go read an M rated story. This is not an adult fic! Pervs!)
Hermione awoke the next day, tangled in a mess of sheets, her legs intertwined with Draco's. She turned her head only to find Draco sleeping soundly. She smiled slightly, remembering she now belonged to him. With that thought, her eyes closed slowly, engulfing herself in a deep sleep.
Draco awoke a few minutes later to find Hermione curled next to him, sleeping. He kissed her forehead lightly. Her eyes fluttered slightly. Draco then kissed her nose and her lips, lingering for a while. Hermione opened her eyes and gave a small smile. Draco shifted his body so he was facing Hermione. He brushed stray hairs from her face, smiling. Hermione placed a kiss on his cheek and pulled away. She got up, wrapping the bed sheet around her.
"Where are you going?" Draco asked from the bed.
"To take a shower. You don't expect me to lay in bed all day, now do you?" Hermione giggled.
"I was hoping..."
"Your expectations are too high Mr. Malfoy. I'm tired from before, I think a shower would help."
"But sleeping helps, too."
"You wouldn't let me sleep if I went back to bed."
"You got me there," Draco sighed. He got up, slipping on boxers. He then walked over to Hermione, embracing her in a tight hug.
"Do you want to go out today? Maybe do something?" Draco asked, looking down at her.
"And do what?" she smiled.
"I don't know...explore Hogsmeade?"
"Wait...what day is it?" Hermione asked unexpectedly.
"Yesterday was Sunday...so it must be...OH, MY GOD, ITS MONDAY!" Draco cried dashing for the bathroom. She then heard a crash and a loud thud. She walked over to the bathroom and placed her head against the door.
"Draco...you really must be wasted. Its Sunday today. Now get out of that bathroom before I'm forced to use magic," Hermione smirked as she knocked on the door.
Draco walked out of the bathroom, running his hand through his hair, "You mean to tell me I slipped on your bath wash shit just so you now tell me it's Sunday!"
"Yes," Hermione giggled.
"Why you little..." he grinned. He sauntered over to her, placing his hands at her waist. All of a sudden, he started tickling her. Hermione doubled over, walking backwards toward the bed. Draco fell on top of her, tickling every part he could reach of her.
"Draco, stop!" Hermione cried, gasping for air.
"Never!" he smirked, placing a kiss on her lips.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw something move in the back of the room. Hermione turned to Draco, shaking him slightly.
"Draco?" she whispered.
Draco looked at her, and saw pure fright in her eyes.
"What's...th-th-that?" Hermione pointed.
"Wha-?" Draco turned around, and stopped midsentence.
"Hello, Draco," said a cold voice.
Hermione screamed, and soon was enveloped in quiet darkness.
A/N: Hey guys! I hope you liked this chapter..Part of the fight sequence is going to happen here..I'll be going from wherever Hermione is, back to the castle, throughout the next few chapters. Please bear with me..these sequences are hard to write. I expect 20 reviews BEFORE i update. I updated earlier before because it was christmas and i was being nice. but now i wont unless i get 20, got it?