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A/N i know in this chapter you would really kill me...i knew it...its not very happy...i'm sorry...i'm just following my chapter schedule...i'm also sorry if its already late because i have so many long quizzes...this past few days...i'm glad it was over!college life is so hard! i was supposed to post this chapter two hours ago but...i'm so attached to k-zone(a magazine here)...that features the fourth film of hp...and the next book...which is the half-blood prince...sorry...cant get enough of that mag...
Chapter 22: Halloween Masquerade Ball Prt. 2
"Mia, stay still!" Ginny said applying black mascara to Hermione's eyes. It's already six in the evening and they weren't finish dressing up. At last, Hermione's make up was finish. Ginny looked at her beastie through the mirror and was astounded.
Mia looks so magnificent. Her eyes wore eye shadow, some eyeliner and mascara…all in black. Gemstones forming a little butterfly were located at the side of her right eye. Powder-shine blush-on on her cheeks and pink pussy lip gloss on her lips. Her hair was in a tight bun with a white rose tucked in the right corner.
It was simple but she looks so radiant. As the bushy bookworm before she now became a wonderful and elegant lady. She stood up and thanked her best friend. "Thank you so much, beastie."
"No problem. Can I look at you for another time?" Hermione nods and moves apart from Ginny. Ginny looked at Hermione's gown. It was the perfect gown for this Ball. It's a black corset with red silk braided ribbons at the back that show off her cleavage and breast. Her skirt was connected to the corset and falls down to the floor, that covers up her glass high-heels with real diamonds on the straps. The skirt was also black but with red streaks at the end.
"There's only one thing missing…" She goes to the shopping bags they bought from Hogsmeade and picks a black rectangular box. She opened it and gave the content to Hermione. Hermione accepts it and then she puts it on her face. It was the mask they bought from a thrift shop in Hogsmeade. It was covered with red glitters and they thought it goes along with the gown, so they ended up buying it.
"Perfecto! Now, you go."
"But, how about you? You're not yet dress. It's already six-fifteen. Do you want me to help you get ready?" Ginny raised her hands to stop Hermione. "No, I'll be fine. I'll do it myself. You have to go now, Cinderella. Or else the clock will end!"
"Hey, I'm not Cinderella. I can party until midnight." Hermione said walking towards the door. "Goodbye."
"Goodbye!"
Hermione was getting nervous. She was now at the backstage, the professors' dinning table was transformed into a huge stage for the band. It's already seven and people were starting to fill up the whole Great Hall. She looked at it, it was so beautiful. There were maroon, green, light blue and yellow silk tables representing each House at the sides. There were two cocktail counters beside the tables. The huge dance floor was made of varnished vermillion wood. The candles at the ceiling were each placed on a mini sorting hat.
From the ceiling she looked down then saw three figures entered the Great Hall. They wore all black suits. The only difference was they differ in color on their polo shirt underneath. The guys on the left and right wore silk viridian shirts. The guy on the left has glitter dark brown mask with gold sequins at the sides while the guy on the right has glitter navy blue mask with silver sequins around the eye hole and at the sides.
But, what caught Hermione's attention the most was the guy at the middle. His silk polo shirt was blood-scarlet. His mask is matched with his silk polo shirt with black little stars dotted in it and his black Italian shoes were so shiny.
She looked down and became sad. She realized something; the guy in the middle was Draco. Hermione puts away her thought about him and became nervous when she saw Professor Dumbledore walking to the middle of the stage to begin the ceremony while Draco walks towards the backstage on the other side.
"Attention, everyone!" The people in the Great Hall turned to him. "Thank you for coming here this evening. I'm happy to see you all. I just want to say, enjoy the night and let the Halloween Masquerade Ball begin!" The people clapped and cheered. "Now, for the first dance, let's give the floor to our Heads. Draco Malfoy and Hermione Kailyn Granger."
With that, they both walk, eyes on the crowd, to Professor Dumbledore. Professor Dumbledore step backward to make sure Draco and Hermione see each other. He leans in to them. "You can now, face each other." Draco and Hermione looked at each other at the same time.
Hermione was calm. She was glad she saw Draco before this. But, there was something different. He looked so…strikingly handsome. While on the other hand, Draco was amazed. Her eyes, her hair, her body…everything…was beautiful. She's like an angel that has came down from heaven.
Draco step forward and gave her his hands. "Can I ask you to dance with me?" he said, smoothly. Hermione glides her shaking hands to his. Draco, still holding her hands, steps down the mini stairs of the stage and brings her to the dance floor.
He placed her right hand to his shoulders, his left hand to her waist and their remaining hands clasp together. He moved closer, looking down to her while she looked up to him.
Professor Dumbledore motions to the band to play a slow music. The two black singers started to sing. I see the way he treats you, I feel the tears you cried, And it makes me sad, and it makes me mad, There's nothing I can do baby. They started to slow dance. Once again, they're eyes meet. Cause your lover is my best friend, and I guess that's where the story ends. So I've gotta try, to keep it inside. You will never be, never be mine but, They were both searching for answers through their eyes.
If I was the one who was loving you, baby. The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy. And if I was by your side, you'll never know one lonely night. And if it was my arms you were running to, I'd give you love in these arms of mine. "I'm sorry, Mia." If I was the one in your life.
The other students start to join them at the dance floor and begin to dance with their partners. "What are you talking about?" she said, pretending not to know what he was talking about. "I'm sorry about the kiss." If I could have just one wish, I'd wish that you were mine,
I would hold you near, Kiss away those tears. I'd be so good to you baby. You're the one I want next to me, but I guess that's just not meant to be. He's there in your life, and he's sharing your nights, it'll never be, never be right. "I know you still love Seamus. I'm sorry I did that. I'm a fool."
Hermione just looks down not answering him. If I was the one who was loving you, baby. The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy. And if I was by your side, You'll never know one lonely night And if it was my arms you were running to, I'd give you love in these arms of mine. If I was the one in your life. Draco continues, "I'm sorry. Let's be like before, friends comforting and caring for each other."
Yeah, baby. I wanna reach out and view beside me, Right here beside me, babe. Take you in my arms right now, Scream 'I love you' right out loud. Some day I pray that I'll find the strength, to turn to you and say. If I was the one who was loving you, baby. The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy. And if I was by your side, You'll never know one lonely night And if it was my arms you were running to, I'd give you love in these arms of mine.
If I was the one in your life.
Hermione disconnect herself from Draco. If I was the one who was loving you, baby.
The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy. And if I was by your side, You'll never know one lonely night (You'll never know one lonely night) I'd give you love in these arms of mine If I was the one in your life. If I was the one, if I was the one, in your life. "I'm sorry, Draco." And with that, she left him again.
Harry was drinking his fourth glass of champagne when he heard someone talking behind him. "You look so lonely tonight, Mr. Potter." He turned around and saw Ginny. Harry accidentally drops and smashed the glass to the floor.
Ginny was wearing a dirty white off-shoulder corset with sleeves falling down to the wrist. The color of her skirt matched her corset with 'curtain' folds around it. She has the necklace with a pendant of a sleeping cat that James gave to her and her hair was in curls. She has pink eye shadow, blush and lip gloss. Her mask was in a glitter carnation pink with a full moon on the left side. "Wow." He mumbles.
"Excuse me? What did you say?" she said, not sure what she heard from him. "I can't believe it. You're so…beautiful and radiant tonight." Ginny slightly blushed. "Thanks. You, too." Harry scratches his head. "Thanks."
"Your welcome. So, where's your partner?"
"Sadly, I don't have."
"I'm sorry." Harry smiled. "its ok. Gin, would you…like…to…Never mind."
"Do I want to dance with you? Is that what you want to say?" Harry nervously nods. Ginny gave him a sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry, Harry. I have to look for James. Maybe, later. Is that ok with you?"
Harry sadly nods. "Yeah, sure."
"Ok, bye for now. I'll see you later!" Harry looks at her as she walks away from him. He then turned to the table, grabs another glass and gulps another champagne down.
Hermione came back to the Great Hall, a few minutes after she left Draco. She just needs air to breathe and think straight. She has to talk to him tonight so that they will be both cleared on this matter. She was about to sit down when she heard the echo of the microphone.
She looked at the stage and saw Draco holding a guitar. His suit that he was wearing just a moment ago was change into white cotton shirt rolled at his elbows, faded blue jeans and some graffiti Converse sneakers. Oh no…don't tell me…he's going to sing… Draco sat down at a stool. "This song is dedicated to a person. A person that is very close to my heart. You know who you are," he looked straight to Hermione's eyes. ", I'm sorry. How many times you want me to say it? I'm already sorry. I regret what I have done to you. I hope we could be friends again, like before. I'm feeling something about you and that's the truth. Through this song, I want to express what I wanted to say to you these past few days. But, being me…I'm just too shy to say it. So, just listen to this song and I hope you liked it. It's called 'Beautiful Soul' by Jesse McCartney."
After tugging some strings, he started to sing.
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
I know that you are something special
To you I'd be always faithful
I want to be what you always needed
Then I hope you'll see the heart in me
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're beautiful soul, yeah
You might need time to think it over
But I'm just fine moving forward
I'll eases your mind
If you give me the chance
I will never make you cry c'mon lets try
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
Am I crazy for wanting you?
Baby do you think you could want me too
I don't wanna waste your time
Do you see the things the way I do
I just wanna know if you feel it too
There is nothing left to hide
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
Your beautiful soul, yeah.
The audience clapped. "Thank you." Draco bow down and goes to the backstage. After the song, Hermione's jaw dropped. She never knew Draco HAD a voice. It was soothing with a manly accent at every word. The song was beautiful, Draco… She wants to say it but, cant. Instead she hides it at the back of her mind and sat down.
"You're so handsome, tonight." Ginny said to James while they were dancing. James leans in to her and kissed her. "You, too…my darling." She smiled and blushed. "I know. Of course, I have to be beautiful for you because you might leave me if I'm not."
James chuckles. "I would never leave you. You're the precious thing that ever happens to me." Ginny rolls her eyes. "Yeah, whatever." she said sarcastically, not believing James. "So, you don't believe me?"
Ginny thinks a bit. "Kinda…" James was shocked. "I can't believe your saying these things, my darling." She kissed him on his upper lips. "Sorry, my darling. Can you forgive me?" she said with pleading eyes. "Of course."
He was about to kiss Ginny when Harry interrupted them. They both looked down, angry for interrupting them especially when they were about to kiss. "James, can I borrow Ginny for a dance?" Harry said. James nods at him. "Remember, Harry…I'm watching."
Harry smiled. "Yes, of course." James gave Ginny to Harry and left them. Harry and Ginny joined together on a slow dance. She looked at Harry, searching for him to open a conversation. "So, Ginny…how's life treating you?"
"Wonderful, Harry. I've never been so thankful. You?"
"Good."
"Only good?"
"Ah, never mind that. You look beautiful tonight, Ginny." Ginny smiled. "You said that before and now you're saying it again. But, anyways…thank you."
"Ginny, I just want to ask you something…"
"Ok, go ahead."
"Are you happy with James?" Ginny laughs. "Of course, I am. I'm thankful I have him in my life. I love him so much."
Suddenly, he said, "I have to go. Bye, Ginny. Goodnight." Ginny became confused. "Hey, where are you going?"
"I'm just tired that's all. I'm going to bed. Bye."
"Ok, bye…" He left Ginny on the dance floor and exited the Great Hall.
On the way to the dorm, he stopped and leans in on a wall. He became sad, knowing the truth that he no longer has a chance with Ginny. Now, that he's starting to fall in love with her.
Hermione walks outside the Great Hall, the party just ended an hour ago and they were finished cleaning the whole Great Hall. she looked at the clock hanging on the wall, its was two already two in the morning. She was now tired from all the dancing that she enjoyed at the Ball.
She closed her eyes and brings her hands to her neck to soothe it while walking. "Mia…" She stops on her tracks and knew this moment would happen. "Yes, Draco?" she said, not turning around. "I know you won't forgive me. I just want to know, why did you stop?"
She turned around, walked over to him and then she looked at him. She tiptoed, leans into his ears and whispered, "I forgive you. But, we can't go back the way it was like before. I'm sorry. Whatever you're feeling for me, right now…end it. End it, Draco. As soon as possible because I can assure you I can't and would never love you back. I stopped because I have no feelings for you. I don't feel the same way as you do. I'm sorry and," she took a deep breath and then she let it out ", goodbye…"
With nothing more to say, she left him in the cold air of November, alone…with a broken heart. As she walks away from him, tears are now falling from her eyes. Starting this day, I would no longer…talk to you or even look at you. You don't exist in my world. I'm so sorry, Draco. I don't have any choice. If you only knew, I feel the same way too. I'm in love with you but I can't say it because I'm so afraid. I'm sorry it has to be this way…
A/N The song where Draco and Hermione where dancing is "If I Was The One" by Ruff Endz
A/N With what she has done to Draco...will Hermione regret it? Will she be able to save Seamus? You will find out...on the next chapter!REVIEW PLEASE!