After Draco and Moira had made up and decided to forget all the things that happened in the pass, rumors began spreading around Hogwarts. Some are saying they are going out, giving the fact that they were seen together at Hogsmeade one weekend. However, they were only there because they need to pick up something for Professor Snape. Also the fact that Moira's date to the welcoming ball is Draco. The news spread around so fast they do not even know how they knew about the things happening between them.
Moira just got back to the common room from Hogsmeade because she picked up her gown for the welcoming ball. She hanged it in her closet. She checked the time; it was already eight thirty pm. Moira went out to the common room to check if Draco is already waiting for her.
"Hey, there you are," Draco smiled and stood up. "Yup, ready for patrolling?" Moira asked, putting on a black coat. "Yes, let's go," Draco said and opened the portrait door for Moira.
Both of them stepped out of the portrait door and began walking down the dimly lit hallway. "So, where were you after class? I didn't see you." Draco began. Moira looked up at him. "Oh, I picked up my gown for the ball at Hogsmeade." Moira said. "Right, I'm looking forward to it, Moira." Draco smiled. Moira smiled sweetly and looked away. "Me too, I'm sure it's going to be fun." She said.
They patrolled the hallways for about an hour and a half. They caught two students out of bed and they spent the rest of time catching up with each other. Telling stories and getting to know each other again after all the times, they have never been with each other.
Then, they returned to the common room to get some sleep because tomorrow is the welcoming ball. "Good night, Moira." Draco suddenly pulled Moira into a hug. Moira was taken aback though she did not pull away. She smiled and replied, "Yeah, good night." She went to her room and tried to sleep.
The next day, Moira woke up early to get her duties done early. She went to the great hall and ate breakfast. Afterwards, she led the Slytherins back to their common room because the teachers and the head boy and girl will be decorating the great hall for the ball that evening.
After getting her duties done, she walked to the library to get a book about charms for her essay due next week. As she was walking, she bumped into Draco. She looked up and muttered a sorry. Draco smiled and said, "Where are you going?"
"The library," she replied. "Let me accompany you there." Draco smiled. Moira nodded a yes and they began walking. Moira cannot understand why Draco is acting strange. He is suddenly nice and a gentleman. Maybe because they made up already. Draco used to be overprotective of her. When they were kids, when they are in the park, he would grab her by the hand when he sees her talking to other boys.
They arrived at the library and Moira went to the charms section to get the book she needed. Draco noticed that she is holding four heavy books in her arms. "Let me help you, Moira." He said and took the books from her. "Thanks," she smiled at him sweetly. "I guess that's enough," she walked to Madam Pince and checked out the books and they went back to their common room.
"I'll just get ready for the ball," Moira told Draco, walked in her room, and closed the door. Moira lay on the bed and saw a red rose on her bedside table with a letter that read:
Can't wait to see you later. Love, Draco.
Moira smiled widely and blushed. She was touched by the gesture. "Oh, my God, this is so sweet." She thought. Is she starting to like Draco?
Moira took a long bath and went back to her room. She fixed herself and put on the dress, put on makeup, and fixed her long black hair into a messy bun. Time went by fast and before she knew it, its already time for the welcoming ball. She stepped out of her room and saw Draco standing at the middle of common room waiting for her, wearing a black tux with silk dark green button up shirt with the top buttons open, showing a part of his chest.
Not only Moira froze at the sight of Draco. Draco was staring at the beautiful girl standing in front of him wearing a light green silk gown with different embellishments. Draco walked to her, kissed her hand, and smiled hotly. Moira blushed slightly and smiled back.
"You look wonderful," Draco told her, looking into her eyes. "You don't look so bad yourself." She replied with a sly smirk. Draco chuckled a bit and offered his arm. "Shall we?" he said. Moira hold on to his arm and nodded.