(A/Ns Hope this chapter doesn't disappoint you. smiles It's 2 am and I work in like 5 hours but it was worth it to type this.)
Disclaimer: Again.. All that is mine… is the plot.
As soon as potions was over I decided to skip lunch. I rushed to the Heads Dorm and up to my room. "Prince" I told the painting impatiently. On my bed was an envelope…
I Hello Angel,
If you were at breakfast you know we are,
To be having a ball this Halloween. I would like
Nothing more than to meet you there. We could
Go as… Well I a prince, you my lovely Princess.
Tell me what you think?
Your Prince /I
I my heart leapt with joy… How did he know? I wondered. I quickly scribbled a small response. I of course /I
I didn't elaborate for a few reasons… Mainly because I figured I would be speaking to him during the night anyways… I sat on the bed a masked Prince leading me onto the dance floor. A small smile crept over my face…
Then suddenly I remembered… "Transfiguration!" I shouted. I rushed from the room, running down the long corridors, and down 3 flights of changeable stairs. I made it to the classroom just in time. I plopped into a seat next to Malfoy out of habit.
Professor McGonagall entered the classroom in her brisk, cranky way. "As you are all aware this year we are to have another ball. You will be in charge of decorating. You will be using transfiguration to change the room. I want you all to write a small essay." She paused looking at me, "On what you could transfigure for a Halloween Ball."
Immediately things began coming into mind. Spooky pumpkins with hearts… How to make a romantic setting… with a Halloween theme? Maybe witches green, for a scenery. I was lost in thought mentally reminding myself of things to write in my essay when I was interrupted.
"Granger, class is over." Malfoy told me. Blushing I pursed my lips together amused. "Thanks, I would have sat there all day." I laughed. He smiled also amused. "Ideas for the Ball?" He asked. I nodded picking up my books as we walked from the classroom together. "I was thinking of ways to have it Halloween setting, but still romantic." I honestly replied. He looked me almost in surprise. "That's a good idea… Maybe you could help me work on it." He asked quickly. Again I felt extremely amused. "Sure… I'll see you in the common room." I told him. We had entered the Great Hall together and went to our respectable Houses. Harry and Ron were looking livid. "What were you doing?" Harry demanded. I raised my eyebrows. "Having a conversation." I replied nonchalantly. "With Malfoy?" Ron asked disgusted. "Yes, we happen to have a truce." I told them calmly, taking a sip of pumpkin juice. Both of them just stare at me with their mouths hanging open.
"Honestly you two! He's Head Boy. I'm Head Girl. We have to work together. We made a truce. We aren't friends. We're just being civil." I explained. I felt angry I had to explain to them what a truce was.
I turned to Ginny who was suppressing a giggle. "I can see why you wanted to have someone to talk to over the summer… Intelligent conversation." She quipped. I laughed openly with her. "That's right."
I ate quickly and started towards my new common room. I was determined to get a early start on that essay.
To my surprise Malfoy was on the couch, seeming to be doing just that. I stood there just staring at him. I quickly shook my head and sat adjacent him. "How're you doing?" I asked him. He looked up startled for a moment. "Eh. Alright. I'm not very good at this he admitted. I smiled softly, "I don't have much experience… I just want to make it… Fairy-tale-like." I told him. He laughed, "Kind of hard to do that with a spooky theme." I laughed too..
'Wow, I can't believe I'm laughing with Malfoy!' I thought. I felt comfortable with him. I didn't think that day would ever happen!
For two hours we came up with ideas… We were sure that our Halloween Ball would be perfect.
Seeing how late it was I decided I should go up to bed… Once inside my room I looked at my laptop and decided I would just send a quick e-mail.
Prince-
I've been up late working on an assignment.
I'll be going to Hogsmeade tomorrow. I'm
Going to buy the perfect out fit. I'm looking
For something blue. I'll give you a detailed
Description tomorrow. Goodnight.
I sent the message and changed into a long T-Shirt.
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The next morning I woke up and quickly dressed into a pink sweater and jeans. I made my way to the Great Hall and grabbed a bite of toast. When Ginny walked in. "Are you going?" She asked me. "I'm meeting him there." I told her shortly. She smiled. "Well lets go"
We made our way to Hogsmeade the weather warm, but the wind chilly. We went into Madam Lily's Dress Robe Shop. I began looking at the rows and rows of dresses, and I found it…
I pulled it from the rack in a trance. It was a bright sapphire blue. It had gems sequenced making it shimmer. It had a V neck collar. It would show cleavage but not too much. I went into the dressing room and tried it on. It was form fitting. I almost wanted to think that it had been made for me. The bottom fanned out when I spun in a circle. The fabric like silk. I decided I would take it. It was perfect. Looking at the row and row of shoes. I found a pair of glass strapped heels.
"Ginny!" I squealed. She walked over and grinned. "You look amazing!" She gushed mouth open in awe.
We left the shop and into the new jewelry part. I chose a tiara that was silver with a sapphire diamond in the center… Then I seen the mask. It was the a deep dark sapphire. With white beads.
Money bags considerably lighted we made our way to the three broomsticks for a butter beer.
"Come on Ginny. We should head back." I relented. She nodded. We made our way up the path and noticed Draco walking into the Jewel shop. Shrugging we made our way back to the castle.
I followed Ginny to the Gyffindor's common room. "Can I leave this here? I'd like us to get ready together." I asked. She hugged me, "Of course!"
Sitting on Ginny's bed laughing I decided to be serious. "How are you and Harry?" I asked. "Really good… I never thought he would… you know like me back." She truthfully responded. "Well I always knew." I giggled.
I stayed there until I knew it was time to go back. I entered the Heads common room and Draco was sitting on the couch. "Where were you?" He asked. "With Ginny, she's keeping my stuff. We're getting ready together… Are you alright?" I asked him. He smiled sleepily. "Yeah, I just want to sit here a while." He replied. I shrugged to myself and made my way to my room. On my bed was a small package with a note.
I I hope this is about right. I want it to
Mean something to you… I hope… you
Feel the same… Sweet dreams Angel… /I
Inside the package was a medium sized tear shaped sapphire diamond necklace. It much have cost a fortune. I turned it over in my hands, embroidered on the back were three words. "I love you."
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Draco's POV
I sat on the couch patiently… worriedly awaiting a reply… When suddenly it came. I stare at the parchment a few minutes.. Letting a smile come across my anxious face. I took it up to my room and lay it open on the dresser….
I My Dearest Prince-
I love you too! It's absolutely perfect!
I don't want to give away my outfit too
Much but it's…. very princess like!
I love you! Thank you soo much!
-B.W. /I
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(A/Ns wooo it's almost 3 am! I could keep writing but I'll never get up for work if I don't! Does anyone know how to make a banner? I need one! Umm… Hope you enjoyed this chapter! I should get another one up by Sunday evening Monday morning at the latest! R&R please! -Tabby psst 1500!
It won't let me add it right now. I'll try before I go to work!)