RonWandMioneG4ever: I think it's a great idea to have Ginny dress Hermione, but not to take her shopping since she already has other new clothes (check chapter 1 where she goes into her room). Ginny can simply put together outfits for Hermione.

Simply-sirius: If you are asking why Hermione's real parents didn't move in with her, it's because they're dead. If you are asking why Hermiones adoptive parents didn't move in with her, it's because they are muggles and they are dentists in the muggle world, so naturally they need to be around their workplace.

A/N: can I say something? The reviews made me so HAPPY! I have only been writing fanfictions for 2 little days and there are so many people reading! Thank you all! Okay, well I'm going to write a quick chapter because I have serious back pain. I think it's from sitting in front of my laptop for so long /. And apparently my brother won't type for me no matter how much I pay him. Nor my mother. Who is being crabby from all of the teenage rubbish I complain about. AHH! I have piano lessons tomorrow and I haven't practised all week! This'll be one short chappy.

Because Now, I Am A Pureblood

Chapter 5: Discussing the ball

I went to the Head's common room only to find Malfoy there. I rolled my eyes and went to my room. I considered a nice long hot shower but then I heard Dumbledore in the common room. Malfoy knocked on my door and told me to come downstairs so I did.

"Hermione, Draco, as you know the Halloween ball is coming in a month. It would be wise to plan everything out early so we can have what we need without any problems."

"Is the ball going to be a costume one?" Malfoy asked.

"That's up to you to decide. I'll be going now and if you come up with something you may present it to me tomorrow." With that, Dumbledore left our room.

"So G—Kingsford," Malfoy said. I could tell it was hard for him to break the habit and start a new one.

"Yes?"

"Do you have any ideas?"

"Well, I know I don't want it to be a costume ball."

"Neither do I." Wow, we actually agreed on something.

"But I was thinking. It could be something very fancy. Everyone would wear one of those masks so no one would know who was who."

"Okay…"

"The theme would be Cinderella's ball. Because at the ball, everyone wore masks and the Prince didn't know who she was."

"Cinderella? Is that a muggle story?"

"Yes. But I'm sure everyone still knows what it is."

"Fine. Whatever. I knew it was a good thing working with you because then I don't have to do any work myself."

Ugh. The selfish prat. I wrote the ideas down and we went into Dumbledore's office the next day. He liked it and said we could now plan the food, decorations, etc.

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Time passed and the ball was a week away. Dumbledore announced the theme and attire yesterday. I had gone shopping with Ginny last week because I told her the theme already, and I already knew since I planned it…with very little help from Malfoy.

"Hermione," Seamus was panting. I stopped and turned to him.

"Yes?"

"I was wondering…if you wanted to go to the ball with me?"

Oh no. Just what I was scared of happening. Ginny and I promised each other we would go together as friends alone. Then we can dance and pull boys without obligation to our dates.

"Um. Sorry Seamus…I promised Ginny that I'm gonna go with her."

"You and Ginny are...together?" Seamus looked disappointed.

"No," I laughed. "I said I'd go with her as friends. I'd love to share a dance with you though!"

"Okay wicked. See you later Hermione!"

"Bye!"

A lot of other guys asked me but I turned them down. Later, I talked to Ginny about it and she had the same thing happen.

She started laughing.

"What?" I asked her.

"Draco is looking at you again."

A/N: So maybe Draco looking at Hermione isn't the funniest thing in the world, but maybe it has to do with Ginny being a psycho. Just joking. I'm done for the day! I'll update tomorrow!