Summary: Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger lives together in the Malfoy Manor. They have a perfect relationship, or so Draco thought. Hermione suddenly leaves him. Could he convince her to come back? Post-Hogwarts and HBP didn't occur

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, the song and the whole lot, only some of the characters and the elegant hotel of course!


Chapter 4 – Dancing in his arms once again

'Damn him!' Hermione was thinking, chin lifting defiantly, when she took notice of Draco's accusing look at her. 'How dare he look at her with such condemning look! It's not even true!'

A gust of warm breath surprised her from her left ear, "Relax. You're facade is slipping…" Gyver's warm baritone whispered to Hermione as he moved closer to her, as if trying to reassure her that he is still there.

Finally the witch tore away her gaze from the entrance of the ballroom and tried to do so. She turned gracefully, her emerald dress shimmering around her as she smiled cheekily at her date, "Why, you idiot! There's nothing to be tensed about!" She tried to reprimand him laughingly. But as she was saying this, a feeling of goosebumps run across her skin as she can still sense two sharp stabs of pinpricks behind her naked back. She shivered involuntarily.

Gyver noticed this and put his arm around Hermione's shoulders, "Are you cold?" he asked, concerned.

"No," then Hermione suddenly had an idea, "actually, yes, I'm quite cold. Maybe we could take a walk outside or maybe stay for a little while on the balcony? I heard that the view there is marvelous."

"Whatever you want Mione," Gyver agreed, sympathizing with his friend, knowing the real reason

The brunette witch quickly made their excuses, glad to get away for a while from the present situation. Gyver held her hand at the crook of his arm and headed towards the side door which would lead to the hotel's balcony with the world-renowned view of their Asian-inspired garden.

As Hermione was sitting quietly with Gyver at the beautiful balcony, her thoughts were not about the beautiful star-lit black sky that was adorned with twinkling stars. Instead she found that her thoughts were centered at the man she was avoiding at the party, the man who still held her heart.

Hermione sighed. She had prepared herself for what she had to see. She knew that Draco would not go to the reunion alone; after all, he was an attractive and virile man in his own right. But when she had set her eyes at the sight, it twisted her heart. It was painful to think about Draco dating another woman, but it's another thing to see it right there. In front of her. In reality. Hermione suddenly tightened her hand on Gyver's arm involuntarily.

"Do you know the legend of the stars?"

Hermione, started guiltily, knowing that she had been ignoring her date for the past few minutes. "Stars? Surprisingly, no…"

Gyver turned to her smiled cheekily, "Ah! So there is something that you didn't actually read! I knew it!" He patted Hermione's hand on his arm. "Don't worry, I'll tell you all about it...I know that its something you should hear..."


"There was this princess a long time ago in this far far away land and she was the most beautiful of them all. She was also the smartest there is. Her life was perfect until she met this handsome prince. They became friends and slowly, the princess started to fall in love with the handsome prince. But she couldn't tell him. She was too afraid. So, she deliberately stayed away from the prince until their friendship started to suffer. One day, the prince went away to war and she never got to say her feelings. A year later, news reached her kingdom that the prince had been killed in war. And there was a letter just for her. In the letter, the prince had written his love for the princess but like her, he was too afraid. He was not that kind of man who easily shares his feelings, you see… In the end, the princess realized that they have wasted so much time avoiding each other when during that time, they could have just loved one another. The tears of the princess was told to be turned into stars by a fairy, symbolizing the love of the princess or the prince who died so far away from her. This way, their love would go on, but with a sad ending. Thus, until now, the stars blink at us, to show, how too late love was professed by the two."

"That's so sad," Hermione was nearly in tears, thinking about what if they had have just told one another, and maybe they could have been together forever, instead of apart.

"But then, that's is one of life's little ironies," Gyver whispered to Hermione, "We are too afraid to take risks with the one you love that you are willing to be apart from him or her to assure yourself of not getting hurt, but in the process, greater hurt comes when it is too late to be together."

Hermione looked up at the sky, her thoughts and heart going riot, "But sometimes, it is just so hard to show your love for someone, knowing that you would just get rejected or used," Hermione looked down at her entwined fingers, and sadly, she said, "Love is such a complicated emotion…"

Gyver couldn't say anything anymore. He knew that he had hit a sore spot with Hermione about her present situation. He just wanted his friend to be happy and he knows that she could only be happy with the one she loves. Sighing, he just took her hand and urged her, "Come on, they might be wondering what we are doing here."

Hermione jumped and started straightening her skirt, "Yes, you're right! I almost forgot!"

Gyver took her chin between his fingers and looked deep in her eyes. "If you need someone to talk to, you know where to find me."

"Of course." Hermione smiled timidly at her friend.

Together, they entered the side door and headed straight where the couples Ron and Luna and Harry and Ginny were seated.

"Finally!" Ginny took her arm and leaned towards Hermione, "I've been wondering what took you so long. Everyone's thoughts were already leaning towards silly ideas!"

Hermione started to reply when there was a voice who interrupted her, "So, been enjoying the view?"

The brunette witch stiffened and slowly turned around to face the source of that voice, "As a matter of fact, yes."

"Good evening Ginny," Draco smiled graciously at her friend, "You look very becoming in that color."

"Thank you, Of course," Ginny smiled modestly at Draco, her eyes darting towards her friend and the blond man and towards the black-haired model curled around the said man's arm. "And your…date is very striking too."

"Oh yes, Diana, these are the other members of the Order, Ginny Potter and," Draco turned slowly to meet Hermione's eyes, "Hermione Granger."

"Nice to meet you", Diana Honeyville smilingly said to the friends, surprisingly a nice and friendly person, albeit her fame and haughty exterior.

Hermione tried to ignore Draco and politely she greeted the model, "Same to..."

"Harry is waiting for us to sit down, honey." Gyver appeared by Hermione's side, his arm possessive about her waist. "Good evening sir," he greeted the other man respectfully but confidently, just as if he doesn't know he had interrupted Hermione.

"Oh good, I'm hungry!" Ginny pulled away Hermione and said to Draco, we'll see you later, after dinner. Aren't you seating at the front table?"

Draco shrugged composedly, "With Bill and Fleur..."

"Alright," Ginny smiledlightly to Diana, "Nice to meet you." The group hastily moved to their places.

Dinner was an exciting affair as the mouthwatering aroma from the luscious food appeared in front of them in large golden platters in each table, much like the food in Hogwarts. Everything seems perfect except for the fact that Hermione was not feeling quite alright after the last encounter.

"Ahem, ahem" Dumbledore stood up and took Professor's McGonagall hand in his, "We have something to announce." He smiled indulgently at the woman beside him.

Everyone started looking at each other and smiling secretly. Everyone already knew what they were going to announce, after all it was that obvious that the two professors have admired each other for years.

"We're getting married!" The head of Hogwarts proudly announced. And soon the whole party started going to the couple to congratulate them. Hermione smiled so much that her face ached with so much pressure, but she couldn't help thinking that everyone has found love happily except for her.

And as soon as the excitement ebbed away, the lights dimmed and music played softly. Smoke came out of nowhere at their feet. The newly announced engaged couple started the dance. Gyver turned to her and asked her to dance with him. Of course being his date, she couldn't well refuse him especially since she was the one who invited him to the reunion. They glided through the dance floor with ease, close friendship making them relax and unconscious. As the song came to a stop, they decided to look for other partners, Hermione felt a finger tap her shoulder, and she smiled her pink lips as she turned around, expecting Ron or Harry. But as soon as she saw who it was, she stiffened in alarm. Draco had appeared by her side.

'No. I don't want to,' was her first thought, but she can't resist the way he looked in her, so soft a glance. Her arms automatically went around him, caught in the spell of the romance of their surroundings. A small slice of uncertainty niggled at the back of her mind and then she realized what she was doing. With her back rigid, she looked behind Draco's broad back to see where Gyver and Diana have gone to, hoping for rescue. But both were looking happy to dance with others for the time being, having not noticed them because of the dim lights. She started to say something, something that would make Draco go away, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Draco put his lean finger against her soft lips, hushing her.

She looked up and saw Draco looking down at her, as if trying hard to sketch the memory of her face into his mind. But as their eyes finally connected, all was gone, except for the feeling of her lover's arms finally around her once again.

I get lost, in your eyes
And I feel my spirits rise
And soar like the wind
Is it love that I am in?

The smoke swirled around them as the music played around them, keeping Hermione entranced. Her skirts swaying around them softly, enveloping them with lace and silk.

I get weak in a glance
Isn't this what's called romance?
And that's what I know
Cause when I'm lost
I can't let go

Draco's arms tightened around Hermione's slight body, curving her curves perfectly on his lean body. Softness against hardness, curves against muscles, satin against steel.

I don't mind
Not knowing what I'm headed for
You can take me to the skies
It's like being lost in heaven
When I'm lost in your eyes

Hermione knew that she was making a mistake, yet she can't stop. A spell is keeping her close to Draco. Everyone was forgotten, just as well because all are taken in with the romance in the air.

I just felt
Don't know why
Something is there
We can't deny
Ooh, when I first knew
Was when I first looked at you

Contact of eyes never breaking apart, their mouths came closer and closer and soon their lips locked in a sweet and gentle caress. Both caught up in the sensations. Both not wanting to let go, at least…just for this night.


And if I
Can't find my way
If salvation
Seems miles away
Oh, I'll be found
When I'm lost in your eyes

And soon, all promises forgotten, all pain, all hurt for the past weeks passed and a brunette witch and a blond Slytherin did not let go of the magic. They disappeared into the shadows as the brunette's date caught the last sight of an emerald and silver skirt swirling behind the entrance doors.


Guys, I'm really sorry for the later than usual update. Class is really hard when you're a third-year college student. As I mentioned before is that I would write once a week and hopefully I would be able to fulfill it. And had a problem uploading my files! i spent a whole night trying to upload this but no! i can't...but thankfully tonight they responded to my report...

The song is by Debbie Gibson, Lost in your eyes. Its one of my favorite songs because it makes love seem beautiful.

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