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Chapter 6
Walking to Hogsmeade, was always one of Hermione's favorite things. Especially, in the fall, the light breeze wrapped around her and the leaves were slowly falling to the ground. This was her favorite season and she absolutely loved Halloween. This was also the reason for the trip to Hogsmeade there would be a Halloween ball. Her and Draco decided it would be fun and an enjoyment to others in this tiring time. Hermione wished that Draco had agreed to have a costume ball but he held strong on his conviction that they were stupid. So she let the thought go, but not before getting him to agree to muggle music. Muggle music had always been Hermione's favorite she actually found a way to bewitch her radio and i-pod to work at Hogwarts.
"Hermione what are you thinking about?" asked Ron. This question pulled her out of her thoughts and she looked at him. Really looked at him for the first time she stopped causing him to. He saw the look in her eyes and decided not to say anything, really not knowing what to say. She thought back over everything, the night he asked her out, her saying yes. But know she realized it was because she was scared of hurting him. She could never love Ron, not like he would want her to. She remembered the first time he said 'I love you' she was stunned and just looked at him. He said that it was okay that she didn't say it back because it was still early in there relationship. But after a week, she said it. Then for the first time she let him have her, taking her virginity. But She remembered the awkwardness of his touch and the feeling she was missing something.
"Nothing of. ." and then she saw him the reason. The reason for the strange feelings toward Ron. The reason she couldn't give Ron her heart. She already gave it to Draco. He was looking at her now with a look of anger. Probably cause she was standing with Ron like they were about to admit there love and kiss. But that didn't go to her mind she shuddered and simply looked him in the eye. With this action Ron looked at her strangely trying to figure out what she was looking at but by the time he turned around Draco disappeared.
"What were you looking at, just now?"
"Um.. nothing important I just saw a cute...bunny." There was a pregnant pause and Ron saw that she was lying what ever she was staring at was nothing he wanted to know about he could tell.
"Well, then lets go find a gown for you, hun." Ron said all the while giving her a second glance to make sure nothing was wrong.
"Yeah, that sounds good."
It was 8 am Saturday morning. Hermione was supposed to meet with the house elves (she was still all for S.P.E.W) but she agreed to let them put up the decorations so she could get ready for the dance.
The ball started at 7, Hermione and Draco had to be in the hall at 6:30 along with the prefects. The ball was for fifth years and up.
The hall was decorated with black and orange. There were spider webs and bats hanging around the ceiling. The tables were off to the sides but they were smaller tables that would fit about eight people. Each table had a tablecloth of black and orange. The refreshment table was out and had a two cauldrons filled to the brim, one with butter beer and the other with pumpkin juice. The stage were the DJ, who was a wizard, would be was set up like a huge pumpkin. Well it was a huge pumpkin. Hermione figured that someone, Dumbledore, put and engorgement charm on it. The pumpkin was carved out and the D J's table was set in side, the carved pumpkin.
It was magnificent, Hermione also got Draco to agree to having an outside garden set up. Walking outside, Hermione couldn't help but stop it was beautiful. There were so many types of plants and for once she didn't even know what some of them were. In the middle of the garden there was a bench which was surrounded by small orange flowers that seemed to glow.
"Do you think it is a bit over done?" Draco said. He noticed how she jumped when he talked. 'She probably didn't even know I was out here.' He thought. He only followed her out to see if she would like it. He took advised the house elves what he wanted done. But he wouldn't tell her that anytime soon.
"You scared me, but no I think it is wonderful. The house elves really went out of there way to do this. I just asked for a small garden, not a get away."
"Why would you want a get away place?"
"I uh I don't like huge events. I usually get a headache and want to leave. So I already figured I would be leaving early." She shyly looked away not really even knowing why.'Probably because this is a very romantic spot and the way he is looking at me is making me nervous.' She thought.
He noticed this and thought it cute.'I make her nervous.'
"You look beautiful tonight you might make Weasley jealous when I get the first dance." He said this and smirked at her expression she looked very confused about what he said, then her face slowly started to light up and she looked at him.
"And who said you would get the first dance, Mr. Malfoy."
"Well, Miss. Granger, if you really must know I did, now that wouldn't be a problem would it?" asked Draco.
"No not at all but you better make it a quick one."
"And why is that?"
"I hear my boyfriend has a temper when little ferrets step in his way." She looked right at him and smirked.
'Oh my, she sure does look hot when she smirks. Wait it's weird when she smirks it reminds me of myself. My, my shes mocking me.'
"Oh well I hear Pansy gets very upset when bushy haired know it alls get in her way."
"Well it looks like they are going to have to deal with it because your on. The first dance is all yours, Draco." Hermione said this and sauntered off towards the ball. The prefects started to arrive which meant it was almost show time.
A/N: I am sorry that I haven't updated in awhile. Between school, work, practice, and meetings there hardly seems to be enough time to sleep. Well, so far this story is going pretty good I think. But I hope more people review so I know how they feel. I am working very hard on this story. It just seems every time I write a chapter I go to type it and I completly change direction. That is also why it has been taking me so long. I have no idea where this is going but I am going to get there. Just please review PLEASE. It helps me know how you feel about where it is going. I will try to update tomorrow. Spring Break so I have a lot more time. Until next time. And thank you to those of you who have reviewed I appreciate it. Thanks!
