Pretty In Purple
Chapter 12
Draco was in his room, checking that his costume was ready when he heard the bathroom door lock. He decided to go down to the Great Hall to see about getting a late he arrived, he seen Blaise, Theo and Pansy sitting at a small table in the front corner. He sat beside Theo and began filling his plate.
"Draco, this place looks like the ghosts threw up in here. Who was in charge of decorating?" Pansy said, nibbling on a celery stick.
"Hermione and myself."
"Well, you could have done much better." She flipped her hair. "So, who are you taking to the Ball tonight? I haven't a date yet." She batted her eyes.
Draco rolled his eyes at her. "I do, actually. McGonagall thought it would be best if Hermione and I went together. So, we are."
Drake, no way. You cannot take the Mudblood to the Ball tonight." Blaise said.
"She is beneath you! Why on earth would you agree to that?" Pansy screeched.
Draco looked at his so called friends. "I agreed because it's time for a new start. Hermione and I symbolize a house unity. And do not ever say that word around me again. For your information, Pansy, she is not beneath me. She is at the top, way above where you could ever be."
He pushed his plate away and walked out. He heard his name being called as he ascended the staircase. He only stopped because of who it was.
"Draco, wait up!" Theo called, catching him on the stairs. "Don't listen to them. I think it's great you're going with Hermione."
"Thanks, Theo. You want to come to the Head dorms?"
"Sure. Always wanted to know what they were like." Theo said, following Draco up the staircase.
When they reached the portrait of the Founder's, Draco gave the password and informed them that Theo had permission to go into the common room as he wanted. Once inside, Theo was impressed.
"Nice. Your own kitchen, library and all the room two people couldn't need." He said as he sat on an oversized arm chair.
Draco went to the fridge and found the plate of sandwiches that Hermione left for him, a note on top saying "Just in case you get hungry." He smiled. He also found a bowl of soup, still steaming with his name on a sliver of paper beside it.
"Want anything? We have a pretty good stock of just about everything." Draco asked Theo as he took the sandwiches out.
"I'm good, thanks." Theo said, relaxing into the chair. "Man, I wish we had these in the dungeon. Why do you guys get the good stuff?"
"Because we're the Heads. Only the best for us." Draco sat on the couch.
"So, Hermione huh?"
"What about her?"
"She's pretty cool. I've had some classes with her being partnered up."
"Yeah, she's pretty cool."
Theo noticed how Draco seemed to be nervous about talking to him about the witch. "Look, if you fancy her, then go after her. Don't worry about everyone else. I've always known you've liked her. You just couldn't go after her because of your father. But the war is over and I've never believed in the whole blood purity. She may be muggleborn but she's a brilliant witch, and she's not bad on the eyes either."
Draco smirked. "Yeah, she is beautiful. And you're right, I have fancied her. It's not so simple though to want to do anything concerning her. Mother still holds true to it, even though father is in Azkaban. Just me telling her who I was going to the Ball with almost had her choking on her tea."
Theo sighed. "Well, all I can tell you is, do what you want. Not what everyone else wants. Only you can set your own happiness."
Draco thought on that. Could he really be happy with Hermione around everyone? He finished eating and he and Theo talked awhile longer before Theo left to get ready for the Ball.
Draco went up to his room, able to hear Hermione and Tonks talking as he ascended the stairs. He dressed in his costume, careful to make every detail right. He put on the black calf length trousers, tucking a thin white long sleeve button up into them. He put on the black vest that buttoned halfway, making sure to secure the frilly looking neck scarf under his collar and unto the top part of the vest. Once that was done, he slid the tall black riding boots on, making sure the pants tucked inside. He stood and put the overcoat on. It hung to his calves in the back and waist-length in front. He buttoned it up and pulled the sleeves out the ends. He used a little gel and slicked his hair back slightly.
When he was satisfied, he checked the time. An hour until the Ball started. He sent a quick note to Hermione to meet him at the bottom of the Grand staircase in an hour. He sent it next door with his owl then headed out.
He walked down to see everyone chatting away happily with each other, girls mainly. He stood at the bottom of the stairs, his new pocket watch in hand, looking at it before putting it back into his best pocket.
He gave a wave to Theo when the boy came through and waved at him. Theo had Tracey on his arm, the both of them dressed as Ancient Egyptians. He seen Pansy come through as a what he could only guess was supposed to be a sexy death eater costume. The sight made him shudder a bit.
He was in his own thoughts about Hermione when he heard the hall for quiet. He turned to look up to the top of the stairs. He suddenly become breathless, air completely leaving his body as the breathtaking sight of Hermione. She looked beautiful in her dress he had made for her. She had her hair up, with a few strands framing her face.
When she reached the bottom of the stairs and stood in front of him, she smiled. "Good evening, Mr. Darcy."
Draco finally found his voice. "Good evening, Miss Bennet. May I accompany you to the dance this evening?" He said, holding out his arm.
She smiled. "You may. You look dashing this evening, by the way."
Draco gave her a sincere smile. "You look absolutely gorgeous tonight." He said in a slight whisper to her.
She smiled at him and had a blush run across her cheeks as she hooked her hand through his arm. He couldn't help but feel like the luckiest man alive in that moment.
A/N: So here y'all go! I finally got it done. Hopefully I stayed close to last chapter on some parts. Next chapter is in the works so stay tuned! I hope everyone is enjoying the story!