Pretty in Purple
Chapter 13
Headmistress McGonagall found the two Heads at the doors to the Great Hall.
"Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger, everything looks magnificent. Now, you two will start our night off with a dance of your choice. What shall it be?"
Hermione looked at Draco and he shrugged. "A waltz, please." She answered.
McGonagall nodded. "Very well. I will announce the two of you in in a few minutes. Just wait here." She turned and ushered the other students into the Hall.
"A waltz. A beautiful, yet complicated dance. Don't take offense, but I didn't take you as a ballroom dancer." Draco said.
"None taken, honest. My parents put me in lessons when I got bored with my regular schooling. The waltz is my favorite. A beautiful, intimate dance." Hermione explained.
Draco smiled. "Mine as well. Being a pureblood you have to learn all the fancy dancing."
Headmistress called everyone to attention. "Welcome, staff and students, to our Halloween Ball. I would like to start the evening by saying how wonderful everything looks due to the hard work of our Head boy and girl and the Prefects. Now, I would like for our Heads start us off with a dance. Mr. Draco Malfoy and Miss Hermione Granger will lead the night with a Waltz."
"Here goes nothing." Hermione said as the doors opened. Draco nodded his agreement as they walked into the makshift ballroom.
They could hear whispers all around at their being together at the Ball. But Draco didn't care. Right now, all that mattered was the beautiful witch holding his hand.
The music began and they bowed to each other. Hermione let Draco lead her around the room, her eyes never leaving his. Halfway through, others began to join them, but neither Hermione or Draco paid any attention. They had their eyes on each other, lost in the music and dance.
At the end of the song, they stood close, still holding the other's hand, smiles upon their faces.
"Would you like a drink, Miss Bennet?" Draco asked, throwing in the thick accent and charm of his now favorite muggle character.
"I think I do, Mr. Darcy." Hermione curtsied.
Draco led her to the refreshment table and poured two goblets of sparkling cider. They chose a table to the back and sat.
"Draco, I must say, you threw me for a wonderful surprise when I opened the garment box that contained this dress this evening. It's perfect. But, how did you know that I love 'Pride & Predjudice'?"
Draco smirked. "Let's just say a mousey little bird told me where to look. I had my mother make the dress, using measurements that said birdie gave me. I wanted everything to be special and a complete surprise to you."
"Well, mission accomplished." Hermione smiled. "Thank you. And your mother. She done a beautiful job." She said, waving her hand down the dress.
"Yes, she did. You look absolutely stunning in it." Draco smiled, and bravely ran his knuckles down her cheek.
Hermione blushed and turned her head. The smile faded off her lips when she seen Harry standing in the opposite corner, frowning hard at her. Draco noticed.
"Hey, don't worry about him. He'll come around. Come on, let's go dance and have fun." Draco took her hand and led her back to the dance floor.
Hermione began having the time of her life with Draco. She never knew he was so much fun. After dancing for over an hour, Hermione asked to walk outside.
Once outside, the cool October air hit her face and she instantly felt better. She walked down the path a little to the secluded bench among the rose bushes. She sat and began to pick at the rose petals
She gasped when the rose in her hand began to change to a beautiful bright purple. She looked up to see Draco pointing his wand at it. He took it from her, done a permanent freezing charm on it and placed it in her hair.
"Draco, I must say, tonight has been wonderful. Thank you, for such a lovely evening."
"Well, the night isn't over yet." He sat beside her and placed his palm on her cheek. He looked into her eyes for any indication that he was going too far. When he didn't, he leaned in and connected his lips to hers.
Hermione sucked in a breath and relaxed. She wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. After a few moments, they pulled apart.
"Wow."
"That definitely made my night so much better." Hermione whispered.
Draco smiled. He looked through the small opening behind them to see Headmistress calling attention to everyone. He took Hermione's hand and took her back inside.
"Attention please. This year, we have decided to do a best costume award. We will have several awards presented. Secret judges have been watching everyone. Now, I have the results." She took the envelope from a younger student and opened it.
"For most creative, we have Luna Lovegood as a Nargle." Luna skipped to the front and got her small trophy from the teacher.
"For scariest, we have Theodore Nott as a dementor." Theo swerved around as he headed to the front to recieve his award.
"Now, for most creative couple in Wizard history is Ginny Weasley and Neville Longbottom as all four founders of Hogwarts." Neville and Ginny smiled as they walked to the front. Their costumes were split down the middle, each side representing each founder.
"For the overall winner of the couple's, dressed as Muggle characters, our very own Heads, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy as Elizabeth Benett and Mr. Darcy."
Hermione blushed as Draco took her hand and left her to the front. She received a small crown and a trophy. Draco leaned in and kissed her cheek, which made her blush harder.
"Now, it is time for Fourth years and younger to head back to their dormitories. Fifty years and above may stay until One A.M. on school grounds."
Draco took Hermione's hand and led her back to the dance floor. He twirled her around and pulled her close.
"I'm having a really good time tonight, Draco. Thank you."
Draco smiled. "So am I. Thank you."
She smiled back and continued to dance with him, taking a break before the night was over to walk near the lake.
"Hermione, can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Would you like to be my girlfriend?"
Hermione smiled at the shyness Draco showed as he asked her. "Of course. I'd love to."
Draco gave her a genuine smile as he twirled her around in his arms. He placed her in her feet, rub his thumb across her cheek and kissed her.
A/N: I know it's taking me forever it seems to write and upload. So much has been happening with my little family. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Hopefully soon I'll have the next one going and uploaded. Please review to let me know what y'all think!