Authors Note: I didn't realize how short that chapter was D: it looked so much longer in word… I will try to write longer chapters for you guys! I think this one is going to be much longer though :) And, I must warn all of my wonderful readers now, I only have internet access at my dad's and I come here every other weekend so I'll only be able to do so much at a time. We seem to have lost the password to the wifi so my laptop has the story and no internet to post it to... I unfortunately only have internet access on my phone but I can't reply to reviews or publish more from there :( I'll do the best I can and write when I'm not here so that I can get you guys more chapters when I do get internet :) But anyways, I hope you enjoy! Like I said, leave reviews and feed me some ideas! Also I'm going to be writing normal POV now, yay for no more screwed-upness!

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Sorry for the long authors note! As always, have fun and review, follow, and favorite :)

Ashley

Hermione debated over and over again whether or not she should go. While she pondered, she decided to see what her host had left for her. She reluctantly got up off the bed and made her way towards the bathroom. As she walked into the bathroom, she was stunned by how big, elegant, and just plain expensive everything looked. All the facets looked like they were made of pure gold, the towels looked like they had gold thread (or something to that effect), all of the tiling and the sink were pure white marble, and everything screamed money. Looking around the room, she saw a luxurious jaccuzi with about 20 jets and enough room to fit 5 or so people. To the left of it was a shower with the glass surrounding and actual name brand toiletries. She smiled and danced a little at that, it was always such a pain to take care of her hair with the off-brand hotel crap that is usually there. There was a toilet that looked a little peculiar, and upon closer inspection she figured out it was a bidet.

She finally saw something that wasn't marble white or shiny gold on a hook next to the sink. It was a long black bag, with a smaller bag attached to the hanger. She took what she assumed to be the dress her host wanted her to wear for tonight and went back into the bedroom, laying the bag onto the bed. She opened the long one first and saw a dark green piece of fabric that looked like silk. As she unzipped the rest of the bag, she gasped and found that the dress was a mermaid style silk dress with a heart shaped neckline. Hermione marveled at its simple and elegant design. She saw a long skinny box at the bottom of the bag after the dress was fully out and found elegant elbow length gloves to match the dress. She sighed, figuring that these two things alone would be a monstrous amount of money, for the materials were made out of the very best silk and boy, did she knew how much that cost. She had once tried to buy a piece of it for herself just as a keepsake. One small, 5 inch square piece was 100 dollars. She shook her head at whoever had bought all of these things and opened the shoe bag and found a pair of dark green strappy stilettos, dyed to match the dress, with jewels on it that would sparkle across her foot. After staring at the outfit that she had so far, she opened the smallest bag, finding a beautiful necklace and earring set made out of emeralds and diamonds. She had no reason to doubt that they weren't real, seeing all of the things around her and not even trying to imagine what everything cost. Hermione was overwhelmed. She had never had anyone ever spend this much on her ever before and it probably cost as much as every Galleon she had ever spent!

Hermione sighed and decided that she would go. She had no reason not to, and maybe she would finally figure out who her mystery host was, even though they would be wearing a mask. She wondered when dinner would be and just as that thought came into her head, she saw an owl flying towards her. Opening the patio door for the owl before it could run into the clear glass wall, it flew around in her room for a while before dropping her letter on her bed and perching somewhere in one of the various rooms. As she picked up the letter, she saw that it was sealed with none other than the black rose. She sighed and opened the letter

Hermione,

The kind lady at the front desk alerted me to your arrival, I am so glad you decided to accept my invitation. I realized that I never wrote down what time dinner would be, if you wish to join me that is. It shall start at 7:30 pm in the main dining hall. I will be waiting for you in one of the private rooms in the back. I have shown your picture to the staff in the dining hall so that if you come, they know what room to bring you to.

I sincerely hope that you will join me tonight and even if you don't, you may keep the gown, and the accessories that come with them, as a gift.

With love

At the end of the letter, there was another single black rose petal on the page. She picked the petal up and rubbed it between her fingers, enjoying the silky feel of the petal. She looked at her watch and was alarmed at the fact that it was 6 pm. If she was going to go to this dinner, she had to hurry to get ready. She hurried to take a shower and used a charm she had learned from Ginny to dry her hair quickly. She left it curly this time and drew it up into an elegant bun onto the top of her head with a few curls hanging down and framing her heart shaped face. Then to her makeup, which consisted of a light blush and some smoky eye shadow. "Why not look good?" she thought to herself as she finished off her makeup with a flourish. She looked at the clock and saw that it was 7 pm already. It was time to get that dress on finally.

Hermione went to her suitcase and got out a strapless leopard bra and a matching set of underwear that she had packed on a whim, and being very glad that she had done so now. After she had put them on, she slowly slipped the dress on and zipped the zipper on the side with a wave of her wand. She slid the gloves on and felt the cool silk against her arms. She slipped into the shoes and put on the jewelry and turned to the floor length mirror that was in her room. Hermione gasped and looked at herself. Being a Gryffindor in Hogwarts, she never contemplated on actually wearing the colors of a Slytherin, but she noticed that the silver around her neck and the green, well, everything complimented her nicely. She begrudgingly admitted that she might have to buy more clothes in this color she liked it so much. Looking at the clock one last time, it was 7:15, she grabbed her small black purse she had happened to have brought with her, put her wand and her room key into it, and went to the elevator. As the elevator announced her arrival, she walked out and heard lots of chattering coming from her left. She started walking towards the noise, hoping she was going in the right direction, and self-consciously noticed how loud her heels were against the intricate marble floors. She found the dining room not much later and was greeted by the man at the podium. Like the letter said, the man recognized her and took her through the tables to a hallway which held the private dining rooms. He finally stopped in front of one of the rooms, told her this is where she would be eating tonight and offered to open the door and announce her. She shook her head slightly. The greeter frowned slightly and walked off. She looked at one of the clocks that was on the wall. Exactly 7:30. Taking a deep breath, she opened the doors.

Sorry to leave you guys hanging like this! But it keeps the suspense :) and I'm kind of tired, seeing as how it is now 3:45 am my time :) Hope you enjoy and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review, follow, favorite, and look forward to the next chapter!

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