As they walked through Hogsmeade it was obvious everyone was surprised to see them together. Hermione let her face drop to the ground to avoid the stares of some of her fellow Gryffindors. Draco looked over at Hermione and noticed the flush in her face. He gently leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"Don't worry; they're just staring because you're so beautiful." Hermione smiled and lifted her head a little, tightening her grip on Dracos arm. Finally they arrived at the restaurant. A small crescent shaped sign hung above the door.

"Eclipse...Why haven't I ever heard of this place before?" Hermione asked reading the sign. Draco shrugged as he held the door open for her.

"It's a very nice place for upper class people." Hermione glared for a second before walking inside. They were quickly seated at a small table. The ceiling was enchanted to look like the night sky and occasionally a shooting star would fly across. It was dim inside and only a few small chandeliers lighted the tables.

"You should have let me know I was under dressed" Hermione quietly chided Draco.

"You look fine to me." Draco whispered back taking a sip of his water.

"So what made you ask me out?" Hermione asked abruptly changing the subject. Draco nearly choked on his water. He cleared his throat and stared at her.

"What do you mean?" Hermione gave him an exasperated look.

"I mean why after all the years that you tormented me and hated my guts did you decide to ask me out?" Draco shrugged.

"I never really hated you, I just didn't like you." Hermione laughed.

"Well thanks I think. You're still avoiding the question."

"Do you really find it impossible that someone likes you and finds you beautiful?" Draco snapped. Hermione sat dumbfounded, unsure of what to say next.

"Besides when I like someone I ask them out, that's just how it works. Now it's time for your interrogation. Why'd you agree?" Hermione shrugged.

"It just seemed like the right thing to do." Draco smiled and lifted his glass.

"Cheers to that." Hermione raised her glass and gently tapped it against Dracos.

Conversation seemed to flow smoothly and thankfully they didn't have any awkward silences. Hermione was surprised to find that as different as they both really were, they had a lot in common. Dinner seemed to fly by and before they realized it there was only an hour left until they had to go back to the school.

"So, you want to head back now?" Hermione asked. Draco snaked his arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him.

"I have a better idea." He said drawing his face closer to hers. Suddenly Hermione threw his arm off of her shoulder and she snapped at him.

"If you think the only reason I went out with you was to make out, you're really wrong. I would have thought you would know I'm not like that." Draco stood staring for a moment.

"That's not what I had in mind..." He glanced down as if ashamed.

"But now that you bring it up..." he said bringing his head back up smirking. Hermione gave him a disgusted look and pushed her chair back to walk away. Draco laughed and leapt from his chair grabbing her arm before she could get far.

"Come on, I'm just messing around. In fact what I had in mind was a little walk..." Hermione turned around to face him.

"I'm not sure if I trust you..." Draco made a serious face.

"Come on, I promise, I won't try anything...Unless you want me to." he said still smirking. Hermione shook her head and couldn't help but smile.

"Fine, but we can't be long." Draco smiled and took Hermiones hand. He slowly led her down a small path not far from the restaurant. It seemed to get colder as they walked and Hermione couldn't help but notice that nothing but trees surrounded them. She began rubbing her arms to keep herself warm. Draco smiled and took off his jacket draping it around Hermiones shoulders.

"I can't take it, you'll be cold." She insisted, sliding his jacket off. Draco shook his head.

"I'm fine, you take it." He wrapped his arm around her in an effort to make her feel warm again.

"So, where are we going? It seems like we've been walking forever."

"Just a little further, trust me, you'll love it." He replied. Hermione nodded and they continued walking in silence. Finally they approached a small clearing in the woods. Hermione gasped in awe. A small pond sat in the middle of the clearing and there was a soft blue light that seemed to cover the area.

The clearing to anyone else may have seemed swamp-like and nothing more than a pond in the middle of the forest, but to Hermione it seemed like a safe-haven. She wasn't sure if it was the great night she'd had with Draco or not, but being in the clearing and surrounded by the pale blue light, she felt a happiness she'd never felt before.

"Wow...It's beautiful." She said, freeing herself from Dracos grip and walking around the clearing. She walked over to the pond and gazed it. A clear reflection of her face gazed back at her. Suddenly Dracos face appeared next to her and she looked up at him. They stared at each other a moment before Hermione began looking around.

"So, what makes the blue light?" Hermione asked gazing around. Draco stood next to her and began looking around.

"I'm not sure really. Never really cared either." Hermione smiled because she felt the same way.

"So how'd you find this place?" Draco slowly walked over to a fallen log that made a perfect bench and sat down.

"I was just wandering around Hogsmeade and needed a place to think and I found it. It just feels safe here…Like nothing can touch me. I never showed anyone before this." he said softly. Hermione sat next to him and took his hand.

"Than I'm glad you told me about it." Draco turned to her and smiled.

"I really do like you Hermione, I hope you know that." Hermione nodded.

"I like you too..." She replied. Draco slowly leaned in towards her closing his eyes. Hermione sat still, not sure what to do, but by instinct closed her eyes too. She felt Dracos lips press against hers and was surprised to feel that they were soft. It only lasted a second but to Hermione it seemed like years. They slowly pulled away and Hermione put her finger to her lips and felt her face go red.

"Sorry...I've never done that before." She stuttered out. Draco nodded, gazing at her.

"I know." Hermione quickly stood up and brushed off her jeans.

"Well we should head back before the carriages leave without us." She said. Draco stood up too; taking Hermiones hands in his and slowly led her out of the forest.

What am I getting myself into? Hermione thought.