The remaining hours of the Hogsmeade trip seemed to fly by and the next thing Hermione knew she was in the Great Hall eating dinner. Draco seemed to have disappeared off the face of the Earth and Hermione glanced around the Great Hall nervously, hoping to see him.

"Are you ok Hermione?" Harry asked, glancing at his girlfriend, noticing she seemed to be worried. Hermione nodded and forced a smile to show on her face.

"Fine." Harry looked over at Ron who shrugged and went back to stuffing his face. Harry rolled his eyes and once again turned to Hermione.

"Hey Hermione, I think we need to talk. Can we go to the Room of Requirements for a bit?" Hermione seemed to have difficulty in swallowing her pumpkin juice, but somehow managed and nodded, the worry in her eyes seemingly growing larger. Hermione quickly stood up and began walking out of the hall, Harry close on her heels. They walked in silence until they approached the room and Harry stepped in front of Hermione, swinging the door open revealing an empty room with nothing but a couch and a fireplace for light and heat. Hermione swallowed nervously and stepped into the room making herself comfortable on the couch as Harry shut and locked the door behind them. Harry eyes lit up as he turned towards her and sat down.

"Do you love me Hermione?" Harry asked softly taking Hermiones hand in his. Hermione smiled a little.

"Of course I love you Harry, you know that." She insisted. Harry's smile grew a little wider as she slowly reached into his pocket.

"Than...I have something I want to ask you." He continued. Hermione slowly nodded feeling a knot form in her stomach.

"You know how much I love you...You're my best friend and you've dealt with me through everything. You make me happier than I've ever been...Hermione, will you marry me?" Hermione gasped as Harry pulled out a small red velvet box, revealing a small gold ring with a simple heart shaped diamond in the center.

Hermione felt tears well up in her eyes as she stared at the ring. Harry stared expectantly at her.

"Hermione...What do you say? Will you be my wife?" Hermione closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"Yes! Of course!" She said excitedly, opening her eyes and throwing her arms around Harry's neck.

The week wait for the Christmas dance seemed to drag on forever. Draco still hadn't appeared and as far as Hermione could tell, he wasn't even at Hogwarts. It seemed to take only a matter of days for news of Hermiones and Harry's engagement to spread around the school and even the teachers were congratulating them. Hermione had even received a few letters from readers of The Daily Prophet, who had gone back to reporting Harry's love life, saying they wished her the best. The day of the dance Ginny had unexpectedly turned up and insisted upon doing Hermiones hair and makeup.

"You want to look good for Harry don't you?" Ginny asked with exasperation when Hermione put up a fight. Hermiones shoulders sagged as she finally gave in with a deep sigh.

"Fine, but if it looks bad I'm blaming you." Hermione said playfully. Ginny smiled and clapped her hands together.

"Fine by me. Lets get started."

Harry sat nervously next to Ron in the Gryffindor common room.

"What time did Ginny say they'd be here?" Harry asked looking at Ron. Ron rolled his eyes and put his head in his hands.

"For the fifth time, they said 8:00 mate." Harry nodded and glanced at his watch again.

"Harry, calm down. They'll be here." Harry was about to speak when the Common room door swung open and Ginny stepped inside. Ginny donned an ice blue, floor length strapless gown. Beading decorated the bodice of the dress and her hair was twisted elegantly up in a bun with ice blue flowers put perfectly into place.

"Wow Ginny...You look great." Harry said as he and Ron both stood from the couch. Ginny smiled.

"Thanks Harry." She than cleared her throat and turned back towards the door.

"Now I present to you both Miss. Hermione Granger."

Hermione carefully stepped through the portrait door. She nervously shifted her weight from foot to foot.

"What do you guys think?" She asked timidly when neither Harry nor Ron said anything. She stood in a flamingo pink floor length halter-top dress. A soft white satin shawl draped around her shoulders and Harry's heart necklace draped around her neck. Her brown hair was twisted into a bun on her head with small tendrils of hair framing her face. Her eyes were brought out by a light pink eye shadow lightly brushed on her lids.

Harry stood for a moment until Ginny spoke up.

"Harry, I think you're drooling." Ginny said smiling. Harry snapped out of his stupor and walked over to Hermione.

"You look gorgeous Hermione..." He said quietly as he slipped a light pink corsage onto her wrist and gave her a small kiss in the cheek. Hermione blushed as wrapped her arm around Harry's.

"Thank you." She said softly. Ron said nothing but continued to stare and finally Ginny nudged his shoulder.

"Well I guess we'd better go." Ron said quickly, hurrying past Harry and Hermione. Ginny rolled her eyes and followed him out of the door leaving Harry and Hermione alone. Harry slowly leaned over putting his lips to Hermiones ear.

"I love you Hermione..." Hermione smiled and gave him a small kiss on the lips.

"I love you too Harry..."

Hermiones eyes lit up as she and Harry stepped into the Great Hall. The Weird Sisters made another appearance and were playing on stage where the teachers usually sat. The ceiling was enchanted to look like the night sky and flakes of snow slowly fell, but melted before reaching the students. Tables and chairs were scattered around the Hall and in the center was a large wooden dance floor. Across the room was a small area set up for photos.

"This is beautiful." Hermione said smiling.

"You want to get pictures taken?" Harry asked smiling back at Hermione. Hermione slowly nodded and followed Harry. Once they had given their money to a photographer they were shuffled in front of a dark blue background decorated with stars and adorned with vines and flowers.

"You kids look beautiful together." The photographer said with a fake smile.

"Now what I want you to do," He began instructing Harry.

"Is put your hands on her hips." He than turned to Hermione.

"Now I need you to put your arms around his neck and stare straight into his eyes." Hermione nodded and did so. Harry eyes sparkled at her as she stared into them. She seemed to get lost in his eyes and wasn't even aware of the photographer telling them they were done until Harry removed his hands from her hips.

As they stepped out from in front of the screen Hermione stopped as she spotted a familiar face across the room. Draco. He stood with his arm around Pansy's waist and was whispering something in her ear. Hermione felt herself grow jealous as Pansy threw her head back with laughter. Hermione quickly shook her head and grabbed Harry's hand, dragging him over to where Ron and Parvati sat.

"Hey guys!" Parvati said cheerfully. Hermione gave a small smile and pulled a chair next to Harry, holding tight to his hand.

"So when did you guys set the date?" Parvati asked pulling herself closer to Hermione. Hermione smiled a little and looked at Harry.

"We've decided to do it after we graduate." Hermione answered.

"We're going to throw an engagement party this summer." Parvati's smile grew wider.

"That's so romantic..." She gushed as she grabbed Ron's hand. Ron's face turned bright red as she did so and he turned away from her trying to hide it. As he did so the band started playing a slow song.

"Oh my gosh, this is my favorite song! We have to dance." Exclaimed Parvati pulling Ron from his chair. Harry laughed and turned to Hermione.

"Shall we dance?" He asked. Hermione smiled at him.

"Of course." She replied, standing up. They made their way onto the dance floor and Hermione wrapped her arms around Harry's neck as Harry wrapped his arms around her waist.

If I could grant you one wish
I wish you could see the way you kiss
ooh I love watching you, baby
when your driving me, ooh, crazy

Ooh, I love the way you, love the way you love me
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Ooh, to feel the way I, feel with your arms around me
I only wish that you could see
you, the way you love me

It's not right, it's not fair
What your missing over there
Someday I'll find a way to show you
just how lucky I am, to know you.

The song slowly continued as Harry and Hermione moved in tune to the music. Hermione slowly closed her eyes resting her head on Harry's shoulder, savoring the moment.

Ooh, I love the way you, love the way you love me
there's nowhere else I'd rather be
Ooh, to feel the way I, feel with your arms around me
I only wish that you could see
You, the way you love me.

Harry's lip caressed Hermiones neck as he pulled her closer to him.

"I love you so much Harry..." Hermione whispered to him. Hermione heard him chuckle a little.

"I'll always love you 'Mione." As the song slowly died down the band announced they would be taking a ten-minute break.

"You want something to drink?" Harry asked Hermione as they pulled apart. Hermione smiled and nodded.

"I'll be back at the table." She told him as he walked towards the refreshments. She made her way back to the table when out of the corner of her eye she saw Draco hurrying out of the Great Hall. Without thinking Hermione quickly changed her course and quickly followed him out of the hall. She followed Draco out into the courtyard before she managed to get his attention.

"Draco!" She called from behind him. Draco stopped and slowly turned around, looking Hermione up and down.

"Oh, it's you." Hermione slowly nodded, now aware that she wasn't sure what she wanted to say to him.

"What do you want?" Draco asked harshly. Hermione stood silently, but put her head down.

"I wanted to tell you I'm sorry...For everything." She said in a voice a little above a whisper. Draco sighed and moved towards her.

"I don't want you to hate me..." She continued quietly. Draco wrapped his arms around her.

"You know I could never hate you." He said.

"Now where were we before you took off last time?" He said huskily as he pulled her into a deep kiss. Hermiones legs weakened and she melted into the kiss. She felt Dracos tongue tracing her lips before she finally realized what was happening.

"I can't do this." She said pushing him away.

"That's not what I wanted to happen when I followed you. I'm engaged Draco, to Harry." Draco rolled his eyes.

"So I've heard. But the question is, who do you love more?" He asked raising his eyebrows at her. Hermione stood, unsure of how to answer.

"So, not as dedicated to the wonder boy as everyone thinks you are." He said arrogantly. Hermione backed away from him.

"I love Harry. I always will. And I know that he'll always love me. We're over Draco. This is the end of anything we ever had." She said defiantly as she turned and walked back into the Great Hall. From behind her she was sure she heard Draco scoff and she pulled her shawl tighter around her as she shivered. She quickly made her way back to the table and saw Harry peering around the room. He quickly stood up when he saw her approaching.

"Hey, I thought maybe someone stole my beautiful fiancé." He said jokingly as he pulled her into a small hug,

"Where were you?" Hermione shook her head.

"Nowhere, I just had to go talk to someone." She quickly sat next to Harry and was aware of Ron gazing at her.

"What is it Ron?" She asked with annoyance. Ron shook his head.

"Nothing..." he said shrugging his shoulders as he looked away.

"Come on," Hermione said, grabbing Harry.

"Lets dance."

The band quickly began packing up their equipment as teachers began to magically clear tables. Dumbledore climbed to the stage.

"Thank you all for coming to Hogwarts Christmas dance. It was a huge success, but now I'm afraid you are all to go back to your dormitories and to bed." Students groaned as Dumbledore stepped off the stage. Harry took Hermiones hand and began filing out of the hall behind everyone else when Ron grabbed Harry's shoulder.

"Hey, Harry, can I talk to you?" Ron's eyes shifted a little to Hermione and back to Harry. Harry nodded and dropped Hermiones hand.

"I'll meet you outside my common room." Hermione said pulling Harry into a kiss. Hermione filed out of the hall along with everyone else and made her way to her room. She quickly threw the door open and threw her shawl on her bed. She quickly changed into a pair of pajamas and began washing her make up off when she heard someone at the common room door.

She opened the door and saw Harry. She pulled him into a hug and was surprised when he didn't return it.

"You want to come in?" She asked. Harry shook his head.

"I don't think I should..." Hermione raised her eyes brows and laughed a little.

"And why not?" She questioned. Harry's gaze fell to the floor and he mumbled an answer. Hermione smirked.

"You want to try that again more clearly?"

"I know you kissed Malfoy!" Harry growled. Hermione said nothing.

"You know I wouldn't do that Harry." She said as she grasped the wall for support.

"Don't lie to me Hermione..." Harry said quietly.

"Harry, I swear I didn't!" Hermione denied shaking her head as tears began to flow down her face. Harry stared at her disgusted.

"I said don't lie Hermione, Ron saw you two!." Harry shook his head and ran a hand through his hair.

"I thought I knew you better than this Hermione..." Hermione wiped her tears away.

"I didn't mean for it to happen Harry. It isn't what you think. I love you. You know that." She sobbed. Harry said nothing and his eyes seemed to grow empty.

"I wish I could believe you..." He whispered. He slowly turned and began walking down the hall. Hermione leaned against the wall, tears flowing freely now. A shudder ran through her body as she brought her hand to the heart shaped necklace, which was now as cold as ice

Song is "I Love The Way You Love Me" By John Michael Montgomery.