A/N: Sorry for the late update! I've been so busy…well sorta, with all of the semester final things. Lol yeah. Also, cause I couldn't think of what to put in this chapter and the events. Sorry if the story just keeps going and going on with nothing interesting! I'll try to make it better!
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Chapter 14
"Why today!" Hermione moaned.
"Will you be bloody silent! I'm trying to do my homework here, if you don't mind!" an annoyed voice said.
"Actually, yes, I DO mind. Why do I have to be stuck here with you, when I could've gone with my friends!"
Draco rolled his eyes. "Oh, yes. You, Potty, and Weasel can't be separate can you?"
"Stop being so sarcastic, Malfoy. Lighten up."
"Me? Look at you, sitting in a dark corner, yelling 'Why today? Oh, why!'"
"I did not do that!" she said, scrunching up her face.
"You're a terrible liar," he pointed out. She stuck her tongue out at him.
"Hey yo- Wait! I'm not even sitting in a corner you bloody fool!" she yelled.
"Of course you're not sitting in a corner." he said. "You're sitting in front of the bloody curtains that YOU closed up."
"I did not!"
"Yes you did!"
"No I didn't!"
"Yes, you did! I saw you with my two eyes."
"No, I didn't! Go get your eyes checked!"
"Now, why would I want to do a stupid thing like that for?"
"So that you can get glasses, of course." she said, as if it was obvious.
"I don't need glasses, mudblood."
"Get a new insult, would you? That one is getting pretty old."
"Shut your mouth, Granger."
"See? There you go! Good job!" she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Suddenly, someone cleared their throats behind the two. "I am sorry to interrupt your, err, bonding, but we have important things to get over with so, how about you two bond later?" Dumbledore said, with a gentle smile on his face.
Hermione blushed. "I-I'm sorry, Professor."
"It is quite alright, Miss Granger. Before we get into serious stuff," Dumbledore paused, getting his wand out and pointed it at his hand, and something appeared. "Would you like to have a lemon drop?" he asked.
Draco sighed, and took one, just for the heck of it, while Hermione just objected politely. The Headmaster frowned in disappointment, but then put the bowl of lemon drops on the table.
"Now, onto serious business. Have you two decided on what the theme of the ball is it going to be? I would very appreciate it if you did, since I should announce it to the others as soon as I could." the two teens nodded.
"Very good. Care to share?" the old man smiled.
Draco cleared his throat. "Well, we agreed on a 'Disney' theme. The band is going to be….well, if you wouldn't mind, sir, The Weird Sisters."
Dumbledore nodded, with the same old twinkle in his eyes. "Excellent. I've heard of these 'Disney' creations."
"How so, sir?" Hermione asked, curiously.
"Why, I don't know if you know this young lady, but her name is Lisa Moon," Hermione gasped, "So I see that you've heard of her?"
"Um, well, I met her just the other day…"
Dumbledore's eyebrows rose. "Oh, really now. That's splendid. Nice young girl, isn't she?" Hermione nodded. "One of the most kindest students that I've had in my days."
"Ah, well, now that that's settled," Dumbledore started. "Would you two be alright if I told the rest at the next mealtime?"
The two nodded and the old man smiled. "Very well then. I must know, when would you want the Great Hall to yourselves so that you two could get onto decorations?"
"How about four hours before the ball?" Draco suggested.
"Good, good, but how would the other students eat then, Mister Malfoy?"
"They can have whatever they want at the ball, I suppose."
"Really? Interesting."
"Yes, sir. We thought about it for a while, but we decided that the ball should have a little mini feast for some of the people who are always hungry." Hermione answered, smiling at the thought of Ron, who was always stuffing his face with food.
"I must give you both credit, this is very well thought out." the older and wiser man commented.
"Is there anything else that we should think about?" Hermione asked in curiosity. Dumbledore looked at her.
"No, I don't suppose so,"
"Oh, okay."
"Well its been pleasant talking to you both. I will see you later Mister Malfoy and Miss Granger." the Headmaster said, as he walked out of the door.
Draco sighed. "Four hours, Malfoy? Isn't that too little?" Hermione asked.
"I don't know, Granger. We might get done by the time of the ball."
"Fine, whatever." Hermione then finally left the Head's Dormitory kind of place.
Hermione sighed happily as she went outside and the fresh cool breeze was present.
"Hey, 'mione. Didn't see you this morning. Where'd you go?" Ginny asked.
"Oh, I was in my common room. Had to be there, Dumbledore called a meeting."
Ginny nodded. "Well, at least you're not dead." she joked.
Hermione laughed. "Alright, let's go inside. It's getting cold." Ginny nodded in agreement and they started back to the school.
---At breakfast---'
"Hey, 'mione. Haven't seen you in a while." Harry joked. Hermione rolled her eyes, but smiled and sat down next to him.
"Yeah, 'mione. Where were you this morning?" Ron asked.
"Meeting." she answered simply.
"Good morning everyone!" Dumbledore's voice said. "I have splendid news this morning. It concerns the ball."
Hermione blinked, "He's going to announce that now? Right after he just found out?"
Ginny smiled, "This is perfect!"
"I am deeply sorry that I haven't told you all any sooner. This is what I just found out this morning. I found out that the theme of the ball is going to be, Disney." Many confused looks were given to him, and some smiling.
Dumbledore cleared his throat. "Disney is a creation of this man, and it contains many different characters that you all can choose from."
"For your question about how you would find out about what to choose from, you would see it in your Transfiguration class today. Your partner for the ball, for the seventh years, are the partners that you have for the whole year I believe. That is all of the announcements that I have so enjoy your breakfast!"
"Wow, that is amazing, 'mione." Harry commented.
"Thanks Harry."
"I don't understand this. What's this "Disney"?" Ron asked, filling up his plate with food.
"Ron, you'll find out later in Transfiguration. Don't you ever listen?" Ginny said.
"Oh," Ron said and then started eating.
"Oh, hey, 'mione. If the people who got the wrong costumes for the ball, how would they get it now?" Mark asked.
"Well, Mark, that's why we're going to have another Hogsmeade trip this week."
"That is bloody brilliant. This is all thought out." Ron exclaimed. Hermione laughed and nodded. They continued their feast and hung out in the Head's common room and talked.
---Draco---
"That stupid mudblood." Draco grumbled.
Blaise was sitting in a chair and was looking at his friend weirdly. "Drake, chill. Seriously, you need it."
Draco glared at his friend. "Shut up. She gave me a headache this morning with the whole, "NO! WHY TODAY!" drama act."
Blaise chuckled. "That's funny."
"No it isn't."
Blaise rolled his eyes. "Whatever man. You and I both know, you get annoyed very easily."
"DRACO! BLAISE!" a voice yelled, at the door of the entrance of the Slytherin common rooms.
"Uh, hi?" another voice asked, softer than the other.
"Where have you been?" Pansy asked, with a hand on her hip.
"Here." Blaise answered.
"Ha-ha. Funny. Drakie, where were you this morning!"
"I had a meeting, Pansy."
"Oh. How did that go?" Pansy asked.
"Well, me and Granger just told the old man the theme of the ball."
"The idea of the theme was brilliant!" Rolinda exclaimed. Pansy nodded.
"I agree."
"Yeah, whatever." Draco said, and then sat down in a chair.
---A week later---
"Snape, again!" Ron exclaimed, as they went inside.
"Calm down, Ron. We know." Harry said.
"Sorry,"
"Everyone to their seats." Snape ordered. "Does anyone know what day it is?"
"It's Halloween!" a voice shouted.
"Yes, thank you, mister Nott, today is Halloween, but it is also exactly a month after you and your partner has made a certain potion." many gasps went around the room. "One partner will get out one of the potions from the cabinet."
There were shuffling of feet as people went to go get the vial of potion. Draco stood up, since Hermione was busy reading whatever the hell she was reading, and went to go get the vial. When everyone got the vial of potion, they all went to their desks and sat down.
"We will only be testing one of the potions today. The rest is for another day. Now, who will drink it first? Hmm," he smirked maliciously. "I think the boys should go first." he decided. Many of the guys groaned, while the girls squealed.
"Every male in this class, stand up with the vial in your hands." Snape ordered. The boys obeyed. "Drink it. All of it." he said. The boys grimaced, but drank the potion anyways.
Draco sat down and had a goofy look on his face. Well, actually, all of the guys had goofy smiles on their faces.
"Hermione," Draco said softly. Hermione got scared. 'What's with Malfoy? He's going mad. Is the potion kicking in this quick?'
"You're so beautiful," Hermione heard Blaise say to Ginny. Ginny was moving away from him. She then just realized that Draco was actually HUGGING her!
"AHHHH!" she yelled, trying to get him off or her, but he didn't budge. "Get off of me Malfoy!"
"Why do you call me that? You should call me Draco." he pouted at her. Hermione blushed. 'This is way too weird. Am I going to be like this when I drink the bloody potion? Oh, Merlin, I hope not.'
While she kept trying to pry him off of her, she looked around, to see how the other girls were doing. She saw Pansy trying to hide behind the chair, trying to get away from Harry. Parvati was, well, luring her partner away with the food she had in her bag. Luna was whacking Crabbe with her "The Quibbler" magazine. Rolinda was looking fearfully at Mark, as he tried to kiss her. Finally, Lavender was just grinning like a fool while Ron was kissing her.
Hermione rolled her eyes at Lavender. Draco was still there, hugging her, and what's worse, he was trying to kiss her. 'Oh, hell no!'
"Malfoy-"
"Draco," he corrected.
"Eh, D-Draco, get off of me!" she screamed. He shook his head and hugged her tighter. She blushed, and then mentally cursed at herself.
"GET OFF OF ME RIGHT NOW BEFORE I HEX YOU INTO THE NEXT MELLENIUM!"
"I love it when you get mad." he smirked at her.
Snape then, shouted a freezing charm, so all of the guys in there froze and the girls sighed in relief. "You girls, class is dismissed. I advise you to stay away from your partner." he smirked. The girls left and practically ran to their dorm rooms. Then they remembered. Tonight was the Halloween Ball, and they have to go with the BOYS!
---that evening---
"Merlin! Has anyone seen my heels?"
"Now, where did I put those stockings?"
"Shit! Where did you hide my wand at, Parvati!"
"I LOST MY HAT! WHERE'S THAT BLOODY HAT!"
That's what Hermione was greeted with when she entered the girls dormitory on the night of the ball.
"Wow, this is hectic," she said to herself as she pushed through the rambling girls to find Ginny. She found Ginny helping Lavender with her hair.
"Hey," Hermione greeted.
"Hey, 'mione! Glad you're here." Lavender smiled.
"Almost- DONE!" Ginny said. Lavender was dressed as Snow White and just had her hair temporarily dyed to black, and had a red ribbon on the top of her head. She had on a dress that reached down to her toes, and was blue at the top, and yellow at the waist down, and on her cuffs(A/N: eh, is that what they call the sleeves thingy?) was a design that was red and was shaped like a rain drop. Her dress also had glitter all over it, and it didn't have a collar, like the Snow White 'person' had. For make up, she had on some mascara, blush and red lip-gloss that looked like lipstick.
"You look wonderful Lav!" Hermione and Ginny commented.
Lavender blushed. "Really? Don't you think the lip-gloss is too much?"
"No, its just fine." Ginny replied.
Hermione then just noticed that Ginny had goldish-blonde hair, instead of red.
"Gin, why's your hair blonde?" Hermione asked.
Ginny patted her blonde hair and grinned. "I'm Tinkerbell, that's why."
Hermione smiled. Ginny too, had her costume on. She had on a green dress that was very sparkly, had many different lengths of the dress as it goes down, like it was layered, and she had on some light green wings on her back, that was enchanted to pour glitter as she walked around. She had on mascara, eyeliner, green glittery eyes-shadow, some pink lip-gloss and a little bit of blush for her make up. For her shoes, she had on some green slippers that was stretchy and thin, with a furry green ball at the place where her toes were supposed to go.
"You look great!" Lavender exclaimed.
"Thanks." The two girls who were dressed up turned to look at Hermione.
"What?" Hermione asked.
"Hermione, what are you going as?" Lavender asked, looking at Hermione's costume questionably, not able to figure out who Hermione was going as.
Hermione turned red. "Um, I was thinking of going as……Sleeping Beauty, she answered softly. Her costume was pink and it flowed to the ground, so you couldn't see what her slippers looked like. The collar of the dress was at her shoulders in a v-neck style. She had some pink gloves that reached until her elbow, and a gold necklace that was shaped like a heart. Her hair was down and were in soft ringlets, and she had a crown on top of her head, and she had only lip-gloss on her lips.
Ginny and Lavender squealed. "Blimey! That is brilliant!"
Lavender giggled. "Well, Hermione, you're ready yet?"
"Well, not exactly."
"What do you mean 'not exactly"!" Ginny exclaimed.
"Um, well, I don't know really."
"Hey, has anyone seen my dress?" Parvati asked, coming up to them, looking for her Hawaiian dress, as she was going to the ball as Lilo.(A/N: Hey! There's a person who's Lilo! Lol)
"Um, no, Parvati, sorry." Lavender answered. Parvati pouted and turned around and started shouting to the other girls.
"Anyways, you don't know why you're not ready then?"
"Yeah,"
"Lav, what do you think?"
Lavender took a moment to think. "She needs some more make up." she answered simply.
"Wait, what?"
"Make up, Hermione."
"I heard that, Lav, but what do you mean by 'more'?"
Lavender grinned and Hermione got nervous. What was she going to do with the make up? Go all crazy on her face?
"Um, Lav, you're scaring me."
"Yeah, Lav, what's with the weird smile?" Ginny asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all." Lavender said in a sing-song voice.
Hermione was about to sigh in relief, but was pulled into a chair. "Hey, what are you-"
"Let me do your make up, 'mione."
"That's very kind, Lav, but,"
"No buts, I'm doing your make up and that's that." Lavender said, with a weird glint in her eye.
"O-okay." Hermione said, with a little bit of fear in her voice.
Lavender decided to put on some eyeliner and some mascara onto Hermione's eyes, and then put some light glitter onto her eyelids. She then added more lip-gloss onto her lips, and Hermione got confused.
"Hey, Lav. Why more lip-gloss?"
"Hermione, Hermione, Hermione. Don't you know that you have to put on at least two layers of lip-gloss onto your lips!"
"Why would you do such a thing?" Hermione asked, getting more confused.
Lavender sighed. "Well, if you put more than one layer, your lips would be more shiner, that's why." Hermione nodded slowly, drinking in the information.
"Oh, I guess I'm done!"
"Wow, 'mione. You look wonderful!" Ginny complimented.
"Thanks,"
"Let's get going girls!" Lavender exclaimed, and linked her arms to the other two girl's, and started steering them in the direction of the door.
"Calm down, Lav," Hermione laughed, still getting pulled by her friend.
They got to the entrance of the Great Hall in a matter of minutes, at the speed Lavender was going at. "That was quick," Ginny murmured.
"You girls weren't going to meet your dates anywhere, were you?" Lavender asked. Hermione and Ginny shook their heads, and Lavender nodded.
"Let's go in then." Lavender pushed open the doors and she and Ginny both gasped at the sight that they saw.
On the walls, there were little designs of some of the Disney characters that moved, along with some Halloween related things. The ceiling, that was usually enchanted to make it look like the weather and other things, was sparkling and occasionally, bits of glitter fell from the ceiling. The food table, which was packed with hungry people, was like a mini buffet. The table was enchanted to never run out of food, so when someone drank all of the pumpkin juice, it just magically reappears. Up in the front, were The Weird Sisters, who were already starting to sing. There were pumpkins placed all around the room, and all of them were different shapes. The many tables that were around the dance floor, had red velvet sheets(A/N: What are those things that are used to cover or decorate the table? Lol) and the chairs were made of oak with red velvet for the cushion and resting place, to match the table. There were also candles on every table, and there were plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, and other things on the table too.
"Wow, 'mione, this is beautiful!" Ginny exclaimed.(A/N: I'm sooooo sorry if the details for stuff aren't good! I hope its good….and if it isn't, I'm sorry. I tried my best. T.T lol) Lavender could just nod her head.
"H-how did you and Malfoy ever think of this?" Lavender asked. Hermione smiled and shrugged.
"I don't know. Are you sure its alright?"
"YES!" the two girls exclaimed at once, and Hermione just nodded.
"I'm glad you both like it."
They found their dates, well most of their dates, at a table. Ron was sitting there, looking bored, dressed as the prince in Snow White. His hair was still red, since he was too lazy to dye it, and he was wearing a white top, with a blue vest over it, with a red cape on his shoulders.
Harry, who was sitting next to Ron, was dressed as Aladdin. He had a little red cap on his head, and was wearing a purple vest, that had no buttons or anything, so his chest was shown, and he had a red, waist thing and his pants were white.
Finally, there was Mark, was on the other side of Ron, was dressed as the prince in Cinderella. He had on a white, royal type of suit with gold decorations on his collar, his shoulders, and around his waist for a belt. His pants were black and baggy, and he didn't do anything to his hair, so he looked like a 'new' prince charming.(A/N: I don't remember what color the prince's pants were…so I made it black! Ha)
"Hey you guys." Hermione greeted them. They nodded to her.
"Where are your dates?" Lavender asked, as she made Harry scoot over, so she could sit with Ron.
"Oh, Ronnie! You look so handsome!" Lavender gushed. Ron blushed and looked at her lovingly.
"Thanks, Lav. You look beautiful."
Lavender just smiled. Hermione rolled her eyes, and turned to the other two.
"Harry, Mark, where are your dates?"
"Um, we don't know where Pansy and Rolinda are. Wish I knew where Pans was." Harry answered. Hermione just nodded slowly. Just then, Pansy, Rolinda, Blaise, and Draco all entered the Great Hall, and they all made their way towards where Hermione and the others were at.
Pansy was going as Jasmine, so she had her hair down and black, with a sky blue ribbon type thing in her hair. Her shirt was sky blue, and her sleeves was in the middle of her arm, between her shoulders and elbow, and since her shirt was short, her belly was showing. She also had some sky blue pants, with gold slippers. She had these big gold earrings, and a gold necklace to match. For her make up, she just had some mascara and red lip-gloss.
Rolinda was going dressed as Cinderella. Her hair was up in a bun and had a baby blue headband on it, but her hair was still blonde, with the black streaks on it. She had a darker blue chocker, and had gloves that went up to the middle of her shoulders and elbow. Her dress flowed to the ground, and was also, baby blue, and had a not so much puffy cuffs and had some mascara, eyeliner, and some lip-gloss, for make up.
Blaise was Peter Pan. His black hair was dyed to red and had a green cap. He had a green costume, but it wasn't like the original 'Peter Pan' costume though. It had some minor changes. His clothes weren't skin tight, like the original Peter Pan, it was baggy. It looked like he was going for only half Peter Pan.
Draco was the prince in Sleeping Beauty. He had to dye his hair to brown, but he spiked his hair up.. He had on a black and grey shirt and had a black cape around his shoulders. He had on some baggy black pants and he had a sword on his side.(A/N: I changed the way of how some of them look, because I don't remember what they look like, or I just wanted some changes to be made? Lol yeah.)
'Leave it to Mark, Malfoy, and Blaise to be all rebellious on the costumes.' Hermione thought. 'Oh, Merlin! They're still under the potion aren't they!'
"Hey babe, you look great." Blaise greeted with a dopey grin on his face, and grinned even wider when Ginny blushed.
"Hey, Pansy, you look splendid. Very beautiful!"
"Um, thanks, Harry, you look nice yourself." Pansy said warily.
"H-hello, Mark." Rolinda stammered, still a bit scared of him. Mark just smirked at her.
"Hey there, Rolinda, darling, you look beautiful!" Rolinda turned red.
Draco went up to Hermione and kissed her cheek. "You look absolutely beautiful, babe." Hermione blushed of embarrassment, and in anger. 'How dare he kiss me, and call me babe! The nerve.'
Hermione took a step back from Draco and sighed. This is going to be a long night.
"Welcome to you all," Dumbledore spoke. "I must say, this is a completely different change for the Great Hall, and it is wonderfully decorated."
"Now, it is time to have the dancing begin. Would all of the seventh years come up and dance first? That would be a way to start the dance." the man smiled. All of the seventh year's stood up from where they were seated, and started making their way towards the dance floor. Hermione grimaced inwardly, unfortunately for her, it was a slow song that started out the dance. 'Why did I have to be partnered up with Malfoy?'
Draco put his arm around her waist, pulled her to him, and smiled. Hermione pushed her hands against his chest to get away, but no luck.
"Malfoy, let me go." she whispered.
"Why should I?"
"Because I said so."
He frowned. "But,"
"Malfoy. You hate me, remember?"
"I hated you? I hated such a beautiful girl like you? How ashamed I feel." he said sadly.
"No, Malfoy. Not 'hated', hate. As in still present."
"Well I've changed, so I don't hate you anymore."
Hermione sighed. "Why me?" she muttered. 'This is going to be a VERY, VERY long night.'
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