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Hermione looked at Draco pleadingly, "Please Draco, for me?"

Draco smiled at Hermione and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"For you, I would do anything."

Chapter 13: No Costumes? errr …

To say the rest of the group was shocked, would be the understatement of the century. Whoa. Weren't they ready to murder each other at the end of last year? And that wasn't even four months ago!

Things have definitely changed.

Hermione could not help but grin as Draco said this. She stood on her toes and gave him a quick peck and said, "Thanks Drake, you are definitely the best ever."

Draco smiled right back at Hermione and replied, "Aww, thanks Mora but there's no need to state the obvious," Hermione chuckled as Draco winked at her. "Now, since our little display in potions, I'm thinking it would be nice to give the great hall a little show, don't you?"

Hermione smiled and said, "A Slytherin to the core. Let's go."

With that the least likely couple walked into the great hall. Hermione and Draco (followed by their friends) sauntered their way into the room holding hands. Before they parted Hermione and Draco shared a quick kiss and Hermione whispered, "This is definitely going to be the most interesting lunch by far."

Draco smiled at his wife and said, "Don't worry about it. If anyone gets too out of hand, let me know and I will punch them in the face for you."

Hermione laughed. "Draco, you just want an excuse to hit a Gryffindor."

"No, of course not. I would gladly sock a Hufflepuff for you if it was needed. Hell, I'd do it even if it weren't needed but that's beside the point. Now, go join your little Gryffindors and we'll have some fun answering the on going questions, here goes nothing," Draco said, and with that he gave Hermione a kiss on the forehead and they separated to their separate tables at opposite sides of the great hall.

Hermione was immediately flooded with questions. Everyone was asking them all at once and Hermione could not understand a single word of it.

Surprisingly it was Lavender who shut everyone up. "SHUT THE HELL UP!" once everyone had quieted down (obviously a little scared with this sudden out burst) he continued, "Mione, what the bloody hell are you doing?! Are you aware that you just kissed your sworn enemy Malfoy, or did that thought not occur to you yet? I mean yeah, he is hot but I thought you were marri-"

Hermione shut Lavender up by holding up her left hand, showing everyone once more the ring that was there. As she did this she said, "Lavender, you weren't in potions today since you and Pavarti were running an errend for Professor McGonagall about some upcoming event or whatever, but I did say that I was married. And hoping that you are smart enough to figure this out, I would never cheat on my husband, therefore-"

This time it was Pavarti who cut Hermione off, "-you are married to Draco Malfoy?"

Draco was luckily not receiving the same treatment as Hermione. No one at the Slytherin table cared. Yeah, she was a Gryffindor but she was a Zabini, so it only made sense that Draco would end up with her (that and the fact that she was hot, yet another reason for Draco to go for her). The few, like Pansy Parkinson, were too afraid of Draco to question him.

Dumbledore stood up and silence filled the hall.

"I hope the first half of the first day has gone nicely for all of you. I trust that no trouble has started yet. This year I have decided that there will be a Halloween ball. Yes, it will be a costume party but there is no need to have a Hogsmede time for everyone to purchase their costumes and masks, which will be required of everyone." The entire hall started talking all at once. Most of them were very confused. They would need costumes but time wasn't needed for them to buy them, yeah, definitely confusing.

Dumbledore quieted everyone down by putting up his hand. "Students, only a few more words and than I promise that you will be able to find your dates. There will be a dance for the first years through fourth years that will take place during the day. A costume is not necessary but masks are recommended. This ball will end at five o' clock and the next ball will start at seven for the fifth, sixth and seventh years. This ball is a formal ball. Come in normal clothes and do not bother to apply make up, for it will prove to be pointless. You will understand why on Halloween. Precautions have been made to refrain students from sneaking alcohol into the ball. Now, I will let you talk and make preparations after one quick word. This ball will be very unique, and unlike anything else that you may have ever been to, and believe me when I say, it's going to be interesting." With that, the headmaster sat down. Throughout his entire speech he had not once lost the twinkle in his eyes.

A/N: …that was a fairly boring chapter but I wanted to introduce the ball and make it so the entire school knew of the marriage. I've been focusing a lot on the reactions of people and I am definitely ready to write about something exciting. Don't worry, I know I've already put a ball in this story but this one will be VERY different (I think…I hope)

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