Chapter 14: In the Courtyard

Hermione was up on her two feet again. She was beaming as she went out of the wing.

"Hermione!" Ron shrieked.

Draco turned from his posse.

Granger!

"Never mind…"

Goyle looked at him.

"What?" Goyle asked.

"None of your business." Draco snapped.

Hermione went over to Draco.

"Hey," Hermione grasped his hand.

"Hi." Draco reddened.

"Are you all right?"

Draco smiled.

She's such a sweet girl, so concerned and all.

"Bye." Hermione smiled at him.

Draco's heart thumped.

At six in the evening, Draco sent a note:

Meet me at seven in the Courtyard, Draco

That night, Hermione was awaiting him there. She was wearing a pale pink dress with Mary Janes.

"Hi, Granger. Glad you came."

Hermione looked to her left and saw Draco with yet another hunky outfit.

"Dra-Dra…" Hermione stuttered at the sight of him.

He wore a black long-sleeved top with denims and sneakers. He wore a green ring and he held a small box.

"Uh, you look… uh…" Hermione smiled.

"Thanks. I have something for you."

"What is it, Draco?"

He handed her the small box and she opened it.

She gasped.