A/N: Hey! Sorry I haven't updated for awhile… But the main thing is that its up now. Right? Anyway… I hope you enjoy :')
"That's an interesting tiara"
"Yes, my Grandma left it to me when she passed away, she knew she dying so she had it inscribed."She took it off her head and let him read it.
"To my darling Granddaughter, you will forever be my princess,"he read aloud"I'm really sorry about your loss,"he looked sad while he examined the tiara in his hands."This really is beautiful, like you."
The butterflies in her stomach intensified.
"Thank you, you look rather dashing yourself."Hermione stared intensely into his deep grey eyes, trying to figure out who he was. He was staring deep into brown ones. He wrapped both his arms around her waist and pulled closer. Their lips inches away from one another, she closed her eyes and leant forward. Their lips barely brushed when she heard a familiar scream. Her eyes shot open and she looked at the door, Ginny was running out the doors crying her arm wrapped around Harry as if she was dragging him out with her, Ron was chasing after them.
"I'm really sorry but I have to go."and with that she ran after her two best friends.
"WAIT! You forgot your tiara!"he cried after her, but she was already gone.
"GINNY! HARRY! WAIT!" Hermione yelled running down the corridor after her red haired friend, it wasn't long before she caught up. Grabbing onto the ginger's arm she pulled Ginny round to face her. Her eyes were red and puffy, her cheeks stained with make-up. She had definitely been crying.
"Ginny, what's happened?"
"Ron! That's what's happened!"
"What did he do?!"
"What? Apart from ruining my life? Well Harry and I finally had our first kiss, it was so romantic! But my big buffoon of a brother had to ruin it didn't he!"
"Oh Ginny, don't worry about Ron! It'll just be a shock to him; you are his little sister after all!"
"Hermione that's not the point! He literally tore Harry from me!"
Just then, Ron came running after them. His ears were bright red, as they usually were when he was angry and embarrassed.
"Ginny, I am so sorry! I don't know what came over me! It's just, you're my little sister and when you see a guy sucking your little sisters face off…you get a little protective. Can you forgive me?" he looked genuinely upset
"If you can accept the fact I'm not a little girl anymore! And that Harry and I are a couple, I suppose it wouldn't kill me to forgive you."
Ron hugged Ginny and turned around to face Hermione.
"Hey, 'Mione. Sorry about all of this, I bet we ruined your night," he blushed and looked down at the ground.
"Don't worry about it Ron, as long as you're all okay," Hermione smiled softly at the ginger before her.
Ron looked up and his feature turned into a look of deep concentration. "Where's your tiara?"
Hermione had completely forgotten she had left her tiara in the hands of her mystery man; hopefully he'll still be there.
"Oh crap! I left it in the hall! I'll meet you guys at the common room," and with that she rushed off in the direction of the great hall.
Hermione burst through the entrance to the great hall, looking frantically for her mystery man. Pushing her way through the couples who were slow dancing to a song she didn't recognise, she returned to the spot they were dancing moments before. He was nowhere to be seen.
'Okay, don't panic everything will be all right, think logically. Where could he be?' she thought to herself, looking around the room with an almost psychotic movement. For the first time in her life, she didn't know the answer. How could she be so stupid? Handing over one of her most prized possessions to a complete stranger! But when she was with him, everything was different. She felt something but she couldn't put her finger on it. Getting a glimpse at the clock she realised how late it was and with a sigh, decided to go back to the common room and ask around for her tiara in the morning.
The sun started to rise, sending small streams off light through the frozen windows. It was finally here, Christmas Day - the day where miracles happen. Naturally, she was the first out of bed. The aftermath of the party before was starting to show, it looked as if someone had spiked the punch. After frowning at the mess that was her dorm, she hurried to get dressed and made her way down the stairs into the common room. Curling up in an arm chair in front of the fire (it was far too early for breakfast) she started to devise a plan to look for her missing accessory.
Satisfied with her idea to ask Dumbledore to make an announcement during breakfast, she made her way down to the great hall.
The great hall had been changed back to normal; there was absolutely no trace of a party the night before. How she loved magic. Making her way over to the teachers table, Draco Malfoy caught her eye. He was actually smiling for once; it made a nice change to his appearance. It made him seem soft and actually quite handsome. He picked up an apple, looking at it before crushing the green skin with his teeth. Hermione wasn't sure why she was taking such notice to him; he was always a bastard to her before. Maybe she was overly stressed? Shaking her head she continued on.
Reaching the teachers table, she approached Dumbledore, giving a slight cough to announce her presence.
"Excuse me professor?"
"Ah good morning Miss Granger, how may I help you?"
"I was wondering sir, if you could make an announcement for me?"
"Of course Miss Granger, what may that be?"
"Last night I lost the tiara my grandmother gave me, its inscription reads 'To my darling Granddaughter, you will forever be my princess', could you ask anyone who's seen it to come to the library after breakfast please?"
"Of course I shall announce it right away."
"Thank you Sir," Hermione smiled once at the white haired man before heading to the Gryffindor table.
Hermione sat down next Ron, across from Harry and Ginny who didn't acknowledge her presence.
"'ey 'Mione did oo 'ind 'or tiara?" Ron said whilst shoving bacon down his throat.
"No, but I asked Dumbledore to make an announcement so hopefully someone will return," Ron simply nodded before attacking a sausage. Just then Dumbledore sat up.
"Good morning, and a very merry Christmas to you all!" Dumbledore said his eyes twinkling. "I trust you all enjoyed yourselves last night. Before you all rush off I would like to make an announcement, if anyone has seen a tiara that has 'To my darling Granddaughter, you will forever be my princess', inscribed on it, could you please take said tiara to the library once you have finished eating. I hope you all have a jolly good day.
Smiling Hermione picked up a piece of toast, waving goodbye she made her way to the library to wait for her mystery man.
Half an hour had passed and no one had come. Hermione had perched herself at a table near the door carefully checking out anyone who walked in. For some reason Dumbledore did not mention the tiara was hers, why she would never know. What she did know was that it made this task a lot harder than she would have liked. Leaning back in her chair she waited, and waited.
Another twenty minutes had passed and she thought if anyone was bothering to come, they would have come by now. Sighing she lifted herself from her seat, and made her way to the entrance. Not thinking about what she was doing she reached out to grab the handle as the door swung open. Falling forwards she grabbed onto the first thing her hands could find – which just so happened to be Draco Malfoy.
"Get your hands off me mudblood!" it was then Hermione noticed her hands had caught onto the grey eyed boy in front of her.
"Oh get lost Malfoy," she pushed past him when something silver caught her eye. It was her tiara! "Where did you get that?"
Draco's eyes softened for a fraction of a second, before he scowled at her, "Why would that be any of your business Granger?"
"Because that just so happens to be mine!" she placed one hand on her hip and one out in front of her. "Give it back and tell me who you stole it from!"
Hermione saw the faintest blush creep over his face as he placed the tiara in her hand. "Th-this is yours?"
"Yes! Now tell me where you found it!"
"I didn't find it!"
"What do you mean you didn't find it? Why the hell would yo-" she was cut off as his lips crashed onto hers. She was too stunned to move, and before she could fully think about what was happening the warmth was gone.
"Sorry I don't know why I did that," This wasn't the sarcastic, obnoxious pig of a Draco she knew before. This was the stranger she met last night – the stunning, charming mysterious man. Could it be true? Could Draco Malfoy of all people be the man who swept her off her feet? Standing with her mouth slightly agape she tried to form words.
"You-But-No-I-I danced with YOU last night?"
He scratched the back of his head before replying, "Huh I guess so…well I have to go now. Bye Granger." it seemed he wanted to pretend nothing had happened. Hermione wasn't going to let that happen. Practically running out of the door, she called after him.
"Mal-Draco! Wait!" he started to speed up but he wasn't quick enough. Hermione caught his arm and pulled him round to face her. Staring into his eyes, she pulled him close and crashed his lips to hers once more. This kiss was like none she had ever had before. It made her feel something, something she never experienced with her other boyfriends - not that she had had many relationships. After a few seconds Draco was kissing her back, one hand in her hair, the other on her waist. She had her arms wrapped around his neck, pulling him in to deepen the kiss. He slid his tongue into her mouth and slowly explored the wet cavern. They didn't mind the looks they were getting from the other students; all that mattered to them was the other person.
Eventually the need for air overcame them and they pulled apart. Draco rested his forehead on Hermione's gazing deep into her brown eyes. Their breathing slightly ragged as they stood in their embrace. After a few minutes Draco spoke up.
"I guess this means were together now?" he smiled and Hermione found herself melting into him.
"Yes, I suppose it does." He wrapped his arms around her and they walked off down the corridor, not going anywhere in particular but content with the situation.
Things were going to get interesting. Especially when she would have to tell her friends, they would definitely be surprised to say the least. Shaking the thoughts from her mind, she wrapped her arms around Draco's waist pulling him closer. She couldn't remember the last time she was this happy. Miracles really do happen on Christmas Day.
A/N: Well there you have it! Sorry if it seems rushed, I didn't want to leave it too long and forget about it. So what did you think? Review and let me know! Thanks for clicking and reading this story. :3