My Note: I have just seen phantom of the opera and all I can say is the phantom's fine! Haha! Kidding aside they have a fabulous OST so I bought one and fell in love with one of its song so ….bear with me….

Btw before I forget I have to take note of all your comments…I noticed that you are right I keep on changing perspectives but if you've noticed that since the 17th chapter I've stuck to Hermione's to avoid confusion….Also there is this misconception about when Draco said "I like you" well…sorry to burst your bubble…he just meant I like you as in I can tolerate you now and you have just become a friend perhaps..

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LazyLAcy- I haven't seen the OC..we have it here but I haven't watched it yet so I really don't know if my work is same to it…but I guess that's good…uhm…also the idea to write this story well…this has been on going for two years..whoa! that long already…uhm…I dunno I just kinda thought of it…I think watching and reading multiple romantic stuff kinda gave me that idea…thanks for asking!

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Chapter 19: Say You Love Me

That morning when I woke up it dawned on me that it was Christmas. I prepared myself and was dressed casually. I heard Draco's voice and walked towards it. It lead me to a charming living room where a Pine tree was decorated with crystals, ribbons, laces and magical star dust. It was surrounded by a mountain of gifts. On the sofa sat Mrs. Malfoy and beside her was Draco.

"Good morning! How was your sleep?" Mrs. Malfoy asked.

"Great!" I replied.

"Happy Christmas!" greeted Draco.

"Happy Christmas!" I replied smiling at them.

Mrs. Malfoy stood up and walked over to the pile of gifts and took a small velvet box. "It's tradition for us Malfoy's to open our gifts on Christmas morning. Would you care to join, dear?"

"Uh..sure." I felt embarrassed since I don't really have any present for them and I'm sure they don't have any for me either. I was just out of place.

"Draco, why don't you open your gifts first." Mrs. Malfoy suggested.

Draco walked over to the pile and opened all of his gifts. They were all from his mother but from where I was standing Draco looked like a little boy who had his first real Christmas. He was giddy with excitement and was just smiling from ear to ear. He ripped through the wrapper and sometimes he even shook the box. I laughed as I watched him go through his gifts. Mrs. Malfoy offered me the seat next to her. "He looks ridiculous doesn't he? It's just his first Christmas with me."

Afterwards it was Mrs. Malfoy's turn. She also received a lot of gifts and most of them were also from Draco. She was graceful when she opened her gifts. One by one she would unwrap them. Never ripping the wrapper. Untying the ribbons. Everything she did emanated grace and beauty.

Afterwards there was an awkward pause as I watched them watch me. Mrs. Malfoy stood up and handed me the velvet box she earlier held. "This is for helping my son and visiting me."

Now I really felt embarrassed. Mrs. Malfoy got me a gift. I don't know how but she did. I slowly undid the ribbon. I took the cover off and was just amazed at what I saw inside. It was an emerald green pendant which was fashioned out of the Malfoy coat-of-arms. "Wow! Thank you!"

"It's a token of my appreciation." Mrs. Malfoy replied.

Draco walked in front of me looking quite uncomfortable, "Uh..I also have something for you." He handed me a brown paper bag. I smiled and slowly pulled out the gift. It was a diary. A silk covered, gold embossed diary with a lock. It had my name sewn on top in a beautiful cursive. "Uh..thank you!"

"Do you like it?" he asked.

"Yeah, it's beautiful."

"The key is the pendant." He added.

"Thank you so much. These are just beautiful and I didn't get you anything."

"It's okay. As long as you liked them, dear. Actually, Draco was up all night bothering shop owners to buy you this gift."

I was speechless and blushing. I took a look at Draco and he was to.

My Note: This was supposed to be with the last chappie

After a fabulous meal prepared by Mrs. Malfoy. She ushered us into this beautiful ballroom. It was decorated with numerous paintings. The walls were covered with exquisite golden drapes which accentuated the onyx marble. The ceiling was made of glass. It was actually covered with mirrors. The ballroom looked glorious.

"It's tradition for the Malfoy family to have a dance during Christmas. We usually hold it on the evening but since you'll be leaving I thought why not now. Hermione, if you don't mind?" Mrs. Malfoy asked,

I nodded and moved to the farther end of the room. Mrs. Malfoy spun her wand and golden lights emitted form the end and enveloped her. After the light subsided Mrs. Malfoy was now dressed in a breathtaking crimson gown. Draco did the same and emerged dressed in a stunning black suit. Mrs. Malfoy once again spun her wand and a beautiful and remarkably a muggle song played.

"No more talk of darkness, Forget these wide-eyed fears. I'm here, nothing can harm you, my words will warm and calm you."

Mrs. Malfoy offered her hand and Draco took it and laid his other hand on her waist. They started to waltz. One and two and three and one and two and three, I counted silently to myself. They executed the steps perfectly, never missing a beat and flowing gracefully with song.

"Say you love me every waking moment…..Say you need me with you, now and always . . ."

They spun around the room, sharing smiles. I looked at Draco's face as they passed by me. His eyes looked so vibrant. So happy. I also noticed Mrs. Malfoy her eyes had the same expression. I guess for their family Mr. Malfoy's imprisonment was freedom. At least as far as being able to share these beautiful memories.

" All I want is freedom, a world with no more night . . . and you always beside me"

They slowed down and stopped just beside me. Mrs. Malfoy had a shrewd look on her. I couldn't quite grasp what it was but it was there. She stood beside me and looked at Draco. He looked at me and I looked back at him. Mrs. Malfoy suddenly spoke shattering the silence, "Draco, why don't you dance with Ms. Granger?"

He didn't reply. He just stood there observing me. I was once again speechless. I didn't know if I was going to smile or refuse. Mrs. Malfoy once again spoke, "Don't be shy. You're already family."

I looked at Draco and saw him offer his hand, "May I have this dance?"

I gave a gentle nod, I took his hand and he placed his arm on my waist. As we spun around the room. I suddenly became aware of the song. I've heard of it before from a popular play The Phantom of the Opera.

"Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime . . .Iet me lead you from your solitude . . ."

One and two and three and one and two and three, I was counting to myself. Worried I might miss a beat and step on him. I didn't even look at him I just looked at the ground and kept counting.

"Say you need me with you here, beside you . . . anywhere you go, let me go too -Christine,"

"Hermione," He whispered.

I looked at him and saw him smile. We didn't speak. We just looked at each other as we spun around.

" that's all I ask of you . . . Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime . . say the word and "

I glanced at Mrs. Malfoy as we passed her. She had a pleased smile over her face. I looked back at Draco. I wanted to thank him for everything. Sharing his secrets. Letting me meet his mom. There was just so much I wanted to say and yet I couldn't. Everything between us was unspoken.

"Love me that's all I ask of you. Anywhere you go let me go too . Love me that's all I ask of you"

The dance felt like an eternity. We didn't even notice that the song had ended until Mrs. Malfoy approached us.

My Note: So do you like it? Wait! This is very important! Take note that the part when the name Christine was uttered Draco said Hermione..you substitute Hermione to the lyrics. Okay. Now I really am out of ideas….