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Chapter 20: Dressing Up

It was Saturday and it had been three days since Narcissa Malfoy's surprise visit. Two hours before the party started Hermione stood in front of her wardrobe trying to find a decent outfit. She never liked doing things like this, where was Ginny when she needed her? Though she'd never admit it to anyone else, she had always believed that she had a very poor sense of fashion. Sure she had blown everyone away with her extreme makeover at the Yule Ball but in truth she had gotten all her ideas from a magazine she stole from Lavender Brown. Not being able to make up her mind she pulled out a long sleeved black, frilly frock that would go past her ankles. Draco chose this moment to walk in. His jaw dropped to the floor when the saw the frock in Hermione's hands.

'Granger you're not actually going to wear that are you?' he asked his eyes as wide as galleons.

'So what if I am?' asked Hermione turning to look at him.

'Granger, we're going to a party not a funeral'

'I'm very aware of that Malfoy'

'Then why the hell are you wearing that?'

'Because I'm allowed to'

'Seriously Granger, my great grand-mother would be ashamed of that…that…thing in your hands'

'She would, would she?'

'Yeah that's right. Here let me see if I can help' and without waiting for Hermione to say or do anything he walked over to her closet and began leafing through her clothing. 'Geez Granger, you really need a new wardrobe'

'I unlike you don't really happen to care about how I look'

'Well you should care'

'Have you asked your mother about Nick'

'Yeah I have and she said that she'd be more than happy to baby-sit him. I swear to God she wasn't this enthusiastic when I was younger'

'Well it was you Malfoy, I'm not surp-'

'Ah ha!' yelled Draco triumphantly; cutting Hermione off 'this'll be perfect' he said pulling out an aqua coloured dress that that you had to tie around your neck. It would only just reach Hermione's knees and would reveal her entire back except for the single strap that she had to tie around her back to support the dress. Ginny had given her that dress last year for her birthday and Hermione being who she was had never worn it.

'Are you out of your mind Malfoy?' shrieked Hermione 'there is no way I am going to wear THAT!'

'Well it's a hell of a lot better than what you were originally planning on wearing' retorted Draco looking at the frock still in Hermione's hand. Just then Nick walked in. He looked from one parent to the other.

'Where is you going Daddy? He asked looking at Draco who was dressed in a set of fancy black dress robes.

'Nick your mother and I are going to a party' replied Draco

'Really? Am I going too?' asked Nick brightening up at once.

'No Nick' said Hermione 'I'm sorry dear the party is only for adults and besides you're sick'

'That's unfair' said Nick sticking out his bottom lip adorably

'I now dear' said Hermione 'but that is how it is. But Grandma will be here soon and she'll take care of you'

'Really? Grandma's coming'

'Yes dear'

Nick whooped in joy and began dancing a silly dance around the room. Him and Narcissa had really connected with one another and Hermione was happy for that. 'But Mummy?' asked Nick when he got over the excitement 'is you going to wear your home clothes to the party?'

'No of course not dear' replied Hermione chuckling

'Nick maybe you can help us' said Draco suddenly

'Daddy you and ME to help YOU?' asked Nick his eyes widening

'Yes Nick' replied Draco 'you see Mummy here is having difficulty deciding what to wear for the party and I think you can help'

'Okay!'

'Now which dress do you like better? The one that Mummy is holding or the one that Daddy has got?' asked Draco

'I is liking the one that Daddy has' said Nick almost instantly 'the one that Mummy has got is boring'

'See Granger, even Nick thinks this one is better' said Draco smirking broadly at Hermione

'Whatever Malfoy, you win, I'll wear the stupid dress then' said Hermione huffing and trowing the frock carelessly into the cupboard, snatching the dress from Draco and stalking off into the bathroom. Draco and Nick exchanged identical smirks and sat on the bed waiting for Hermione to come back out.

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About half an hour later Hermione walked out of the bathroom wearing the dress that Draco had picked out for her. Draco took one look at her and his jaw dropped, for the second time that day, but this time it was in a good way. The dress made Hermione's body look curvier than it actually was and she had charmed her hair straight and tied it into a tight knot at the top of her head, her fringe combed sideways. She had even put on some makeup though it wasn't completely over the top, just some mascara, lip-gloss and eye shadow. To say the least Hermione looked stunning.

'Mummy looking pretty' said Nick clapping his hands

'Thankyou dear' said Hermione smiling at her son

'Yeah Granger you do look nice' said Draco before he could stop himself

'Did you just give me a compliment Draco?' asked Hermione in a mock sweet voice

'No need to rub it in my face Hermione, I'm only stating the facts'

'Oh but I think I'll take it as a compliment anyways'

'It was intended to be one in the first place'

'I might have a heart attack'

Nick watched his parents quarrelling bemusedly. Just then Twister walked into the bedroom and informed them of the fact that Narcissa Malfoy was here and waiting for them in the drawing room. All three of them walked downstairs to greet the elderly lady.

'You look beautiful Hermione' she exclaimed when she first saw her

'Thankyou Narcissa' replied Hermione blushing

'Well Mother, I think that Gr-Hermione and I should be off I think there might be a few things that need attending to before the party begins' said Draco

'Very well Draco, suite yourself, but could you tell me where Nick's bedroom is first?'

'I'll show you Grandma' said Nick grabbing her hand and dragging her out of the room. Narcissa waved them goodbye before following her grandson, a smile upon her face.

'Shall we Granger?' asked Draco offering Hermione his hand. Hermione nodded uncertainly before placing her tiny hand in his rather large one. The next thing she knew Draco had apparated them both out of the Malfoy Manor…

A/N: there we go people, I think that is enough, please forgive me for the shortness but I did only update yesterday and it is 2:10 in the morning and I really must get to sleep, but in the mean time you guys can REVIEW! I'll make my goal 25 this time because I got 28 reviews last time so yeah! I promise I'll update as soon as I can!