Chapter 23 Draco's Big, Romantic Plan

"Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music." –George Carlin.

"Hermione?" Ginny said timidly while doing the older girls hair for her date with her husband.

"Mm?" Hermione was applying a very light layer of make-up, and very badly at that from lack of practice.

"I was wondering if we could talk....you know, like, girl to girl." Hermione sighed finally surrendering in her fight with the eye liner. She leaned back in her chair allowing Ginny a better angle.

"What did you want to talk about?"

"Well, um, you see-"

"Ginny, just say it."

"Alright, I think, Harry wants me to...you know, with him." She blushed as red as her hair and concentrated a bit too hard on getting out a tangle.

"Really? Well, are you going to?" Hermione smiled at the other girl's embarrassment. Ginny stopped what she was doing and a pensive expression on her face.

"I don't know. I wanted to ask your advice first. Do you think I should?"

"Ginny, I know you love Harry and that's good but your only fifteen; are you sure your ready to go to that level? I don't think you are." Ginny bit her lip in concentration absentmindedly twirling her fingers in Hermione's hair.

"I-I've never felt like this before, you know. I've never had this serious of a relationship. Hermione you're only a little bit older than me and I've loved Harry since I was ten-years-old. I think I'm ready-" Ginny blushed again, "Oh."

Hermione smirked, "That's your answer."

Ginny stuck out her tongue, "That was sneaky. If I didn't know better I'd say you had more than a little Slytherin in you."

"You have met my husband right? He's been in me and, trust me, he's not little." Hermione laughed outright as Ginny screwed up her face in disgust.

"I didn't need to know that." She replied before joining in the laughter.

Draco looked carefully around his rooms making sure everything was in place. The candles were floating filling the air with a delicate vanilla scent, the lights were dimmed, the food was set, and he looked dressed to kill. The only problem: he had never been more nervous in his life. He knew it was an odd situation, to be nervous about going on a date with one's wife. His palms were sweating like mad and he kept running his fingers through his hair.

He took another lap around the quarters and nodded his head. There was a knock on the door and he held his breath. He stood up a bit straighter then walked elegantly over to receive his much anticipated visitor. He muttered a quick spell then revealed his wife looking beautiful in the hallway.

Hermione's hair was up in a way he had never seen it before. The deep blue, silk muggle dress she wore clung to her hips nicely making Draco realize, once again, how long it had been since he had shared a bed with his wife like that. She had a light brushing of make-up on but on her it looked like she went all out. All in all, she looked graceful and stunning.

"You're ogling." She said smartly smirking at him. He quickly regained his composure and flashed his brightest smile.

"Please, come in." He stepped back and bowed slightly to her. She entered the rooms and gasped in delight. The room was charmed to look like they were on the beach. The ocean rose and fell almost lazily in the first break of sunset. A small table with two chairs was set up on the sand and candles floated everywhere making it the most romantic sight Hermione had ever seen.

As soon as the noise came out of her mouth, a muggle song started to play. She listened to a few beats then turned to Draco in surprise, "How did you know?"

They read you Cinderella,

And you hoped it would come true,

That one day your prince charming would come

Rescue you.

You like romantic movies,

And you never will forget,

The way you felt when

Romeo kissed Juliet.

And all this time that you've been waiting,

You don't have to wait no more.

I can love you like that,

I can make you my world,

Move heaven and Earth,

If you were my girl.

I would give my heart,

Be all that needed,

Show you're everything that's precious to me,

If you give me a chance,

I can love you like that.

He smiled almost shyly, "I didn't. I had help. Well, I'll explain it over dinner. We're having fish and chips."

"That's my favorite, but I never told you that." She said suspiciously. He just smirked and pulled out a chair for her. Soon, they were both settled in their chairs and eating.

I never make a promise,

I don't intend to keep.

So, when I say forever,

Forever's what I mean.

Now, I'm no Casanova,

But I swear this much is true,

I'll be holding nothing back,

When it comes to you.

You dream of love that's everlasting,

Well, baby open up your eyes.

"It's cooked perfectly." Hermione commented biting her lip.

Draco noticed the gesture ad almost laughed, "What is it?"

"I was just wondering how you knew all of my favorites."

"I cheated. I sent an owl to your mother and I talked to Harry. Your mum told me you loved music and your favorite food. Harry and I spent hours in the library looking for the right spell."

"Right spell for what?"

"I cast a spell on the room for the next person who walked in. The spell is 'Emotote Chanson'. It plays whatever song the person most wants or needs to hear."

If you want tenderness,

I've got tenderness,

AndI see through,

To the heart of you.

If you want a man,

Want a man,

Who will understand,

Understand,

You don't have to look very far.

"Thank you." She said quietly looking into his eyes. They were shining with pride and love.

"I'm not done yet." He smiled mischievously and said, "Cambie Ballare." Suddenly, the ocean was gone replaced by a large ballroom with a high ceiling, sparkling chandelier, and long, glass windows. The dance floor looked freshly polished and shined in an attractive matter. A new song started playing, another of her favorites, as Draco held out his hand to her. She clasped it and danced closely to him in his arms.

Shoo doop dooby doo
Woo ooo ooo
Shoo doop dooby doo
Oooooo
Shoo doop dooby doo
Ooooo oooo
Shoo doop dooby doo

In the still (Shoo doop dooby doo)

Of the night, (Shoo doop dooby doo)

I held you,( Shoo doop dooby doo)

Held you tight, (Shoo doop dooby doo)

Cause I (Shoo doop dooby doo)

Really love you (Shoo doop dooby doo)

Promise I'll never, (Shoo doop dooby doo)

Let you go (Shoo doop dooby doo)

In the still of the night (In the still of the night)

Draco gently kissed her head and continued to twirl her around. She stopped mid-twirl and turned to face him. She closed her eyes and kissed him lightly then pulled back and smiled before kissing him more deeply. The kiss quickly escalated to a very heated snogging. Draco pulled back breathing heavily.

"Cambie Camaraletto." The ballroom faded into their bedroom. It had hundreds of candles floating about the ceiling and flower petals were scattered all around the bed. The scent of jasmine invaded Hermione's senses making the warm room seem even more heated and, if the look in Draco's eyes was anything to go by, it was about get a lot more hot.

A/N: Okay, sorry it took so long but I've been reading a lot more Smallville fanfiction and I started a new story and I didn't realize that it's been so long since I updated. So, I'll just go with I'm sorry. I hope you liked the chapter. The music in this chapter was:

"I Can Love You Like That" –All-4-One

"In The Still of the Night"-Beach Boys

Next chapter: Hermione's long, smutty night. Not all smut but, very little plot. I'll give a warning as to where there is actual plot if you don't like reading smut.

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