I'm truly, truly sorry for not updating!

Its been really busy at school and I'm also lazy.

I hope you enjoy this chapter!

BTW: Lucius dies in the war…

And Harry and Ron don't come back for school.

Sorry if all confusing or not.

Jemima x

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Draco's POV:

Draco had never been so excited.

Mcgonagoll's change in traditions had sparked something inside of him. Ever since his father's death, draco had been much more quiet and reserved.

"Hey, are you ready?" Blaise asked, rubbing his hands in the autumn wind. Draco and Blaise had been friends since second grade, when Blaise 'accidently' pushed Potter down the stairs. They've been good friends ever since.

"Yeah, I'm ready." He grinned, Blaise knew nothing of his 'plan' or his 'crush' and draco had no intention of telling him just yet.

They walked behind Granger and her friends, Parvati and something purple? Indigo? No. Lavender. Draco watched as the three of them giggled and whispered.

He listened quietly, trying to catch a whiff of what they were saying.

Lavender: Draco will be head over heels for you

Granger: Shut up!

Parvarti: Come on, what about seamus, I've seen you looking at him a few times ,Lavender.

Lavender: Must.. get you… prettiest.

Hmm.

Blaise interupted his thoughts, " Malfoy, we're here."

Draco looked around, they were standing outside of Gladrags Wizardwear, the local wizarding boutique.

They pushed the door and quietly entered. Draco could hear hundreds of witches giggling and squealing.

Ugh. Tis the season to be annoying…

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Hermione's POV:

Hermione smiled to herself as she and her two friends Lavender and Parvati went through all of the clothing racks.

"Hey! What about this one?" Parvati threw a pale pink dress into Hermione's face.

Hermione coughed for air as she picked up the dress off her face. She glanced down at the pale dress in her hands

She gasped.

It was beautiful.

The dress had a silver beaded belt that wrapped around the waist, it was a beautiful nude/light pink colour that suited Hermione's pale skin and hair.

It was perfect.

"Oh. My gosh! It's perfect for you Hermione!" Lavender squealed, " now time to find a mask."

Hermione hugged her two friends and she briefly caught Malfoys eye and blushed.

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Draco's POV:

Draco stared at the trio, he noticed the pale cream dress in Hermione's arms.

Great, now he knew what she was wearing, he grinned.

"What are you grinning for?" Blaise smirked.

"Nothing. "He quickly answered, flustered.

Nothing you need to know.