A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in so long!! I've had writer's block, and I am working on a new story. Here's the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I own nothing, except Medeline...but who want her when you can have Draco?

Chapter 26 – Happy New Year!

Hermione and Viktor landed at the club and she was taken back by the place. You could hear the music, and see the lights flashing from the entrance. Hermione and Viktor were let in right away as soon as they realized that it was Viktor Krum.

"Wow, this place is amazing," yelled Hermione over the music. The club was crowded with people all dressed up. Once they had checked in their coats they headed straight onto the dance floor. After dancing for several songs to the two left the dance floor to get drinks and as they were walking a scream was hear clearly over the music.

"It's Viktor Krum!" Madeline exclaimed as Hermione and Viktor were passing the table. Viktor smiled at the girl and complied with her request of an autograph as the other occupants of the table watched the couple. Mrs. Dolohov was watching her daughter, Narcissa and Snape were both watching Draco glare at Krum, and Lucius and Antonin were sneering at Hermione.

"Ms. Granger," said Snape with a polite nod.

"Hello Professor, How are you?"

"Very well thank you, and your self?"

"I'm good," she replied awkwardly glancing at Draco. Their eyes met, and Hermione looked away quickly.

"Granger, that name rings a bell," said Antonin looking at Lucius who replied quietly. "I see," Antonin said glaring at the girl. Hermione knew instantly that Lucius had reminded him of the events in the department of mysteries. She, however, did not falter under his gaze but glared back and stood her ground.

"Her-my-knee let's get the drinks," said Viktor placing an arm around her shoulder and leading her to the bar. Once they were further from the table he continued and said, "that blonde boy fancies you."

"Why do you say that?" said Hermione worried that they were that obvious.

"He wouldn't stop glaring at me, except for when he was looking at you."

"Maybe he thought you were trying to steel his girlfriend"

"Her-my-knee, we are friend you can tell me the truth."

"Well something did happen, but it's over now."

"Is that why his family did not like you?"

"No, they didn't know what happened. They don't like me because I'm a muggle born plus I'm friends with Ron and Harry." Viktor frowned, and then once again led Hermione onto the dance floor.

She was glad the music was so loud, because she didn't want to hear herself think. She wanted to drown everything out. But her thoughts came through anyway. She had seen the girl with Draco, she was gorgeous and a pureblood, which was what Draco was supposed to have.

"Excuse me, I'm going to the ladies room," said Narcissa.

"I'll come with you," offered Madeline quickly. After a look from Antonin, Mrs. Dolohov also excused herself to go to the bar. Which left the four men at the table.

"So Draco, what do you think of Madeline?"

"She's very nice sir."

"You don't have to hide your feelings for my daughter. We all saw your dislike for Krum, but don't worry about Madeline she'll come around eventually."

"Eventually? I thought this arrangement was Madeline's idea?" Severus asked.

"Well, she has this obsession with Viktor Krum, and she won't look at anyone else. She's sixteen now, she'll have to be married in the next few years. I would have pushed her together with Krum, but his taste is obviously beneath us. I can't believe he's dating that mudblood," Antonin said making Draco stiffen at the word mudblood.

"Speaking of the girl, is she still beating you in all your lessons Draco?" Lucius asked.

"Yes," Draco replied as he watched her wrap her arms around Viktor just as a slow song came on. Before they could interrogate him any further Mrs. Dolohov returned with her drink.

"So Madeline, what did you think of Draco?" Narcissa asked.

"He's really nice, much less stuck up than I thought he would be. No offence."

"But wasn't the engagement your idea?"

"No, my father thinks I'm too obsessed with Viktor Krum. He thinks an arranged marriage is best for me," Madeline said bitterly.

"If neither you nor Draco want this engagement why are you going to go through with it?"

"I've been trying to talk my dad out of it, but he won't budge. It's so typical though, as soon as he sets me up with someone Viktor sees me again. Not that it matters now he has a girlfriend."

"Possibly, you said you've met Viktor before?"

"Oh yes, I'm friends with Fleur Delacour, so I met him at the third task. He doesn't remember me though. He met the girl he's with during the tournament too. Fleur told me."

"Well don't tell anyone this, but I think my Draco is quite taken with the girl."

"You thought so too! My dad thought he was jealous because of me, but I knew that wasn't it."

"Well we should get back to the table," Narcissa said as they left the ladies room. As soon as they got back to the table Madeline pulled Draco away to chat.

"So, your mother told me we shouldn't go through with this engagement."

"And how are we supposed to do that?"

"Well I don't know yet, but we also think that you fancied that girl with Viktor Krum."

"What?" Draco asked his eyes opening wide.

"Don't deny it, we all saw you glaring at Viktor," she said bluntly. Draco was spared answering as the DJ took the mike and was beginning the count down to the New Year.

"10…9…8…7…6…5…" the crowd yelled. Draco tried to step back from the blaring speakers, but the people got in his way.

"4…3…2…" Getting agitated Draco shoved the person beside him trying to back up.

"Ouch," said a familiar voice. Draco turned and saw Hermione staring back at him.

"1…Happy New Year!" Draco swiftly pressed his lips against Hermione's. Then he disappeared into the crowd.

A/N: Please R&R! Sorry it's so short.