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Chapter Seven – Party Like It's 1999
"Okay, I finished putting up all the wards. Everyone that's not invited should not be able to get in and only the people invited should know where we are," Hermione told Pansy, Blaise and Malfoy.
"Thanks Hermione, all that's left is getting the drinks tomorrow. Draco, you're doing that right?" Pansy asked him.
"Yeah, I already talked to Madam Rosmerta. They should all be ready by the time I go and pick them up. They'll be here at 8," he added.
"How's the music coming along," Pansy asked Blaise.
Blaise took out a piece of parchment, "I have the list of songs that'll be playing tomorrow. I remembered what you said yesterday. There won't be muggle music so we don't offend the other Slytherins, no offence Hermione."
"None taken," Hermione replied.
"The decorations are done, now all we need to do is show up tomorrow. Draco, make sure to remind Greg and Vincent to be here on time since they're our bodyguards. Blaise, make sure to talk to the house elves about delivering the food at 8. Hermione, make sure to meet me in the Great Hall at 9 tomorrow morning. We'll eat and go dress shopping at 10. Everyone know what they're doing?" Pansy asked as she looked at them.
Everyone nodded and left the abandoned classroom they had decided to use for the party. Hermione performed a locking spell that could not be opened by beginner witches and wizards. Blaise winked at Pansy before walking away with Malfoy and Pansy waved goodbye. They were walking to the Heads common room, since Hermione wasn't welcomed into the Slytherin one or the Gryffindor one. It made it a lot easier to meet up.
Hermione was actually very excited for the party tonight. Her, Pansy, Malfoy and Blaise had spent the past few weeks planning it out and it would be nice to see the final results of their hard work. It would be a great thing to take everyone's mind off of NEWTs or whatever else occupied their minds. She knew that Blaise was planning on making a move on Pansy at the party and she couldn't be happier for her best friends. Malfoy was planning on bringing Emma along and that frustrated her. Hermione had been planning on going to this without Emma, but even with Pansy's help, they couldn't convince him otherwise. She had a feeling that he was only doing it to annoy her.
They entered the common room and Hermione quickly hid some books she had taken out of the library so Pansy couldn't see them. She couldn't believe that she left them out, because Malfoy could've easily seen them. They were books on the procedure of adoption, the history and any other kind of information that Hermione wanted to know. They sat on the couch exhausted from the day's work.
"Why does Malfoy have to be friends with you guys," Hermione groaned.
Pansy laughed, "He's not evil you know."
"I know he isn't, but that doesn't make him less irritating," she replied.
"I heard that he was trying to convince people that you like him. It's quite funny actually, he's such a kid sometimes. I thought you thought he was evil anyways?" Pansy asked her.
"No I don't, I think he's misunderstood and that he acts the way he does to protect himself. I get it and I definitely don't think he's evil. I know he's a good guy, we just can't seem to get along. He also acts like a complete jerk," Hermione added.
Pansy smirked, "Well that wasn't an answer that I expected. It's pretty spot on too. I think if you guys really tried, you could get past that."
"That's doubtful," Hermione laughed, "Ugh, I can't believe he's bringing Emma."
"I know we both hate her, but it's a party and everyone should have a good time. We'll just ignore her. It's funny how Draco and Emma aren't even together. I don't know what he's doing with her actually," she wondered aloud.
"I'm sure it's just to annoy everyone," Hermione retorted.
"So... when were you going to tell me that you're adopted?" Pansy asked Hermione seriously.
Hermione's mouth dropped open, "What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb with me Hermione. I've noticed books on adoption all over the common room in different, really bad hiding places. I wasn't snooping, but really. Why would you sneak it in between couch seats? It's quite obvious when you sit on something hard instead of soft," she told her.
"Sorry, I've just been distracted lately. Malfoy hasn't seen them has he?" Hermione asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, I've covered your really bad hiding spots. When were you going to tell me?" Pansy asked again.
"I was going to tell you soon, I just wasn't ready and there wasn't ever a good time," Hermione explained, "I don't know much about it except that I am adopted and that I'm not a muggleborn."
"Wait... Why do you let people call you a mudblood if you really aren't?" she asked.
Hermione sighed, "Because I don't want to let the world know that I'm adopted and I want to wait until I know who I am. I've just been looking at the process of adoption, but I'm not trying to find out who my biological parents are."
"That doesn't sound like something you would do. You would research every possible scenario until you found out the answer. Why are you scared," Pansy said.
"I don't want to let down my parents. I mean the ones who raised me all my life. I feel like I'm betraying them if I decide to find out who my real parents are. I don't want them to feel that," she explained.
Pansy smiled, "I know it might feel like that, but I'm sure they understand how curious you must be. It's something hard to process, but at least you won't regret not looking for them. A war is coming Hermione, you and I both know that, I would try to find them before just in case they don't survive. It's just a little piece of advice."
Pansy and Hermione got up from the couch and started heading back to their dorms because it was getting late and they had a big day tomorrow. They walked down the cold hallway and finally they were at the point where they must go their separate ways.
"Thanks for letting me know that you knew about the whole adoption thing. I kind of need help with this and I hate asking for help," Hermione admitted.
"That's why I'm here Hermione. I'll be there to help you and push you when you need it," Pansy said as she gave Hermione a hug.
They finally parted ways and Hermione was walking when she heard some moans coming from a classroom nearby. Being a Head Girl meant that she needed to check it out and tell them to break it up even if it disgusted her. Hermione approached the door and was completely shocked at who was making out this time. Sometimes it was funny because it was couples you wouldn't expect like Cho Chang and Dean Thomas. Feeling anger swell in her stomach at the sight before her, Hermione saw that it was Emma, but this time she wasn't with Ron. This time she was with Harry and last time she heard, he was dating Ginny. By the time she finished thinking, they were doing a lot more than making out. Was Emma that much of a slut?
Deciding that she shouldn't do anything about it because it could cause unnecessary trouble, she decided to find Ginny and hopefully she would hear Hermione out. As she was walking to the portrait, Ginny was coming out while ignoring her as usual.
"Ginny!" Hermione yelled as Ginny was walking away.
Ginny slowly turned around, "What?"
"I have to tell you something," she told her seriously.
"What is it this time?" Ginny rolled her eyes.
"Even though you are acting like a snob, I'm going to tell you anyways because you deserve to know. I was coming back from my common room when I saw Harry and Emma hooking up. Well, more than hooking up, but I just thought you should know," Hermione said as she turned around to walk away.
"I can't believe you Hermione! You ruined your relationship with Ron and you're trying to ruin mine with Harry's? Emma told me that you would do something like this and I can't believe she was right. I thought this time she would be wrong, but no. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Emma is tutoring Harry right now and I trust them both. Don't talk to me again," Ginny snapped at her angrily and walked away.
Hermione stood there in disbelief. She didn't think that Ginny hated her, but she guessed that she did after all. It was sad that Ginny could throw away a friendship so easily. She hated thinking about the moment that she realized that Hermione had been right and that Harry and Emma were fooling her. And Harry! She didn't expect him to be like that at all. He had never seemed like the cheating type. He was always sensible and responsible. Harry loved Ginny if she remembered right.
Deciding to leave them to their problems, she entered the dorm and laid in her bed thinking about the past weeks. There was something different about her and Malfoy, she just couldn't put a finger on it exactly. She remembered the day that he swore he would hate her for the rest of his life. It didn't seem like that long ago actually. Nervous for tomorrow, Hermione fell in a deep sleep where her worries disappeared.
The next morning came too quickly in Hermione's opinion, but she had no choice but to get up. Pansy had a schedule all planned out for them and she couldn't throw anyone behind schedule or else it would throw everyone else's schedules too. Hermione quickly threw on whatever she found first in her closet, brushed her teeth and her hair and set out for the Great Hall.
The Great Hall wasn't that full when she got in and she turned towards the Slytherin table. By now, no one took notice of it, even the Slytherins. She was happy that at least they were somewhat accepting. She spotted Pansy at the end of the table as usual and joined her.
"Good, you're on time!" Pansy exclaimed as Hermione grabbed some toast.
"I'm not usually late, I don't know why this is surprising," Hermione laughed.
Pansy smiled, "I'm sorry, I'm just a bundle of nerves today. I want everything to go off without any problems. I also want to look perfect tonight, because rumour has it that someone will put a move on me."
"Who told you that?" she asked confused.
"I have my sources," Pansy smirked.
They quickly finished their breakfasts when Blaise and Malfoy walked in looking ruffled from sleep. It was unusual since they always made sure they looked perfect whenever they could.
"Hey," Pansy said quietly to Blaise.
Blaise smiled, "Hey."
Malfoy rolled his eyes, "Those two need to hook up. I can't stand it anymore."
"I know what you mean. He's all she talks about and they act like complete idiots around each other. I can't wait for tonight," Hermione added in.
"Yeah, it's about time Blaise has the courage to ask her out. He's liked her for years," Malfoy told her.
They both paused at the same time and looked at each other in confusion. His gray eyes were searching her face for answers to what just happened. Did they just have a civil conversation without knowing it? They still completely hated each others guts, but it seemed like planning the party had lowered their defences. They were just staring at each other like they thought the other one was crazy.
"What are you waiting for Hermione, come on," Pansy urged her on.
Pansy dragged a speechless Hermione away while Blaise grabbed Malfoy and walked to their table. The walk to Hogsmeade was a little quiet at first and Hermione was happy to see that it was snowing.
"So what was that back there?" Pansy asked a bewildered Hermione.
"I have absolutely no idea," she replied.
"Well it sure looked like you and Draco were getting along. What were you guys talking about?" Pansy asked.
"Oh shut up, I still hate that stupid git. We were talking about how annoying you and Blaise are and we were looking forward to when you guys get together tonight. I swear we both didn't even notice who we were talking to," Hermione explained as she stuck her tongue out at Pansy.
Pansy rolled her eyes playfully, "I'm so sure you guys hate each other. Anyways, since you talked to me about the adoption yesterday, can you trust me with another thing?"
Hermione hesitated, but relented, "Okay."
They walked around Hogsmeade a bit and Hermione was confused to why they were passing all the dress shops. They seemed to be turning often while the snow fell softly on the ground. Finally they arrived at a small, cute shop that was a little hidden from everything else.
"Okay, where are we?" Hermione asked.
"Well since you agreed, this is where I get my hair done during the school year. I understand that you don't care about appearances, but I think it's time we change your haircut up a bit. It would go with all the changes that happened this year and a little screw you to everyone. Don't you think?" she asked her.
"What you get me into, fine. I'll do it for you," Hermione replied smiling.
They walked into the shop and Hermione thought that it was quite a nice shop. There was no way she could afford somewhere like this, but decided to trust Pansy. The shop had a modern look to it with chairs, sinks and vanities with mirrors on it spread out across the room. There were a handful of people in there already and seemed to be having a good time.
"Hello Miss Parkinson, is there something I can help you with?" a man came up to them.
"Hello Antoine, yes there is. I booked my friend Hermione Granger a haircut with Laura," Pansy told Antoine.
"Right this way Miss Granger and Miss Parkinson. I'll take your cloaks and is there anything you would like to drink?" he asked them.
Pansy gave him their orders and they walked towards a women with blonde highlights pulled back into a stylish ponytail.
"Hi, you must be Hermione?" Laura asked as she motioned to Hermione to take a seat, "What were you thinking of doing with you hair?"
Pansy cut in before Hermione could talk, "I was thinking of adding some length to her hair so that it reaches right under her boobs. It would help control her frizz and weigh it down into waves."
"That's good. I can also show you a good shampoo and conditioner that I love to use. It helps control frizz and adds moisture to the hair. I think that if I cut you some side bangs, that it would frame your face nicely," Laura added.
"I think that that sounds good," Hermione told her.
Laura ushered her to the sink and started washing her hair adding random shampoos and conditioners. She also mentioned to Hermione that she was going to use a hydrating mask in her hair so that her hair wouldn't be dry anymore. After an amazing scalp massage, Hermione returned to the seat beside Pansy. Laura explained what exactly she had done to her hair and mentioned that she used the shampoo and conditioner that she had recommended. She used a drying spell Hermione had never head before on her hair and Hermione could already notice a difference.
Her hair was extremely curly, but lacked its usual frizz that followed it. Hermione admitted that she liked her hair already. Laura said another spell and Hermione's hair already started growing longer. After 10 minutes, it was finally bellow her boobs and the curls that were once in her hair got weighed down and became waves. Laura took her time cutting her now long hair and had turned it straight to make it easier to cut and was adding layers here and there to her hair. When she was finished with that, she cut some side bangs for Hermione that framed her face nicely. Laura whispered another spell and her hair turned wavy again like it had earlier. Hermione could already tell that there was a huge difference. She actually thought that she was pretty now. If Pansy had heard that she would have hit her, because Pansy told her repeatedly that she was pretty.
"Wow," Pansy said, "You look absolutely gorgeous Hermione."
Hermione smiled, "Thanks. My hair is actually so soft now. I really like it."
"I'm glad you do," Laura said as she left to get something.
"So you're happy with the change?" Pansy asked her uncertainly.
"Don't worry about it Pansy, of course I am. I'm determined to actually start doing my hair now that it's a lot more manageable. I had no idea that if it was longer, that it would be easier to do."
"Here you go, Hermione. You're going to surprise everyone," Lauren told her as she handed her the shampoo and conditioner, "Just say 'replenio' and it'll fill up when it runs out."
"Thank you Laura," Pansy said, "Put it on my tab, okay?"
Hermione tried to protest, but Pansy kept claiming that it was her late birthday present. She didn't listen to Hermione when she said that it was alright because they hadn't been friends then. They left the shop and noticed that an hour had gone by. When Hermione commented on this, Pansy told her that it was all in the plan. Hermione was embarrassed because she couldn't help running her hands through her hair. It was so different, because it was long and soft. Hermione had always wished for hair like this and was happy she got it.
After dragging Hermione to a million different dress shops, they had finally found their dresses. The ladies helping them were annoyed by Pansy after she criticized each one openly when she didn't like it. Pansy had finally settled on getting herself a red dress. It had spaghetti straps and a ribbon that went around her waist. The dress then flowed from there and stopped just before her knees. It looked amazing on her and she had also gotten a silver necklace to go with the dress and some pumps.
Hermione had gotten a black dress that hugged her figure in all the right places. It stopped to just about above the knee like Pansy's and was a little tight for Hermione's taste, but Pansy made her buy it saying that she had gotten too used to baggy clothes. bought matching black pumps to compliment it.
Noticing that they were getting tight for time, Pansy quickly escorted Hermione to her dorm for the first time. Hermione was nervous to be around that many Slytherins, but decided she could worry about it later. Hermione noticed that it was a lot darker than her dorms at first. She saw that Blaise was sitting there with Malfoy and were looking at her with their jaws dropped. Hermione thought that it was because they weren't used to seeing her here, but then she remembered her hair and that it was a huge change. Deciding to play with them a bit, she winked and blew a kiss at them. They looked like they were about to fall off the couch and Hermione almost laughed.
When they entered the dorm, it was straight to business. Thankfully, Hermione's hair was already done so she didn't have to do it before the party. Pansy pushed Hermione into the shower while Pansy was setting out all her makeup. When Hermione came out of the shower (her hair was up so it didn't get wet), she noticed that Pansy had set out a green robe for her. Putting it on she came out to see that Pansy was already wearing a green robe and saw that she had come out of another shower that was in the dorm.
Pansy had just finished curling her raven black hair into perfect ringlets and noticed that her hair was long too. The only thing she lacked was bangs, but that look suited her. Before Hermione could protest, Pansy attacked Hermione with all kinds of makeup. She didn't even know what Pansy was putting on her face, but decided that she would let Pansy have her fun. It reminded her of Ginny and she smiled at the thought that Pansy had become that close to her.
When Pansy was finally finished, she looked in the mirror and was completely shocked at what she saw. Where she was sitting in the mirror, she saw a beautiful girl sitting in her place. Her chocolate brown hair was long and wavy and around her dark brown eyes, Pansy had done a smoky eye. She went to go put on her dress and smiled when she saw that Pansy had lent her a long necklace that went with her dress. She put the dress on with ease and when she zipped herself up, she thought she looked better than she did at the Yule Ball. It was going to be a shock to everyone to see her with long hair.
Pansy stepped out of the bathroom with her red dress and Hermione thought that Blaise was going to pass out when he saw her. Her hazel/green eyes were highlighted by the black eyeliner that Pansy had applied and the brown eyeshadow. It was subtle, more natural makeup than Hermione's, but it looked good on Pansy. They slipped on their pumps and left to go set up the rest of the party. Hermione stopped and performed a spell that would make them seem like they were wearing their uniform. It would be suspicious if a teacher caught them wearing dresses and pumps around the school.
They walked through the hallways laughing at random things when they finally arrived to the abandoned classroom. Hermione quickly performed the unlocking spell and they were inside. Because it was night time instead of during the daytime, the decorations looked even better than before. The food was already spread out across the table thanks to the house elves and it looked delicious. Yesterday, they had made a potion that would work like a smoke machine, well at least that was what Hermione thought.
"Okay, what is taking Blaise and Draco so long? They should have been here by now!" Pansy exclaimed worriedly.
"Don't worry about it, they'll be here soon," Hermione told her gently.
Pansy turned to her, "I think you should talk to different people tonight. Give them a chance to know you and maybe they'll stop thinking you're a cheater. Actually, pretty much everyone that's invited I doubt even cares about those rumours, so I think you're good to go."
"Thanks Pansy, that's nice," Hermione said sarcastically, "Don't worry, I'll mingle or something."
Malfoy and Blaise rushed in the room panting with their hands full of butterbeer and other alcohol while their pockets were full with little ones that they shrunk. Pansy and Hermione looked at them amused while the quickly set out the alcohol and drinks at the table and in their rush, almost knocked them all down. They quickly straightened out what they were wearing and walked up to them casually like nothing happened.
"Sorry, there was a bit of a delay with the butterbeers. I had to pry Draco away from Madam Rosmerta. Please don't put him in charge next time," Blaise asked Pansy hopefully.
"Don't worry about it. Isn't she a little too old for you Draco?" Pansy asked Malfoy curiously.
Malfoy smirked, "That's not an issue, trust me."
"That's disgusting. I never wanted to hear that," Hermione exclaimed.
"Sure you don't," he replied.
"Okay, children, really. Let's start setting it up, it's almost 8," Pansy said as she walked away to do fix some decorations.
Walking with her, Blaise whispered, "You look beautiful."
"You don't look so bad yourself," Pansy replied.
Hermione and Malfoy rolled their eyes at the exchange and quickly glared at each other when they realized they both did it at the same time. There was not going to be a repeat of this morning, they were going to make sure of it. Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle both came up to Malfoy so they could report for duty. Malfoy told them what to do and they grunted in reply and headed outside the classroom. Malfoy cast a spell on them so that to anyone but the invited, they would look like suits of armour. Blaise was talking to another Slytherin who was going to be in charge of the music.
Hermione stood around trying to decide what to do. All the work she had to do was done yesterday and she felt bad just sitting around. Luckily the time went by fast and people were starting to fill the room.
"Looking forward to seeing your best friend?" a voice behind her asked her.
Hermione turned around, "No Malfoy, I'm not looking forward to seeing your little girlfriend."
"Jealous?" he asked, "You don't have to worry, there's nothing going on."
She pushed him away while she rolled her eyes at him. Hermione wasn't in the mood to play his games, she wanted to have fun tonight. Malfoy grabbed her and pulled her against him. He leaned in and when she was about to lean in too, he pulled away and smirked.
"There's nothing going on here either," Malfoy smirked as Hermione felt like hitting him.
What was his problem? He was acting so weird lately and she just felt like punching him for it. Deciding that she wasn't going to think about it any longer, she went to grab a butterbeer and ran into someone. Hermione would have fallen to the ground, but a pair of hands saved her from falling.
"I'm so sorry," Hermione started.
"Don't worry about it," a guy told her, "So I heard that we've already met."
To reply to her confused look, he answered, "Theodore Nott."
"Oh," Hermione laughed, "Yeah apparently we have. Sorry about those rumours."
"It's fine, it's not like you're the one that created them. So where were you headed?" Theodore asked her.
"I was just going to get a butterbeer," she answered.
"I'm headed that way too, want company?" he asked her.
Hermione nodded and they made their way to the table through the crowd of people. The songs were thumping loudly from what seemed like every corner of the room. Finally after 5 minutes, they were at the table. Theodore handed her a bottle of butterbeer and Hermione grabbed it thankfully. His dark brown eyes were looking at her amused and she just shrugged. It wasn't her fault she was thirsty.
"So why haven't I seen you around Theodore?" Hermione shouted over the music.
Theodore leaned in closer to her so they could talk easier, "I've been busy. It's Theo by the way."
"Alright," Hermione whispered in his ear.
His long dark brown hair was in his eyes and she pushed it out of the way. For some reason, she felt completely comfortable with him even though they hadn't talked before.
"Want to dance?" he asked her.
Hermione smiled, "I'd love to."
He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the middle of the dance floor. Pansy was dancing with Blaise and raised her eyebrows at her. Hermione shrugged her shoulders and Pansy just smiled as Blaise brought her closer to him. Further out of the crowd, Malfoy was laughing with Emma about something and Hermione didn't understand the bubble of frustration that appeared, but pushed it down. Smiling at Theo, he pulled Hermione closer to him and they were dancing to the fast beat of the song.
Hermione smiled as the song turned into a slow dance and Theo held her waist gently and she put her arms around his neck. He had this rebellious look about him and he looked mysterious. They swayed gently to the music and Hermione just thought about everything as she rested her head on his chest. Maybe Ron and Emma did have a good idea when they lied and said that she cheated on Ron with him, because he was extremely good looking and friendly.
A fast song was back on and they decided to go sit down on one of the couches in one of the corners in the room. Luckily, there was one unoccupied couch and they decided to sit there. Pansy had arranged it so this corner was a little quieter than the rest of the room.
"So are the Slytherin parties usually this good?" Hermione asked him.
Theo laughed and shook his dark hair, "Usually there not this good, but they're still pretty good."
"Well I'm glad I'm here," she said.
Hermione didn't know if Malfoy had gotten butterbeer with even more alcohol than usual, but Hermione felt a buzz. Theo just looked so nice and so good looking, so when he kissed her, she didn't protest. Quite the opposite really. It was a very different kiss than she had with Ron or Malfoy. Ron was a little clumsy and with Malfoy it was heated and passionate, which wasn't a bad thing except for who it was with. Kissing Theo was like kissing Malfoy, but Malfoy was just a little better she had to grudgingly admit. He pulled her closer to him and Hermione's arms were around his neck. An annoying voice interrupted them.
"Oh, how cute. You're still seeing Theodore?" a smirking Emma asked.
Hermione rolled her eyes at her, "No Emma, I just met him right now. Thanks for giving us the chance to meet though."
"Whatever," Emma replied.
"Let's go dance Emma," Malfoy tried to convince Emma, but Emma didn't feel like leaving quite yet.
"It's funny how you're supposedly going out with Ron, yet you're here with Malfoy. Oh and I saw you the other day with Harry. You really are a slut aren't you," Hermione said with a smirk of her own, "One day, everyone's going to realize the liar you are and you're going to be left all alone with no one to help you. I'm looking forward to that day. If you want the couch so bad here you go, Theo let's go get a drink."
"Use protection Hermione. You don't want to get pregnant," Emma smiled viciously as if she would love for that to happen.
Hermione turned around, "I'd take your own advice if I were you. You're close have been a little tighter and you do seem to have a glow. I wonder who the father is."
Hermione left with Theo following her laughing so hard that he had trouble walking straight. That or it was the alcohol. They turned around the corner before they finally stopped.
"I can't I just said that to her. I never say things like that," Hermione said but started to laugh.
Theo smiled, "She had it coming. I think that Draco might have spiked the butterbeer. Do you want to go back to your dorm yet?"
"No thanks, I'm having a good time," she replied.
Pansy quickly joined them and seemed quite breathless.
"I heard what happened," Pansy said smiling, "I can't believe you said that to Emma's face. I see you've finally met Theo."
"You already heard? That might not have been a good idea," Hermione said nervously.
"She deserved it Hermione and no one is going to hate you for it. After everything she's done to you, I'm happy you finally snapped at her. Guess what?" Pansy exclaimed excitedly.
"What?" she asked.
"Blaise and I are going out!" she told Hermione excitedly.
"It's about time," Hermione yelled over the music, "Where is your boyfriend anyways?"
Pansy laughed, "He's with Draco and Emma right now. Emma is still really pissed at what you said and Draco's been trying to calm her down but I think by now he doesn't care. I think he just left actually. That means that Blaise is with the boyfriend stealing s-l-u-t. I better go get him before she steals mine. Have fun you guys!"
Hermione laughed at her best friend's crazy antics and turned to Theo, "I'm sorry about that."
Theo looked at her amused, "When did you get all the Slytherins to love you?"
"I didn't and most of them don't like me. I'm just lucky that I met Pansy when I did," Hermione replied as a slow song began to play.
"Want to dance?" he asked her and when she said yes, he lead her to the crowd and started dancing with her.
Theo whispered in her ear, "You look amazing by the way."
"Thanks," Hermione blushed.
Everyone by now was dancing and Hermione couldn't help but feel extremely happy with how everything turned out. This night had been so much fun, she couldn't remember another day that she had been happier this year. Pansy and Blaise were finally going out and she had finally gotten back at Emma. Things were finally looking up for the first time and there was a possibility that she could have something more with Theo. They really had fun tonight and Hermione hoped that meant that more nights would be like this. Hermione pulled Theo closer to her and they just swayed to the music.
A wet Malfoy tapped her shoulder and Hermione turned towards him confused. What could he possibly want. He looked rushed, sad and looked like he didn't quite know what to do with himself. Hermione had only ever seen him like this once and it scared her. She never wished to see him like this and this could only mean something bad.
"Granger, Professor Dumbledore needs to talk to you. Now," he said as he grabbed her hand and started pulling her with him through the huge crowd of people.
She sent an apologetic look to Theo and started worrying. What could Professor Dumbledore want? Did she fail a test? Was he revoking her Head Girl badge? Everyone at the party looked at the pair in surprise. What could possibly be going on, they wondered. They ran out of the classroom at last and started running down the hallways being careful to not get caught by Filch. Finally after what seemed like hours of running, Malfoy stopped in front of the gargoyle and took a few seconds to catch his breath.
"Fizzing Whizbees," Malfoy whispered loudly to the gargoyle and the gargoyle started to move.
They sprinted up the stairs, actually Malfoy was pulling her up while he sprinted. He knocked on the door and Dumbledore let them in. He was sitting behind his desk like he usually did, but this time the twinkle in his eye was missing. Hermione felt her stomach clench in anticipation at the news. This really must be serious.
"Thank you Mr Malfoy. Miss Granger, I have some grave news to tell you," Professor Dumbledore started sadly.
The strangest thing happened next, Malfoy grabbed her hand and squeezed it as Professor Dumbledore started talking once more.
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I never actually planned for Theo to appear in this chapter or even be a bigger character, but plans always change! The reason that Malfoy is acting this way has something to do with his and Hermione's past that you'll be figuring out in the next chapters. It doesn't mean that they love each other, but it does mean something. Malfoy isn't that OOC, you'll see :). Don't forget to leave a review and tell me what you think ;).