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One Unforgettable Year
Chapter 16: The Halloween Ball & Her Future
Info you need to know: "Talking".
~21st October 2012. Hermione's bedroom. 5.00pm, 2 hours till the Halloween Ball starts ~
Hermione gave Draco a peck on the lips then swung her legs off him and got up. She went to pick up the pieces of her ruined dress, some of them had been on the bed but she had angrily and sadly wiped them off and onto the floor. Draco and Blaise got off the beds and helped Hermione pick up the pieces, she smiled gratefully at them and they smiled back. Once they picked them all up they put them on a pile on Hermione's trunk at the end of her bed.
"Can you go get Gin and Lav for me, please? Then don't come back, I'll see you at the Ball." They nodded, Draco gave her one last kiss and they headed towards the door. "Guys?" the stopped and looked at her, she smiled at them. "Thank you." They smiled and nodded, understanding her gratitude and went to fetch Ginny and Lavender.
A few minutes later Ginny and Lavender came up, Hermione smiled at them apologetically and they smiled back and hugged her. Their silent way of telling her that it was okay and that she was already forgiven. Hermione hugged them back and then they got to work. On fixing the dress then getting ready. They sent the boys' off to find Padma and Parvati and told them not to come into their room and to meet them all at the Ball. They grudgingly agreed and left the common room. A little while later the Patils' joined the girls and they all squealed excitedly as they got to work. First on Hermione's dress.
~Outside, The Great Hall. 7.00pm~
Ginny, Hermione, Lavender and the Patils' were standing outside The Great Hall, holding hands nervously. They knew the boys were waiting inside for them and they were scared yet excited at the same time. Scared being the main feeling for Hermione. They had fixed her dress and it looked just like it did before the incident.
It was strapless and went just below her butt. It had three black strips going down the front all connected to the top of the dress and in the middle of it was a black ribbon which blended in. At the bottom it was slightly layered and Hermione had brought long black gloves and knee length boots. The dress of course came with devil horns and a thin devil fork. All in all there would have been loads of skin revealed if Hermione hadn't insisted on the long black gloves and boots but the two accessories didn't make her look any less sexy. (A/N: the links to the outfits is at the end of the chapter)
Ginny was dressed in her angel costume. It was like Hermione's strapless and ended below her butt but before her knees, it flowed out slightly at the bottom and had three silver stripes going down it from the top and a sliver bow amongst the stripes at the top. It was an angel version of Hermione's Devil dress. It came with white knee length socks and angel wings and a Halo. Ginny had brought some high heels to go with it.
Lavender was wearing her bunny costume and Hermione had to say it wasn't that bad. Hermione might even wear it if she was asked too. It was strapless and was the same length as Hermione's. It also and had three pink stripes from the top going down but there were two bows at the end of two of the stripes instead of Ginny's and Hermione's one at the top. At the bottom of it the dress became fluffy and it of course had white bunny ears which were on Lavender's head. She didn't cover her legs up like Hermione and Ginny, just wore white high heels.
Padma and Parvati were both wearing the same Cat dress. It was also strapless and a little longer than Hermione's and Lavender's. It was all black and fluffy at the top of it and at the bottom of it, with sparkles in the fluff. It game with elbow length fingerless gloves and it attached to the back of it was a fluffy tail. It also came with Cat's ears which were slightly fluffy too. The girls had brought strappy shoes were the straps up their legs and stopped just a little down from the knees. It also came with a studded choker/collar.
All in all they were looking sexy and everyone of them was ready to show their dates/boyfriends. Except Hermione. But she took a deep breathe, Ginny and Lavender squeezed her hands and she smiled at them. Together they walked in to The Great Hall. Heads turned curiously to see who entered The Great Hall and mouths hung open and eyes stared at the beautiful sexy girls which were confidently striding in.
All the boys gave each of them a one over but most of them focused on the Devil girl. Hermione didn't look like herself and the guys often wondered if it was really her. She smiled and winked at a few of the guys like the others did but all the guys were mainly focused on Hermione. She didn't like it but didn't show it, instead she looked around for her date. They stopped in the middle of the dance floor and split up. Everyone had spotted their dates except Hermione so she was left alone.
Hermione swayed in the middle of the floor to the music whilst searching for Draco. She couldn't find him and she squealed slightly when she felt someone grope her ass. They were wearing a mask so she couldn't see who it was and she was stuck in-between him and some other person dancing. She was starting to regret wearing this outfit. The guy continued to grope her and she battered him but he took no notice. Then all of a sudden his hands were gone from her and being twisted behind his back. Hermione looked up and saw the angry Draco.
"Please refrain from groping my date." Draco seethed in his ear and let the guy go as he scrambled away. He turned to Hermione then and smirked at her. "After all, that's my job." She rolled her eyes but giggled. Then the couple looked at each other properly.
Hermione smiled as she realised who Draco had come as. Prince Charming. He looked the spitting image of the guy who was Prince Charming in a muggle film Hermione had watched called A Cinderella Story. She thought the actor looked hot but Draco looked like a God. (A/N: sorry I don't know how to describe Draco's outfit, just imagine he looks like a hot/sexy Prince Charming ;))
Draco looked down at her and his eyes roamed all over her body. She blushed, the feeling over uncertainty washing over her again. Draco gently placed his hand on her chin and lifted her face up to look at him. Draco smiled down at her and kissed her forehead softly. Thankfully no-one was watching the couple, except for Blaise but he already knew their secret.
"You look amazingly beautiful, Hermione." Draco whispered into her ear, shivers were sent down her spine and she smiled up at him.
"You're not to bad yourself, Prince Charming." He smiled at her and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Well, care to dance with me, my little Devil?" Draco asked, a slow song had started and Hermione smiled and nodded up at him. Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck and her wrapped his arm around her waist, the two swayed to the music, the only thing they were aware of was each other. They didn't notice that their friends were watching.
Blaise (who had come as a prisoner, he wore his orange jumpsuit so that he showed off his chest, which caught a lot of the girls attention) smirked as he watched his best friends just dancing with one another. Not paying attention to anything else in the room. Blaise was of course with Lavender, his arm hung casually around her shoulder. Harry and Ginny were there too, Harry had come as a pirate and had his arms wrapped around Ginny from behind as she leaned into his chest. The Patils' were off dancing with their boyfriends, Dean and Seamus.
"There really is more to them then they're letting on, isn't there?" Ginny said, when they all noticed Draco and Hermione dancing. Blaise chuckled but shrugged.
"If there is interoggate Hermione tomorrow. Let them enjoy tonight." Blaise said, Ginny raised an eyebrow at him, suscpicious of him but she sighed and nodded.
"You're right. I'll just get her to spill tomorrow." Blaise smiled at that, knowning Hermione had planned to tell them tomorrow anyway. They watched the couple for a few more moments before Ginny and Harry went to join them on the dancefloor. Blaise turned to Lavender and smiled at her.
"Does my little bunny want to dance?" Blaise said, loudly so she could hear him over the music. Lavender giggled and nodded. Blaise grabbed her hand and led her onto the dance floor. They wrapped their arms around each other and swayed to the music. The three couples laughed and danced with each other. Just enjoying the Halloween Ball and each others company.
Ron who was once again in the corner saw Hermione and Malfoy dancing with one another. Hermione in her dress. He looked her up and down and wished he was the one she had dressed like that for, not supid Malfoy. He saw Pansy by the food table, downing herself in punch which had been spiked. Ron stormed over to her, he grabbed her shoulders and spun her around. She spilled her drink but thankfully not on herself.
"Hermione's here, in her dress dancing with Malfoy! What the fuck Parkison I thought you're little genius plan was supposed to stop Hermione coming to the Ball, or at least with Malfoy!" Ron said angrily. Pansy rolled her eyes at him and put her hands across her chest. She was dressed as a Devil too, she had a red crop top on and a red short, tight skirt which stopped just below her ass. She had heels on and black gloves and red horns and a Devil's Fork. Hermione made a much better Devil and even though nobody said it that was what everyone in the room was thinking. Ron was dressed all in black and had mask on his face, he was supposed to be a theif mainly because he couldn't be bothered with a proper costume.
"Calm down, touchy. Look we ruined her dress, she's a witch she can put it back with magic. I didn't think it would actually stop her from coming, but it was a warning. She knows that it was a warning and to back off from Draco. It's not my fault if she's stupid enough to ignore it." Pansy said, in a bored tone.
"Well if she doesn't except your warning then what's your next plan? Malfoy and Hermione aren't supposed to be together, I'm supposed to be with Hermione and I don't really fucking care but clearly you think Malfoy's supposed to be with you. Right now you're little plan has made the likelihood of those things happen lessen even more!" Ron hissed, so only she could hear but he had to be loud at the same time because of the stupid music.
"When I'm ready for you to be in on the plan, I'll let you know. For now we can just keep them away from each other by dancing with them. I'll dance with Draco you dance with Granger." Pansy reasoned, calmly.
"You mean when you think of a plan you'll let me know. Hurry up and get smart, Parkinson. Our time is running out." Ron snapped and walked away towards Draco and Hermione. Pansy sighed, rolled her eyes downed the rest of her drink and followed in Ron's direction.
Blaise who was dancing with Lavender close by to Harry and Draco saw Ron and Pansy strut over to them. Both looking determined and at only one person in particular. Pansy at Draco and Ron at Hermione. Blaise sighed and shook his head; Lavender noticed and looked up at him, worriedly. He smiled down at her reassuringly.
"Here comes Catwoman with her claws out and The Incredible Dickhead." Blaise said, nodding in the direction of Pansy and Ron. Lavender giggled.
"Don't you mean The Incredible Hulk?" Lavender giggled, Blaise smiled down at her but shook his head.
"No, it's Ron. I mean The Incredible Dickhead." Lavender giggled again and Blaise danced closer to Harry and Ginny so he could whisper in their ears to swap partners with Hermione and Draco. They frowned but obliged knowing that if Blaise was up to something then it was for the good of his friends. Harry asked Hermione to the next dance, she accepted and Draco let her go. Before Pansy could dance with Draco Ginny got there. He was suspicious but danced with her anyway.
"What's going on, Harry?" Hermione asked, curious.
"Does something have to be going on for me to want to dance with my best friend?" He asked, pretending be hurt. She looked at him apologetically and shook her head, he chuckled. "I'm joking, 'Mione. Truthfully I'm not sure what's going on. Zabini told me and Gin to swap partners with you. He looked serious so we did as we were told." Hermione smiled up at her friend and they continued swaying to the music.
"Harry, it really means a lot to me that you and the others were willing to unite with Slytherin. Thank you." Hermione said sincerely. Harry was surprised at this and smiled down at her.
"You're welcome. I have to admit I don't regret it. Malfoy and Zabini aren't half bad." Hermione giggled at that. Harry, Draco and Blaise were still not properly on first name basis but they were friends. At least they didn't hate each other anymore.
Ron and Pansy were dancing with one another close to Hermione and Harry and Ginny and Draco. They didn't like dancing with one another, far from it but they had to so that they could get to Draco and Hermione at the next song. Blaise kept a close eye on them and he knew the song that was playing and knew it was going to end soon.
"Guess I have to give up dancing with my girl now." Blaise said, quietly. He had explained to Lavender why he had asked Harry and Ginny to swap partners and she was glad he did so. Hermione had become Lavender's best friend during befriending the Slytherin's and she was glad that Blaise was a nice, protective friend.
"Your girl?" Lavender questioned, her heart beating faster. Blaise looked down at her and their eyes locked, he smiled and nodded.
"Afraid so, you're my girl now. Hope you don't mind." Blaise said, smirking. Lavender giggled and leaned up slightly (even in heels Blaise was still taller than her, but only slightly) Blaise closed the gap and they shared a sweet kiss. Lavender beamed when she pulled away from him.
"Nope, I don't mind at all." She said. Blaise nodded and smiled then gave her kiss on the forehead. He looked at Harry and somehow put the message across that he wanted to dance with Hermione. He nodded and Hermione suddenly found herself spinning. Strong arms stopped her from falling over and she looked up to see Blaise. He smirked and winked at her and she just rolled her eyes at him.
Blaise looked over to Lavender and saw that Draco was dancing with her. He had told Lavender (when he was telling her his plan) to tell Draco why Blaise had made everyone stop partners. Blaise wrapped his arm around Hermione's waist and she wrapped her's around his neck and they swayed to the music.
"Blaise, what's going on?" Hermione asked, suspicious at him. He chuckled darkly as they continued dancing.
"Nothing really, we're just dancing." Blaise said, vaguely. Hermione narrowed her eyes at him and he looked away.
"Blaise, why are we dancing?" Hermione said, slowly.
"I'm your best friend as well as Potter, don't I get a dance?" Blaise said, teasingly. Hermione rolled her eyes but then raised her eyebrow at him.
"You asked Harry to dance with me. Why?" Hermione asked. Blaise sighed and figured it was time to tell the truth.
"I'm just trying to keep you away from possible distraught." Blaise said, truthfully. Just not explaining what the 'possible distraught' was. Hermione's other eyebrow raised and she looked bewildered.
"What is the possible distraught? Or should I ask who is it?" Hermione said, quietly but loud enough for him to hear. Hermione looked around then spotted Ron and Pansy dancing nearby. They weren't looking at one another, instead Ron's eyes were focused on her and Pansy's eyes were focused on Draco. Hermione sighed.
"Understand now?" Blaise said, quietly. Hermione nodded and looked back at him.
"Thanks for trying to look after me. But if they're going to come over here then we won't start anything. If they ask to dance, we'll dance then go our separate ways. It's sweet that you care though. But I can't keep running from Ron. Or Pansy." Blaise nodded, understanding and he could tell the song was about to end.
"You're welcome; I'll always protect my friends, Hermione. From anything and anyone. You know that." Hermione nodded. Blaise then leaned closer to her so he could whisper in his ears. "Speaking of friends, my best mate his giving me daggers so I should give him back to you." Hermione laughed and Blaise spun her just as the song ended. Once again she was caught in strong arms except this time her lips crashed against the person who had caught her. She smiled into the kiss and wrapped her arms around Draco and he wrapped her arms around her waist.
It was another slow song and Draco knew it would be the last for a little while seeing as there had just been loads. When they broke apart from the kiss Draco rested his forehead on hers and they just swayed to the music for a few glorious moments.
"Don't dance with anyone else anymore. I know they're our friends but seriously, it kills me to watch you with other guys." Draco whispered in her ear. He rested his head in her shoulder and she did the same to him. Her heels helped her with the height issue. Hermione giggled.
"I think this will be the last dance for a little while. I think we've both need a little break." Draco chuckled and kissed her shoulder softly. He was surprised no-one had seen them kiss but he supposed they were all too busy looking at their own dates. Even Pansy and Ron hadn't seen it because their view of the couple got blocked when they had kissed.
They stopped dancing, looked at one another then nodded. Pansy and Ron went up to Hermione and Draco, Ron tapped Draco's shoulder and Pansy tapped Hermione's. The couple turned around and looked surprisingly at Ron and Pansy.
"Mind if I cut in?" Pansy asked sweetly, Hermione raised her eyebrow but shook her head. Draco tightened his grip on her and she narrowed her eyes at him. He sighed but loosened his grip and let her go.
"Then you won't mind if I take over his place will you, Hermione?" Ron asked and she smiled weakly at him and shook her head. Pansy wrapped her arms around Draco and Draco reluctantly did the same. Ron took Hermione's hand and led her to another part of the dance floor. Hermione looked back at Draco and his eyes followed her.
Ron stopped and wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist. Hermione inwardly sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck. They stayed silent for a few moments, just swaying to the music. Hermione felt uncomfortable in his arms which was odd. Before she never felt uncomfortable around Ron, just familiar. But she figured a lot has changed now. She had felt comfortable dancing with Harry and Draco, even with Blaise. But dancing with Ron was like Hermione dancing with Blaise and Draco when they still hated one another. Uncomfortable.
"You look great, 'Mione." Ron said, breaking the silence. She faked a smile still not comfortable dancing with him or his compliment.
"Thanks. You look nice." She complimented back lamely. If she would've been honest she would've told him it looked like he had picked out the first thing he could find which was black and thrown it on. She didn't realise that's exactly what he had done.
"I'm sorry that we're always fighting, Hermione. Just something about seeing you and Malfoy together does something to me and it's like I can't control it." Ron said, quietly breaking another awkward silence.
"You should try to control it, Ron. I know you don't want to believe it but Draco is a good person, he really is. I know you are too, it's just you've buried the good side inside of you. I mean teaming up with Pansy to ruin my dress just so I wouldn't go with Draco? That isn't the Ron I knew and loved. That's the new Ron, the one I'm starting to hate." Hermione said, just as quietly.
"I don't want you to hate me, Hermione." Ron said, his head hung down now, ashamed of all he's said and done to her that has made her dislike him.
"Then don't make me do so." Hermione said, the song had ended and she removed her arms from him but he didn't remove his from her. She didn't protest, not yet anyway. "You have to accept Draco, Ron. He's become part of my life now and I don't want to lose that. Loose him. But I don't want to lose you either, you're jealousy of him is making that happen. So maybe distance yourself away from us for a while, think over things which have happened and what you want to happen. When you've figured what that is then talk to me. I hope what you realise you want is the same thing I do." Hermione removed her hands from him and started to let go, put Ron gripped her hands.
"Hermione…" Ron began but Hermione cut him off.
"Goodbye, Ron." Then she walked away from him. Away from the past which Ron carried with him. She saw Draco by the food table and walked to him. Walked to the future which Draco carried with him. Her future. She wasn't sure if Draco wanted to be in her future but she knew that she sure as hell wanted him there. By her side.
A/N: so that's the Halloween Ball, there is a bit more of it next chapter too! Links are below this and I'm sorry if they don't work! I hope you guys liked this chapter and aren't disappointed! Please review telling me what you think! Thanks :)
Until next time - Tilda
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