Authors Note; Hello! I am so sorry for the delay, I finally got my laptop fixed! I feel like I've been reconnected with a part of my soul :D I have also finally moved houses, the first family change in my exchange (it was terrifying) ANYWAYS.. Here's the next bit I hope you all enjoy and pleseeeee review so I know where your heads are at. All my love 3

Disclaimer; I, in no way, shape or form, own Harry Potter.J. K. Rowling is god when it comes to this and if I did own it why would I be writing this.

Chapter 11

"'Mione, are you done that yet?"

"Blaize, were you and Ginny not only days ago telling me I had to organise the Halloween Ball?" She heard him sigh, still not lifting her eyes from her parchment of plans. She had been busy planning the decorations and a list of party rules whilst Draco had to organise the music and catering. Although that would most likely be done by the House Elves. She still had no idea of what she would be going as, although she would be going to Hogsmeade that weekend with Ginny to shop for dresses. The announcement for the ball was to be tonight at dinner. Great, tonight on rounds we'll probably find couples everywhere, mentally huffing. Finally finishing she packed her things away.

"Ready for dinner Blaise?" He nodded and they walked towards the Great Hall. It was no secret that Blaise was now friends with the two Gryffindor girls and even though he copped a lot of shit from it, he never once wavered in their friendship and not once had Hermione or Ginny turned him away whilst with the other Gryffindor's. If only a certain other Slytherin was like that.

Sunlight spilled in thought the gaps in the curtains. The two bodies were tangled together amongst the green silk sheets. Fingertips were tracing patterns along her back whilst she rested her head on his chest, her own fingertips gliding over his toned stomach. Although she was quite happy where she was, a lingering thought kept creeping forward in her mind. A sigh escaped her lips and she thought she might as well just ask.

"Draco... Why don't we just tell people about us?" She asked timidly, the hand on her back stopping its movements instantly.

"Sweetheart-"

"Everyone accepted Blaise well enough, I don't see how we're any different." Her voice was shaking.

"They accepted Blaise because he never openly said one word against your precious Gryffindor's. Let's take a look at my track record shall we; I personally saw to it that your last 6 years of schooling were hell, I openly hated on your little Golden Trio, I'm a Death Eaters son. Also I don't think they'd take too kindly to Slytherin's Prince deflowering Gryffindor's Princess." He took his arm from her body and sat upon the edge of the bed, head hung low.

"I chose to be 'deflowered' by Slytherin's Prince as you put it. And I know all those things Draco, Merlin I lived it, but I'm still here... " Her voice was now nothing more than a whisper. She crawled to the other side of the bed, wrapping the sheets around her naked form. The two sat in silence, neither speaking nor moving.

"I don't want to hide anymore..." And with that she stood and left his room, silent tears streaming down her face.

"'Mione, you ok? You went quite there for a minute." Blaise's voice had brought her back to reality.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking..."

"You're always thinking, just relax. Come on, it's dinner time and I'm starving."Taking her hand and dragging her into the hall and towards where Ginny was sitting at the Gryffindor table.

She ate dinner absentmindedly, not really paying attention to the conversations around her. The announcement for the Halloween Ball was done before the end of dinner and the hall immediately became 10 times louder. Slowly lifting her eyes from food they locked with dark grey orbs and her heart filled with conflicting emotions, she turned to her friends and excused herself, suddenly not wanting to be in the vicinity of the grey eyes from across the hall.

She stood and left, the concerned gazes of her friends following after her. The walk back to the Heads dorm was never ending. Her shoulders slumped and her eyes not seeing, she was simply on auto pilot and didn't even notice the footsteps behind her.

He watched as she left Blaise and Ginny and exited the hall. It had been days since they'd even spoken. She wouldn't look at him and when she did he could see her pain in the chocolate orbs that once lit up with fire. Her words ringing in his mind.

"I chose to be 'deflowered' by Slytherin's Prince as you put it. And I know all those things Draco, Merlin I lived it, but I'm still here... "

His heart clenched with every word she whispered. He knew she was in pain and he couldn't even sooth her or reassure her because it was his own insecurities that caused her to worry.

"I don't want to hide anymore..."

He sighed and left the hall to follow after her. He didn't want her to hide, Hell he wanted to show her off to the world.. But if they were to become public she would have to fight for everything. Fight to keep her friends, fight to be able to walk somewhere without ridicule. No one would look kindly upon the Gryffindor Princess who had fallen for the son of a Death Eater. Their love would rip her apart. Does she even love me? Do I love her? Of course I do, I wouldn't even hesitate if I didn't.

He could now see her up ahead. Her head hung low and her shoulders slumped, the sight killed him. Taking a deep breath he reached out to her and grabbed her wrist, turning her towards him. His skin where he was touching her felt like it was electrified and as she looked up at him their eyes met. The momentary shock of his sudden appearance lit her eyes up for the briefest of moments and he couldn't resist. He slammed his lips onto hers hoping she wouldn't push him away. Finally he felt her wind her arms around his neck and pull him into her. Lacing his arms around her waist he held her against him like she was his saving grace, and in all honesty she was. Pulling back to allow both of them to breathe he placed a hand on her cheek and rested his forehead against hers. Drawing in a breath and finally opening his eyes to meet hers.

"Sweetheart, do you love me?"...