Chapter 21: Finally Asked Me

Hermione was in the library as always. Even though all of her homework was done, including the extra credit work that Professor Burbage gave her, it was finished. She decided to read up on a few things.

She wasn't expecting Draco to walk in with a book. He also had a rose and a note attached to the rose.

He placed the book down in front of her before kissing her cheek. He then sat down next to her, making sure to pull out his books from his more expensive bag.

Hermione carefully removed the note from the rose. She began reading it.

Hermione,

I apologize it took me so long to ask you. My father didn't want me to go to the ball with you. He wanted me to go with a pure-blood. It took some convincing, but he is allowing it. You are my girlfriend after all.

So I ask, will you go to the ball with me, Hermione Dumbledore?

Hermione looked at Draco and smiled. If she talked then she would be in trouble. Instead, she grabbed Draco's hand, holding it tightly. Draco looked at their combined hands. He then turned to Hermione and smiled back at her.