~~Dear Ms. Rowling, I love your characters. Thank you, Varity~~
AN/ Next chapters will be double drabbles, if I have time I'll post it before I go to work.
Cheap Thrills
The Bells Take Their Toll
*
No one had even noticed Padma's slippers.
It was a "party atmosphere" in the Great Hall. Students danced as did the staff.
Draco and Hermione dancing, "this is fun, but it won't suit in the long term. You can see that," brushed his cheek sympathetically.
The song ended. Flirtatious, Draco drew Hermione near. "Maybe, but I can make the most of this."
Hitting him playfully with her clutch.
Severus disciplined himself.
Midnight approached. McGonagall gave a short speech about renewal.
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Draco pulled Hermione close for a slow deep kiss.
Hurt was not an emotion Severus would play party to, so he repaired to his quarters.