A knock on the door interrupted the two.

"How cute", Astoria sneered, walking in uninvited, "Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger"

The way she said it made it sound like she was emphasizing their family names, warping them into the epitome of evil.

"Why are you in my house?", Draco exclaimed, picking up his wand quickly. Hermione followed as well.

"To congratulate you, of course", Astoria didn't even try to feign innocence or niceness, "And invite you to a Spring Solstice Celebration"

"What?", they both asked is unison.

"At the Greengrass Manor, tomorrow night, I have arranged a gathering to welcome the coming of Spring. Will you attend?"

Hermione and Draco exchanged a look. It was more of a conversation, really, telepathically, and it went like this:

Why not?

Because she's a psychopath?

I could make up with Ron...

Then go yourself

At this, Hermione gave him a glare, "We'd love to come", she slowly accentuated every syllable.

"Beaver", Draco muttered under his breath as Astoria left.

I'm BACK! I think this may go to about twenty to twenty five chapters, really, so hold on for a bumpy beginning of Spring! Sorry for the long wait, R&E&R!