Hermione flung her hood back as she stepped into the warmth of Hogwarts. She scanned the area and saw people filing into the Great Hall. Hermione frowned when she saw Blaise, Theodore and Daphne walking together. Pansy seemed to notice too because she tugged Hermione's arm gently and the three girls hurried over. "Hi girls." Theodore smiled. There was something off about Theodore's smile, Hermione noticed. It seemed forced and she could tell it was hiding something more too.
"Hi, Theo, Blaise. Where's Draco? Isn't he with you?" Theodore and Blaise exchanged a look which Hermione further took to be bad news.
"He was with us." Theodore began slowly.
"But?" Pansy said before Hermione could speak.
"But he kind of had to leave us." Blaise continued. Hermione looked between the two guilty faces then saw that Daphne was slinking off.
"Spit it out. What happened?" Hermione demanded getting more irate.
"Ti appeared." Theodore mumbled.
"Caught him having a go at Daph and went mad."
"Why was he having a go at Daphne?" Ginny asked, speaking for the first time.
"Guess." Theodore said looking to Ginny. Hermione scowled. "Ti was coming to meet Daphne because he had a day of work and hasn't seen her for ages but unfortunately he caught Draco having a go at Daphne and pushing her away from him, calling her names and stuff. Ti sort of snapped." Theodore murmured.
"Draco is currently in the Hospital wing." Blaise frowned. Hermione turned and raced off to the Hospital Wing without another word.
When she reached the Hospital Wing she hurried in without a word. She froze when she saw Draco lay in the bed with a nasty cut to his head. He had a black eye forming and looked almost gray. Hermione took a shaky step forward and in a few more strides she was by Draco's bed. She planted a gentle kiss on his forehead just above his eye and sat down in the chair at his side before leaning forward and taking his hand in hers "Miss Granger?" Madam Pomfrey asked coming over. Hermione glanced to the elderly witch. "Are you okay?" She asked. Hermione nodded.
"I just came to see Draco; I heard he'd been hurt. Is he okay?" Hermione asked desperately. Madam Pomfrey gave a small smile. "He'll be fine. He's just got mild concussion, that wound on his head is rather nasty. He's lucky it wasn't deep. His eye is fine, it should heal soon enough. I 'm going to keep him in overnight and monitor him though." Hermione smiled weakly.
"Good." She murmured kissing Draco's hand. She saw Madam Pomfrey give an approving smile.
"It's nice seeing house unity." She smiled. Hermione laughed slightly.
"One couple have changed quite a fair bit of rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin. All the people who matter to us in those houses are fine. You could almost say they were friends." Hermione chuckled.
"Friends is a bit rich." Came a weak voice. Hermione jumped then turned to see Draco giving her a playful smile.
"They are friends, to some extent." She defended.
"I know, I know, I'm teasing." Draco said giving a small smile. He winced and Hermione tensed up.
"How are you feeling Mr Malfoy?" Madam Pomfrey asked coming over.
"I have a horrible headache but that's about it." Draco replied. Madam Pomfrey gave Draco a piercing stare.
"I'll get you a potion to help your headache but I'm still keeping you in overnight." Madam Pomfrey said. Draco nodded, too weary to reply.
"Hermione, go back to the feast you should still be able to get a plate full of food, the feasts just started." Draco said. Hermione frowned.
"I don't want to though. . ." She replied.
"Please go, for me." He asked. Hermione looked at him but nodded slowly.
"As long as you sleep." Hermione said.
"Deal." Draco smiled.
"Miss Granger, please come here in the morning after breakfast so you can escort Mr Malfoy to his lesson." Hermione nodded in reply.
"Okay, sure. I'll be here at nine o'clock exactly." Hermione smiled. Madam Pomfrey nodded. Giving Draco another quick kiss she left him to take his potion and relax.
Hermione approached the Great Hall and saw some people still returning from Hogsmeade. It must still be quite early then. She thought. Turning she followed the people swarming into the hall and went over to the Slytherin table. Sighing heavily she dropped into the seat beside Pansy. "How is he?" Pansy asked immediately. Hermione looked to Pansy then Blaise and Theodore who were watching her attentively.
"He's okay. He's got mild concussion and a nasty cut to prove it as well as a black eye forming. Madam Pomfrey is going to keep him in overnight and she's told me to get him in the morning and escort him to lessons." Hermione informed them. There was a murmur of relief around the group when they heard this.
"At least he's okay." Blaise said sending a glare towards Daphne who was watching the group closely. Hermione turned and shot her a filthy look that Salazar Slytherin himself would have been proud of. Daphne looked away from the group quickly. There was a tinkling sound which echoed around the hall and everyone turned their attention to the headmistress. "Seeing as this is the first Halloween at Hogwarts since the war, we have decided to do a little bit of entertainment." A low murmur spread across the hall and friends exchanged glances. "After dessert, which will be served momentarily there will be entertainment until nine pm." McGonagall smiled. "Never before seen at Hogwarts." Hermione looked at the large clock behind the teacher's table. It was now six
"Draco can't miss this." Hermione whined, turning away from the clock. Turning she hurried away from the Slytherin table and out into the corridor. Heading straight for the Hospital Wing. "Hermione wait." Pansy called behind her. Hermione turned and saw Pansy, Blaise and Theodore following her.
"We'll help you bring him to the Hall." Blaise smiled. Hermione beamed and the four headed up to the Hospital Wing.
"Madam Pomfrey." Hermione said as she entered the Hospital Wing. Hermione smiled to Draco who was looking to the group curiously. "How can I help you and your friends Miss Granger?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"Is it possible for Draco to come to the feast with us?"
"Why?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"Because there's some sort of entertainment happening and it's the first time a Hogwarts we've had the entertainment and I don't think Draco would like to miss it. The four of us will keep an eye on him and I'm sure my friends from Gryffindor will too, so he'll be watched over carefully. It'll only be for a little while and then we will bring him back." Hermione pleaded. Madam Pomfrey frowned before nodding curtly.
"His headache has gone, and he will be watched over carefully. Do you promise to bring him back afterwards?" Madam Pomfrey asked. Hermione nodded. There was a pause as Madam Pomfrey thought about it. "Fine." She said with a nod. "Take this though, in case he gets his headache back." Madam Pomfrey said, handing Hermione a purple vial. Hermione nodded and she looked to Draco whose face had lit up. Steadily he pushed himself to stand, Hermione and Pansy rushed forward and held onto him protectively. Blaise held the door open and Theodore stepped into the corridor looking around. "I'm fine to walk." Draco said giving the two girls a small smile. He kissed Hermione and the cheek and the two girls let go. Slowly they made their way to the door and out into the corridor. Draco inhaled deeply and smiled. "I never thought I would miss the cold air." He smiled. Hermione rolled her eyes and laughed. Together they headed to the Great Hall. When they entered Hermione's jaw dropped, the hall had transformed- only just because McGonagall was still talking.
All the tables and chairs had disappeared and had been replaced with smaller tables which would probably seat four people around them and there was a large platform raised up where the teacher's table would usually be. She exchanged looks with the Slytherin's before they made their way through the many students and teachers standing around until they reached Harry, Ron, Ginny, Neville and Luna. "What's going on?" Blaise asked the group who all shrugged in reply.
"Now that all preparation is done I would like to introduce the first ever entertainment Hogwarts has seen at Halloween, please enjoy the concert by the one and only, Black Cats!" There was a cheer which nearly deafened her and Hermione blocked her ears looking to Draco. When it was safe to remove her hands she saw Ginny and Pansy fangirling about the band between them. Harry was watching Ginny with an amused expression. The two hurried off and were soon lost amidst all the dancing pupils. Harry shook his head before turning and talking to Blaise and Theodore causing Hermione to grin. Draco placed his arms around her waist and kissed her neck, causing her to giggle and blush. "I'll go get us all drinks." Draco smiled, looking towards a small stand where kindly Professor Flitwick was giving away drink. Hermione kissed her boyfriends cheek and he looked around, "How many? Ten?" Hermione nodded.
"I'll help." Harry said.
"Same." Blaise agreed. The two walked off leaving Hermione, Ron and Theodore together.
"Let's dance Luna? For old time's sake. Just as friends." Neville said slowly. Luna thought for a moment before nodding.
"Let's go." She said easily. Together the two disappeared
"So Hermione. . ." Ron begin as Hermione stepped closer to Theodore, she was still wary of her ex's intentions.
"So Ron." Hermione murmured.
"You okay?" Hermione couldn't help but laugh at the gradually growing awkwardness and Ron's attempt at small talk.
"Fine." Hermione nodded slowly.
"Do you maybe, wanna dance?" Ron suggested. Hermione shook her head.
"I'm good thanks maybe-"
"I want to dance." Came Lavender's voice from behind Ron. The two friends froze before Ron slowly turned to look at Lavender.
"Sure Lav, let's go. I want to come back after a dance though. Harry, Draco and Blaise are getting drinks." Ron frowned to Hermione who couldn't help but smirk wickedly. That's what he gets when he cheats, she may be his friend again but she still hadn't forgiven him fully. Lavender grabbed Ron's hand and dragged him away to dance leaving Hermione and Theodore alone. "I still don't like him." Theodore muttered and Hermione laughed Theodore gave a small smile as Draco Harry and Blaise reappeared balancing numerous drinks in different colours. Draco handed Hermione a blue drink with difficulty and she took it gratefully.
"Strawberry." Theodore said taking a red drink from Harry.
"Where's Ron, Neville and Luna?" Harry asked placing the three remaining drinks in his hand down. Blaise and Draco did the same so each were holding their own drink before pink a green drink up.
"Ron's gone off to dance with Lavender and Neville and Luna have done the same." Hermione informed them. Hermione sipped her drink and smiled. "Blueberry." She said brightly licking her lips.
"You're favourite." Draco smiled proudly. Hermione nodded and kissed Draco's cheek easily. Just as Ginny and Pansy reappeared. "Take a drink you two." Draco chuckled gesturing to the five drinks on the table. Ginny and Pansy both grabbed one each and downed it. Hermione quirked an eyebrow as the current song ended.
As the night drew to a close and we'd all had our fair share of excitable music and dancing a slow song begins. Hermione watched as crowds dispersed from their groups and go to a partner. "This is practice for you Christmas Ball." The lead singer purred. She watched with a smile as couples began swaying. She then noticed Luna and Neville dancing together looking very cosy and she smiled widely. Hermione then looked through the crowd and saw Ron and Lavender dancing together before look to the group gathered. Harry took Ginny's hand and the couple walked off closely followed by Blaise and Pansy, Theodore and his Ravenclaw girlfriend. She made a mental note to find out her name tomorrow. "Let's go." Draco smiled taking Hermione's hand and leading her into the hall. The pair cuddled close together and began swaying together happily. Hermione buried her head in Draco's neck as he kissed the top of her head. "I love you." He whispered.
"I love you too." Hermione replied in a whisper. She peeked up at her boyfriend and pressed her lips to his. When they broke apart Hermione looked around the groups of people dancing together and glanced over the people who were stood at the side. Hermione felt a slight smugness when she saw Daphne stood alone watching her and Draco murderously. Hermione shrugged it off before turning and kissing Draco again making this one last until the song slowly finished.
A/N Bit better haha, I never really planned ahead on this chapter it just sort of happened but I like it haha. Believe me though, when the Christmas Ball happens it will be similar to this but with plenty of fluffiness, this is just a. . . teaser? :L