A/N The guest who posted a review under the name Lovetheseries yes that will happen but not yet, it will happen in this story though promise.

Draco's POV

I smiled as Hermione danced along in her seat to the final scene. She was enjoying herself so much and she looked adorable as she was doing it. When the curtains fell and the lights came back up. Hermione squealed and dived on me in a tight hug. I laughed and rubbed her bag calming her of her excitement. "I love you so much Draco!" Hermione grinned at me and I smiled down at her.

"I love you too."

"Don't go all lovey dovey on us you two." Blaise grumbled and Harry sniggered whilst Ginny and Pansy 'awwwed' at us. I rolled my eyes before taking Hermione's hand in mine and entwining our fingers. I glanced down at her with an adoring smile before we set off out of the theatre together.

We as a group decided to go to a fancy restaurant and I was in such a good mood - I paid - and we all sat together chatting and laughing together. When Hermione excused herself to go to the ladies. I watched her lead, not missing the loving smile she sent my way before Pansy and Ginny disappeared to join her. I waited until they were all out of earshot before turning to Harry and Blaise. "I need your help with the final part of showing Hermione how much she means to me." Blaise and Harry exchanged confused.

"Go on..." Harry said warily and I smiled at him.

"The ball."

"What about it?" Blaise asked. I pulled out a small box in my pocket and Harry and Blaise looked at me in surprise.

"You're both only 18!" Harry hissed.

"I don't care, she is the one. The way I feel around her, I feel her pain, her anger her happiness. I don't want to ever lose her." I replied. Harry bit his lip slowly.

"What do you intend to do?" He asked me curiously.

"Well towards the end I want to go up on the stage and y'know. Ask her."

"Is that wise, what if she says no?"

"Then my pride gets damaged and she can get on with her own life." I replied calmly. Blaise narrowed his eyes, knowing me better than Harry.

"You're really confident she'll agree. Aren't you." Blaise murmured to me and I shrugged.

"I have a... good feeling." I said slowly, choosing my words extremely carefully. Blaise gave me a half smile before sitting back quickly.

"Hide the box." Blaise hissed and hurriedly I slipped it into my cloak pocket.

"I agree! I find it strange that Edna is played by a guy." Harry said loudly and I smiled lightly.

"Yeah Blaise. I wonder what that is all about." I said.

"It's always been like that. No one really knows why." Hermione said, dropping back into the seat beside me.

"Explain to your girlfriends tonight." I mouthed to Blaise and Harry who both nodded their heads slightly but enough to escape you if you weren't concentrating on them fully. I wrapped my arm around Hermione's shoulder and kissed her cheek gently.

After our meal we decided to head back to school and I also mentioned to Hermione about her staying in the Slytherin dorm tonight which, to my relief she agreed to do. I didn't want this night to end. We bid farewell to each other outside McGonagall's office before going our separate ways. Harry and Ginny going up the stairs and Pansy, Blaise, Hermione and I going down. When we entered the Slytherin common room my jaw dropped. It was completely deserted except for Weasley and Daphne were cosied up together looking very smitten and kissing each other deeply. I exchanged a look with Blaise who was wearing an amused smirk before looking to Hermione who looked furious. She made to move forward but was stopped by Pansy who looked at us all and put a finger to her lips telling us all to be quiet and stay put. I pushed the group to a shady corner just behind the statue of Salazar Slytherin and we all peered over at the two. "I love you Daph." I heard Weasley whisper and I heard Hermione gasp before someone covered her mouth, probably Blaise. I thought as we continued watching the two. "I love you too Ronnikins." Daphne purred and this time it was my turn to be silenced as I made a disgusted sound in the back of my throat. "Let's go for a walk?" I heard Weasley suggest and I pushed Hermione back gently so we all stepped further behind the statue and ended up with cramped together in the darkness of the statue. I watched as Ron and Daphne left before stepping forward and peering to the potrait hole before stepping out from behind the statue and watching as Pansy, Blaise and Hermione followed suit. "Did we really just witness that?" Blaise managed to gasp and I nodded slowly.

"I think we did." I said.

"Since when have they been together?" Pansy exclaimed, still clearly surprised by what we had just witnessed.

"God knows, he's not let on at all to Harry or anyone." Hermione replied her eyes still wide with surprise.

"Needless to say that was unexpected." Pansy muttered as she led the way to the sofa's and we dropped down.

"I think we should wait them out." Blaise said with a grin.

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked, but a small grin formed as I realised what he meant.

"I mean, princess. Wait for them to return." Blaise replied

"Why?"

"Because then we can question them." Blaise said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"We don't know how long they'll be." Hermione pointed out.

"It's only eleven pm and I'm not tired, what about you guys?" We all shook our heads and all sielntly agreed to wait them out.

"I will have to tell Harry and Ginny tomorrow." Hermione said slowly and I looked at her with a small smile.

We sat there together, still trying to digest the fact that those two could actually be together when the door swung open a little past one and we all stood up and were greeted by the guiltridden and shocked faces of Weasley and Daphne. "Talk." Pansy demanded before anything could happen and Hermione stepped to Pansy's side.

"Now." I noticed how she had directed her now at Weasley and was still looking at him, and by the terrified look on Weasley's face I had a feeling Hermione was giving him her daggers that always scared me.

"We're dating there's nothing more to say." Daphne said with a shrug.

"Since when?" Blaise exclaimed stepping closer to me.

"About a month." Daphne replied lightly and I watched them both sceptically.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Hermione snapped and I could tell by the venom in her voice I would not want to be in Weasley's position right now.

"You might have caused trouble for us."

"Oh, like you two did with Hermione and I?" I snapped stepping forward.

"Basically yes." Daphne shrugged again and I gave her a murderous look.

"We wouldn't sink to your level." Hermione replied coolly and I saw fear flash across Weasley's face again. I frowned when Hermione turned her back on Ron and came over to hug me, a slightly hurt expression on her face and in all honesty. I couldn't blame her. She told him about us even when he didn't deserve to know. She kept forgiving him when he didn't deserve it. I guess though as I hugged Hermione close. That's just who Hermione is, a kind, caring, sensitive girl who I would do anything for. I kissed her hair before narrowing my eyes at Weasley and Daphne once more.

A/N There you go, I'm still not 100% but here is a longer chapter for you. Now I'm afraid to say this is the third to last chapter, next one will be preparation for the ball; and the final one will be the ball (there will be a sequel though) SO! who's point of view did you want for the final chapter. Hermione's, Draco's, both or general? Leave what you want in a review and I hope this chapter was better than the last.