A/N Here it is! The final chapter of part 1! I've tried to make this quite long so here you go!
Draco's POV
I glanced behind me at Harry and Blaise as I led Hermione into the hall, the pair gave me a reassuring nod before leading their dates away to dance. "Let's get a drink Draco." Hermione suggested and I nodded my agreement and followed her.
"You really do look amazing." I told Hermione, admiring her very Slytherin dress. She smiled at me before handing me a butterbeer.
"You're not bad yourself." She teased and I chuckled before planting a soft kiss on her jawline. Hermione giggled before taking a sip of her butterbeer. I watched with an amused smile as she swayed on the spot. I grinned and took her butterbeer and placed hers and my own on a table where Daphne was sat. "Still no sign of Weasley?" I asked and she nodded with a frown.
"Well if he doesn't show up soon you can have a dance with Draco." Hermione informed her much to my surprise. Daphne gave her a small smile before I took Hermione's hand and led her away.
We took to the dance floor as a new slow dance began and I placed my hands on Hermione's waist and she wrapped her arms around my neck and began to dance. Hermione cuddled clsoe to me and I twisted awkwardly so I could kiss her neck and I heard a content sigh pass her lips. As the song came to an end I pulled away from Hermione grudgingly and we headed to Daphne's table, I frowned when I saw Weasley still hadn't appeared. "Have a few dances with her, I look for Ron." She whispered and I nodded before taking Daphne's hand and leading her away. I hesitantly placed my hands on her waist and began to dance with her, feeling extremely out of place. "Don't worry Draco, I won't try anything. I'm not proud of what I had done." Daphne murmured to me and I gave her a weak smile.
This went on for a good half hour when Hermione finally reappeared looking very pale. "Something's wrong with Hermione." Daphne mumbled, pulling away from me and going over, me very close behind her.
"What's the matter 'Mione?" I asked.
"George." She whimpered. "He's in St Mungo's."
"What! Why?" I asked in surprise.
"He tried to commit. Molly found him."
"Is Ron okay? Where is he?" Daphne asked.
"Gryffindor common room, password is snowflake." Hermione replied, Daphne nodded and hurried away. I then turned back to Hermione.
"Are you okay sweetheart?" I whispered and she nodded slowly, clearly shocked.
"I need to tell Ginny." She said looking around frantically.
"No! No don't, not yet." I said firmly.
"She needs to know! It's her brother!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Yes, but shouldn't you wait until later. Give her time to enjoy the night whilst she can?" I said gently and Hermione shook her head. I bit my lip knowing there was no reasoning with her. "Fine, tell her. I'll go speak to Harry." I said and Hermione nodded before we parted. I found Harry buying two butterbeers and chatting away with Dean Thomas. I didn't say anything and just took Harry's wrist before dragging his away. "Hey, Malfoy!" He cried but I ignored him and led him to the main hall where it was empty. I then turned to look at him with a very serious expression and Harry narrowed his eyes. "What's happened?" He asked.
"George."
"What about him?"
"He's in St Mungo's. He tried to commit." I said slowly and Harry froze.
"W-what?" He stammered. I just stared at him and Harry began pacing. "How do you know? What should I do?" He asked.
"Ron hasn't shown up for the ball so Hermione went looking for him and when she came back she told us, Daphne has gone to see to Ron." I explained. Harry ran his fingers through his hair.
"How could he do that? Why would he do that?" Harry asked in a low voice.
"He'll be missing Fred." I replied wisely and Harry sighed.
"Where's Hermione?" Harry asked eventually.
"Speaking to Ginny." I told him and Harry nodded.
"Let's go back in and see them both." Harry suggested and I nodded silently before following him back into the Great Hall. I scanned the crowd and eventually caught sight of Ginny and Hermione. Harry and I hurried over and Ginny threw herself into Harry's arms sobbing. I looked at Hermione and gestured for her to leave them be which she agreed to and we walked off together.
As the night went on Ginny seemed to make herself have fun, she laughed smiled and danced but Hermione and I could tell she was fighting back tears. When the final song played, I looked over at Harry who gave me the thumbs up and led Ginny to the dance floor. I took Hermione's hand and led her to the centre of the dance floor and I soon found myself with Harry and Ginny, Neville and Luna, Blaise and Pansy and to the relief of Hermione Daphne and Ron- who looked like Ginny, like he was about to burst into tears. I made every minute of this final dance count and as it began to end I spun Hermione around under my arms before letting go and dropping to one knee in one swift moment. There was a surprised gasp as everyone stopped dancing and looked at what was happening. I took a deep breath and looked over at Blaise, Harry, Pansy and Ginny who were giving me an encouraging look. I closed my eyes and slipped the velvet box containing Hermione's ring out of my pocket and I saw Hermione's eyes widen. "Hermione." I began, "I love you so much and even though we have only been dating for a few months I have loved every minute and it has broken my heart to be away from you. There is something about being with you. I get exactly explain what but it's important." I paused and looked up into Hermione's wide brown eyes and saw she was shocked. Maybe this was a bad idea. I looked up at Blaise and Harry again for comfort but they were watching me intently. I bit my lip and turned back to Hermione. "Hermione Jean Granger. Will you marry me?" I finally got out. Hermione's eyes widened even more and she bit her lip.
Hermione's POV
"Hermione Jean Granger. Will you marry me?"
My head was spinning and I bit down on my lip hard, my eyes wide, I was terrified and was weighing up the pros and cons. I loved him. He cheated on me. He was under the influence of a love potion. He did so much to win you back. He's been nice to Ron even though I know deep down he wants to say something. He made an effort to befriend Harry, Ginny, Neville, all my friends. I looked up in his beautiful grey eyes. Most importantly though, I could see a forever with him. "I will Draco." I whispered. Draco grinned and jumped to his feet before flinging his arms around me. There was lots of cheering all around and Harry, Ginny, Blaise and Pansy all hurried forward and hugged us. Then Theodore, Neville and Luna came to congraulate us. One by one pupils who I'd never spoke to were cheering and congratulating Draco and I. When people began to disperse because after Draco's proposal the DJ had bellowed how he was going to play another slow song for us all and then a few party songs for fun. This proposal had led to a longer ball. I turned to Draco who was gazing at me before I held out my hand for the engagement ring. Draco slipped it onto my finger and my eyes widened at the sight of it. It was beautiful. It looked to be solid gold which must have cost him a fortune and in the centre was a Sapphire which sparkled if you moved it into the light. "Oi, Malfoy." Harry said coming over to us and I turned to face Harry. "I want a dance with your fiancee." He said and I giggled. Draco pouted a little but let Harry take my hand and lead me away leaving me to dance with Ginny. I looked up at my long term best friend as we slow danced together and he was looking at me protectively. "Promise me 'Mione. If he ever upsets you, or harms you or anything you come and tell me and Ginny straight away." Harry said firmly.
"I promise." I said with a giggle. Harry smiled at me before twirling and dipping me as the song ended. I pulled away from Harry with a giggle. The two of us went back to Draco and Ginny and by the look on Draco's face I had a feeling he'd received a warning also. I reached up on my tiptoes and kissed him on the lips before dragging him away to get another drink.
We were stood together sipping our butterbeer's when Ron and Daphne approached us and I tensed up nervously. "We wanted to say congratulations." Daphne said, her fingers entwined in Ron's. I smiled at them both and said a quick thank you. Ron I noticed had a slight scowl on his face. "If you harm her Malfoy. At all, you will regret it." Ron growls and I smile weakly.
"Don't worry Weasley. I'm not you." Draco replied harshly. Ron scowled before turning and stalking off. I perked up when I heard my favourite muggle party song start and the DJ talking. "This is for all you who like dancing!" And the cha cha slide started. I squealed and took Draco's hand before leading him to the dance floor. He gave me a confused look and I began dancing. Draco watched and steadily began picking it up and soon Ginny - always one for dancing- came and joined us with Harry and Neville who had both heard and danced to this song before and soon enough over half of the school were dancing the cha cha slide.
When the song ended Professor McGonagall was stood on the stage and used sonorus. "Students this ball has gone on much longer than we expected due to some surprises." She gave Draco and I a pointed look and I smiled sheepishly. "Time for bed, all of you." Draco held his hand out to me and I took it with a smile before spinning and dipping me before giving me a soft kiss. I giggled as he pulled me back up so I was standing and taking my hand again we left together. As we entered the Great Hall it was busy with pupils bustling about heading towards their common rooms and I just caught sight of Harry, Ron, Ginny, Luna and Neville all stood to one side and Draco and I fought our way to them. "We'll wait until it's quietened down until we start up to the common room." Harry informed me and nodded before resting back in Draco's arms.
"I'm not coming to the common room." Ginny said quietly.
"Yeah, same." Ron sighed softly. "We're going to see McGonagall and see if we can see George." Ron explained.
"Would you like us to come?" I offered, pointing between Harry and I.
"No, no. You stay here. We'll keep you updated." Ginny replied and I frowned but didn't say anymore. The crowd had cleared so Harry turned to me. "Let's get back to the common room you two." He said to Neville and I and I nodded. Harry turned and kissed Ginny softly and I turned to head up the stairs but was stopped by Draco who pressed his lips against my greedily. I returned the kiss without second thoughts and pouted a little when he pulled away. "Night princess, I love you." He purred as he began to walk away.
"Love you too." I replied with a smile. Draco smiled once more before heading down to the dungeons.
"We better get going Ron." Ginny said taking her older brothers arm and leading him away.
"Let's go." Harry said to me once Ginny and Ron had disappeared. I nodded once and Harry, Neville and I set off back to the common room.
A/N So please leave a review and remember you can follow me on twitter XMizzTuraX I may have a two week gap or so between this chapter and the next because of college and such. I hope you like it!